Project: '76 Golf GL - the resto begins!

[572]

Yea on the MK1.

Justin's looking but can't find it!

EDIT: Found something so hopefully that's it!

[Celestine]

I think we've found it - as I've basically given everything to Jon over the phone of what was written on the compliance plate. Nothing to be found on the strut towers (as the Haynes manual said it's on the RHS tower).

I'll probably have to get a decent size drop down sheet along with a this gazebo Jon and I purchased ages ago. Or even better still, I have been told that there is a place up here in Brisbane which has a proper spray booth and heating unit that you can rent for a day at a certain rate (which I'm still looking into).

I was looking at a reserve tank of about 40L's and I'd definately be using at least a 2HP compressor. After having a more careful look and online comparison, I might have a slight change of heart in choosing which spray gun I want to purchase for this job (or just pay someone else to do it).

[static1800]

The main thing with spraying is the compressor needs a quick refresh rate, so it can keep up with the constant spray.

[Jarred]

generally a 2HP wont be enough unelss it has a unusualy high cfm rate. most 2.5 Hp's and above will have adequate cfm rates, but doing you research is vital!

If i had my time over painting my car, I would primer it at home, but spray the top coat in a booth, defiantly worth it i'd say, even if it was a bit costly..

[Preen59]

8 or 10 CFM is more than enough on the compressor apparently. Hope that helps. Good luck.

[572]

So the analysis from today is that the A pillars are way to far gone. Imagine them as a 4 sided box - 3 of the 4 sides are rusted out and soft and the 4th we don't know 'cause that's where the window is. We reckon it's too far gone so verdict at this stage is scrap

[Preen59]

So the analysis from today is that the A pillars are way to far gone. Imagine them as a 4 sided box - 3 of the 4 sides are rusted out and soft and the 4th we don't know 'cause that's where the window is. We reckon it's too far gone so verdict at this stage is scrap

That can be repaired. If you can find a good old school panel beater or a good hot rod builder. It'll cost you though.. Such a pitty, there's so many mk1s with that problem.

Sorry to see that, it was shaping up well.

[Jarred]

It's real easy to pop out the window, so you should have another look at this.

I wouldn't let this stop me from going on. Half the mk 1's out there, that are on the road, have rust this bad anyways!, so you're amongst fine company, thats for sure!

[Preen59]

It's real easy to pop out the window, so you should have another look at this.

I wouldn't let this stop me from going on. Half the mk 1's out there, that are on the road, have rust this bad anyways!, so you're amongst fine company, thats for sure!

(To quote the Fonz) Correct-a-mundo.

I wouldn't be ending it at this point. No goof you find will be perfect.

[Celestine]

We have decided that it would be easier to part the vehicle as parts and purchase another one that is in much better condition than this current one.

Although it can be repaired, we started this as a budget project. As Jon previously mentioned, both of us are new to dubs and our first one has been rather bumpy and quiet troublesome.

Hopefully by parting out the good parts, we can put some money towards another better condition MkI. It's a pity to see this car go but we thoroughly reckon that it would be in both it's best interest and ours.