Volkswagen Golf 3 Cabrio

[M-Tuning]

Hi ,

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:








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



So I hope somebody have a spare Fujimi MK3 Windscreen

[rsxse240]

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.

[MidMazar]

Originally Posted by rsxse240

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.

[rockinanko]

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!

marc
SGP

[gtidude]

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

[TimFMX]

hey....
nice project...i really do like the rims....i`f got the same on my Polizei Golf mk2

[IMG]http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g162/TimFMX/SN850392.jpg[/IMG

[M-Tuning]

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?

[suiteR]

Originally Posted by TimFMX

hey....
nice project...i really do like the rims....i`f got the same on my Polizei Golf mk2

[IMG]http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g162/TimFMX/SN850392.jpg[/IMG

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

[TimFMX]

Originally Posted by M-Tuning

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/more...5025641-0.html

[KuBcZyN]

Originally Posted by suiteR

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

May I as well couse they are ded nice

How much are they

i will watch you VIP m8 opcorn:

[energon]

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

This should be an interesting build. Keep it up!

[M-Tuning]

Yes, those are the rims Energon.

You can buy them at www.hiroboy.com :

http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/produ...oducts_id=2158

[M-Tuning]

A little update:







All I did was some sanding and filling

and I made a start on the roof cover.

[M-Tuning]

And another update :P

I've primered the car:

[Mr. Me.]

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