I've had her for about 4 years now, working on just about everything you could touch. I still have miles to go, but I thought I should introduce myself and attempt to post here.
Here she is shortley after being brought home:
Another shot, 3+ years later, she sees sunshine again!
There is a new (used) front beam in her future; she failed inspection for ball joints!!!
Mostly, I just want to drive to camp and car shows. Also, people are tired of my stories, they want rolling proof!
The Old English is named Daisy Jane - my dog I didn't want, long story. Here is another long story -
*Scraped, chipped and ground (grinded?) all/most of the undercoat off of the underside. Then painted with rubberized undercoating.
*New rear drums, pads, hardware, all sanding, rust-proofing, painted
*New front Rotors, Pads, pins, sanding, rust-proofing, painting
*bearings re-packed
*new brake line - hard and flexible
*new master cylinder
*rebuilt booster
*new shocks
*interior removed, cleaned bed, sand, r-proof, paint
*new sub floor, w/linoleum; re-install cleaned interior pieces (Westy)
*R&R Fuel tank (thank you Colin K. aka Amskeptic)
*newer fill neck, new fuel lines
*acquire/install charcoal cannister
*acquire/install aux fan (not hooked up yet)
*relocate fuel filter (out of engine compartment)
*plugs, wires, rotor, distributor cap, condensor
*new battery
*clean/paint engine compartment
*clean/paint/patch driver/passenger front floor. Got a nice mat and kick panels
*I love BLING - Wifey acquired $5 evil-bay front emblem; front spare tire holder removed
*I love BLING - I got 4 nice trim rings (cheap) @ Carlisle, PA Car Show
*I love BLING - got Deluxe, Stainless front grille trim piece (rough but workable)
*Bodywork - welded 3-piece metal trim to lower windshield lip
*New Windshield
*Bodywork - Welded battery tray, prime, paint, undercoat
*Bodywork - Welded Replacement Lower Front Nose Skin
*Bodywork - Rear of Front Wheel Wells - Welded patch pieces
*Bodywork - Patch Rocker panel under Slider
There is more, I'm sure. Along the way, I have acquired many new tools, I scab parts everywhere I go, I've inflated the coffers of a few parts houses. Bought some books (many), a video, subscribed to several VW forums, had a visit from an 'Itinerant Air Cooled' guy, attended a few shows (some in the wifeys '92 Cabby - she had to have it). In general, just tackling this job as I can - sometimes a little run-a-muck!
