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Oct. 19, 2011 9:04 a.m. Joe Gearin Associate Publisher

Work is progressing on the 76 Super Scirocco. It isn't done yet, but at least it is no longer a Flintstone machine!

We've posted an update here:

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/project-cars/1976-152-scirocco/cleaning-welding-a...
Oct. 19, 2011 9:09 a.m. pinchvalve SuperDork

I loves me some rust repair. Think I will do some over the winter myself!
Oct. 19, 2011 9:11 a.m. mad_machine SuperDork

Looks great. I need to do the same to my BMW this winter. And yes, my welds will also look like a monkey with half a brain did them.
Oct. 19, 2011 9:45 a.m. Otto Maddox Dork

I repaired my floors with fiberglass, but mine was a '78. I think they are all rusted through in that same place. Oh, and I did that awful repair when I was 17, so don't hold it against me.
Oct. 19, 2011 11:05 a.m. Joe Gearin Associate Publisher

Thanks guys! I'm pretty excited about getting the Rocco back on the road. My 81 was a blast to zip around town in and do the occasional autocross. This one should be better still.

and Otto--- don't feel bad about botched repairs when you were 17. I sold a friend my old car, and just know he'll have plenty of WTF moments as he digs into it!

live and learn right?
Oct. 19, 2011 12:05 p.m. friedgreencorrado SuperDork

Joe, tell me some more about this "Oil Eater's Orange Cleaner". You say it cleaned pretty good, is that on vinyl or cloth? (Logan had to barf after his last chemo treatment, got the cloth in the good Corrado)
Oct. 19, 2011 12:15 p.m. Adrian_Thompson Dork

This comment cracked me up WRT the rust: "This problem ranges from Alfa to Zagato", surely it's worst on an Alfa-Zagato!
Oct. 19, 2011 1:49 p.m. Joe Gearin Associate Publisher

friedgreencorrado wrote:

Joe, tell me some more about this "Oil Eater's Orange Cleaner". You say it cleaned pretty good, is that on vinyl or cloth? (Logan had to barf after his last chemo treatment, got the cloth in the good Corrado)

I used the Oil Eater Orange Cleaner on the door panels, rear metal shelves, vinyl seats, sun visors (which were especially grody) and dash. It worked better than the standard (Windex) "all purpose" cleaner I usually use for around the house stuff. It also didn't leave a greasy residue, and the smell was pleasant. I found this company doing a little advertising research (of course they should advertise with us! Have you seen how dirty our cars / readers get?) I'm most impressed that they are VERY environmentally conscious. All of their products are bio-degradable and "Earth Friendly".

This is good to know, just in case Rufus the wonderdog decides he's hungry for cleaning products!

I'm not sure how well it would work on cloth, but I'd doubt it would damage or stain it.

They also make absorbent products which are super handy when changing oil:

www.oileater.com
Oct. 19, 2011 1:54 p.m. Nashco SuperDork

I use oil eater to clean oil spills on my driveway and shop floors, it works awesome and as mentioned is "non-toxic" so I don't have to worry about rinsing it down the stormdrain. I haven't seen te orange cleaner, I'll have to keep my eyes peeled!

Bryce
Oct. 20, 2011 11:33 p.m. friedgreencorrado SuperDork

In reply to Joe Gearin:

Thanks. I'm not really concerned about residue/smell, just looking for something gentle enough to clean the thing up without a chemical attack on the fabric. Sounds like that stuff might do the trick!
Oct. 21, 2011 9:03 a.m. Joe Gearin Associate Publisher

friedgreencorrado wrote:

In reply to Joe Gearin:

Thanks. I'm not really concerned about residue/smell, just looking for something gentle enough to clean the thing up without a chemical attack on the fabric. Sounds like that stuff might do the trick!

On their website they recommend the de-greaser product for textiles.

http://www.oileater.com/Household.html

If it is safe for jeans, I'd imagine it would be safe for your interior. They did say this on their site:

"Oil Eater Cleaner/Degreaseer has amazed our customers by its versatility. We have many letters describing how Oil Eater saved a blouse, a coat or a rug, washed a wall and then the same product (in proper concentration) was used to clean up the driveway or the barbecue grill."

You may want to contact them to check though, just to be safe.

1-800-528-0334
Oct. 21, 2011 12:27 p.m. friedgreencorrado SuperDork

In reply to Joe Gearin:

Thanks, Joe..I'll check them out.
Oct. 25, 2011 10:44 a.m. Otto Maddox Dork

1.8T swap?
Oct. 25, 2011 11:18 a.m. Joe Gearin Associate Publisher

Otto Maddox wrote:

1.8T swap?

That looks like a nicely done car. (or almost done) I love the plaid interior!

The plan for mine it to make it more "period correct" with 14" BBS basket-weaves, and hopefully a set of 80's era Recaros with the "Recaro" script running down the back of the seat. It will ride lower than stock, but it will be functional, certainly not a "stance" car.

I thought about the 1.8t, but decided on a N/A 2.0 ABA as I don't want or need 200 hp in a 1900 lb front drive car. (140 whp will do just fine) I also don't want or need the complexity and heat of a turbo and I prefer the crisp throttle response of a nice N/A motor.

To each his own though, and that is a pretty bitchin car.