South African GT mk1

[Azza]

Pics

[Azza]

Im obviously not computer literate,trying to put pics on here but im having difficulty

[Lennart]

Welcome here!
We're obviously anxious to see some pics! You can upload your photo's in the gallery: http://www.volksforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9988

Where in SA are you located? :)

[Azza]

Hope this works!
:) http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/7/1/8/8/blank2.JPG

[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

1983 MK1 GT 1600 Carb with 4 speed manual.80000kms on the clock.

[Tjaap]

pics are working... it's a very nice car.. good job..

[willymk1]

more pictures one of engine

thanks!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

[maniacmark]

looks verry nice

[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

I think thats enough pics, yes i know she has to be lowered,new performance engine and a few more tweaks here and there are being done as we speak, but keeping her to original as possible.let me know what you think,ideas,what you dont like etc...

[maartenunplukt]

I would say slam it and give the engine a nice clean up and you've got a really sweet car!

Nice wheels!

[maniacmark]

Lowering and new bumpers would make the car great in my opinion
Good luck and some safe en happy km's with it

[Road Boss]

Pics
I love the GT decal! What are the specs on our wheels and tires???

[willymk1]

tThanks for he pics very beautiful :thumbup: :thumbup:

[Azza]

Thanks guys,the coilovers are being fitted as well as the new motor which is a bit special.The wheel specs are Front 8J 14 inch 195/4514 toyo proxies and the Rear 9J 14 inch 225/40/14 Toyo proxies.The decal is OEM thats how we got them over here in SA.

[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

There you go,lowered as much as i could for now.Amazingly there is no rubbing in the front,yet the left rear seems to be rubbing against the Arch screws which i will be changing to flat ones and possibly a little bit of arch modifying is needed.If anyone has a few suggestions let me know.Next is the engine transplant and then the final touches such as the bumpers etc...

[RubenD]

Roll the rear fender, just the bit where you normally put the screws in. And cut a bit of the fenderflairs. That will help a lot. But i think the rear tire is a bit wide. What about a 215/40/14 Toyo? Dunno if they make them in that size?

Anyhow love how your car looks right now!

[Road Boss]

There you go,lowered as much as i could for now.Amazingly there is no rubbing in the front,yet the left rear seems to be rubbing against the Arch screws which i will be changing to flat ones and possibly a little bit of arch modifying is needed.If anyone has a few suggestions let me know.Next is the engine transplant and then the final touches such as the bumpers etc...
Azza, I love it! :D :D :D

[Tjaap]

looks great mate

[maniacmark]

very nice ride
but I really miss your bumpers?
do you want to put them back or leave it like this???

[Berserker]

:woowoo: Really nice looking...

[Azza]

http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/7/1/8/8/P1010432.JPG

[Azza]

http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/7/1/8/8/P1010435.JPG

[berendd]

ooff looks really nice, decals are very cool!

[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

These are the latest updates.I've put the semi smoked tailights on,the chin spoiler upfront and the cross hair headlights.I will be changing the grill to the single headlight type pretty soon.

[Tjaap]

the tails really complement the look

[Road Boss]

I really like your wheels!

[Azza]

http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/7/1/8/8/front2.JPG

[Tjaap]

BUMPERS!!! very nice mate..

[knarfmk1]

very nice! It's itching to buy an white mk1 3-door more and more..

[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

Hey guys;just some pics of my project and daily drive.Black bumpers????give me your opinions

[Erik]

very VERY cool MK1. Love the 'GT' decall!

[Azza]

very VERY cool MK1. Love the 'GT' decall!
Thanks eric,it came from the factory like that.

[Road Boss]

Nice! :thumbup:

[MMgolfnut1]

Awesome! Love the MK1. Somehow its different than others MK1's

[Tjaap]

the slight rake in the stance is perfect

[smeerpeer]

Very unique mk 1 you've got there; nice how the white, black, and red details works together with the shiny rims!

Awesome!

[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

Thats a problem!!!

[Tjaap]

yeh smoking menthol is def a prob :tongue:

[Azza]

http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/7/1/8/8/DSC09410.JPG

[Stijn]

LOL

Still a very nice Rabbit. And it is kinda low...

[Azza]

Ha Ha i dont,my buddy does!!!Do you think thats ok?? im not fussed by it,some1 just mentioned that it may affect the handling.

[Tjaap]

oh it def. affects the handling... but is it a racer or a cruiser? of it's just for those lovely summer days don't change a thing.. if you want to take it onto a track the arms shold be way more level.. horizontal would be best, but yeh.. way too high..

[Azza]

Any suggestions to maybe try???

[Azza]

I agree,it will be a cruiser,the only racing will be robot to robot or traffic lights,although im a huge fan of the twisties,which should be interesting:-)

[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[phaeton]

The whole car works well Azza well done nice modifications

[Azza]

http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/7/1/8/8/vlkms.JPG

[Erik]

Nice photo, you got a visit from Lennart? :D

[Road Boss]

http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/7/1/8/8/vlkms.JPG
Nice! Now I have to put 14's on my GTI! :D

[Adidax]

Very nice ride!

What's the offset of those wheels?

[Tjaap]

Nice photo, you got a visit from Lennart? :D
well he WAS in S. Africa ;)

[Lennart]

Well (forgot to reply on your pm, Azza) I was in S-A indeed.. but not for a long time. We travelled through Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe for 3 weeks.. and back in Jo'burg we visited some family and friends we hadn't seen in a long time.
The next time I'm in S-A ('09 i guess) I'll make sure to get in touch with Azza :)

[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Tjaap]

WOW..... didn't know they had the constellation in SA already.... VERY COOL PIC

[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

Yes we have them here,im very fortunate to be one of the first buyers of the truck.What can i say,its as good as the other dubs in my life,not many hav the luxury to drive a dub to work and for work!! glad you likr them,have plenty more pics.

[Tjaap]

LOL, you're a truckdriver? many of them on the forums.. but you're the only one with a VW truck that's for sure..Ben (Pheaton) is gonna love you.
Do you have them in higher res by any chance i would love one as a desktop.

[Azza]

Ha Ha!! yes i do have in very high res,dont think the system allows me to upload them,i can e-mail them to you.i'll pic the best ones.

[Tjaap]

you can upload them upto 1K.. i'd like the first 3 please..
jaap @ volksforum.com

[Azza]

Ok tjaap,i uploaded hi res pics for you in the gallery.enjoy.they shud be big enough for a desktop.

[Tjaap]

perfect... thanks man.

[dafour]

Very neat GT,is that a 1.6 carb (85hp)?

I LOVE IT WITHOUT BUMPERS :rock:

[MorPh3uS]

Great, great, and i love this Schmidth wheels...

[Azza]

yes that is the correct engine which has been ripped out for a whole new one,will post pics one it is installed.,thanks for the kind words dafour and morpheus.

[Amish Raga]

hey aaza! Wats happening haven't heard from you in awhile! Hows things?
Your car is looking insane! You fit the grille?

Cheers Amish

[Road Boss]

Any updates???

[Azza]

Yes there are, will post a few pics soon.

[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/7/1/8/8/Enginebay.jpg

[Azza]

http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/7/1/8/8/Flaredarch.jpg

[Azza]

http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/7/1/8/8/Side.jpg

[Azza]

Ok, so there you have it,im sure the new mods are pretty self explanatary,from looking at the pics.

[otti]

i just love the gt decals....nice ride

[Tjaap]

wow, very nice update.. what are you doing with the engine?

[Azza]

thanks otti,the decal is a south african GT one straight from the factory.MMM the engine i've decided on is an 8valve 2.1 litre with crossflow head on throttle bodies which will make in excess of 100kw i hope.I've stuck with the 8 valve to keep sum of the originality of the car.It will also be a neat fancy looking thing.

[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

These are pics of my 'rat' its an L in decent shape but in need of a total makeover,once im finished with the GT i will start with this one.

[otti]

cool, but tell me what was the stock engine on the gt 1.8 liter 95hp or what??
carbs?

[Azza]

the original engine is the 1.6 liter carburated engine with a 4 speed gearbox

[Tjaap]

please please please don't make that into a rat,, it looks to be in very good shape

[Azza]

Ha Ha, relax tjaap im not one for the rat look,im going to do alot more to her all shiny stuff!!!

[otti]

what kind of shiny stuff are you planning on??

[Road Boss]

Azza, I see that you changed your wheel? Did you get you engine in yet?

[Dockies]

http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/7/1/8/8/Side.jpg

Seen this ride before the updated bumpers n flared arches.... BEST IN SA!!!!!!! :thumbup:

[Azza]

Seen this ride before the updated bumpers n flared arches.... BEST IN SA!!!!!!! :thumbup:
Thanks dockies,im sure i know you:-)now that u own a mk1 gti in blue.very very kind words,best in SA! wow thats the best compliment ever.although we have many im sure that are better,i'l take the kind words.Im doing it for my country ha ha ..

[Road Boss]

Any updates???

[Heleen]

What I do like: keeping it as original as possible. What I don't like: changing it into something it never was. I like the first wheels! Last wheels not so much: never cared much for gold anyway. Which game reserve is that gate of in your first page? Were you planning on racing a cheetah? :tongue: Or is it just the gate of your company...

[arceo2009]

wow, those schmidt rims, coooooool

[Road Boss]

What I do like: keeping it as original as possible. What I don't like: changing it into something it never was.
We both have the same taste. :thumbup:

[Azza]

hi guys,no updates as of yet,to be honest the pockets are a bit empty,hopefully she should be done soon...thats a great quote and i will agree with it.I think i've kept to those words regarding the GT.

[Chromosexual]

yummy!

[Tjaap]

saw your car in the Golf+ this month

[Momo]

I have just 1 question... where did you find a car lyk dat with those kms and how much did it set you back as im searching high and low 4 1. know of ne1 that wants 2 sell?

[Tjeerd]

Dude, stop the 123 talk and please try to type something like traditional English. We aren't at the partyflockforum..

[Azza]

hey guys,yes tjaap it was in the readers ride section,sorry i have not been on the forum for a while,however the motor is almost done.what i can say is that it is a 2.0 16 valve abf with throttle bodies and a few other bits and bobs.momo to answer you as to how lets just say it was worth the money and to find one like it will take alot of time and effort.i assure you that the end result will be a fairly good motor.i would have loved to put an 8 valve however im a little power hungry and love to drive than show.will definately update on the motor build with some pics.

[Road Boss]

Where are the pictures??? :D

[Dado]

oooow you lucky BASTERD!
what spec on thoose schmidt ? :)

check out my sig u might like it

[Azza]

Hi Dado

thank you for the kind words,wow your mk2 is amazing,one of the best ive ever seen it just screams perfect! the schmidts are 8J Front 9J rear 195/45/14 225/40/14 rear,not as wide as yours but almost.the will soon be accompanied by a set of BBS RS's in 16 inch form,hope to show you them,will post sum pics.as for the motor it will definately be done by jan 2010,ive gone 8 valve instead of 16valve,never thought that a cam cover would make me change my mind however it has.its the schrick cam cover as the one seen on marco haegers famous car,an extremely rare find in this part of the world.hopefully it will all come together as im getting tired of this project.

[Dado]

sounds cool bud! :)

thank you for kind workds aswell
i really love white mk1

[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

Ok,some updates for the car,the wheels are red the pic makes them look pink,the size is 16 inch bbs rs.8j front 9j rear although im going to have to do some real work to get them how i wud like them.the cam cover has been done in red and the face has been cut to bring the the lines and lettering out.i will post the throttles by next week...45 mm ITB's to be exact...

[Tjaap]

i LOVE the Schrik cover.. did you get it from europe or were they sold in SA?

edit: enjoying the football at the mo?

[Azza]

yes the football has been great,your team is doing well...yes the cam cover is from a south african source,glad you like it.

[Azza]

http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/7/1/8/8/IMG_2235.jpg

[Stijn]

Nice!!

I was in Joburg last weekend, didn't see you :)

[Azza]

Thanks,its just a teaser,wont post further until all is complete,dont want to give it all away.hope you enjoyed your stay and had a chance to see the veedub culture,when you down next time give me a call.

[Stijn]

Well I spotted a lot of unusual VW stuff, unusual for me at last. Finally saw some Citigolfs in the flesh! Also I was amazed by the number of T3 Transporters running around, most of them in lots of luxury trim and sporting V6 badges?!

[Azza]

yes we have a huge love for transporters of any brand vw,toyota etc..i hope the perception that we a 3rd world country has changed and that we are not as poor as people may think,oh and we dont have lions running around has changed.:-) we even have the vw trucks,as u may have seen in some of my pics,unfortunately we dont get many two door variants in most of the model line up and im almost certain its done deliberately so as to not compete with the audi brand,its sneaky pricing and marketing if you ask me.hope you enjoyed your time here and took home a vuvuzela!

[Road Boss]

Very nice!

[GaryVW]

damn .. very nice Mk1 !:thumbup:

[azza1]

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[azza1]

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[azza1]

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[azza1]

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[azza1]

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[azza1]

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[azza1]

Well there you have it, 90% complete and pretty much done and dusted:-)

[VeeDubber]

It's looking very nice Azza!

[azza1]

Thank You Veedubber:-)

[otti]

i love pretty much all about it but the red steerng wheel, i could however picture it with the oem red rainbow seats.


love the dekals and the stance.

[LRR]

and the engine... !!! Nice....

Very nice car !

[Road Boss]

Love what you did on the engine!

[Road Boss]

Anything new?

[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

its been a while but i decided to post some pics of her debut show in January, we took 1st place in mk1 category against 150 plus mk1's!! and best wheels of show.

[Romar]

Veri Nice!!!!!

[Azza]

Thank you Romar.:-)

[Tjaap]

Long time no see Azza... good to have you back. and the car looks better then ever.

[Marvel]

nice gt, didn't know there was a gt model

[Azza]

Hey Tjaap glad to hear from you as well:-) yes it has been a long time ive just been really busy with life. Thank you for the kind comments as always.
@Marvel yes there is a gt model but it was south african built only,they came with a 1.6litre carb motor and 4speed gearbox.the badges and side stickers were all oem from the factory.

[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[Azza]

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[gratje]

That engine, it's pure porn

[Dokter D]

Not only the engine is pure porn, the whole car is!
:thumbup: !RESPECT! :thumbup:

[Van Limburg]

So nice!

[kirpalz]

Howsit Buddy.

Im from SA , this car is flippin hot gives me alot of inspiration its the perfect GT,
im rebuilding mine but its taking too long now.
hopefully i can start a build thread here
keep up the good work you making SA Proud. :thumbup:

cheers
Kirpalz

[azza1]

http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/2/7/3/9/5/image.jpg

[azza1]

Yes its mine and no it is not for sale😃
Probably my best find for the year in
Good old Africa! Just when you think
You done with veedubs!

[Tjaap]

How the hell did that end up in SA?