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Which is the best MK1??
Ian Bugden - January 14th, 2006 at 08:50 PM

Hi all,
I am new to the water pumper scene (No coolant used in the past) and I am thinking of getting a mk1 golf as a run around whilst I restore my other two beetles. I have heard that '79 on are beeter as there are German made, is this so?? I want a 4 door with tow bar and the 4 headlight grill. Is the 4 headlight a standard thing or a optional extra?? Are they available?

Thanks for any info, advice.

Ian.


vwrallycar - January 15th, 2006 at 02:33 PM

hi the 78 onwards mark 1 golfs were built outside of australia whereas the 76 and 77 were built here. i have heard the aussie cars werent as good but they all rust, so its just a matter of finding a good one.
speak to Karmen on here he bought mine and is selling it i think. its a 79 diesel


SteveMk2 - January 17th, 2006 at 09:13 PM

Hi Ian, long time no see... Coming to Wheels in March?

Should have just dropped me a line for this one.... 78's and 79's tend to rust A LOT less than the Australian spec ones. Tow bars are not too much of an issue, because I am sure there are heaps of wrecks out there with bars. They just attach them to the rear bumper, so it would be a matter of unbolting and fitting, then wiring up. The 4 headlight thing is failry rare. It only came out on post 1980 GTI's, GTX's and Drivers in the UK. Your best bet would be Nick at Volksparts who had one last I checked, or Brian Patterson at GTI on 02 9653 1114. you can also fit later model Cabrio grilles to the Mk1.


karmen - January 18th, 2006 at 12:12 PM

as vwrally said ..(taaMatthew)

yes have theee car 4 u with all u want but sooo much more

if u want c-d player
diesel economy
mags
if not we can take them off and do standard
she is lowered and
wait...
has 4 h/light grille and spiler and gti wheel arches and rust is zilch after small treatment
e-mail me 4 pics
cheers


Ian Bugden - January 18th, 2006 at 07:30 PM

Hi Steve,
What date is wheels?? and where this year? I may take the '59 out for a run.
I have just about bought a '77 (or is it a '76???) 4 door with towbar no rust, origional paint, cd and bigger vw wheels (i didn't pay attention as to wheter they were 15" or 14") I am paying $725. which I think is good as it has 3 months rego on it. The interior is origional tan vinyl and looks to be in good nick. If the engine ever blows then look out as I have a sneaky plan for it in the long run.

Please keep the Advice coming!!!


karmen - January 24th, 2006 at 04:56 PM

lets know if u need any bits Ian

am parting a 80 s

have lotsa other bits


SteveMk2 - January 30th, 2006 at 02:22 PM

Hey Ian. Welcome to the dark side....
Wheels is on in March. From memory it is the 1st or 2nd weekend. Will let you know closer to the time.


karmen - January 30th, 2006 at 08:01 PM

diesel is darker lol