Mk 1 Diesel Project

[Jarred]

Figure I'd start my own thread, so I can add pics, ask questions and show you guys what I'm up too and what I'm doing.

The plan:
:? Havn't got any long term plan. First off is just go over the car and neaten everything up, get rid of the rust and make it look decent. Pretty major service is on the list too.

Making it look decent atm includes a respray and chrome bumpers. The rest I'll figure out as I go along.

I'm planing on spraying at the end of Jan, and hopefully roadied and reg'd by late feb/march. I'm leaving myself a bit more time to both prep and spray this time, hopefully for the benefit of the end product.

I'll also whack my GTI brakes and exhaust off my old car, aswell as a few other bits and bobs I've got laying around.

Then I'll daily it, putt around and fix other stuff as I go. Plenty of crusing too! Might play around with bio diesel once it's up and going too.

Car details:
79 GLD 4 door. 1.5 Diesel & 4 speed. ~180,000 kms showing on the speedo. Been off the road for about 1 year. body is reasonably straight, no major dings/prangs. Plenty of rust spots here and there, nothing too major. Luckily clean floors and A pillars! Interior is in decent nicks. Seats are good, carpets faded and worn, dash cracked, but has a dash mat.

on with the pics!

It's not much to look at at the moment, but give it time ;)


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/12/PC060002-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/12/PC060003-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/12/PC060004-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/12/PC060001-1.jpg

And todays work, checking the floors and tidying/cleaning the interior.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/12/PC080001-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/12/PC080002-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/12/PC080004-1.jpg

[ontarv]

looks pretty clean under there
great find Jarred

[Jarred]

Welcome to the up hill battle.

The tailgate has been "repaired" previously, and was covered in bog! It'll take alot of work to get straight.

I lifted one of the quarter flares, discovered a dint and some rust, then kept the flapper disc going, and well, the whole rear LHS quarter has been bogged! No obvious signs of significant impact, but it's plenty rough, and will take alot of work to straighten, and eventual rebogging :duh: There's still more that I havn't uncovered, I got a bit depressed about it, so I stopped that for a while and decided to have lunch.

Pics:
Tail gate. Bog was removed with flapper, and primered. Now i've just taken to it with a file to show the high spots. which there are plenty of!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/12/PC200002-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/12/PC200003-1.jpg

rear qtr. Doesn't show the damage much, but all that was bogged. I reckon most of the C pillar will be bogged too. grrr....

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/12/PC200001-1.jpg

[Water Boy]

Hey Jarred ill come round and help...

[DubSteve]

Nice work Jarred,

Can I please have your front bar the plastic one :D

[Jarred]

..
Can I please have your front bar the plastic one :D

Nah, you wouldn't want it, it's pretty rubbishy.

James, just give me a buzz sometime if you wanna get ya hands dirty. Just not tomorrow or thurs, I'm away for new years.

I'm hoping that Stu will have some spare time soon, so he can drop by and weld up a few things for me :)

[Golf Loon]

Wouldn`t you just use a better tailgate and save your energy on that one?

If its bogged nicely on the quarter and not rusty, I`d leave well alone and blend your bog into whats there.

Looks alright tho.

[Jarred]

Wouldn`t you just use a better tailgate and save your energy on that one?

If its bogged nicely on the quarter and not rusty, I`d leave well alone and blend your bog into whats there.

Looks alright tho.


Yea, well the only reason I started hacking into the bog was cause there was a bit of rust there, also a few bog cracks. I ain't trying to make this car perfect, so I think I'll just blend in with the old bog. Should be alot easier in the long run. hopefully.:bluesbro:

I gave the tailgate a once over and pulled a few dents. A few holes to be welded up and a bit of crafty welding, + thin bog layer should get it pretty straight. We'll see how it goes & what stu can do on it.

[thestu]

Nah, you wouldn't want it, it's pretty rubbishy.

James, just give me a buzz sometime if you wanna get ya hands dirty. Just not tomorrow or thurs, I'm away for new years.

I'm hoping that Stu will have some spare time soon, so he can drop by and weld up a few things for me :)

yeh bre i will give you a hand over the weekend for sure ok :) work is insane this week :( i just got home!!!

[Preen59]

Keep up the good work Jarred! Great to see the crash didn't dishearten you! :)

[Water Boy]

Stu guna bring the ladies to help work on the Mk1's :bowdown:

[Volvo Driver]

Nice, what happened to the 3 door?

[Peter Jones]

Nice, what happened to the 3 door?

It got inverted at speed. http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/sadbananagif-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=23244


Pete

[Preen59]

This message has been deleted by Golf Loon. Reason: absolute gibberish. Learn some grammer.

Hahahaha! :nana:

[Jarred]

Nice, what happened to the 3 door?

Geee, you have been away for a while....

[Jarred]

Today was relatively productive. sanded back the bonnet and roof. and hit a few random spots with the angry grinder.

Roof still needs work to remove the rest of the rust spots. A pillars need alot more work, but not too much welding luckily. I'll treat the rust that's left in a few of these spots, then later on high fill and smooth them, (ie on the bonnet]

Pics:

worst of the rust I've found so far. will need new metal.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/PC260010-1.jpg

all the red spots are texta, and the spots that need to be taken back to bare metal, like all the other bare metal patches are currently.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/PC260012-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/PC260013-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/PC260014-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/PC260015-1.jpg

[roccodingo]

So how is all the window openings looking ?? nothing like the rust that grows under the damned seals...

Dunno what you think however with the rocco I was considering using a small sandblaster to clean out the rust and paint, then lead wipe the areas where the seal actually sits and dress that back to the correct profile. The lead tins the bare steel giving it maximum corrossion resistance, then do the primer and paint over the top of that..

Maybe check out with one of the tech colleges if they do adult education in car bodywork ( they do this here in the west along with a great course on automotive painting and upholstery )

Think rabbitparts are still selling the rear lower corner repair sections also.
saw some in UK last trip as well but cant think of the vendor...:duh:

[Jarred]

Sandblast would be great for the front window seal area. Would clean it up very well. I'll get rid of as much of the rust as I can and go from there. Atm, there are only one or two very small holes.

I don't mind if it's not perfect, as this is only meant to be a cheap get about/project, not my "ulitmate golf" build. Having said that, I won't be cutting corners in a safety respect. I will have to look into lead filling, or similar a metal filler though.

I have my crashed 3 door for parts, so any sections I need I should be able to take/mod from my 3 dr. same goes for the rear lower corner. There's a few bubbles under the rear window, so no doubt there will be some there too. I havn't taken the window out yet, cause I don't want to wreck the rubber, and don't really want to smash the glass {although I have a spare}

[Preen59]

Good work on getting into that rust, Jarred! You can never do that too soon! :)

[thestu]

good job j-rad! when you want a hand give me a yell :)

[Jarred]

good job j-rad! when you want a hand give me a yell :)

yell....:) I'm trying to get as much of the stuff that needs welding prepared, so hopefully we can hit it in one go. Maybe this weekend, I'll let you know.

[thestu]

yell....:) I'm trying to get as much of the stuff that needs welding prepared, so hopefully we can hit it in one go. Maybe this weekend, I'll let you know.

k let me know befor hand amy need to go for a cruise to get the argon bottle :)

[ross_m]

Sorry to hear about what happened to your other one! Iv not been on for a while so I didnt realise.

The new project looks good

I will give it a propper read when I get home. Im at college just now

Ross

[DubSteve]

Nice work Jarred looks awesome.

[Jarred]

Today's work.

Bit more rust removal and removal of the door windows & chrome trim. only 1 or 2 of the outer scrapers are worth using again, the other's are knacked. I have some spare bits lying around though. Maybe I'll swap which side the rubbers are meant to be on and have it Cal look?? Phenominally harder job than it should be. Also interesting to note a few of the difference between early and later model doors. or maybe it's aussie built and german built ??

I'll take the doors off soon, one by one, and treat them for rust. Still have to get the front fenders off, damn seam sealer...grrrr...

Pics:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/PC270005-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/PC270004-1.jpg

[mollins]

I should probably change that banner by now...

just draw on another door and it will be fine.

good job with that rust chasing... i have floorpan envy

keep up the good work!

[Jarred]

Yea, I'm super glad my floors are clean. Luckily non of the other rust spots are too serious.

Plenty of work to be done yet. yay..:rolleyes: :D

[gtimk5]

Looking good Jarred. I look forward to seeing the progress on this mate.
Tell ya what, give you a race to the registry office!!!!!! Thats the motor regristry mate!!!!!
Andrew :)

[Water Boy]

Getting married soon guys :dancer:

[Jarred]

Gee I made that gooder impression on ya did I Andrew??

I think you'll beat me actually...
a] you know what your doing.
b] your on...

haha. nah I'm hoping by end of feb it's be reg'd. All I've gotta do is spray it. you've got alot more work ahead of you. and yet, you'll still win! hahah :D

[Jarred]

James was a true dubber and rode :eek: {25min drive atleast!} to my place yesterday to help with some sanding + company. Got stuck into it, still plenty of work left yet.

Need to buy more sand paper then more sanding tomorrow. Stu's coming round sunday to help get some welding done {read: do all the welding!}

I'll take some more pics tomorrow, hopefully, it'll be nearly completely stripped! {of panels} :D

[Water Boy]

Sorry i couldnt help get the doors off today! I promised my mate a while a go that id help him with his backyard trails so i was bobcat driver today :biggrin:

I hopefully pop by tomorrow (wont get lost on my way) and then be there Sunnday arvo for some welding action!

[Jarred]

I got the front right door off. Nothing a little bit of angry grinder action can't fix! :D

[Jarred]

a day of ups and downs. I was getting really PO'd that I couldn't get the front gaurd off, cause of all the seam sealer.

but alas.

a good 3 hours later (all up really) and hey presto, it's off! rust isn't too bad, mostly surface, but the bottom of the gaurd needs patching. Can't believe how much dirt is stuck up under there! Luckily with all that seam sealer, there's no holes on the inner gaurd. yay.

so now, I'm happy again.

pics:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/PC300005-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/PC300007-1.jpg

'Progress' shot: all bar the bonnet, right gaurd and 1 door the car's stripped. still plenty of work for next week though! :):rolleyes:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/PC300003-1.jpg


p.s. my 'o' is working again now! yay again.

[Water Boy]

Wahoo Jarred good work! I got a flat tyre on my bike so I ended mucking round with my Mk3 today...

But yeah for getting the guard off :biggrin:

[Mrk_Mickey]

Tis coming along quite nicely mate, good work.

[GoLfMan]

sweet :)
looking forward to getting stuck into my car when i get back too!
looking good bro

[Jarred]

more stuff.

finally got both front fenders off, real struggle, but needed to be done, and were a bit of a mamoth task. nothing like that on my old 76'er.

also, thanks to dad, got the rear pass door off,. one of the bolts sheard, infact 2 did, but 1 I got out, the other had to be drilled.

Car is now stripped of all hanging panels. I'm happy at the moment. hopefully make some more good progress this week, before the tennis;.

Pics:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/P1020008-1.jpg
this was the bolt that was being a bugger.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/P1020004-1.jpg
all the dirt from under the gaurd. purely stupid amounts. Had to clean up the whole place afterwards, no probs but. don't ge me started on the seam sealer! oh the hate.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/P1020011-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/P1020018-1.jpg
As she sits now.

wish me luck for the next week :D

[GoLfMan]

do you have a MIG now?

im getting back on friday, ill catch up with you this weekend :)

[Jarred]

do you have a MIG now?

im getting back on friday, ill catch up with you this weekend :)

Nah tis stu's. We didn't get very far though. welds weren't sticking. Have to crack at it again when stu's free.

Sweet as bro. cya soooooooon.

[Jarred]

oh, and I also need two new bolts for the rear pass door. to replace the ones that rounded in the post from before; anyone have any lying around?

Is that 4 door mk 1 at ringwood pick a part still? anyone know??

[WABIT]

y dont you go down there and have a look :nana:

dom

[gtimk5]

HEY!!!
Slooooow down mate!!! I have come to a standstill on the Caddy.
Cheers :biggrin:

[Jarred]

HEY!!!
Slooooow down mate!!! I have come to a standstill on the Caddy.
Cheers :biggrin:

don't worry, with today's wether I didn't get much done today. I'm try to get heaps done before next sunday,. hopefully welding and most of the bogging is done by sunday. Hopefully.

I thought you'd be finshed the caddy already! :P

p.s. You going to come to Nationals this year Andrew?

[Water Boy]

Is that 4 door mk 1 at ringwood pick a part still? anyone know??

Yeah a dark blue one :biggrin:

[gtimk5]

I have a problem with doing work on the Caddy, its called other peoples VWs and they take priority so as to pay the bills. I have struck a couple of hiccups, I had to removed the Loctited water pump bolts to mount the Alternator bracket today and one broke. All fixed now and I am sorry for highjacking your thread Jarred!
I recieved my invite to the Nats in the mail today, I will have to see how my looong running split thing goes as to whether I will make it up there this year. If the caddy goes together too slowly it might have to be entered in the "rat look"!!!
Mk5 would be a nice ride up there I spose. Let you know mate.
And well done with your work, its good to see you are doing it properly.
Andrew :)

[thestu]

jarred...my car...also has doors...and the bolts that hold doors on! :nana:

want em? what are you doing tomoz morning? wanna help me pull the brakes and rear hatch off?

[Jarred]

front and rear doors have different bolts stu. I checked. :wink:

I'll give you a buzz soon.

[thestu]

front and rear doors have different bolts stu. I checked. :wink:

I'll give you a buzz soon.

oh ok bummer. i have to get ready for work at 1.

[gtimk5]

I should have some bolts if you have trouble getting some mate.
Andrew :)

[Jarred]

Well that's it for a few weeks. I'm working fulltime for the next 2 weeks at the Aus open. So it'll be hard to get any proper work done, due to lack of time & energy after work!

As it sits - no welding or bogging\smoothing done. Most of the doors are ready to be hit with high fill & smooth, 2 need cleaning up on the inside. both gaurds need a bit of bogging but are pretty straight over all. roof still has a few spots of rust that need to be hit. & I still have to re-bog the rear left quarter. most of the door jams & the boot are ready to prime & spray.

Probably about 1 weeks work there. Hopefully by end of 2nd week of feb {14th/15th} it'll be painted/finishing top coats. Then some mechincal repairs (finally! yay} & a service then put it back together. hopefully RWC, Reg'd by the end of feb!

Well, that's the plan anyways!

I've decided to add some white golfs for inspiration:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/02/golf49-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/12/golf88-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/golf337-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/golf470-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/101-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/05/093-1.jpg

[Preen59]

I've already told you.. Paint in Candy white and i'll knee cap you! :eek: :brutal:

[Jarred]

minor but important update.

I bought mah paint today! yay!

The paint + thinners was about $225, and I still need a bit of primer aswell! That was 6 litres, which will be PLENTY for the whole car, inc., eng bay if I ever do it.

Bit more than I was hoping for, but it should be good. Will be buying a gun and compressor soon too, well next pay day really.

If also finished the tennis too, so I can start getting stuck into it again! looking on track too get some primer on her by next friday and get stuck into some final smoothing! :bigok:

I'm pretty excited. :biggrin:

[Jarred]

another small update:

got some more toys today! well just the one. Got my gun. neat little unit, nothing fancy, but should do the job. I decided to go with a gravity feed, rather than suction, just cause it's what I've used before. It has a nice and small pot on the top so it will be nice and light to manuvre.

I won't get paid till next wens for oooh.. the other 90 hours that I did at the tennis, so the compressor will have to wait, unless I borrow the money... off mum :D

I don't think I'll get any primer-ing done till next week probably now. that's what happens when you loose motivation, even though I'm so close! gah! :doh:

pics:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P1240001-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P1240002-1.jpg

[Geoffrey Hale]

Jarred... I reckon you'll be happy with that spray gun. I have one the same and it's great....Geoff:)

[16v_kid]

my dad is sers in this stuff....he just brought devilbiss spray guns...

one spray gun for clear and the other for paint:eek::eek::eek:

AND he is a really really good painter....

[Jarred]

my dad is sers in this stuff....he just brought devilbiss spray guns...

one spray gun for clear and the other for paint:eek::eek::eek:

AND he is a really really good painter....

I didn't understand the first two things, but I got the last part.

must show how good of a painter I am then aye? ha!

[16v_kid]

ahaah dont worry...:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

[Jarred]

I did some welding today! woot!

yes, I, did it. got sick of waiting around for favors, so I thought bugger it, i'll give it a go myself! - how hard can it be!

actually not too hard. just fiddled around with the settings till I got some that I was comfortable with, and hey presto, I was welding.

I'm not saying that I'm any good or anything. Someone who actually knew what they're doing could've done what I did in half the time, but never the less.

I'm pretty sure I got enough penetration on the welds, and most of them cleaned up pretty good after grinding them back. Minimal if any panel damage too. I think :rolleyes:

Still have more to do tomorrow though, but I'm getting there! :D including some stitching, but fingers crossed.

and pics, cause it actually happened.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P1290004-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P1290006-1.jpg

[WABIT]

I did some welding today! woot!

yes, I, did it. got sick of waiting around for favors, so I thought bugger it, i'll give it a go myself! - how hard can it be!

actually not too hard. just fiddled around with the settings till I got some that I was comfortable with, and hey presto, I was welding.

I'm not saying that I'm any good or anything. Someone who actually knew what they're doing could've done what I did in half the time, but never the less.

I'm pretty sure I got enough penetration on the welds, and most of them cleaned up pretty good after grinding them back. Minimal if any panel damage too. I think :rolleyes:

Still have more to do tomorrow though, but I'm getting there! :D including some stitching, but fingers crossed.

and pics, cause it actually happened.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P1290004-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P1290006-1.jpg

just make sure the surface is clean! the first pic looks like the paint is still close to the welds, OH OH and make sure u primer the underside oof the welds so there is no rust in a few years

dom

[DubSteve]

just make sure the surface is clean! the first pic looks like the paint is still close to the welds, OH OH and make sure u primer the underside oof the welds so there is no rust in a few years

dom

Agree, prep is the key Jarred make sure that the welded areas before are nice and clean before going ballistic mate ;)

[Jarred]

Don't worry guys, prep was all there. Nice and rough, and all metal too.

[Peter Jones]

Watch you don't put too much heat in when you're grinding the welds off.

Grab a flapper disc for your grinder too so you don't gouge out the surrounding metal. They're about the same price as a grinder disc just gentler and a much smoother finish.

You need to keep the panel cool as possible to avoid distortion. I use a soaking wet rag to take the heat out between welds and when grinding.

Other than that it's all practice.

Make sure you're wearing all the safety gear and have a bucket of water or a hose nearby. Remember that you can't see flames through the visor and you may not know that you've set yourself on fire. (Seriously)

and like Dom says, surface preparation is everything, use your new flapper disc to clean up the panel for a good area around the weld and make sure your earth clamp is attached to freshly cleaned metal too.

For what you're doing, use short bursts on the trigger, wait 'till it's no longer glowing red before you pull the trigger again. When you're begining a series of spots will be easier than a long stitch, especially in rusty sheet metal.

We'll have you lead wiping in no time.:)
Pete

[thestu]

good job jarred i knew you didn't need me to do it :)

glad to see some work getting done :)

[Peter Jones]

Don't worry guys, prep was all there. Nice and rough, and all metal too.

You're going to need to clean a larger area than shown on your pictures.

The smoke and fumes from the burning paint will affect the weld otherwise.

You're going to have to remove the burnt paint anyway so it's better to get it out of the way up front.

Roughness doesn't matter, in fact your'e probably making the job harder by removing metal along with the paint.

Which process are you using? Gas or gassless MIG?

Good on you for taking a crack at it, that's how to learn these things.

Pete

[Jarred]

Using Gas MIG Pete.

I don't remeber burning too much smoke, but I'll look out for it extra tomorrow.

Had all the safety gear on too.

All good advice though Pete, I'll take as much as I can, thanks!

[WABIT]

and for god sake, dont ever EVER use the welder without a mask.....

if you get caught out, its like ur sanding ur eyeballs with 80grit paper!! :brutal:

dom

[Peter Jones]

Yep, need to cover up any bare skin too or you'll be sunburnt.

I learned this from experience. It isn't fun.

Pete

[Water Boy]

Go Jarred :biggrin:

[WABIT]

hey dude.... wheres that picc u took haha

dom

[Preen59]

Yep, need to cover up any bare skin too or you'll be sunburnt.

I learned this from experience. It isn't fun.

Pete

Yeah rayburn is REALLY painful.. Especially on the inside of your leg when you're welding in shorts all day... :duh:

Good onya for having a crack.. You'll probably make a bit of a mess to start with, but you'll improve and it's all a learning experience..


A man who has never made a mistake has never made anything. :)

[Peter Jones]

Yeah rayburn is REALLY painful.. Especially on the inside of your leg when you're welding in shorts all day... :duh:

I inherited a pair of arc welding goggles from my grandfather and used them the first time I tried out my Arc Welder. Needless to say my face was very very burnt.

Those helmets do a lot more than keeping the bright light out of you eyes.:duh:

Pete

[Preen59]

I inherited a pair of arc welding goggles from my grandfather and used them the first time I tried out my Arc Welder. Needless to say my face was very very burnt.

Those helmets do a lot more than keeping the bright light out of you eyes.:duh:

Pete

Hahaha.. Whoops! :eek:

[Peter Jones]

Yeah, I was young and foolish once too.

I guess there's a reason you can't buy Arc Welding goggles in the shops anymore.

Pete

[Jarred]

hey dude.... wheres that picc u took haha

dom

ahhhh you mean this one??!?

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P1290001-1.jpg

who can geuss what face dom calls this one??!? j:

yes that is Dom rolling the lips on my arches. Wonder what I'd need to do that for??.. hmmm....:rolleyes:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P1300007-1.jpg

I also kept at it with the welding. ran out of Gas so not quite finished yet.

Thanks Pete for the tips, esp the flapper disk, worked a treat! - and I never would have thought of it either.

Got some shaving done. I didn't take pics of it all, cause it'd be boring, but you'll get the full effect once the car is done! :D

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P1300008-1.jpg
yes that'll be touched up, don't worry..

[Jarred]

Yeah, I was young and foolish once too.

I guess there's a reason you can't buy Arc Welding goggles in the shops anymore.

Pete

Can I use them as driving goggles please? :D

[thestu]

good work j radddddddd

[16v_kid]

haha look at dom madog...

looks like the is going to one of a kind Diesel...

Good progress.

keep it up


cheers



Gordan

[Jarred]

update, with yesterday and todays work.

finished off all the welding. and already laying bog and the smoothing continues!

pics speak for them selves.

oh, and don't mind the pop corn!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P1300001-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P1310004-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P1300002-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P1300003-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P1310005-1.jpg

straight... nice...
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P1310007-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P2010009-1.jpg

This is all the trouble I went through with the roof. all the bare metal spots are/were rust spots (from bird poo etc} not high spots... infact, now, they're low spots! nothing a bit of feathering and highfill wont fix.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P2010010-1.jpg

[Water Boy]

I helped make those low spots :moonie:

[thestu]

doing great jarred :D

can't wait to see this thing painted :D

[Jarred]

doing great jarred :D

can't wait to see this thing painted :D

yea, I'll have to get you over to have a look at that rear left qtr. it's getting there but still needs work. another set of eyes defiantly wouldn't hurt! :D

[william]

are you still painting it white? and any hint on what wheel tyre combo your going with

[Jarred]

are you still painting it white? and any hint on what wheel tyre combo your going with

yep. still white. got the paint sitting in the garage.

havn't got any wheels yet. but I've got a few ideas. hopefully it'll be pretty baller. lil bit of stretch but nothing too crazy. :biggrin:

all that'll come after it's reg'd & running reliably and everything.:driver:

[william]

the body work looks sweet cant wait to see it pained whats the interior like? did you end up getting you 2dr back after the accident?

[Jarred]

the body work looks sweet cant wait to see it pained whats the interior like? did you end up getting you 2dr back after the accident?

yea I did. still sitting in the driveway. will be chopped up for parts in about a months time. sad but that's the way it goes.

interior is pretty good. seats are great. dash has seen better days.. oh and it's dark brown...

[thestu]

yeh i will come over on the weekend and have a look for ya :)

[william]

yea I did. still sitting in the driveway. will be chopped up for parts in about a months time. sad but that's the way it goes.

interior is pretty good. seats are great. dash has seen better days.. oh and it's dark brown...

yeh it was a sad day when that 2dr was crashed but its good you spring back and build a mean little diesel cant wait to see it all finished

[Jarred]

So it turns out that I go back to Uni first week of March!

I was hoping to have this done by then - alas not to be. At this rate I'll be lucky to have some primer down by end of next week.

Looks like I better get a moooove on. Bugger. :rolleyes:

EDIT: Good news is, I am making progress. 3 out of 10 of the main body work areas [filler] are done, and all the others are close. Rest of the body & hanging panels are pretty much at final prep stage, then they'll be good to prime.

[16v_kid]

ill like to get my car also done by march...

good luck with yours buddy.:biggrin:

[Jarred]

Here are some pics for all you'll pic whores. :P

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P2080001-2.jpg
I wasn't happy with the tailgate. so I re did it a bit. Pretty straight now. Just waiting for guide coat to dry to make sure.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P2080002-2.jpg
Filled/smoothed/repaired A pillar. I managed to miss a low spot just under the rain gutter that i'll fix, easy done though. Ariel hole is done too, once it's highfilled it should be schmick!


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P2080003-2.jpg
This bits basically done as is the bit between the tail lights. A skim here and there, bit of sanding and it's done.


The Poowaahhhhh plant. scary.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P2080004-2.jpg

Don't mind my bad photo skills though! :biggrin:

[16v_kid]

and i thought i was bad at taking photos lol

[Preen59]

Lookin' the goods there dude. :)


Don't mind my bad photo skills though! :biggrin:

Chicks only like guys that have good skills.. :biggrin:

[Jarred]

and i thought i was bad at taking photos lol

i was shaking cause I was so scared of the powah! the deisel is putting out.

It was meant as a joke. some people may have missed that though. oooopsy.

[Preen59]

and i thought i was bad at taking photos lol

You are.... :nana:



:)

[16v_kid]

You are.... :nana:



:)


nah broo im getting better:):)

[16v_kid]

i was shaking cause I was so scared of the powah! the deisel is putting out.

It was meant as a joke. some people may have missed that though. oooopsy.

step back...

its a beast...:eek::eek::eek:

lmao

jokes bro

[Jarred]

More pics!

dragged the ol girl out into the sunlight today for a few snaps so you'll can see what state the whole car is in.

As far as boggin goes, it's mostly all done, bar the rear left qtr and a few finishing/minor touches.

pics:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P2120002-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P2120003-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P2120005-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P2120006-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P2120010-2.jpg
smooooooooth..

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P2120007-2.jpg
My pimp seats. Pleats are still intact and quite nice. seats a bit dusty though, but vynal is in great nick. :D

I'm getting there. Very close to high fill though with sydney trip this friday, prob not till next week :wink:

[Water Boy]

Wahoo go Jarred :biggrin:

[DubSteve]

Great work homeboy :D

[Preen59]

Great work homeboy :D

What he said.

[thestu]

good work j-rad!!!!!!

[gtimk5]

Great see you coming along with it mate, you are leaving me behind as I cant get any time on the caddy.
You plan on driving up to the nationals then?? Hope it doesnt use oil like mine did!! :biggrin:

[Goon]

I want that one.. :biggrin:

Looks awesome!

[Jarred]

Thanks Guys.

Yea I'm hoping it'll get to national's Andrew. It seems strong atm but I havn't had a chance to properly drive it, or do any real distances yet. Worse comes to worse I've got my old petrol 1600 - I'm determined to get my car there for Nats this year!

hopefully it'll have a very nice visual mods done by then too :wink:

[Peter Jones]

This one's for you Jarred!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/P1330433-1.jpg

[16v_kid]

LMAO HARD nice one pete

[Jarred]

:biggrin:

Cheers Pete.

hahahaha

[vipergreen]

Cute :-)

[Jarred]

I heart primer.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/P2230002-1.jpg

[16v_kid]

nice progress.

cant wait to see this when its done!

take care

[Water Boy]

Go son :biggrin:

[thestu]

:D good job bro!

[DubSteve]

Pimp dat **** :D

[Preen59]

Good work dude. :)

Have fun rubbing. :nana:

[Gipson]

lookin good man!
how longs things taken so far?

[Jarred]

lookin good man!
how longs things taken so far?

I started basically start of the year. missed 2 weeks cause of the tennis & being away. It's generally been about ave 4-5 hours a day I reckon. But then again, I'm not counting! It's taken longer than I wanted, but I'm getting there.

[Jarred]

I used a premixed primer other day [and trusted it] it turned out to be much too thick, hence sprayed really rough, which means lotsa wetsanding! yay.

I'm half way through the wetsanding & then everything with need another coat [which hopefully will go on much smoother] & then the final wetsand before it's ready for colour.

Pics.

Wetsanding always brings out the hidden sins. Bonnet turned out to be not quite as straight as I thought.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/P2240004-1.jpg

Also mocked up the taillights and rear bumper to check the repairs on the back qtr. Nearly done - but it'll never be perfect! As long as it doesn't look bad, that's ok with me.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/P2240001-1.jpg

close up.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/P2240002-1.jpg

[Water Boy]

Bumper straightened out well... Note 2 tow hooks is cool :nana:

[Jarred]

Bumper straightened out well... Note 2 tow hooks is cool :nana:

Yea I'll have to do something about that aye! rear bumper was fine from the crash, I just pulled it off the 2 door and whacked it on. beauty./

[Preen59]

Looking good dude. Big flat bonnets are really hard to get right from what i've been told. Even mine has a small dip in it in one spot.

[Jarred]

As smooth as a babies bottom. Well, a babies bottom that's been wetsanded with 400 that is.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/P3190009-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/P3190010-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/P3190011-1.jpg

I have to re check everything to make sure it's all smooth, that'll be wednesday. Fingers crossed for some colour on thursday.

[Golfer_76]

sorry if you've already answered this, but are you painting it the same colour?
cheers. Tim

[Jarred]

sorry if you've already answered this, but are you painting it the same colour?
cheers. Tim

nah, i'm changing to white. Nice and simple, colour that is. Hence why all the door jams/boot/door inners have been primed.

[Jarred]

mmmmmmm....


white.....


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/P3220012-1.jpg

[Tim]

all the coolest cars are white :P

[Preen59]

all the coolest cars are white :P

Damn right they are. You guys all copied me. :nana:

[Water Boy]

My ol man has been running a white Mk1 since 1983. :biggrin:

I do agree white cars are teh coolest!

[Jarred]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/P3250002-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/P3250003-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/P3250004-1.jpg

[greasykitchen]

My ol man has been running a white Mk1 since 1983. :biggrin:

I do agree white cars are teh coolest!

It is a cool colour BUT in my family there's a white Sigma and a white Camira :eek: :eek:

Good work there Jarred. It's cool to see people doing it themselves. Be good to see the finished product. :) :vw:

[16v_kid]

looking good mate!!


good work!


all the best.

[Water Boy]

Oh oh oh... :driver:

[anarchycamp]

looking damn good mate!

what sort of kit (compressor, gun etc) did you use for that job?

all your hard work has really payed off from looking at those pics! awesome!

[thestu]

nice!!! good work mate!

its a twin piston 50lt tank with a rating of 400cfm

and its a 700ml gravity feed gun :D

[Golf Houso]

Nice work Jarred, have you had to buff the paint back at all?

[Jarred]

Yea stu's on the money with the setup Except it's 400L/min, not CFM. Also 3HP. Would set you back about $600 at the cheapest. Compressor isn't a super high quality one, but does the job, as does the gun. Nice and simple to use, perfect for a DIY'er. Some of the fittings and/or air hose wasn't a perfect fit, so I had air leaks which was annoying, but I work around that.

Paint will need wetsanding to smooth it, and then buffing to make is nice and shiny. Roof and Bonnet aren't the best. I'll see how they come up after wetsanding, but I might give them another coat if I'm not happy with how they turn out. Finish off the gun wasn't the best in some places, but really good in others, go figure. A bit dissapointing, but I'm not a pro, and never claimed it! Got one big run and a few other small ones, they should wetsand out easily enough though [fingers crossed].

After wetsanding, I'm planning on taking it to a detailer [or getting one to come here] to have a mop over the paint and get rid of the small wetsanding abrasions, and give it a decent shine.

And the next time someone tells you that white is great cause it covers up all the imperfections, tell em it's BS! haha. White's just as shiny as any other paint, so don't expect a johnny mayer finish from a mick jagger base! To small extent, it is true though. Very small extent :bluesbro:

Hope that answers everything. Anything else, fire away. 6 weeks and counting.

& I'm still on the hunt for the afore mentioned detailer as well, :wink:

[anarchycamp]

your inspiring me....:p......i keep going back to thinking ill have a go at the few panels that need painting on mine but as its metallic it concerns me, i know its never going to be a pro job but if i could get it decent id be happy.

ive done a flat red paint job before and it turned out pretty well after a lot of prep. smash repair places are so damn expensive and generally dont want to touch older project cars unless you throw thousands (5-6-7-8k etc) at them.

i dunno... :?

[Jarred]

well, AFAIK, metallic's are harder to spray, cause you have to 'hatch' your spray pattern.

It would be good if you had a mate that had a setup, so you could borrow him & his stuff, and get a small paint tin and have a crack at it. It may not be that hard after all.

Alot of the paint work is what you do after as well. The way it's cut back is very important to final finish & depth etc. Hence why I'm getting a detailer to finish off my paint work.

Perhaps do all the prep work, & have the car in primer, and then get a place to just spray and finish the car. Should keep the cost at around 2-3K I would imagine. All they are doing is spraying a whole car, so they shouldn't be too expensive. Prep is time consuming, so doing that DIY, could save thousands easily I reckon

For my "ultimate golf" project [still planning & saving for] that is what I will be looking at doing. Depending on how much more talent & experience I get between now and then [AGGGGEEES away] will help me decide wether I do it or not. I won't be after show quality kinda stuff, but would want it to be pretty damn good, with the car kinda being my 'party piece'. I do enjoy bodywork & spray, & the feeling of having sprayed your car yourself is a pretty cool feeling. Unless its a really sh*t paint job! j:

All depends on the pennies. If you're not confident with a gun or want a super top finish, I'd keep saving & get atleast the color & finishing done by a pro, that way it'll look top & you'll be grinning everytime you see it!

HTH

[Jarred]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/P3260002-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/P3260001-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/P3260003-1.jpg

The big run, not that you can really see it.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/P3260004-1.jpg

[Retired]

Looking good Jarred, did you do the engine bay aswell or leave it yellow?

[velly_16v_cab]

looks great apart from the run, can you sand that out???

[thestu]

noiceeeee!

[Jarred]

Cam, engine bay is still yellow. couldn't be bother ripping the engine to paint, maybe one day though.

Vel, yea should rub out fine. It was on the first coat, so I gave that area some extra depth as I went along. should be fine. If not, I'll just hit it again I geuss.

[WABIT]

looks good dude, well done!

dom

[Water Boy]

Some good work done today :biggrin:

[Jarred]

Some good work done today :biggrin:

thanks in many parts to yourself.

should be mostly back together by start of next week. woot.

[Water Boy]

Big work on Tuesday hopefully :biggrin:

[roccodingo]

Jarred , you did this in Acrylic yeah ???

[Jarred]

Jarred , you did this in Acrylic yeah ???

Yes I did. ?

[ross_m]

Good job! The car is looking nice and fresh. What white is it anyway?

[Jarred]

Good job! The car is looking nice and fresh. What white is it anyway?

straight white. Turned out better than I thought it would actually.

edit; in terms of colour.

[Jarred]

Tadaaaaaah!

Reasonably productive weekend. Could have done it quicker, but took my time and cleaned everything, made a few things black etc.

All thats left to do: [in a manner of speaking]
outer window scrapers.
front windscreen
front passenger seat
misc interior bits and bobs.

pics because they're awesome.

yes, you may photoshoppe the first one :P
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/P4020005-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/P4020004-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/P4020003-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/P4020002-2.jpg

[Tim]

lookin good so far! It certainly is very white!

[WABIT]

looks awesome but you could of atleast straightened the front apron out LOL, and are you leaving it without the side trims?

dom

[Jarred]

front apron will be cover up in the end. I will end up getting something going on with the side trims. havn't decided exactly what. but that's not entierly crucial atm.

[Satanstoenail]

Looks great dude.

[greasykitchen]

Looks good. It's almost my car's twin (too many doors) right down to the sticker on the back window (no, not the P plate, the other one :D). And it's a couple of shades whiter too. Now that's real white. Is the tail gate from your old golf?
:)

[Water Boy]

Wahoo good boy Jarred you were a busy little boy over the weekend!

[16v_kid]

pahw....looks good mate..

but should dump it abit.

cheers

[Jarred]

hopefully once it's "done" it'll be dumped, but by more than 'abit' :wink:

Stephen; tailgate is actually from stu's old mk 1. I wanted to use mine but it was bent from the crash. Glass was still good though, which I'm glad about cause it's got the sticker on it, from before it was cool too :P
you wouldn't believe all the differences between early and late model cars, till you either get them side by side, or build one of each, all these sublte little features.

Just have to pop in the windscreen, change the DS seat belt, put new WB and outer CV's in, and it should be ready for RWC. & reg. By this friday?? I doubt it, but it's good to have a goal. :D

Anyone know any places to get bumpers straightened properly? Mine are bent..for obvious reasons :duh:

[GoLfMan]

looks good matey :D

[roccodingo]

Looking the part Jarred, great job mate :bigok:

[WABIT]

maybee a hotrod shop to get those bumpers straightened?

dom

[GoLfMan]

maybee a hotrod shop to get those bumpers straightened?

dom

There is a place that did my chromies before I owned them, their sticker is still on the back.... I'll check it out

[greasykitchen]

If they need to be rechromed it could be quite expensive as it's a 3 step process to get a good result. I guess it depends on how bent yours are.

I've got a badly bent but otherwise good rear chrome bumper that needs fixing but the cost put me off.

[Jarred]

yea, I was thinking hot rod shop too.

It's not so much the chrome that needs to be re-done, but it'd be so nice if they were straight!

hot rod shop was pretty high on my list, I'll also have to look around, i'm sure there will be some place that does bumpers and chrome trims and etc.

Got the windscreen in today with James. took us a while, but we got it in the end. FYI start the cord ends from the middle top, works out easier that way. Also picked up some WB & other stuff. hopefully it'lll be nearly ready for RWC by the end of the weekend.

[Golfer_76]

now you can change the photo in your banner jarrad :)

[jayjay]

gearbox chroming?! :)

[gtimk5]

Well done Jarred, You beat me by a long way with the resto race!!
I need time and some motorvation to finish the Caddy.
Looking good mate, Be interesting to see how it goes.
Congrats,
Andrew :)

[Jarred]

Thanks for the comments guys.

going to attempt driveshaft/hub/brake swap with my old 76er. if all goes well, maybe rego this week?!?!

hey, think big! :wink:

[Jarred]

So. after spending a few days fiddling around with driveshafts and CV's and like, i've almost got everything back together

got the wheels bearings pressed in this arvo, and the new CV boots were down yesterday. should be holding it's own weight again soon, i'm aiming to take it to roadworthy next week.

pics to come when i charge the battery's!

[william]

good news! By doing these things you wont have an issue and at its age they are common problems.
i absolutely love how the car has turned out so clean the white is such an elegant colour.

any plans on changing the wheels you always have steelies make this one different thats all its missing now

[Jarred]

Yea, I got some plans for some wheels.

not sure I'll have them before nats, which is a bit dissappointing, but oh well. not sure how it'll be come nats, have to see how everything goes.

I whacked the hubs in today, got it standing up on its own wieght again. Typical mk 1 though, fixed two things and found another 3 problems! Fitted up and bled the GTI brakes too. might need to re bleeed though. not quite hunky dory yet. and need to fix the alignment - bad!

[roccodingo]

Set the wheel camber first, then do your toe adjustment... looking good bud.

[Jarred]

Set the wheel camber first, then do your toe adjustment... looking good bud.

cheers Grant. :D just need to find a big shifter now...

[peedman]

U mean a shifter like this? :biggrin:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/100_3872-1.jpg

Looking good tho jarred, i wish i was so productive as u im so bloody lazy!

[Jarred]

what a mad shifter! hahahaha

http://www.narutomania.com/gallery/data/1117/house-do-want_thumbnail.jpg

hahahaha

[Jarred]

found my shifter and fixed the alignment, sort of. The wheels don't 'sqwabble' or 'wander' but the steering wheel is still off centre, even though the car is going [almost perfectly] straight. Do I need to take off the wheel and centre it, or is that a big no no?

I've only got adjust tie rod on one side...hmm..

I've bit the bullet, and booked her in for roadworthy on thursday morning. only 24 days left, so i'm kinda pushing it! wish me luck. :D

also, the deisels been a bit hard starting of late. I'm thikning glow plugs are going, as it needs two cranks to get going. & blows a big plume of smoke once it kicks over. Any way to test the plugs easily or something else I should look for? thanks deisel geeks! :D

[GoLfMan]

Jarred, just take the wheel off and put it back on straight. Thats the way its supposed to be done ;)

p.s good luck brother

[peedman]

check the glowplug fuse and the relay to see if uve got power. if yes, then im not sure of the correct way to test them but u can take them out and see if they heat up. once u take the bus bar off tho, you might as well replace them all as thats the toughest part of it all!!

edit: here we go found this
http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/CheapTricks/GlowPlugs.shtml

[Jarred]

I'm pretty sure it's the glow plugs, 2 or 3 probably. Hopefully I'll get around to changing them soon. We'll see.

Got my car back from roadworthy, with a nice short list.

1-Drivers seatbelt not retracting.
2-Spare tyre not secure.
3-Wiper assemb. worn.
4-Both wheels cyl's leaking [rear].
5-Windscreen washers not working.

Pretty easy list. For 2 I just have to remove the spare when I reshow it. For 1, I think I just have to remount part of the belt. 3, I already have brand new ones thanks for Dean @ VP. For 5, well just fill up the bottle!

5 I am a little worried about, since I've never played around with rear cyls before. Then again. I never knew how to paint before. or weld. I reckon I'll be ok. hopefully I'll be able to raid my 76er wreck for the appropriate parts!

[DubSteve]

Well done snitchzel head!

Your 4x4 stance should be gone soon to :)

[william]

jarrod thats a small list welldone! they are pretty picky in melb, cant you boys find a mate wink wink. drum brake assemblies are easy and you can get new wheel cylinders with a drum brake replacement kit from any bendix brake stockist.

[Peter Jones]

That's an easy lot.

I've got wheel cylinders galore already out if you want 'em.

I can also loan you a factory spare wheel strap for the RWC if you like. I've got a perfect one I keep just for roadworthies.


Pete

[Tim]

jarrod thats a small list welldone! they are pretty picky in melb, cant you boys find a mate wink wink.


it seems a lot of the old dodgy roady places have been hunted down and had their licences revoked. Thats certainly the case for the couple i used to know

[Jarred]

That's an easy lot.

I've got wheel cylinders galore already out if you want 'em.

I can also loan you a factory spare wheel strap for the RWC if you like. I've got a perfect one I keep just for roadworthies.


Pete

Ah Pete. good to 'see' you. Hopefully the ones off my 76er will do. I can just take out the spare wheel too apparently, that's fine. Wait a minute Pete, are you back already?

And william, mate, there's no need for a dodgy roadie on this car. everything's legit. almost.

[Peter Jones]

Yep, I'm back. Arrived at Tulla yesterday after 3.5 weeks in the US.

Photos to follow....:)

Pete

[Jarred]

Yep, I'm back. Arrived at Tulla yesterday after 3.5 weeks in the US.

Photos to follow....:)

Pete

:clap: excellent. That went quick though. I'll give you a buzz in a sec.

[Jarred]

WoooooooooooooooooooooooooooT!!!

I got it roadworthy today! The rear wheel assemblies off the 76'er were good enough to pass roadworthy, except then I had the brake warning light come on, which meant the couldn't pass it! Thankfully Andrew came to the rescue and it's fixed for now. The odo seems to have stopped working rencently, which almost cost me the roadworthy, but luckily cars pre 86 don't have to have a working odo, which is well, odd I geuss. most importantly it's past and now I can book it for rego! wooot!

[16v_kid]

Well done Jarrad!

Now you can drive it :driver:

You must be excited.


Cheers.

[Jarred]

Well done Jarred!

Now you can drive it :driver:

You must be excited.


Cheers.

well I could drive it before too. & like now, not legally yet.

I'm booked in for rego next tuesday [how I got in that quick I'll never know], then I'll be able to drive it legally!

Bring on next tuesday, that'll make it 10 days before we leave for nats. I wonder how many kms I can put on it between in 10 days!

[Water Boy]

Owh I better get my licence so I can have adrive of it :duh:

[Jarred]

Owh I better get my licence so I can have adrive of it :duh:

i think you need to get your license regardsless my friend! but yes, you've got a drive don't worry.

[GoLfMan]

Owh I better get my licence so I can have adrive of it :duh:

stop procrastinating boyo

[thestu]

NICE J-RAD!!!! :D happy for you brooozorrrr

[Jarred]

woot for rego!

went through almost without a hitch. It all worked out in the end though.

I'm totally broke now. I have alot of rattles and vibrations to fix before nats as well as a few other things. need to fix the odometer too so I can see how many kms i'm doing! I'm planning to do a fair bit of driving between now and friday after next. just to be sure!

[WABIT]

congrats homeboy! what were the hiccups you speak of?

dom

[Jarred]

congrats homeboy! what were the hiccups you speak of?

dom

almost had an issue with the reciept of sale/proof of ownership, almost. but it worked out.

[WABIT]

damn! that would have been a kick in the gooch! car is A1 and roadworthied!!! and the paperwork is stuffed!!!

dom

[DubSteve]

I had the same problem with the cabrio it was a pain in the anus!

[Preen59]

Congrats homie. Good to hear! :)


damn! that would have been a kick in the gooch!

New Sig.. :biggrin:

[16v_kid]

nice work buddy...


lol at preen at his sig.

madogs.

[Jarred]

one issue I need to get some ideas on.

Sounds like i've got a wheel bearing taht's being a bit tricky. Fronts are brand new, so I'm guessing rears are to blame.

symptoms: it's your basic whomp whomp whomp, and drone/hum. Goes away when turning right, or leaning left rather.

Solution? I'm geussing it's rear wheel bearings, I'm geussing that I'll be swapping bits over with the 76er and see how I go. or I've heard it could be tyres unevenly/badly worn. which they aren't. anything else cause this?

Just have to fix a few rattles in the dash vents & this whomp, and it's should be pretty right. Have to keep fiddling with the wheel alignment, something isn't hunky dory there.

oh yea, are GLD's prone to vibrating alot, esp through the steering wheel, just at idle?? anyone know what I mean?

[WABIT]

wheel bearings usually get louder when accellerating, hpe this helps

dom

[Preen59]

Sounds like its your right rear wheel bearing for sure. Just change the bearing (not a huuuuuge job) or swap the whole hub assy over from the 2 door if you're lazy.


If you do replace the bearing, remember to pack it properly.

Basically what you do is put some bearing grease in the palm of your hand, get the bearing and scrape the side of the cage through the grease hard against your palm, pushing the grease up in between the cage and the inner race. Do this working your way around the bearing as you go, from both sides.

Make sense? :)

[Whubbsie]

one issue I need to get some ideas on.

Sounds like i've got a wheel bearing taht's being a bit tricky. Fronts are brand new, so I'm guessing rears are to blame.

symptoms: it's your basic whomp whomp whomp, and drone/hum. Goes away when turning right, or leaning left rather.

Solution? I'm geussing it's rear wheel bearings, I'm geussing that I'll be swapping bits over with the 76er and see how I go. or I've heard it could be tyres unevenly/badly worn. which they aren't. anything else cause this?

Just have to fix a few rattles in the dash vents & this whomp, and it's should be pretty right. Have to keep fiddling with the wheel alignment, something isn't hunky dory there.

oh yea, are GLD's prone to vibrating alot, esp through the steering wheel, just at idle?? anyone know what I mean?

Mine does at least

[Jarred]

yea sure does preeny. Cheers mate. This is the bearing just under the cap yea?

Dom, it's hard to see... accelerating is a bit of a tough one in a GLD rememeber...

[Jarred]

Mine does at least

cheers, i think we need to compare notes one day.

[Water Boy]

I can confirm guys it goes places. A trip to Altona and back and the guage only moved a mm :eek:

Power is ummmm somewhere but who cares we did blocky of Deakin :bluesbro:

[GoLfMan]

I can confirm guys it goes places. A trip to Altona and back and the guage only moved a mm :eek:

Power is ummmm somewhere but who cares we did blocky of Deakin :bluesbro:
my mk1 gauge would have plummeted to half :eek:

[Water Boy]

my mk1 gauge would have plummeted to half :eek:

Yes a combination of your heavy right foot and Webber is very fuel efficent :driver:

[GoLfMan]

Yes a combination of your heavy right foot and Webber is very fuel efficent :driver:

negative, add to that clutch slip, a weber that isnt supposed to be on this engine (my DCOE is out of action for a tad ;) ) sighhh
so many things to fix so little time

[Preen59]

yea sure does preeny. Cheers mate. This is the bearing just under the cap yea?

Dom, it's hard to see... accelerating is a bit of a tough one in a GLD rememeber...

Yeah there's two bearings. One at the front, one at the back. Even if it looks fine it's probably still knackered.

You need to take the cap off and take the split pin out, then undo the nut. The drum then comes out/off.

You'll need to knock the outer races out with a pin punch and a hammer, from the inside out. By that, i mean you have to push them out from the opposite side if you get what i'm trying to say. Make sure you tap it one side, then the other etc to keep it square as it comes out.

Once they're out, give the whole lot a good clean and bash the new races back in the same way. Don't worry about hurting the race hitting it back in.. You won't. :)

Then you need to pack the bearings as i've stated earlier.When you reassemble the whole lot, you want to put just a little bit of pre load on the bearings, enough to put just a little resistance on the drum when you rotate it.. So you want it to be "firm", not "tight".

Hope that helps.. :)

[peedman]

Stolen from danjreeds site, how to pack bearings:

http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/Campingart/jettatech/rearbrakes/TechTipsVol2Issue3.pdf

You can lube the drum up a bit with grease to help it when u put the races in :)

[mollins]

well done mate.

your odometer will be easy to fix, just pull out the clocks and take the back off your speedo panel and there is a small worm gear set. I bet the driving gear for the odometer has slipped clear of the worm gear. You can just tap it back on and it will work.

If you wasnt a more permanent fix, maybe add a drop of superglue or something to keep it on there.

Bearings are easy, just take your time and don't tighten the nut too much. If you have a manual, read the procedure for checking the play in the bearing.

Top work :cool46:

[Jarred]

cheers guys. Now I just need to find the motorvation to get out there in the cold! :D

Maybe later this arvo I will find some time!

[Jarred]

I've fixed up a few things since last post. still have a bearing noise [only half as bad now]. looks like I"ll need to whack the inner bearing out as well and re pack that, or do a swapsy with the 76er even.

Fixed up the odo, well didn't fix it cause I couldnt' be bother, so I used the one outta my 76er as well.

Last "tank" [only 200 odd clicks] I got a fuel econ of 6.00L/100km. Which I was a tad disappointed with. It was a fair mix of driving though including heaving traffic, freeway, and a fair amount of sooting people :D

Something I need to do tomorrow, in prep for the road trip, is take a few spares and tools. Any one have any recommendations?

So far it's:
oil
water
spare hoses
fuses
tow rope
spare tyre
cable ties [of course]

anything I should add to that?

Cheers guys.

[peedman]

I get about 6l/100km on my turbo so go figure. Should be good seeing this car up in person :)

I think uve got everything on that list. Maybe bring some eleccy tape and duct tape too...

[Peter Jones]

Torch
Jumper leads



Pete

[thestu]

crazy hat and a mexican midget that can climb out the window and fix the car while its still driving! :D

[Water Boy]

Sooooooooooooooooooooooot :nana:

[Jarred]

Well.

after getting re aquainted with my audi. i'm pretty sure I'm going to need more power.

and a new alternator possibly too after the trip back from sydney.

[hiho]

time to turbocharge!

[mollins]

no oil squirters for a turbo...

time to supercharge!!

[Peter Jones]

and a new alternator possibly too after the trip back from sydney.

There's an alternator on my diesel wrecker you're welcome to.

Glad it made the round trip OK.

What was the fuel consumption like?

Pete

[Jarred]

Turns out the alt problem might be easier than first thought.

seems to be a missing bolt in there and hence a loose alt belt. :bluesbro:

fuel consumption was around 6.0L/100km. that's with 2 blokes, and a boot and back seat full of parts and luggage. and 4spd at 110kph. And also possibly a sticky thermostat.

It was about $120 bucks worth of juice for the weekend. and I got 1 comment when filling up " has this little thing got a diesel in it? who woulda thought"

I also have parts for you Pete. I'll catch you on the weekend if you're around.,

[Jarred]

thought i'd quickly update this. she's been runnning like a trooper recently.

one of the lower alternator bolts fell out when coming back from sydders, which caused the alt not to charge the batt and the battery go flat and not power my lights and wipers; both of which are very handy at night. when it's raining.

Fitted up a 'cold air' intake and 'oil catch can' the other day aswell. Although i think i need to change the oil catch so it can't vent to atmosphere.

The 'cold air' intake just extends off the standard intake, just stop the air coming in straight off the engine. noticable improvement in smoothness whilst accelerating. better feel, even if there's no actually power increase.

Should also have a noticeable altitude drop soon toooo.:D

[Jarred]

few pics from photoshoot last night. Cheers mitch for the camera work.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/06/P1030651-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/06/P1030583-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/06/P1030585-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/06/P1030591-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/06/P1030593-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/06/DSCF3049-1.jpg

[Preen59]

no oil squirters for a turbo...

time to supercharge!!

^^^^^ Do it. ^^^^^


:biggrin:

[thestu]

ffs hurry up and put your coils in your lazy man!!!!

[99gti]

She has realy come up a treat man, congrats.

Now drop it already!!!

[Jarred]

cheers Neil. I still havn't polished it completely yet,. you can tell in some of the pics.

I'm still having an issue with the batt/alt, as I ran out of electricity last night again. Had the lights on for maybe an hour, without the car on. Battery was at 11v.

I swapped batt's with Josh, so I could get home, and now my batt [after josh's alt charging it last night] is back up to 12.6ish v. When running, it's reading 13.6-7v, which would imply that the alternator is still working.

The accesory belt, is practically the same tightness [spelling] as on Joshs. I'm a bit stumped really, do I have an open circuit in my car somewhere perhaps? or are dead glow plugs sapping too much juice?

where should I start looking?

EDIT: 7:00pm, just checked the battery, 12.35v. Will check again tomorrow, see what's what.

[hiho]

Your car looks sensational. Well done! Your hard work has been worthwhile.

[Jarred]

checked the voltage now [11am] and it's 12.26v. which is 0.09v in about 10hours. should i be concerned?!?

[ontarv]

if your multi meter has amps select 200 mamps
remove one battery lead conect multi meter to battery post and
the other lead to the lead
have everything off the multi meter should not read over .04 mamps
if it does remove one fuse at a time till you find the curcuit with a drain
hope that helps you Jarrad

[16v_kid]

jarred i had to do it....couldt help my self lol

hope you like it.

also edit in the center hub on the rear.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/06/jarredlol-1.jpg

also congrats with it. looks sweet.

opps i just saw that i didn't crop the top bit out...but who cares..focus on the car lol

[Jarred]

nice one Gordan, thanks. now i really can't wait to do it in real life!

Probably the exact stance i'll be aiming for. or maybe lower..:D

[16v_kid]

nice one Gordan, thanks. now i really can't wait to do it in real life!

Probably the exact stance i'll be aiming for. or maybe lower..:D

no worries Jarred!

Yeah i cant wait aswell, shes going to look mint.

Good luck.

[Jarred]

if your multi meter has amps select 200 mamps
remove one battery lead conect multi meter to battery post and
the other lead to the lead
have everything off the multi meter should not read over .04 mamps
if it does remove one fuse at a time till you find the curcuit with a drain
hope that helps you Jarrad

i did this. multi meter initally read 1. [perhaps maybe as in overload for the 200mA setting.] Went through the fuses, [none are damaged] and pulled the 8th fuse [from the left] and then the reading went to zero. put the fuse back in and now the multi meter reads 0.00. did i just fix my first elctrical problem?!? :eek:

alternator is charging, quickly fired her up, and the voltage jumped to 13.5sh. So all is well in that respect.

[GoLfMan]

Probably the exact stance i'll be aiming for. or maybe lower..:D
lower...... its about time you stopped being conservative and boring with your cars :nana:

[Jarred]

lower...... its about time you stopped being conservative and boring with your cars :nana:

how is respraying and shaving two out of my two project cars, conservative!

just cause i have good taste in cars & mods, and don't buy lowered suspension before my car is even registered...:nana:

[16v_kid]

how is respraying and shaving two out of my two project cars, conservative!

just cause i have good taste in cars & mods, and don't buy lowered suspension before my car is even registered...:nana:

:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

[Spyda]

lower...... its about time you stopped being conservative and boring with your cars :nana:

+1

If you lower it there is less chance of fliping it :nana:

(too much?)

[GoLfMan]

how is respraying and shaving two out of my two project cars, conservative!

just cause i have good taste in cars & mods, and don't buy lowered suspension before my car is even registered...:nana:

because its then just a resprayed and shaved 4wd ;)

[Jarred]

because its then just a resprayed and shaved 4wd ;)

nah, it's not 4wd. it's only 2wd remember. Geez you're silly at times Josh.

[thestu]

nah seriously jarred i think you have to do some crazy things...no offence but your cars haven't been much different than standard!!!

[Jarred]

nah seriously jarred i think you have to do some crazy things...no offence but your cars haven't been much different than standard!!!

like i said before, just because i have good taste in modifying cars and like my cars all one colour... my style is oem+ anyways.


besides, it's my car. i'll do what i want when i want, and when i have the funds to do some.

remember i like old cars, not pieces of shyte.

[GoLfMan]

whens your last exam so we can drop this thing?!

[Jarred]

friday 19th in the arvo. so sat arvo after it is.

[GoLfMan]

friday 19th in the arvo. so sat arvo after it is.

I'll be done then aswell :)