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The Forums has been upgraded....Finally
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Calimus » Wed Jul 26, 2017 1:42 am
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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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Thank you William, and for the 3rd shift that sux that you are now a HOOT Owl. :)
Pot calling the Kettle Black as I did that for YEARS on end and it...
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Thu Jul 27, 2017 2:13 pm
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Bumper part search
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mobycat » Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:06 pm
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Anyone know the part number for #30 in this pic? I am missing 3 of them and need to replace the 4th. (I have the part number for #29)
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I thought about using a sticky tape solution. But I've noticed that the cap that originally was there also helps a little bit with holding it against...
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Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:42 pm
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Tue Apr 04, 2017 7:44 pm
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Installing new outer scraper kit.
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Briano1234 » Thu Mar 23, 2017 4:43 pm
Are your outer scrapers old and cratered, don’t work, or better yet rougher than a alligators hide?
mk1Autohaus on eBay sells kits, if you are lucky...
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Thu Mar 23, 2017 4:43 pm
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Briano's Door Check repair.
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Briano1234 » Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:23 am
When I bought my Cabby, I purchased it with a Dinged door.
Well the Door check was stressed and one of the welds broke, but the other finally...
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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:23 am
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Trunk Lid Stuck
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84Vert » Tue Jan 10, 2017 7:37 am
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So the Rabbit trunk lid is stuck from sitting. The key turns and pushes in and out but does not seem to release the truck lid. Other than loading the...
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Did you get it open?
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Sun Feb 05, 2017 2:10 pm
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How to polish B-Pillars
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Briano1234 » Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:03 pm
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My B-and A pillars look like garbage, dull not shiny.
I didn't want to use a Back to black, or paint on them so I reverted.
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looks good, though I would start with a rubbing compound then polishing compound to refine the surface.
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Wed Feb 01, 2017 6:32 am
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Mon Apr 04, 2016 5:19 pm
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Need front fender moulding for '93 Cabby
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KC Guy » Thu May 21, 2015 9:24 am
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I need the black trim moulding for the right front fender for a 1993 Cabby. Guess I need the clips too. No doubt the old clips let the trim blow...
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Clips are avail at napa and the clip places... try www.cabby-info.com for clip shops...
The molding is a catch as catch can, I looked 4 2 years at...
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Fri May 22, 2015 10:10 pm
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Fri Nov 07, 2014 12:46 pm
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drivers side door handle
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jimmy3fingers » Sun Jul 13, 2014 4:20 pm
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is there a trick to changing the lock assembly on the outside door handle ? I'm changing out the door handle that does not have a new lock so I have...
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Remove the handle.
Remove the screw on the back holding the fingered pawl.
Remove the spring.
Place the key in the handle.
Tap on the square tab on...
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Jul 14, 2014 6:32 pm
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89 cabby drvers outside door handle
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jimmy3fingers » Sat Jun 07, 2014 10:56 am
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how is the drivers side outside door handle attached at the rear side of the handle ? I pull on the handle and it separates at the rear of the handle...
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How-to guide: .
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Last post by kamzcab86
Sun Jun 08, 2014 5:20 pm
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Rear Bumper Interchageability
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boschbabe » Tue May 06, 2014 10:40 pm
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My daughter wants a bike rack installed on the Cabby. It needs a receiver type hitch but there are none available. I was planning on getting an...
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My daughter wants a bike rack installed on the Cabby. It needs a receiver type hitch but there are none available.?
Or just use a bumper/trunk...
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Last post by kamzcab86
Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:46 am
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Repair your broken Grille Tabs.
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Briano1234 » Fri May 30, 2014 12:19 pm
My Grille tabs are broken.
Have you heard that crack, and snap as the upper grille tabs break, leaving you to use wire-ties to secure the grille....
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Last post by Briano1234
Fri May 30, 2014 12:19 pm
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changing front fender
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jimmy3fingers » Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:53 pm
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is there a video of changing a front fender on 89 cabby ( right ) ? or tips to changing the right front fender on a 89 cabby ? general steps or...
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Thanks for the tips! :)
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Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:54 am
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Mirror glass?
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B5Speedo » Mon Nov 22, 2010 12:19 am
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Is it still possible to buy the driver's side mirror glass for a 1992? If not, are there after market sites available?
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Hi everyone I was coming to the forum to post a question about the side view mirror....
I purchased mine a direct fit for my 90 Cab at rockauto11.99...
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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Jul 13, 2013 7:18 pm
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Remaking a parcel shelf.
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Briano1234 » Sat Jun 08, 2013 1:35 pm
Your Parcel Shelf is paramount to maintaining your top.
If your top leaks and destroys your parcel shelf it is wise to take a couple of hours and...
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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Jun 08, 2013 1:35 pm
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Wipers acting sluggish and on my 90 baby
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cabbygal » Thu Apr 11, 2013 10:02 am
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Hello all - its raining cats and dogs all week here in Toronto, Canada - and my wipers have decided to only work on the fastest speed?
The...
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It could be that your switch needs to be adjusted a wee bit. As the low speed contacts aren't lining up.
See:
Basically you have to take them...
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Thu Apr 11, 2013 5:35 pm
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stupid question time
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bfrey003 » Fri Nov 02, 2012 7:21 pm
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ok, so i have a couple leaks and Sandy took advantage of them. i know i have the drippy knee, where it leaks at the top-latch. but I also have a leak...
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The answer is in the vert top section.
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Fri Nov 02, 2012 8:08 pm
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Yet another question
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cabbygal » Mon Oct 08, 2012 3:39 pm
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Hi everyone juts trying to get in as many little repairs before winter ---
I want to replace my side mirror glass - I have another tinted one - what...
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yep thats the stuff
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:09 pm
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Rocker panel - Body Kit quiestion
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cabbygal » Fri Oct 05, 2012 9:55 pm
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Hey everyone - i just installed a new left side rocker panel after mine went MIA - someone hoisted my car up wrong and loosened it - didn't even...
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Mk1 Autohaus is reproducing them: . :beer:
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Sun Oct 07, 2012 9:26 pm
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vampire attacked my top
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bfrey003 » Fri May 25, 2012 1:08 am
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So not sure whats wrong, but i had my top replaced about 3 months ago and now on each side of my top right near the boot snaps there are two holes,...
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RTV Room Temperature Vulcanization
White Silicone in a tube.,..... :)
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Mon May 28, 2012 6:08 am
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Wed May 09, 2012 5:15 am
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Panel replacement
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olds72 » Sat Mar 24, 2007 1:55 pm
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Has anyone replaced this panel before
Because of this:
Rust Sucks!!!! :twisted:
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how does the haynes repair manual compare to the bentley?? I'm a new cabby owner with virtually no car experience so i need the best help i can...
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Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:51 am
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DIY for replacing top frame
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ammoz » Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:04 pm
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I have to replace my whole top due to a bent frame. I have purchased a whole top assembly (frame, rag top, headliner), but i was wondering if someone...
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I've done this a few times (ps: pull the handles and seals off your old one!)
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Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:47 pm
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Body Question
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Vegas Cabby » Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:15 pm
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The Cabby was hit before it was purchased on the left front corner. The bumper corner is pushed upward and the gap between the hood and fender gets...
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Quick update ... I've been pretty busy and unable to post pics, but I was getting some work done on some down time and I spotted a small kink on the...
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Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:20 pm
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Driver door trim
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buddy Schlep » Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:34 pm
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My (grandmother's) 1986 Cabby (white on white) is missing the chrome trim at the bottom of the driver door. My indie mechanic, who just completed a...
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My (grandmother's) 1986 Cabby (white on white) is missing the chrome trim at the bottom of the driver door. My indie mechanic, who just completed a...
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Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:57 pm
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Fri Sep 23, 2011 1:55 pm
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Do I want these trim clips
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StephanieGA » Sat Sep 10, 2011 11:11 am
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Need to re attach 3 body side moldings that keep coming off due to missing or incompetent trim clips. The ones on there now have the orange seal....
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You are definitely braver than me. The top will be one of the few things we definitely farm out.
That's fine too. It's important to know your...
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Last post by gull
Wed Sep 21, 2011 12:25 pm
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removing glue from door
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StephanieGA » Sat Sep 17, 2011 9:00 pm
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Trim clips came yesterday. Successfully installed 2 of the 3 pieces of molding that had come off. However, someone has, at some point, tried to...
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Goo Gone is probably your best bet. Or very carefully scrape it off with a plastic tool.
I've had some luck with Zippo lighter fluid, but mostly on...
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Last post by gull
Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:09 pm
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Windshield Gasket
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84Vert » Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:01 am
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I need to replace my windshield gasket, the old one is falling out so removal will be easy. I found a post that mentioned some string and vaseline,...
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Thanks Brian, I appreciate it. Doesn't sound too difficult just need to ne careful
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Last post by 84Vert
Mon Sep 12, 2011 12:12 pm
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Side plastic corners
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bLac K aBriOleT89 » Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:29 am
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Hi guys!
The passenger side plastic piece (the one where you snap the boot) broke yesterday. Nothing is popping out on ebay right now and Cabrioworld...
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Also make sure you put it on the right way. Sounds silly but I put one on wrong, so the snap was farther forward. I ripped two snaps out of my boot...
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Last post by gull
Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:20 pm
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What to Do?
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CalAltaDubber » Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:17 pm
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Well I finally got my wheels for the Posh Bunny , I think they look great. but I have run into a problem.
First look at the picture.
Now the...
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Well, in the end I had to abandon what I was trying and go for Plan B . I had a set of 15 BBS wheels, so I bit the bullet and bought a set of tires...
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Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:20 pm
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replacing trim clips
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StephanieGA » Sun Jun 12, 2011 6:53 pm
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Some of the body moldings on my daughter's 87 cabriolet will not stay on. We are missing molding clips for the body side molding on the driver side...
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thanks so much guys. hopefully we can successfully replace all trim. fortunately none were lost.
Stephanie in GA
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Sun Jun 12, 2011 9:02 pm
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Newest Top re-write
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Briano1234 » Mon May 24, 2010 2:59 am
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Installing Your Convertible Top Outer Skin only. Major re-write 7/7/2016
How to install your Headliner click here.
How to install your Top...
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whozmaresy, you said you recently had a paint job; I'm looking to do the same after my bondo work. How much did that run you? I have an '83 BMW that...
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Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:23 am
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Top Frame
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84Vert » Sun Mar 06, 2011 6:46 pm
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I need to replace my top frame. I have an 84 and the top frame is really rusted. I found one in a junk yard on a 1990, will it fit?
Thanks
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Thanks for the replies. Now I can start replacing some things. Back to the junk yard
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Last post by 84Vert
Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:56 pm
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F&%king rear cable
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tristessa » Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:38 pm
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K, so I'm about halfway through the top replacement process that Briano so kindly wrote up, after a slight detour replacing the headliner, pad and...
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The most current version is here;
It has the mostest pictures.
Yes trim all the excess But don't cut the seam.....
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Feb 14, 2011 2:08 pm
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Patching the top
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jgold723 » Tue Nov 23, 2010 12:22 pm
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I've got an 87 Cabby. There are two small tears in the top (about the size of a nickle) and the seams in the back are starting to rip (about 2 ,...
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Thanks for the replies -- and the encouragement ;)
I don't hold any illusions this is an easy permanent fix. But hopefully it'll buy me a little...
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Tue Nov 23, 2010 8:14 pm
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Rear Window Frame?
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frenchclan4 » Mon Sep 20, 2010 5:59 pm
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My daughter's 1989 Cabby rear window frame is rusted beyond repair...anyone know where I can find a new OEM or aftermarket one? Google search turned...
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Found it: M&T mfg has aftermarket frames with the plastic stapling strip for $249 + shipping.
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Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:37 pm
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My drippy new 87 Cab.
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Citizen Gain » Sat Aug 21, 2010 2:50 pm
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Hello Forum! As of this morning, I am the proud and excited owner of a 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet. It is bright red with a white top, and a more...
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Mine currently doesn't drip unless the wind hits it just right. It didn't drip at all when I first installed it.
They certainly can be leak-free in...
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Sat Aug 28, 2010 6:35 pm
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Top-fram adjusting
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x-cube » Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:26 pm
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Any south Floridians know of a place i can take my cabby to get the top adjusted. It is a new top with a working fram until someone decided to drop...
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Thank you Brian you always come through. Oh I took out the struts, already experienced a kink. I also got the front end checked out as well as the...
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Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:22 pm
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Passanger side top, hard to latch
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daughtersCabby » Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:45 pm
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I just got my daughter's 86 cabby back from the mechanic, who put in a clutch and axles. First off, he was terrible, and I had to diagnose the axle...
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No, unless they tweaked the frame. The normal top unlatched will sit about 1 inch above the windshield.
Now may I suggest that you roll your rear...
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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:00 am
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Dented Cabby
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eric4321 » Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:29 pm
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Well the wife did this with the golf cart to the Cabby. Any tips on how to pop this out and get it to original as possible would be appreciated. Also...
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Thanks Brian for the tip on the washers. I bought Napa clips. Phil I tried a toilet plunger and sucton cup. Unfortunatly the dent is in the trim...
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Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:35 pm
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Top
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IslandBoy71 » Mon Jun 21, 2010 9:53 pm
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The top on my 90 cabby doesn't go all the way down. It leaves a 4 inch space when I install the boot. Everything else works fine with the top. It...
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The top's struts could also be seized.
Post a picture of the area behind the rear seat with the top up; we should be able to determine what top...
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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:20 am
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Looking for a Trunk Cylinder Seal and License Plate Frame
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frenchclan4 » Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:21 pm
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I'm needing a front license plate frame and a trunk cylinder lock seal for an '89 cabby. If you have either, or know where I can get them, please let...
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The seals you can get off ebay, look for Moogie or mk1 autohaus.
The frame is best off ebay or www.thesamba.com
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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Jun 15, 2010 1:09 am
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Top padding
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dpawlows » Tue May 04, 2010 11:33 am
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My cabriolet didn't have any padding in between the top and headliner when I bought it, and now that I'm replacing the top, I'm deciding if I need to...
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I'd do it. These cars are surprisingly quiet with the top up if you have the padding. I've owned hardtops that were noisier on the freeway.
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Last post by gull
Tue May 11, 2010 6:37 pm
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Top Struts
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dpawlows » Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:09 pm
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Can someone tell me where the top struts are located and if you can see them with the top up, down, etc? I'm not convinced I actually have any.
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That's what I meant! :mrgreen:
Who you calling a junk yard, Willis?
Wait I resemble that remark, I just spent the past 2 days cleaning up my...
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Sat May 08, 2010 11:34 am
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kansas convertible insallers/repair
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2.0tPassat » Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:11 pm
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well hello to all. new to here and just picked up my first mk1 but 15th vw, 82 cabby. lovin it and lovin being back in an older vw but not lovin the...
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Kammy that is the first draft of the how do I do it....
Katherine didn't have my latest how-to, which has missing pictures. The one that I quoted...
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Last post by kamzcab86
Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:42 am
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Trunk Lid Wont Open
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mutwagn » Sat Dec 12, 2009 2:16 pm
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I have a 93 Caby, and I'm having a problem getting the trunk lid open.
The lock seems to work as far as the key goes, but it doesn't seem to be...
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I just bought a 24 inch prybar that has a narrow tang. I bought it because it fits perfectly in the notch of the A/C bracket and allows you to pivot...
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Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:49 pm
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My guess maybe right?!!!!!!!
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x-cube » Mon Nov 23, 2009 2:44 pm
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I tried everything i can for the top, greased everywhere yes the top folds and unfolds smooth, but it still doesn't come together like it should. My...
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Could having one failed strut do this? Maybe by putting uneven forces on the top? Might be worth disconnecting both struts temporarily to see if...
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Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:57 pm
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