Howdy all, I am new to this forum and Cabriolets.
I rescued a 93 Caby from a trip to the junk yard, buying it the night before the misguided and frustrated soul was going to send this one to the graveyard.
That was Tuesday night, in the rain, but I got it home, and now the fun begins.
There are issues with it, like it leaks a bit, that's putting it mildly. The seats need to be repaired and/or replaced, and the carpet has to be replaced. These are cosmetic, and there are some mechanical, but like I said, the fun begins now.
I'll be reading, searching, and asking questions as I go.
Andy
New Member, wanted to say howdy.
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CalAltaDubber
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Re: New Member, wanted to say howdy.
Hi Andy, and welcome to TRF.
Glad you could save the poor little cabby. Currently I have two, one since new the other is an '88 that is a project. It's a bit too cold here right now to work on them, but that's the way it is.
You will find the folks here very happy to help answer all your questions.
You will have to post some pictures of the car for us.
Glad you could save the poor little cabby. Currently I have two, one since new the other is an '88 that is a project. It's a bit too cold here right now to work on them, but that's the way it is.
You will find the folks here very happy to help answer all your questions.
You will have to post some pictures of the car for us.
Phil
'87 Cabriolet, "Topless Bunny"
'88 Cabriolet, "Posh Bunny"
'04 Golf
'12 Golf Wagon TDI
'69 Manx type Dune Buggy (New Toy)
'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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SoCal_Cabby
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Briano1234
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Re: New Member, wanted to say howdy.
Welcome, to the TRF.
This thread is useless with out pic's.
OBTW...
Sites that you may want to peruse:
www.cabby-info.com
www.mk1vw.info
This thread is useless with out pic's.
OBTW...
Sites that you may want to peruse:
www.cabby-info.com
www.mk1vw.info
Briano
Yes as matter of fact, I have the Luck o'the Irish...everything I touch turns to fertilizer of the bovine variety.
You can lead a user to a link, but you can't make him Click....
Yes as matter of fact, I have the Luck o'the Irish...everything I touch turns to fertilizer of the bovine variety.
You can lead a user to a link, but you can't make him Click....
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mutwagn
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- Do you own a Cabriolet?: Yes
- Location: South Central VA
Re: New Member, wanted to say howdy.
Thanks for the welcome, and also for the links.
I'll take some pictures in a few days and try to get them posted.
Thanks again, Andy
I'll take some pictures in a few days and try to get them posted.
Thanks again, Andy
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bbrown
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Re: New Member, wanted to say howdy.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Cabby ownership. Pics would be great and here are a couple other links that may be of use:
The GAP (best online source for OEM replacement parts):
http://www.germanautoparts.com/
Looking for some performance parts? These guys can help get you started:
http://www.techtonicstuning.com/index.asp
http://www.eurosportacc.com/
http://www.autotech.com/
http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Gol ... rtible-8v/
Good luck and keep us posted.
The GAP (best online source for OEM replacement parts):
http://www.germanautoparts.com/
Looking for some performance parts? These guys can help get you started:
http://www.techtonicstuning.com/index.asp
http://www.eurosportacc.com/
http://www.autotech.com/
http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Gol ... rtible-8v/
Good luck and keep us posted.
~Buster
1986 VW Cabriolet 1.8 5 spd.
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mutwagn
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Re: New Member, wanted to say howdy.
A few pictures of the Cabby project.
And the # 1 reason the carpet has been ripped out........
I now have a Bently manual, and will work on door, window, and top adjustments. Then I'll redo the interior.
The other major item is a cooling system problem. But I think I can work it out. We'll see.
Not a bad place to start for $200.00 though.
Andy
And the # 1 reason the carpet has been ripped out........
I now have a Bently manual, and will work on door, window, and top adjustments. Then I'll redo the interior.
The other major item is a cooling system problem. But I think I can work it out. We'll see.
Not a bad place to start for $200.00 though.
Andy
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kuklaki
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Re: New Member, wanted to say howdy.
Looks like you have yourself a nice little project there. She wont be too hard to fix up and will bring you never ending smiles as a thank you 
2nd 89 Cabriolet 8v (Crabby Cabby)
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01 Jetta GLX (bun warmer)
87 Scirocco 16v (TWINS!)
71 Karmann Ghia (air sucker)
03 New Beetle turbo S (black widow)
01 Suzuki SV650 (go nekkid)