Barn Find VW Rabbit Golf Pickup Sitting for 25 Years! :Rebuild Part 2

[@sparksfireandbalingwire8467]

Those things are indestructible. I used to work with a guy that had 400k on one. Might still have it for all I know. He said it got over 50 mph. Really cant beat German engineering.

[@tuppersdad]

Unless you do like my uncle and drive around with tho oil light on. We had one of these for work.

[@mwilliamshs]

50 mph is pretty slow

[@CXensation]

Unless you drive it in Europe. Here it will be well and truly eaten up by rust within 10-15ys.

[@jerrylindstrom3323]

we have a VW polo with 410-420 000km on it and the engine is like new

[@jerrylindstrom3323]

@@CXensation atleast here in finland when there is road salt basically the whole year

[@MirceaD28]

Merry Christmas. I would love to see a total restoration of this car, since not many of them are around.

[@danishghostrider]

Saw one of these a few days ago, fully restored, beautiful red color.

[@wesleyalan9179]

A guy that lives near me drives one everyday..hes the only one in town, probably 10 towns all the way around that drives one everyday, lol!

[@larrybrown1984]

Fun! I’ve got an ‘81. Drives great. I did have to replace my vacuum booster as it was sticking, due to internal rust, causing brakes to drag. About 250,000 on mine. My paint is in good shape and the poor thing actually has taken out 2 deer! Repaired and running. I did have ‘normal’ rust, at the corners of the windshield where water could sit, under the gasket and not drain. Pulled windshield, fixed rust and replaced gasket. It’s a fun truck. I think I need to replace the injectors (I have the tips) as it’s pretty doggy but at 50+ MPG who cares!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Sweet! One thing to check is the injector timing, if a belt has even been done and that was messed with but not put correct it’ll make a huge difference. I just kick them back and forth until I get the sweet spot where it makes good power but doesn’t blow a ton of smoke and have never had an issue! A fresh set of injectors will definitely make a difference too!

[@EarlLeeBird]

You can use booster and bigger master cylinder from Passat B3 or Golf mk2 to improve the brakes a bit, also you can use vented front discs and thinner pads from Golf Mk2 GTI to improve it a bit further - these parts have maybe better availability and prices today :)

[@Grindolgarage]

Finally! First! Channel is going in a good solid direction man. Glad i found the channel while it’s still developing and young.

[@BudgetBuildz]

You’re the first! 🙂 thank you! Glad to have you!

[@chrisj197438]

Budget Buildz Great channel that is sure to grow. Please don’t do like many other channels and start pinning your own comments and pushing merch.

[@RachaelSA]

@@chrisj197438 its expensive to do this and every little bit of money helps.

[@nevinhough2683]

When you turned into your driveway, sounds like you might need CV joints

[@BudgetBuildz]

Nevin Hough Haha yeah! They’re terrible! 😅

[@esharbirsinghsekhon43]

Do change the timing belt. Asap.👍

[@BudgetBuildz]

You know it! It appears it had a belt and water pump done shortly before it was parked, which made me decide to atleast run it around the neighborhood...although that was 25 years ago lol, first thing now is to change it!

[@chrisboissoneault7798]

love these real life budget videos you do a great job for little money!

[@johnfalkenstine8377]

These engines were notorious for frozen rings and defective cylinder heads. First sign of bad rings is bad starting because of compression issues. ATK from Japan made a complete replacement cylinder head. I used to do one engine every three days, take it apart, remove the frozen rings, throw away the entire cylinder head. Replace the rod bearings, then back together. You need a special VW tool to time the injection pump.

[@MoldyFarms]

Might want to blur your house number man some people are crazy

[@ibidu1]

Maybe they will come to his house and restore all his car for him

[@bikerboy674]

Stupid comment

[@mhawkins1975]

I love the wheel change 😂

[@BudgetBuildz]

😁😁

[@bueno03015]

The trunk alone in good shape is 1-2k worth

[@s.sestric9929]

You can get rid of the rust staining on the paint with CLR, if you want.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Cool, thanks for the input!

[@workingmansrestorations7071]

@@BudgetBuildz i was going to mention that also... I have seen it done before, dont remember how it was done but i remember the results were good

[@chevyman7021]

New sub here, been trying to figure out who you remind me of, then you made that goofy face while driving, then it hit me, Enos from the dukes of hazzard. I enjoy the videos, thank you for the entertainment sir.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Glad to have you! Haha idk if that’s a good thing or....😅 🙂

[@keithmumford1164]

Part of me says keep her original. Part of me says full restomod. Subtle, but modern.

[@RustyRatchetGarage]

Where’s the Porsche

[@BudgetBuildz]

I’ll have a video up before the end of the week! 😀

[@andy1056]

Great little truck for running future race engines to and from the machine shop 😀. Repair or neutralize any important rust, and leave the paint alone. Merry Christmas!

[@BudgetBuildz]

That’s the plan! I think it’ll be fun to run the channels future race engines back and from the machine shop 😉

[@MrHowieZ1973]

Let me let you in on a little secret. Dads live for moments like this when their sons take off in an old junk wagon.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Howie Z ☺️☺️

[@MatchboxGarage]

Throw on some clear and that truck is finished!

[@jamesgrigg6831]

absolute nooooo, the wetsand and buff will restore it back to a factory shine

[@samrugh]

I worked @ Volkswagen of America /Westmoreland& built that truck. I drove one exactly like yours..There were only 5,000 1980 diesels made.

[@damariscuello3849]

Canto chests was camioneta

[@damariscuello3849]

@@jamesgrigg6831 canto chests was camionsta

[@damariscuello3849]

Me Gusta was csminesta

[@walterrobbins4470]

You’re working on a German pickup. The tire is not “no bueno” it’s “nicht ser güt”

[@danielfulop]

that's an awesome deal you just made! Would be at least 3000 EUR for this in the EU... and nice ones are sold around 7-8k

[@WareWolf801]

The video of you driving the rabbit-truck with your friend in the passenger seat -- both were grinning ear to ear. THAT is what I think this little truck brings to the table; a smile at the hilarious nature of this 'crazy' little light duty work truck.. It's a rabbit thats also a truck!

[@BudgetBuildz]

That’s right! More smiles per mile than a lot of vehicles..even as goofy and slow as it is 🙂 yeah my dad and I get a kick out of getting this stuff going!

[@owen_03montero]

I already love this channel. You will make it big 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you! 🙂 glad to have you!

[@pinzgauernorcal]

did you do a compression test?

[@BudgetBuildz]

I have not, engine runs very smooth and even. I don’t suspect anything but when I pull the injectors I’ll check while I’m in there 👍🏻

[@nicostenfors5690]

@@BudgetBuildz Common problem is head or head gasket failure so a leakdown test in the cooling system would tell alot. Greetings from Finland.

[@MannyMambo26]

SPRAY IT DOWN WITH AWESOME AND MICROFIBER CLOTH. YOU CAN BUY AWESOME AT THE DOLLAR TREE.

[@JacobPeterson-wr6rj]

Good luck 👍 Love the vids

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying them!

[@almclean4835]

Learnt to drive in Golf, Rabbit to you over the other side of the pond. Great wee cars. I’m from Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@BudgetBuildz]

Awesome!

[@alanaudi640]

Nice job But I think it needs new engine mounts

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks! Yessir probably so!

[@jasonkowitz4598]

Loving how this little truck is coming along!!!

[@djpsycokidd7413]

The rustic look fits it I would only clear coat it after a nice wash

[@rogerdale5451]

...klaketyklaketyklakety... indestructo....

[@pstlgrp3183]

Was that an Austin Healey Sprite in the background?

[@BudgetBuildz]

MG Midget 🤙🏻

[@xaviermarfaing7253]

I love jour Truck, the patina is Nice like this. Have fun with it. It so fun to run those old vw.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you! 🙂

[@timsmith5788]

i had an 81 with 4 speed took a 5 speed out of a vw scirocco put in the truck made a big improvement on the highway !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BudgetBuildz]

5 speed would definitely make a huge difference!

[@MnPaul1]

@@BudgetBuildz The 5 speed from the Scirocco is the one to get. It is a close ratio 5 speed with a higher 5 gear for highway crusing.

[@enriquelopez9124]

The reason I say is like some surface rust or brown stains would come out, also the factory rims, would get their shine back, doesn**t have to be full strength, plus the undercarriage would look nice after being so long parked.

[@joshuavanhoozer1518]

Saweeeeeeeeet I'm happy to see it on the road.....and yes I'd love to see more of this and more of your projects.....love the content bro..... Merry Christmas :)

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you! I’ll keep getting the projects coming!

[@sebdoudou28]

Cool un caddy ! Bon courage et joyeux Noël 👍

[@Human2Ai2030]

Those wheels and white wall tyres are completely date related awesome! Keep truck completely original! Patina and all . Great looking truck.

[@davyboycolon530]

I love the truck and it’s Diesel engine . In the late 80’s early 90’s I took two diesel rabbits and made one completely rebuilt rabbit .. I was a master VW tech for 15 years and had a love for vw’s ... you have a special vehicle there even if it doesn’t look like it ...

[@BudgetBuildz]

Davyboy Colon Sweet! Thank you so much!

[@TheLionAndTheLamb777]

Around the same time my father and I had a wrecked carbureted, fuel injection, and a diesel. We swapped the diesel engine, radiator, starter, transmission etc into the gasoline rabbit. Then we used the best trim parts etc off of the FI model.

[@DoubleOSeven007]

Love the Patina & Graphics. European round headlights and front bumper would simplify the front even more. Tyres have steel liners. If you’ve ever tried to remove a tyre from a wheel on your own, you know how tough it is. I had a cutting disc to a tyre once and could barely get through it. Keep it under 50mph it’ll be fine. Owned x2 Mk1’s & x4 Mk2’s. Cheap parts, easy to work on, 30mpg, gets a lot of attention. Folks love um especially the more basic models. 1990 CL Auto at the moment. Mk1’s are prettier but Mk2’s are a bit more usable for a daily. I’m up to 62k mileage on my current Mk2 rolling resto. Enjoying the videos. You know your stuff 👍🏻😎

[@MannyMambo26]

USE RUST DE SOLVER FROM AUTO ZONE. IT WILL CONVERT AND STOP THE RUST.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Manny Montero Thanks for the suggestion!

[@moran68]

Great job ! Happy Christmas to you and your family ! 👍😊

[@ChrisVideo33]

Such fun cars... keep the color. Before you know it your little ones will be driving it. I had one... an '81...gas... put a HT (or RD?) 1.8 liter hydraulic lifter GTi motor (10:1 comp) in it. That thing scooted. I sure miss it. It was rear ended by a Dodge 3/4 ton work truck. Thank god for head rests as my head (rest) knocked out the rear window.

[@MrDemonchild71]

This looks like a chopped version of the 75 audi fox I had but that had a north south engine but was a front drive. It had a lot of passat parts and 2 carbs.

[@killerdubber]

This makes me miss my caddy. She was a different animal though. 180hp 9a, close ratio trans. Slammed on the ground... freaking death trap, but it was fast. Lol. Good on ya for saving this one. They're getting fewer and farther between. 👍👍

[@stevepringle2295]

fun times.

[@far574]

I remember when these were new on the lot. I always wanted one.

[@BudgetBuildz]

I’d love to have seen one new!

[@travismiranda8089]

I have a question for you. I'm in the process of purchasing a 81 Volkswagen pickup diesel with the 1.6 L. Do all these motors come with a turbo diesel or only did some of them?

[@caterpillarkiller1970]

Just found your videos. Love them rabbits! Had 4 if them in the day. Never was able to find a pickup here in western Pa. I'd give my left one to find one in that condition here for $500!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Haha glad to have you!

[@steffendhonau]

If you have issues with power/ Injection stuff please consider that the injectors are an important part of the system, the KZbin channel Mercedes source will provide a lot of knowledge how to check and rebuild yourself even if Mercedes uses different type of injection pumps. I have manuals (in German language) for this engine set the timing requires special but inexpensive tools. If you have any questions or need parts from Europe feel free to ask!

[@Dog.soldier1950]

FYI these were made in Pennsylvania and back in the day I regularly got 44 MPG. I got rid of it when I passed it on to my son and finally sold it when the SECOND engine died on him.

[@mhawkins1975]

That old fuel looked like treacle 🤣

[@BudgetBuildz]

I know it was terrible! 😅

[@alexandruduta8102]

[@bobbyjohnson2802]

Mate call it a Ute

[@harveyhandbanana]

Word to the wise from a dude who has been through the wringer with one of these little beasties. Replace that old coolant expansion tank, use only new German water pumps and thermostats, check your timing belt religiously. Also the coolant temp gauge is to be watched like a hawk at all times. I'd recommend an aftermarket one if you can swing it the factory ones are dicey at best. Always willing to lend a hand or knowledge if you're not sure or need advice or resources. The cooling system is the only thing keeping the head from warping on these things be sure it's well taken care of and fresh cheers.

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

I'm in the UK. Don't ever remember seeing one of those here. We had VW Caddys but the ones I remember were 3 door vans. I would love to put a VR6 in one of those and keep it as a ratty sleeper type.

[@garrykellogg3215]

13:40 Gumbert Apollo? 17:30 The good Jumper Cables. I have a set, and they are over 30 years old, and they are far better than anything on the market today.

[@MrStingraybernard]

My rabbit had that same baby blue interior color

[@BudgetBuildz]

Ron Bernard Sweet!

[@MatchboxGarage]

The bumpers are hideous. Will look great without them

[@BudgetBuildz]

It’ll get new bumpers! I found out the hard way not to run completely bumperless....lol

[@shanea1522]

I have a 84 I just got running today been sitting since the mid 90s has 115k on the odometer

[@jamestorrens645]

I'm kind of surprised it was never scrapped in all its time sitting. But, I guess its in better hands now.

[@mhawkins1975]

I love those pick ups .good luck.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you!

[@redwood410]

she should start her own channel, but mon-fri she is conferencing with 300 students.

[@ThrottleGrotto]

great work getting the caddy rolling - I hope my barn find project goes as easy!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you! I hope so too!

[@jacob3709]

16:06 that guy sounds like Si Robertson

[@enriquelopez9124]

That is some unique pick up, the volkswagen rabbit, the pick up looked like it was bigger than the rabbit hatchback, now that red rabbit sounds like a diesel , I was thinking to give a good thorough cleaning,,I would have used a power wash, it would have taken the brown stain out,who knows maybe it would take a lot of surface rust out,,🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@BudgetBuildz]

Enrique Lopez I’ll definitely give it a try 🙂 just didn’t want to blast any paint off 😅

[@unokarpa4405]

музыка громче голоса, выровни уровни + музыкальный вкус у тебя сомнительный.. желаю успехов в твоём хобби со старыми машинами

[@jamesdean2939]

I’ve been looking for over a year now. Must be nice to find one for 500$ 😪

[@redwood410]

just trying to help, My wife teaches Theatre...

[@ChristopherSmith-ly6ng]

This is the first video I've seen on this channel and as soon as I saw that he had an old VW rabbit I automatically had to subscribe to his channel because anyone who likes old VW's is worth my time watching when it come to revival and/or restoration videos like this

[@BudgetBuildz]

😃😃 glad to have you! Thanks!

[@60EFFIE]

Not sure why car videos gotta have that crappy euro dance music!

[@workingmansrestorations7071]

I havent seen one of those for a long time

[@JBD0909]

Such a cute little pickup. Would look nice next to my 85 S10

[@redwood410]

I purchased a 2015 Mercedes GLK350 with subframe damage. That's my rebuild project next week. busted steering rack, subframe and oil pan. 20k mileage. new car when repaired. gonna be fun!!

[@BudgetBuildz]

That’ll be sweet!

[@RachaelSA]

if you don't mind paying a bit of shipping you can get loads of spares from South Africa. VW golf's are very common here, and they kept making them till 2009. If you go to goldwagen dot com they have all the spares and if you go to autostyle dot co dot za, you'll find all the awesome after market bits, and some really awesome body kits and lights and grills. The price you see in Rands is 14:1 with the US dollar, so if it says R140, it means $10.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you so much for the info!

[@tatankacleary]

Did you say knucklehead..... don’t tease.. please say you have the rest and will be in a video

[@BudgetBuildz]

Haha I did! I wish I had the rest 😐 bought some wheels and other stuff when I went picking on Monday. I’d love to have an ole bike though! I used to be obsessed with board track bikes so it was cool to find a ‘19 Harley Twin Cylinder jug in the stuff I got! I’ll find one for the channel!

[@tatankacleary]

Budget Buildz I’ve a 72 shovelhead have it 28 years it in the middle of it 4th incarnation.... back some way standard .... I’d love a knuckle or a pan ... and flathead .... might be getting something a little interesting next week I’ll let you know.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Micheál Cleary Sweet! I hope you can!

[@370znez]

Saw one guy clean a rusty car with CLR and a green scrub pad. After that washed and buffed it. It looked really good. It's on KZbin. Think it's a 60 oldsmobile.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Haha I just watched that the other day 🙂 I like the ‘63 olds, I’ve got a ‘60 Bonneville that I got from my grandfather I’ll be piddling on soon! I’ll definitely give that a try on the rabbit! Thanks!

[@observationpostcharlie1365]

I wish they still made these

[@BudgetBuildz]

So do I 🙃

[@williemwangi4959]

Lovely straight mini truck,purring like a kitten.I have been pursuing a Chev-Luv short chassis 1ton pick up garaged after the old man passed away,but the old lady can't let it.Best wishes with the projects.

[@BudgetBuildz]

😃 I hope you’re able to! I love those! 1ton makes it even cooler!

[@williemwangi4959]

@@BudgetBuildz I will keep pursuing, it is a 1978 White pick up so intact with original wheel caps and other original features

[@BudgetBuildz]

Willy Mwangi Awesome! It’s not by chance 4x4 is it?

[@williemwangi4959]

@@BudgetBuildz It isn't a 4×4,it's rear wheels propelled

[@nuttwg6521]

72 is a cold day in Florida

[@BudgetBuildz]

Nut Twg Haha 😅

[@chris001979]

id bet that odometer has been rolled over it dose not show the 5th digit so when it hits 100k it starts over at 0 again

[@Shahska1]

Do you know where Rock Hill is? My mom is from there.

[@redwood410]

yep, happened here again..... gotta look at the lens, not the screen

[@carcrazy19]

It looks great! Keep it original and thoroughly detail it inside and outside, including the underside. Would love to see it!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thank you! That’s the plan!

[@terryraymond7984]

On the Exhaust towards the front there is a tube is that just a resonator?

[@mrreybaybay]

Ajax or powdered Clorox and scotch brite pad will make that brand new again. Then matt clear the truck. That thing is mint great find and good luck wish I could find one like this!

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks! Sounds like a good idea!

[@redwood410]

people react negatively to no eye contact, don't want to see that happen to you

[@gpowerdragon9852]

So cute that Volkswagen make a Little pick up car but in this Days they're just ugly eggs with wheels on the road with nonstop computer nonsense keeps breaking down

[@BudgetBuildz]

You’re right about that!

[@sportytone1]

I found an endoscope that connects to a smartphone on Ebay that would be handy for inspecting that fuel tank for less than $5. You should be able to find one on Amazon or Ebay, whichever you would rather deal with.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Thanks I’ll check it out!

[@jamiejohnston7183]

Someone sponsore this man and supply him with a lift

[@rolandboyd.rb60boyd50]

That truck would look great painted with raptor liner

[@markbennett6658]

Remarkably well preserved that ‘Rabbit’ cough Golf pick up. I had a ‘75 Scirocco in ‘83 and that was already ‘ripe’. Then again it was in the shitty UK not South Carolina! Merry Xmas👍

[@jasonburton487]

beautiful 1980 rabbit truck ! first year for the truck , one year only dash/ nose. and should be the 1.5 L if its the original motor :)

[@BudgetBuildz]

Jason Burton Thanks! Yes, I love an early Westy! It is the original 1.5 🙂

[@windsormohler1478]

I have an 81 that sat for like 20 years do you think that the injection pump is ok? Also I love the way you do your videos they are straightforward and realistic.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Windsor Mohler Sweet! I do believe it’ll probably pump just fine and run but every one of them I’ve owned has leaked. The one on this one isn’t at the moment but I’m sure it will lol. There’s a rebuild service on eBay for like $350 and they do it great! Thanks! I’m glad to have you!

[@MK-xn6qx]

I'm buying one soon... 1983 VW Rabbit. It runs and drive but needs some fine tuning.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Sweet!

[@idrisddraig2]

Very well done guys. It is one of those rare vehicles that out performs almost anything you can buy today (Capable of 50+ mpg and breaking the speed limit - eventually) and if maintained will outlast the owner - there are some still around that are one owner daily drivers!......for 40 years

[@alexandernevalainen]

what does the sticker say on the wiper motor?

[@dirkwalker7504]

those were some tough lil trucks

[@Barcheta603]

What a magnificent job you do !!!, so in that same state is how I buy my cars !! I adore '' bring them back to life '' !!!! Since I am a teenager, all the ones that I had until now I bought them in the same conditions as your vehicle !!! By the way, your little girl precious, it reminded me a little of Sherley temple !!! many greetings and congratulations from Buenos Aires, Argentina South America.

[@mwilliamshs]

I wouldn't worry too much about the badge that popped off. Looks to just be from the dealer since it matches their license plate

[@BudgetBuildz]

mwilliamshs It is just kinda cool 🙂

[@davekauffman8727]

Very nice little truck, don't worry about the old fuel, the wonderful thing about an old Diesel is that it will run on almost anything. I'd love an old Rabbit or Golf, but I'm in the Rust Belt, and our vehicles are eaten alive by the Rust Monster here in NY State. Yes, restore that thing, it looks like a very dependable ride.