Project - "with bated breath"

[gldgti]

Just remember, the lines are waaaay easier to remove while the car is stripped like it is now, and also, rust can be on the inside of the brake lines just as easily (if not more so) as the outside, because brake fluid absorbs water and it will corrode ferrous metal (steel), particularly if the car has been sitting, apart, or not driven, for a long time.



not trying to scare you into spending money, just FYI

The body looks beautiful.

[Goon]

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Decided on R902 - Grauweiss, as my colour. Laid down 1 light coat over panels and some of the body, funny thing with top coat. I can see tiny little imperfections now, even though I though the primer was perfect on almost everything. So a bit more body work and sanding etc..

It has been a massive journey so far, and I've still got a long way to go honestly. It feels good to starting seeing my parts and work coming together.

Will post up more pictures, once I take them! With something besides my smashed up iPhone!

[Jarred]

Nice work!

it's good that you picked up on the imperfections now, rather than after it was all sprayed!

[Pilks]

any more progress? looks amazing so far, top notch bodywork it looks like

wish i put that much time into prepping mine, oh the joys of seeing sanding marks in your paint.

[WhiteMK1]

Loving the progress of this Golf <3 I hope to do something similar when I get mine

[Goon]

Thanks for the encouragement guys, I really need it! As the car is currently a few hours travel from me for the moment so progress is slow. Which is why I'm going bangbusters every time I'm there.

I've just spent this last weekend from Friday till Sunday workin on it, had some really good progress. Managed to get the rest of the rear beam, brakes off and fuel tank which I'd been delaying because I didn't have the right tools lol.
I also managed to give over half of the rear interior and exterior it's first coat of colour which turned out stunning, although there were 2 little bits of crows feet which is extremely irritating..

I did take some photos but I've left my camera in the shed, but they're coming!

[Goon]

Opppsy! Look what I gone done bought!!


97 Audi A4 1.8T! Should mentioned it's a write off due to vandalism, but completely drivable with red leather. No guessing what I got it for..

Car should be receiving last coat of paint this weekend, if the weather holds off then it's time to start putting it back together will be using original engine for the time being until i get everything i need together for the conversion.

[sports racer]

Let me know when you're breaking the Audi. I'm sure some of the stuff you don't want will fit perfectly into the wife's 98 Passat.

Cheers

Paul

[Goon]

Will be a little while before I start stripping it, as I want to remove as much as possible to re-use in this build. Although I now have 2 parts cars.. Luckily I've got a very understanding partner!

If there's anything you really need though, hit me up in PM and we'll work something out!

Should have a heap of new progress photos to share after this weekend, can't wait! Ordered about a $1000 worth of gear too.