I just happened to be searching craigslist at the right time and jumped on it. I'm basically wanting to keep it all original and I'm not really interested in speed. I commute to work on the train, so it stays in the garage during the week.
One thing it needs is an e-brake, the handle is there, but no button... haven't looked at it yet. Also, there is a small rip in the driver's leatherette seat, and I would like to get some floor mats. Water pump is chirping a little, so I'll replace that soon. Very small hole in the LH floor pan viewable from underneath that will need attention eventually. Other than that it's basically new, absolutely no rust. Was Ziebarted a long time ago.
I would, however, like to paint the wheels (or ideally get them chromed, but they are the aluminum "manhole cover" type wheels and would be almost impossible to chrome from what I've heard) so I'm not sure how to proceed, maybe just a high quality paint? The steelies with the chrome caps might look better.
Also, down the road, I'll consider adding a wvo/svo fuel system.
Topic: NEWBIE; FIRST POST; MY NEW BEAUTIFUL '81 RABBIT DIESEL PICKUP (Read 3741 times)
