back yard jetta build (masdubate)

[Bariman82]

Did you do anything to reinforce the frame rails after cutting out the structural pinch weld?

[zrace07]

Why didn't you cover up the subframe, steering column, and take out your suspension? It would have taken another half an hour. I just hate seeing people spend all this time to make their bay "nice", yet take so many shortcuts. It's the little things like that that stick out and just ruin it.

You're making good progress though, keep it up.

[Lokr_mk3]

Did you do anything to reinforce the frame rails after cutting out the structural pinch weld?

ANSWER THIS! you must at least put us all at ease! even if you are lying! haha seriously though.

[masdubate]

I put a really hot weld down both sides then jumped on the frame rails and they did not crack so I think it's good

[EasyTarget]

I put a really hot weld down both sides then jumped on the frame rails and they did not crack so I think it's good

You didn't tell us you were a structural engineer! Is there an equation to determine the number of jumps you perform in relation to the "heat" of the weld you put down?

But really, that was an awful idea, you should probably start looking for a new shell.

[Bariman82]

I'm ok with your project except for that. You jumped on the frame to decide if it was strong enough? What about the load of the motor? Or the load of the motor and suspension as the car bounces up and down on a bumpy road...or WHENEVER?

[Louie Bricants]

I'm ok with your project except for that. You jumped on the frame to decide if it was strong enough? What about the load of the motor? Or the load of the motor and suspension as the car bounces up and down on a bumpy road...or WHENEVER?

VR6 Torque > than a bear jumping on the frame rails.

[BlueDevilCabby]

This is somehow reminding me of shadows shaved bay

[masdubate]

just got done spraying the bay turned out ok

[Bariman82]

I'll say it did, minus the overspray on the subframe.

[.T.o.n.y.]

I think everyone should consider this is a back yard build. Taking this into consideration its 10x better than most the crap builds on here. OP great job for working with what you have

[Mileperhr]

pretty good

but I still wouldve taken the subrframe and the horn off atleast, but hey you pulled the engine

[Bariman82]

Considering that a typical build thread now is coils, wheels, and 7 pages of jacking off, this is actually pretty good.

[DubLuv1]

[E-RustBox'er]

Good job

[MYGTI_MA]

I think everyone should consider this is a back yard build. Taking this into consideration its 10x better than most the crap builds on here. OP great job for working with what you have

Well said. This thread delivers on exactly what is promised!

[mk3jet4life]

after seeing this i am afraid to really check my car for rust spots! good clean up though!

after i seen that i got the idea to pull the carpets and found this
passenger side back floor

drivers side back floor

[Bariman82]

That's a little extreme, but fairly typical.

[mk3jet4life]

That's a little extreme, but fairly typical.

the rust? i have been checking mine and haven't found anything bigger than a penny. like half that size actually. what are the best places to look for rust? once i get another car for a dd i will pull everything out derust and paint

[L. Fopps]

the rust? i have been checking mine and haven't found anything bigger than a penny. like half that size actually. what are the best places to look for rust? once i get another car for a dd i will pull everything out derust and paint

strut towers, rocker panels, trunk lid, the floor boards around the drain plugs.

[georgekelp]

This is somehow reminding me of shadows shaved bay

[masdubate]

So i pulled my trans off my motor to find that my throw out bearing was not what went bad it was the shift fork that snapped in half

[Louie Bricants]

This is somehow reminding me of shadows shaved bay

Come on. Give the guy some credit. That looks amazing for the conditions he is working under. Also pay attention to the time frame he did it in. Pretty ****in crafty if ya ask me.

[JohnStamos]

Yeah, this is in no way comparable to "Shadows" jbweld and turd brown monstrosity.

[MahTrek=]]

Yeah, this is in no way comparable to "Shadows" jbweld and turd brown monstrosity.

Link to build thread?

[colovw]

Link to build thread?

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ghlight=shaved
Page 14 is the best

[masdubate]

got some work done today ran wires put bolts back in fire wall, painted and installed break booster and clutch masters painted subframe, ran hood latch release and throttle cable

[heerschap]

nice n clean

[VW_RAT_VW]

This is turning out awesome considering it was swiss cheese, when My wife owned it we got flooded in that car after a nasty rain fall few years ago, we were literaly sitting in water and how that car still ran for a few months is beyond me

[L. Fopps]

looks great for what you had to work with. I'm still nervous about those pinch jaws though

[masdubate]

I think it will be ok I was looking at my gfs car today there is only one spot weld every 6 inches or so that hold that pinch weld together so I think a solid weld will hold up fine

[KeatGLX]

well, looks like im taking the 6 spoke 16" wheels i have lying around and paint the inside black and sand the outside.. i really like it with the green. everyone has their own preference, keep up the work

[masdubate]

The out side edge is the silver that rims came from vw if that helps u at all

[heerschap]

I think it will be ok I was looking at my gfs car today there is only one spot weld every 6 inches or so that hold that pinch weld together so I think a solid weld will hold up fine

wouldnt spot welds be stronger and more flexable though?.

[Danny P.]

damn, shiz is lookin perty.