VW MK1 Restoration Blog – Primer!

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!”

MK1 VW Restoration Blog – The Second Pass.

Continuing from where I left off the last time I worked on the car I needed to finish up some some smaller details that although small in nature still need to get done.  ‘Small things’ signify a great leap forward though, a departure from the large tasks and the eventual ‘next step’ looms ever closer.  When i started thisContinue reading “MK1 VW Restoration Blog – The Second Pass.”

DIY Car Modification: The Engine

So far, I’ve mostly used an electric angle grinder and a Dremel tool. A good angle grinder is essential for anyone who likes DIY projects, so make sure to choose one that feels comfortable to hold. The Dremel is great for cleaning and refining parts of the engine and other items with small details. IContinue reading “DIY Car Modification: The Engine”