 Red Mk1 Scirocco Project, ...not for the scirocco purist |
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| Red Mk1 Scirocco Project, ...not for the scirocco purist |
 Dec 21 2011, 03:17 PM
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 StevenK  Group: Members Posts: 176 Joined: 7-July 09 From: west Member No.: 29,911  |
Hello good people,
I want to do a progress tread on here to keep track of what I’m doing and to get ideas, help, comments and criticisms. Well, background; I acquired a red mk1 scirocco in Cork (off mars83 on this site), these are my favourite VW and I had been after one for ages. Now I have a MK1 Mk2 scirocco and a corrado. Trending much.. Anyway, I got her home months ago at this stage, end of July I think, didn’t do much with her because of Work/College. I did start it and drive it about, ran well but its LHD and very counterintuitive. So I Parked her and stripped a lot outta it to see the rust…. Oh lord the rust. Im hoping the pictures will show up. Dad made a rotisserie for it which is very handy. Also this is my first attempt at welding and car resto. Which is obvious, as Im writing this my face is un-mercifully sunburned. (wear a mask) The plan right now is to get the body soild. Get all the rust outta there. Also this is done on strict budget. So much so that the steel that’s going into her is off an old diesel tank and other scraps, hey I’m a student. Dad is working on a mk1 escort 8ft away so help is always handy The first pics are off the ad the way I bought her (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/imgp0543h.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/imgp0546.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/imgp0545c.jpg) Safe at home: (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/23072011217.jpg) Rolling around: (in july) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/20082011287.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/20082011286.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/20082011285.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/20082011284.jpg) An idea of some of the rust.. (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/20082011288-1.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/26072011240.jpg) Joe scraping off some shite: (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/19112011319.jpg) Some repairing: (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/27112011321.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/pc210166.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/pc200159.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/pc200165.jpg) As you can see, I have some work ahead of me. Plan right now is to make it solid and RHD, with coraddo dash. Im not going for anything like original. It'll only look like a scirocco when im done All comments very welcome, if any one has left over scirocco bits I might need, i'd love to hear from you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) -------------------- {{scirocco Mk1 '78 in process}}
Audi Coupe 2.2 '89 coraddo 1.6GTD '91 {scirocco gt11 1.8 weber '92} scirocco gti 8v 1.6 '82 No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. |
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Dec 21 2011, 03:25 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 530 Joined: 24-November 08 From: mayo Member No.: 14,623 |
I hope you know you have a lot of work ahead of you but don't loose intrest it's all worth it in the end
-------------------- Corrado project MK1 GTI PROJECT
 by the way they are never finished |
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 Dec 21 2011, 03:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 304 Joined: 4-October 10 Member No.: 33,354 |
great project . best of luck with the resto !!! |
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Dec 21 2011, 03:32 PM
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StevenK Group: Members Posts: 176 Joined: 7-July 09 From: west Member No.: 29,911 |
QUOTE (dent doc @ Dec 21 2011, 03:25 PM)  I hope you know you have a lot of work ahead of you but don't loose intrest it's all worth it in the end I know... but its a learning experience, and im enjoying the hardship (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I have sills i bought off vwheritage so thats alot of it sorted. -------------------- {{scirocco Mk1 '78 in process}}
Audi Coupe 2.2 '89 coraddo 1.6GTD '91 {scirocco gt11 1.8 weber '92} scirocco gti 8v 1.6 '82 No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. |
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Dec 21 2011, 03:42 PM
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 Oh Glenn, you nasty! Group: Members Posts: 2,931 Joined: 19-December 05 From: Dublin Member No.: 4 |
Fair play to you, keep the faith. Not many left so worth saving. I used to see this car on the Tallaght bypass on my way to work on a regular basis. 86 Dublin plate.
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Dec 21 2011, 03:48 PM
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StevenK Group: Members Posts: 176 Joined: 7-July 09 From: west Member No.: 29,911 |
QUOTE (Glenn @ Dec 21 2011, 03:42 PM) Fair play to you, keep the faith. Not many left so worth saving. I used to see this car on the Tallaght bypass on my way to work on a regular basis. 86 Dublin plate. No way, small world. And thanks for the encouragement! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) -------------------- {{scirocco Mk1 '78 in process}}
Audi Coupe 2.2 '89 coraddo 1.6GTD '91 {scirocco gt11 1.8 weber '92} scirocco gti 8v 1.6 '82 No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. |
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Dec 21 2011, 05:33 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,365 Joined: 20-December 05 From: Illinois/Kerry/Cork Member No.: 68 |
Just saved the page to follow. Your half my age and have done twice what Id ever attempt already so fair play!
Im sure it'll get easier and faster as you go. Best of luck -------------------- BMW 330ci Coupe, Porsche 944, Project Mk2 GTI and an Audi A4 TDI It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses. |
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Dec 21 2011, 05:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 783 Joined: 30-August 09 From: cork Member No.: 30,310 |
was looking forward to this since you took it off my hands,
best of luck with it, at least its in safe hands, youve most the work done now that you know what you need to do. if you think that rust is bad just wait for the pics of the other one,haha. oh should still have the handbook for the escort around somewhere if you want me to send it up to ya. -------------------- |
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Dec 21 2011, 06:16 PM
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 F**K THE SCENE BUILD WHAT YOU WANT TO BUILD Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 23-March 07 From: Dundalk Member No.: 1,598 |
Fair play for taking it on, really taken a liking to mk1 Rocco's lately
-------------------- F**K THE SCENE ITS YOUR CAR BUILD WHAT YOU WANT TO BUILD
Audi A4 TDI www.josephmcgrathphotography.com |
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Dec 21 2011, 06:37 PM
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 37 Joined: 14-August 11 Member No.: 56,294 |
That's a nice project but a big job, anyway good luck with it and keep the pictures coming.
-------------------- My New Year's resolutions are:
1. Stop making lists. B. Be more consistent. 7. Learn to count. |
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Dec 21 2011, 10:50 PM
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 Bitches be crazy. Group: Members Posts: 1,941 Joined: 3-December 08 From: Clare/Limerick Member No.: 15,235 |
Love mk1 rocco's. Dream vw. but woah thats a lot of rust. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Best of luck with it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
-------------------- 85 mk2 Golf
Mk1 Golf Polo Gt Polo Coupe Scirocco Gt2 G40 Breadvan B3 TD Estate Audi A4 PD115 9a Corrado 318 tds Touring |
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Dec 22 2011, 04:18 PM
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 classicKM Group: Members Posts: 570 Joined: 5-February 07 From: dont no most of the time!!!! Member No.: 1,263 |
delighted to see this been restored love the mk1 scirocco keep up the good work
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Dec 28 2011, 09:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 212 Joined: 15-May 09 From: galway Member No.: 28,096 |
first off good luck with this,
mine was rusted in the same places too, its a lot of work ahead of you, get your grinder out and keep cutting till its all gone or it will haunt you forever, easier do it all now if in doubt cut it out if your stuck for anything drop me a message, i might have what your looking for or know where to find it |
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Dec 29 2011, 11:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 21-October 09 From: Cork- where rebels are born!!! Member No.: 30,769 |
best of luck with this, fair play to you for having a go at it, they're really nice cars, cant beat old skool!
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Jan 6 2012, 01:24 AM
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StevenK Group: Members Posts: 176 Joined: 7-July 09 From: west Member No.: 29,911 |
QUOTE (4DMK1 @ Dec 28 2011, 09:54 PM) if in doubt cut it out ^ My newest motto (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Didnt get much done over the holidays, but started tipping away at it again, one day I accidently thought about the whole car and how to finish it. I was quite disheartened for the next few days (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) . another thing i've learned is to just do small bits at a time. Read the book page by page as it were. Thanks everyone for encouragement @Donie Thanks I had forgotten about it again Ive more pictures. worth a thousand words and all : (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/PC230161_001.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/PC230165_001.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/PC230168_001.jpg) Yes there is rust (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/PC230160_001.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/PC230173_001.jpg) I did finish the corner but failed to take a picture (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/PC230179_001.jpg) The Headlight was done before and was quite "fun" to do (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/PC270180_001.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/PC270185_001.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/PC300189_001.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/P1030202_001.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/P1030200_001.jpg) the back axle hanger (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/P1050206_001.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/P1050215_001.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/P1050207_001.jpg) A new folded piece to run nearly the lenght of the car (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/P1050218_001.jpg) Also Does anyone know if the sills on the 1st mk1 different to the 2nd mk1? the sills I bought arent right at all the, the slope of it is way off. I must take a photo. it'll make more sence. Again comments and advice welcome Oh and an anvil Dad filed out of a piece of railway track whwn he was younger: (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/P1030199_001.jpg) -------------------- {{scirocco Mk1 '78 in process}}
Audi Coupe 2.2 '89 coraddo 1.6GTD '91 {scirocco gt11 1.8 weber '92} scirocco gti 8v 1.6 '82 No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. |
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Jan 6 2012, 02:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,365 Joined: 20-December 05 From: Illinois/Kerry/Cork Member No.: 68 |
Are you holding up that anvil with your thumb? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)
Good job. Looking at pics of mk1 and mk2's the sills do look a bit different alright. Would you consider getting the worst bits sandblasted before welding? -------------------- BMW 330ci Coupe, Porsche 944, Project Mk2 GTI and an Audi A4 TDI It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses. |
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Jan 6 2012, 10:44 AM
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 vw pervert Group: Members Posts: 115 Joined: 13-March 06 From: Mayo/Westmeath Member No.: 362 |
QUOTE (Qbritgohm @ Jan 6 2012, 01:24 AM) Also Does anyone know if the sills on the 1st mk1 different to the 2nd mk1? the sills I bought arent right at all the, the slope of it is way off. I must take a photo. it'll make more sence. Always great to see a Mk1 rocco being saved!! Best of luck with the project!! I think rot is pretty much par for the course with these!! As regards the shape of the sills, I have a series 1 and can PM you a pic of the sill in her for comparison if you like. -------------------- Welcome to your control panel
Your current Signature |'06 A4 TDI 170 S Line |'84 mk1 golf(slow moving/standstill project)| '91 Mk2 Golf 1.9 TDI | '90 Golf GTI Cabrio | '77 Scirocco | |
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Jan 6 2012, 06:27 PM
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StevenK Group: Members Posts: 176 Joined: 7-July 09 From: west Member No.: 29,911 |
QUOTE (westdubber @ Jan 6 2012, 10:44 AM) Always great to see a Mk1 rocco being saved!! Best of luck with the project!! I think rot is pretty much par for the course with these!! As regards the shape of the sills, I have a series 1 and can PM you a pic of the sill in her for comparison if you like. that'd be great, i took a better pic of what angle im on about Original (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/3rd%20sil/P1060224.jpg) New (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/3rd%20sil/P1060223.jpg) I have a plan now anyway so its not the end of the world, but just incase theres a dramatic difference between the 1st type and 2nd type that i havent seen yet i might get them replaced Pics of the strip I just put in (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/3rd%20sil/P1060225.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/3rd%20sil/P1060226.jpg) (IMG:http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/Qbritgohm/2nd%20lot/3rd%20sil/P1060227.jpg) im really impressed with it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) -------------------- {{scirocco Mk1 '78 in process}}
Audi Coupe 2.2 '89 coraddo 1.6GTD '91 {scirocco gt11 1.8 weber '92} scirocco gti 8v 1.6 '82 No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. |
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Jan 6 2012, 06:35 PM
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StevenK Group: Members Posts: 176 Joined: 7-July 09 From: west Member No.: 29,911 |
QUOTE (Oisin @ Jan 6 2012, 02:45 AM) Are you holding up that anvil with your thumb? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy.gif) Good job. Looking at pics of mk1 and mk2's the sills do look a bit different alright. Would you consider getting the worst bits sandblasted before welding? Thanks, Yeah id love to get my hands on a sandblaster, much easier to weld and I'd be able to see what I'm at, nothing worse that welding in a plate and finding a load of rust 4 microns away (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) just dont have the monies (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) -------------------- {{scirocco Mk1 '78 in process}}
Audi Coupe 2.2 '89 coraddo 1.6GTD '91 {scirocco gt11 1.8 weber '92} scirocco gti 8v 1.6 '82 No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. |
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Jan 12 2012, 10:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 783 Joined: 30-August 09 From: cork Member No.: 30,310 |
http://www.sjebbandsons.com/sandblasting-83-c.asp
thats where i got my sandblasting stuff, not the best in the world but it does the job just fine, think the brother got a bucket of sand at the beach, had to go through it a few times to get the big bits out, and dry it til its bone dry, works a treat if you get an agitator in there(or just keep kicking the bucket (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) ) http://sciroccoregisterforum.co.uk/carforu...f=5&t=10130 set of mk1 sills for ya, the mk2 sills are different, but if i remember right the mk1 golf sills sre pretty much the exact same, bar the ends of them. its coming on great, looking at the pics im amazed it hasnt fallen off the spit. best of luck and keep it up. -------------------- |
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