MK1 Golf - Project

[Drysponge]

Hi All

I have been on this forum before with another MK1 but unfortunately I had to stop the project as there was just too much rust to make it worthwhile.

This time I hope to have some success. Fingers crossed.

Plans are for a weekend fun car, stripped out interior no rush on completion. Enjoy the project and learn new skills.

There is rust around the corner scuttle panels and around the return lip on the rear QTR windows. This was exposed once I took the windows out.

Unfortunately, a previous owner had fitted an aftermarket sunroof, I think this had leaked in the past and caused water to run down the a-pillars and rusted the scuttles

Floors are perfect and most of the car is fairly straight.

I hope to keep this post up to date and share the project and ask you guys questions along way.

Cheers

Martin

[velly_16v_cab]

mate, you are missing a pedal lol


Well done tho, I can't wait to see it in the flesh

[Drysponge]

mate, you are missing a pedal lol


Well done tho, I can't wait to see it in the flesh

Gareth,

Yep I know, I'll be after another pedal soon!

[BonsaiTiger]

Drysponge that interior is ace. Dash looks great. Seems a shame to get rid, I bought mine stripped out with some polo 9n gubbins (dash and seats), I wish I had an interior like that (bar the grey seats maybe haha) Good luck with the project buddy!

Velly, did you see the Rugby the other day? Pretty close but I think you probably deserved the win in the end!

[Drysponge]

BonsaiTiger
The dash is in bad condition under the mat. Seats aren’t great either under the covers. I quite fancy the idea of a stripped out interior, just dash and door cars no rear seats, new paint on the interior.

[velly_16v_cab]

Velly, did you see the Rugby the other day? Pretty close but I think you probably deserved the win in the end!

yes i got up to watch it!
internet froze at 78 mins, then jumped to the 80min min just as halfpenny/Davis/North were trying to stop that final try! epic!!!
but awesome game...i was sweating all the way!

[GeorgeMK1]

Hey dude cool sunroof. Hows the condition of it, i want one too but im scared it will leak. Noticed any of that in yours? Love the pop up ones, so simple !

[GRN_VAGN]

Love the yellow striping !!

[Jarred]

love the retro stripes..

this thing is super cool already, good luck with it!

[velly_16v_cab]

Love the yellow striping !!

me too, looks awesome!

[BonsaiTiger]

BonsaiTiger
The dash is in bad condition under the mat. Seats aren’t great either under the covers. I quite fancy the idea of a stripped out interior, just dash and door cars no rear seats, new paint on the interior.

Ah fair enough matey. Yeah that does sound mint. Just bare painted metal? I'm thinking of doing a new carpet for mine, can't decide whether to keep the halfcage that's in it or get rid - I dont plan on taking it round any laps ant any point, but its a bit different I suppose...plus its welded in haha.

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yes i got up to watch it!
internet froze at 78 mins, then jumped to the 80min min just as halfpenny/Davis/North were trying to stop that final try! epic!!!
but awesome game...i was sweating all the way!

And me mate! I couldnt sleep for an hour after, my heart was pounding. I was ****ed in work the next day. Would have been worth it if we'd won but oh well, what a game.

[Petska84]

keep the stripes man...............looks tuff.

[Preen59]

Way cool, mate! Don't be in too much of a rush to ditch all the interior. It really doesn't make that much of a difference and it's really nice to have a weekender with 4 seats and carpet, I think.

Good luck with the project.

Do not, what ever you do lose the retro stripe! That's awesome.

[Drysponge]

Hey dude cool sunroof. Hows the condition of it, i want one too but im scared it will leak. Noticed any of that in yours? Love the pop up ones, so simple !

don't do it! it will leak! I'm looking to weld mine back up or at least seal it properly.

Love the yellow striping !!

Thanks!

love the retro stripes..
Thanks!
this thing is super cool already, good luck with it!

Thanks! I'll need some luck..

me too, looks awesome!

Cheers Velly, Do you want them for your MK2?

Way cool, mate! Don't be in too much of a rush to ditch all the interior. It really doesn't make that much of a difference and it's really nice to have a weekender with 4 seats and carpet, I think.
Still kept the interior incase I want to switch back. I think I just like the idea of a stripped ot raw feel to it. If it ever gets on the road
Good luck with the project.
Thanks!
Do not, what ever you do lose the retro stripe! That's awesome.

These strips are getting some good feedback!

[GRN_VAGN]

These strips are getting some good feedback!

You dont see em often thats why