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RDIRTY2 Samba Member
Joined: October 26, 2015 Posts: 31 Location: PORT SAINT LUCIE
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Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 5:50 am Post subject: Tribute build |
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this will be my documentary /build from when it all started to present day, from 1995 till today . this particular build is special, its dedicated to my father who passed away when i was in afghanistan, never got my finally thoughts out to him so i figured this would be a good way for him to come ride along in the pass seat.....
SUMMER OF 1995
found my project car
the donor car..
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RDIRTY2 Samba Member
Joined: October 26, 2015 Posts: 31 Location: PORT SAINT LUCIE
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Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:29 am Post subject: |
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well life happens and couldnt continue the project as i have a family myself to take care of so i sold off everything.....but after all was said and done i was ready to start over and try it again.... found this which was perfect because the car was alpine white already so no color change needed but it was in bad shape...
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RDIRTY2 Samba Member
Joined: October 26, 2015 Posts: 31 Location: PORT SAINT LUCIE
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Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:50 am Post subject: |
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well seen it as this had a vr6 swap it left me wondering how can i make this my own special thing....
so.... after a long talk with a good friend.....
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RDIRTY2 Samba Member
Joined: October 26, 2015 Posts: 31 Location: PORT SAINT LUCIE
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Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:40 am Post subject: |
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cleaning 20 yr old grime
buh bye!!! youve done your job but i no longer need your services lol
_________________ 92 GLI, 02JETTA,14 GLI, 14 FOCUS ST |
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RDIRTY2 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:06 am Post subject: |
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getting a new front cross member made to fit new motor goin in, hood clearance was an issue so with this the motor will sit lower plus eliminate the front motor mount to make it a solid mount that will not allow movement at all
doin some test fits of new heart to power my beast...
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RDIRTY2 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:08 am Post subject: |
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RDIRTY2 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:43 am Post subject: |
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RDIRTY2 Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 8:18 am Post subject: |
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veedubman72 Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 11:46 am Post subject: |
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RDIRTY2 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 8:36 am Post subject: |
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time for small facelift..
which brings us to present day
but the project doesnt stop oh no!!!! will be updating this in a few weeks with way more info and pics..... _________________ 92 GLI, 02JETTA,14 GLI, 14 FOCUS ST |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69733 Location: Phoenix Metro
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RDIRTY2 Samba Member
Joined: October 26, 2015 Posts: 31 Location: PORT SAINT LUCIE
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:38 am Post subject: |
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EverettB wrote: |
Nice build, thanks for posting.
Funny that you changed the headlights as I was thinking I don't like your "old" headlights but wasn't going to post that since it's rude.
(Of course I just did - whatever)
Now that you changed them - I like those better. |
lol its ok i liked them but didnt love them, the current front end is what i was after, the previous one was temp till i could find this one, i jus didnt want to keep the stock factory crappy one on... but yes ive got $4500 in parts ordered and in transit with more to order for this project _________________ 92 GLI, 02JETTA,14 GLI, 14 FOCUS ST |
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RDIRTY2 Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:51 am Post subject: |
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first round of parts to arrive....
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RDIRTY2 Samba Member
Joined: October 26, 2015 Posts: 31 Location: PORT SAINT LUCIE
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:25 am Post subject: Re: Tribute build |
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time to rip in and make good things happen
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TDCTDI Samba Advocatus Diaboli
Joined: August 31, 2013 Posts: 12815 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 3:46 pm Post subject: Re: Tribute build |
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Awesome build! Your solid engine support/mount is going to cause issues though, there needs to be some sort of vibration/shock damping, without it the vibrations alone can cause metal fatigue in the mount bracket or worse, the sheet metal unibody. _________________ Everybody born before 1975 has a story, good, bad, or indifferent, about a VW.
GOFUNDYOURSELF, quit asking everyone to do it for you!
An air cooled VW will make you a hoarder.
Do something, anything, to your project every day, and you will eventually complete it. |
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RDIRTY2 Samba Member
Joined: October 26, 2015 Posts: 31 Location: PORT SAINT LUCIE
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 6:25 am Post subject: Re: Tribute build |
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TDCTDI wrote: |
Awesome build! Your solid engine support/mount is going to cause issues though, there needs to be some sort of vibration/shock damping, without it the vibrations alone can cause metal fatigue in the mount bracket or worse, the sheet metal unibody. |
the solid setup is just the front .... im still using factory mounts and all in the rear, figured the vibration shouldnt be that bad, hell i dont feel anything in the car, but ill look into it, thanks for bringing it up _________________ 92 GLI, 02JETTA,14 GLI, 14 FOCUS ST |
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RDIRTY2 Samba Member
Joined: October 26, 2015 Posts: 31 Location: PORT SAINT LUCIE
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 11:30 am Post subject: Re: Tribute build |
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more work on turkey day
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oasis Samba Member
Joined: December 12, 2002 Posts: 2168
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 9:05 pm Post subject: Re: Tribute build |
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RDIRTY2 wrote: |
this particular build is special, its dedicated to my father who passed away when i was in afghanistan |
I was lucky enough to have a great relationship with my dad even during his difficult final three years in a VA nursing home. I still dedicate stuff to him.
Before I take a look at the rest of the thread (which actually caught my eye because my first VW was an '86 Jetta), I want to thank you for your service. _________________ Now: 2003 New Beetle Turbo S / 1990 Single Cab Transporter / 2014 Tiguan R-Line 4motion / 2013 Tiguan S / 2002 Golf GLS TDI
Past: 1974 Thing Acapulco / 2009 Eos Komfort / 1997 Jetta GT / 2002 Cabrio GLX / 2002 Passat GLS / 1971 Super Beetle / 1993 EuroVan MV Westfalia / 1981 Pickup LX / 1985 Vanagon / 1986 Jetta GLI |
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oasis Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 9:06 pm Post subject: Re: Tribute build |
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Okay. I have looked at the rest of the thread. Very nice! Keep up the great work! _________________ Now: 2003 New Beetle Turbo S / 1990 Single Cab Transporter / 2014 Tiguan R-Line 4motion / 2013 Tiguan S / 2002 Golf GLS TDI
Past: 1974 Thing Acapulco / 2009 Eos Komfort / 1997 Jetta GT / 2002 Cabrio GLX / 2002 Passat GLS / 1971 Super Beetle / 1993 EuroVan MV Westfalia / 1981 Pickup LX / 1985 Vanagon / 1986 Jetta GLI |
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RDIRTY2 Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 7:08 am Post subject: Re: Tribute build |
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