# 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:** 36
**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:** [January 16, 2019, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/701 "2019-01-16T18:57:18Z")
you m\*\*\*\*\*\*\*er. Insane! ---
**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:** [January 16, 2019, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/702 "2019-01-16T18:59:17Z")
Hey, Re: the motor, looks super healthy! Love that you can still see crosshatching. wild. Are you saying that essentially you’ll be forced to go +1 on this, as OE bore pistons seem hard to source? ---
**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:** [January 16, 2019, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/703 "2019-01-16T19:02:34Z")
I finally found the Wiseco piston list and figured out that they make a +0, +0.5 and +1.0mm versions of their 9:1CR piston (previous I thought they didnt offer a +0). So it will just depend on what the engine guy tells me will work. There is a little scoring adjacent to the crosshatching, which I would expect, but it may still be round enough that he can just do a re-hone. We shall see. Dan ---
**Author:** ![lorge1989](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lorge1989/32/6153_2.png) [@lorge1989](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lorge1989)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2019, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/704 "2019-01-17T13:13:25Z")
As always, amazing work. More info on your diy lizard skin? ---
**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:** [January 17, 2019, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/705 "2019-01-17T13:37:48Z")
> [@lorge1989](#): > > More info on your diy lizard skin? I found the idea here: [alternative to Lizard Skin | Hot Rod Forum](https://www.hotrodders.com/forum/alternative-lizard-skin-103610.html) Maybe that will help. Its literally just microballoons and latex paint. 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:** [January 21, 2019, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/706 "2019-01-21T16:54:31Z")
Lots of progress this weekend. With the drivers door stripped and ready it was time for the pass door. Id love to have a talk with whoever kicked the damn door 100x getting out and with whoever painted this thing. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/f/f90901dfa793f06e39790d9819e463550269d337.jpeg) Door track modified and holes / seam welded up. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/8/8aa8abcdc4f0b6e5ffe2ba5b6953b9c55aa42581.jpeg) Metal finished ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/c/c7c2e3df100138cc2d58e02488ddf1edc3c4dc40.jpeg) Found two big dings in the middle of this door. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/3/3b7a5e6c49308c669f0b172bf60e6266ffcd85ae.jpeg) Stud puller to the rescue. While I wasnt able to get them out totally, I got it much closer. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/4/4fc80ae849176b542959ccf60054fec8214e0d7c.jpeg) ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/0/0a701b515f08121a6a5087563150b32b6419766c.jpeg) Stripped (pic taken before I pulled the dings) ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/2/2cd31045a107bb403e9843ddcddf07d4eeb2ba7f.jpeg) Hung and baking in the booth. Had it near 80 metal temps in there in about an hour ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/a/a725b738a65ceddd194fa6bb8e9f36134dcd8c2f.jpeg) ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/e/e84cba95452fb3101a6631623f7e8ef082d03faf.jpeg) Epoxy ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/a/a7863d2f25de1dc91b5e2d8e0170d7250c6dc1fb.jpeg) ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/7/75174edcd30501a5fb810ea41d3d164e12c7ea7f.jpeg) And topped with 2k. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/1/1d487614887fe38b02f83493f1ab93bc2c392a2c.jpeg) ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/4/40703df7866e2e26812d285b25a656fb023c863a.jpeg) Also did the same to the valve cover. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/d/d711df5c3bbf6e85f4e511daac25bb99d2294f58.jpeg) Up next body work on the shell begins. Dan ---
**Author:** ![Z28pr0jekt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z28pr0jekt/32/5393_2.png) [@Z28pr0jekt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z28pr0jekt)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2019, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/707 "2019-01-21T17:05:51Z")
This whole thing makes me jealous and envious… I wish I had the tools/knowledge to do all of this to my Camaro I’ve had in storage. Incredible job! ---
**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:** [January 21, 2019, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/708 "2019-01-21T17:19:05Z")
Thanks! Its quite the project, hopefully the end result is good. ---
**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:** [January 24, 2019, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/709 "2019-01-24T15:29:26Z")
Started body work on the chassis. Pass side marker light area is 98% done. Unsure what, if anything, I need to do with the couple slightly low spots on the top part of the quarter panel that showed themselves in front of the gas filler hole. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/8/88e2e48f054aba9f80b15467358b133507a6bd34.jpeg) And one coat on the drivers side marker area. Unearthed a small ding I need to address as well as a few low spots like the pass side. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b456e0bef0057f319afed08c3a7b963c4d66e2e7.jpeg) Finally started sanding out the valve cover while mud dried, which is a real treat, but I think will look good when its done. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/7/784da5bdc84782273cfbf1ae3a0de81ed30f7b6a.jpeg) 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:** [January 25, 2019, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/710 "2019-01-25T14:58:48Z")
Finished sanding out the valve cover. It should be good enough. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/4/423f57fbfc54a16e66dc3fe916e360ae81b5904e.jpeg) Tackled the low area behind the pass door. Finally got to use my Ingersoll board sander - which works so good. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/1/1829917248c040fe3b83f2b22faba897b116ef98.jpeg) Just had to do a little hand blocking after to get it nice nice in just one coat. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/f/f6b8ad442f83b9ba1b5a778f966d885d8a743d32.jpeg) And with that I think the pass side is good enough that any left over low spots can be handled after the Slicksand. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/6/63448000677fae1dc83308346cfeb8285d026919.jpeg) Finally I finished up the repair on the drivers quarter / marker light area. I think it turned out really well and I used WAY less filler compared to the previous repair. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/3/3ac0317505ae9d38d58897089cbbf884ad2b223f.jpeg) Probably one more night should finish up the last of the drivers side mud and then I can mask (again) and spray the Slicksand. 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:** [January 28, 2019, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/711 "2019-01-28T17:42:32Z")
Stripped down the block and head this weekend. Was pleased to see the condition of the crank, someone took care of this. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/6/62fb044698655aa8b43af5b87b39f8fd45418590.jpeg) ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/7/792dff369a779355529ac6972ab528f867bb4cf7.jpeg) Pulling 16 valves and seals was a “hoot” ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/a/ae66fcee3bb8857ef4417fc421d78fb4cd03b163.jpeg) Will be dropping everything off at the machine shop next week. 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:** [February 4, 2019, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/712 "2019-02-04T17:46:23Z")
A week of filler and sanding later, finally finished that up. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/a/a0f52c3deb095b674a44401892118ecaf60a28f7.jpeg) ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/3/36fd1c54074c0981707d3e9080c3606b78b4120c.jpeg) Then it was time to do some 2k seam sealer. Always a hoot to mask, tool, and sand. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/3/358fcf5aac5575d1f33820745712c2ac80d3b4a5.jpeg) ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/2/25f253cf493b2aa878b4d95482ccd8b7d4b720bb.jpeg) ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b62ab13a1dc22b4d69c091d5903d8265edbd11a1.jpeg) And what spray job wouldnt be complete without more masking. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/e/e29a7dc443d03b59e74b2548b4df7de7105d0854.jpeg) With all that done, locked everything in with two coats of epoxy. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/4/497e0168b648b2bdad2b8a9f7176ed0b6165764c.jpeg) ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/e/e95a0bbc1d62469baf76a02c9f106792ae0ed3c8.jpeg) Laid out pretty nice! And for having sanded in the booth and just doing a quick blow out, there was almost no trash. Hopefully that carries over to when I paint and clear this thing. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/1/19d9c668e3e0bd2ec989c0f165fd06e5ec4bfc6a.jpeg) The next morning I did a quick scuff and then two coats of poly primer (Slicksand) ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/4/4ff144ffd0ca9f25cb38c8c6e30e08b29780d6bb.jpeg) ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b11f419f8d0d5c7e8cca12903a5e13d9fbe8381c.jpeg) ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/5/5d7259114fa608bc3224f52239a07eb46b7e057a.jpeg) Just a reminder of what I started with on this panel. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/d/d199e35846b26ca627e7849fad67b8d8ff18937e.jpeg) ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/6/6c78855552e04260533ade7d537f67e458e7984e.jpeg) Finally with the cam cover sanded out I put a coat of epoxy on it. Its not perfect in spots, but I think its good enough. ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/a/a89be1d1fd9cdc3d4658535c8cc4f6dc532cceed.jpeg) For those not familiar there was once the filler cap here ![](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/a/a56cec13acc772baa71aca7b05bc25cb626b6ceb.jpeg) Dan ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/713 "2019-02-04T18:13:59Z")
So you’ve relocated the filler to where? ---
**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:** [February 4, 2019, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/714 "2019-02-04T18:19:24Z")
> [@Onyx\_Z32](#): > > So you’ve relocated the filler to where? To no where. Im going to make a funnel that I can connect to the -10 breather fitting there on the side 😉 EDIT: This is an example of the OE cover. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/c/ced012df9080491b7dd00850db50a9b3ef6be685.jpeg) Dan ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2019, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/715 "2019-02-04T18:26:30Z")
Gotcha! It’ll look clean but how long will it take to fill 🤔 ---
**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:** [February 4, 2019, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/716 "2019-02-04T18:27:09Z")
Does it matter? It cant take longer than a couple mins a quart. Def faster than a DSG service fill from the top. Dan ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2019, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/717 "2019-02-04T18:29:44Z")
It doesn’t, I’m just impatient, lol. I was recently looking up the oil extraction time for my truck and it can take an hour+ with a compressor. I almost bought a hand pump to do it myself but damn that’s a lot of pumping. ---
**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:** [February 4, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/718 "2019-02-04T18:31:11Z")
Woof yea. Thats a bit much. DSG fill takes maybe a few mins a quart, 5 maybe? Idk. I pour one in and do something else until I forget and then start over on the next quart. 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:** [February 4, 2019, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/719 "2019-02-04T19:15:40Z")
This build started in 2007. I don’t think he’s the kind of guy that will be too upset over a couple extra minutes per quart of oil added. 😄 ---
**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:** [February 4, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/720 "2019-02-04T19:34:09Z")
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