My Project Car

Ok, ok, I mean the cars and thats all I mean. If you have pics of your "Cars" out on the net somewhere, link the image of your "Car" here.

For those of you that don't have a place on the net to host your pics, contact our pic master Calimus at calimus@techography.net

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windsorlove
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Re: My Project Car

Post by windsorlove »

Holy $#!t, look at that wheel gap!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

Just messing with you, the car looks awesome. What color is that? More specifically, what is it from?
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Re: My Project Car

Post by CalAltaDubber »

windsorlove wrote:Holy $#!t, look at that wheel gap!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:
Ya, it sure gets big with no engine to weigh the front down :D
windsorlove wrote:Just messing with you, the car looks awesome. What color is that? More specifically, what is it from?
Thanks, the colour is Indago Blue and is the blue that was offered by VW on MK IV cars.
Phil

'87 Cabriolet, "Topless Bunny"
'88 Cabriolet, "Posh Bunny"
'04 Golf
'12 Golf Wagon TDI
'69 Manx type Dune Buggy (New Toy)

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windsorlove
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Re: My Project Car

Post by windsorlove »

It looks brighter than most indigo blues that i have seen. Amazing color on that car. I have always loved that color, then again, i have a soft spot for Windsor Blue
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God i miss that car.
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Calimus
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Re: My Project Car

Post by Calimus »

Phil, it's looking great! Think you will have it road-worth come spring?
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CalAltaDubber
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Re: My Project Car

Post by CalAltaDubber »

Calimus wrote:Phil, it's looking great! Think you will have it road-worth come spring?
Thanks William, I do intend to have it ready for spring. :D

First show is the first week end of May and I want to have both bunnies there.
Phil

'87 Cabriolet, "Topless Bunny"
'88 Cabriolet, "Posh Bunny"
'04 Golf
'12 Golf Wagon TDI
'69 Manx type Dune Buggy (New Toy)

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Re: My Project Car

Post by CalAltaDubber »

Well I have been working on the engine with Jim, and Have I learned a thing or two. :D

Here is what my engine looked like last Saturday
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When I let Saturday, it looked like this!
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Here is what the head looked like.
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I should have it finished and home this week end.
Phil

'87 Cabriolet, "Topless Bunny"
'88 Cabriolet, "Posh Bunny"
'04 Golf
'12 Golf Wagon TDI
'69 Manx type Dune Buggy (New Toy)

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Re: My Project Car

Post by Calimus »

Looking real good Phil. man, everyone is getting some movement on their projects. Very nice to see. :D
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CalAltaDubber
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Re: My Project Car

Post by CalAltaDubber »

Finally, the engine is home in my garage. :D

Now all I need to do is:

1 install the engine/transaxel;

2 Replace the suspension with the nice lowering kit I bought;

3 Brake job; and

4 hope it starts.
Phil

'87 Cabriolet, "Topless Bunny"
'88 Cabriolet, "Posh Bunny"
'04 Golf
'12 Golf Wagon TDI
'69 Manx type Dune Buggy (New Toy)

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Re: My Project Car

Post by CalAltaDubber »

Just a quick update.

The engine is installed. I'm looking for a couple of hoses I removed that I can't find (small matter) :?

I determined one of the main bearings is shot, but it is not such a big deal since I am doing the suspension/brakes this week end.

Pics to follow!
Phil

'87 Cabriolet, "Topless Bunny"
'88 Cabriolet, "Posh Bunny"
'04 Golf
'12 Golf Wagon TDI
'69 Manx type Dune Buggy (New Toy)

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Re: My Project Car

Post by Calimus »

Good news sir
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canucker
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Re: My Project Car

Post by canucker »

You guys have to see this car in person shes beautiful.
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Re: My Project Car

Post by CalAltaDubber »

Well you all keep hearing about this car, so I figure I should show a progress photo. :D
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Phil

'87 Cabriolet, "Topless Bunny"
'88 Cabriolet, "Posh Bunny"
'04 Golf
'12 Golf Wagon TDI
'69 Manx type Dune Buggy (New Toy)

Image Image
canucker
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Re: My Project Car

Post by canucker »

i still cant belive the quality of the work on this car.

This car is truly amazing to look @. of course Phil had to show off and flaunt his "doors". push of a button they open magically!!
im lucky enough to live 15mins away from him :lol:
Stonewall
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Re: My Project Car

Post by Stonewall »

Nice, cabby. Too bad the weather has been so crappy there this summer (if that is what you can call it). Since I am in Calgary too I might have to swing by and check yours out to give me some ideas for mine.
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Re: My Project Car

Post by Briano1234 »

Bad Weather? whats that... I think I have had my top up about 3 times this summer.....
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