Barn Find VW Rabbit Pickup Sitting for 25 Years: Rebuild Part 5

Alright my wonderful subscribers, the truck is even height now! Hope you enjoy this episode, we sure enjoy sharing with ya'll! Thank you again for the amazing support as we bring these rides back to life! Stay safe and healthy, you all are in our thoughts!
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[@sonofedmund5004]

That little truck is cool as f___. Enjoy the golden times working with your Dad, I used to love working with my Pa. He's been gone 9 years now, isn't a day goes by I don't think of him. You've got a good easy going style and some interesting projects keep up the good work!

[@BudgetBuildz]

😊 Definitely will! Im sorry you’re without yours, glad you have good memories with him. Thanks so much

[@bobbygill7992]

Looks good, lowering a Caddy is the only way to go, people don’t realize it’s not just a truck it’s a Volkswagen . Old Volkswagen’s don’t die they just get lower!

[@BudgetBuildz]

I feel the same! That’s the truth!

[@russellmackenzie2689]

Howzit from South Africa. Was there no way to rotate the back axle 180 degrees and use the same flat spots on the axle to lie on the leaf spring. The drums/cables would've been facing backwards but I think you could have rotated them 180 degrees and faced them forward again? Dig your content by the way. Be safe and be healthy!

[@rupe53]

@@russellmackenzie2689 ... I thought the same till I saw the shock mounts, which would have to be changed if you flipped the rest.

[@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354]

Noble cause to bring back cars/trucks that still have life in them and put them back on the road.

[@BudgetBuildz]

🙂

[@weinerdoggaragefatback4295]

What a team! Dad and son making it happen. Keeping these oldies going down the road.

[@BudgetBuildz]

😊😊

[@pollobionico]

So worth it! Such a pretty unique design. Very fair lines. Good call an bumper extraction.

[@paddycoffey7780]

Thanks for your latest offering. It sure does brighten up the long days on lockdown on this side of the world. God bless you and stay safe.

[@dice138]

Seeing this build bring back some memories of my own. My very first car was a 1976 Rabbit. I was still in high school and it was fun to drive. Been a subscriber pretty much since your channel started. Keep up the good work! And can't wait to see that Porsche finished. My most favorite build of the channel so far.

[@GeorgesMiniatureCars]

My first job after high school was delivering Chinese food. The owner had 2 VW Beetles then traded them in for 2 '76 VW Rabbits. My first car, '63 VW square back.

[@peteredwards9147]

Good team work with dad, keep safe and have fun good luck in these times

[@BudgetBuildz]

We get it done for sure! Thank you, you as well!

[@haydenuk02]

It’s nice to see a dad and son working together to bring back old classics amazing work and thanks for the content stay safe and hope you all are doing well

[@colerippeon3903]

Your channel is great because your bringing back one off stuff. Keep dping oddball stuff. Everyone is tired of ls, 2jz, and cummins swaps. We all enjoy what your doing

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks so much for the kind comment 😊

[@melaniomaghirang5993]

Your welcome guys! More power! I love what your doing!

[@73twall]

You mean "Moe powah, baby", right? I might just be hungry for donuts.

[@MrDemonchild71]

@@73twall lightning lightning lightning

[@GeorgesMiniatureCars]

Really enjoy your humor, and easy going attitude. Love what you're doing with the Rabbit! I'm hooked on the Porsche! 😃✌

[@saha6818]

I like how it looks low and without bumpers. Nice work.

[@RetoldTaIe]

FITMENT IS ACTUALLY REALLY GOOD

[@kirk467]

Looks great brother, I can’t wait to see more on the 66-350 tow truck! Love your channel! Love the Rabbit! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheDtwilson]

I lowered my 1981 in 1998 by removing the bottom leaf and it had a softer ride and I put in some adjustable camber shims. I miss that truck!

[@MrKubbler]

Perfect patina, I liked the bumpers thou. To each their own.

[@huntaway365_]

Once again. Brilliant. Thank you 👍

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@NikolitheRussian]

Wow, that little VW has an amazing stance! Those wheels were the perfect choice. Are you leaving the bumpers off? I think a front and rear roll pan would look great

[@dashcroft1892]

Loving the progress and the beautiful sneak peaks of springtime foliage. Stay safe out there. All the best from BC to SC.

[@GeorgesMiniatureCars]

The birds chirping in the morning was the perfect sound track for this video! 😊

[@davidp2888]

Loving the progress on all the vehicles.

[@keironastbury9399]

Great to see you're going well & that rabbit is looking brilliant nice & low & level with a great paint job that would be fantastic, you've both done a great job of it keep up the great work guys & stay safe can't wait to see the next episode.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks so much! You as well! 🙂

[@matthewjohnston1400]

That truck is really cool.

[@felixhoffmannv.meinigen7776]

What a sweet little ride,the partina looks super cool. Greetings from Germany! (Here is the name for that car VW Caddy,if you are lucky you will see one or two of them in a year,pretty rare even here.)

[@brianfernandes5480]

it looks flipping awesome , you and you're dad rock

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks so much! 😃😃😃😊

[@MrDemonchild71]

When i was alot younger I got stuck at a green light for what seemed like forever at Maroubra beach with cops behind me in an unregistered 74 Audi fox trying to find first gear, it kept going in reverse or 3rd. Worst shift ever when they get some play in them. I love how this is looking, that ride height looks good and even better with the bumpers gone. I like it a lot.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Haha 😁 thank you!

[@benjaminrodrigues6257]

Really been enjoying watching your builds over here in the UK. VW pickup looks amazing. Great job

[@Frosty_tha_Muskrat]

Everytime I see this truck I think...this is what Charlie Brown would drive!

[@craftedobsessions2131]

I like it with the bumpers on her

[@BudgetBuildz]

So do I 🙂

[@1ocean515]

The perfect approach. Thanks for the content!

[@airheadvw4479]

It sits perfect. Sweet little truck

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you 😊

[@radracer2033]

Looking good! I think the front end needs something to cover up those holes though

[@philmartin4970]

Never seen one of those before it's a really cool little truck after watching your channel I'm really interested in a older diesel

[@oldhouseredux7733]

I love yer channel and the uplifting message at the end of this video! Thanks!

[@danesen]

Bumperless looks good just needs a body panel to fill in the space below the tailgate.

[@370znez]

Looking awesome. Make a custom fiberglass front spoiler or air dam. Be safe up there.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks! Sounds like a good idea! 🙂 You as well!

[@carguy4658]

I really like your Rabbit Pickup. It just seems to have, personality.

[@VidiSLTU]

Looks fantastic !

[@davidhughes1634]

Looking good guys,keep it up,stay safe as always👍

[@matthewjohnston1400]

Watching videos produced during the pandemic period with the obligatory public health statements in an unpleasant reminder of how the world went insane for two years and has yet to fully recover. With that out of the way, thanks for another great video.

[@Jon_2218]

1:02 mark ... SUPER DAD! Thx 4 tha vid, much appreciated, stay safe, peace out!

[@BudgetBuildz]

😀 glad you’re enjoying! You as well!

[@sugim2414]

Thanks for the great job you're doing on all the vehicles. I keep checking for new uploads on your channel every week. In fact, I found your channel by chance a few months ago when I was watching a Polish Porsche rebuild by Mikiciuk and I've been a big fan of yours since the very moment you got the targa out from the junkyard. Can't wait to see your porsche completed. Keep on doing what you do best! You've got loads of followers here in Poland:-)

[@Waveito2]

it looks amazing keep up the good work

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks so much! 🙂

[@michaelyeaple8468]

It's perfect 👍 brother.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you 😀

[@technomen0872]

Yo that thing honestly looks so good low

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you 😊

[@batmansk6]

Such a cool car, awesome job dude

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks so much 😊

[@jeffsmith8632]

Really looks good lowered like that. Nice!

[@richardsikorski1260]

Put some euro buppers on your rabbit it would nice with a nice paint job

[@paulmullins4439]

Looks pretty good good job keep up the great work thanks for sharing

[@deborahchesser7375]

Love it! My buddy had a diesel in school, when gas was .80 and it got 50 mpg so yeh, cheap to drive even then

[@rskalisky]

That thing is spotless underneath, even the pinch welds are straight. I'd personally get another bumper on there, you can drill a hole in the shocks to compress them and have it sit closer to the body.

[@john914]

looks sweet! put a lip spoiler on that thing. God bless

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks so much! Definitely will!

[@r100wyn]

Great video, cant wait to see more on all the projects 👍🍺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@lateefcarrere1649]

SAFETY GLASSES! Ok, that's my only complaint. Otherwise, this truck rocks. Maybe you could source some "nerf" bars for the front and back, since you're going with the bumper delete. And, yeah, she's going to need a little help in the drive train. It sounded like you were trying to light the tires up, but the truck had other ideas. It's good to hear you're busy at work, and hopefully your Dad's work will pick up, too. Take care out there.

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

The layed out look is a goodx one for sure

[@juanmauricioneira7864]

Congratulations!! Super!!

[@philipnewton7524]

Hi mike Interesting video When I started working on cars in the late 80 s I bought cars that were not on the road here in the uk a car or van needs to pass a m.o.t before u can drive it on the road it last for 12 months u then need.to pay road tax I bough my self a Ark Welded then on to a Mig welder I put floors in all welding repaires I bought cheap cars made my money on then sold them on loved it mate I hope u will start wearing safety glasses when using the grinder to protect ur eyes keep the videos coming great stuff. Keep Safe phil in the uk

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks, sweet Phil! I always wear them now 🙂

[@jangles1839]

I bought a brand new 94 Nissan Hardbody pickup and I slammed it! I ran the torsion bars all the way down in the front and ran a mono leaf spring and 3" lowering blocks in the rear. The pin to keep the axle from twisting or shifting didn't have enough threads to put it back on without the extra springs but, I was young and dumb & didn't care so I ran it anyway! Luckily it never shifted and when I traded it in, it easily went back to stock

[@jackallen6261]

Well, not really my thing but hey it's your truck man! Rock on!!

[@bryansantos6796]

Incredible ! , Nice job...

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you!

[@fransterhorst3694]

Wondeful! love what you did to this one, cool looking wheels too.

[@Biggja22]

There's a company I follow I think called small bumpers that make euro spec bumpers for that clean look

[@rupe53]

Lowering looks good but now you have no suspension travel in the rear unless you relocate the bump-stops. Even still, there's probably only enough room for 2" of travel. You may want to consider welding up some drop plates for the spindles and put the suspension geometry back to stock. Yes, more work but you gain function.

[@rickygs6434]

My dad had one, he drove for 5 years, got 50 mpg with it. Sold it because it was a diesel and even when plugged in had to jump to start in the NY winter, New batteries, oil heaters Nothing worked so he sold it.

[@BudgetBuildz]

They are not cold natured for sure!

[@josemejia2923]

excellent video. we are very attentive to everything you do to that beautiful caddy

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks so much!

[@davidbeattie4294]

My first new car was a 76 Rabbit 2dr 4spd. I added a Kami front air dam under the bumper and a VW rally anti-sway bar to the rear end and called it a day. One of the things I loved about the Rabbit was its supple, controlled ride. It stayed composed even if the road wasn't smooth. It also had enough ground clearance to make it useful in the snow and less likely to hang up on a dirt road. I will never understand why you would waste the time and money to make a car less useful, safe, and comfortable. I get the looks bit but not enough to pay with crap performance every time I drove the thing. Just sayin'

[@SteveHacker]

FFFANTASTIC!!! As usual! ... Ok... But don’t forget about some motorcycle wrenching videos... Just sayin... LOL! 😉😉😉 ... And just my two cents worth: I’m not even a boat person, but I bet some videos of you working on boats at work would also be very popular...

[@TylerLinner]

Height looks good. Probably about the height mine was. Don't feel bad to take a few days off now and then. Take care of yourself!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@jsilverssilvers9107]

Thought it was going to be too low but when you got finished it looks great

[@TimSammartino]

looks so much better without the bumper

[@calvemar]

Good job man. Am i the only one that looked away when he started welding?

[@GeorgesMiniatureCars]

I did too but realized on film, TV or video it only affects the camera which can't reproduce the intensity of the light. You obviously have good survival instincts so keep on staying safe!✌

[@glenncampbell9126]

I like the wheels.

[@Oyvind88]

Love the car, looks awsome, love too see getting some love and new parts😁😁 Stay safe too and fixing old cars😁😁

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks man! 😊

[@houseonpleasantstreet9774]

I love that vw. You are very lucky to be able to wrench on old cars with your father. Im sure you realize that. Great chanel. I think the front bumper needs to go back on. Maybe tucked in a bit. Just my opinion. Keep up the good work 👍

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks so much! It definitely does! 😊

[@tomrausch7014]

Wrench all you can with your dad, I lost mine before I turned 9.

[@morgansword]

Different for sure and if you like it then be happy. No one else to please but you so so be it

[@BudgetBuildz]

😊

[@johnlad1481]

Shes looking nice dude I would of used a measuring tape to measure the drop at the front on the coilovers so you get her sitting level..👍

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks much! We definitely need to do some fine tuning once everything settles in 🙂

[@shaunkissane]

Straight pipe. I had one with 420k miles on it. 1.6d and I also had a GTi pickup

[@thewilliamss2392]

Low n slow she's looking good all round

[@simonleavesley3986]

Yeah boy , flipped it !! Looks low bro , loving this project , keep up the good work

[@collinwelch4744]

Love it man keep the vw truck videos coming. Maybe a stained wooden bed would look really cool

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you! Funny you say that, did you see my last truck? 🙂

[@davidryan573]

Cool build, everything you’ve done can be put back. Love the wide variety of content, thanks. Is there any way we can help you out with parts or gift cards at Auto Parts Stores?

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks, yes it can! I really do appreciate that! I’m working with a few companies soon that are “sponsoring” the channel and will allow you all to buy some products that I feel are very handy to have, inexpensive. This will help support the channel and you will get something out of it 🙂

[@Jeff-B69]

Love it looks really good don't see many of those way over her in OZ land hope you you are not goingtopaintit as that patina looks fantastic just give it a good wipe cover with WD40 that protects it love it..

[@jeremywimer8842]

Great video as always! One of my favorite channels, keep up the good work! That thing sits perfect!

[@73twall]

Goodyear agrees - it sits "perfect".

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks so much! 😊 Really glad you’re enjoying!

[@danielfisch655]

Looks amazing lowered!!! 👍🏽👊🏽😷

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks so much!

[@josemontano7767]

Cool I wish I could find something nice like this. I would put a Golf R engine in it.

[@Esparda31]

Styling question - is the round headlight front end on your donor car in salvageable condition? To me it looks better and its as per the original design. Worth swapping over if possible in my view. Keep up the good work!

[@tomrausch7014]

Loved the round headlight look.

[@tntchitwood]

Looking good man.

[@nikitaivanov1536]

Looks so sweet! Euro bampers maybe? Or is it impossible to find in States?

[@waltertorres3323]

I really enjoy your channel and I just love the Volkswagen pickup. I hope one day to have one can’t wait to see what else your gonna do

[@marlonchin1214]

I love it, can't wait to find one for myself, keep up the great content

[@almclean4835]

Looks good lowered, even better you’ve taken the crappy bumpers off

[@richardcline1337]

Everybody to their own likes but just glad it's yours and not mine. I HATE lowered vehicles with a passion! Otherwise I like what you did with that old truck.

[@AndrewHCann]

Keep going take vechile shows in future to show to and be amazing to see too!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks! I love bringing them to shows, I think you’ll be excited for what’s coming up next for this little truck!

[@79beans347]

This thing is just super cool. I love everything you did to it and it couldn't look any better because the patina is even cool. I wouldn't change a thing and all the nay sayers are the ones who would have let the thing rot away so I wouldn't worry about them. Great job as always and can't wait until you do the cool v8 swap on the datsun or Toyota cant remember what it was lol. I'm building a 79 pinto and putting a 347 stroker in it and its going to be a cool ride also. Keep up the funny stuff in the video I get a good laugh out of that kinda stuff like rolling out of the back of the truck like u slept in it from working on it so late. I've actually done it before when I was younger lol

[@ianallen2]

When reversing out of your drive, the drivers side front mudflap was dragging on the road. Thats what the noise was.

[@leonardwalters154]

I'm glad business is opening back up for you, I'm beginning to think that the Nash you are talking about is a blue tooth car,just haven't seen it yet

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you 🙂 Haha it’s been on the channel 😊

[@norbertpecheq3427]

Can´t wait till I see it with new paint and other cool things..!! Stay healthy and keep up your great work!! P. S- I really thought it´s your older brother ,not FATHER..!!

[@leslierhodes5467]

You should see if you can source a set of European chrome bumpers for this it makes it look quite neat

[@BudgetBuildz]

They sure would look good! I’m keeping an eye out for some 🙂

[@aske777]

Nice patina... :) I I have a 79 Passat ( Dasher ) Wagon.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you! Sweet!

[@realtyro753]

Hope you go in to detail with that bushing kit