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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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My guess maybe right?!!!!!!!

Last post by gull « Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:57 pm
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by x-cube » Mon Nov 23, 2009 2:44 pm

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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Last post by gull
Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:57 pm
Rear license plate bracket question

Last post by simplygriff « Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:25 am
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by sorite99 » Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:35 am

Hey guys,
New to the forum, until now haven't had a cabby since '93. What is the easiest way to remove the rear license plate bracket?
Thanks,
Chalie

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Last post by simplygriff
Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:25 am
Another Drippy Knee Fix.

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:40 am
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by Briano1234 » Wed Oct 07, 2009 11:34 am

I have found one last place for the Drippy Knee.
It was so Obvious that I didn't catch it until now.

Lets start at the basic.

Step 1

Is your Rain...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:40 am
A good place in Los Angeles that replaces tops?

Last post by gull « Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:31 pm
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by skittishsynapses » Sun Aug 23, 2009 3:41 pm

hi ho everyone.

So the more I look into replacing the top on my 87 cabby, the more I'm intimidating at messing this up. I've seen the following...

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Last post by gull
Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:31 pm
Stripped wheel cylinder nuts

Last post by sixsracing « Tue May 26, 2009 6:46 am
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by Hoppy » Sun May 24, 2009 4:07 pm

The wheel cylinder hex nut is stripped and I need to change it, I tried vice grips with no luck and am in need of suggestions to get them out. My...

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Last post by sixsracing
Tue May 26, 2009 6:46 am
Door lock repair '87 cabriolet

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon May 18, 2009 4:03 am
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by olyamalgam » Sun May 17, 2009 4:03 pm

Help please,
I bought an '87 cabriolet about 2 years ago. Love the car, but the driver's side door started not opening from the outside about a month...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon May 18, 2009 4:03 am
New member with top question

Last post by gull « Tue May 05, 2009 7:16 pm
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by Spykce » Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:12 am

First off I just want to say hi to everyone. I have been reading posts for a while now and finally joined. There is a lot of great info here!

As for...

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Last post by gull
Tue May 05, 2009 7:16 pm
Hitch-Receiver

Last post by Eagle « Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:05 pm
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by Old Screaming Eagle » Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:33 am

Do any of you have a trailer hitch-receiver on their Cabby? I'm looking for a receiver for my 92 Cabby but so far have been unable to find one. I've...

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Last post by Eagle
Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:05 pm
good convertible top guy in south Jersey

Last post by gull « Thu Sep 25, 2008 7:21 pm
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by mdj14 » Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:43 pm

Does anyone know a good mechanic to repair a convertible top in South Jersey. I just bought my first vw, an '86 cabriolet. I'm excited to pick your...

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Last post by gull
Thu Sep 25, 2008 7:21 pm
top boot

Last post by gull « Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:47 am
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by marco pabst » Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:37 pm

ok my cabbies does not have a top boot and im wanting to either get one , or have one made any suggestions on which I should opt for?

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Last post by gull
Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:47 am
Water in Trunk Lid

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:44 am
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by ibennett » Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:41 pm

I was just wondering if anyone else has experinced this issue. We just had what was left of Tropical Storm Hannah run through here today. When I went...

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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:44 am
Etienne Aigner Edition decal pics wanted!

Last post by kamzcab86 « Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:33 pm
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by kamzcab86 » Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:28 pm

Anyone with an EA edition Cab: Can you take a hi-resolution picture of your decal (preferably with no reflections) for me, pretty please?? (It can be...

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Last post by kamzcab86
Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:33 pm
Help with Strut on 89 top

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:47 pm
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by cwingerter » Sun Aug 17, 2008 5:59 pm

My left strut on the top is not staying connected to the lower arm. What do you use to keep the strut from sliding off the lower arm? I thought it...

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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:47 pm
top goes down uneven

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:07 am
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by mbailey » Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:24 am

I noticed today when I put the top down the driver side takes a little effort to get the hold down to catch & once caught is held down snuggly while...

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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:07 am
audi 5000 wheels on a cabby.

Last post by kamzcab86 « Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:40 pm
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by marco pabst » Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:52 pm

ok so I have found a audi 100 with these rims
i am curious if anyone knows if these rims will fit my car. the dimensions are 15X6
any help would be...

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Last post by kamzcab86
Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:40 pm
Top Replacement problem - how tight is it supposed to be ?

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Feb 08, 2008 8:42 pm
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by greencab82 » Sun Jan 20, 2008 10:49 am

Hi all,

I'm in the process of replacing my top with a new vinyl one from Convertible Specialties.

After installing rear cable OK and fastened the...

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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Feb 08, 2008 8:42 pm
Door locks and handles

Last post by whitewabbit « Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:47 pm
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by whitewabbit » Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:32 pm

Would mk2 rocco locks and handles be a direct fit on a cabby?

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Last post by whitewabbit
Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:47 pm
Adjusting the J-Hooks

Last post by kamzcab86 « Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:18 am
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by cwingerter » Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:33 am

Howdy.
I'm curious as to any known methodology when it comes to adjusting / tightening the J-hooks on the convertible top.
If anyone has any tips I'd...

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Last post by kamzcab86
Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:18 am
What do you think about two-tones?

Last post by kamzcab86 « Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:37 pm
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by kuklaki » Thu Oct 27, 2005 11:01 pm
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Just asking..... :wink:
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Last post by kamzcab86
Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:37 pm
different headlights

Last post by gull « Mon Oct 22, 2007 5:01 pm
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by marco pabst » Sat Jun 02, 2007 10:52 am

ok, so Imthinking of putting a set of square headlights from an mk1 jeta into my cabby and the the boring normal ones im talking the set with two...

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Last post by gull
Mon Oct 22, 2007 5:01 pm
windshield repair or replace?

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:57 pm
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by reycycle » Fri Oct 12, 2007 9:24 pm
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windshield has a pretty nice crack on the passenger side starting in the corner and working its way twards the center. about a foot long. where might...
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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:57 pm
mk2 grill fitment

Last post by SoCal_Cabby « Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:54 pm
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by ped » Fri Oct 12, 2007 2:51 pm

hi does anyone know if a grill from a mk2 golf will fit a mk1 cabrio??

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Last post by SoCal_Cabby
Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:54 pm
GRRRR the only leak but its driving me crazy!

Last post by SoCal_Cabby « Thu Oct 04, 2007 3:06 am
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by ravenfox » Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:02 pm

My cabby leaks (I know and?) but its right up in the corner on the drivers side latch. Right between the window and the latch. The seal looks ok, but...

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Last post by SoCal_Cabby
Thu Oct 04, 2007 3:06 am
Pics of A3 European Cabriolets wanted

Last post by AbbyCabby « Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:30 pm
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by AbbyCabby » Fri Jun 22, 2007 10:34 am

I'm posting the same request on the vortex, so I apologize to anybody who has to look at my posts twice.

I'm hunting for regular Cabriolet's,...

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Last post by AbbyCabby
Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:30 pm
When you don't have a garage...

Last post by AbbyCabby « Fri Jun 08, 2007 4:23 pm
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by AbbyCabby » Thu Jun 07, 2007 4:04 pm

Abby lives outside, the closest thing we have to covered parking is under a tree :( . We also have plenty of wacky weather in KS, from hail in the...

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Last post by AbbyCabby
Fri Jun 08, 2007 4:23 pm
Chrome Euro bumpers

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:33 pm
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by 85Cabriolet » Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:05 am

Are the euro bumpers direct bolt in? I like the look of the chrome stripes that run on top and bottom of the bumpers. I see the euro bumpers for sale...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:33 pm
New roof won't go down...

Last post by triplewhite « Wed May 30, 2007 1:29 am
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by triplewhite » Mon May 14, 2007 9:50 pm
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I put a new top on my car back in November, and since then it has been in storage having a new transmission installed.

This is going to sound pretty...
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Last post by triplewhite
Wed May 30, 2007 1:29 am
Cabby front end

Last post by gull « Sun Apr 29, 2007 7:37 pm
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by ravenfox » Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:37 pm

I just purchased my cabby, a '92 with 98k on it. But it has been damaged in the front end. I am looking for any suggestions on how to fix this. It...

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Last post by gull
Sun Apr 29, 2007 7:37 pm
Snap repair on boot

Last post by gull « Sun Apr 15, 2007 7:33 pm

by gull » Sun Apr 15, 2007 7:33 pm

Just finished repairing a broken snap on my boot cover.

In case anyone else needs this information, the proper size is 5/8 inch, which Dritz calls...

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Last post by gull
Sun Apr 15, 2007 7:33 pm
Shaved Door Handles

Last post by Calimus « Sun Mar 04, 2007 11:21 pm
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by CalAltaDubber » Tue Feb 13, 2007 2:42 pm

I've decided that the '88 needs shaved door handels :D

I have been looking for a decient kit, I have found one from Spal USA called Shaved-40....

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Last post by Calimus
Sun Mar 04, 2007 11:21 pm
Brake noise

Last post by Caddycabby « Sun Feb 04, 2007 5:42 pm
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by Caddycabby » Sun Feb 04, 2007 3:43 pm

I installed new drums and wheel bearings. I removed the fancy wheels (they were rubbing on the springs) the metalic noise is still there but quieter...

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Last post by Caddycabby
Sun Feb 04, 2007 5:42 pm
R&R windshield

Last post by gull « Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:00 pm
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by Caddycabby » Sun Sep 24, 2006 7:40 pm

How do you remove a windshield? Its for the $200 fox I just bought. Its not a cabby is that allowed :?:

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Last post by gull
Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:00 pm
Are your Doors Sagging?

Last post by kuklaki « Fri Sep 22, 2006 1:00 am
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by Briano1234 » Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:53 am

Well it is Wednesday class, and it is time for us to get rid of those Saggy door blues.....

Being as anal as I am sometimes can get to be a pain now...

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Last post by kuklaki
Fri Sep 22, 2006 1:00 am
How to remove vent windows?

Last post by gull « Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:52 pm
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by leah's_dad » Mon Sep 11, 2006 2:23 pm

Somebody in their infinite wisdom decided it would be a good idea to run a bead of silicone around the vent window seals and latch the windows shut....

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Last post by gull
Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:52 pm
replacing the top

Last post by 1lowcab « Sun Aug 20, 2006 9:56 pm
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by Briano1234 » Wed May 10, 2006 9:21 pm
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Well I am replaceing the top, and had found some good news and some not so good news.

The good news is that I have found a one person way to remove...
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Last post by 1lowcab
Sun Aug 20, 2006 9:56 pm
Crabby is coming home soon!

Last post by kamzcab86 « Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:15 pm
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by kuklaki » Wed Aug 02, 2006 10:33 pm

So most of you know I've been Crabbyless for the past couple of weeks. The good news is I'll be getting her back on Friday.

Of course there will be...

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Last post by kamzcab86
Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:15 pm
Front License Plate Bracket

Last post by 1lowcab « Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:39 am
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by Metallicabby » Sat Jul 22, 2006 5:19 pm

Hey all ~

I live in Ohio. We MUST have a front plate on our car. My cabby came from KY - where only a back one is needed. I have the bracket.

My...

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Last post by 1lowcab
Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:39 am
New top -- what glue should I use?

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Jul 14, 2006 11:34 am
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by gull » Fri Jul 14, 2006 3:06 am

I'm going to be tackling a vinyl top replacement, soon. I've read several posts about it. One item I'm curious about is what kind of spray glue...

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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Jul 14, 2006 11:34 am
Front seatback release stopped working

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:18 pm
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by gull » Wed Jun 21, 2006 3:37 pm

Both of the front seats on my '89 Cabriolet have stopped folding forward, making it impossible to access the rear seat with the top up. Examining the...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:18 pm
Boot - what's the trick?

Last post by Davis_84 « Fri Jun 23, 2006 7:15 am
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by gull » Sun Apr 09, 2006 6:25 pm

Okay, someone clue me in. What's the trick for getting those little hooks into the little loops?

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Last post by Davis_84
Fri Jun 23, 2006 7:15 am
seal

Last post by speedtek « Sun Apr 09, 2006 5:11 pm
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by robaubry » Sun Apr 09, 2006 3:52 pm

Right people this is my first time doing this so go easy.

i have a mk1 golf convertible and i am looking to get the rubber seal that go's from the...

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Last post by speedtek
Sun Apr 09, 2006 5:11 pm
rear seatbelts spec pls

Last post by tolusina « Sun Mar 05, 2006 11:22 pm
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by cabriaulait » Fri Mar 03, 2006 5:01 pm

my cab has not got full seatbelts, just lapbelts, with family n all the first mod i want to do(that ive told the wife about) is upgrade them. i...

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Last post by tolusina
Sun Mar 05, 2006 11:22 pm
where to??????

Last post by 1lowcab « Mon Feb 20, 2006 4:29 pm
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by 88vdub » Mon Feb 20, 2006 3:18 pm

where can i get quality aftermarket bumpers and such????

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Last post by 1lowcab
Mon Feb 20, 2006 4:29 pm
Top is Arching around doors.

Last post by rebelyell « Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:44 am
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by rebelyell » Tue Jan 10, 2006 6:40 pm

Bought my 86 cabby in July. I've had a ton of work done to the motor/tranny/clutch and it runs sweet! Now, I'm tackling the other stuff. The top is...

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Last post by rebelyell
Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:44 am
new top just installed............

Last post by Travis « Tue Jan 10, 2006 1:44 am
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by Travis » Sun Jan 08, 2006 12:52 am

hello everyone. Just joined and also just had a new top installed on my ( new to me) 1988 cabby. The problem I have is that there is two gaps in the...

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Last post by Travis
Tue Jan 10, 2006 1:44 am
Turning chrome into brushed Aluminium

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:36 pm
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by Calimus » Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:10 pm

I forget where I saw it, but recently I was reading about a way to make shiny chrome look like brushed aluminium.

Reason I bring this up is that...

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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:36 pm
Best Convertible top cleaner

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Wed Dec 21, 2005 9:32 am
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by cholos2 » Mon Dec 01, 2003 2:56 pm

As some of you may have seen from the pics, when we picked up our 99 Cab, there seemed to be some mildew spots on the top. Whats the best way tp get...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Wed Dec 21, 2005 9:32 am
black & red body side moldings

Last post by 82and92 « Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:13 pm
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by 82and92 » Sun Dec 04, 2005 7:59 pm
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I just bought a nearly new 92 cabby (my 82 is just too finicky). The 92 car has black bodyside moldings with red centerlines. Never saw these before...
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Last post by 82and92
Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:13 pm
Installing a new top, is it very difficult?

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Oct 30, 2005 6:46 pm
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by Dub Delay » Sun Oct 30, 2005 12:37 am

I'm pretty good when it comes to mechanical things, heck I can fix just about anything, cars, bikes, plumbing, electrical, computers, etc. But I...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Oct 30, 2005 6:46 pm
Top Replacement

Last post by Greubin « Wed Oct 26, 2005 11:00 am
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by PDX Cabby » Wed Jan 21, 2004 1:53 pm

Cabriolet Top Replacement Experience
Forrest King

Warning: Any attempt to repair you car may cause problems. I am not responsible for your car,...

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Wed Oct 26, 2005 11:00 am

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