 WOT: new sibling for the 914, '81 VW MK1 Cabriolet |
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| siverson |
 Oct 27 2021, 12:29 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California 
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Just thought I'd share my recent car purchase - an 1981 VW MK1 Cabriolet. I was sort of shopping for a coupe/GTI, but this came up at a decent price so I'll play this this for a bit.
It's my first VW. My brother had a MK2 GTI in high school that we worked on though. I'm surprised how big it is. Way taller than the 914 and a bit taller than even then 997. What are the best forum(s) for these cars? VWVortex? Others? -Steve |
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| siverson |
Oct 27 2021, 12:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California
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Ooops - forgot the photo!
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| siverson |
Oct 27 2021, 12:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California
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Vroooom
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| siverson |
Oct 27 2021, 12:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California
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Vroooom
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| siverson |
Oct 27 2021, 12:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California
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Not a 914
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| Series9 |
Oct 27 2021, 12:59 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
If I can find a 16V Scirocco in that condition, that will be my new daily driver.
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| Root_Werks |
Oct 27 2021, 01:56 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,315 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Always liked many of the MK1 models. I remember wanting a black/red trim MK1 GTI so bad back in the 80's. These days they go for bucks.
Nice score! Looks really clean. |
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| siverson |
Oct 27 2021, 02:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California
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Here was the auction and more photos...
https://carsandbids.com/auctions/36WWpDZl/1...bit-convertible Anyone know what this part is? I tried to not make this a project!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) -Steve Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| siverson |
Oct 27 2021, 02:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California
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I think it goes here...
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| 914rrr |
Oct 27 2021, 05:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,822 Joined: 1-July 03 From: Knoxville, TN Member No.: 874 Region Association: South East States |
Nice clean one! Owned 3 Mk1 Cabbies myself, as well as Mk1 diesel Rabbits, Caddies, Jettas, etc. Been awhile for me, but I think VW Vortex would be a good starting point. You might also check out www.thesamba.com for parts, etc.
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| Jett |
Oct 27 2021, 06:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,637 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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One of my favorite cars of all time, next to the 914, and 510.
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| Andyrew |
Oct 27 2021, 08:58 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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I bought one as well and can’t believe how much fun it is to drive for so little money!
Such a fun comfy car! Congrats! |
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| L-Jet914 |
Oct 27 2021, 10:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 237 Joined: 24-October 12 From: Davis, CA Member No.: 15,080 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(siverson @ Oct 27 2021, 01:05 PM)  Here was the auction and more photos... https://carsandbids.com/auctions/36WWpDZl/1...bit-convertible Anyone know what this part is? I tried to not make this a project!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) -Steve Coolant temp sensor possibly? The VW part number looks too boogerd up to read even when clicking on the photo. If you can clean up that pipe and obtain the part number, run it through Google to see what it is. UPDATE: Did some searching and came across a website with info on Cabriolets. Found said part 056-919-367 or 056-919-369 under the engine sensors, senders and switches section. Oxygen sensor thermo switch (K-Jet lambda) 1980-1983. It bypasses O2 sensor input during cold running for open loop fuel enrichment base on coolant temperature. Location: Left side of the cylinder head in one of the heater hoses. Original part is NLA there is an updated part is plastic and will require wire retrofit. per www.cabby-info.com/electrical.htm The replacement sensors which are available by themselves now are part number 025906041A. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/cabby-info.com-15080-1635396869.1.jpg) |
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| siverson |
Oct 28 2021, 12:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California
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Wow thanks for the research and info! That is very helpful! I'm on it!
-Steve |
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