79 Rabbit Project.

**TurboSloth** · 05-17-2005 09:56 PM

Hey, Tom!

I wasn't drunk! LOL. Sorry I couldn't get out there last friday, tennis with the girlfriend, then bed. Been sick as a dog lately. Looks good!

Maybe I can stop by this friday, with or without lenBOB, that is if it's cool with you...

Nonetheless, lookin good. Nice to see that the fender I spent 3 hours on is looking nice.

Pg. 2 pwnd.

**CHETVW007** · 05-17-2005 10:31 PM

looks good bro...

**vdubjim** · 05-17-2005 10:56 PM

NICE NICE DUDE!!!!

im gonna be parting a raddo soonly so let me know if you need any goodies fer it.

-jim

**RVa16v** · 05-17-2005 11:36 PM

wish I had the space for a complete tear down...lookin good

**81Trabbit** · 05-18-2005 06:28 AM

WOW!!!!! Lookin damn sexy bro keep up the good work

**TurboSloth** · 05-18-2005 07:36 PM

Quote, originally posted by Big CADDY »

Is that Schven is das Rabbit?

**Big CADDY** · 05-18-2005 09:44 PM

Quote, originally posted by TurboSloth »

Is that Schven is das Rabbit?

nope, that's Ted'Nator

**TurboSloth** · 05-26-2005 03:20 PM

need more progress. School sucks!

hope to make it out next friday.
'cept the rabbit's pissin me off, again, brake pedal just sinks to the floor. gonna go figure that out tonite, hopefully, wish I didn't work tomorrow.

**ejand22** · 05-26-2005 07:47 PM

Looking great man. I have so many questions to ask you, you're doing almost exactly what I've just started on!

How is the paint turning out while spraying in the garage? Any dust?

**Big CADDY** · 05-26-2005 09:30 PM

Quote, originally posted by ejand22 »

Looking great man. I have so many questions to ask you, you're doing almost exactly what I've just started on!

How is the paint turning out while spraying in the garage? Any dust?

Just IM me any questions you have. I would love to help ya out.

The painting actually turned out great. no dirt or dust. I waited for a non-humid day with no wind so I could keep the door open on the garage. The wife didn't like it because the house smelled like clear. but, most of the dust can be removed with wetsanding and buffing. one of the greats of base/clear. now there was a bit more clear mist on stuff in the garage (door knobs and tool boxes) but fug it.

**TurboSloth** · 05-26-2005 11:24 PM

Quote, originally posted by Big CADDY »

but fug it.

The greatest philosophy in life, my friend.

Hopefully I can get this problem solved, so I can start upgrading. I also found out the my bunny has about 400+ $ in suspension under it's front end. Now I need rear stuff, and coils. Can't wait to see and maybe feel the weitecs in action!

Gimme a call whenever dude, and thatnks again for the help the other night! You should've brought the helios by if you were near home depot.. 6-pack!

Lata bro.

i also smell someone making some dough helping someone else put a 16v in a unmentioned *cough* rabbit.

Modified by TurboSloth at 8:25 PM 5-26-2005

**Big CADDY** · 05-28-2005 02:55 PM

Got some work done while the wife was at a baby shower and the kid was napping

Installed the steering rack with new poly bushings, Installed the gas tank, Installed the rear axle.

Just working on the rear sway bar now.

Got my Grill done. mmmmmmmm

Getting Very dusty. Once all is on the bottom, everything is getting cleaned and wrapped in plastic while I finish the top.

Finished wetsanding and buffing the front apron and engine bay.... well, what I felt like buffing in the engine bay that is. what a PITA.

Mmm nice rack

I'm just waiting to buy new a-arms, bushings, tie rods and front spindles (100mm)

anyone have a set of 100mm spindles they would like to donate? I'm give ya many beers

**Mr Black** · 05-28-2005 03:45 PM

Are those spherical rear axle bearings I see ??

Great looking project BTW

**salteatervw** · 05-28-2005 04:02 PM

i love you

**infamous20V** · 05-28-2005 10:01 PM

you the man, ill deffinately be checking here often

**Big CADDY** · 05-28-2005 10:03 PM

Quote, originally posted by Mr Black »

Are those spherical rear axle bearings I see ??

If your talking about the silver things on the rear axle, they are factory rear sway bar mounts.

Thanks all.

I'll keep everyone posted with new updates.

**Mr Black** · 05-28-2005 11:11 PM

I'm referring to these things:

**BubbleBLOCK** · 05-29-2005 10:47 AM

nice job bro.... beam looks good in there...!

**FOLGER** · 05-29-2005 01:10 PM

If you are buying new A arms, get some from a 944, much better for for handling and still very uncommon here.

for doing all this with a 2 year old, I cannot find the time to wash my cars with 2 little ones at home.

**Big CADDY** · 05-29-2005 02:06 PM

Plans for tom's tiptissorie.

Had a bunch ask for them. so, here it is. unless someone wants to buy mine in a couple of weeks

**Mr. Rabboto** · 05-31-2005 12:28 AM

Looks great Tom, I plan on making mine this week, thanks for the plans!!! I cannot wait to see the finished product!

**Man&Golf** · 05-31-2005 06:50 AM

wow........super awesome thanks.

**jib.ninja** · 05-31-2005 09:54 AM

Quote, originally posted by FOLGER »

If you are buying new A arms, get some from a 944, much better for for handling and still very uncommon here.

for doing all this with a 2 year old, I cannot find the time to wash my cars with 2 little ones at home.

these do NOT bolt on. They require relocating the front mounting point further outward... the benifit is reduced unsprung weight... downside = very, very expensive IF you can even find them.

**davela72** · 05-31-2005 10:06 PM

damn sucka, that thing is coming along nicely! That red is looking very tasty I might add, keep up the good work!

**Big CADDY** · 05-31-2005 10:29 PM

Quote, originally posted by davela72 »

damn sucka, that thing is coming along nicely! That red is looking very tasty I might add, keep up the good work!

I need to hit you up this week Dave to pick up those linkage bootys

**Big CADDY** · 06-04-2005 03:46 PM

New update. Installed a bunch of ****. Rear disk brakes are on. Installed the fuel line today. working on front suspension.. waiting on parts sucks anus when your project could be so much further along with them. tick tock tick tock

Installed the brake booster and pedal assembly from a passat 16v. installed a headlight

**screename** · 06-04-2005 03:54 PM

great job

**dsw** · 06-04-2005 04:10 PM

that is super tight. can't wait to see it!!

**vwovw** · 06-04-2005 10:21 PM

Where did you get the brake lines and fuel lines? GREAT JOB

**Big CADDY** · 06-04-2005 10:35 PM

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Where did you get the brake lines and fuel lines? GREAT JOB

Thank you,

The lines were the ones from the car. it was a diesel so they come up on the passenger side. Just cleaned them up. oh, the front brake lines came from a 90 cabby so they were already bent for the proportioning valves that I installed.

I will be making my own lines to run to the back. the 79 had them run in the cabin of the car rather then underneith.

**j a y** · 06-04-2005 10:55 PM

so so sick!!!

raising the bar a bit

**vwovw** · 06-05-2005 08:46 AM

Let me know or show some pics when you hook up the fuel pump.Mine are crap and I need new fittings.

**Big CADDY** · 06-11-2005 02:56 PM

UPDATE 6/11/05

Got all the essentials back on to allow the car to be flipped back over on it's wheels.

New coilovers, brake lines, pretty much everything is new.

well, I don't have pics, but I have a video up to watch.

If your offended by bad language or flaculants, turn down your sound.

either go here and click what you want. http://mywebpages.comcast.net/tfries/VWPAGE.htm

Or right click and select "save as" here: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/...r.wmv

**Ginstery** · 06-11-2005 05:47 PM

this is going to be amazing when its done

**Bakounine** · 06-12-2005 03:49 AM

May I ask you how much did it cost you to build that rôtissoire?

VWVortex

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