Re: {ot} more on the cabby

["C.Coleman" <deadbolt@mindspring.com>]

This is my bit on the cabby.  Everything else I have read sounds dead on as
far as stuff to check for.   However,...for the top it depends on the wt. of
the vinyl a shop uses and what all they replace.  My first cabby had just
the top done....$700.00 and never a problem.  Second one was a show car tha
I insisted on Haartz Stayfast Canvas.....wonderful top,..never a
complaint..nearly $2000.00  (but that included a headliner, the two side
cables, rear cable, and insulating pad done double thick.)   Since then my
wife and I have done around 9 tops for our cars and others.  Average cost
for the 36oz vinyl is $260, the 38oz is $400 and the stayfast is $600.
(these prices include ALL cables, New insulating pad and wrap, and Top)
Suppllies run about $100 the first time around.  The job takes about 3 hours
to remove the old top, plus an hour or so to remove all the staples,..esp.
around the rear window.  Clean the top mech. as much as you want and plan on
a good all day to get a new one on.  My wife do them in a weekend with
plenty of sunshine and cold beer!  Don't be scared of them,...pretty simple
really.
HTH,
Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: The '84 Scirocco <scirocco@macslut.org>
To: Night Shadow <soltwede@privateI.com>
Cc: vw list <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 11:48 AM
Subject: Re: {ot} more on the cabby


I specifically asked him about the differential / tranny fluid and he said
he'd be more than happy to drain them both and look, with me in the garage.
This guy has done a lot of work for me and friends of mine, so I pretty much
trust him.  I donšt feel like spending money at another garage anyhow, when
he will prep this thing for free.

Night Shadow

>
>> Took a look at it today.  Great body, no rust or dents at all, top has a
few
>> rips that are taped up, I didnšt see any leakage (it was raining today
too),
>> or signs of rust inside where ppl told me to look.  Original cover for
the
>> top too.  No door sag, doors shut fine windows seem to seal tight against
>> the roof.  Interior is in ok shape - few rips in drivers seat, missing
>> ashtray completely, dirty carpets, blah blah.
>>
>> Engine - as dirty as my Scirocco's :P  transmission (auto) was smooth.
>> Needs new front struts which of course he'll fix before the sale.  No
damage
>> around strut towers.  120k on the odometer.  Has ac, not working of
course.
>>
>> So I dunno, I pretty much trust this mechanic, he's been maintaining the
car
>> for years for the PO.  Can probably get it for around $2000 - is that
fair?
>> And how much does a new top cost anyhow?  Something that can be done by
me,
>> cause I know they can be had from catalogs.
>
> $2000 for a decent Cabby isn't bad at all man...but, take that car to
> ANOTHER mechanic and have him check the auto trans, remember, mixing of
> the fluids is BAD!
>
> Most interior shops charge $700 for a complete new top including headliner
> and insulation.  NOt a job you want to attempt on your own.
>
> --
> Eric
> Westminster, CO
>
> 76 Honda CB400F Super Sport
> 80 Scirocco (GF's Daily Driver)
> 81 Scirocco S (2.0 16v swap and complete restoration in progress)
> 84 Scirocco Automatic
> 88 Scirocco 16v (Parts car)
> 91 Cabriolet (2.0 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress)
> 00 Golf GL TDI (My Daily Driver)
>
> "For Aquarians, the physics of loopholes is a perfectly valid science."
> -Kelli Fox
>

--
Greg Coan
'84 Scirocco

scirocco@macslut.org


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