So it is back up and running again. Turns out the HVAC blower works, but the a/c isn't charged. Got to looking at it and nothing is pressurized. I bought the conversion kit with all of the adapter ports, but the Golf seems to have the same sized ports (3/8" instead of 7/16" for the low side). No luck with the adapter pieces so I'm still trying to figure that out.
While I was under there, I noticed there were a few wires disconnected to the sensors next to the low side port right above the radiator. I plugged them in and now I have the thermostat working. Now that its working, it's saying its getting hot depending on if I'm idling or accelerating. The low coolant light is blinking too, but it is not. Car seems warmed up, but not boiling over when I stop to check it. I guess thats why is was disconnected? I need to find the original fan and shroud set up. Matt Sanders said he might have one that will work, so I'm gonna check with him.
I finally got the 'y' tube piece for the crankcase pressure relief into the intake sealed up really nice. Now the back pressure seems really high and a constant stream of oil pours out of the top of the dipstick tube. Needs new rings? I plugged the intake back and reinstalled the smokestack vent that was on it when I got it. Does this mean its time for rings?!?!
Other than that, its been fun to putt around in. I've enjoyed the crap out of it!
