VW Cabriolet Luv-A-Dub Update
It has basically been forever since I have done a post about the VW Cabby. Today I want to give you all some updates and show ya some pictures of how the Cabby sits right now. I have owned that Cabby for just over a year now. All things considered I am pretty happy with the progress. I am hoping to have her one the road before the end of summer. Should we all take bets on whether that will happen or not? LOL 😀
The VR6 Build
The rebuild of the VR6 engine is almost complete. The long block(engine block and cylinder head) are built. Most of the accessories are installed. The water pump is the only thing that needs to be installed before the engine goes in the Cabby. The transmission is all painted up. I still need to paint the axle flanges, and install new axle flange seals. I am thinking by Saturday the engine and transmission will be bolted together. THAT is exciting.
Working on getting the engine bay ready
The Cabby Engine Bay
This is what I have been working on the last few nights. Cleaning, sanding, cleaning, cleaning and then more cleaning. There is an amazing amount of dirt and grime that sticks to the engine bay of a car. I have no intention of doing the “shaved bay” thing that many other are doing. I think that is a really cool thing to do. I would just like to drive my car some time this decade.
The Interior
I can sum up the interior of the car in 1 word, DISASTER! The interior is pretty much stripped. I wanted to be sure I could run the new wiring neatly. Plus I wanted to remove the last of the sound dampener from behind the dash.
What is left?
When I start to think about all the things left to do, it gets overwhelming. Here is a quick list of things I still need to do or to get:
- Have the ECM tuned
- Get a suspension setup
- Wheels and tires
- Pick up a battery box, for the trunk
- Exhaust including header
- Spark plugs
- Radiator and fans
- Pressure line for the power steering pump
- Serpentine belt
- Wiring, wiring, wiring, wiring and probably a little more wiring
I am sure that I have many more things that I am forgetting. I am learning that the key to staying motivated during a build like this is to celebrate the small victories. Getting the engine bolted into the car will be my biggest victory yet!
Well, that is where we stand with the Cabby! You can check out all the Luv-A-Dub progress at MK1 VR6 Cabriolet. Also a big shout out to Justin at GermanAutoParts.com and Mike and the boys over at EuroWise!
-
- Working on getting the engine bay ready
-
- I still have some cleaning to do, but the engine bay is coming along
-
- The transmission is all painted!
-
- I told you the interior was a disaster
-
- My wife made a hop stencil, I thought I would give it a test drive on the Cabby 😉
This is the part that gets exciting when I watch car overhauling shows on TV. From here all we get to see is the gradual completion of the car. Very excited for you Charles! Good luck 🙂
The minor milestones are a big way to keep the motivation up. The best is firing up the engine for the first time, that may even be better than driving it the first time.
Thanks for the updates on the VW cabby its very interesting sharing the updates and going through them
must have been a tough job getting that baby back up to scratch, nice detail on the decal however
I think it’s wonderful, cher you are young and you can ctuninoe doing what you are doing cause you bring joy, dance, and you bring everyone together with your music. I have seen u time and time again and can’t get enough of you. LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!VA:F [1.9.22_1171]please wait…VA:F [1.9.22_1171](from 1 vote)