1981 Volkswagen Rabbit

Pickup Truck

1.6 Diesel

Manual

1V1KG0178BV172690

Clear

Diesel

I initially had this truck listed as a project truck but I am re-listing this truck after I did some more research and found out that this truck was parked do to a blow head gasket.I mentioned this before but what I did not know there was a rebuilt engine put in and was never put back on the road. The head gasket blew because of a clogged radiator and bad fan switch.Although I am tired of projects I decided to fix the problem.I took the head off and everything looked good. From what I can see someone did a rebuild on it because you can still see the hash marks on the cylinder walls where a bubble honer was used.Very clean inside.I do not know what extent was done to the engine but the pistons, valves,and cylinders all looked good. The head was checked and no cracks and is straight.I pop tested the injectors and the spray pattern was excellent and they all popped at 130 bar as they should.Glow plugs were also checked.So a new timing belt, water pump,radiator,fan switch,and belts were replaced.New clutch and engine and front transmission seals also replaced.I flushed the engine out so it is all clean inside.This engine runs excellent.It will need tires although the tires now will be alright for a while.This truck has been parked for several years so it will need a little TLC to complete..Body in really nice condition for it age.It is not perfect but way above average for it age.I had this truck up on my lift and I did not see any damage on the underside showing frame repairs.It is straight. Front horns straight.This is a Texas truck so no rust except for some surface rust that wipes off with a towel.There are two spots one by the camper top and the other by the windshield as seen in the pictures but no rust through I can see.There are a couple of dings on the roof.Strut towers are excellent. Bed is in good shape and has not been abused.Tailgate has a small dent but operates just fine.Dash has some cracks and the front windshield has cracks. Back glass is the VW factory sliding window.Hood needs to be adjusted.I can be reached at 817-371-7706 between 9AM-9PM central time.This truck will probably have to be towed or trailer since I have not run it on the road.I would go through the brakes before you drive it and pack the bearings to since it has been sitting several years.I am going to Farmington MI in about 10 days to pick up a Ford van I bought and I will trailer it to you for 375.00 but please call before you bid to make sure our schedules work together.I am willing to go a little out of the way if needed to drop off the truck.I suggest you call before bidding for this will make a good truck for someone who is looking for a diesel VW truck.I have done all I am going to do to this truck.It is your turn to finish.The truck has the actual truck 4 speed which is excellent for a non turbo engine.IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A VW PICKUP AND ARE WILLING TO PUT A LITTLE WORK INTO IT THIS WILL BE A GOOD TRUCK TO START WITH.THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION AND THE STARTING PRICE I FEEL IS A VERY FAIR PRICE CONSIDERING WHAT WAS DONE TO THIS TRUCK.PLEASE DO NOT WAIST MY TIME BY LOW BALLING ME SO YOU CAN FIX IT UP AND SELL IT.I WILL POST UPDATED PICTURES BY FRIDAY TO SHOW THE CHANGES.