MK3 Jetta build
Posted by fabianp
PIERCE FABIAN Infallible Moderator Location: Vancouver, BC Join Date: 02/19/2015 Age: Midlife Crisis Posts: 46 Rally Car: '96 Jetta |
OK, here is a little update.
Engine is back in car, same with rad and support. Exhaust is built (pic shows partial completion) Cage is complete, started painting it yesterday. Painting advice: Don't use the VHT epoxy in white. It is supposed to be incredibly durable, however the epoxy is very very thin and does not cover very well... at least in white. I followed directions to a T, with 2 light coats, and 1 medium wet coat letting each to dry at least 10 minutes, but as you know tubing is hard to paint already and all the joints lead to lots of drips. Not sure if I will sand lightly and do another coat, but if I do it will be after 7 days of drying an curing completely (according to instructions). |
John Vanlandingham Infallible Moderator Location: Ford Asylum, Sleezattle, WA Join Date: 12/20/2005 Age: Fossilized Posts: 14,152 Rally Car: Saab 96 V4 |
PIERCE FABIAN Infallible Moderator Location: Vancouver, BC Join Date: 02/19/2015 Age: Midlife Crisis Posts: 46 Rally Car: '96 Jetta |
Okay, so a few more progressions all thanks to the guys over at CustomMetalCraft service and fabrication in PortCoquitlam.
Sunroof is covered with aluminum, with a smart looking ebay roof vent for some air, cage received final paint, flor painted, tunnel painted, brakes bled and finalized, pads and rotors done in the rear and front, hood pins in, belts installed, seats plopped in place, spare tire mount perfected and painted, AND the car started up last week on Friday evening after a few fuel line leaks an replacements. Hoping to get her logbooked this week or next. Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 11/30/2015 11:06AM by fabianp. |
John Vanlandingham Infallible Moderator Location: Ford Asylum, Sleezattle, WA Join Date: 12/20/2005 Age: Fossilized Posts: 14,152 Rally Car: Saab 96 V4 |
PIERCE FABIAN Infallible Moderator Location: Vancouver, BC Join Date: 02/19/2015 Age: Midlife Crisis Posts: 46 Rally Car: '96 Jetta |
John Vanlandingham Infallible Moderator Location: Ford Asylum, Sleezattle, WA Join Date: 12/20/2005 Age: Fossilized Posts: 14,152 Rally Car: Saab 96 V4 |
PIERCE FABIAN Infallible Moderator Location: Vancouver, BC Join Date: 02/19/2015 Age: Midlife Crisis Posts: 46 Rally Car: '96 Jetta |
skid plate in, cage painted and complete, dash back in - everything there still works, switches installed, gravel defelectors installed on the underside, co-driver foot rest made and installed with horn foot button, rizer for drivers feet also made and installed, looking pretty darn good so far.
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PIERCE FABIAN Infallible Moderator Location: Vancouver, BC Join Date: 02/19/2015 Age: Midlife Crisis Posts: 46 Rally Car: '96 Jetta |
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PIERCE FABIAN Infallible Moderator Location: Vancouver, BC Join Date: 02/19/2015 Age: Midlife Crisis Posts: 46 Rally Car: '96 Jetta |
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