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It's not a P-car, however, I like to share what I'm doing.
Here we go: I have started the restore of my wife's '78 VW 1303 Cabrio. I like to share the progress and hope to find some information during the process. I found the beetle and did some repair 13 years ago and it was a birthday present for my wife. Now after these years we have some issues with rust, top, etc. Here is what it looked 13 years ago. ![]() It took me a while to actually start on it, but now it's real. Now in the works, started actually last winter. Some progress in between other stuff. Here we go - no comments needed: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Disassembly of the top. ![]() ![]() ![]() Outer skin is off ![]() Got some rotten wood ![]() All is gone ![]() Next, the sound mats, with heater gun and scraper ![]() ![]() Doors off, they have some rust at the bottom, details later. ![]() Engine is also out, a little easier as the 911. ![]() ![]() The dash is gone, the wire harness from the fuse box to the rear end as well, and the windshield. ![]() Removed the rest of the wire harness. Disassembled the doors etc. Here some pictures What happen to this car ???? ![]() Why does it have a hole, and it looks like somebody cut it out with a chainsaw. ![]() Anyway, I think I need to fix this, besides other holes. Here is one door. It has some rust at the bottom. ![]() Door Hardware Art ![]() More progress on the beetle, besides other stuff. Drained and removed the gas tank. ![]() ![]() Next, the front suspension ![]() Is now also gone. ![]() Now I need to make some braces for the upper part of the body, where the doors were. And then split to body from the chassis. Installed the braces ![]() ![]() Separating the chassis and the upper part ![]() ![]() ![]() Transmission removed ![]() Rear suspension removed ![]() Got some new pieces ![]() To be continued Cheers Engelbert
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Awesome write up. I bet you giggle with happiness when you see prices for VW resto parts after working on Porsche for so long.
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The rough hole in the dash is probably from dealer-installed A/C. There would have been a big fugly aftermarket blower/evap assembly in the front trunk, just behind the dashboard.
FYI this guy has a good selection of convertible top parts, like replacement wooden bow for your rotted one: http://www.chucksconvertibleparts.com/
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Wow, you don't do anything partway do you?
Looking cool!
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Very good sir! If you need a place for plating parts the shop I am using at Ohio does a great job.
Nice!
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Awesome! Keep 'em coming
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Love it!
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Martin 2011 Cayman S (Gone) - Hardtop Blechster 2006 Cayman S (DD) 2016 Mazda CX-5 (Her DD) 2002 Boxster S (Gone) - Ragtop Blechster - Pura Patina! Dorkiphus: I buy it for the articles |
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OK, more about the beetle:
Old Floor pans removed ![]() Cleaning up the old welds ![]() ![]() Test fitting the new boards, just fitted with sheet metal screws ![]() They actually did fit really good, even they are made in Brazil... LOL ![]() Fitting the schuh ![]() Getting closer ![]() Looks like the schuh fits ![]() ![]() Even the holes line up ![]() Back apart and finish welded ![]() Applying seam sealer and primer ![]() And the final coat at the bottom. ![]() Did some cleaning/blasting of small part for the rear suspension, etc. prepping for powder coat. ![]() The chassis is done, also at the top, and ready for assembly. ![]() Did some power coating. The stove works OK, however, I need to watch the temperature. Some improvement is needed for the temperature control. ![]() Bending and installing some brake lines ![]() Put the rear suspension back together ![]() New bushings ![]() Powder coated spring plates and covers ![]() ![]() Now with the control arms ![]() Moving back the to body, since I waiting for some suspension parts. ![]() New front piece installed with the left and right bumper support section ![]() Attacking the rear part of the wheel well, which looked like an easy task. ![]() Not so... more under the skin ![]() ![]() ![]() Reconstructing all the pieces ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Welding it back in ![]() ![]() More stuff to fabricate ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The skin, finally ![]() ![]() All welded in and cleaned up. The next piece is the brace of the strut tower. ![]() More coming soon. Cheers Engelbert
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LED Lights for Classic Porsches 2012 Boxster S 2006 Cayenne S 1984 911 Targa, 3.6L 1982 911 SC 1978 1303 Kaefer Cabrio 1971 911T - Current Project 1966 912 - Future Project |
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Great project, and write-up! Its amazing how much corrosion you've found for what appears to have been an otherwise nicely maintained car. Its a lot of work, but the end result will be amazing.
For a truly "over the top" finish, perhaps you should consider this item on eBay, with bids still being accepted. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171207023079 ![]()
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- Tony P. Currently - 1984 944 SP2 racer - 1977 911 KM Special vintage racer - 2012 Cayman R (also the wife's) - 2000 Boxster S (now mine) - 1995 993 (garage queen) - 2007 Cayman S (wife's track beast) - 2017 F350 (tow monster) - 2018 Jeep Wrangler Gone but not forgotten - 1989 944S2 - 1979 RX7 - 1986 944 - 1991 944S2 (in car heaven...) - 2001 Chevy Suburban 2500 (FIL's beast now) |
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Best thread on Dorkiphus in a while. Awesome stuff!
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