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1981 Vw Pick Up With 1.9l Turbo Diesel (caddy) 5spd on 2040-cars
US $8,500.00
Year:1981
Mileage:0
Location:
United States
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I had this VW diesel pick up built for me in Washington where these trucks and parts are very well known and desirable. It took many months to build and was finished in October 2012. I had a rust-free (minor surface rust) original 1.6 diesel for a starter truck. Had it disassembled and painted. I got a 1.9 turbo diesel motor and had it rebuilt. This included a new timing belt, water pump and pulley tensioners. The motor with delivery was $2700. I then spent another $1600 on the rebuild . The injection pump was not to my liking, so I bought a NEW one (not rebuilt). I had the transmission pulled. It looked good so just had it resealed with a new clutch. Brakes were all rebuilt along with the axle bearings. New struts and shocks. New exhaust from the down tube to rear. I had the steering rack rebuilt and the truck goes down the road nice and straight with no shakes rattles or squeaks. I then had the interior pulled out and had a later model VW gulf interior put in. To include door dash-board, door panels and the leather seats. Had a carpet kit put in along with a new headliner. I also had new door and window rubber installed. Steering wheel from a Scirocco.This is an LX model. It also has the slider rear window. The rear bed- cap comes with it and is in very good condition. The sliding windows work well along with the air-piston operated rear door. The truck over all is in very very good condition. It does not leak, drip or burn any oil. It starts up easily with fast-warming glow plugs. drives and brakes very well. Brakes 80/90 %, Tires about 70 % ?. I also did a clean install with remote power door locks.
The few things the vehicle needs if I were keeping it: 1) Temperature gauge stopped working ? 2) Turbo boost gauge is pegged (bad ground) 3) Small ding on passenger door (barley noticeable- see picture) paint-less dent repair will take care of it. 4) There is some minor wear on the drivers-seat outside bolster. Very minor (see pictures) (remember this is an old model interior). 5) small dent on front skirt under the front on the passenger side. This did not bother me enough the fix it (see pictures of front of car) I put about 8k miles on this car since the build. I have 3 cars and need to sell one of my toys. I have more then 13K into this one. gfriedman63@gmail.com email me your phone number for any questions |
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