The DeadBuilt Coupe (1985 Jetta Coupe)

[woody89]

Been getting few things in the mail. Had to take a break from the garage due to being sick. Hopefully back at it this weekend.


This showed up though.

[Jlyons617]

I'm torn. I love Jetta Coupes but I **** BBS RS's.

[Shaun708]

The DeadBuilt Coupe (1985 Jetta Coupe)

I've seen your mkiv around town, was super clean! I'm excited for this build, I'm assuming it won't be done for water by the bridge tho....? Can't wait to see in person!

[woody89]

I've seen your mkiv around town, was super clean! I'm excited for this build, I'm assuming it won't be done for water by the bridge tho....? Can't wait to see in person!

Thanks! Always liked your car too.

Nope it will not be done, just taking my time. I plan to get the bay in primer by wbtb and probably bring the shell to the show.

[Shaun708]

Thanks! Always liked your car too.



Nope it will not be done, just taking my time. I plan to get the bay in primer by wbtb and probably bring the shell to the show.

Thanks man!

I look forward to seeing the progress and maybe throwin back a few beers at the show!

[woody89]

Most of the bay is welded in. Just need to grind down then begin body work.



Started on one of the handles over the weekend. Was starting to get kind of frustrating tonight, so just walked away. I'll finish it up tomorrow and lay a coat of filler on.

[kittenpuncher]

yessssssssss, keep the updates coming.

[alexmarkclark]

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what door handles you using? what car are they off?

[MARRS]

looks like audi a4 b5 fl

[Korito1887]

Yessss. This looks dope so far!

[Greg|H]

There's nothing cooler than a Jetta coupe. The door handles and mirrors aren't personally to my taste, but I'm curious to see what they'll look like. Makes a change from the usual! Loving the smooth plated bay

[Rocambolesque]

Cool build, but good luck putting all that power to the ground with those dinky tires.

[Shaun708]

Needs moar updates woody!!!

[woody89]

Cool build, but good luck putting all that power to the ground with those dinky tires.

I'll have a set of radials for the front.


Haven't posted many updates lately. Started body work on the engine bay. Also been collecting more parts for the car. Got my euro bumpers in, plan to smooth and paint them. Also found a subframe at the junkyard yesterday, so whenever the motor is back together, painted, and parts polished I can start mocking up things in the engine bay. I've never really messed with engine internals and rebuilding, etc... so it's a fun new take on learning something new.


Decided to throw the dash in for a quick glance also. Decided to ditch the idea of wrapping my free mk3 seats and just source another set of MKIV recaros to go with the dash.

[woody89]

I know a lot of people use Instagram these days too, so feel free to follow me on there for more updates, as I am sometimes slow as updating threads. @deadbuilt_woody

Got back to the car a bit this evening. Took the old sub frame out to get the new one in. Need to mock up and do my notch for the axles then I will get the bay finished. Friend of mine worked on my handle some while I was sleeping for Water by the Bridge.