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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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Cowl Grill Gasket

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:40 pm
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by Nreslifer » Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:15 am

20200719_080756.jpg 20200713_114650.jpg 20200719_080903.jpg Has anyone come up with something better,have a 01 Cabrio that the rubber trim on the top...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:40 pm
Bumper part search

Last post by mobycat « Wed Dec 05, 2018 9:21 pm
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by mobycat » Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:06 pm

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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Last post by mobycat
Wed Dec 05, 2018 9:21 pm
Help my Trunk button seal is Broken Leaking

Last post by Briano1234 « Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:42 pm

by Briano1234 » Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:42 pm

Well if you have had a Trunk Button seal break, you can fix it a couple of ways to wait till you get your new seal, or forever.

What I have done in...

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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:42 pm
How to remove the lock Cylinder from a Trunk lock.

Last post by Briano1234 « Tue Apr 04, 2017 7:44 pm

by Briano1234 » Tue Apr 04, 2017 7:44 pm

Remove the cover over the lock assembly.

Remove Latch arm out of the lock

Remove the 2 Phillips screws
Remove the lock assembly, and take...

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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Apr 04, 2017 7:44 pm
Installing new outer scraper kit.

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Mar 23, 2017 4:43 pm

by 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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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Mar 23, 2017 4:43 pm
Briano's Door Check repair.

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:23 am

by 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
Trunk Lid Stuck

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Sun Feb 05, 2017 2:10 pm
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by 84Vert » Tue Jan 10, 2017 7:37 am

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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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Sun Feb 05, 2017 2:10 pm
How to polish B-Pillars

Last post by marius12 « Wed Feb 01, 2017 6:32 am
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by Briano1234 » Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:03 pm

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.

From this:

To this:...

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Last post by marius12
Wed Feb 01, 2017 6:32 am
Cabrio MK3.5 headlights are the same as Golf Mk4?

Last post by garyst1981 « Mon Apr 04, 2016 5:19 pm
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by garyst1981 » Sun Apr 03, 2016 11:31 am

Can you use Golf MK4 headlights in a Cabrio Mk3.5? I've heard they may be different...

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Mon Apr 04, 2016 5:19 pm
Need front fender moulding for '93 Cabby

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri May 22, 2015 10:10 pm
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by KC Guy » Thu May 21, 2015 9:24 am

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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Last post by Briano1234
Fri May 22, 2015 10:10 pm
Ever want to take apart a flag mirror?

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Nov 07, 2014 12:46 pm

by Briano1234 » Fri Nov 07, 2014 12:46 pm

Did you ever want to take the glass out of your flag mirror?

Pry the mirror to at the edge and insert a small screwdriver to pry the finger out of...

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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Nov 07, 2014 12:46 pm
drivers side door handle

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Jul 14, 2014 6:32 pm
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by jimmy3fingers » Sun Jul 13, 2014 4:20 pm

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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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Jul 14, 2014 6:32 pm
89 cabby drvers outside door handle

Last post by kamzcab86 « Sun Jun 08, 2014 5:20 pm
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by jimmy3fingers » Sat Jun 07, 2014 10:56 am

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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Sun Jun 08, 2014 5:20 pm
Rear Bumper Interchageability

Last post by kamzcab86 « Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:46 am
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by boschbabe » Tue May 06, 2014 10:40 pm

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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Last post by kamzcab86
Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:46 am
Repair your broken Grille Tabs.

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri May 30, 2014 12:19 pm

by 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
changing front fender

Last post by archerdlyons « Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:54 am
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by jimmy3fingers » Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:53 pm

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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Last post by archerdlyons
Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:54 am
Mirror glass?

Last post by Briano1234 « Sat Jul 13, 2013 7:18 pm
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by B5Speedo » Mon Nov 22, 2010 12:19 am

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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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Jul 13, 2013 7:18 pm
Remaking a parcel shelf.

Last post by Briano1234 « Sat Jun 08, 2013 1:35 pm

by 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
Wipers acting sluggish and on my 90 baby

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Apr 11, 2013 5:35 pm
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by cabbygal » Thu Apr 11, 2013 10:02 am

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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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Apr 11, 2013 5:35 pm
stupid question time

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Nov 02, 2012 8:08 pm
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by bfrey003 » Fri Nov 02, 2012 7:21 pm

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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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Nov 02, 2012 8:08 pm
Yet another question

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:09 pm
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by cabbygal » Mon Oct 08, 2012 3:39 pm

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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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:09 pm
Rocker panel - Body Kit quiestion

Last post by kamzcab86 « Sun Oct 07, 2012 9:26 pm
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by cabbygal » Fri Oct 05, 2012 9:55 pm

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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Sun Oct 07, 2012 9:26 pm
vampire attacked my top

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon May 28, 2012 6:08 am
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by bfrey003 » Fri May 25, 2012 1:08 am

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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Last post by Briano1234
Mon May 28, 2012 6:08 am
Windshield replacement how to....

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed May 09, 2012 5:15 am

by Briano1234 » Wed May 09, 2012 5:15 am

Installing the Chrome trim

Installing the windshield

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Last post by Briano1234
Wed May 09, 2012 5:15 am
Panel replacement

Last post by Briano1234 « Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:51 am
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by olds72 » Sat Mar 24, 2007 1:55 pm

Has anyone replaced this panel before

Because of this:

Rust Sucks!!!! :twisted:

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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:51 am
DIY for replacing top frame

Last post by pazliberty « Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:47 pm
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by ammoz » Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:04 pm

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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Last post by pazliberty
Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:47 pm
Body Question

Last post by Vegas Cabby « Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:20 pm
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by Vegas Cabby » Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:15 pm

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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Last post by Vegas Cabby
Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:20 pm
Driver door trim

Last post by oshwass1969 « Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:57 pm
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by buddy Schlep » Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:34 pm

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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Last post by oshwass1969
Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:57 pm
How-to remove the inner quad light.

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Sep 23, 2011 1:55 pm

by Briano1234 » Fri Sep 23, 2011 1:55 pm

How to remove the inner Hi-Beam on a Quad Grille

It is very easy.
Find the Stud that isn't a screw to adjust on the front.
It is knurled.

Use a...

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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Sep 23, 2011 1:55 pm
Do I want these trim clips

Last post by gull « Wed Sep 21, 2011 12:25 pm
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by 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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Last post by gull
Wed Sep 21, 2011 12:25 pm
removing glue from door

Last post by gull « Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:09 pm
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by StephanieGA » Sat Sep 17, 2011 9:00 pm

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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Last post by gull
Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:09 pm
Windshield Gasket

Last post by 84Vert « Mon Sep 12, 2011 12:12 pm
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by 84Vert » Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:01 am

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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Last post by 84Vert
Mon Sep 12, 2011 12:12 pm
Side plastic corners

Last post by gull « Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:20 pm
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by bLac K aBriOleT89 » Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:29 am

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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Last post by gull
Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:20 pm
What to Do?

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:20 pm
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by CalAltaDubber » Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:17 pm

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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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:20 pm
replacing trim clips

Last post by StephanieGA « Sun Jun 12, 2011 9:02 pm
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by StephanieGA » Sun Jun 12, 2011 6:53 pm

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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Last post by StephanieGA
Sun Jun 12, 2011 9:02 pm
Newest Top re-write

Last post by GreaseJunkie « Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:23 am
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by 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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Last post by GreaseJunkie
Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:23 am
Top Frame

Last post by 84Vert « Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:56 pm
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by 84Vert » Sun Mar 06, 2011 6:46 pm

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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Last post by 84Vert
Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:56 pm
F&%king rear cable

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Feb 14, 2011 2:08 pm
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by tristessa » Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:38 pm

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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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Feb 14, 2011 2:08 pm
Patching the top

Last post by jgold723 « Tue Nov 23, 2010 8:14 pm
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by jgold723 » Tue Nov 23, 2010 12:22 pm

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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Last post by jgold723
Tue Nov 23, 2010 8:14 pm
Rear Window Frame?

Last post by frenchclan4 « Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:37 pm
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by frenchclan4 » Mon Sep 20, 2010 5:59 pm

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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Last post by frenchclan4
Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:37 pm
My drippy new 87 Cab.

Last post by gull « Sat Aug 28, 2010 6:35 pm
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by 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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Last post by gull
Sat Aug 28, 2010 6:35 pm
Top-fram adjusting

Last post by x-cube « Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:22 pm
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by x-cube » Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:26 pm

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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Last post by x-cube
Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:22 pm
Passanger side top, hard to latch

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:00 am
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by daughtersCabby » Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:45 pm

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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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:00 am
Dented Cabby

Last post by eric4321 « Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:35 pm
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by eric4321 » Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:29 pm

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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Last post by eric4321
Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:35 pm
Top

Last post by Briano1234 « Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:20 am
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by IslandBoy71 » Mon Jun 21, 2010 9:53 pm

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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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:20 am
Looking for a Trunk Cylinder Seal and License Plate Frame

Last post by Briano1234 « Tue Jun 15, 2010 1:09 am
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by frenchclan4 » Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:21 pm

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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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Jun 15, 2010 1:09 am
Top padding

Last post by gull « Tue May 11, 2010 6:37 pm
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by dpawlows » Tue May 04, 2010 11:33 am

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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Last post by gull
Tue May 11, 2010 6:37 pm
Top Struts

Last post by Briano1234 « Sat May 08, 2010 11:34 am
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by dpawlows » Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:09 pm

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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Last post by Briano1234
Sat May 08, 2010 11:34 am
kansas convertible insallers/repair

Last post by kamzcab86 « Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:42 am
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by 2.0tPassat » Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:11 pm

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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Last post by kamzcab86
Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:42 am
Trunk Lid Wont Open

Last post by Briano1234 « Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:49 pm
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by mutwagn » Sat Dec 12, 2009 2:16 pm

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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Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:49 pm

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