AZrabbit *81 Rabbit Build Thread (Pic Heavy)

[AZrabbit]

Alright ill give it a try today!

[kamzcab86]

Another AZ Cab.

The speaker pod would hit the window crank though

Plenty of other early model owners have done the speaker grille swap without issue. Plus, power windows are more trouble than they're worth (just look at all the "my power window won't go down/up - help!" threads for proof).

[AZrabbit]

Another AZ Cab.



Plenty of other early model owners have done the speaker grille swap without issue. Plus, power windows are more trouble than they're worth (just look at all the "my power window won't go down/up - help!" threads for proof).

What size do the pods run for speakers?

[kamzcab86]

What size do the pods run for speakers?

No clue, but the '90s Cab owners can tell you.

I can tell you that the European Cabriolets received those speakers/grilles and did not have power windows as standard equipment (which is why swapping them into the earlier Cabs is no problem):

[AZrabbit]

JUst Looked it up They are 5 1/4" speakers with also 1 inch tweeters higher up.

now to Find the pods!

[05GTI6677]

Looks really nice! I love the color cheers to a fellow Avondale'er

[AZrabbit]

Looks really nice! I love the color cheers to a fellow Avondale'er

Thanks do you go to the weds gtg

[AZrabbit]

So havent gotten to much further but have started the motor break down....slowly. Been pretty busy

Got it off the ghetto floor dolly and onto an engine stand





Didnt need that intake manifold anyways.

I Did get the valve cover off as well and the alternator just didnt get a pic. From the looks of the seals this motor was just rebuilt

[05GTI6677]

Thanks do you go to the weds gtg

I'm only in town for this month but I will definitely go! What time and where?

[AZrabbit]

Wednesday Nights, 99th and mcdowell around 8-9 o clock is when people show up

[05GTI6677]

Wednesday Nights, 99th and mcdowell around 8-9 o clock is when people show up

Sweet that's down the street! Is there a lot of European cars?

[AZrabbit]

Pretty much all Vws

[05GTI6677]

Pretty much all Vws

Nice!

[05GTI6677]

Pretty much all Vws

Hey do they have a facebook or something of that sort?

[Tankluda]

damn man, i guess i was behind you tonight in a blazer on van buren and estrella. that thing is freakin sick man.

[AZrabbit]

damn man, i guess i was behind you tonight in a blazer on van buren and estrella. that thing is freakin sick man.

AHha Thanks alot man!!

[AZrabbit]

Its been a while since ive updated the progress.

Well Since last week i have added some negative camber to the rear to have the rear tires clear.

Also dropped the rear more.

Than yesterday my new tires showed up. My wheels were 15x8 with 195/45/15 so a mild stretch i have moved to a 165/45/15. Much larger stretch i only ordered two to see how it looked and ill be ordering two more.

So as it stands right now the front has the larger stretch and i also slammed the front down more.




Before Lowering

[AZrabbit]

And now how it sits. Id Like to still go lower but well see im going to let the coilovers settle a little and see how it is.
Had a little trouble getting out the driveway after lowering it...Control arms hit

[AZrabbit]

[AZrabbit]

Hoping to head out to a junkyard tomorrow. I am in search of a b pillar seal for the drivers side and im not looking to spend the 175 that some websites want!!

PIECES IM LOOKING FOR. LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE THESE AND ARE LOOKING TO SELL

ac center console vents, with out adjuster on it(I believe was only in the 81)

B Pillar driver side seal

....Small Metal Bumpers.....

Door Speaker pods(the ones that fit the 5 inch speakers not the pods for the 4x6 speakers)

More to come when it comes to mind...

[DubLuv1]

I think your doing a great job with the car and I love it!

that being said.. your rear camber looks absolutely retarted. I think you may have ruined that car a little

[AZrabbit]

I think your doing a great job with the car and I love it!

that being said.. your rear camber looks absolutely retarted. I think you may have ruined that car a little

Its only going to be there for a little it was so i could go lower while i wait for new tires to come in

[Sean A]

I think the rear camber looks neat, just a little too much...To each his own though I suppose.

[The_Passenger]

Looks good! That rear tire thing is a little much IMO. I wish I could get those bigger speakers, but I don't want to F-up the stock look.

[AZrabbit]

I think the rear camber looks neat, just a little too much...To each his own though I suppose.

Yeah i mean i like it but in the rain it sucksss and it chews the hell out of my tires!

Looks good! That rear tire thing is a little much IMO. I wish I could get those bigger speakers, but I don't want to F-up the stock look.

Which speakers?

[mileycyrus]

did you use the washer trick for the rear camber?....i also went a bit too much but i was curious how u did it.

[AZrabbit]

did you use the washer trick for the rear camber?....i also went a bit too much but i was curious how u did it.

Yep....i know i know its ghetto....

I bought the highest grade extended bolts i could, washers and thread lock, also replaced my bearings.

Lets see yours!

[mileycyrus]

click on my link in my sig......i documented everything...and have lots to do.

[AZrabbit]

Looks pretty good man!

[tgibson]

Cool fart can and camber

[AZrabbit]

Cool fart can and camber

Honestly doesnt sound how it looks. Got it before i actually got into vw's lol. And itll be coming off when the swap gets started

[Tankluda]

strangely went to the junkyard today and found a pretty damn cherry rabbit, just like yours. you may want to check out the pick n pull on 35th and broadway i believe

[ohnomaybe]

Holy crap.. I wish our junkyards here were halfway decent

[AZrabbit]

Pick and pull on 35th you said!!! ill go tomarrow

[AZrabbit]

If any one can help point me in the right direction i am looking for the six pieces of side drim for the cabby. Its the black trim with chrome in the center. I have foudn the two lower pieces by the rokkor pannel but will be needing the uppers