Northeast fatty rustback- Timing Engine

RafCarre12 · Last edited by RafCarre12 on Fri Jun 05, 2009 5:25 am; edited 44 times in total

I picked up this fatty last week. FI has been swapped out for dual carbs and also has a Scat shifter mated to a tranny with a different (taller) third gear. Anyway, it drove the 140+ miles beautifully while doing about 65 to 75 the entire way.

I'm working on getting 2 piece windows for it already due to the less than optimal fitment of the single piece setup. Other than that, I've already ordered new ignition bits for a fresh start. I want pull up the carpet and treat the surface rust on the pan and on bumpers. Other stuff, like an pulling the engine for a rebuild won't happen until after this summer. I plan on enjoying it before starting to do anything major to it.

Well, here are some pictures and a not so short video I put together on Sunday.

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Little video I made on Sunday.

Oh and for you really perceptive people, that is my mk4 Jetta in the background.

[email protected] · Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:43 am Post subject:

were you the camera man in cloverfield? I'm a little seasick. Smile

Nice car!
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RafCarre12 · Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:31 pm Post subject:

HAHA - there are no headrest supports to attach the camera mount!!!

Mr. Bubblehead · Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:37 pm Post subject:

Wow, the car isn't rusty as the thread title suggested. Cool.
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RafCarre12 · Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:40 pm Post subject:

I hate you guys already! Laughing

GI-JOE · Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:22 pm Post subject:

You're coolwater right? I'm the dude with the GI-JOE flat green mk2 jetta. Hopefully I'll get the square running in time for the new show season

RafCarre12 · Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:27 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I am. I remember your car too. Not that I know anything yet but let me know if you need a hand with anything. Think

http://coolwatervwclub.net if anyone wants to take a look. Smile

DMNCLNR · Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:59 pm Post subject:

Lots of new fatties up in the type III forums lately.. Congrats
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RafCarre12 · Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:55 am Post subject:

RafCarre12 · Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 5:10 pm Post subject:

BAH!

I pulled the rear carpet on it today. I knew there was going to be rust but I found a little more than expected. Not terrible overall for knowing that the liner was holding moisture. The pictures look worse than it really is. There are two spots that are going to need to be welded.

On to the pics...

So as soon as I pulled the mat and padding, I knew I was going to have a fun morning...

So there are three areas that need to be addressed. The big rectangle is just an area that is really soft. I managed to poke through the metal with a screwdriver in that areas that are solid red.

Close up of the upper right part with my key to give reference. Keep in mind that half of that hole is supposed to be there Very Happy

And around the engine cover...

Since cleaning up that part didnt take all that long, and since the rear seats were already off, I went to work on that part of the pan. Here is what I found after removing the battery and seat belts:

And this is what it looks like after a somewhat thorough going over with the wire brush attachment to my drill:

All in all, it was just about what I expected. The battery tray, although obviously rusted, is solid. I took a chance and put 200lbs of sexy on it to test it out. It held up just fine. Very Happy

Next steps:
Remove the front seats and carpet and go at it some more.

I already have the paint on anti corrosive coating stuff. Its not POR15 but I did a little bit of research and this stuff is supposed to be comparable. We'll see!

On other notes, the new ignition components came in the mail today and I have a lead on a stock 1600 to rebuild. This is great because it means that I'll be able to keep the current engine in the car all summer and take my time on the rebuild!!!

RafCarre12 · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:21 am Post subject:

I'm debating replacing those panels with new (to me) metal. Does anyone have any sources for these?

Thanks for the help!

blankmange · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:36 am Post subject:

RafCarre12 · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:41 am Post subject:

Mike Fisher · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:14 am Post subject:

I'll sawzall a 18"X35"? piece out of our wrecked 67 square? It has surface rust only for $60!

RafCarre12 · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:40 am Post subject:

Mike Fisher · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:57 am Post subject:

My son takes pictures, but it will prolly be a week to get him to do it! I'm more sawzall savvy than Tech. savvy. I don't see any holes in it.

RafCarre12 · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:58 am Post subject:

Get to cuttin!

Mike Fisher · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:02 pm Post subject:

18"X35" is enough? You want any more?

RafCarre12 · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:12 pm Post subject:

I'll take some measurements tonight and send you a PM. Thanks Mike.

RafCarre12 · Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:02 am Post subject:


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