Fitting The Front Panel, Fitting Wings & Bonnet - Golf Episode 26 Volkswagen Mk1 Golf GTI Resto

Episode 26 of the Golf GTI restoration project. Time to get the Front panel fitted, try the wings and bonnet on, weld & dress the rear panel plus finish a few pieces inside. It's been a busy couple of day's!
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[@martinkirton9608]

One of the greatest things about Dan's videos, is the enthusiasm. The sheer joy of a plan coming together. It's brilliant.

[@DanChambersDAC]

❤️

[@boastyy]

Great job mate, car's coming along great!

[@initialspeed]

Dude !!! She looks so sweet !! I'm almost cought up on this thing. Maybe Sunday I'll watch your newest video. So happy for you. Yes, it is a great feeling when you can see the light at the end of the tunnel. (I know it's not close to be finished but it is.) 😁 👍🏾🕺

[@hawkertyphoon4537]

Sometimes , in the deep dark of t "the grind of daily work" you need to lift your gaze and remind yourself where you are headed. Remind yourself why you do all this. What the desired outcome will be. I lift my hat to you, Sir.

[@chrismorfitt7642]

Coming on great now like I keep saying it’s a great motivation to crack on with my beetle keep it up 👍🏻 are you keeping the rear wiper/badges ?

[@DanChambersDAC]

Glad to hear it bud. Will be keeping it all to stay factory.

[@yellayomper4617]

When ever you get spooked by how much is left to do, always try to focus on what you’ve done so far and think back to how bad it was. My own current 1977 MK1 Golf GTI project has just reached 300 hours and from experience and keeping diaries of previous projects I estimate I’ve still got 500 to go if I decide to paint it myself.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud. Yes I do go back and look through photo's some times to remind me of how much has been done! I feel I am really getting close to the shell being done now.

[@aljroche]

We used to have a gas fire like that in our bedroom when we were kids. My dad used to gas us to sleep every night😂

[@scottyst]

Loving this guy so down to earth cars going to look amazing when finished

[@DanChambersDAC]

❤️

[@jimmacdonald9746]

Keep it original bud 👍🏻 looking great 🇬🇧✊🏻

[@reecerobinson9096]

I do exactly the same with mine, test fit to see how it looks when it doesn’t even need to go on yet but it does give you that push and excitement! 😍 loving the vids! 👌

[@darrenrevill8664]

She's getting there😎

[@strugglyboys]

Brilliant. Ridiculous amount pf progress, putting everyone to shame. Again... will be doing the "panel hang" to my car to get that excitement!! Looks amazing 👏

[@jamesragsdale8851]

Just look at it!

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly, I think we're all starting to think this project has moved on a great deal this last month Dan.

[@DKaraffa]

Don’t Give Up on the Golf!!!!! I’m totally invested in this thing LOL

[@philtucker1224]

Dan I’m with you all the way mate ! seeing tangible evidence of your vision can give you a massive boost of energy through your stomach juices! More power to you Dan, your enthusiasm is highly contagious! Live long and prosper buddy! 😊👍

[@alancraigie7951]

Dan the mock up must be spurring you on now buddy. You’re doing a great job. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@paul-zh7ek]

Yes Dan the mock up!! Looking sweet. Gotta inspire you to get stuck in when it's bloody freezing❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️.

[@russellrobson7632]

Superb Dan! I'm a Mk 2 Scirocco owner, very similar in the gene pool. I can't weld, but you make it look simple! Love the build, already a fan of VW Heritage, just wish they would do more Mk2 Scirocco body panels.

[@eddievenman5427]

Move out the way jnr I’m coming through ...effin awesome Dan 👍👍😆😆

[@alexjones8296]

Keep the faith and keep pushing, Dan. Going to be so worth it, bud. 👊 Air or static? Just thinking about some of the stuff you’ve said about originality.

[@nigelstone3229]

Another good video and glad that your enthusiasm for the project has had a boost. It’s that which will keep you going through the tedious bits (which are very important). Maybe you could do more of the ‘tedious’ bits off camera so you can move along more quickly.

[@farrrule1983]

Looking sick Dan! You need to bag it and do it justice mate!!!! Epic build you should be well proud mate

[@T8RTU]

Just look at your smile 😊.... looks great Dan, got me wandering if Black could be a choice for the paint, proper mean look 😎👍✅

[@ismaa-eelpetersen9401]

Wow...the golf is looking amazing ...the hard work is starting to pay off.

[@dannyfinch6700]

Getting there Dan, looks epic, still might donate my mk2 if you fancy doing another! 👍🏻

[@stuguyuk9425]

That looks awesome. Loving the hard work ! Just lower it with coilovers, get the stance somewhere near. Does not need air

[@farrukhharoon239]

Inspirational ! Watching this is making me wish I had held into all the tin tops I had back in the day. I also parted with a rare well maintained low mileage 92’ mint cabriolet GTI that I bought at a steal in 2014 and let go in 2015 at a low price because I didn’t have a garage and couldn’t bear to see it exposed to elements. My tin tops suffered from the sills and valances and arches, and the dreaded clutch plate not to mention the damn petrol tanks. These issues cropped up as early as the 90’’s , I had my fair share of issues to deal with and it wasn’t easy on a student budget. DIY was the way to go !

[@Retirement_Life]

It’s looking fantastic, Dan. Please think carefully before slamming it to the ground on air. It’s such an iconic car and in my mind, should be as close to original as possible, barring an epic paint job, of course!

[@iankearns]

Did you sit in it and make 'brum brum' noises as well? I would have; I would have taken it around the block (in my head)!!

[@ergz-vr6]

That does look stunning mate. Love the work your doing content. Is 10/10 love a Mk1

[@pgapieper]

Well done again, Dan! So good to see your enthusiasm. It is such a pity that I cannot buy from heritage parts anymore because of this idiotic Brexit and the high import taxes to the Netherlands. Keep up this great work!

[@jameshoyal2577]

Buzzing for you Dan, the car is looking awesome keep up the good work 🤛🏻

[@danielrickell7590]

Golfs looking awesome buddy, I’d love to own 1 some day. Great work fella!!!

[@toptraveller6704]

So Impressive mate, Good for you. My father in law has got his MK1 sitting on his drive way for the past 25 years just to rot and rust and day dream about doing what your doing.

[@johndearn9457]

The MK1 Golf shell was a bit flimsy, hence the rust that used to appear in odd places, looking good though , another milestone

[@danielpalmer8807]

I don't suppose you fancy having a stab at a MK1 Caddy after do you haha? Mine really could do with some love and I'm not to far away!

[@thirdwatch1965]

Looks brill Dan. All your hard work is paying off big time. Not so sure about the low ride look. The stock look is the way to go. It will look fab. Take care mate.

[@3p1cr1d3r]

That's why you put in the hours, that's why you put in the hard work, the reward is amazing!!

[@mark-yorkshiredrone]

Fantastic job, looking good👌👍 think I’d stick to coilovers than air ride 😁

[@perrycooper3530]

Fantastic content really feel the excitement keep it coming and keep safe 👏👏👏👏👍😉

[@barrysaunders5243]

It looks amazing, I did think you were losing the love for this one but it looks like time away has done you well. Look at that smile 😁🤣keep going 👍🏻

[@adamroutley]

Ledge!! Can't wait for the day you drop the block in and roll it out under it's own steam!

[@davidb3541]

Mate it's going really well keep up the good work bud and the videos are great it's awesome to see your excitement of a job well done.

[@willhudson269]

Looks amazing !! If possible bag it looks so dope like that 😍 Loving the vids keep em up !

[@MrFartymarty39]

Can't stop looking at it going to be brilliant when you finish it 👍👍👍👍👌👌

[@darrenbarnet5816]

U can really see Ur enthusiasm coming back for this project. Keep it up mate 👌

[@charlesmott8863]

That's just pure Golf Pron, your happiness is obvious!

[@viatronmac]

Looks cool, would look even cooler with a blue oval badge.........😂

[@kristijancoric3604]

Go Dan, Go Dan, Go Dan, hot diggity dog , just look at it as you said. All that hard work is paying off.

[@philtucker1224]

632nd !

[@malics69]

Dan that is fab seeing the benefits of all your hard work it's going to be a great GTI you make us all wishing you well

[@davideady7de]

Looks amazing great job love them golfs keep up the good work fella👍

[@stacycarter8641]

The light at the end of the fabrication monster is finally almost at an end.You are doing a great job. I cannot wait to see what this looks like with paint on it. Keep up the great work.

[@dayneditiont5.163]

Looks awsome m8 well done. The wee golf is coming along nicely and really fast. 👌

[@richardbrabbs8283]

That is going to look brilliant when its finished your doing a fantastic job Dan well done fella

[@stighds8518]

Good to see it the right way up again, should be finished in a couple of episodes 😜😜😜

[@Kai77884]

Hello a great job 👍👍👍👍🤩😍🤩😍👋👋👋👋🇩🇪 Kai ✌️

[@beingabdaal950]

I always wanted to do a old school new school look like interior all new school look like new modern dash or interior and outside old school but add those citi golf velociti tail lights 😍

[@simondale7402]

Looking great Dan! All your hard work will be paid off when you get it on the road!

[@andyjrichie6709]

Your face Dan , you look over whelming , smiling like it's your birthday. Looking Pukka. Happy days

[@carlscarcare]

Great job so far! Would definitely look ace on bags !

[@kylestumpo7372]

Have you given any thought into turning it into a swallow tail golf? A little more welding on the rear.

[@garycrofts1421]

Great to see you so happy with it, and you should be happy too! Well done Dan.

[@timbird5494]

Your making great progress on the golf Dan keep up the good work

[@rickmoore8502]

It all looks great. Could you tell me about the welder you're using?

[@h12st_d63]

Great work Dan, great to see the golf making you smile!

[@daveyjones-sx6ym]

Man i am loving living vicariously through you. Brings me back 10 years to when i was making death traps out of innocent fiestas. Definately recognise that feeling when suddenly things start coming together after you getting tired of the graft.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud. Glad you are enjoying it!

[@joeyhenry3946]

You are doing awesome Dan keep on with the great work 🇬🇧🍻

[@markpdouglas]

So happy for you - your excitement was very clear to see!

[@Wotsit7781]

Would be great to see it on bags. Brilliant progress just keeps getting better

[@grahamvallentyne3912]

loving this dan as a golf lover but please please coil overs not bags pleeeeeeeeeeeese

[@tommack2783]

Love it Dan! Looks awesome keep pushing and get er done!

[@adrianhewson5133]

Taking shape Dan , she’s going to be a beauty . Keep at it fella 💪👏

[@stephenboyle3195]

Ok, Ive found what Im looking for

[@driveheritage]

Amazing Dan!! It’s all coming together SO well 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for the support guys 😘

[@jasonator28]

Awesome Dan ☝️👌🏻💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥😎

[@rjauto7215]

It's looking good fella well done Dan 👍👍👍

[@russc2118]

The Golf looks awesome keep up the good work mate 👌

[@briangreen6602]

It's come a long way and looking great.

[@danielnavarroolmo8614]

Es una pasada como lo estás dejando!!! Un saludo desde España!!

[@martinfield1484]

Well done Dan it’s all coming together

[@nabbs341]

DAN MATE!! She looks SHIT HOT! Please tell me your gunna paint the car black, would look amazing son!! Good to see a massive smile on your face too! Gotta be proud lad! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud! Going back to factory Mars Red!

[@andyjrichie6709]

Just watched it again Dan , really really well done , looking....... Good.....

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much bud ❤️

[@Daddy848Elmo]

Hi Dan. Both projects are looking great. On the downside I thought I’d let you know KZbin unsubscribed me from your channel!!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Oh no way! That is strange.

[@forddoctorforddoctor5918]

THAT LOOKS MINT👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@markevans1255]

Are the front wings welded or bolted on ?

[@markhorsburgh3989]

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM .... That is looking awesome Dan. Another big piece of the puzzle slotted nicely into place 👌 I do have to admit that I was really surprised that you didn't weld a piece of box in between the chassis legs before the rotten old front panel went bye byes. I guess as long as you measured everything and the dimensions are correct now, compared to what they were before, then great 👍 Really glad you've got impetus again on the Golf. Any thoughts on colours? Keep it factory? Black with some kind of hypershift blue / pearl in it? .....

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud. Going back to factory Mars Red.

[@johnspearman930]

Making amazing progress now 👌

[@ColinM_YouTube]

That is coming along nicely. The mock up looked awesome & great motivation to push forward with the build. Looking forward to more videos on this golf. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@scottporter483]

Yes lad looking MEGA !!!!!!!! 👍

[@customcarmods5980]

Lookin mint bro keep good content comin

[@martinnicholls1871]

Wow Dan, Looking sweet!!!

[@markhaines8729]

Looks sick with the front end on

[@JunkVWs]

That mock-up 😍

[@autovagauto6329]

85%New golf mk1 good job

[@Maxdoesfootball27]

Brilliant!! ace achievement

[@robweatherhead9135]

Holy guacamole Dan, that looks immense! Back end looks like your t5 had a kid. Great work, be done by Easter.....!

[@carlpeterson1888]

That looks ace all together 🤜

[@jonathanluce9130]

That is looking mint! What colour are you thinking of painting it?...

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers Bud. Going back Mars Red.