mclellanmac
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Hi there, I'm new to this, so please bear with me! Iv just got a 1.1 MK1 golf to replace my 924 Porsche as I lost it a bit and put it into some fence postes, the insurence company wernt happy so 1.1 Golf it is then! I got the car locally off the bay, it had been off the road since 2004, but the lad I got it off had done some work to get it on the road, new fuel lift pump, fuel lines, brake flexi pipes, front tires. The car is 100% solid never been welded, you know the story! To get through an MOT it needed rear brakes re buiding, cylinders and shoes, new windscreen washer pipes, indicator bulbs, and a louder horn? I KNOW! So I got a test and had some fun with a rattle can, see pic ![]() <a href="http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff203/mclellan-mac/?action=view¤t=CIMG2435.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff203/mclellan-mac/CIMG2435.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/img] |
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Mercedes 190e, Lovely
MK4 Golf GTi 20v Turbo, Dull, but always works!
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mclellanmac
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Mercedes 190e, Lovely
MK4 Golf GTi 20v Turbo, Dull, but always works!
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mclellanmac
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Wooo managed it, i had no dosh so the satin bonnet seemed the way to go! Then i started on the rear,  Me and Chappers made the exhaust up, the back box was in the garage, it was off a mini, i removed the badges, rear wiper and washer and smother em off. There was a rust hole just under the rear window that i fixed too! Then i took off the bumper, and did the tailgate to match the bonnet! I love these free mods, well stuff from the garage mods!  |
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Mercedes 190e, Lovely
MK4 Golf GTi 20v Turbo, Dull, but always works!
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mclellanmac
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With that done, i took the front bumper off to match, i took the indicators out of the bumper and cable tied em behind the grill lol, the 50 havnt stopped me yet so I'm guessing it alrite!? But I'm sure youll agree its still sat a bit high........  So it was time to spend some real money,  out with the old, in with the new! Got the boys round, 2 hours, 8 or so beers, and a packet of jaffet cakes later.....  Now isnt that better!? Then at weekend i gave it a wash and got the polishing mop out, sorri i know there loads of photos but i think it looks the nuts!     And i gave the inside a scrub up and stole the seat cover from a Turkish Taxi  |
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Mercedes 190e, Lovely
MK4 Golf GTi 20v Turbo, Dull, but always works!
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Looks like a very solid Golf, don't know about the satin hatch though.
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Current:
1983 Volkswagen 1200 Mexico
2021 Kia Niro Hybrid
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Former:
1989 Volkswagen Jetta
1990 Volkswagen Golf Madison
1996 Volkswagen Golf Wagon Happy Hour
2006 Fiat Panda 100HP
2006 Toyota Avensis Wagon
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stealthstylz
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Club RR Member Number: 174
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I reckon it needs a satin roof to go with the hatch and bonnet, looks cool otherwise though.
Matt
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Was this for sale in Blackpool or somewhere near there? I think I had this one in my watch list. Looks tidy
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1967 Morris Traveller 1971 Series IIA Land Rover 1991 Golf GL 4+e 1992 Corrado G60 1986 E28 BMW 528i |
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mclellanmac
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Yes mate, it was on Mains Lane near the River Wyre! It Now lives in sunny Fleetwood, Its solid but i took a few hours with the polishing Mop nd the mould remover on the plastics to get it looking like that!
I think I'm gonna Re paint the whole car in the burgandy, But whels are the next thing, and maybe a bit more Poke!?
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Mercedes 190e, Lovely
MK4 Golf GTi 20v Turbo, Dull, but always works!
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Lex
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Nice one  I wanted to know what my seats looked like with a beaded seat cover so thanks for posting that last picture |
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i really like that, i like how the arches match the bonnet and hatch, and marron is a cool colour too. very purposful looking.
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mclellanmac
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Cheers guys,
I wnt to change the interior, i want a MK1 interior!
I'm thinking about winding the suspension up a bit, i have a feeling I'm sat on the bump stops, bit on the bone shaking side!
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Mercedes 190e, Lovely
MK4 Golf GTi 20v Turbo, Dull, but always works!
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mclellanmac
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After Driving it for a week or so it has become apparent that it is infact sat on the bump stops, giving me a very bumpy old ride, so i appear to have 2 choices, 1) Rise the suspension a bit(WHAT???) 2) Cut down, or remove the bump stops? ohhh yes! But in the mean time i saved this from the wreckage of my Porsche  |
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Mercedes 190e, Lovely
MK4 Golf GTi 20v Turbo, Dull, but always works!
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dubscum
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i love old vw's i had the same "windows at 120 mph" on my glove box
old golfs on coils FTW
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whip it, into shape ........ go forward
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mclellanmac
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Bit of an issue today, turns out that the front tyres hace ceen rubbing on the front coils, making 3 loverly groves on the back of the shiney ney tyres, curse word! So some spacers were needed FAST, so the cheepo Motor factor 5mm spacers it was, but then the bolts wernt long enough, and it being 3pm, on saturday all the brakers were closed, but the local ford Spares place was open, luckerly the bolts on MK4 escorts with alloys are just the right length, but this being a Performance Ford Place, and the owner being a Total tool he took £1 per Bolf off me!!!!!!! The last time i got wheel nuts from my local breaker i got about 20 different ones to try for FREE! There is something about RS Turbo owners/Tuners i don't like! But thats just me!
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Mercedes 190e, Lovely
MK4 Golf GTi 20v Turbo, Dull, but always works!
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Ah, the good ole Porshe glovebox catch conversion, if your Porsche was one with the alloy front suspension wishbones too, they could aslo find their way onto you Golf1, along with the 924 4 bolt wheels........
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Mike
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Aug 10, 2008 10:46:17 GMT
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Bit of an issue today, turns out that the front tyres hace ceen rubbing on the front coils, making 3 loverly groves on the back of the shiney ney tyres, jolly pain in the backside! Was your camber correct after you fitted the coilovers? I only ask because i'm going to fit coilovers to my Mk1 and I don't want to have to mess about with spacers really... |
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Aug 12, 2008 22:13:52 GMT
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It depends on the offset of your wheels really. You've got to be careful with setting the camber, my rocco just gets away without rubbing, I just set the camber by eye
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mclellanmac
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Sept 26, 2008 18:55:29 GMT
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Just a Quick update!! Not a lot been doin but iv taken some Photos and sone a few Bits and Bobs so here they are!!! First up Just a Quick old and new comparason I took In a Wilkos CarPark!!  I know which id rather have! But id take the running gear and interior out of the MK4! Iv added a CL front Spoiler too, i don't really like the GTI Spoiler, and this was only 7 quid brand new including P & P!!   And the MoonEyes Gear Knob i picked up at the North West VW Show at Tatton Park!  Iv also put in a JVC Tape Player with a 12 Disc changer, I canbt praise this enough, even with my bone shaking ride it never skips, Its fantastic! Also check out my R R Key Ring from the gathering  And Finally I Added some Go Faster stripes, these have since changed, It also turns out i cant pinstripe! lol  Let me know what you think guys!!! I'm off to get some wheels this weekend, so i shall update again soon! Then it on to the engine, something fuel injected, with some Turbo flavoured action, then the bodywork!! |
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Mercedes 190e, Lovely
MK4 Golf GTi 20v Turbo, Dull, but always works!
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Sept 27, 2008 9:11:45 GMT
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Aha ! you have the same coils as me, and the same issue...... woops...  |
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