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Title: NEWBIE; FIRST POST; MY NEW BEAUTIFUL '81 RABBIT DIESEL PICKUP
Post by: ReubenG on November 27, 2013, 04:40:37 pm
65,000 original miles; 4-speed; non-turbo; near mint condition!
Title: Re: NEWBIE; FIRST POST; MY NEW BEAUTIFUL '81 RABBIT DIESEL PICKUP
Post by: snakemaster on November 27, 2013, 07:27:46 pm
thats real nice , just ripe for a MTDI
Title: Re: NEWBIE; FIRST POST; MY NEW BEAUTIFUL '81 RABBIT DIESEL PICKUP
Post by: 745 turbogreasel on November 27, 2013, 07:45:57 pm
Damn, how do you buy that and forget to drive it for 20 years?
Title: Re: NEWBIE; FIRST POST; MY NEW BEAUTIFUL '81 RABBIT DIESEL PICKUP
Post by: trent77 on December 01, 2013, 09:29:40 pm
I live in Muscatine county, How did I miss this one?
Title: Re: NEWBIE; FIRST POST; MY NEW BEAUTIFUL '81 RABBIT DIESEL PICKUP
Post by: ReubenG on December 02, 2013, 09:13:44 am
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.
Title: Re: NEWBIE; FIRST POST; MY NEW BEAUTIFUL '81 RABBIT DIESEL PICKUP
Post by: trent77 on December 02, 2013, 09:51:34 am
I actually have a pic of it on my phone. I spoke with the guy about a month ago I think. Cool truck and welcome!!
Title: Re: NEWBIE; FIRST POST; MY NEW BEAUTIFUL '81 RABBIT DIESEL PICKUP
Post by: ReubenG on December 03, 2013, 09:26:26 am
Thanks!
Title: Re: NEWBIE; FIRST POST; MY NEW BEAUTIFUL '81 RABBIT DIESEL PICKUP
Post by: stewardc on January 16, 2014, 09:00:36 pm
Very nice find. Welcome fellow Rabbit truckite.  ;D