Mission for the MK1

[Dubstein]

I am currently in the process of making new door cards at the moment! Just have to cut out the shape and holes and go buy some wadding, new clips and black vinyl. If they turn out alright ill probably be willing to make some for you guys!




Dont have much money at the moment for car stuff so DIY is the go! I got a little carried away with the bumpers bolts haha..
Painted the rear side of the bumper, blacked the mounts and polished up the bar, which came out super shiny! Also still have to do the end caps and center strip black.

[Water Boy]

Why do people remove Mk1 rain trays?

[Dubstein]

Yeah i know, i was a little disappointed when i saw it had been cut out., badly too there are holes that going into the cabin > Going to weld some sort of plate back in however, maybe only 2 inches tall. Thoughts?

[Mk1@4Motion]

I was thinking about doing the same. Cut the tray out and then weld in a 2-2.5 inch high straight plate to make it look neater.


Only The Good Die Young 45

[eltonking]

Why do people remove Mk1 rain trays?

because they look balls.

mk1 bays look tits without rain trays dude.

and also the weber carbys hit it bolted up to a TS passat mani, even with a small air filter

[Dubstein]

I was thinking about doing the same. Cut the tray out and then weld in a 2-2.5 inch high straight plate to make it look neater.

Post some pictures if you end up doing it!

Finally got a job so money can now be spent on the Golf! Door cards are cut out, wadding is glued on as well as black vinyl. Currently just letting the adhesive set overnight. I will be cutting holes outs and gluing the other side tomorrow, hopefully it all goes well.. first time doing upholstery/woodwork stuff haha. My seats cleaned up extremely well with a hard brush and half a bottle of JIF. Very happy at how they turned out, except i still have a 10c piece size hole right in the middle of the seat (You can sorta see if in the picture, top right). Anyone know of a quick fix/easy fix if possible?

[sports racer]

Find a girlfriend to sit there.

[Dubstein]

Find a girlfriend to sit there.

****. I have one, 8000kms away hahah any other options?

[sports racer]

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[Dubstein]

Hahahahah you dikhead.

Cards came out amazing i must say, going to buy chrome handles and new coverings and paint the arm rest thing a nicer black Also need to buy alot of new clips. Haven't had any luck finding anything might have to order off the net?



Also rear bumper all painted up, polished and repaired.

[sports racer]

Wow and double wow on that bumper. That is perfect

Cheers

The Old Dikhead

[Dubstein]

Wow and double wow on that bumper. That is perfect

Cheers

The Old Dikhead

I will have 2 sets for sale in a few months if you're interested. Also, im tempted to make some door cards for anyone aswell, or at least show them how. Cheap to make but just takes some patience.

[Dubstein]

Decided i wanted chrome mounts for my mirrors so i filed them down and than worked my way up the grit ladder finished with a intense metal polish session. There are small imperfections but im very happy with the result non the less. Painted the actual mirror housing black too but i want to replace the glass before i put it all back together. Anyone know if its worth doing myself or just getting a shop to cut them to size? Also placed an order off Veedubmachine for some inner chrome door handles, stock gearknob, those plastic guides that are used on the bottom of the seats and a replacement ignition switch which should hopefully sort out my starting problem!

I am going to place an order with eurowagens later on and am wondering about window seals. I've seen many things about those chrome clip compatibility? Wondering if anyone can shed some light on the differences?



Im getting to love fiddly small detail things, never use to be a fan as i didn't have patience. (And yes even the screws got a sand and polish)

Random shot of her in the yard.

[eltonking]

dude thats insane! i'm chasing a set of mint bumpers, the ones i have are so-so. those look tits.
feel like restoring mine if i sent them up to you?



...but actually.

[Dubstein]

Did a mk3 wiper motor swap, very simple and so much faster now! Had to cut the factory bracket to fit it in, new one sits fine without it but just to be safe i will be making a custom one for it. Am also going to run the wires directly into the cabin as shown but with conduit and a rubber grommet obviously. Also unblocked and got the water squirter/motor pumping away like a champ.

Got a whole bunch of stuff to be painted black tomorrow to!