78 Rabbit #2 (Charlotte)

[OptimusGlen]

Well it might be a bit soon to start a project thread, becasue the car isn't even here yet... but wahtever, I'm bored, and excited, so eat me :P

Car is a 78 Rabbit, at this point it's a shell with a bunch of parts, like a kit car.

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v71/119/58/507621608/n507621608_77384_8561.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v71/119/58/507621608/n507621608_77384_8561.jpg

Engine that comes with the car is a fully rebuilt... well... head needs to be assembled... 2.0 16v. New Mahle pistons and rings, and new seals/gaskets throughout. New oil pump and water pump.

Comes with MK2 GLI seats, not 100% sure I'll be using these yet, might just put them in the MK2 Coupe daily driver.

The plan is to run the 16v on OBD1 X-flow engine harness and fueling, with a chip from I don't know where. Going to keep it mostly stock, it'll be plenty fun that way, and reliable for the most part.

[OptimusGlen]

The car is coming from California, with fresh paint, but no clearcoat yet. I would like to get the whole thing repainted in a high metallic white paint (a step below "Bass-Boat" on the metallic scale) but with time and money being issues, I may just get it cleared and call it good. The color is really nice as is... so we'll see what happens.

Some parts collecting... and painting "Dark Hammered Bronze"

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v71/119/58/507621608/n507621608_77389_6724.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v71/119/58/507621608/n507621608_77390_7057.jpg

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http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v71/119/58/507621608/n507621608_77392_7670.jpg

Also a Techtonics downpipe
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_92231_9511.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_92232_9750.jpg

And buisness to convert the serpentine belt... coated in the same hammered paint.
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_92233_9988.jpg


Head will stay natural aluminum.

[kofoto]

very nice! its a veritable blank slate. a "tabula rasa" if you will. :wink:

[John2.0T]

Glen... I'm so jealous!!!

A shell rabbit project car is something I want to do very badly. Everything looks very clean! Definitely go with white - white Rabbits are beautiful. Looking forward to seeing it progress!

[helmut]

yeah bitch. ditch the oil warmer. Now I can drive around and guess what driveway your in.

[helmut]

what street are you on? Drove around your hood tonight thinkin I would get lucky....no luck. I like the bass boat appeal. I would like to see it in person.:wub:

[OptimusGlen]

We're on Lincoln Dr.

Took a quick picture of the second batch of parts in, the car wont be here for a few weeks.

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_115548_724.jpg

Thats new control arms with poly bushings and new ball joints from Black Forest Industries, new strut bearings/mounts, G60 injector cups, enough new white nylon clips for all the trim, poly bushings for the rear arm (thanks Kris!) ,new windshield seal, new chrome for ALL the windows, crank and waterpump pullys to convert to the later belt style... and of course a nice, old, Rabbit model :)

[Digital K]

heyo, did you pay me for that p ulley and stuff yet? haha

[OptimusGlen]

I just got off the phone with the auto shippers and the car is being picked up today!!! They said it's expected to arrive next Wednesday!!

:hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

[shaneco13]

noice!

[slobuny]

yay!

[OptimusGlen]

So your Rabbit is in the mail. Just left the driveway. I seem to have misplaced my digi-camera so no pics (sorry). It was over in about 35 seconds anyway. The driver called a flatbed towtruck and had the car lifted into the back of the semi trailor. No ramps, no winches...cool. The driver was a pretty cool guy, he didn't really care what was in the car. I also got the DMV shit taken care of, so we're just waiting for the pink to get here in the mail so i can send it off to you. So you'll probly get the car next week sometime...groovy. Let me know if anything comes up.

Later,
Dan


and...
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_149728_6938.jpg

[Digital K]

bum bum BUM!

[helmut]

saucy

[John2.0T]

I hope it comes tomorrow - I wanna check it out this week!

[OptimusGlen]

Car is due in tomorrow.




I'm insane.




More parts...

Seats, I repaired them kinda till I get them reapholsered by a pro.
http://photos-f.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_174133_1530.jpg

Oil cooler sammich plate, cleaned up and painted silver. And an ABA alternator (thanks Kris), took it all apart and painted the case.
http://photos-g.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_174134_2056.jpg

Interior from a Cabby.
http://photos-h.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_174135_2653.jpg

and a closer pic of the shift boot I made to replace the old torn one
http://photos-a.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_174136_3169.jpg

[helmut]

motor mounts, speedo cable? I want to see a naked rabbit, yeah..naked.

[Digital K]

I'll give you naked.....

[flippinvw]

Please don't.

[John2.0T]

Please don't.

x2

Glen I'm so jealous - looking forward to seeing it this week.

[shaneco13]

Hey I know this girl that gets "Naked" all the time now! If you guys want, I can see if she can get me naked and I will try to get you naked as well.

she works for that energy drink company called "Naked", haha

[John2.0T]

I swear to god if I hear dudes talking about getting naked in my Rabbit Build Thread I will leave.... :D

[StickiestOfTheIckiest]

Im naked........lol jk

Glen, that 'bit is gonna rock my socks off

[SLK]

Hey I know this girl that gets "Naked" all the time now! If you guys want, I can see if she can get me naked and I will try to get you naked as well.

she works for that energy drink company called "Naked", haha

Naked Juice?!?! I love that stuff. Its sooooo good.

[teddymac]

has it landed yet?

[flippinvw]

Yes. Glen is too busy drooling over it to post... :dribble2:

[John2.0T]

I saw it today - VERY nice shell :D

Their driveway is a thing of beauty...

[OptimusGlen]

Got it yesterday and spent the afternoon cleaning and organizing. As well as stripping allthe assembled parts off it. Some pics:

http://photos-b.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_180561_2574.jpg

http://photos-c.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_180562_2874.jpg

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http://photos-f.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_180565_3751.jpg

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http://photos-h.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_180567_799.jpg

http://photos-b.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_180569_1398.jpg

:D

[shaneco13]

YES!

[teddymac]

http://photos-608.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_180575_5257.jpg

Is this the to be installed pile? Those wheels are gonna look great! Are they the same as Jess's?

[OptimusGlen]

That is the VW part pile, some of that will be used, some will not. The wheels will not. Thjey came with the Rabbit but at 13" are too small for my taste.

Worked on the Transmission tonight.

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_181594_6323.jpg

[OptimusGlen]

engine is cleaned and painted, pieced it together loosely to get a feel for how it'll look.

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_189612_524.jpg

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_189613_854.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_189614_1189.jpg


The head still needs to be assembled, so nothing is torqued down besides the waterpump, alt bracket, and oil filter flange.

[Digital K]

looking very nice man :) I'm jealous at how clean that ish is.

[teddymac]

any more progress?

http://is.rely.net/2-2441-19055-l-u9gfKb3R9G7DolDMUszHlw.jpg

something to shoot for?

[OptimusGlen]

haha, mine wont be that clean and shaved.


I have decided on a color change though, going back to the factory color. Inaris Silver...

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_209297_6944.jpg

[shaneco13]

i can help with that part!

[Die Frau]

That will be so cool looking... engine and trans look awesome Glen.

[OptimusGlen]

thanks!

[BlkMgc20AE]

That is ridiculous!!! It looks amazing or will look amazing.. Keep it up!! SICK!!

[OptimusGlen]

The name is Charlotte, becasue of the creepy spider.

[StickiestOfTheIckiest]

lol, good call

[helmut]

The name is Charlotte, becasue of the creepy spider.


pics of charlotte's fat ass?

[aaronmjr]

haha, mine wont be that clean and shaved.


I have decided on a color change though, going back to the factory color. Inaris Silver...

http://photos-297.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_209297_6944.jpg

Goosebumps as soon as i saw that picture, i swear. GREAT color choice.

[OptimusGlen]

dropped the rear beam this weekend, cleaned and painted. Installed the new bushings too.

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/119/58/507621608/n507621608_240071_8163.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/119/58/507621608/n507621608_240072_8497.jpg

[Sherpa]

Glen, I can't wait to see this car when you're all finished up with it.

I'm not much of a wrench, but let me know if I can help.

[SLK]

glen i absolutely love that color you are paint the engine and all the parts. it looks sooo clean. ANd it will look amazing with the new color change...

[OptimusGlen]

Thanks guys :)

[OptimusGlen]

today I dropped the old exhaust, tried to clean the underside some more, discovered another black widow and killed it. heres a shot of the wheelwell with most of the the gunk and dirt cleaned off.

Still has factory paint under here...
http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v80/119/58/507621608/n507621608_268370_6159.jpg

[OptimusGlen]

new pressure plate. I have the clutch too but turns out the flywheel I have is the wrong one, so I'll get that squared away another time.
http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v80/119/58/507621608/n507621608_268579_4692.jpg

also mocked up the dash. The plan is to make a sheetmetal piece like the cardboard shown, then cover it in black swede.
http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v80/119/58/507621608/n507621608_268580_5036.jpg

[magilson]

dude, glen. your work seriously inspires me every time i see it. keep it coming man!

[Crazyfurdubs]

Updates mfer.

[OptimusGlen]

I did the undercoating on the rear end, going to bolt the axle up today maybe. Also working on selling my MK2, at which point I will be able to fund the rest of this project.

[dubswede]

really? selling the jetta huh? There may be some interest up here.

[OptimusGlen]

Sold the Jetta, ordered paint today, got a flywheel from Brent, going to get hubs from him this week when we both have time. haha.

Also ordered a new trans. pushrod and T.O. bearing cap, I hope to be able to get that engine together soon. So once the paint is done I can really just put it all together!

Still looking for MK2 rear disk stub axles/calipers/carriers/rotors. And should probably either rebuild or replace my 22mm master cylinder and booster.

[Digital K]

I bet you could let that MC soak...

[OptimusGlen]

I wonder if they sell a rebuild kit...

and I have two boosters in there, I could probably get one to work...

[Digital K]

You could probably also get a MC from upull from a passat for 10$.

[veedubthuggin]

wow glen......This is truly amazing!!!!

[vweezly]

What pressure plate did you buy glen and where? Is it just a new stocker?

[KOOTER]

You could probably also get a MC from upull from a passat for 10$.

A passat one will not work.You need a 16v rocco one.

[Digital K]

passat does work. have one in mine.

[Janasty]

looks awesome Glen, looks like it is coming along well!

[voodoo]

Sweet project, nice. Can't wait to see it.

[Die Frau]

Holy Hell, voodoo checks in... Hey bud.

[OptimusGlen]

Thanks guys!!

Pressure plate is a new stocker, this engine will be pretty stock, so I figure it'll be fine.


Update: I finally received the paint from www.vwcolor.com (http://www.vwcolor.com) Now, just need time to paint it! And a big air compressor!

[StickiestOfTheIckiest]

if you ever want some help putting it together, I'm usually free on the weekdays after 4? Car is lookin hot man

[OptimusGlen]

haha, putting it together is the easy part!

[OptimusGlen]

The engine and trans are together!

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v113/119/58/507621608/n507621608_407923_7884.jpg

[John2.0T]

Looks great, Glen!

Everything is so cleaaannnn....

This is truly going to be one of the nicest mkI's in the midwest.

[Digital K]

it better be. I bought a whip for if he starts slackin off.

[Die Frau]

Everything is clean but the garage!

Oh, I'll say it.... ZING!

[Blunt]

hi glen, just stumbled across this page. excellent work i must say. looks like it will be a beautiful car. keep up the good work

[Sherpa]

Please tell me you're not one of those people that spends a year building a vintage car to new spec, then sells it. This car will be amazing when finished.

Great work.

[OptimusGlen]

haha, vintage spec? I dunno. It'll be nice, I'll probably keep it but you never know waht'll happen.

Right now I've been pinning everything up getting ready to move. Once in the new place I'm going to see if I can paint it in the paint booth at my new work, if not I will continue with the building a paint booth in a garage idea.

[Sherpa]

haha, vintage spec? I dunno. It'll be nice, I'll probably keep it but you never know waht'll happen.

Right now I've been pinning everything up getting ready to move. Once in the new place I'm going to see if I can paint it in the paint booth at my new work, if not I will continue with the building a paint booth in a garage idea.

I guess "vintage" to me means anything 20 years or older.

[OptimusGlen]

yah, fer sure. It's crazy to think it'll be 30 years old next year... wow.

[KOOTER]

passat does work. have one in mine.

It depends on where you want your pedal I guess.If you are going to do that you may as well go with one from a MK3 because they are easier to find in good working condition.

[helmut]

boobies....that is all

[KOOTER]

boobies....that is all

Sure you say boobies but you mean balls and weiners.

[mazdamn02]

Sweet project you've got going! Can't wait to see the updates!

[Digital K]

so did you paint this thing or what? :)

[OptimusGlen]

no, i need money for more supplies (mask, sanding disks, etc)

edit: and I need to prime, grr.

[Blunt]

masks are for pussies. paint dat shit

[OptimusGlen]

i dont want to die, auto paint is rooofless.

[Blunt]

rattle can it and drive that bitch

[OptimusGlen]

NAH I TRIED THAT ONCE, THIS ONE i WANT TO LOOK NICER.

[OptimusGlen]

WHOOPS, CAPS :p

[SLK]

NOOB! paint it already!

[omni]

this thread needs more pics! :)

[Digital K]

to work with you! if it gets too cold, no paint for you!

[amish_geek]

http://photos-389.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v71/119/58/507621608/n507621608_77389_6724.jpg

rocco intake manifold:
http://photos-390.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v71/119/58/507621608/n507621608_77390_7057.jpg


have all been painted with a "Hammered Brass" paint, here is a closeup, the finish looks to be really easy to clean, I will be using this paint on the block as well.
http://photos-392.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v71/119/58/507621608/n507621608_77392_7670.jpg

Head will stay natural aluminum, oil pan will be gloss black.


What brand/kind of paint is this? and where did you get it?


I want to clean/paint some of the stuff on my SPG's engine, and that looks like nice paint.

How well does it hold up to heat and abuse?

[ShowCar]

Just look for a paint in the color you want with a 'hammered' label. Thats what gives the texture. Try finding something that's made for high heat situations? I'm sure any parts store can help you out too.

[StickiestOfTheIckiest]

I can help ya prep it for paint if ya want Glen?? haha

[Digital K]

BAM! Bump for get to work harassment!

[dubswede]

maybe you could just pull a switcheroo and glen wouldn't notice.

at least not till you guys move again. :D ;)

[Digital K]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2075/2319266979_45a9e4be17_o.jpg

[hamradio]

is that to get us talking, kris?

Damn I love mk1's. I have all kinds of ideas swirling in my head for mine to get done before the show. Def a drop, mk4 steelies or maybe some e30 bbs', drop the engine, clean the hell out of the bay.

What color is it going to be (I see a sort of green)? Sorry, I didn't read the whole thread.

[Digital K]

thats glen, he is in the garage painting ;) you change your mind more than a hooker on blow w/ hiv. :D

[hamradio]

I see. Someday I'll be able to recognize people in the pics, because I will have met them.

[OptimusGlen]

whoot! I got the interior pretty much done for paint (didn't paint the floorboards 1-because I have carpet to go in, 2-because there is paint on em already) as well as the door and hatch jams. Tonight we'll be cleaning and organizing the garage, might do the engine bay tonight yet too.

Tomorrow I'm going to try and do the exterior!

Color is going back to the original color of the car, Inaris Silver

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v81/119/58/507621608/n507621608_209297_6944.jpg

[Die Frau]

Lookin' good Glen!

[OptimusGlen]

A few pics from tonight so far...

http://photos-n.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v190/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1012285_1133.jpg

http://photos-o.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v190/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1012286_2419.jpg


http://photos-p.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v190/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1012287_3625.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v190/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1012288_4389.jpg

[slobuny]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2283/2320352816_74766e1dac_o.jpg

Kris & Glen are gangsters.

[Die Frau]

add that to the photo of Matt and the photo of Mike in their masks....

[Digital K]

f yes we are.

[SlimMJS]

i see a trike!!!!!

[slobuny]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2398/2319736743_021bdcd369.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2397/2320548834_01e0776e50.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2252/2319735889_060416d031.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2319735717_9f14c7a844.jpg

[Digital K]

Ze Gogglez Ze Do Nozing

[Digital K]

we got the floor wet and squeegied it down. we got it wet again when we painted.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2297/2320594992_85f73cea44_o.jpg

inaris silver in all its glory ;)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2354/2319782127_35f00a4b2d_o.jpg

last pics from tonight. he just got a coat down on the bay. Maybe finish it all tomorrow? long day ahead....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/2319810415_77b14099c0_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2325/2320623374_dacaa786a1_o.jpg

[tobin999]

progress:eek:

[tobin999]

that color is amazing

[OptimusGlen]

I have no idea why they call it Inaris Silver when it looks green... but yes, it makes me quiver. ;)

For my first REAL paintjob it's turning out pretty decent. I painted my old Rabbit, but that doesn't count becasue it was in a parkinglot using a touchup airgun. Haha. Kris cleaned up one of the spare fenders he had layin around and I tested a bit on it in preparation for tomorrow. It goes on pretty well, hopefully I can gt it done with minimal mess ups.

[dubswede]

that color is amazing


x a shitload.


great to see the progress Glen.

[palmer]

Wow, that looks great.

Well done!

[Digital K]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/LoN3R/Lawls/clap.gif

[palmer]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/LoN3R/Lawls/clap.gif
.

[Die Frau]

I think there was some heavy drinking going on in Hugo tonight.

[OptimusGlen]

{yawn} up bright and early, just started the heater out there. Paint looks good dry!

[flippinvw]

Sweet.. keep it up! Might try to make it out there again today..

[JK9K]

Awesome guys!

Jen just told me she wants one in that color. :eek:

[Digital K]

world domination begins.

[toasted]

Amazing color choice and it looks like you are taking your time and doing it right. Cudos.

[John2.0T]

Very nice work!

I'll try to make it up in the next couple weeks to hang out and watch the progress ;).

[Digital K]

here's some pics. not sure what he's up to next so I'll let him spell that out :)




http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/2322450108_05195e692f_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2403/2321633237_424e807aff_o.jpg

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/2322449920_2756e76e6e_o.jpg

[John2.0T]

looks great!

[palmer]

Single stage?


Clear coat?

[Mtriple]

good buzz?

[Hart]

Yes very good

[Die Frau]

and it tastes minty too!

[OptimusGlen]

I'm sooo high right now.


It's a single stage urethane, that you can clear if you want to. Since it's metallic I can't wetsand so I'm going to clear and wetsand that (to get the orange peel out) Also, I need to do more color coats on the hood, when I called her quits I thought the tiger striping was from gloss to matte, but now that it's dried some I think it needs more cover.


Soo, I need to order a quart maybe of color, and some clear for it.

[vweezly]

Holy crap that color is rad! Fantastic pics too. Did yall get the painting done?

[Mtriple]

nicely done.

[Digital K]

Soo, I need to order a quart maybe of color, and some clear for it.

I think you should do this sooner than later. Talked to a couple folks, and waiting too long might be not so good. Good news is they thought it would definitely work :):happydance:

[ShowCar]

Where are you getting the paint from? Looks great, by the way!

[OptimusGlen]

www.vwcolor.com

[aaronmjr]

I think you should do this sooner than later. Talked to a couple folks, and waiting too long might be not so good. Good news is they thought it would definitely work :):happydance:

Not sure how "expert" these opinions are, but there was some talk about this exact subject starting with post #25:

http://www.s14.net/forums/showthread.php?t=28224&page=2

Maybe since your paint is single stage though it might not matter as much. Keep up the good work Glen!

[OptimusGlen]

That M3 on that link was painted with a 2 stage, it's meant to have a clear. At any rate, when I'm ready again I'll scuff it, do another color coat, and then a clear. And no, it probably wont be this weekend.

Engine and interior will not be cleared, they both look great, and will mostly be covered up. I'm thinking it wouldn't hurt to assemble the car and mask then do the final color and clear...

[aaronmjr]

That M3 on that link was painted with a 2 stage, it's meant to have a clear.

Oh ok. I thought maybe how soft/wet the paint was had to do with how well the clear would go on or something. I know nothing ignore me :D

:beer:

[OptimusGlen]

The wet/dryness of the base (no matter what stage number) probably has something to do with it too. Spec sheet says 30 min to clear.

[Blunt]

beautiful color. great looking project glen

[OptimusGlen]

Thanks!!

Here is a shot from tonight. Been working with the flag windows. Creating a frankenstein. Using the not opening flags with a short channel from glued tilting flags. Drill a couple rivets and grind a notch or two and I should be set.

http://photos-608.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v190/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1023002_3514.jpg

[tobin999]

hell yes i cant wait to see the final product

[hamradio]

very, very nice! I wish I had that kind of money!

[palmer]

Very cool!

[OptimusGlen]

very, very nice! I wish I had that kind of money!

hah, you make it sound like it's actually worth a lot... Rabbits are cheap to build. :) Also, I've been saving parts for 6 months or more. I actually bought the paint last fall before we moved!

[hamradio]

I'm just wondering how much it would run me someday to repaint my rabbit the exact same green as it is now? Several thousand+?

[Hart]

If you did it yourself?

[JK9K]

I'm just wondering how much it would run me someday to repaint my rabbit the exact same green as it is now? Several thousand+?


If you did it yourself?

That's really the key, weather or not you do it yourself.

Go to that vwcolors.com place and look at paint prices. I wouldn't know exactly how much paint it would take, but I would guess it to be around (probably less than) a gallon. I'm pretty sure a gallon would take car of the exterior, no idea how much needed for under hood areas, interior and door jambs.

Add to that cost the cost of sanding materials and the cost of other prep products (primers, fillers, metal to patch any rust areas, etc). You could probably get by for less than $1000.

[OptimusGlen]

I used a Gallon on mine, and need to buy just a little more. If you were painting it the same color as it is now you should be able to get by for less since you wouldn't have to do the interior and door jams etc. If you did yours yourself I'd say 600-800, but defiantely read up on it a lot.

Also, no more thread jacking ;)

[hamradio]

sorry about that. Thanks.

[OptimusGlen]

no problem mano.


Today I got a lot done, though it probably doesn't look like it...

http://photos-608.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sctm/v216/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1033642_798.jpg

The biggest thing, rear disks put on. Big thanks to Kris for the new rotors, and I suppose an extended thanks to someone else who gave them to Kris for free. They're not bled yet (have to do the 22mm MC and booster) but the e-brake lines (Rocco) are hooked up and it's all cleaned/painted/new.

Also finished the windows and trim in both doors. I would have probably done the rear 1/4 windows and the hatch glass too, but find that there is a thin, almost clear film on them... like tint but... not tinted. So I'm going to have to get all that off before I put those in.

Also installed the windshield wiper motor and transmission, as well as the hood latch business.

[tobin999]

looking good!

[OptimusGlen]

ooooh, almost forgot. Got the edge seal on the hatch cleaned and put on, as well as the door pinch rubber!

[Hart]

Color looks even better dried and in person :)

[Die Frau]

so did you clear it already?

[OptimusGlen]

nope, the plan now is to build it up. Later I can remove the trim and grills etc and scuff, paint, clear, wetsand, and buff. Since the jams and cracks are the correct color I will just mask around the windows and be good. I don't plan on clearing the interior or the engine bay.

[Die Frau]

gotcha.

[OptimusGlen]

cleaned up the windows yesterday with some stripper, got the weird tint stuff off, but they still have a light greenish blueish haze to em... which works I suppose. :) Installed em with cleaned up gaskets and new chrome.

Before you ask, no, it's not over spray on the windows giving it the hue. I've cleaned em to the bone with razor blades and chemicals. And I put the rubber and chrome on in the house so it's not a reflection... I think maybe they're just old?

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v216/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1046013_585.jpg

Wow, I've seen cell phones produce better pictures.

[Die Frau]

could you polish them? I have some Novus you could try.

[ShowCar]

Awesome progress!

[OptimusGlen]

I don't really mind the hue, it's not really noticeable in the car, only when the window is set against a white wall. Once it's together I'll probably end up cleaning them some more, but for now I'm satisfied.

I really wish I wasn't missing a box with Rabbit parts in it though :( Mint door handles with chrome strips and new flag mirrors don't grow on trees. :P

[possebmxer]

Have you started sorting wires yet?

[OptimusGlen]

not yet, should be fun though.

[possebmxer]

what kind of fuel system are you going to be using?

[Digital K]

he gots some megasquirts.

[vweezly]

ooooo... we can troubleshoot together :D

[OptimusGlen]

haha, should be pretty straight forward for mine. Mostly stock 16v... theres files all over for these.

[possebmxer]

You should check out this fuel rail it is small enough to fit inside the curve of a 16v intake manifold
http://www.eurospeed.ca/performance/index.htm

[OptimusGlen]

did the Rocco pedal cluster, Rocco booster, and 22mm Master cyl tonight. Also cleaned up the lines a little, either going to clean em up more or just replace them...

http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v190/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1051694_8257.jpg

[Hart]

If you need a bender let me know :)

[OptimusGlen]

windshield seal and chrome on, one of these days it'll go in.
http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v190/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1071777_4594.jpg

cleaned up and painted the lower engine
bay. This part will all be covered by engine and transmission, and it gets gross looking quick, so I figured I'd undercoat it.
http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v190/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1071778_5657.jpg


And last AND least my rear window that randomly shattered.
http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v190/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1071779_6694.jpg

[tima]

shitty! sorry to hear. i bet it was jess cause you are winning the race!! jk jess :)

[poorscheg60]

ouch, that sucks.

[slobuny]

yeah it was me... i head butted it.

[Die Frau]

shittiest part is, this happened while I was in the garage I guess.... although I don't remember it, or being anywhere near it...

progress looks great Glen!

[Digital K]

I think we would have noticed. it prolly happened late at night. I'd think we woulda heard it?

[OptimusGlen]

yeah, probably happened after you guys were out of there, with the cold and stuff. Oh well.

[John2.0T]

shittiest part is, this happened while I was in the garage I guess.... although I don't remember it, or being anywhere near it...

progress looks great Glen!

good job, Pete... there you go looking at shit weird again...

[OptimusGlen]

So tonight Kris and I lifted the engine into place.

http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v190/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1078118_7357.jpg

Looks pretty spiffy in there.

I couldn't help myself, I wanted to see how the hammered charcoal would go with the green, so I pieced the main parts together.

http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v190/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1078119_8309.jpg

And subsequently creamed myself.

http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v190/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1078120_9220.jpg

As Kris pointed out, it'll be a shame to clutter it all up with wires and hoses. :( I'll try to hide as much as I can.

[Die Frau]

by mennen... Shave that bish!

[hamradio]

that's what I said to her. :biggrin:

that looks really freakin awesome! I'm just dropping my engine, haha.

[OptimusGlen]

by mennen... Shave that bish!

hah, F that noise.

I don't have the time, patience, money, or dedication to shave my bay.

[audivwdave]

Are putting the windsheild in ypurself or having someone do it? I can come over and help if you are doing it yourself.

[OptimusGlen]

That would be rad if you could!!

[Hart]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/LoN3R/Lawls/clap.gif

[tobin999]

.

[dubswede]

really getting sick of the applause guy.


good to see the progress Glen. any specific reason to have a scirocco driver's side style intake mani? there's no turbo or anything right?

[Hart]

Sorry, I can't help myself

[flippinvw]

Lookin good!

[vweezly]

As Kris pointed out, it'll be a shame to clutter it all up with wires and hoses. :( I'll try to hide as much as I can.
Hahaha... I said the same thing to myself.. then read this :biggrin:

I want to :humper: the bay with that engine the way it sits now. Shaving it doesn't cost that much... but if patience were a currency it would be spendy :thumbup:

What prop valves are you running for the rear discs? Do you have the rocco ones?

[aaronmjr]

She's really comin together! :beer:

[OptimusGlen]

Yes I have the Rocco 16v prop-valves and they are going to be hidden inside the car. There is already a valve of some sort on each rear brake line and it's right by the front seat bracket, so I will take it out and install the 16v Rocco pieces.

I'm keeping the 16v Rocco manifold for no reason other then I'd like to keep as much stuff off the wheel wells as possible. So an intake tube will come off the drivers side and forward, hopefully covering up wires on the way. :) I think originally I was going to run CIS or something, and I thought it would be easier with the Rocco part... haha.

[vweezly]

Pics of this strange hidden front seat valve thingy.... :)

[OptimusGlen]

ah, i forgot to get em today.

But I did manage to:

Clean and install the rear glass with new chrome, and put on the license plate panel and old plate
http://photos-608.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v182/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1084351_3606.jpg

Almost installed the windshield, I need some string...
http://photos-608.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v182/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1084352_4582.jpg

Swap the 15's onto the rear, balloon tires much?
http://photos-608.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v182/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1084353_5528.jpg

Also put the other two 15's on the front, removed early front brakes, got the 9.1's on but realized I was missing the carriers :( so I only got the disks on, I also installed the e-brake handle and hooked up the lines, and put in the front engine mount and starter.

[slobuny]

Stop with the progress.

[hamradio]

I threw out some 9.1 carriers a while back.

Progress looks good, I wish I had this much money for my car!

[Digital K]

:thumbup:

[possebmxer]

The chrome trim really sets off the color of your car :thumbup:

[vweezly]

That is some cleeeean glass glen! Fantastic. Are you going to go with different tires? (and lower it a bit)

[OptimusGlen]

yes, someday. haha

[drivingenthus]

is this the same color that slobunny is going to do?

[Die Frau]

no.

Jes's will not be metallic and is a little closer to avocado.

[dubswede]

i don't know why but i keep thinking jess's is called pistachio even though i know it's now.

weird huh?

[slobuny]

manilla grun

watch out Glen I'm coming for you.

[OptimusGlen]

bring it, you don't even have an engine :)

[Die Frau]

you don't have a rear window.

[OptimusGlen]

eh, theres a few guys on the tex that said they had one for me.

[OptimusGlen]

here is a picture of the weird valve... any ideas what it is?
http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v199/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1117542_3481.jpg

and the start of the interior...
http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v199/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1117543_4543.jpg

[Die Frau]

is the valve just a union?

[OptimusGlen]

Thats what I was kind of thinking.

[Hart]

For the flex capacitor, dunno where does it go to?

[Die Frau]

Just looks like a place where 2 lines come together with compression fittings to me. Would make for easier install of new parts if an x-girlfriend tries to cash in on your life insurance.

[hamradio]

I thought brake lines were run on the underside of the car?

[OptimusGlen]

depends on the car.

[vweezly]

Yup... looks like a union to me too... you could put an adjustable prop valve there though. Are there 2 lines running to the rear or were they joined to one before that and split with a T fitting in the rear?

[OptimusGlen]

there are two lines running to the rear. This union is identical to the one on the drivers side. So I would either need to get two adjustable valves and make sure they're set the same, or figure a way to get my rocco valves in there.

[vweezly]

Shouldn't be too hard. From what a few people have told me, when running rear discs in a bunny... Rocco valves combined with adjustable props is the way to go. VWralley on vortex suggested running wicked hard ware resistant pads in the rear if not running adjustables. The rears can still lock under hard braking, but it's not as bad. Nahm sayin?

Edit... I just gave an answer that I hate.... "Shouldn't be too hard". You will need to get a bubble flare tool attach one of the male fittings that can screw into the rocco valve at that point... then keep one of the female compression fittings so the other end of the rocco valve can attach. Or... buy some adjustables and put them in where the compression fittings are... but you'll have to move the passenger side one so it's next to the drivers side. The you can just put the rocco valves where I put mine :

http://www.ghostmedical.com/medical/clientarea/client/name/In%20House%20Stuff/Joel/BrakeLines01.jpg

Hope this isn't just all shit that you know already... it prolly is haha

[OptimusGlen]

haha, rock on. I kinda want to keep as much stuff as I can hidden. I'm not sure what I'll do...

[flippinvw]

lmk if you need a new rear window, Jon could prob pull one out of his rabbit which I'm pretty sure he's parting and bring it up this weekend.

[OptimusGlen]

I talked to Ben (I think? Madcaddy, with the Caddy you guys shot and wrote about) and he shipped one out to me this week for free plus shipping :)

[OptimusGlen]

Kris has corrupted me. I'm thinking carbs would be a great way to keep the bay clutter free. And I'm much better mechanically then I am computer...ally. so...

Megasquirt v2.2 and harness are for sale, as well as Rocco intake manifold upper, lower, and valve cover.

[vweezly]

Why the valve cover?

[OptimusGlen]

because they all have matching paint, and I have a spare that I can clean up and use

[boardrider247]

Kris has corrupted me. I'm thinking carbs would be a great way to keep the bay clutter free. And I'm much better mechanically then I am computer...ally


Carbs are the answer to all of lives problems


Well almost :beer: takes care of the rest

[hamradio]

Turbos are the answer. :biggrin:

Carbs would be hot. I'd rather see a ms 16v, though. That's just me.

[vweezly]

Glen just made my car more rare haha... jay kay...

Yours will probably be more maintenance friendly than my MS.

[flippinvw]

haha, doubt it

carbs usually require a lot of fiddling/tuning

FI is usually set it and forget it, or at least it should be

[vweezly]

haha, doubt it

carbs usually require a lot of fiddling/tuning

FI is usually set it and forget it, or at least it should be

So like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang vs The Ronco Rotisserie :thumbup:

[flippinvw]

wow, you're just full of odd-ball references today, aren't you :P

[Digital K]

haha, doubt it

carbs usually require a lot of fiddling/tuning

FI is usually set it and forget it, or at least it should be


installing megasquirt involves just as many, and probably more quirks and headaches. There isn't decades upon decades of knowledge and resources either. I hated megasquirt because its a PITA. Stock management will always be the easiest. Far easier than carbs. But, as for carbs vs standalone.... they cant be that far off from each other.

I think Glen will be much better w/ somethin he can just plop open a book for, and turn some mechanical gizmos. That said, im glad the ones jes is getting already ran on a car ;)

[hamradio]

But, kris, you were running ITB's with MS, right? Wouldn't just a throttle body be much easier to tune, and more reliable?

I've always kind of wanted to run a 16v with bike carbs on it. Some oldschool round slide mikunis. :biggrin: What a pain in the ass that would be, to tune. Cool, nonetheless.

[Digital K]

setting it up is the pita. I didnt enjoy it one bit. plus wiring sucks and is ugly.

[flippinvw]

moral of the story: nothing not stock is easy when it comes to engine management

but when it does finally all come together - worth it :)

[Digital K]

you nailed it. thats why I am running stock management all summer. :) I plan on enjoying it.

[slobuny]

I think Glen will be much better w/ somethin he can just plop open a book for, and turn some mechanical gizmos. That said, im glad the ones jes is getting already ran on a car ;)

Way to let the cat out of the bag...

my butt itches.

[Digital K]

gross.

[hamradio]

oh snap!

Carb'd 16v?

[Digital K]

/hijack.

[hamradio]

Yeah. Sorry about me making it worse. Seems like every thread I post in, I mess up.

[vweezly]

Yeah. Sorry about me making it worse. Seems like every thread I post in, I mess up.

Don't be so hard on yourself. You contribute a great deal. And carbs sound rad. A turbo does too... and so do Kris's cams...

Glen's car will rock and be pretty with them trumpets. Isn't a MS turbo setup a little cheaper?

[Digital K]

definitely not.

[OptimusGlen]

made some progress today...

new window, thanks to BIG CADDY
http://photos-e.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v241/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1137852_2971.jpg

junkyard head, cleaned up and installed. This one looks to have been rebuilt within the last few thousand miles maybe, pretty clean.
http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v241/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1137853_3408.jpg

exhaust manifold and downpipe on
http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v241/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1137854_3766.jpg

Rocco 10.1's on
http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v241/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1137855_4146.jpg

crummy shot from below
http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v241/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1137856_4525.jpg

[boardrider247]

Is that head from the white passat that was at u-pull?

I was checking out the exhaust manifold on that car but figured it wouldn't fit a rabbit.

[hamradio]

That's not the manifold I sold you, is it? :confused:

[OptimusGlen]

sure is, why?

the head is off a Jetta at upull south

[JK9K]

the head is off a Jetta at upull south

I saw the headless Jetta in the junk yard on sunday, figured it was probably your handy work :thumbup:

[Digital K]

so much progress. :) :thumbup:

[OptimusGlen]

did this tonight. will use if/when I run carbs.

http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v241/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1138296_5008.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v241/119/58/507621608/n507621608_1138297_5396.jpg

Yes, i did it myself, yes, the drips are supposed to be there. :P

[hamradio]

that's kickass.

The manifold just didn't seem that clean when you bought it, and it didn't come with that test tube thing, IIRC. :) Did you have any issues with the studs in the manifold?

[vweezly]

Does that say Chipotle?