Shaving The Bay - 1983 Mk1 Golf GTI Campaign Restoration 1.8 20v t Swap Shaved Bay How To Caddy

Something I have always wanted to do it build a car with a shaved bay. This project seems like as good an opportunity as ever to fulfill that dream! Getting rid of what we don't need from in the engine bay, removing brackets and welding up all unnecessary holes.
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[@liamglover4794]

The bays taking shape now, good to see you smiling and enjoying it again

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud, Got a massive drive to get it done now.

[@h12st_d63]

Great to see content back on the golf, this is what I love about your channel! 👍🏻

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you dude. Slowly chipping away at it 💪

[@TomV-le9dw]

I’ve just found your channel and discovered I’ve been using your discount code for the last year or so. Thanks boss

[@nickrendell4300]

Engine bay looking amazing, the shaved bay will be awesome.👍✊🔥

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud! I am so pleased with it!

[@KevinSimpson_576]

Top job Dan, I’m really enjoying your enthusiasm for the Golf. The bay is looking amazing, I’m glad you’ve decided to keep the plenum part of the bulkhead, the right decision imo. 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud. Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah I think it is the right decision.

[@Kai77884]

Hello Dan a great job 👍 👍👍👍greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 👋👋👋Kai

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers dude

[@manx1641]

This brings back memories of my mk1 cab, I did the same work on my engine bay,

[@DanChambersDAC]

Hopefully it will be worth it!

[@manx1641]

@@DanChambersDAC it’ll look good, I cut the rain tray out too but you have to blank the heater hole which leads to other issues,

[@juangouveia8098]

awsome stuff... really coming along. cant wait to see it all come together

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud. Me either!

[@chrismorfitt7642]

Looking good mate taking shape now good to see you back on with it 👍🏻

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud, I am so glad I did it. Not sure I will enjoy the sanding as much.

[@craigludford98]

Great work mate. Can tell your getting the the spark back for the build. Keep up the good work

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud. In a big way! Got some motivation for it now. Just need the views to increase so I can earn some revenue from them to pay for it all!

[@russcurrie72]

Looking amazing Dan, nice to see it taking shape 👍👍👍👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud!

[@chrisoakman1046]

Smooth the slam panel off too I recon, good work

[@DanChambersDAC]

That is on the list for next week bud.

[@supdus]

dan you should hit hte intake manifold and valve cover with some ceramic coating - and do the piston colour or bronze with the rest of the engine black

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud, I have a plan with the engine.....

[@pentagrammotorsport]

Fantastic work. I think I’m going to delete the seam from the chassis legs on mine too. That looks so much better!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud! Takes a bit of time to get them looking acceptable but so so worth it.

[@Devastator0]

Looks great Dan!! Very tidy like that, I love it!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud

[@McKluskie]

lovely work

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud.

[@RichBates]

Plug enough holes and it could be a boat. Great work x

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud!

[@JohnWD40TC02]

Very very nice Dan that's going to be one amazing looking engine bay, you seem to be looking more confident with what you are doing I think it's just a case of getting into the flow of what needs doing a when to do it which looks like you are getting there. Keep up the good work mate 👏🙏👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud, I have my mojo back and have found some confidence! Really enjoying the project again.

[@robbiemcelwee9139]

Good work Dan!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud

[@bendickinson8210]

Good to see you making more progress lad. The bay looks awesome allready and it's not unusual to see Rich not doing any work 😅

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers brother. Yeah it was a rare sight to see Rich not doing anything 🤥😂

[@martinnicholls1871]

Looking good Dan

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud.

[@rcflyer2000]

Great video I really like how you have shaved the engine of this Mk1 Golf GTi so far. Especially looking forward to seeing how the brake system will be laid out on the driver's side of the bay. Since I would like to do similar brake system lay out in my 81 Mk1 Scirocco RHD in the near future.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud! Looks so much better doesn't it! I have sent my column to have a bracket welded on that will have the cylinders on them. Will run reservoirs in the rain tray.

[@rcflyer2000]

Great looking forward to seeing the setup for the brakes system. Now I see why you kept the rain tray. I like these cars better with rain tray left intact.

[@DavidMcBay]

Top video as allways mate, good progress made.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud.

[@davebarnett4262]

Good work Dan. I've always got the impression shaving a bay is months of work given what people say in articles/build threads etc!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers dude. I thought that too. I think the welding and filling part is doable start to finish in 1-2 weeks depending on skill level and experience. Can’t wait to have this filled and in primer to see what it looks like.

[@pr06ctr]

Nice work mate. Probably to late now but for future reference, instead of cutting out metal circles, use penny washers. You can then also pop a long bolt in it to hold in place while you weld it.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud. I did have a go with some penny washers but only had 1 size. Cutting the disc's like I did didn't take very long.

[@paultaylor9652]

Looking good Dan, only one thing, hasn't the strength been taken out of the legs now.

[@toast6135]

I wondered the same. When I've done it to mine I made a T section and invented the seam to the inside so smooth on top but retained the strength.

[@mikeyg4297]

They are meant to collapse when hit there's no actual load when driven

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers Paul. seen a couple of replies already. Im not too fussed about strength as they are designed to collapse anyway. If it was a big enough accident to fold the front you would have a lot of other things to worry about.

[@ert2203]

@@DanChambersDAC Those seams are there for a reason. Yes, those parts are meant to crumple up on a head on collision. By taking off the seams, you have weakened the front that needs to be held up. Remember, the front engine mount is getting a lot of stress when you're really hauling ass , so much that you're bonnet could pop up... ( yes, I've seen it quite a few times) The Golf 1 doesn't have the strongest chassis, its actually quite soft. When the car is done, drive it without the upper strut brace, and the bottom one between the wishbones, then add them.... you'll be surprised how stiff the car suddenly gets. How do I know my way around Mk1's ? I spent over ten years making them into all types of racers... road,track, rallye and rallyecross. I know, it's to late now. Never mind. Keep up the good work ! 👍

[@deanandeden]

Where are you planning on running the wires for the Wipers?

[@DanChambersDAC]

Through the bulkhead straight behind the dash bud

[@kristijancoric3604]

Great job Dan, keep plugin away :)

[@markcooper4945]

Looks buff mate

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud

[@derhare]

Looks great Dan. I shaved mine 15 years ago and removed the cowl. If I could do things again, I’d do it the way you are. Keep going dude. Any chance you’re getting a different valve cover for the 1.8t? It’s a great engine, but honestly isn’t the prettiest looking engine IMO. Either way I know it’ll turn out nice if you continue doing things the right way. 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud, yeah I think the route I am taking is the best one… I hope 😂 i have been looking at different valve covers but haven’t made a decision yet 🤔

[@derhare]

@@DanChambersDAC running the engine cover plastics helps but I prefer to look at the engine. There’s quite a few clean billet styles that would look proper in powder coat or anodized. 👍

[@davechadwick3213]

Looks amazing Dan, have you thought about black small bumpers (get rid of the meffy plastic ones?) nd a small rear light panel, poss even a swallow tail if you could fab one? (cant imagine you can buy one) not sure if the cab rear panel could be adapted to fit

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud. I have been thinking about this for weeks. I think I am leaning towards having the standard bumpers though as they look so good on them. it is an 83 GTI after all.

[@christernorlisvenningsen9197]

Nice delete of the seams👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud. Makes a massive difference

[@Connellski1986]

Nice

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers Bud.

[@Smithsgaragevw]

Box on the inlet can be moved doesn’t need to stay there it’s the egt 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers dude. That will be relocated!

[@rodneckbuilds]

That sensor to turbo is the egt sensor

[@DanChambersDAC]

Sweet cheers bud.

[@rodneckbuilds]

@@DanChambersDAC No problem, glad i could help. I like the direction the gti is going.also dan make sure you change or clean the oil pickup tube and new oil pickup tube gasket,its the first thing you should do on a 1.8t 20v.as its the main failure on these engines. Cheers mate!

[@yeah_right_ok_no1190]

What you filming with Dan? The picture quality is amazing!

[@DanChambersDAC]

I have gone back to filming on my iPhone for the hand held stuff as the stabilisation is so good!

[@paulhughes8724]

Was that a teaser for the video ? #Bitshort #blinked

[@DanChambersDAC]

😂 Figured I got everything out I wanted to say without it dragging on.

[@paulhughes8724]

@@DanChambersDAC I cant help but like watching your vids so I felt hard done by lol

[@sebastianmueller5841]

The enginebay looks really good. Thumbs up for you, but the engine? No, i think the engine is too New for a mk1. I like the old shool shit. But it is your car and your decission.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers, Yeah I am not so fond of the old stuff. I want an old car that I can get in and will start etc.

[@Elitevolkswagens]

Awesome bro!! 🔥🔥

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers Bro.