My Version of "Overhaulin" by G2Performance

4 minute(s) of a 17 minute read

Should have the flares and rocker covers here today then the outside is pretty much done:

With the trim:

I got to start thanking everyone who as supplied parts for the project without whom I could not have moved along with this project so fast!

SoFlaTurbo

s-rocc

Scirocco_Clan_Man

thatGTIguy

SummerSnow

Greensteeldragon

juliemoon22

I do have a lot of things to finish, got a new cam and lifters, need to powder coat the wheels, heater core, the inside needs a lot of work, I got a headliner to put in it, repair some seats etc. It should be pretty reliable when he gets it back. When I got it the window didn't roll up, leaked water, cam timing was off, lights didn't work, could really hardly drive it!

7/21/2011

Got the wheels done! Now a little work on the AC then start on the inside:

7/23/2011

Putting in the new heater core: Does he really need heat in Mississippi?

7/30/2011

Just got the AC working, flushed the system for 134a pag46 new expansion valve, filter dryer and o-rings, its working great, down to 45 on a 90 degree day:

7/31/2011

Got the headliner done, it was a lot of work but worth it:

8/5/2011

This car had Corrado seats in it but the rears were never mounted so I got them all installed correctly, tilt forward and lock, had to add a pivot support and extend the upright lock bar.

8/27/2011

Got all the brakes done, sway bar, etc so I took it to the autox today! I'm having a lot of fun with this car, he may not get it back

11/26/2011

Well its all done after about 6 months! I put it in storage until he gets back in January. I put about 4K miles on it this summer to really check things out which was good because it ended up needing a water pump at the last minute. Anyhow my next posting should be a video of him pulling back the cover to his "new" car!

Just a bit about my Son Michael: He really seems to be learning a lot over there. I found this article about him and his buddy really getting into the MRAP's and he didn't say anything about it!

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/80300/g...s#.TtEmEvKuMTB

2/5/2012

He just got back Feb 1st and had to get his car right from the airport: He was very surprised! 

2/13/2012

He is heading back to Gulf Port today! Its been a nice relaxing 2 weeks having him home. He plans to drive the straight 1100 miles today. Yea I could do that back when I was 21 but not now!

Remember that 92 Golf I rebuilt for my Son while he was deployed? Having a little fun off base: LOL