Type 19 on Type 5's

[Mr Scruff]

Hello my name is Allan and i'm a MK2aholic :icon_neutral:

Bit of background, i'm an Englishman abroad. This was my pride & joy that i sold to fund my move to Australia;

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/allan_mk2-1.jpg

It was a 1990 8v GTI with coilovers, BBS RM's and some engine mods >D

This is my current 'project'. I've had it for about a year now, this is how it looked when i bought it;
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/Photo630.jpg
Its a 1984 (Typ 19) GT UK import so its a very early model. Under the bonnet is a mighty 1600cc carb motor with a good old fashioned manual choke.
The body has a few dents and dings but is totally straight and has no major rust issues. The paint is a bit shabby in places but overall its very good for a 26 year old.
First order of business was to remove the nasty rubbery stuff left behind when the previous owner had removed the side trim;
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/DSCF0063.jpg
After a week of nights on the floor of the garage with some eucalyptus oil and a carefully wielded stanley blade (and some beer and music) it was removed;
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/DSCF0084.jpg
Next i repainted the arch spats, windscreen surround and wiper arms.
The thing that attracted me to this car in the first place was the colour. So with a bit of elbow grease and some polish i gave it a bit of a detail;
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/100_0008.jpg
the paint came up really well for a 26 year old car. Next I swapped the grille for a single light version;
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/100_0312.jpg
For some reason the passenger side door card was a different colour to the others, being grey in a brown interior it looked a bit shite. But as part of the deal I had a spare set of door cards. Problem was they were blue :rolleyes:
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/100_0146.jpg
So I retrimed them in 'houndstooth' tweed to match the retro brown interior;
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/100_0150.jpg
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/100_0158.jpg
I had some material left over so i went a bit crazy with a staple gun and did the parcel shelf;
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/100_0178.jpg
and gearshift boot;
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/100_0318.jpg
and to finish it off I bought a slightly dodgy wooden steering wheel on ebay for $10. Just got to fit it :p
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/100_0316.jpg

Mechanically it needed some bits fixing to get it through rego so I was using it as a daily for a few months until i took it to see a local specialist (Adam at VA Garage in Southport, if you live on the Gold Coast i'd highly recommend his services) who presented me with a list of defects that need fixing. Worst of all was the suspension, the dampers were gone, the top mounts were gone, and the bushes were shot. So it is now fully poly bushed and is running AP coilovers;
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/100_0402.jpg
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/100_0404.jpg
As ever when modifying cars problems crop up. I wanted to lower the car as far as i could but the part of the car i like the least, the wheels, had other ideas.
They are 16x7 Advanti Racing wheels with ET40 which means they won't clear the shocks if i lower it any further. So here is how it sits now;
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/100_0311.jpg
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/100_0310.jpg
Once i have replenished my savings a little a new set of wheels are in order. This is a quick photoshop of the look i am trying to achieve;
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/lownfatssr_edited-1.jpg
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/100_00062_edited-1.jpg

So thats where i'm at. Next up i'm thinking of re-trimming the door cards again and the headliner.
I use this as my daily so I can't really do too much to it at the moment but in the long run i'd love to put a 1.8 16v engine in it >D

[Justin Fox]

Awesome we need more old skool on here. Your old car looked so clean, must have been at least a little bit heartbreaking to let it go.

So nice to see someone give a bit of love to an old car though. Super inspiring, makes me want to get my hands dirty!

[Paolo]

good to see more MK2 love! interesting colour combination but it works!

[Frenchie]

Big Fan - sub

Agree with Justin love old school and we need more old school projects like this...Look forward to more now hurry up and fill up that piggy bank !

[Mr Scruff]

Awesome we need more old skool on here. Your old car looked so clean, must have been at least a little bit heartbreaking to let it go.

So nice to see someone give a bit of love to an old car though. Super inspiring, makes me want to get my hands dirty!

It was a bit hard, it was an awesome car. The bloke who bought it put a VR6 in it and then wrote it off a couple of months later.


good to see more MK2 love! interesting colour combination but it works!

It's a weird colour, some people see it as grey, some see it as brown.


Big Fan - sub

Agree with Justin love old school and we need more old school projects like this...Look forward to more now hurry up and fill up that piggy bank !

No school like the old school :cool: Any contributions to the piggy bank gratefully accepted.........>D

Cheers for your appreciation fella's.

[Byza]

Mate i knew i had seen this car before!!! and then you mentioned the Gold Coast and clicked... i live on the GC as well and seen your car quite few times... looks very nice mate.. look forward to seeing what else you do... should organise a lil GC GTG and some snaps one time... i have wanted to shoot a good old skool vw for ages..

[Mr Scruff]

Cool! I need some proper pics of my car, my efforts are amateurish at best. Where on the coast are you situated? I live in Palmy but work in Robina.

Next time you see me, give me a wave!! >D

[Dori*mon]

Mk2's are great! Very rarely see on one the streets. Love the checkered rear view mirror :)

[Mr Scruff]

Mk2's are great! Very rarely see on one the streets. Love the checkered rear view mirror :)

Yes they are!! They're aren't many in Australia, less than 500 apparently. :eek:I think my car is the second oldest!

As for the rear view mirror, it's amazing what you can do with some white paint and a sharpie :p

[Tinto]

I love a good mk2.
...and this is a good mk2!

The new front end is a thing of simple beauty.
Look forward to seeing more - nice work mate.

[benough]

Top Work Allan.

I just did the heater core on mine, dash out and all. After all my efforts all I will get is hot air in winter, what a let down, haha!

Maybe you could help me out. After putting the dash back in I have 2 orphaned wires.

http://media.share.ovi.com/m1/s/1982/2cbe5790e10d4ab2a20ef21788900b62.jpg

http://media.share.ovi.com/m1/s/1982/fb73ad78244f49deaa324bda032a0110.jpg

http://media.share.ovi.com/m1/s/1982/d3decacdf7814a1b9c84081133175ff2.jpg

[Tim]

those wires belong to the thingy thats not working anymore :D

[Mr Scruff]

I love a good mk2.
...and this is a good mk2!

The new front end is a thing of simple beauty.
Look forward to seeing more - nice work mate.

Cheers mate, much appreciated. Said it before but i'll say it again, just waiting 'till i get some new wheels and can drop the suspension a bit more. >D

Can't help with the wire from the glovebox but is the other one part of the fusebox? If everything is working then i wouldn't worry about them, can't tell you how many errant wires & connections are floating around in mine :lol:

Have you got a workshop manual? I've got a haynes manual on PDF i can email you.

[benough]

those wires belong to the thingy thats not working anymore :D

I hate you with all that I am.

[Mr Scruff]

A couple with a friends old Reiken Turbo wheels (15x6)
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/DSC_0002-4.jpg
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/DSC_0003-2.jpg
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/DSC_0004-4.jpg
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/DSC_0007-1.jpg

Bit too skinny for my taste.

[Frenchie]

I want this car so badddd - someone sell it to me, steal it for me, anything !!

Perfect

[Mr Scruff]

I want this car so badddd - someone sell it to me, steal it for me, anything !!

Perfect

Might, might be up for sale soon.......:(

Busy weekend ahead, gotta fix the handbrake handle (which means taking the passenger seat out), replace the clutch cable, replace speedo cable, change an engine mount and a gearbox mount.

Never done any of this stuff before, but it can't be that hard........

[Frenchie]

Damn ! it would be a shame for you - think about it.

Weekend indeed does look busy, goodluck with all - haha love your last line, just don't ask me for help :)

[vdubin]

Sweet ride Old skool is the bizz.

[G-rig]

Very clean Dub, love the color too.

[Mr Scruff]

Didn't do the mounts in the end. How hard can it be? Very.
Gonna take it to a pro this weekend.

In other news, i'm selling it $4000ono - see the classifieds for more details :(

[Mr Scruff]

So after spending the weekend fixing a few bits, tightening others and giving it a bit of a polish i've decide to keep the little bugger. Plus after looking around for a possible replacement, there aren't any other cars i'd want than a good ol' MK2 Golf.

I've got a head full of ideas and come tax return time an empty credit card. Dangerous combination :) Watch this space......

[stephen8512]

awesome! cant wait to see what u got planned!

[Mr Scruff]

Since i've decided to keep it a plan has been forming in my head,
New wheels are the priority so i can sort out the stance properly. This is how it sits atm;
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/100_0936.jpg
I have been teasing myself with photoshop. I really want to get some BBS RS's in either 16" and tuck them or in 15x7/8 with a bit of poke. What i'm hoping for (very rough p'shop skills);
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/blackbbs.jpg
Also gonna do some other little exterior touches and maybe some pin-striping.

Then i'm gonna redo the interior, what i'm aiming for;
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/2413743182_d42f8f9d61.jpg
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/2413735270_7b2212d2a8.jpg
And lastly i want to tidy up the engine bay.

Wish me luck......

[JacobMK3]

LOVE the checkered rear view mirror! my side mirrors will be like that soon! :)

[vdubin]

Whats with the checkered rear view mirror ? I've seen it on a fair few Dubs now ?
You have to get BBS RS's it will look Fn sweet, Good luck !

[Frenchie]

Yeah def liking where you are heading wiht your project.

Here is one of my Fav's

http://www.flickr.com/photos/48225374@N07/4768874667/

Full feature here

http://www.eurotuner.com/featuredvehicles/eurp_0710_1995_vw_gti_cr6/index.html

[Mr Scruff]

Whats with the checkered rear view mirror ? I've seen it on a fair few Dubs now ?
You have to get BBS RS's it will look Fn sweet, Good luck !

Cheers mate! I saw the check mirror on an American VW Jetta though it looked cool, so I gave it a go. I think its a nod to hot-rod culture.


Yeah def liking where you are heading wiht your project.

Here is one of my Fav's

http://www.flickr.com/photos/48225374@N07/4768874667/

Full feature here

http://www.eurotuner.com/featuredvehicles/eurp_0710_1995_vw_gti_cr6/index.html

That's an awesome MK3!! I would looove to put a VR6 in this car, one day...

But for now, I am gonna re-do the interior this weekend. Feeling the urge for some tartan & tweed :)

[Mr Scruff]

Just ordered some new wheels>D>D>D>D>D
I will post up some pics when they arrive......from Japan:p
They are 15x7 have a nice bit of dish and are very rare euro wheels and I believe they'll be totally unique in Australia::cool:

[GBJ-R32]

PICS come onnn dont leave us hanging

[Mr Scruff]

PICS come onnn dont leave us hanging

http://img307.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/9/1/5/1/uno70ti-img600x450-1266751287cbcwlb590.jpg

:p

[Mr Scruff]

As the wheels are gonna take a few weeks to arrive i got busy with some rattle cans;
Re-painted the bumpers. One of my pet hates is faded bumpers, i've tried all the usual bumper black products but they never last more than a few months. So i bit the bullet and bought some satin black paint and got busy with the masking tape. Sorry for the crappy pics, i have a very shit camera & basic skills.
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/100_0958.jpg
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/100_0961.jpg
Sorry, no after shots because the rest of the car is still dirty.

While i was in the painting mood I did the engine too. After some scrubbing with de-greaser and some cunning use of old sheets & newspaper, i got busy with some silver paint >D
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/100_0963.jpg
And after tidying some some wires & painting the hood catch to match (nice rhyme) it looks like this;
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/100_0966.jpg
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/100_0967.jpg

Next up the interior. Gonna redo the door cards & maybe the headliner. Also the seats need a good clean but that may have to wait until summer.

[Mr Scruff]

hmm
http://www.indycanvas.com/images/colors/136-WalnutBrownTweed4618-0000.jpg
>D>D

[IH8]

ATS Type 5's? Awesome choice. They suit MK2's perfectly.

[Mr Scruff]

ATS Type 5's? Awesome choice. They suit MK2's perfectly.

Bingo!!
Just gotta wait 8-12 weeks before they get here :(
So here's how the look on other cars;
http://i29.tinypic.com/vruatl.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3543/3482172392_af6378c8ef.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3429793393_ca0c4c114d_o.jpg
http://www.techography.net/gallery/albums/h2o8/h2o8_188.sized.jpg
8-)

[DubSteve]

The cream mk1 is awesome, also known as Audrey!

[Frenchie]

Sexy time mr scruff ! excellent choice of wheel

[Mr Scruff]

Driving to work this morning, it starts raining, i flick on the wipers, nothing! Bugger. Soon discovered that the water cleared the faster i went & the heavier i braked. I love old cars!!

In other news got seriously lucky with the wheels, they were packing a container when i changed my order so they are currently at sea 8-12 weeks is now 4-6 :)

[Mr Scruff]

The new wheels finally arrived today, so say hello to probably the only set of ATS Type 5's in Australia and definetly the only set to go on an Australian MK2 Golf >D

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_0980.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_0981.jpg

They are in much better condition than i was expecting. Some minor kerbing on 2 of them.
Gonna need some work, but nothing some paint & polish won't fix.
I couldn't help myself, so tried a sneaky test fit;
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_0982.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_0983.jpg
Arch gap :eek: good job there's loads left on the coilys
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_0984.jpg
And best of all, plenty of clearence behind :cool:
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_0986.jpg
Tomorrow, i'm going to get busy with some masking tape and gloss black paint :D Polish the polished bits & paint the grey bits.

unfortunatley tyres will have to wait a few weeks. My rego is due, the misses rego is due, its her birthday and the electric bill just arrived :rolleyes:

[Frenchie]

Legit !!! keep it up scruff man
Your MK2 project rocks !

[AP]

Looking the biz!

[10d]

Legit !!! keep it up scruff man
Your MK2 project rocks !

X2

[Mr Scruff]

Cheers for the support fella's much appreciated :D considering how slow this 'project' is moving.

Spent most of the weekend masking up the shinny bits and it made me realize how well made these wheels are. The detailing on them is spot on.
I almost gave up on them and got some cheap replica's because i could have had them sooner. Sooo glad i waited now, it's going to be a unique MK2 in Aus, a Typ 19 on Type 5's.

[Mr Scruff]

during, left and after, right (sorry for the dodgy iphone pic, can't find the camera)

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/IMG_0525.jpg

Next up is the dark art of metal polishing.

[Frenchie]

Sweet so right side is what the finish product will look like minus the polish ?
What paint / process are you using ?

These wheels are going be STATUS !! love'em

[Mr Scruff]

Sweet so right side is what the finish product will look like minus the polish ?
What paint / process are you using ?

These wheels are going be STATUS !! love'em

Cheers mate, i love em too :D The right is painted but not polished. They look good from a distance but there are a few marks close up. I'm not gonna go nuts and mirror polish them, don't want them to 'blingy' just tidy them up a bit more.

I used engine enamel rattle can paint. I figured enamel would be the hardest wearing paint. I was going to do a couple of coats of clear but it turns out rattle can clear is more trouble than its worth. So i just put 3 coats on of black.

I've been looking into DIY polishing and i am in for a long tedious process using ascending grades of sand paper. Starting with 800 grit up to 2000. Then some metal polish for protection.

[Mr Scruff]

Inspired by Frenchie, just had a look at getting tyres from the US - $250 ish for Dunlop Direzza's! Bob Jane specials are $400. No contest.

[Frenchie]

Goodstuff scruffman - look forward to final project

Can't go wrong with Tirerack - esp with US dollar !! buy a few sets >D

[Mr Scruff]

Can't go wrong with Tirerack - esp with US dollar !! buy a few sets >D

Awaiting shipping quote...

All finished, More pics :D

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_0988.jpg

Close up;
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_0992.jpg

Obligatry "lighter in dish" shot
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_0993.jpg

I moved them up from the garage into the unit for a bit more security and this happened;
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_0987.jpg
Women :rolleyes:

[Frenchie]

mwahaha !! love the woman touch !
mmm dish
Wheel Specs ?

[schoona]

X2

x3!

Awesome wheel choice mate

[Mr Scruff]

mwahaha !! love the woman touch !
mmm dish
Wheel Specs ?

They make a great vase!

15x7 ET 30


x3!

Awesome wheel choice mate

Cheers guys :). I'm itching to fit them on now!!

[Frenchie]

haha - Good specs though

[Mr Scruff]

Tyres tomorrow >D>D>D>D

[Frenchie]

Nice, what tyres did you decide to go with ? A little stretch ?

[Mr Scruff]

Nice, what tyres did you decide to go with ? A little stretch ?

It has been a massive pain trying to find the right tyres! Ended up going for Falken 195/50's. No stretch just a flush side wall, higher profile than i'd like but they will give a bit more comfort.
I ideally wanted 185/50's but unless i wanted a either a cheap & nasty or mega expensive tyre that was a no go.
The 16's on it at the mo have 205/40's and they are very unforgiving so a little comfort will be nice!

[Mr Scruff]

Tyres & wheels are on!
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1001.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_0999.jpg

There's still a bit left on the coilovers but its as low as it will go & remain driveable, even had to do a little ghetto rolling of the arches :p
The ATS's are about 2/3 the weight of the old wheels and it is soooo much nicer to drive.
Sorry for the lack of pics, camera died :rolleyes: i'll get more once it's charged & i've washed the car.

[Andym]

looking the business!

[vdubin]

Sweet !

[2000MN]

Looks wicked mate :D

[Mr Scruff]

looking the business!


Sweet !


Looks wicked mate :D

Cheers guys.

[Mr Scruff]

Now that the coilovers have settled in at their new height some rubbing issues meant the arch liners have come out but the fronts are still rubbing slightly on full lock so a little more arch rolling is needed. If i can roll out a bit more it can go lower :D as there is this much left on the front coils;
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_0998.jpg
Found another couple of pics of the front fitment;
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_0996.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_0994.jpg
The phone book is because it was too low to get the jack, so i had to put it under the wheel to get a bit more clearence under the sills >D

I'll take some better pics once the stance has been sorted out properly.

[Frenchie]

Nice - plenty of room >D
looks like its a good stance now - love them wheels, you did well..

[Mr Scruff]

Nice - plenty of room >D
looks like its a good stance now - love them wheels, you did well..

Cheers fella!

I've decided that i'm gonna get it as low as possible so some arch surgery is needed. Which means Its going to look shiiite for a while.
So the only solution is too change the look of the car by adding some plastic arches, sill & door trims. It will end up looking something like this;
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/idlevalve/74382_453856474705_753649705_5097160_3470993_n.jpg

[Mr Scruff]

This weekend i have been mostly wrestling with a rocker cover gasket. F*cker of a job! Took the chance to paint the rocker & pulley covers while i was at it;

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1023.jpg
Didn't take any after pics, i was too pissed off to care...
Better pics of the rear fitment;
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1029.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1028.jpg

[Mr Scruff]

Oh and BTW is there any way of changing the title of this thread?

[Frenchie]

Yep, rub that lamp and your wish will come to true >D

Let me know what you want.

[Mr Scruff]

Yep, rub that lamp and your wish will come to true >D

Let me know what you want.

Rub, rub, rub - Dear Frenchie - Can you change it too Type 19 on Type 5's

[Frenchie]

Haha - done.

[Mr Scruff]

Cheeeers

[2000MN]

This weekend i have been mostly wrestling with a rocker cover gasket. F*cker of a job! Took the chance to paint the rocker & pulley covers while i was at it;

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1023.jpg
Didn't take any after pics, i was too pissed off to care...
Better pics of the rear fitment;
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1029.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1028.jpg

NOM NOM NOM!

Will have to come check this out one day :D

[Mr Scruff]

NOM NOM NOM!

Will have to come check this out one day :D

Yes mate, anytime. Where on the coast are you?

Dropped the front down another 10mm and there is a lot more tyre - arch interaction :D Will get some better pics up soon of how it sits now.

I've got 3 weeks off over xmas so it's going into the garage for a bit more arch surgery & a bit of a make over inside & out.

[Mr Scruff]

How it sits, for now...
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1078.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1079.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1080.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1083.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1084.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1085.jpg

[2000MN]

Yes mate, anytime. Where on the coast are you?

Dropped the front down another 10mm and there is a lot more tyre - arch interaction :D Will get some better pics up soon of how it sits now.

I've got 3 weeks off over xmas so it's going into the garage for a bit more arch surgery & a bit of a make over inside & out.

I'm over @ Runaway Bay, yourself??? Robina way?

[Mr Scruff]

I'm over @ Runaway Bay, yourself??? Robina way?

Palmy but will be moving futher north next year, we need a bigger place...

[Mr Scruff]

Christmas stance;
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1209.jpg

Up on axle stands while i 'massage' the arches for a bit more clearence.

[Frenchie]

Cool, makes me think I ll have to go down that pathat some point

[Mr Scruff]

Bit of a dilemma...I've hammered the arches out far enough to allow me to lower it all the way down without rubbing issues & it looks wicked, tucking tyre all the way around.
Problem is with it that low i can't get it down my driveway and into the garage, which means leaving it on the street :( Not happy doing that as i have no lock nuts on the wheels. For the time being it's raised a bit.

So do I;
A) Keep it at a 'sensible' height
B) Drop it & drive around in probably the lowest MK2 in Aus. But park it on the street.
C) Drop it & drive around in probably the lowest MK2 in Aus and carry around wooden ramps in the car to negotiate my driveway & speedbumps.

Answers on a postcard....

[Frenchie]

B) is a pain in the ass, my ass was dragging everywhere, had to take caution everywhere, hence the modest lift for my wagon.

C) Thought is there but are you really going to bother ?

A) Best of both world, I m sure you should still be able to attain a good ride height.

D) Bag it

My pick is A or D

[glf-455]

B) is a pain in the ass, my ass was dragging everywhere, had to take caution everywhere, hence the modest lift for my wagon.

C) Thought is there but are you really going to bother ?

A) Best of both world, I m sure you should still be able to attain a good ride height.

D) Bag it

My pick is A or D

As much as I want to say C it won't be long until it's starts getting tiresome. Option A (or D) here as well personally.

[richie32]

D lol

[2000MN]

E) Move :p

[mikinoz]

E) Move :p

Like!

[Mr Scruff]

B) is a pain in the ass, my ass was dragging everywhere, had to take caution everywhere, hence the modest lift for my wagon.

C) Thought is there but are you really going to bother ?

A) Best of both world, I m sure you should still be able to attain a good ride height.

D) Bag it

My pick is A or D


As much as I want to say C it won't be long until it's starts getting tiresome. Option A (or D) here as well personally.


D lol


E) Move :p

Thanks for the answers :cool:
Air would be great but would bring a world of notched chassis & raised turrets, maybe when i embark on a money no object make over.
I want to move, but the misses doesn't, we live by the beach & rent is cheap so it's all good. :p

I've reached an A/B mix with a bit of trial & error and flukely got it low enough to tuck half the tyres all round and get it looking gooood but i can still just get out of the driveway with just a dash of chin scraping. Need a couple of phone books to get in the garage though :D

Pics forthcoming, once i've found the camera charger cord.....

[Byza]

I miss living in Broadbeach so I know how you feel about moving mate!!!! Live sort of in the burbs now whcih is alright though but I can assure you my drive way is STEEP hence my stance LOL so feel your pain...

Still be keen to grab some shots of this sometime if your round in the coming month or two...?

[Mr Scruff]

I miss living in Broadbeach so I know how you feel about moving mate!!!! Live sort of in the burbs now whcih is alright though but I can assure you my drive way is STEEP hence my stance LOL so feel your pain...

Still be keen to grab some shots of this sometime if your round in the coming month or two...?

Yes mate for sure!! I'm free most weekends, probably not this weekend as it's looking a bit windy. :O Also got a mate who's building a MK3 Vento, so maybe bring his car along too. Shoot us a PM when you are free & we'll arrange something :D

Tryed on a different pair of shoes on Friday. 15x7 Zender Sports;
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/IMG_0590.jpg
Not a fan, much prefer the ATS's

[Mr Scruff]

A little addition to the grill, a bit of added old school
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/IMG_0671.jpg
It's an original metal badge from a Kombi, just sprayed black

Next job is to clean & blacken these;
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/IMG_0668.jpg
So i can cover this nasty business,
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/IMG_0669.jpg

[Frenchie]

Digging grill - nice touch scruffman

Good option, at least you can take fenders off ! In real dilemma with mine.
Went to panel beater today to chat about my fender options, walked out with none ! but did take front grill off ha

[Mr Scruff]

Digging grill - nice touch scruffman

Good option, at least you can take fenders off ! In real dilemma with mine.
Went to panel beater today to chat about my fender options, walked out with none ! but did take front grill off ha

That's the joy of the older cars, they're like lego, anything can be fixed with (or by) a spanner.

What issues are you having? Rubbing on full lock or all the time. Any decent body shop would be able to roll the arch lips back.

[Frenchie]

I hear you there scruffman..

Issue - large wheels, slammed and no room with fenders. Yep will roll front fenders, rears well they have been shaved, along with rubber section cut out but would loved to pump the guards. What I was referring to yesterday was fender extensions/fibreglassing

[Mr Scruff]

I hear you there scruffman..

Issue - large wheels, slammed and no room with fenders. Yep will roll front fenders, rears well they have been shaved, along with rubber section cut out but would loved to pump the guards. What I was referring to yesterday was fender extensions/fibreglassing

That's some pretty hardcore arch work. It makes you realise that lowering a car properly isn't as easy as just bolting on some coilovers....

[Mr Scruff]

Took the 2 up to monthly euro meet in Brissy. Bit of a small attendance but it was good. Not sure if i'll go again, 1hr+ drive was not fun...

However, this pic made me think the ride height/stance is all wrong...
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5475864103_2efae20073.jpg
Rears need spacing & further drop is needed.

Drove up with my friend Cam & has awesome Vento;
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5094/5476495474_95366f4d1a.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5293/5476461540_b9dca0a65e.jpg
Looked so cool on the move, this thing is so low it was throwing sparks on the gnarlier bits of Brissy roads :)

[vdubin]

Its looking good mate.
The need to go lower is always there.

I just dont know how ppl drive everyday that low ??
My cars lowish & I want to go lower but speed bumps and most drive ways SUCK.

[Mr Scruff]

Its looking good mate.
The need to go lower is always there.

I just dont know how ppl drive everyday that low ??
My cars lowish & I want to go lower but speed bumps and most drive ways SUCK.

It's really not that bad, you've just got to find the right height, it's trial & error really. Mine would be lower still if it wasn't for my driveway, speed bumps aren't an issue, they are lower than you'd think. The biggest problem is steep slopes, but you learn to avoid them.

A lot of people think because their car grounds out or scrubs on lowered suspension they'll never be able to go really low but you'd be amazed with the ride heights you can get away with.

If you just want to get in your car & drive it, it's not woth it. Personally i enjoy the challenge & problem solving needed to drive low daily. Also you learn to 'read' the road & pay attention a lot more. It does get tiring bouncing along the road, avoiding obstacles & the law but when your car looks the goods it's worth it :D

I am seriously considering selling the ATS's to get some wheels with better sizes/offsets, get it down a touch more...

[Frenchie]

Stance is rocking scruffman, looks tough and sounds like it retains practicality in the streets.

Yeah thinking selling your wheels, mmm I'd like to see more fatness in your choice of wheel >D

[Mr Scruff]

Sad day :(
http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?3630-Unique-MK2&p=85431

[Mr Scruff]

Re-trimmed door cards;
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1257.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1258.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1259.jpg
and a mock up with the arch trims i was going to fit but the hot weather scuppered those plans;
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1245.jpg

[vdubin]

So does this mean your keeping it :)

[Mr Scruff]

So does this mean your keeping it :)

Wish i could. They're old pics i meant to post up a while ago but i lost the cord for my camera.

[Mr Scruff]

Flipping car is giving me some trouble at the moment so it's no longer for sale until i get it sorted.

So it's staying for now...

[vdubin]

Maybe thats a sign, keep me allan, please..

Its not to big an issue I hope.

[glf-455]

I agree it's a sign that she doesn't want to part with you.

[Frenchie]

Flipping car is giving me some trouble at the moment so it's no longer for sale until i get it sorted.

So it's staying for now...

Welcome back scruffmachine

[Mr Scruff]

:lol: Probably is a sign. Tried to sell the damn thing twice now. It's proving hard to part with.

Biggest problem is the alternator, i think it's on the way out becasue it's started sounding like a supercharger :eek:

Then the exhaust rubbers broke so it's being held together with zip ties >D

[Frenchie]

haha Yep def a keeper >D

[Mr Scruff]

haha Yep def a keeper >D

It's looking that way :>

Time to start changing things up a bit, re-kindle my love for it.

[Frenchie]

Good man, I know where you're coming from though. Getting a little itchy myself

[Mr Scruff]

Good man, I know where you're coming from though. Getting a little itchy myself

Ah the wondering eye! T'is the curse of many a car enthusiast! :D

[Mr Scruff]

Soooooo. Not done anything to the MK2 in a long time, lots on the 'to do' list but not had the time due to having to look after this little rascal;
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/IMG_0742.jpg
Our newborn son Thomas & future MK2 Golf driver :D

[glf-455]

Congratulations on the baby mate!! Definitely a reason the car work has slowed down! Just need to teach him how to pass you tools and you'll be set!

[Mr Scruff]

Congratulations on the baby mate!! Definitely a reason the car work has slowed down! Just need to teach him how to pass you tools and you'll be set!

Cheers mate :) Definetly makes you re-asses your priorities! Yep, i'll get him in the garage as soon as he's able :D

[Mr Scruff]

After a few months of neglect, i decided to give the Mk2 a bit of a wash & took some pics with a better camera;
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/DSCF1306.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/DSCF1308.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/DSCF1309.jpg
Walking into the garage every morning always makes me smile :)
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/DSCF1314.jpg

Was at Cooly Rocks On! festival last week, lusting over customs & hotrods. Took a bit of inspiration home,

Swinging hips Elvis for the mirror;
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/DSCF1316.jpg
and a lady luck for the side;
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/DSCF1319.jpg

and just for fun my 'other' MK2 project...
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/DSCF1331.jpg

[stephen8512]

so glad u decided to keep this man. Well done!

[Mr Scruff]

so glad u decided to keep this man. Well done!

Cheers mate, i have my good days & bad days with it. I've got a head full of ideas for it, it's just finding the time to do them.

Tax time soon, some changes will be afoot :D

[Mr Scruff]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo3znlNHE41qm04ryo1_500.jpg
Arty Farty :cool:

[schoona]

Car looks great Allan, glad you kept it as well :)

[Mr Scruff]

Haven't updated this in while, mainly because i've not done much to the car. had a hectic few months with the baby and recently moving house.
But last week i got back into it by finally fixing the front arches.
With the help of a big hammer and some filler i smoothed them out. They are currently in primer as finding the correct paint is proving tough.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1612.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1609.jpg
The edges are a bit gnarly but, i think they came out pretty well considering it was my first attempt at any sort of body work. Best of all though, no scrubbing!!

Next up is the engine, Iwas toying with the idea of fitting a replacement but i've since decided to keep the original motor which means i've got a laundry list of parts to order. Including a new radiator, water pump, coil, fuel hoses and various seals.
On top of all that i going to replace the tyres with some lower profile jobbies and upgrade the brakes. Also on the list of things to do is sorting the suspension and stance with some spacers.
It's gonna be a hectic few month as i want it all done before the Oxenford Show on the 2nd October.
In the mean time here she is in its new home. Bigger house (happy wife) smaller garage (compromise by me);
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1613.jpg

[Frenchie]

mmm wide guards, how envious I am..
Good to see you holding on to this.

Hope family is well.

[Mr Scruff]

mmm wide guards, how envious I am..
Good to see you holding on to this.

Hope family is well.

Wheel arches are finally finished. Onto the engine now. Will throw up some pics of it all one colour soon.

Family is all good, cheers mate. How is your little one going?
The misses is a bit over having to look after the boy on weekends while i "keep fiddling with that damn car" :D

[Mr Scruff]

I had a seriously lucky escape over the weekend. My radiator finally let go, ironically when i was going to take it to get fixed.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1781.jpg

Furtunatley I just got it home before any damage was done to the engine. This meant i had to replace the rad myself.
It was relatively easy to do the swap the only tough part was getting at a bolt which was blocked by the cross member.
After i'd removed the old rad i drained it and it only had about 200ml of fluid left, down from 5L!!

Radiator out and half the front end dismantled
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1780.jpg
New rad in;
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/000_0001-1.jpg

This is why i love old cars. I've never tried anything like this before but by taking my time and working methodically I did the whole job in around 4 hours :) I didn't even need any fancy tools either only a screw driver, a socket set and a trusty hammer.

After re-asmbeling the front end i tried my old 4 lamp grill on,
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/000_0002.jpg
Much prefer the 2 lamp but it did make my think i might try a bit of Bozo/Rat look and run it with 3 lamps and make a mock oil cooler with pipes running through the lamp hole.

Next up is a replacement alternator and new brakes. I think i'll let the mechanic do that....

[mikinoz]

Doing it yourself was made easier by not having to drop the coolant.

There aint much you can't do on a mk1/2 as long as you have a flat/philips screwdriver, 8/10/12/14 mm spanners and sockets handy!

Nice home brew guard mod as well.

[vdubin]

Good Progress so far Scruff.

[ikprojekt]

This thread is so awesome! LOVE IT!

[Mr Scruff]

Doing it yourself was made easier by not having to drop the coolant.

There aint much you can't do on a mk1/2 as long as you have a flat/philips screwdriver, 8/10/12/14 mm spanners and sockets handy!

Nice home brew guard mod as well.

True! And of course the trusty vice grips always come in handy :D
http://i.imgur.com/sCxQt.jpg


Good Progress so far Scruff.


This thread is so awesome! LOVE IT!

Cheers fella's.

Hopefully i'll be getting some new lower profile tyres this week if i can get a quote out of my local Bob Jane.
I asked for a quote on 185/45's and got this response;
"The size 185/45R15 is not correct for your vehicle. We would recommend a 185/55R15 or 195/50R15." :rolleyes: :mad:

[Tim]

Doing it yourself was made easier by not having to drop the coolant.

There aint much you can't do on a mk1/2 as long as you have a flat/philips screwdriver, 8/10/12/14 mm spanners and sockets handy!

Nice home brew guard mod as well.

How can you forget the 13mm spanner? You can almost rebuild an entire mk1 with a 13mm spanner! :P

[mikinoz]

How can you forget the 13mm spanner? You can almost rebuild an entire mk1 with a 13mm spanner! :P

True, I just use a 1/2" as I am just that retro! :D

[Mr Scruff]

Just got a reply back from Bob Jane's saying;
HI Allan,
Unfortunately we cannot fit a 185/45R15 to your vehicle due to the large difference in overall diameter which is outside the legal requirements.
Please let me know if you want us to supply with you a 185/55R15 or 195/50R15.

WTF

[mikinoz]

Lesson is don't use email to speak to such people.

Best rock up and simply tell them what you want.

At least they got 195/50/15 right!

[Mr Scruff]

Lesson is don't use email to speak to such people.

Best rock up and simply tell them what you want.

At least they got 195/50/15 right!

True. Next weekend i'll be stalking some tyre outlets...

[Mr Scruff]

In the mean time. It's all one colour(ish) again :D
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1824.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1825.jpg
and one for the poster project
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1826.jpg

[Mr Scruff]

Couple from the weekend;
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/Th3_H4wk/2011/2011-10-02%20-%20Oxenford%20Show/IMG_1512.jpg
Next to a rather nice MK1
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/Th3_H4wk/2011/2011-10-02%20-%20Oxenford%20Show/IMG_1513.jpg
The red car is a similar age & model but at the stock ride height with stock wheels;
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/Th3_H4wk/2011/2011-10-02%20-%20Oxenford%20Show/IMG_1599.jpg
All pics from here - http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b202/Th3_H4wk/2011/2011-10-02%20-%20Oxenford%20Show/?start=all (not mine)

[Mr Scruff]

Sneaky camera phone pic of my car next to a friends immaculate E36 M3, such a lovely car.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/2011-11-22153104.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/2011-11-22153118.jpg

[AC_R]

Subscribe, love old school classic… Great job and I don’t think the car want to be a part from your lovely work there mate… :)

[Mr Scruff]

Cheers mate, much appreciated.

There's a lot more i'd like to do with it, like putting in a 16v on carbs, spruce up the interior, new wheels, lower it more, the list goes on.

[Mr Scruff]

Sold :( I am now officially Golf-less

[AusScare]

Sold :( I am now officially Golf-less

orly! What's on the cards now?

[Fab_R]

orly! What's on the cards now?

What he said^^^^

[Mr Scruff]

Won't have a new project for a while. I'm not allowed to drive for 6 months for medical reasons :(

At least it'll give me time to find that perfect replacement. E28 Beemer is top of the list at the moment.

[AC_R]

Sorry to see the lovely car go :( and hope you recover soon...

[Mr Scruff]

I was sorry to see it go too, i watched him drive it until it was out of view. It's weird seeing someone else drive 'your' car away. The buyer was a good guy too, a proper enthusiast. He's from Tassie and flew up to drive it back. It's in good hands :)

I'll miss it but it was good timing really as it would have just been sat in the garage for the next few months.

[AC_R]

nice one, i am sure it's in good hands now.... and you take care too mate!

[Mr Scruff]

Cheers mate. I've got the misses to look after me and chauffeur me around :D