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Fix-er-upper cars

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Filet-O-Fish
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Post your fix-er-upper cars and talk about projects you are currently working on.

I plan on getting this VW soon as a winter project.

-1997 Volkswagon Golf
-175,000 miles.
-manual

Oct 27 2014 1:48PM
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onLINE
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To "shave" side moldings you have to weld in new metal. That bondo will crack even after you paint it.

Currently have an E30 project car.
Oct 27 2014 1:52PM
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Yeezy
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Yeah dude that bondos goin down.

/threads so i can post up when i get outta class
Oct 27 2014 2:07PM
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Yeezy
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Current project, 84 Chevy s10 with a built LS putting down around 400 to the wheels, 11.29 qtr with slicks. This winter shes getting 6 speed swapped, lowered a little bit, power steering, and all new suspension and steering linkages so i can participate in the next drift season.



Old Car: Mk4 GTI bought nearly stock

Fully built engine:Forged pistons, rods, arp head studs, polished intake.
OEM R Line kit
6 speed swap
Shaved everything
Interior swap
audio build

Everything else...

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finish:
Oct 27 2014 4:04PM
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Chubbs.
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that bondo won't last long at all.. and watch the rust on those wheel wells i feel like all VW's rust in the same fucking spots.
Oct 27 2014 4:07PM
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