Ratty Mk1 Golf

[RatJack]

So, many MANY things have happened since the last update.

We picked up the rust bucket







And then I made the heartbreaking decision.

I decided to cut my losses with my beloved Golf. But not entirely...

The plan now evolved to have my defected Golf as our racecar and to put all of the good bits out of it into the rusty shell as 90% of the rust was surface. Queue the montage





Full dash swap







Seats swapped





Passenger guard had at one stage had rust cut out and duct tape put over top so that guard had to go and will be replaced shortly



Swapped the grille and a headlight



Found a leaking rear Welch plug



And made a silly exhaust tip



Once the leaks are fixed and the guard is replaced I shall be mobile once more

[RatJack]

So, the only thing stopping me from being on the road is some $2 Welch plugs. I bought 35mm plugs hoping they were right but they're 36mm. Dang. To get to them we have to drop the entire engine as there's just not enough room behind the engine. Double dang. I guess this is what you get when you park a car for 7 years without draining any fluids. Also found some loose bolts everywhere, including missing bolts on the driveshafts :/


On the other hand, I acquired a passenger guard from a great friend and fellow Team floG member and got mum to paint it up for me inspired by Sharpie art

[RatJack]

Long story short, swapped engines with my other Golf, drove it for three days, defected again.

That's the end of that chapter.

[heef]

such golfs.

many defects.


much rust.


wow.

[RatJack]

Heef pls not now

[bimmerspotter]

I love this. You should pick up some coilovers from fifteen52

[RatJack]

I love this. You should pick up some coilovers from fifteen52

Nah, once I get coilovers again I'll just be going JOM so not to break the bank, $400 delivered ain't bad

[Nick475]

i was wondering what happened to this thread. awesome update man!

[RatJack]

i was wondering what happened to this thread. awesome update man!

Cheers dude! The real update will be coming soon, I'll leave you with a taste

[neon017]

awesome keep posting can't wait untill next update
how many mk1's do you have there ? :O

[RatJack]

awesome keep posting can't wait untill next update
how many mk1's do you have there ? :O

Only a stripped shell at my house for the time being, which should hopefully be sold soon. The one with the green guard is currently at my friends house awaiting stripping for racing

[RatJack]

Okay, long story short, was working halfway across the state and as I drove into the town I was staying in I spotted a Mk1 on jack stands in someone's yard. Had a chat to the owner, money and paperwork exchanged hands, and I am the proud second owner of this little beauty. After a nail biting 2½ hour drive home (he sat in a shed since 2003 so I wasn't sure if he'd make it, to my surprise he drove like a dream and has ever since) I gave him a wash and wax and the paint came up a treat. Unfortunately for all, this one is staying stock until I can afford another daily driver as I really don't want to get this one defected as well.

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!

Congratulations RatJack!

[RatJack]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!

Congratulations RatJack!

Cheers dude! Stock sucks but eh

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Cheers dude! Stock sucks but eh

How stock this one is unimportant to me, this MK1 is truly something to celebrate (it looks a lot cleaner then the ones of the past) and I'm sure with a good service it'll continue transport you to work, allowing you to gain money thus allowing you time to fix up the racecar

Keep us updated as it's coming along, aye?