About to commence a progressive build on an 89 wagon

[toast_king]

ok so while waiting for work to slow down so i can get the entire front suspension replaced with new parts (all sitting in the back seat) I've been doing little things to continue making her my own. Here's some of the pics:

Got a new passenger side regulator (still need to find a driver side, have a brand new passenger side to trade if anyone needs it) and added power windows, well one...



added a tach tonight (figured out the wiring after a brief hiccup)

tried to get the red LED dash lights to show up too, not so lucky...


when its off:


when its on:


the mounting and wire routing. since my dimmer switch is broken and jumped i figured screw it! (also painted the back of the tach flat black so it didnt stick out so bad

[themagellan]

That is a rad line down the side... I want to copy.

[toast_king]

That is a rad line down the side... I want to copy.

feel free man! it was super easy! just 2 inch blue painters tape and some satin black rattle can paint for a buck at home depot!

[toast_king]

changed my heater core today. all can say is what a complete PITA!

[j-boogie253]

changed my heater core today. all can say is what a complete PITA!

But doesn't it feel good knowing you did it and some dealer didn't cut up your glove box?

Still a daunting task nonetheless

[toast_king]

But doesn't it feel good knowing you did it and some dealer didn't cut up your glove box?

Still a daunting task nonetheless

I paid $300 for the car, I'll never pay to have it worked on unless it's a buddy and cheap.


It'll feel good after about a week of solid driving making sure there aren't any leaks and the heat is reliable. I'm sure I'll notice a wire I forgot to hook up soon...

[j-boogie253]

I paid $300 for the car, I'll never pay to have it worked on unless it's a buddy and cheap.

I hear that

The only time any of my cars have been to a "shop" was for a windshield replacement

Keep up the good work and get more pics of those power windows when you get a chance

[toast_king]

I hear that

The only time any of my cars have been to a "shop" was for a windshield replacement

Keep up the good work and get more pics of those power windows when you get a chance

Will do! Currently tryIng to acquIre a drIvers sIde regulator...

[toast_king]

well, got the drivers side regulator AND working factory exterior door handles! Maybe it's almosst time for those bentley badges I think the interior will be on hold until it gets warm again, this should get me through the winter reliably.

finally have power windows on both sides!



took the old ventshades from my last car and cut them to fit so now i don't have to worry about getting rained on!

[woodardman]

well, got the drivers side regulator AND working factory exterior door handles! Maybe it's almosst time for those bentley badges I think the interior will be on hold until it gets warm again, this should get me through the winter reliably.

finally have power windows on both sides!



took the old ventshades from my last car and cut them to fit so now i don't have to worry about getting rained on!

hey toast_king wagons looking sexy i love your powered regulators where did you get them by chance??? also have you done a in depth install for them and wireing please and thanks

[woodardman]

changed my heater core today. all can say is what a complete PITA!

yo toast_king why did you remove the whole dash ive replaced my heater core and all i removed was the center console and the lower dash piece and the blower motor along with the bottom plastic

[toast_king]

yo toast_king why did you remove the whole dash ive replaced my heater core and all i removed was the center console and the lower dash piece and the blower motor along with the bottom plastic

I have a/c in my wagon so the heater box has the cooler in the bottom of the box, making it taller and impossible to just wrench out. Plus it really only takes like 15 minutes to get the whole dash out if you've done it once before.

[toast_king]

hey toast_king wagons looking sexy i love your powered regulators where did you get them by chance??? also have you done a in depth install for them and wireing please and thanks

I got the power motors and a 4 door power door lock kit with keyless for $100 on ebay, just search power window conversion kit and it should come up with plenty. As for the write up... i have not, mainly because the kits come with instructions and i dont enjoy redundancy.

[woodardman]

I have a/c in my wagon so the heater box has the cooler in the bottom of the box, making it taller and impossible to just wrench out. Plus it really only takes like 15 minutes to get the whole dash out if you've done it once before.

i have A/C to ehh what ever way works for you theres prolly a diff between the wagon and the sedan

[bluetoes591]

i have A/C to ehh what ever way works for you theres prolly a diff between the wagon and the sedan

Could be a pre-post knee bar difference. 1987-1989 the dash was one piece, 1990-1993 you can pull the knee bar which opens up a lot of room to work.

[ziddey]

Could be a pre-post knee bar difference. 1987-1989 the dash was one piece, 1990-1993 you can pull the knee bar which opens up a lot of room to work.

Hey! That's the first good thing I've heard about the knee bar!!

[toast_king]

Could be a pre-post knee bar difference. 1987-1989 the dash was one piece, 1990-1993 you can pull the knee bar which opens up a lot of room to work.

considering i have no idea what this knee bar thing is I'm going to guess I dont have one. Plus it's really not a hassle to pull the dash anymore.

[woodardman]

Could be a pre-post knee bar difference. 1987-1989 the dash was one piece, 1990-1993 you can pull the knee bar which opens up a lot of room to work.

yeahhhhh i couldnt think of a name for it lol it does give alot of room up and its heavy for a piece of the dash even tho thats random

[bluetoes591]

Hey! That's the first good thing I've heard about the knee bar!!

That's the only good thing there is to say about the knee bar. Well, the other good thing is you can leave it in your garage and save yourself thirty pounds of weight...

[ziddey]

what's it look like with it removed?? what do you do with the center console part? or just say to hell with the center console too it's good for a pound or so!


yeah it's been too long since i've driven the fox

[woodardman]

what's it look like with it removed?? what do you do with the center console part? or just say to hell with the center console too it's good for a pound or so!


yeah it's been too long since i've driven the fox

heres the best pic i have this is actually when i replaced the heater core....all i did was this it was messy buuuut it worked and the fuse box is hanging because i didnt noticed it could go up any further but i got it back on it mounts and its hiding again

[toast_king]

heres the best pic i have this is actually when i replaced the heater core....all i did was this it was messy buuuut it worked and the fuse box is hanging because i didnt noticed it could go up any further but i got it back on it mounts and its hiding again

i am jack's raging jealousy.

[woodardman]

i am jack's raging jealousy.

what???

[toast_king]

what???

at the simplicity of your heater core job

[bluetoes591]

what's it look like with it removed?? what do you do with the center console part? or just say to hell with the center console too it's good for a pound or so!


yeah it's been too long since i've driven the fox

Nothing special, but it doesn't look awful either. Most of the time it's installed, but any time I take it out it always takes awhile before I get around to putting it back in. Sitting in the seat you mostly just notice the extra legroom, not that something is missing.

[voxwagen88]

Sitting in the seat you mostly just notice the extra legroom, not that something is missing.

Is there any more body flex or cowl shutter with it out?

[woodardman]

at the simplicity of your heater core job

Thanks i tryed lmao but it wasnt all that easy its just cramped under there once you get down there you get into a weird position and you cant seem to get out lol i found the best way is to lay upside down with my feet hangn off the top of the seats

[bluetoes591]

Is there any more body flex or cowl shutter with it out?

Possible, definitely possible. Hard to tell though with my lack of functional sway bar bushings. I gotta schedule myself a day off somewhere and fix that.

[toast_king]

I'm quickly reaching the end of my wits. I have a split in the coolant line right out the back of the head and no idea how to replace it.

[woodardman]

I'm quickly reaching the end of my wits. I have a split in the coolant line right out the back of the head and no idea how to replace it.

post a pic ill help you out toast_king

[toast_king]

post a pic ill help you out toast_king

the battery is removed and that;s what youre looking between, that and the rear of the engine.



I managed to snake my phone down below it to grab the next couple ones

[woodardman]

ok so the hose is cracked not the metal "nipple" coming off the block? and im not familiar with this hose is this on the 93 fox ? and whats the problem like you cant get to the clamp to replace the hose?

[toast_king]

ok so the hose is cracked not the metal "nipple" coming off the block? and im not familiar with this hose is this on the 93 fox ? and whats the problem like you cant get to the clamp to replace the hose?

Yeah the hose is split a little ways behind the clamp. Its on an 89 wagon, and im sure i could get to that top clamp you see but i have no idea where it goes to.

[woodardman]

Yeah the hose is split a little ways behind the clamp. Its on an 89 wagon, and im sure i could get to that top clamp you see but i have no idea where it goes to.

well heres all the hoses i know goto the radiator
1 bottom
2 left side of radiator
1 large on top of the radiator
and 1 small overflow into the over flow tank
try to trace these it may be the one on the bottom of the radiato

[toast_king]

well heres all the hoses i know goto the radiator
1 bottom
2 left side of radiator
1 large on top of the radiator
and 1 small overflow into the over flow tank
try to trace these it may be the one on the bottom of the radiato

Got it, yanked it. Its a heater core line. Goes to the lower heater core tip. Now to hope they have something i can make work at advanced...