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okay new rabbit new build thread.......

Posted: Aug Sun 19, 2007 11:01 pm
by kompressorgolf
okay finally got the rabbit i found months ago, a 78 with pretty minimal rust.

here is where i found it
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here is the trip home, trusty old subie...
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in the garage, *EDIT* at the carwash :p
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here is the new motor it came with (for sale)
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progress already, thanks stoney and matt!
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a quick shot of the bus with the new tires
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and after inspection of the old motor and seeing the carnage i dicided to make a funny animal pic
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enjoy and as always stay tuned!!!!!

Posted: Aug Mon 20, 2007 12:16 am
by Mill3niumThr33
Zeke eated the block? :mrgreen:

Posted: Aug Mon 20, 2007 9:13 am
by Ramrod
I'll swing by and check her out soon.

Posted: Aug Mon 20, 2007 10:03 am
by Mikewire
I'm jealous... :\

I wish I lived in Bozo...*sigh* :tear:

Posted: Aug Mon 20, 2007 10:15 am
by Ramrod
Mike, It'd be a lot cooler if you did.

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Posted: Aug Mon 20, 2007 10:30 am
by Mikewire
Ha - I keep getting older, and they keep staying the same age...

:nod: :nod:

FTR - I do roll with a pack of cigs in my sleeve.

Posted: Aug Mon 20, 2007 3:25 pm
by kompressorgolf
mikewire wrote:FTR - I do roll with a pack of cigs in my sleeve.
lets see that :nod: :nod:

little more is getting done as we speak, got the dash out the old was extremely dry rotted and huge cracks i forgot how simple the wiring is in an unmolested rabbit! even with the aftermarket cruise control! (removed) by tonight the engine bay should be completely degreased and shinny once more. pics soon!

Posted: Aug Mon 20, 2007 3:29 pm
by kompressorgolf
here is another carnage shot
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the interior
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more tonight!

Posted: Aug Mon 20, 2007 4:02 pm
by PoorHouse
That's some wild upholstery.

Nice find.

Posted: Aug Mon 20, 2007 4:07 pm
by Checkers
I had dibs on the seats but decided to get the Recaros re-upholstered instead. Gave me a sick idea though. Got anything for me to do tonight Brandon?