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For Sale/Looking For => Parts for Sale/Wanted => Topic started by: Vanagoner on July 07, 2008, 08:58:00 am

Title: Feeler: FS: '81 rabbit pickup- good body, bad engine
Post by: Vanagoner on July 07, 2008, 08:58:00 am

"81 1.6 n/a, 147K mi, California truck with no rust except on a couple of minor scrapes- quite straight.  Very nice bed without rust or major dings- covered by topper most of it's life.  Good tailgate.  
Engine needs longblock- head is junk, block is questionable.  PO had electrical issues which still need to be addressed (headlights don't work), non- stock instrument cluster, original speedo).  slider rear window.  fiberglass camper shell.  interior rough.  I'll post pictures as soon as I can and take the "Feeler" part out of the ad.
I'm thinking of asking $1200.  Am I being greedy or realistic?
thanks!

Title: Pickup
Post by: CODE4LS1 on July 11, 2008, 06:52:09 pm

Do you have any pics?  Is it gas or diesel?  TIA for your time.

Title: Feeler: FS: '81 rabbit pickup- good body, bad engine
Post by: Vanagoner on July 12, 2008, 08:41:19 am

1.6 n/a diesel, 4 speed-  I took pictures yesterday and I should have a link to them by Sunday.  This is a feeler on this board only, trying to get an idea of what I should ask.  I am also interested in trading for a 4 door diesel rabbit in decent running condition.

Title: Feeler: FS: '81 rabbit pickup- good body, bad engine
Post by: blkboostedtruck on July 12, 2008, 10:45:57 am

sure you lived closer i have a 4door rabbit
Duane

Title: Feeler: FS: '81 rabbit pickup- good body, bad engine
Post by: Pat Dolan on July 15, 2008, 11:24:06 am

Since you are in Denver, and I am North of 49, the price seems quite reasonable.  If I were in your driveway, I would probably be offering a grand in cash, with the trailer hidden around the corner and driving one of my old cars so you felt like you were doing me a favour.

Title: Feeler: FS: '81 rabbit pickup- good body, bad engine
Post by: Vanagoner on July 17, 2008, 09:20:49 pm

Finally some pictures-

(http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o394/Vanagoner/100_1030.jpg)
(http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o394/Vanagoner/100_1033.jpg)
(http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o394/Vanagoner/100_1041.jpg)
(http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o394/Vanagoner/100_1039.jpg)
(http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o394/Vanagoner/100_1037.jpg)

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Title: Feeler: FS: '81 rabbit pickup- good body, bad engine
Post by: foxracer1 on July 17, 2008, 09:33:09 pm

Very clean! looks good.

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