budget bunny

[vw89]

So i picked up this 1977 rabbit about 2 weeks ago from the second owner. He had purchased the car in 1978 from the original owner with 15,000 miles. The mileage on it now is 141,000, so that that many miles in a 30 year period. So i decided on this car for a daily so i can do either a swap or rebuild the engine on my mkII. The car has virtually no rust, just a little under the windshield and couple dents here and there but otherwise in great shape. Now for some pics, all this was done by me and a couple of friends at the dealership where we leave.

this is the car, its not a very good pic, but gives you an idea. car was completely stock.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/snapp007/DSC_9025.jpg

the new versus the old wheels, still 13's but now 13x8's with some 175/50r13
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/snapp007/DSC_9028.jpg

the old front strut bearings, and yes i'm going to get them rebuilt and put them back in
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/snapp007/DSC_9033.jpg

where's my strut??? new one on getting ready to be put in
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/snapp007/DSC_9036.jpg

the new coilover versus the old strut and spring, fk highsport, something cheap and easy and doesnt ride bad either
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/snapp007/DSC_9038.jpg

heres one of the new front strut bearing
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/snapp007/DSC_9043.jpg

and me putting the first wheel on in the front, very exciting
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/snapp007/DSC_9045.jpg

got both front wheels on and decided to lower it down to get a idea of what i was in for
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/snapp007/DSC_9052.jpg

me with the new rear coilover ready to go in, we snapped one of the rear strut bolts because the impact we had was on the highest setting :laugh:
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/snapp007/DSC_9054.jpg

rear coilover in with the new poly bushings
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/snapp007/DSC_9060.jpg

got some front and rear plastic euro bumpers with clear turns from jman (james). thanks again for delivering those.
before
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/snapp007/DSC_9063.jpg

after
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/snapp007/DSC_9064.jpg

the front
before
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/snapp007/DSC_9070.jpg

after
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/snapp007/DSC_9073.jpg

and now one shot of the factory blue interior
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/snapp007/DSC_9101.jpg

and a couple on the ground in the parking lot un-washed
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/snapp007/DSC_9091.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/snapp007/DSC_9094.jpg

enjoy, and thanks to everyone that made this possible: dylon, benny, james, and sarah for giving me the time to do it :laugh:

[RubenD]

A great car! Is it a Scorpion edition (stickers on both sides)?

[Tjaap]

absolutely LOVE IT!!!

[vw89]

i don't know if its any edition, its just the way it came from the dealer

[Tjaap]

don´t think it´s a scorpion.. they were all black weren´t they..... Ernst. you had one..

[hajee]

absolutely great car!
love the color and the striping,
perfect match with the wheels!
:thumbup:

[sjampoo]

lovin'it!

Great looking example: wot color is the base? Apple Green or sumtin?

and ps:

What camera lens are you using here? (or did your head get stuck some where in the past?)
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/snapp007/DSC_9054.jpg

[evilnyntje]

don´t think it´s a scorpion.. they were all black weren´t they..... Ernst. you had one..

Black it was, wasn't scorpion a european edition only? Stijn?

Btw i really like youre car!

[Stijn]

Hey VW89, good to see you here as well (Cavok on the -tex).

Just wondering if I ever met you? Back in 2000-2001 I used to hang out with some guys in PDX/Eugene, Tim and the guys (Dubsquad).

Nice nice nice looking car, what a find!!! But, again, I would've loved to see the USA bumps stay...

I don't think it's a Scorpion edition, they were black... These stripes must be aftermarket, they were VERY 'hot' back in the day :)

[Tjaap]

probably a dealer extra, seen alot of striping on US mk1's

[Stijn]

And mk2's, let's not forget about 'Tron'

[hajee]

just saw a scorpion edition driving true my street..
it's a mum's car and she's picking up her kids at school with it..
very nice and original dutch plate car. and it's really black.

[Tjaap]

And mk2's, let's not forget about 'Tron'
tron was not a dealer extra... it's just a misfit :thumbup:

[PerL]

I've never heard of a Scorpion edition, but the stripes on this green car are ultra-hot!

[Mk1-Addict]

really MAGNIFICANT, what a great looking ride you got there, again the proof: a MK1 only needs lowering and a good set of wheels, wheels that belong to the age of the car! :thumbup:

if only we could throw away our front licence plate, we always need to put this yellow peace of uglyness in front of our car :mad:

[maniacmark]

absolutely great car!
love the color and the striping,
perfect match with the wheels!
:thumbup:
couldn't agree more: it is beautifull

[Emiel]

It seems that with rather minor work this car is trasformed into somethin sweet!

[L.Wee]

Oh my god! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

This Car looks amazing!
Love it. Mee will have onE

[Richard]

beautyfull car but please ditch the plastic bumpers und get some euro chrome bumpers

[ronnie_v]

my brother-in-law owned a "scorpion-golf-mk1"ones, it was black with a picture of a scorpion on the c-pillar.

[Azza]

Wow,what a stunning example of pure retro.stance,wheels,colours and even the decals.I have to agree though,put the old bumpers on or some euro chrome/black ones.Other than that perfect!! Hope you keep the colour, well done.

[Chromosexual]

my favorite Pacific Northwest Rabbit...............

[ArjenE]

Great car! :D very sweet! :)

[sared]

wow niceeeeeeee little change for your car... yu didnt spend that much in the transformation... congrats...

im just curious with your tire size... 175/50 in a 13x8, seams to thin for that rim??? or im wrong ??? I supose that the best size will be 195/50????

[otti]

love the coulour combo with the rims..