Cutting & Repairing Drivers Side Floor, Sill, Chassis -Golf Episode 22 Volkswagen Mk1 Golf GTI Resto

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  • Episode 22 of the Golf GTI restoration project.
    Time to start on repairing the shell. Having gained a little confidence in fabrication/welding. Just how much can I get done in 5 day's on the drivers side? The passenger side took 3 + Weeks to do.
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Komentáře • 201

  • @TopSecretR35
    @TopSecretR35 Před 3 lety +10

    MY MAN DAN DOING THE BEST MK1 RESTO TUTORIALS ON CZcams!

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Dhiren. Glad you are enjoying it!

  • @ColinM_YouTube
    @ColinM_YouTube Před 3 lety +1

    I can see how people can lose the enthusiasm for a project & how projects get left unfinished. It’s important to take a break sometimes, but you’re getting closer to all the good & enjoyable stuff Dan. Keep up the good work, it’s a cracking project.

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Colin. Easy to see isn't it! I alway's wondered why so many project sat unfinished. I have done so much and have come so far but still have a lot of work to do! Glad you are enjoying it

  • @barrysaunders5243
    @barrysaunders5243 Před 3 lety +2

    Dan don’t get down about your progress this week you have done loads and overcome some really complex fabrication, your confidence is growing and yea maybe you set a unrealistic goal but life gets in the way, take a break from it and your doing something different next week so looking forward to your next vid. Can’t wait to see the last video on this project 🚗🚗🚗

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Barry. Yeah I suppose looking back I did get a fair amount done! Cleaning the area's up takes so long. The sill took me about 2 hours to get clean and painted.

  • @philtucker1224
    @philtucker1224 Před 3 lety +1

    Dan, the way you reconstructed that rear inner arch section was beyond impressive! (Yes these horrible jobs are exhausting, but doing the hardest jobs first is the mark of a master! ) Well done lad, live long and prosper 🖖 🙏

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Phil. It didn't turn out too bad did it!

  • @MatthewBrownUK
    @MatthewBrownUK Před 3 lety +1

    Dan, each job ticked off is job closer to the finish, its a learning process and you've come on leaps and bounds. Keep it going mate. WELL DONE!

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment bud! Indeed it is. The never ending, ever growing list! I forget how little experience I had!

  • @andyjrichie6709
    @andyjrichie6709 Před 3 lety +4

    Dan the MAN , absolutely well done , a great watch , fantastic effort , you have done really well , Heritage car parts must be very proud on your efforts. Brilliant content 👍

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment bud! Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @andyjrichie6709
      @andyjrichie6709 Před 3 lety

      @@DanChambersDAC glad to see you got a decent heater. Keep warm 🙂 especially keep safe sir

  • @robweatherhead9135
    @robweatherhead9135 Před 3 lety +1

    Great work as usual Dan. You set yourself a BIG challenge, added to which you have a life outside of the workshop. You'll be out of this bit before you know it, bolting shiny bits to a properly solid minter of a shell. Remember, this isn't a race and it's going to be one helluva motor when it's done! Keep it up!

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Rob. Hopefully I can get it to the shiny stage ASAP!

  • @tyronedean1812
    @tyronedean1812 Před 3 lety +1

    Try not to stress out bud. Nothing before it’s time... it’s coming together nicely! You’ve come so far already, don’t forget that... absolute awesome effort your putting in. A lot of the time goes into thinking things through! Your doing awesome... all self taught n done by yourself.... Top work bud.

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Cheers bud. It really is coming along from when I got it! Just had a bit of a down day. Having the week off the Golf and on the Caddy has helped I think. Will get back on it tomorrow! Thanks for the comment man 👊

  • @richardmounfield7822
    @richardmounfield7822 Před 3 lety +1

    Looking great. Plenty of professionals out there that would be proud of the work you have already done. Anybody who has ever attempted welding a car will fully understand what its like. There is always that feeling it will never end on a big project like this. Soon be Christmas and you can have a few days off to recharge your enthusiasm . Well done!! regards Rich

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting.

  • @johndearn9457
    @johndearn9457 Před 3 lety +1

    Stress not Dan, progress is great, think patience is the key, more importantly why is there some folk that are disliking the content. Please show yourselves

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting John. Glad you are enjoying it. Im not sure either to be honest... Jealousy?

  • @petetaylor2034
    @petetaylor2034 Před 3 lety +1

    I cannot wait to see this shell painted. But at the same time I love seeing the process of all the repairs. This car is going to be epic if you are as meticulous with all of it

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Pete. I can't wait either!

  • @stacycarter8641
    @stacycarter8641 Před 3 lety +1

    You are doong a great job. Don’t get hung up on goals. This is a complete restoration. I know professionals that take longer to do this than you are. Keep banging on.....

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Stacy. Yeah I like to set goals but shouldn't get too down if I don't hit them.

  • @09woody
    @09woody Před 3 lety +1

    Dan your doing a great job mate. Remember it's a marathon and not a sprint. Keep your chin up.👍👏

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Alan. Yeah I need to just remember that it is a long process.

  • @martinnicholls1871
    @martinnicholls1871 Před 3 lety +1

    Keep the faith Dan, Slow and steady wins the race. Your work is great for someone who has never done it before, and hey, the wheel arch hasn't beaten you!!!. It will seem like nothing is moving forward, then all of a sudden it will look nearly done. Great Vlog, keep it going mate

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Martin. Glad you are enjoying it and thank you for the compliments. Can't wait for the welding to be done!

  • @Tashmann
    @Tashmann Před 3 lety +1

    All good Dan, It's coming a long a treat. Don't beat yourself up over the small things, the bigger picture is it's looking awesome.

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Rob. Glad you are enjoying it.

  • @eddievenman5427
    @eddievenman5427 Před 3 lety +1

    Little bits lead to big bits Dan ...the little bits take the longest ..but they are the foundation to the big bits ..keep doing what your doing cos you are doing a great job 👍👍👍

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Eddie. Glad you are enjoying it.

  • @daviemilne8350
    @daviemilne8350 Před 3 lety +1

    Jeez Dan, don't be so hard on yourself. You are making fantastic work and progress. Not a lapped join anywhere, and any body who has welded cars knows good work just takes time, a lot of time. Please don't rush things now after all the good stuff you've done so far. I know somebody who kept tally and put over 2500hrs into restoring a Saab, so you are flying!! Really looking forward to seeing it finished.

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Davie. Glad you are enjoying it!

  • @casperkezmorris8399
    @casperkezmorris8399 Před 3 lety +4

    Been waiting for a new video 😍don't stress take your time will be mint when it's done keep up the top work 😁

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment bud! Hopefully it will be OK when it is finished!

  • @davearobb
    @davearobb Před 3 lety +5

    Massively inspirational Dan, I think it’s amazing what you have achieved from a start as a novice fabricator. I think there’s many out there who could learn from you. Keep up the good work and the great videos, you are a natural presenter!

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Dave. I forget how far I have come in the past few weeks! Glad you are enjoying it all bud!

  • @nigelstone3229
    @nigelstone3229 Před 3 lety +1

    Really enjoying videos and the progress you are making. No need to keep apologising, just do what you can, when watching I have no idea how long you’ve been working. Faffing is part of what you are doing, especially when doing it for the first time!!! I call it procrastination but it’s important as you need to think things through thoroughly before doing.

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Nigel. Thinking it all through is the right way to do it but it annoys me that I can't do it right, quickly straight away!

  • @alxcozma
    @alxcozma Před 3 lety +1

    It's easy to feel deflated when it's just you between 4 walls, but you're doing an amazing job! Keep going mate, but be careful not to burn yourself out

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud. I don't think that is helping me!

  • @aubreymachin1679
    @aubreymachin1679 Před 3 lety +5

    great videos never feel that you have to apologize for how long things take looking forward to the next one

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Aubrey. Glad you are enjoying the series!

  • @pete1973x
    @pete1973x Před 3 lety +1

    Its tough work Dan but you're getting there and learning loads along the way, do not give up.
    I used your "buck" technique on an alloy sheet part for my bike the other day and it worked a treat - so you're teaching too mate, thank you!

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Peter. Ahh no way! Glad it worked for you. So satisfying isn't it!

  • @Theshyteshowmothertruckers

    Dan everything your doing is a1 and you will have weeks when you feel down hearted that’s Restos for you your doing better than most some people take months to do what you done in a week keep up the good work bud

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Kevin. Glad you are enjoying it!

  • @tomorichard
    @tomorichard Před 3 lety +9

    Please don’t feel downhearted. I get the feeling your loosing the motivation.
    We are loving the content and we want to see as much as you want to film👍
    Great inspiration 👍

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you for watching and for the comment bud! Glad you are enjoying it, I think it was just one of those weeks.

  • @paddrivers
    @paddrivers Před 3 lety +4

    Don't beat yourself up...your moving forward thats all that matters.
    You get days/ weeks like that.
    I tend to think of it like climbing a steep hill eventually you get to the top and you will be flying down the other side.👍👏

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment bud! Yes I think it was just one of those weeks. Got a few day's of sorting a few other things next week so hopefully will be a nice break!

  • @fatboymotorsport
    @fatboymotorsport Před 3 lety +1

    Don't be so hard on yourself Dan your flying, keep at it fella it is coming on great 👍

  • @carlpeterson1888
    @carlpeterson1888 Před 3 lety +1

    Well in Dan...
    Love the bit when you said. "was in bed thinking off it and coming up with ideas" I do the same mentally working on things.... When should be counting sheep..... Loving your content will be seeing this mk1 at a show next year...... Keep it up 😁

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Carl. I do it all the time with everything! I did not sleep very well the week I did this lot!!!

  • @chrisblay
    @chrisblay Před 3 lety +1

    Forming those panel repairs takes a long time and is well worth the patience/effort, with results looking good.

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Chris.

  • @leestevenson3821
    @leestevenson3821 Před 3 lety +1

    Another great upload Dan..... that tub fab deffo tested you.....yet again tho you showed your superb fab skills. Don’t be too downhearted about your progress, the glass is half full, not empty. This could maybe be one of the best Mk1’s out there when finished🤞👊🏻👊🏻

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Lee. It really did! Got there in the end though. I am enjoying it all, Would be a hell of a lot easier if I had a workshop full of kit though! Hopefully the car ends up being a decent finish.

  • @charchris2210
    @charchris2210 Před 3 lety +1

    Dan you are doing a fantastic job so far keep up the positive attitude and just remember dude Rome wasn’t built in a day .another a1 video can’t wait for the next

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Chris. Glad you are enjoying it.

  • @martinfield1484
    @martinfield1484 Před 3 lety +1

    Good work Dan your patches are welded in properly, better than a patch on a patch all of a sudden it’ll all come together

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Martin.

  • @stuartdavison8459
    @stuartdavison8459 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice video don't beat yourself up about the welding you are tearing it up and teaching yourself as you go 👍 you are a diy car repairers inspiration 😀 stay safe mate looking forward to the next one 👍 🍺🍺

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting. Glad you are enjoying it.

  • @thirdwatch1965
    @thirdwatch1965 Před 3 lety +1

    Dan I've said before you are doing really really well. You can make your own panels as well.
    You do sound a bit scunnered (scottish saying) but look at what you have done so far. The shell looks great. And your 5 days made such a difference. Your in touching distance of a finished shell that you know is solid with no issues. For me that would be everything for piece of mind.
    Cant wait to see how you get on, take care.
    Martin.

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Martin. Yeah I was getting a little down with it. Didn't feel I was getting anywhere with it! Hopefully I will feel better tomorrow after a week off!

  • @martinsgarage2791
    @martinsgarage2791 Před 3 lety +1

    Dan what you are doing is great, your still learning but what is fantastic you are not bodging this just to get it done. There are always highs and lows in a project like this but keep going its great to watch. M

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Martin. Glad you are enjoying it! It's easy to forget that I haven't been doing this for long!

  • @T8RTU
    @T8RTU Před 3 lety +1

    Shoot for the stars and hit the moon! Always a good thing to set a target, even if we don’t always get what we aimed for we are well on the way to getting there! More great work with the plywood forming - and that must eat up time - never mind the faffing (thinking) it’s all very necessary. Good to see that pigeon again 😄 keep going mate ....reckon you will get it done in two weeks what took you three before and that IS progress ✅😎👍

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching and so much for the very nice comment. The ply does take a fair amount of time (Most of the fab work does!) Hopefully I can get it done in 2 weeks!

  • @Wotsit7781
    @Wotsit7781 Před 3 lety +1

    Cracking video Dan. You should be proud of what you got achieved. Really enjoying the series

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching and for the comment bud! Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah thinking about where I have come form is pretty mad!

  • @RandySchouteere
    @RandySchouteere Před 3 lety +1

    Great job mate! Don’t be too hard on yourself , you’re doing great!

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment bud! Glad you are enjoying it.

  • @DKaraffa
    @DKaraffa Před 3 lety +1

    Looks good! Don’t pressure yourself on speed. The quality is amazing. Cheers 🍻

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting David. Glad you are enjoying it.

  • @smrobertson72
    @smrobertson72 Před 3 lety +1

    Keep going Dan I know how your feeling just seems relentless, but when you look back at how much you’ve done and how quickly you’re getting on you really should be well impressed. Every repair panel have had to be hand made and that just eats time. Just think every weld is one nearer the end..

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for your comment Stuart. Yes it does feel a little relentless. As you say, Every weld is a step closer!

  • @adrianday8678
    @adrianday8678 Před 3 lety +1

    Keep going, everything takes longer than you think.

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Adrian.

  • @markcooper1953
    @markcooper1953 Před 3 lety

    Rewatched this vid Dan, it really strikes me the quality of the workmanship ! Real patience and skill, keep the faith, we are enjoying the journey....

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Mark. Glad you are enjoying it!

  • @jimmacdonald9746
    @jimmacdonald9746 Před 3 lety +1

    Can’t wait for next week 🇬🇧✊🏻

  • @ergz-vr6
    @ergz-vr6 Před 3 lety +1

    Loving the long content mate your doing a great job on this. Keep up the positive attitude

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud.

  • @toast6135
    @toast6135 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks again for the inspiration Dan. Since you started the Golf, I've put my Rocco u on a rotisserie and have started removing all the sealant fronlm the floors. Grotty job but as you point out, sometimes you got to just get on and not faff. The balance is always not to rush so much your work quality goes down. I did the rear sill and arch on passenger side behinning of this year and also found it a pain. The square hole in the arch is for the filler neck breather. Great work again, aim high but don't put yourself under too much pressure.

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Matt. Glad the channel/content has been inspiring you. Yeah the underseal removal is a pain but as you say if you just get your head down and get it done it isn't too bad. Thinking about it makes it worse. Thanks for that bud, Makes sense as the filler hole is there!

  • @markdammes1947
    @markdammes1947 Před 3 lety +1

    The positivity in the comments is impressive!

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Mark. It is so nice! The comments blow me away every time.

  • @rhodrihow959
    @rhodrihow959 Před 3 lety +1

    Don’t beat yourself up too much Dan
    If it wasn’t for the numerous random panels you needed to make and a 5 day week rather than 3 and a bit you would have done what you wanted too originally
    Quite shocking how many panels are not available really if you compare it to a classic mini which is costing you days and days
    But after watching you wrap up the other side your going a lot faster than you give yourself credit for!
    Good to see your a bit warmer in there, shame the pigeon came back! 😁
    Nice one Dan

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Rhodri. The fabrication slows you down massively and like you say not having the time I thought on it doesn't help. Yeah for some reason they have stopped making certain panels. You would have thought it would be the other way round and that they were making more panels. The heater has made so much difference!

  • @daveyjones-sx6ym
    @daveyjones-sx6ym Před 3 lety +1

    You're doing well mate, ive been there before taking a run at a project and never made it as far as i expected either. Don't rush it, procrastination is your brain taking the time it needs. Having a little break from it will stop you getting sick of it too

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment bud! Yeah I ned the time to think things through but it annoys me that I can't do it right, quickly straight away!

  • @paultaylor9652
    @paultaylor9652 Před 3 lety +1

    Lovely Jubbly video, you are probably suffering from sort of fatigue, working by yourself and trying to create panels from nothing. Keep going matey.

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Paul. Glad you enjoyed it. I think it may be a little of that too. Going to the workshop on my own every day gets to you!

  • @Baldspeed
    @Baldspeed Před 3 lety +1

    Stonking work as the norm mate, fair play for what youve done so far. Probs a lot better beginner repairs sorted then some ot the "pro" repairs ive seen over the years

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Rich. Glad you are enjoying it and thanks for the compliments.

  • @jonathanluce9130
    @jonathanluce9130 Před 3 lety +1

    Your efforts will be worth it!

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching and for the comment bud!

  • @markcooper1953
    @markcooper1953 Před 3 lety +1

    Great content, and love the test for getting as much done as poss in a week ... really looking forward to your next

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Mark. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @SimpsonsClassics
    @SimpsonsClassics Před rokem

    Absolutely smashing this build dude!

  • @christophersales9458
    @christophersales9458 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice one mate starting to take shape !

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud.

  • @pault5.143
    @pault5.143 Před 3 lety +1

    Keep going Dan it’s looking good in the next 2 weeks it will look amazing 👍

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Paul.

  • @martinkirton9608
    @martinkirton9608 Před 3 lety +1

    What you have done in this week, would take professionals with all the right gear, almost as long. If they were to take the time to make sure everything is perfect. You're certainly selling yourself short. Chin up, deep breath, carry on sir!

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Martin. Thanks for the compilment bud.

  • @jasonmunro5489
    @jasonmunro5489 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Dan. Really enjoying the videos. Like the problem solving skills! Keep at it. Well Done 👍 😁

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Jason. Glad you are enjoying it!

  • @stuartmcmillan2518
    @stuartmcmillan2518 Před 3 lety +1

    Great job mate 👌 I’ve used a Flooring Guage off Amazon for radius cuts, or difficult shapes-makes things a lot easier if you’re not already doing that, keep going though it will be perfect!!!

  • @robertdakin2164
    @robertdakin2164 Před 3 lety +3

    Absolutely loving what you're doing and think you're doing a great job, keep going mate 👍

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Robert! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @matthewrodd3985
    @matthewrodd3985 Před 3 lety +1

    Well done Dan, amazing work. Top Kudos to you...Just keep going, doing what you're doing. Loving the content...

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Matthew. Glad you are enjoying it.

  • @garycrofts1421
    @garycrofts1421 Před 3 lety +1

    I bet the thinking it through keeps you awake at night? My bike restoration often give me plenty to think about in the middle of the night!
    When welding, (which I'm not great at!) I find I get better results if I occasionally get a wire brush to clean that horrible sooty deposit you're left with as it contaminates subsequent welds.
    Don't be down about your progress this week, it's phenomenal for someone with just a few hours experience. Whatever the amount of work done, you're a week closer to completion. 😁

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Gary. Genuinely haven't had a full nights sleep in about a week 😂 Yeah I have a wire brush but alway's forget to use it! I need to try and remember as it may make welding easier. Thank you so much for the compliment bud.

  • @johnlad1481
    @johnlad1481 Před 3 lety +3

    Once again dan awesome job some parts takes time even the smallest welding its a pain ive done it..have a good weekend 👍

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment bud! It has all taken so much longer than I thought! You too bud.

  • @neilrobson9485
    @neilrobson9485 Před 3 lety +1

    Keep at it mate it's looking well, that cut out area is for your fuel lines to run through from the filler neck.

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Neil. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for that bud.

    • @neilrobson9485
      @neilrobson9485 Před 3 lety

      @@DanChambersDAC I've got a Mk2 gti and helping a friend restore a white Mk1 Gti. Love this kind of stuff.

  • @markhorsburgh3989
    @markhorsburgh3989 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey Dan, thanks for bringing us another great Mk1 Golf resto video. That was a big undertaking to try and get all that done, so kudos to you for getting as far as you did.
    There's absolutely no way I'd be able to do what you're doing; having to make up jigs / forming tools etc. I just wouldn't have the patience and I'm dam sure they wouldn't look half as good if I tried.... quick thought; is it maybe worth trying to find one or two other Mk1's that don't have the rust issues yours has in those places; maybe you could harvest the sections you need, without having to make your own repair panels from scratch?... just a thought.
    Stay strong, try not to get disheartened and keep focused on your original goal. I'm thoroughly enjoying this series of videos. You don't have to film every little detail, just keep doing what you're doing chap.
    Hope you and your family have a great Christmas and New year. Stay safe.
    Fan from Nottingham. 🎄🎅

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud. Glad you are enjoying it! I would love to get body cuts from other cars but unfortunately I don't have the budget for it 😔 Sheet steel is nice and cheap! Hopefully in the new year I can get a bit of a budget!!! Hope you have a great Christmas & new year bud.

  • @MrFartymarty39
    @MrFartymarty39 Před 3 lety +1

    Top job done brilliant Dan

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching and for the comment bud!

  • @Maxdoesfootball27
    @Maxdoesfootball27 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice work again pal.

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Christopher.

  • @dannyfinch6700
    @dannyfinch6700 Před 3 lety +1

    Top work yet again 👍🏻

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Danny.

  • @strugglyboys
    @strugglyboys Před 3 lety +1

    As a fellow faffer I'd like to say you are absolutely flying through this and doing an amazing job. Honestly impressive. Look forward to everything that's coming. Well done mate!👏

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment bud! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Kai77884
    @Kai77884 Před 3 lety +1

    Hello a great video and a great job 👍👍👍from Germany 🇩🇪 👋👋👋 Kai

  • @tallgiese1
    @tallgiese1 Před 3 lety +1

    You got a lot more done in one week than I did 😉 And I am not welding or fitting panels.

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Jonathan. It's so easy to forget how much you have done in a week when the project is so big! What project are you on with bud?

  • @christophersales9458
    @christophersales9458 Před 3 lety +1

    Merry Christmas to you and family ,Dan absolutely loved caddy project

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud. Glad you enjoyed it. Had a great one thank you. Hope you had a great one.

  • @bay444t
    @bay444t Před 3 lety +1

    Looking good dude

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank You so much for watching and for the comment Bud.

  • @alextegg3838
    @alextegg3838 Před 3 lety

    Nice job again! I think it’s coming along really well. Nothing ever goes as quickly as you think it will - I find the same on every job I do on our MK1. And in fixing one thing, I usually find another 2 or 3 jobs to do.

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Alex. Glad you are enjoying it. Annoying isn't it! Everything takes so much longer!

  • @dazlee
    @dazlee Před 3 lety +1

    Another great episode 🙌🏻🔥

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Cheers bud. Thank you so much for watching and for commenting.

  • @sergiomk1swap536
    @sergiomk1swap536 Před 3 lety +1

    What a job you're doing. I follow you from Spain! 😉🤗 I am also restoring golf mk1 gld with tdi swap

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud. Glad you are enjoying it. Good luck with your restoration.

  • @h12st_d63
    @h12st_d63 Před 3 lety +1

    Some hugely complex parts done there Dan, your right to take a break, can then go back to it and realised your right to be proud of what your achieving! 🤙🏻

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment David! That panel took some thought! It is hardly perfect but hopefully will do the job. Looking forward to a few day's doing something else!

  • @simondale7402
    @simondale7402 Před 3 lety +1

    Another great video Dan! It’s coming along nicely now! 👍👊

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Simon.

  • @frogdxb5648
    @frogdxb5648 Před 3 lety

    Excellent video again mate

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Jeremy.

  • @rustynutrestoration2170
    @rustynutrestoration2170 Před 3 lety +1

    Love watching your videos keep them coming 👌

  • @eddwells3033
    @eddwells3033 Před 3 lety +1

    A1 perfect 😂👍

  • @nekosinner9177
    @nekosinner9177 Před 3 lety +1

    It's interesting how the same car can rot in different places. My rear inner arch tub was completely fine compared to where it had gone on yours, yet the lip round the suspension turret was gone on mine meaning I had to replace both rear suspension turrets. The hole that comes through the inner arch is for the fuel breather pipe and the pipes for the gravity valve that sits up inside the arch near the fuel filler neck hole. There should be a piece of plastic trim that covers the side of the arch where the hole is that the pipes run behind up to the top of the arch.

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment bud! It's mad isn't it! You would think they would all go in the same place. Thanks for that, Makes sense seeing as the fuel filler is up there!

  • @workshopprojects2643
    @workshopprojects2643 Před 3 lety

    Going great dan keep going . can't wait for the vids every week progress is progress 💪would like to see more of dave the pidgion kicking round

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching and for the comment bud! Glad you are enjoying them! Dave doesn't appear very often any more! I will see what he thinks of my new welding!

  • @scottporter483
    @scottporter483 Před 3 lety +1

    Mate it will all be worth it when its finished such an iconic and beautiful car 👍

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment bud! Hopefully it will be bud.

  • @gunnmoto
    @gunnmoto Před 3 lety +1

    Your face was so long on friday morning. Glad you ignored me and just got on with it 🤣

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +1

      🤣 Sulking Friday for me! So nice to just have you in the workshop though dude!

    • @gunnmoto
      @gunnmoto Před 3 lety

      @@DanChambersDAC Well you're lucky as a lot of people want me 😘

  • @danielrickell7590
    @danielrickell7590 Před 3 lety +1

    Well done mate you should be proud of what you’ve achieved this week, another great video. Bet it takes you ages to get to sleep with thinking of what you need to do on the car the next day 😂

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Daniel. I genuinely haven't had a full nights sleep in about a week 🤣

  • @wandango5913
    @wandango5913 Před 3 lety +1

    Another great video, stop beating yourself up and apologising about time drifting away, keep plodding on with the good work, maybe stick a clock in the background to see how much time actually goes into the time lapse for people to appreciate how long things actually take, it’s good to set targets to give your self a goal, even if they may be unachievable, it’s something to work to

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching and for the comment bud! A clock isn't a bad idea. Wanting to get all of that done in 1 week was a little optimistic!

  • @Albert87nl
    @Albert87nl Před 3 lety

    i really hope with all the welding work you done to it.... you gonna send it to a shop with a Acid bath. and give it a KTL coating. ! cus this car is deff going to need it!

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Been considering getting something done.

    • @Albert87nl
      @Albert87nl Před 3 lety

      @@DanChambersDAC better do it GTIS will hold valeu in long run.. would be a pittty if bare metal closed off will rust again due to being damp.! you put so much effort in this ;)

  • @wayneofwolves2807
    @wayneofwolves2807 Před 3 lety +2

    Dan stop apologising your doing a great Job . If it was easy EBay wouldn’t have a load of abandoned projects lol .
    Was trying work out your accent and location ?

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment Wayne! This is very true! I want to show the ups and downs of a project like this as no one has to my knowledge. I am South Leicestershire bud.

  • @astapbender3767
    @astapbender3767 Před 2 lety

    Hi man. Tell me please, body after blasting covered with primer?

  • @dubCanuck1
    @dubCanuck1 Před 3 lety +3

    "It isn't A1". Well, compared to sheet metal that doesn't exist, it's AAA1. I told that to my kid when showing him how to do this. "You can't screw it up worse than it not existing"

  • @bigeein
    @bigeein Před 3 lety

    get a black , flush mount aviation fuel cap. It would look great

    • @bigeein
      @bigeein Před 3 lety

      fabrication is a grind , LOL , you have almost broken its back mate . Keep going lad , good work

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. I want to try and keep it all as factory as I can. Good idea though. I am chipping away at the fab work!

  • @JMc.D
    @JMc.D Před 3 lety +1

    How is the diesel heater going?

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching and for the comment bud! Crap! It isn't powerful enough for the space.

  • @markharris7662
    @markharris7662 Před 3 lety +1

    Great work. I think you are way to hard on yourself.

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Mark. Yeah I think I am a little.

  • @patras1514
    @patras1514 Před 3 lety +1

    He pours water from the ceiling, it is impossible that it is not rotten inside. In my golf I had to remove it.

  • @nickrendell4300
    @nickrendell4300 Před 3 lety +1

    great fabrication skills on the wheel arch panel, you could cut out the fuel filler cap hole and put in a mk2 fuel filler cap. Make it a bit different than the standard.

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Nick. I want to try and keep it as standard looking as I can.

  • @vanlifenomad
    @vanlifenomad Před 3 lety +1

    Fancy a good T4 to work on, did you get the email?

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud. I don't think I have had an e-mail dude.

  • @yellayomper4617
    @yellayomper4617 Před 3 lety +1

    There’s no quick way.....

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and for commenting Bud.

  • @dataisagreatdaygetntn6340

    Too much talking

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for the support. You don't have to watch if you don't want to.

  • @nebojsanisevic7314
    @nebojsanisevic7314 Před 3 lety

    what a primadona ... talking talking talking talking ...... I lose my patience ...

    • @DanChambersDAC
      @DanChambersDAC  Před 3 lety

      🤣🤣🤣🤣 You don’t like it, don’t watch it. Pretty simple really. Thank you for the view and the comment though. All engagement helps with growing the channel