It’s hard to let go and move on to the next stage. You question if you are really ready and done all the task to be done before moving on. Is the quality of work sufficient? Have I missed any detail. Should I redo something. Change something. Stare at the project, gazing deep into atContinue reading “VW MK1 Restoration Blog – Primer!”
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MK1 VW Restoration Blog – Epic Arch Repair.
I found a MK1 that was going to be scrapped and managed to cut out some body panels. My car needed new rear quarter panels on both the passenger and driver sides due to rust and an old repair. I used my angle grinder to remove both the outer and inner fender from the donorContinue reading “MK1 VW Restoration Blog – Epic Arch Repair.”
VW MK1 – 8v Engine Update.
I’ve been piecing this engine together since I started this build and slowly it’s coming together a little bit at a time. I got the headers wrapped and mounted as well as fit the polished oil cap. Mounted the oil filter flange, water pump and coolant flanges. I’ll have to make up a block offContinue reading “VW MK1 – 8v Engine Update.”
MK1 VW Restoration – At it again.
I’ve been somewhat absent from this build over the past weeks as i have had to keep my priorities straight. Though the desire to work on it has been there without a doubt. Time eventually allowed me to get a good couple days in before I had to leave it for at least the nextContinue reading “MK1 VW Restoration – At it again.”
MK1 VW – Fixing It All And Doing It Right.
The more I work on the car the more i find my self wanting to fix areas that previously i may have given a pass since it may not have been seen, like in this case behind the grill. The light surround was a little mangled yet the grill and lights still fit, i couldContinue reading “MK1 VW – Fixing It All And Doing It Right.”
VW MK1 Restoration – Car Dolly and More.
When your doing a restoration like this you will eventually come to a point where you will want to take all the suspension and wheels off the car. Not a big problem if you have space to leave the car on jacks and still work on all side. Unfortunately I have limited space and needContinue reading “VW MK1 Restoration – Car Dolly and More.”
DIY Car Modification: Some pieces you can’t buy.
A lot of pieces for the body are still availability as aftermarket replacement panels. Some things however either need to be cut out of a donor car or you need to fabricate them yourself. I felt like giving it a shot at fabricating the pieces myself but didn’t really know we’re to start. I watchedContinue reading “DIY Car Modification: Some pieces you can’t buy.”
DIY Car Modification: Welding… And then some more welding.
Some time you have to just dive right into to the deep end, and this has been the case since I started to get into some metalwork and welding. Having never welded before I was eager to start but hesitant because I didn’t really know what to expect. I figured I’d start with some patchContinue reading “DIY Car Modification: Welding… And then some more welding.”
DIY Car Modification: Polishing Aluminum Handles
I’ve done a lot to the car recently; I removed the doors and trunk lid, cleared out the engine bay, and started modifying the roll cage for two passengers. I was surprised by how clean the engine bay looked after a degrease and pressure wash, which got me excited for future work. I plan toContinue reading “DIY Car Modification: Polishing Aluminum Handles”
A Fine Tooth Comb.
I got to go through the car really thoroughly this past weekend. I found a few surprises and also gained a little confidence in the project at the same time. I started to strip the car down, dismantling things like window trim, lighting and general bits and pieces throughout the interior and exterior of theContinue reading “A Fine Tooth Comb.”
Robot Rabbit 