# VW Cabriolet Project for the wifey **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [November 5, 2007, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206 "2007-11-05T10:46:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 18
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2015, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/341 "2015-05-08T10:16:46Z")
Bold color choice. What color are you going for on the car itself? Keeping the green? Love it, as always. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2015, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/342 "2015-05-08T10:25:18Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > Bold color choice. What color are you going for on the car itself? Keeping the green? > > Love it, as always. :tup: :tup: Exterior, motor, trans, probably charge pipes intake etc, will be Porsche slate grey. The engine bay is going to be Audi silver. Because for some reason I must do the engine bay a different color. Probably the only things red will be this brace and the lower subframe X brace Im building. Dan ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2015, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/343 "2015-05-08T10:34:44Z")
Ugh, love the color choice. The red makes even more sense now. I look forward to more updates! ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2015, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/344 "2015-05-08T10:36:47Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > Ugh, love the color choice. The red makes even more sense now. I look forward to more updates! You and me both! haha. hoping to get back to this more next week. Been busy on other crap this week. Dan ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2015, 11:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/345 "2015-05-08T11:21:57Z")
color scheme sounds tasty. anticip-erection. ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2015, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/346 "2015-05-22T06:02:25Z")
Got a good start on the lower core support last night. Before ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15094-2/20150521_225959.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15094-2/20150521_225959.jpg) After (just tacked so far) The random hole to the right of the front motor mount is for the rad fan wiring. ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15097-2/20150522_001346.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15097-2/20150522_001346.jpg) Decided I didnt like my oil cooler mount, so I started on something new. I really want to stop at this, but I think the weight of the cooler full will be to much without more support. Still thinking it over. The idea here is to nutsert the core support, thread this in and jamb nut it. Then thread the other end to bolt to the cooler. ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15100-2/20150522_005217.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15100-2/20150522_005217.jpg) Dan ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2015, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/347 "2015-06-01T06:09:30Z")
Front and rear suspension removed. About all thats left on it now is the windshield, rear side windows and gas tank. Also got a good start on the tiptisserie. ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15109-2/20150601_002250.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15109-2/20150601_002250.jpg) ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15112-2/20150601_002342.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15112-2/20150601_002342.jpg) Dan ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2015, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/348 "2015-06-04T21:54:14Z")
Finished up the tiptisserie the last couple nights. I had to make some adapters for the OE bumper supports to bolt to the 2x6s which took some time. It also took some adjusting of the plywood 1/4 circles to be able to tip it up by myself. Its still pretty hard to get up to 45 degrees, but after that its easy. I think If I just shorten the legs a little that might be enough. Anyway, its up now. I did put a tie down to the wall just for extra safety, but its very stable. ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15115-2/20150604_235535.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15115-2/20150604_235535.jpg) ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15118-2/20150604_235517.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15118-2/20150604_235517.jpg) Dan ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2015, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/349 "2015-06-10T07:48:37Z")
My daughter (10) and I have been picking away at the undercoating. Shes love scraping it for some reason. I think she put in a hour maybe and I probably have 1.5ish in so far. So I feel like its going pretty quick. ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15121-2/20150610_004826.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15121-2/20150610_004826.jpg) Dan ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2015, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/350 "2015-06-17T06:28:57Z")
After about another 4 hours Ive made it to here. I picked up a fine brass wire wheel that Ive been using to clean off any undercoating left by the scraper, its working great and doesnt harm the factory primer. Ive also realized that I dont need to scrap so much off as the wire wheel works so well. That seems to be saving a lot of time. Im sure Ill have a method perfected just as Im finishing. ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15124-2/20150617_005552.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15124-2/20150617_005552.jpg) ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15127-2/20150617_005533.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15127-2/20150617_005533.jpg) Dan ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2015, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/351 "2015-06-17T07:20:48Z")
Looks great. Pretty sure you have some level of OCD though based on the undercoat stuff. That or the patience of a saint. ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2015, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/352 "2015-06-17T07:31:02Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Looks great. Pretty sure you have some level of OCD though based on the undercoat stuff. That or the patience of a saint. There is something oddly addicting about removing undercoating. Ill stop for the night (last night it was 1:15am) wash my hands, walk by and start picking at it again. Idk why but its very hard to walk away from. But you are right, there is def something wrong with me. haha Dan ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2015, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/353 "2015-06-17T07:34:07Z")
Whats the plan. Full respray in gray (awesome) and re-undercoat? ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2015, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/354 "2015-06-17T07:37:31Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > Whats the plan. Full respray in gray (awesome) and re-undercoat? I think, prime, Upol Gavitex, body color. So basically itll look just like it did only body color… hah Dan ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2015, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/355 "2015-06-17T08:02:30Z")
> [@juicedz4](#): > > I think, prime, Upol Gavitex, body color. So basically itll look just like it did only body color… hah > > Dan Please tell me you are also magical enough to do your own paint work… ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2015, 8:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/356 "2015-06-17T08:05:00Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > Please tell me you are also magical enough to do your own paint work… I think this is the project where we finally find out. Likely Im going to paint the underside and engine bay. Based on that Ill decide if I tackle the body or not. Dan ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2015, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/357 "2015-06-17T08:10:12Z")
> [@juicedz4](#): > > I think this is the project where we finally find out. Likely Im going to paint the underside and engine bay. Based on that Ill decide if I tackle the body or not. > > Dan Ugh, that’s it… I give up. ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2015, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/358 "2015-06-17T08:14:37Z")
> [@juicedz4](#): > > My daughter (10) and I have been picking away at the undercoating. Shes love scraping it for some reason. I think she put in a hour maybe and I probably have 1.5ish in so far. Rent her out to the guys that do this on Ur Quattro restos and make some money if she enjoys it so much. They use heat when they are initially scraping and it still SUCKS. ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2015, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/359 "2015-06-17T08:54:04Z")
> [@Quattro Krant](#): > > Rent her out to the guys that do this on Ur Quattro restos and make some money if she enjoys it so much. They use heat when they are initially scraping and it still SUCKS. She may have already tired of it. I havent seen her out scraping in a while. Heat definitely helps some, the biggest thing is having a very sharp scraper. I sharpen mine every hour or two, makes a big difference. Dan ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2015, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/360 "2015-06-19T06:03:55Z")
These updates are pretty boring, but anyway, put in another 2 hours last night, made pretty good progress. ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15130-2/20150619_011838.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15130-2/20150619_011838.jpg) ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15133-2/20150619_011851.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/15133-2/20150619_011851.jpg) Dan [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206.md?page=17) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206.md?page=19)