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1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel Pickup With 35gal Grease Tank (83 Vw Veggie Wvo) on 2040-cars

Year:1983 Mileage:88122 Color: White /
 Burgundy
Location:

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Engine:1.6L diesel
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1V1KG0178DV038362 Year: 1983
Interior Color: Burgundy
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Rabbit
Trim: 2 door pickup truck
Drive Type: FWD
Mileage: 88,122
Sub Model: LX
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: White
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

This truck is not something most people would consider driving to pick up a date.  I did, and it was the best date of my life, but the body and interior are pretty rough.

That said, this truck is mechanically SOLID as described below, and I have most, if not all receipts.

Rebuilt:
Engine + clutch
Injector pump
Starter
Alternator

This truck starts up on the coldest day in February on the first try after sitting for two months.  No smoke with great pickup.  This thing ZIPS!

New (or relatively new):
Ball joints
Tie rod ends
CV boots
Timing belt
brake pads and shoes
Turned drums and rotors
shocks

Tires are in good shape

PLUS: comes with 35gal Greasecar fuel tank.  I planned to convert it, but I moved and no longer drive the car.

History: Someone gave it to me in poor mechanical condition in 2005. I needed it for a film project in 2009, so I made the investment and spent the time to get it running right.  I drove it for a year off and on after that. 

Besides the cosmetics, here's what needs attention:

- Balljoint bolts need to be replaced with hardened steel bolts
- AC doesn't work
- fan/defrost noisy and only works on high
- AC compressor mounting is broken (The belt system works, but the AC bracket needs to be repaired or replaced with non-AC belt and mount.)
- odometer broken
-It's loud, but not unbearable; sounds like a leak in the exhaust between the header and muffler

I, or someone in my family, starts and drives the truck every couple months, though it does sit idle for long periods.  I don't want to sell it, but it deserves more love and attention...


I'll be happy to answer any questions.  Thanks and happy bidding!

Vehicle sold AS-IS with no warranty.  All payment, regardless of type, must clear in full before title or vehicle exchange.  


On May-27-13 at 18:47:43 PDT, seller added the following information:

There is no stereo and someone else asked about rust. There is no structural rust to speak of other than average wear for the southern US, though the body has a few spots. It looks like someone did a poor job on the driver's side floor pan, though the pan itself is holding up fine.


On May-29-13 at 20:39:57 PDT, seller added the following information:

Tranny is 4 speed with fresh gear oil and new seals.

Rebuild was total -- cut crank, oversized pistons, etc.

I'd guess it has < 5k miles on the motor, and the 88k on the odometer must be close as the odometer broke while I owned it.

Fuel gage starting to go out, most likely the sending unit.

Let me be clear on the belt system: the broken AC compressor mont prohibits the compressor from securing fully to the vehicle.  Aside form the loose compressor, this creates slack in the belt system.  I've never had a problem, though do not recommend long distances (or making this your daily driver) without addressing this first.

Someone asked me about driving it to Ohio.  Long distance trips are your call, but I would not do it myself without fixing the parts that need to be fixed first.  

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