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

http://www.hondaswap.com/forums/uplo..._207_25475.jpg
http://www.hondaswap.com/forums/uplo..._207_97726.jpg
http://www.hondaswap.com/forums/uplo..._207_69546.jpg
http://www.hondaswap.com/forums/uplo..._207_96482.jpg
http://www.hondaswap.com/forums/uplo..._207_88275.jpg
http://www.hondaswap.com/forums/uplo..._207_11325.jpg

had to sneak a shot of the honduh in there :rolleyes:
http://www.hondaswap.com/forums/uplo..._207_55342.jpg

and a random rice shot
http://www.hondaswap.com/forums/uplo..._207_57911.jpg

no major plans right now except for body work, the rest will just be fixing things


have a good day and flame at will

Re: got another VW, this one is older than some of you on here
 

ya def ugly haha no biggie thou if you like vws

Re: got another VW, this one is older than some of you on here
 

i like old school..

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.....

Re: got another VW, this one is older than some of you on here
 

I shall call it Ugg.

...of the Lee family.

Re: got another VW, this one is older than some of you on here
 

Volvo pwnz joo :P


invest in MS before you kill yourself

Re: got another VW, this one is older than some of you on here
 

nice man, I see you finally found one!!! looks good...sounds like a nice project ahead of you(as all old VWs seem to be ;) )

Re: got another VW, this one is older than some of you on here
 

Looks to be a Grant GT steering wheel. I've wanted one on my car for so long, I love the design.

I found a VW for sale locally, driven like a grandma, 5 speed, $900.. but its a 4 door :-\

good luck with your project

Re: got another VW, this one is older than some of you on here
 

actually its an old ass MOMO wheel. i've never seen one like it before. the wheel looks to have been rewrapped recently because the leather is very fresh

Re: got another VW, this one is older than some of you on here
 

nice old mk1 u know i get the 82 rabbit ls diesel 2 door reg 1.6 non turbo
i paint my dash and all and toke the dash off i know the wiring problems on them