By stevegolf
11-19-09
A small update:
I had to take off the front part of the rotisserie in order to access the front frame members, and do some surgery...
The car had some front end damaged at one point, but was poorly repaired... new sheetmetal in ! (doesn't look like much, but there is 7 different plates, all off them fitted & bent, then tacked, and finish welded, just around the bumper bolts are...)
I know I am missing a few crumple zone "ribs" , but it looks good IMO, and both sides will be the same, missing 2 ribs each...
Next finish the other side...
My front apron is REALLY bad; the sheetmetal is solid, but it has more waves than a bad perm...
Debating if I should buy an aftermaket rabbit apron, and try to fit it, or just leave it as is, because the Kamei spoiler, will hide this ... ?
My plan, is to have less rust, and a better car, here in the north-eastern world, than any California or Arizona car EVER!!! You can see well on the outside, but I saw my MK1 on EVERY crevace, nook ,cranny, and under ALL seam sealer!
I also know its not original, so my cutting & welding, makes this a "noble" cause
PS: MTL-Marc: A build project is for the "weak" Ah hAAA!!! you found yourself a fighter that wants to debate this!
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1-12-2021
A small update:
I had to take off the front part of the rotisserie in order to access the front frame members, and do some surgery...
The car had some front end damaged at one point, but was poorly repaired... new sheetmetal in ! (doesn't look like much, but there is 7 different plates, all off them fitted & bent, then tacked, and finish welded, just around the bumper bolts are...)
I know I am missing a few crumple zone "ribs" , but it looks good IMO, and both sides will be the same, missing 2 ribs each...
Next finish the other side...
My front apron is REALLY bad; the sheetmetal is solid, but it has more waves than a bad perm...
Debating if I should buy an aftermaket rabbit apron, and try to fit it, or just leave it as is, because the Kamei spoiler, will hide this ... ?
My plan, is to have less rust, and a better car, here in the north-eastern world, than any California or Arizona car EVER!!! You can see well on the outside, but I saw my MK1 on EVERY crevace, nook ,cranny, and under ALL seam sealer!
I also know its not original, so my cutting & welding, makes this a "noble" cause
PS: MTL-Marc: A build project is for the "weak" Ah hAAA!!! you found yourself a fighter that wants to debate this!
11-24-09
Woohoo !!!! Today was kind of special:
I actually installed parts !!!
Welding almost finished; Only the adapters for the Carrera seats need be fabricated.
3M Undercoating & seam sealer finished, all new welding ground and primed. Gas tank sanblasted, primed, painted, and installed. Axle and new OEM bushings intalled
Rear spindles getting worked on:
Calipers getting rebuilt, new discs, bearings, seals, pads etc...
Rolling chassis on its way
Read the Full Article:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4217668-Mk1-getting-some-glitter-back
Beautiful car!
Posted by MPower on 11/25/20 @ 10:38:10 PM