volkswagen caddy diesel

[05crownsport]

I am searching for a VW diesel caddy. These are the early 80's rabbits with a pickup body. I have searched ebay, bid on some and not won yet. If you know of one near you or have one yourself ...let me know. Thanks!

[drewb457]

best idea you've ever had

try search tempest, http://www.searchtempest.com/

[05crownsport]

Great link! Thanks much... I have been looking for months.

[CBT]

I'm afraid to ask.....but what are you planning on doing if ya get one?

[05crownsport]

Save wear and tear on the CV. Save money on fuel. Pick up women folk. Race Doom. Polish it up, real purty like...get a nice shine on 'er, and stick it straight up your candy cane game... it'll fit..their smallish. Turn it into a used veggie oil burner and make everyone behind me hungry....
and whatever you can come up with.:lol:

[blazen71]

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/2629711062.html

[CBT]

Save wear and tear on the CV. Save money on fuel. Pick up women folk. Race Doom. Polish it up, real purty like...get a nice shine on 'er, and stick it straight up your candy cane game... it'll fit..their smallish. Turn it into a used veggie oil burner and make everyone behind me hungry....
and whatever you can come up with.:lol:
Hey, go for it, I've just never known anyone that had one or can remember the last time I even saw one. Have you just always wanted one?

[05crownsport]

We just got a 2001 Jetta tdi for my oldest son to drive and have been looking for something that gets good mileage that's at least a little cool and different to drive. I was after a svo mustang or merkur xr4ti, but I think I'd want to mod those. Diesel has longevity with proper maintenance.

[CBT]

We just got a 2001 Jetta tdi for my oldest son to drive and have been looking for something that gets good mileage that's at least a little cool and different to drive. I was after a svo mustang or merkur xr4ti, but I think I'd want to mod those. Diesel has longevity with proper maintenance.

Word. Didn't Dodge make like an Omni pickup similar to the Volks?

[jimlam56]

Save wear and tear on the CV. Save money on fuel. Pick up women folk. Race Doom. Polish it up, real purty like...get a nice shine on 'er, and stick it straight up your candy cane game... it'll fit..their smallish. Turn it into a used veggie oil burner and make everyone behind me hungry....
and whatever you can come up with.:lol:
Caddy was the Canadian version.
I bought a gas Guards Red "SportTruck" in May 1981. Brand new about 5K.

A great little truck until Sonny Boy #1 came along. No room for a car seat...
Traded it for a new 1986 Jetta.

Rust is a big issue with these trucks along with Rabbits too, look around the front cowl area and where the cab and bed meet. Dont forget this is just a Rabbit with a bed grafted in.

By the way, there are diesel swaps out there using a small Cummins and a Ford Ranger.

[MMBLUE]

I was a VW diesel guy before, had a 83 rabbit, 85 golf, 91 jetta, 98 jetta, 01 jetta all diesels loved the fuel mileage.

[05crownsport]

Good advice jimlam56... the search continues. Rust is my biggest fear. I am looking in southern states where salt is not used. Even better would be the southwest!

[05crownsport]

Almost have one! Went tonight to check one out. Made an offer....waiting on reply! 40 mpg here I come, and it's not a prius!

[71cyclone]

I Will Let U know , I know a " BUG MEISTER " in LA PLATA M>D>

[05crownsport]

I Will Let U know , I know a " BUG MEISTER " in LA PLATA M>D>

Cool beano! Fo sho lemmekno!

[05crownsport]

Got one! Close it down! Thanks to all who offered help and wisdom....look for pics coming up in the lounge area in a day or two.