1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup. A Long Term Follow Up: Living, And Working With Truck As A Daily.

[@american236]

I 100% agree about USING IT. Good on you!

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Thanks, I hurts more to see it just sitting there not being used

[@GTIFabric]

These are fantastic vehicles. I've been slowly building a long door pickup with the front half of an 84 rabbit. Used to read the rusty rabbit long ago.

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Wow! That brings back memories. Well, I'm still here. Much older, and a lot more sober, but still here. I always wanted to get a long door pickup, but my welding skills are not up to snuff. Great to hear from a fan from back in the 2000 era!!

[@roberthoffman4713]

Sweet ride. I miss my 1980 rabbit.

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

I've had a few. My last truck was also an 80 model, and my first car was an 80 2door c model. Black with the lipstick red interior. Sweet car!

[@meagenb4968]

Very cool. I'm with you, Eric. What's the sense of owning and staring at a car/truck? Yes, its a classic but you, better than anyone, can keep it in good repair (pardon the pun). If driving it makes you happy-drive it! 😊

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Bingo! I love this truck, but if be doing it no favors to have it collecting dust on the garage. I drove it nearly every day, and use it for what it was made for.

[@ValTek_Armory]

I miss small pickups like these. Modern trucks are way too big

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Agree 1000%. I'd love to see a return to these compact work trucks. manufactures know there is a high demand for them as well, but profit margins are MUCH higher for the "Bro" trucks with 100K worth of needless options and a 4 foot bed.

[@MrSGL21]

45 years ago a bunch of German engineers were like ...man we are VW but the Americans and the Aussies like trucks. Maybe we could make something they would buy and use. Turns out they were nearly 1/2 century ahead in thinking. Those guys put a bunch of time, work, and effort making an affordable and cheap to own small practical truck. Leaving it parked in a garage or only taking it to car shows does the truck a disservice, and it dishonors the work those people put into making it.

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

I've never read truer words! Thanks!

[@johnblanton-fd3jf]

I agree , vintage vehicles and tools need to be taken care of and used , that’s what they were made for . Work it !

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Right?!? No good if it just sits collecting dust.

[@christophermichaels6569]

Hope I can get my hands on one of these soon

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

I am selling this one- It has been great to me, but it is time to move on the other things.

[@brettbanta2100]

Cool ass truck, but man, I'm spoiled and need some a/c. Im from Louisiana and live in Houston now, and if u don't have any air, life reslly sucks 😂. Killer lil truck though

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

It does get pretty hot in the summer- The summers in Raleigh we a bit rough

[@brettbanta2100]

@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs oh yeah, it gets plenty hot over there too.

[@bigblockcutlass123]

Were are you at, I have one, you have it for what ever scrap is, it's a diesel and does run, body shot.

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

North Western NC. How about you?

[@bigblockcutlass123]

​@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairsMid Michigan

[@yamkaw346]

I love my 81 pickup, WHERE did you find that new fuel sending unit? I’ve never been able to find one for mine

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

I have a brand new one for sale on my Ebay page. Search Farpoint Farms

[@yamkaw346]

@ Thanks! Purchased.

[@aprillovesgolf7042]

I love mine, ❤️. 1981, yellow DX, 163,000 miles daily driver. I'm looking for a drivers side door arm rest, mine is falling apart. Other than that shes fancy.

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Glad to hear that you are making it a daily driver!

[@michaelllzan]

thinking about buying one in my home town 180k miles, anyone know if they're had to work on idk about diesel

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

These are great cars that hold their value, and are very simple in design. I say go for it!

[@justinfeik4070]

Is it a bad idea to buy one of these if I don’t have a garage or know how to fix cars?

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

When I bought my first one in 1990, I didn't know how to work on cars and didn't have a garage. I say go for it!

[@patrickziemke1412]

👍

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Yup!

[@worldalvin]

Gas motor? Wow

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

I have had ones the were diesel before, this one is gas.

[@Ranchhand323]

And now , you've jinxed yourself by bragging on it ...😅

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Probably! Let's hope not though. Love the old girl.

[@robertgarrett2290]

Needs a VR6

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

I'm a purist. The CIS fuel injection in these 1980 models was the peak of engineering. No computer, no sensors, just 100% mechanical injection. I wouldn't consider tossing it for a few extra HP.

[@rallipete]

Car are meant to be used!

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Agreed!!! 100% I want to use my classic as a truck!!

[@user-ur2ys8yu1d]

Just enjoy your truck. don’t put him to work! Nice great pickup.

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Too late, I do use this as a truck- I don't abuse it, but she is still a truck-- Fair weather that does not go in the snow and salt/ stays home on rainy days

[@user-ur2ys8yu1d]

Mister, where did you get a parts for the little Caddy? I have one 81 diesel. but I want to know where I can get a parts, in case I need them!

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

I had to order a fuse box from Germany- Took forever to get here, ebay is a good place, craingslist and marketplace helps.