Author Topic: Going to get my Caddy! Loooong drive.  (Read 8130 times)

Reply #15July 22, 2008, 06:36:30 am

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« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2008, 06:36:30 am »
I think some states require any towed vehicle to have brakes as well, like the dolly having a surge brake or electric brakes or tapping into the vehicles brakes for a tow bar.
Jim
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Reply #16July 23, 2008, 04:55:35 am

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« Reply #16 on: July 23, 2008, 04:55:35 am »
Well, the problems have been solved-just not the way I wanted.  My wife and I had a talk about finances and the "economic feasability" :roll:  of my trip.  "we" decided that having one car to work on / play with was enough.  Doesnt she understand?  One is never enough!
Flush that air fare down the toilet :(
Oh well, I would rather live in a happy home instead of having that really nice, sweet, cherry, rust free, west coast caddy. :cry:  
I am sure one in that condition will show up here in the north east for the same $1500 I was going to get that one for. :roll:  
Thanks to all of you guy's who offered to help on the way, it was kind of you.
2009 Jetta TDI Loyal edition, 6-spd. 16V 2.0CR


1985 VW Golf 5-spd, 4-door, 1.6NA  Bought from orig. owner in Savannah with 42,000 miles.
"Making the jump NA to TD" slow but sure.

1980 VW Rabbit LS 5-spd, 4-door 1.6NA almost 450,000miles  RIP

Reply #17July 23, 2008, 07:21:51 am

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« Reply #17 on: July 23, 2008, 07:21:51 am »
Maybe you could post up the info on that one so that those of us on the left coast could snag it up?
dan

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Reply #18July 23, 2008, 08:01:24 am

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« Reply #18 on: July 23, 2008, 08:01:24 am »
He had a line of buyer's :cry:  :cry:  :cry:

If any of you guys are interested I know where here are two more as a package deal fo 1200.  One is rust free, one has a small hole under the rear glass.  It's a good deal.  I was going to buy them and trailer one home and sell the other.  Talked to the guy and he said there was a ton of new parts still waiting to go on.  One had a gti engine and tranny etc. Good deal for someone.
Looks like I am *** outa luck on this one.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/car/758636338.html

Here is one more, nice but a bit more money.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/760424740.html
2009 Jetta TDI Loyal edition, 6-spd. 16V 2.0CR


1985 VW Golf 5-spd, 4-door, 1.6NA  Bought from orig. owner in Savannah with 42,000 miles.
"Making the jump NA to TD" slow but sure.

1980 VW Rabbit LS 5-spd, 4-door 1.6NA almost 450,000miles  RIP

Reply #19July 28, 2008, 08:11:23 pm

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« Reply #19 on: July 28, 2008, 08:11:23 pm »
I live just outside of Madison, WI, I-90 goes through here, so if you have any trouble give my cell phone a call 608-513-6677 Good luck

Trent
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Reply #20August 17, 2008, 07:37:36 pm

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« Reply #20 on: August 17, 2008, 07:37:36 pm »
so are you getting it or not cause its back up on craigslist
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