So i picked up this 1977 rabbit about 2 weeks ago from the second owner. He had purchased the car in 1978 from the original owner with 15,000 miles. The mileage on it now is 141,000, so that that many miles in a 30 year period. So i decided on this car for a daily so i can do either a swap or rebuild the engine on my mkII. The car has virtually no rust, just a little under the windshield and couple dents here and there but otherwise in great shape. Now for some pics, all this was done by me and a couple of friends at the dealership where we leave.

this is the car, its not a very good pic, but gives you an idea. car was completely stock.



the new versus the old wheels, still 13's but now 13x8's with some 175/50r13



the old front strut bearings, and yes i'm going to get them rebuilt and put them back in



where's my strut??? new one on getting ready to be put in



the new coilover versus the old strut and spring, fk highsport, something cheap and easy and doesnt ride bad either



heres one of the new front strut bearing



and me putting the first wheel on in the front, very exciting



got both front wheels on and decided to lower it down to get a idea of what i was in for



me with the new rear coilover ready to go in, we snapped one of the rear strut bolts because the impact we had was on the highest setting :laugh:



rear coilover in with the new poly bushings



got some front and rear plastic euro bumpers with clear turns from jman (james). thanks again for delivering those.
before



after



the front
before



after



and now one shot of the factory blue interior



and a couple on the ground in the parking lot un-washed






enjoy, and thanks to everyone that made this possible: dylon, benny, james, and sarah for giving me the time to do it :laugh: