Wait... what might that be in my driveway?? - Project Time

[static1800]

Interior is pretty neat on it, seats are all in one piece dash has had it like usual but i have a replacement.



Only visible rust issue, but can and will be fixed



My Mk2 looks on at the shenanigan's from accross the road.



Tucked away safely for the moment.



PROJECT TIME!!!

[Valver.]

Top stuff - very rare colour!!!

[Golf Loon]

Nice work man. I have seen that car and the shell is very straight.

Weld over the bumper holes and opt out of the chrome vs plastic debate

[static1800]

Nice work man. I have seen that car and the shell is very straight.

Weld over the bumper holes and opt out of the chrome vs plastic debate

No need, chrome all the way

oh and Valver, I am keeping it that colour, I quite like it.

[99gti]

Very nice! If only I had a garage where I could have a project car too.

[greasykitchen]

Very nice.

[ontarv]

looks nice and straight
I think mine was that colour when new
f blue or something ?
whats the plane ???
or still in think mode

[GoLfMan]

*high five i liikkee*
awesome mate mk2 looks meeeeeaaaannn thats a good stance

[static1800]

The car currently has a 1.8 in it on carby with extractors and apparently has some headwork and a cam(this i need to check on) It all runs well just had it fired up, shame its out of rego i wanna take it for a spin so badly...

Now... the plan...

First thing i want to hit is the body, im going to go bare metal respray with it so i can hit all rust i can see and what may be hiding beneath. Going to stick with the same colour it currently is. Car only has a few dings and bumps but overall is very straight.

Also body wise i want to take the side strips off and fill in the holes, if anyone has seen the orange mk1 in the December PVW like that except with door handles Debadging the boot and may take out the boot release while im at it. It is a late 76 car so will retain the chrome bumpers which arnt on the car atm, the chrome is all flaking off them but they are pretty much straight. I just want a nice clean look to the car nothing over the top but with a few hits of chrome from the bumpers, chrome flag mirrors and the chrome strip around the grill.

Koni's are currently fitted all round but we may find a set of coilovers on it at some stage soon. Wheels... hmm I would love a set of ATS classics on it in 15's or I am thinking polished P-slots. The other thing I am considering upon further inspection is a mate of mine has a set of bathurst globes in 4x100. I think they would suit the car pretty damn well, never seen a mk1 with them on before either.

The very uncertain thing is engine, I have this voice in my head saying stick with a nice simple 8v but i also have a KR engine in my posession which was destined for my GTI. My favourite idea tbh is slotting a 2L mk3 engine in the car not 100% sure on what sort of job it is but, having a nice reliable engine in the shell of a classic chrome wearing mk1 would be sweet imo.

Sorry for the wall of text, very excited!!

[TassieGTi]

Nice find and a great colour Always good to see someone keen on a Mk1 project . From what you have said, you've got a pretty dam good plan for it to Good luck with it!

[gpk_gti]

congrats!! and I love the colour!! suits the era!

[Jarred]

Yea I saw one that colour at the wreckers the other day actually, And i really like it too, quite a rare colour,. I like your plan for it's look, and I'm glad you'll be able to give this one the full treatment!

[Valver.]

Sounds like some great plans Stick to your guns and work at it and you'll achieve just what you want

[Water Boy]

Very nice very very vice... I like how its looks atm Slam it and drive as is It sure will look hot with your future plans

BTW do u have a history of the car and if u dont mind me asking was it a garage find or advertised

Rock on and im sure all will be egging to see the next updates

[william]

nice nice its a neat mk1 i drove it out my driveway when bow did some work on my car it also has my ibiza wipers as i have aeros now or had not pictured i love the colour two