My version of "Overhaulin"

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by cgarr

Is there any difference in the brakes besides the rear disk on the GTI? Do I need the complete cross axle or just pull the rear brakes and mounting plates? Front disks should be the same on both?

It has been a while, but I think they are slightly bigger, but it is easy to build that set on the bench while the car is still on the ground.. Axle should be the same, so you can just pull the brakes..

My old truck.

[cgarr]

I have been really focusing on the mechanical right now. I got the engine pretty much done except for a new o2 sensor. All new belts, timing belt and cam set correct, timing cover that was missing, water leaks fixed, fan temp sensor, relays, wiring fixed etc. Even go the AC working and blowin cooooold. Next is to pull the front suspension and replace all the rubber bushings, ball joints and tie rod ends, kind of tighten it up.

Maybe a little bling with the power coating of a few engine parts yet too!

[cgarr]

I got the headliner glassed back up so its solid again and put in new padding, next is to glue back in the headliner.

Taking next week off to get the car ready for paint, hopefully paint it next weekend!


Getting it stripped down, I think I will leave the side glass in, I can run some cord inside the rubber to raise it away from the body for painting!

[Tobra]

check it out, GRM did one sort of like this
Volkswagen Golf: Project Cars: Grassroots Motorsports Magazine

[cgarr]

Painting the off the car parts: Bumpers go some bulldog adhesion promoter:

[azasadny]

Very nice...

[Mrmerlin]

not sure where you at with the project but it would be a great idea to remove the interior as much as possible prior to painting,
everything will have a layer of red and clear on it

[cgarr]

Its ready for paint this Wednesday if I get the shop cleaned up!

[crustychief]

That is really looking good!

[cgarr]

On its way to our paint shop, should be a perfect day for painting tomorrow!

[enzo1]

can't wait to see it.... great thread...

[cgarr]

Its all red again! Didnt turn out too bad but I think I will color sand it and buff it out since I have the time:

[azasadny]

Very nice!!!

[mikeferg75]

Cool!

[David McLaughlin]

Great job! My A2 Golf GT (couldn't afford the i) was my favorite. This project is looking very nice.

[MBAtarga]

Originally Posted by cgarr

Didn't notice until this picture - the shade of red - how close is that color to guards red? That's the stock VW color?

[cgarr]

Its a stock VW color used for a lot of years, its Tornado Red.

[Tim Hancock]

Nice Craig!!!! You work fast. What kind of paint did you use? Nearly every car I have ever painted has at least a touch of orange peel... Wet sanding and buffing sucks, only you can decide whether it needs it or not.

[cgarr]

I want to get the over spray and some orange peel, it was hot today, off the surface so some 1500 and a good compound should do it. I have found that if you get it within the first 48 hours its a heck of a lot easier to buff out!

[Roby466]

Nice work and nice gift!!