got another VW, this one is older than some of you on here
08-25-2005, 06:48 PM
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got another VW, this one is older than some of you on here
Well i've had her for a few days but i just got the title today.
been looking for one for a while that had a mint shell but i couldnt pass this one up. I traded a VR6 longblock for her and i think it was well worth it.
1983 Rabbit GTi
230,xx on chassis, unknown mileage on engine
The good:
Audi 2.0 bottom end
288 cam
Audi T-body
Dual DP
some kind of 60mm exhaust
some kind of ~10mm plug wires
upper frt strut bar
big (~20-22mm ??) front sway bar
ghetto PVC intake arm
very clean and rust free upper body panels
interior needs very little work
window/door seals are in good shape
no tower rust
now for the bad:
she's gonna need some underbody work, the pass rocker seam is pretty much toast. the DS control arm mounting has been welded back on quite horribly. and there are a few other rust spots. the only spot that really concerns me is the rocker panel, its looks like a difficult fix.
there are a few wiring issues that need to be dealt with; headlights, cluster lights(its not the bulbs), and there is no stereo just a rats nest.
the susp is just plain shot; cut springs, blown shocks, lower spring seatsare about to fall off ,needs bushings and ball joints, and needs rear bearings......bad.
and it has a starting/idle issue that has got to be vacuum related. there are a lot od blocked off ports and hoses throughout the engine bay
on to the pics.... even though they are pretty pathetic
had to sneak a shot of the honduh in there
and a random rice shot
no major plans right now except for body work, the rest will just be fixing things
have a good day and flame at will
been looking for one for a while that had a mint shell but i couldnt pass this one up. I traded a VR6 longblock for her and i think it was well worth it.
1983 Rabbit GTi
230,xx on chassis, unknown mileage on engine
The good:
Audi 2.0 bottom end
288 cam
Audi T-body
Dual DP
some kind of 60mm exhaust
some kind of ~10mm plug wires
upper frt strut bar
big (~20-22mm ??) front sway bar
ghetto PVC intake arm
very clean and rust free upper body panels
interior needs very little work
window/door seals are in good shape
no tower rust
now for the bad:
she's gonna need some underbody work, the pass rocker seam is pretty much toast. the DS control arm mounting has been welded back on quite horribly. and there are a few other rust spots. the only spot that really concerns me is the rocker panel, its looks like a difficult fix.
there are a few wiring issues that need to be dealt with; headlights, cluster lights(its not the bulbs), and there is no stereo just a rats nest.
the susp is just plain shot; cut springs, blown shocks, lower spring seatsare about to fall off ,needs bushings and ball joints, and needs rear bearings......bad.
and it has a starting/idle issue that has got to be vacuum related. there are a lot od blocked off ports and hoses throughout the engine bay
on to the pics.... even though they are pretty pathetic
had to sneak a shot of the honduh in there
and a random rice shot
no major plans right now except for body work, the rest will just be fixing things
have a good day and flame at will
08-25-2005, 07:21 PM
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Re: got another VW, this one is older than some of you on here
Nicce... that stearing wheel isnt stock is it? I just picked up an 87 Jetta GL Wolfsburg on Tuesday. No rust (muhahaha), mint interior, 200k on the odometer. Already picked up a cast iron turbo manifold with a wastegate flange... oh the joys of turboing an archaic fuel system.....
08-25-2005, 08:35 PM
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Re: got another VW, this one is older than some of you on here
Originally Posted by spongerlbc
Already picked up a cast iron turbo manifold with a wastegate flange... oh the joys of turboing an archaic fuel system.....
invest in MS before you kill yourself
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08-25-2005, 08:44 PM
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Re: got another VW, this one is older than some of you on here
Originally Posted by spongerlbc
Nicce... that stearing wheel isnt stock is it?
I found a VW for sale locally, driven like a grandma, 5 speed, $900.. but its a 4 door
good luck with your project
08-25-2005, 08:57 PM
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Re: got another VW, this one is older than some of you on here
actually its an old *** MOMO wheel. i've never seen one like it before. the wheel looks to have been rewrapped recently because the leather is very fresh
