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by Calimus » Wed Jul 26, 2017 1:42 am » in Forum Info/Announcements

Firstly, the rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated! Now the rumors that I have no life and my job is sucking the life out of me as if it were...

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The past week in Car repair

Last post by Calimus « Sun May 31, 2020 4:35 pm
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by Calimus » Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:03 am
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So the cabby is the only car that dind't require any wrenching in the last week.

Here's the tally:

Jetta - New veriable intake rod bushings and new...
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Last post by Calimus
Sun May 31, 2020 4:35 pm
Loose Steering column

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:28 am
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by MilesCamp » Sat Oct 12, 2019 11:27 am

My wife bought a 1990 Cabriolet that she paid too much for. It looks very nice however it has some issues. One is the steering column - it moves....

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Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:28 am
I hate Plastic Parts......

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu May 09, 2019 6:31 pm
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by Briano1234 » Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:12 am
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Yesterday, I had a blinking low coolant level indicator, ok, I didn't look at the engine for a week..
But I popped the top on that.

There was my...
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Last post by Briano1234
Thu May 09, 2019 6:31 pm
Washer jug meets Pulley

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:12 am

by Briano1234 » Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:12 am

Evidently the last time I removed my washer jug for a photo op for a Tex'er, I didn't get the jug properly seated.
Driving my car Top up a/c on the...

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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:12 am
CIS Fuel System. No fuel to Injectors, or distributor.

Last post by Briano1234 « Sat Aug 12, 2017 8:04 pm
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by Kosstco » Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:46 pm

Fuel system update. Cleaning the fuel distributor and airbox area. Fuel is only coming out of the line that goes to the distributor and not through...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Aug 12, 2017 8:04 pm
Asking for Opinions

Last post by 84Vert « Fri Feb 03, 2017 9:38 am
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by 84Vert » Tue Jan 24, 2017 11:46 am

Ok here it is, not that the Rabbit is running eventually I will be having it painted and putting on a net top frame and top. So the question is, put...

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Last post by 84Vert
Fri Feb 03, 2017 9:38 am
Cutting Rubber made easy.

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Jan 30, 2017 9:38 am
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by Briano1234 » Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:58 am

Have you ever tried to whittle a hunk of rubber for a car project?

Well I have, and always had to resort to a Sawz-All.
Not any more thanks to 2...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Jan 30, 2017 9:38 am
Now it's Winter, Time to Plan for Spring

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Nov 18, 2016 3:41 pm
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by CalAltaDubber » Thu Nov 17, 2016 10:03 pm

I have the bunnies and the buggy put away, it's time to start planning for spring.

Since the two bunnies are pretty well complete, I sor of lost...

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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Nov 18, 2016 3:41 pm
Ordered some material

Last post by 84Vert « Mon Nov 14, 2016 12:24 pm
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by Briano1234 » Tue Apr 12, 2016 11:19 pm

Got tricked on to this fabric, Cordura Ballistic Nylon. So I ordered some swatches, as I want to do my seats, but to be honest, I wasn't impressed...

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Last post by 84Vert
Mon Nov 14, 2016 12:24 pm
I hate water pump leaks.

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu May 12, 2016 8:57 am
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by Briano1234 » Thu Mar 03, 2016 8:49 am

For the last couple of months I have had a coolant leak on the cabby, that I couldn't trace....UV light no sign of leak under the car............

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Last post by Briano1234
Thu May 12, 2016 8:57 am
nifty suspension solution.

Last post by Calimus « Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:43 pm
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by Briano1234 » Tue Jan 12, 2016 7:23 pm

Well while working on the green cabby, I needed to replace the Passenger side control arm.

When taking it loose from the Knuckle I said this was too...

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Last post by Calimus
Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:43 pm
1984 Convertable CIS Bosch K-Jetronic

Last post by SANANNRITTER « Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:36 pm
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by SANANNRITTER » Sun Feb 28, 2016 11:39 am

I have one of these. The plunger was stuck (thanks for the tip Brian) but was unable to free it without taking the entire diaphragm apart. I noticed...

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Last post by SANANNRITTER
Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:36 pm
Every other VW site is talking about it, so here we go

Last post by Calimus « Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:42 pm
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by CalAltaDubber » Sat Sep 26, 2015 10:23 pm

Everyone has heard about the VW emissions scandal. If you haven't you must be living under a rock.

Anyhow looks like my great TDI is one of the 11...

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Last post by Calimus
Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:42 pm
Hood Vent Leaf Guard

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed Jan 20, 2016 12:59 pm
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by Briano1234 » Mon Nov 06, 2006 8:36 pm

Hood Vent Leaf Guard DIY.

It is that time of year when leaves fill the rain tray plugging the drain holes with crap, well no more….. here are the...

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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Jan 20, 2016 12:59 pm
Well, it's been a bumpy few past months for the Cabby...

Last post by Calimus « Thu Dec 24, 2015 8:36 am
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by bLac K aBriOleT89 » Tue Dec 22, 2015 12:36 pm

Long story short, I have to admit, I've been neglecting doing some maintenance on the Cabby for quite some time....I have a short list of things that...

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Last post by Calimus
Thu Dec 24, 2015 8:36 am
Found something worse than the motor mount

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed Dec 23, 2015 1:47 pm
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by Briano1234 » Thu Jul 30, 2015 11:14 pm

A good friend of mine asked if I could do his VW vert top, Sure.. never done one of these but it can't be that difficult.. Oh, I also ordered the...

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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Dec 23, 2015 1:47 pm
Need a few things from the junk yard but.. cabbies are extinct here...

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed Dec 23, 2015 8:20 am
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by bLac K aBriOleT89 » Tue Dec 22, 2015 12:11 pm

Hola my cabby budies!
I keep looking and looking and no luck, so If someone happen to go to their local yard and spots a driver's seat in good...

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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Dec 23, 2015 8:20 am
Got those RTV Hardened Tube Blues....

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri May 29, 2015 10:19 pm
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by Briano1234 » Sat Feb 21, 2015 3:53 pm

How many times have you bought a tube of RTV to use it, then cap it and leave it in a drawer for 2 weeks to 2 months before you need it again.. The...

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Last post by Briano1234
Fri May 29, 2015 10:19 pm
Almost That Time

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:01 am
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by CalAltaDubber » Sun Mar 08, 2015 7:46 pm

I've been hibernating.
Well pretty soon it'll be time to revive the bunnies for the summer.
Here's how the have been since October.

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:01 am
It's a GOOD DAY AT THE YARD

Last post by 84Vert « Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:34 pm
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by Briano1234 » Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:45 pm

1st I forgot to get the vin number off of 2 in the yard, sorry Kamz.

But I got an unbroken inner upper door trim passenger side.
I got the missing...

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Last post by 84Vert
Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:34 pm
It wouldn't be Christmas.........

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Dec 25, 2014 2:28 pm

by Briano1234 » Thu Dec 25, 2014 2:28 pm

It wouldn't be Christmas if the Cabbies didn't require Service.
Daughter Called, the Blue Cabby has a flat tire.
Throw the Jack in the Van along with...

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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Dec 25, 2014 2:28 pm
EBay

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:06 am
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by 84Vert » Wed Oct 29, 2014 11:20 am

Is it weird to spend your lunch time scanning EBay looking for Rabbit parts:) I really need to work on mine again

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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:06 am
Drove It Top Down in Late Oct

Last post by karmannut « Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:56 pm
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by karmannut » Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:18 am

Just got to drive mine with the top down :mrgreen: here in NE Ohio any time we get to do that in late Oct it's rare occasion :thumbup: nothing like a...

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Last post by karmannut
Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:56 pm
got my first vw

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Sat Sep 27, 2014 1:05 am
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by jenkinskg » Fri Sep 26, 2014 4:01 pm

Its an 88 cabriolet Karmen addition
Has many miles, 1.8 cis auto

I think it is first have of 87 prodution date from its hardware.
It has 4...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Sat Sep 27, 2014 1:05 am
Is it worth it? Damaged in accident.

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Sun May 04, 2014 10:47 pm
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by nabeelr » Fri May 02, 2014 10:31 am

Hey all,

I'm in Ontario Canada.

The long and short of it is I bought this 88 cabby last year for $4200, put about $1500 in work into it recently,...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Sun May 04, 2014 10:47 pm
My Seat rocks and is hard to slide.

Last post by ninaathorn « Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:26 am
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by Briano1234 » Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:51 pm

My Seat rocks, and is hard to slide?

First go to Ebay or to your Dealer and get a
Slide Kit.

Scoot the Seat forward, and fold it over....

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Last post by ninaathorn
Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:26 am
New Radio Install

Last post by ninaathorn « Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:25 am
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by GreenCabbie » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:01 pm

8) I have a new radio to install in my 1992 Cab and been having trouble with the circuit that is activated when I put the key in the ignition. I had...

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Last post by ninaathorn
Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:25 am
Cabby Resto Project

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:51 pm
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by RabbidCabby9 » Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:33 pm

i am going to start this and see how long i can keep up. i am currently unemployed, so i have time to work on my cabby, post pictures, and figure out...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:51 pm
Winter cover up

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Wed Oct 30, 2013 9:02 am
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by E30blitz » Tue Oct 29, 2013 11:59 pm

I may be putting my mk1 cab outside for the winter
Through no fault of my own

Does any one use a good custom got type cover for there's
Any links...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Wed Oct 30, 2013 9:02 am
Why is it?

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by Briano1234 » Mon Sep 23, 2013 1:04 am

Why is it that when I want to sell a car, little things keep popping up that tells me... I am glad it is going to go.

As I was closing the drivers...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Sep 23, 2013 1:04 am
Difference between Wolfsburg and regular cabriolet?

Last post by kamzcab86 « Tue Aug 20, 2013 12:22 am
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by weeees5 » Mon Aug 19, 2013 2:23 am

I've always wondered what the difference was. I'm about to buy a gorgeous blue Wolfsburg with a white top and white leather. Looks great! Just...

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Last post by kamzcab86
Tue Aug 20, 2013 12:22 am
Tachometer hookup

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Aug 05, 2013 12:11 am
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by Thicketmatt » Fri Aug 02, 2013 7:50 pm

I would like to set my timing on my 93 cabby. I don't have anyone to watch the tach inside the car, so I was hoping to use an old tach/dwell meter I...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Aug 05, 2013 12:11 am
#3 fuse blown

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Sat Jul 27, 2013 7:51 pm
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by kstanle2 » Thu Jul 25, 2013 1:47 pm

So, driving down the road when my radio goes out (after market in car when I got it) so I went investigating the fuses. There was a 25 in slot 3 and...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Sat Jul 27, 2013 7:51 pm
Jom or race land long term test

Last post by E30blitz « Tue Jul 16, 2013 3:02 am
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by E30blitz » Fri May 24, 2013 11:55 pm

Has anyone used or is useing the Jom or race land coilovers
On there cabs for a while
Just wanted to know if there is any failures

I know they...

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Last post by E30blitz
Tue Jul 16, 2013 3:02 am
How to relace a front strut or mount

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:29 pm
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by Briano1234 » Wed Sep 26, 2007 6:42 pm

How do you tell your Strut and Mounts are bad?

This is a bad mount:

This is a good strut mount beside a bad one.

How do I fix it?

Take off...

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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:29 pm
1984 Rebuild

Last post by 84Vert « Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:14 am
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by 84Vert » Sun Feb 12, 2012 10:23 am
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Since it is taking so long ot get the Rabbit on the road I thought I would start a rebuild thread and track the progress. Here is what it looked like...
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Last post by 84Vert
Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:14 am
Towing a trailer

Last post by E30blitz « Sun Jun 02, 2013 1:45 am
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by CR500Rider » Sun May 26, 2013 12:55 pm

Not sure which section this goes in so I apologize in advance. I would like to pull a small Harbor Freight 4x8 trailer loaded with one dirt bike. The...

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Last post by E30blitz
Sun Jun 02, 2013 1:45 am
Bringing her back to life

Last post by 84Vert « Tue May 28, 2013 10:56 am
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by J-Dub » Sat May 18, 2013 2:56 pm

Haven't been on here in a while so figured I would check in and show whats been going on. Thanks Calimus for helping me with my password issues! I've...

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Last post by 84Vert
Tue May 28, 2013 10:56 am
Stuff you need to fix but are putting off

Last post by E30blitz « Sat May 25, 2013 3:46 pm
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by Briano1234 » Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:12 pm

Just today, I was going to replace the drivers side wheel bearing, strut, inner and outer tie-rod, plus the ball joint as I have a vibration on that...

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Last post by E30blitz
Sat May 25, 2013 3:46 pm
Fluid Additives

Last post by E30blitz « Sat May 25, 2013 3:17 pm
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by bfrey003 » Tue May 08, 2012 1:30 am

just wondered what everyone's take on all the different additives out there that go in oil, gas, etc.... any of them worth it??

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Last post by E30blitz
Sat May 25, 2013 3:17 pm
Well I did it again!

Last post by E30blitz « Sat May 25, 2013 2:28 am
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by CalAltaDubber » Wed May 09, 2012 2:47 pm

A couple of years ago I bought one of those Bodi-Windshoz deflectors for the Topless Bunny . I am so happy with it, that I have it in the car all the...

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Last post by E30blitz
Sat May 25, 2013 2:28 am
Keeping your rabbit alive

Last post by pewellrconnor « Sat May 11, 2013 5:50 am
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by Hoppy » Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:52 am

Just thought I'd share this about this good book that has helped me over the years keeping my early watercoolers alive, well worth having a copy on...

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Last post by pewellrconnor
Sat May 11, 2013 5:50 am
81 cabby 1.7 5 speed

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Sun Apr 28, 2013 4:29 pm
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by roadtech » Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:46 pm

Ok guys I am going after the fuel system, I have ordered a guage and o-rings and inserts. read up on the different proceedures. I have been told that...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Sun Apr 28, 2013 4:29 pm
More questions 81 cabby 1.7 gas 5mt

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:38 pm
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by roadtech » Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:37 am
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Ok I have been through a lot. worked most of my wiring problems, got the engine timed but not gone through the dwell tune up proceedures. I ran into...
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:38 pm
wheel bearings

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:54 pm
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by eric4321 » Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:24 am

Well it is time to relpace the front wheel bearings on my 93 Cab. I have read the write up in neo bentlley but have a few questinons. I plan on...

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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:54 pm
Fake Part's in Jersy?

Last post by Calimus « Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:49 pm
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by Briano1234 » Sat Apr 06, 2013 11:35 pm

the pdf is cool.

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Last post by Calimus
Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:49 pm
Relaying my headlights... Loom done!

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Mar 11, 2013 3:40 am
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by fredges » Sun Mar 10, 2013 1:47 am

Got my loom ready to go and will put it in tomorrow when I have daylight!
Here's hoping I did it right!! :D

Oh.... So what kind of headlights...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Mar 11, 2013 3:40 am
1980 (basket case) rabbit convertible

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:36 pm
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by roadtech » Fri Mar 01, 2013 8:10 pm

Purchased a real project. working on the dash, cleaning things, checking connections and vac lines. I found a couple of 82's at pull a part, look...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:36 pm
Help me with my 80's theme?

Last post by fredges « Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:02 pm
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by fredges » Sun Feb 24, 2013 2:42 am

I'm working on making my car look like it's 1987 all over again. I'm even considering an Eddie Van Halen stripe job across one corner of the...

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Last post by fredges
Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:02 pm
Pulled the dash, fixed a few things, made some stickers.....

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:10 pm
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by fredges » Sun Feb 24, 2013 2:38 am

I did this today:

So proud of myself! :lol:

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Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:10 pm

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