She who is not yet named...

Once again, a Washington Craigslist ad holds too great of a deal to pass up. A 1984 Rabbit Convertible, in INCREDIBLE shape, especially the interior, for just $500. Couldn't ask for a nicer interior for a 24 year old car.

Since the car was located near Seattle, Sparky being the sweetest boy I know, went to check her out, and pick her up for me, and I sent him a check to reimburse him for the purchase.
Well, he refused to cash the check I sent him, so the car actually became a special gift from my boy.

Here are some "before" pictures of her. (click to enlarge images)

Updates...

So far, she's gotten a new fuel tank, due to the fact that her old one was a wee bit on the rusty side, and I've also replaced the top, with the top from my parts cabby (complete top, headliner, padding and frame), since her top had a few pretty large rips in it.

Mechanical Repairs     • New fuel tank (Thanks, Sparky!)

Cosmetic Repairs     • Swapped top

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Hopes and Plans...

Due to the fact that she is currently in pretty great shape, I'm going to give myself some time to decide what route I want to take with this one.

Because this car was a special gift, I feel she should have a very special plan and theme. I'm sure I'll know it's the right plan when it comes to me.

Performance...     • Lowering suspension     • New seals, filters, belts, etc.     • Get her running to optimal performance     • New wheels and tires

Cosmetic...     • Minor body work and paint (color undecided)     • Custom gauge faces..? Tunes...     • New head unit, amp and subwoofer

Peekshers...
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