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Author Topic: 72 Square back build  (Read 5276 times)

October 03, 2009, 07:09:15 PM

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ok so as some of you know I picked up logans old square at the start of the summer. well Its october now and I figured i would share some pictures of my build with you guys.

I am going to keep this light for now. I have a good 300 pics from paint and body work and there is just no point to posting them all up and making this page take 10 days to load lol.

ok so this is what the car looked like when i picked her up.







here are a few of the prep and body work photos












and here are a few of the paint in its stages and completed.


















I have been working on a few other things here and there but its been about the body and paint and the motor this summer. I have a few more pics and will be getting them on here later tonight but for the time being let me know what you think!!





« Last Edit: October 03, 2009, 09:19:47 PM by T3Squared »
Rust is lighter then carbon fiber.

Some cars look ok with carbon fiber.  Yours isn't one of those.

72 square back.  Past cars. 89 jetta gli clone, 88 gti, 95 vr6 golf sport swap, 95 vr6 passat, 92 jetta gli 16v, 91 jetta gl
 

October 03, 2009, 08:48:32 PM
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Ok so I have some more pictures from tonight.

Here are the pictures of the finished front end




and here are the pics of the motor out of car




 
so when i was pulling the motor i had to come up with somthing to hold up my transmition. This seemed to work and i thought it was funny.





Also took some pics of the audio for the car




 ;D ;D

Rust is lighter then carbon fiber.

Some cars look ok with carbon fiber.  Yours isn't one of those.

72 square back.  Past cars. 89 jetta gli clone, 88 gti, 95 vr6 golf sport swap, 95 vr6 passat, 92 jetta gli 16v, 91 jetta gl
 

October 03, 2009, 09:23:03 PM
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few more pictures. Here I have cleaned up the wireing that was all over the place under the dash pulled out a bunch of grounds and other stray wires that went to nothing. I have also striped all of the stuff off of the floor in prep for rust repair and install of my new carpet kit.














Rust is lighter then carbon fiber.

Some cars look ok with carbon fiber.  Yours isn't one of those.

72 square back.  Past cars. 89 jetta gli clone, 88 gti, 95 vr6 golf sport swap, 95 vr6 passat, 92 jetta gli 16v, 91 jetta gl
 

October 03, 2009, 10:26:57 PM
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Dude, those are 73 floor pans, only 73 had the humps!
Who knew that a cheap little car designed for the masses at the whim of an evil dictator could be so very cool more than 6 decades later?

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October 03, 2009, 10:52:30 PM
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Dude, those are 73 floor pans, only 73 had the humps!

I did not know that......i wonder if its a late 72

Rust is lighter then carbon fiber.

Some cars look ok with carbon fiber.  Yours isn't one of those.

72 square back.  Past cars. 89 jetta gli clone, 88 gti, 95 vr6 golf sport swap, 95 vr6 passat, 92 jetta gli 16v, 91 jetta gl
 

October 03, 2009, 11:07:54 PM
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glad its finaly got what it deserved :)
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October 04, 2009, 08:16:46 PM
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John, I would love to get those wheels like we talked about!  You could keep the tires!  And you could have the best 4 steel wheels I have as well.
Who knew that a cheap little car designed for the masses at the whim of an evil dictator could be so very cool more than 6 decades later?

Jeep Compass, 1968 Squareback (in pieces)
 

October 04, 2009, 11:40:18 PM
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John, I would love to get those wheels like we talked about!  You could keep the tires!  And you could have the best 4 steel wheels I have as well.

Yeah I am thinking about it for sure. I have a few things kicking around up stairs so once i get things sorted out I will let you know what i decide for sure!
Rust is lighter then carbon fiber.

Some cars look ok with carbon fiber.  Yours isn't one of those.

72 square back.  Past cars. 89 jetta gli clone, 88 gti, 95 vr6 golf sport swap, 95 vr6 passat, 92 jetta gli 16v, 91 jetta gl
 

October 05, 2009, 02:58:46 PM
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This just proves that beer makes any job better!  ;D
 

October 05, 2009, 03:36:39 PM
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John, I would throw in the carbs and air cleaner in the trade for the wheels, and some cash as well...
Who knew that a cheap little car designed for the masses at the whim of an evil dictator could be so very cool more than 6 decades later?

Jeep Compass, 1968 Squareback (in pieces)
 

October 06, 2009, 12:01:58 AM
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Anyways after much thought and loss of sleep over this I decided to go with the CL motor. Jeff and I went out to talk to the guy today and I put a deposit down on the motor.

So with any luck I may have the new motor in this weekend. Stay tuned for updates
Rust is lighter then carbon fiber.

Some cars look ok with carbon fiber.  Yours isn't one of those.

72 square back.  Past cars. 89 jetta gli clone, 88 gti, 95 vr6 golf sport swap, 95 vr6 passat, 92 jetta gli 16v, 91 jetta gl
 

October 06, 2009, 12:10:01 AM
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I'm jelous, your car's nose is so pretty....
Who knew that a cheap little car designed for the masses at the whim of an evil dictator could be so very cool more than 6 decades later?

Jeep Compass, 1968 Squareback (in pieces)
 

October 06, 2009, 12:26:41 AM
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I'm jelous, your car's nose is so pretty....

Thanks kev! Trust me that was an up hill battle. There are more then a few nights into cleaning all that chrome up and I am still not super happy with it lol.

But there are some new things coming down the pipe line. with any luck she should see the road befor december......I hope  :-\
Rust is lighter then carbon fiber.

Some cars look ok with carbon fiber.  Yours isn't one of those.

72 square back.  Past cars. 89 jetta gli clone, 88 gti, 95 vr6 golf sport swap, 95 vr6 passat, 92 jetta gli 16v, 91 jetta gl
 

October 10, 2009, 12:47:52 PM
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So picked up the new motor on wensday of last week. Ran into a few set backs and had to take her back to the rebuilder. Should have everything worked out and motor back at my grage on monday or tuesday.

Anyways thought i would share a picture with you guys!


I should have some more next week! stay tuned
Rust is lighter then carbon fiber.

Some cars look ok with carbon fiber.  Yours isn't one of those.

72 square back.  Past cars. 89 jetta gli clone, 88 gti, 95 vr6 golf sport swap, 95 vr6 passat, 92 jetta gli 16v, 91 jetta gl
 

October 10, 2009, 11:17:17 PM
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Here's hoping your not going to keep that distributor cap on there.  ;D
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