Custom Battery Bracket & Carpeting The Boot 1983 Mk1 Golf GTI Restoration 1.8 20v t Engine Swap

We are continuing with the re assembly of the car, In this one we make a custom bracket to mount the Odessey Battery to the car and fit some carpet to tidy up the boot area.

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[TNDTutoring]

Iv seen battery fitted in rear quarter behind the door card, was a great job with battery cut off switch fitted to door card on mk2 golf. Car is looking class!!

[baggedrmk]

Brilliant dan, spinning so many plates as usual but it’s all coming together 👏🏻

[PlattPete]

First of all: greetings from Belgium!
I drove the same modell and colour in '91 - '93 (201.000 km - 243.000 km) (diesel).
Take your time to finish! After that, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy!! 👍

[downnoutmotors]

Done loads mate.. such a enjoyment to watch this build progress every week.. looking forward to next week 😀 👍

[joshlismore]

This is the hard part believe it or not. Trying to go for a clean build means every nut and bolt that is dirty sticks out and it takes time to clean and get the way you want. Take your time would be my advice. You'll be amazed once the interior goes in and it starts to feel like a car again. Small steps, big journey!

You feel that way because that is how we all feel when we are doin the small final details

[jonathanluce]

Doing a great job there, details are what makes the overall finish👌

[Vw.Tv]

You should put sound dampening material on inside doors and rear panels and spare wheel well.

[christiancricri]

Incroyable '''super boulot ''!!!! magnifique que de savoir

[adisunda]

Looking great! Don't forget about the rear seat belt.

[davidparker]

Keep on pushing dude!!! Will get there!
As always, great video and top job👊

[dubCanuck]

We had a week here in Calgary, where, no lie, it went from 16C to - 10C in a 24-hr period and then back 24 hrs later 3 times in a week.

[jorismk]

Looks neat!
I'm a bit worried about the battery in the trunk. Yes, it's (probably) an SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) battery but they also have vents. You're not supposed to charge them in closed spaces duo to the rist of hydrogen buildup. The can recombine the hydrogen with the help of added calcium, but sometimes that process is not quick enough.
Since the MK1 Golf vents through the hatch (I think?) you should be fine as long as you keep the fan in the dash running.
I'd open the hatch when charging externally opbviously :)

[TRTU]

Great job and another one that showcases your talents 😎👍✅✅✅✅✅

[Ty_____G]

Hi Dan. All the way from south africa where the golf 1 was in production till 2009, that being said will you be putting a heat shield between the exhaust and the tank? The gap is tight there

[Connellski]

Sick pal. Can u go vw show at tatton park in august so I can see it done

[JohnWDTC]

I think you are progressing really well Dan, with a resto like this I don't really think you should have deadlines as there is so much that can hold you up like suppliers not getting parts to you on time plus it puts unnecessary stress on yourself then you start rushing and cutting corners.
I've never seen a car battery that small for a car like that Dan, is it some kind of new tech battery that has enough power to run the car 🤔🤷‍♂️👍

[TwiggsT]

Will we be seeing this at some shiny shows this year 🤞

[premoto]

What battery is that? Been following all along and am a big fan.

[samjohnson]

Loving the no one content. Can I ask where you got your blue work shirt from can you do them for your merch would love one with you print on the back. Great vids man 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻