Re: rebuild or strip?

["Mike" <lerb@redrose.net>]

The frame will never be straight or have any kinda strenght to it...you
would be better off stripping the parts and looking for a cheap 8v to switch
all the parts too (pita is you ask me)

BTW I am looking for a black fender and door :)
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1982 - Beater everyday driver
1986 - 16v Project car  (needs a
driverside fender and door in black if
 possible)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Mages" <wasserbox@yahoo.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, January 03, 2000 1:55 PM
Subject: rebuild or strip?


> I have the opportunity to buy a 87 16V that is
> stock/good w/ 130K for around 900$.  The engine and
> tranny have been rebuilt, with good compression and
> only a small oil leak.  Leather interior...
>
> However - it got crunched pretty good in the right
> rear corner.  The metal and rear tail-light are toast.
>  With the unibody construction of these cars, would it
> be better for me to strip the car and drop pretty much
> everything into my 84 8v, or spend the $500ish to get
> the body work done.  Will the car straighten out, or
> will it be a permanent headache trying to get the
> "frame" straight?  The only real bonus my 8v has over
> it is that mine has a sunroof, and the back is
> straight :).
>
> I am just nervous about fixing up the 16v because
> everyone I know (including myself) that has been hit
> on a rear quarter has no end of problems with uneven
> treadwear and other problems after getting a frame
> straightening.
>
> TIA
> Mark
>
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>
> 87 Westfalia Gl
> 84 Scirocco 8v
>
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