Volkswagen Golf 3 Cabrio

Hi :D,

Another Golf, this time a MK3 Cabrio.

I will convert a Fujimi 5 door MK3 to the Cabrio.

For this I have chopped of the roof and am in the progress of moving the handles to the place they need to be for a 3 doored Golf.

Here are some pics:

http://i27.tinypic.com/20hu539.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/2qm0jva.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/29mlt8w.jpg


oh and this happened when I was cutting the windscreen to right size:

http://i27.tinypic.com/2eyzur8.jpg

So I hope somebody have a spare Fujimi MK3 Windscreen :D

Use the heat and stretch method, and make a new glass. It isn't that difficuld, specially since there is really no detail on the front edge of the glass anyway.

just glue your crack all up tight...lol, I'm talking about the one in the windshield...and sand/polish smooth, then shore it up from the back side to withstand a considerable ammount of pressure, I'd suggest some modeling clay. Once you get the windshield all supported, place it on top of a tall spray paint can. Now have a friend hold a heat gun, or REALLY hot hair dryer, or use a heat lamp to soften some clear plastic sheet. Once it gets nice and flexible, and kinda droopy in the middle, just smash it over the old broken glass. Let it cool while holding it tight. now just trim, and drill your holes for the wipers, and you've got a replacement windshield.

as a bonus, the windshield will now me MUCH thinner and more realistic in appearance.

Use the heat and stretch method, and make a new glass. It isn't that difficuld, specially since there is really no detail on the front edge of the glass anyway.

just glue your crack all up tight...lol, I'm talking about the one in the windshield...and sand/polish smooth, then shore it up from the back side to withstand a considerable ammount of pressure, I'd suggest some modeling clay. Once you get the windshield all supported, place it on top of a tall spray paint can. Now have a friend hold a heat gun, or REALLY hot hair dryer, or use a heat lamp to soften some clear plastic sheet. Once it gets nice and flexible, and kinda droopy in the middle, just smash it over the old broken glass. Let it cool while holding it tight. now just trim, and drill your holes for the wipers, and you've got a replacement windshield.

as a bonus, the windshield will now me MUCH thinner and more realistic in appearance.

That sounds like a brilliant idea, reminds me of making slot car bodies. I will remember that one.

Off to a great start, yellow would be a nice choice for it. Keep us posted, hopefully you could repair the problem, or get a spare.

Use the heat and stretch method, and make a new glass......


gee, thankx for this valuable info!
i didn't know it's so easy to replace broken windscreens, i do have a couple of incomplete kits due to the broken piece!!!

YEAH!:runaround:

marc
SGP

Hey my friend, another awesome build, im so jealous. cant wait to see more.

hey....
nice project...i really do like the rims....i`f got the same on my Polizei Golf mk2
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g162/TimFMX/SN850391.jpg
[IMG]http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g162/TimFMX/SN850392.jpg[/IMG

Thanks averyone,

Thanks rsxse240 fot the valuable tutorial, might try it out.

And very nice Golf TimFMX, why don't you make a progress thread on it?

hey....
nice project...i really do like the rims....i`f got the same on my Polizei Golf mk2
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g162/TimFMX/SN850391.jpg
[IMG]http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g162/TimFMX/SN850392.jpg[/IMG

May I know where I can buy this kind of rims?

Thanks averyone,

Thanks rsxse240 fot the valuable tutorial, might try it out.

And very nice Golf TimFMX, why don't you make a progress thread on it?

because i`m in Australia now.......
i didnt have enough time to finish the golf bevore my departure
but their is a wip thread....at
http://www.razyboard.com/system/morethread-golf2-gti-polizei-the_no3-254190-5025641-0.html

May I know where I can buy this kind of rims?

May I as well couse they are ded nice :eek::eek::eek:

How much are they:naughty:

i will watch you VIP m8 :popcorn:

I'm guessing these are the wheels.... http://www.hlj.com/product/AOS04079

This should be an interesting build. Keep it up!

Yes, those are the rims Energon.

You can buy them at www.hiroboy.com : (http://www.hiroboy.com)

http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=2158

A little update:

http://i27.tinypic.com/f06z2x.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/2afliko.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/npqvco.jpg

All I did was some sanding and filling :D

and I made a start on the roof cover.

And another update :P

I've primered the car:

http://i28.tinypic.com/34efhgx.jpg

http://i30.tinypic.com/2hek8di.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/v45rab.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/2ez0bjc.jpg

Probably I`am wrong, but didn`t you forget handles? :D

It's gonna be sweet!!! :boink:

Nah, I want a hole in my door :P

J/k offcourse, They will come.

can't wait to see this finished. Are you going to color match the wheels?

Probably not, I think they will stay chrome.

Any progress? I looked for the completed thread and couldnt find it did I miss it or is it still in the works?

Still in the works.

Dont know when I'll finish it.

Im also eager to see this one done!!

looks good! keep up!