My 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup. Welcome To The Full Restoration Saga

[@roberthoffman4713]

Every time I see your little truck it makes me miss my rabbit and wish I had a pickup like it. They were awesome little trucks and like you said you can swap out several different motors and transmissions. I was told that the VW sciroccos came with a slightly heavier duty transmission so many would put them in the rabbits especially with the non turbo diesel engine of the time. I would love to get a truck like yours and drop in a HD 5 speed and one of the non turbo diesel engines. I would have a great little truck that would be an economical daily driver. Heck even if I had to use the turbo diesel engine, it would have a bunch more power and should still be able to get at least 37 plus mpg but honestly it should get even better than that when it's empty. I really should try and find one that has a rust free chassis and body, because they are becoming harder and harder to find.

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Keep your eyes out, you never know when one might pop up for you

[@ttpawnie]

I just got me a 1981 caddy. 5 speed diesel. I am going to enjoy following you

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Thanks- I hope that you enjoy them as much as I love mine. They are great trucks

[@seanobrienrdt9655]

Excellent! Can't wait

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Thanks

[@chrisowen5497]

Looking forward to the details. Nice looking ride!

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Thanks 👍

[@patrickziemke1412]

👍

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

Thanks

[@daz2372]

What about the Bus Eric

[@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs]

The bus is still coming along, I have had some other things come up that has slowed the project down.