Need to put another diesel engine in it. This is officially my favorite project you got now, apart from the Porsche. Lift it a few inches, and put some all terrains on it. Need to clean it and polish it, but be careful.
If it's a $200 engine, I'd say buy another one for $200. In my younger years, I used to always want everything completely custom. Now I love to see old cars and trucks that are completely stock.
I think the consensus is to go with your build plans - I wholly agree. Another very cool catch from the boneyard. I especially enjoy the extra effort you make in all your videos to "autopsy" why a mill will or will not make it. Another great video, with hopefully more to follow on this cool ride.
Dear Budget Buildz guys. 👍👌👏 Yes, please build it. But only if the bobcat driver at the junk yard didn't do too much damage with the forks (it seems they are never aware of the fact, that foreign cars do not have a ladder frame). 2) One of the best, reliable and sturdy VW/Rabbit gasoline engines of all times is the 2.0l 100 hp. It's strong enough and it is easy and relatively cheap to get (at least in Germany). On the other hand: Only 200 bucks for a good running 1.6l Diesel has to be beaten. Especially because nothing has to be changed (electronics, speedometer, gearbox etc.). I guess that I would put in such a replacement engine at first to get the car running. After the other modifications, you can still decide to do different. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all of you.
In 1991 I bought a 1981 diesel VW Caddy from the original owner.He told me it had no compression,but if he coast down the hill from his driveway,it would start right up.It had 180,000 miles.5 speed with A/C.I paid $275 and drove it home.It ran great and tracked down the highway perfectly.Ended up putting new glow plus and a new battery. No more problems
My dad worked at the vw dealership in Juneau,AK for many yesrs b4 I was born. He aquired 16 volkvagen's (correctly pronounced.) My grandpa had the 1982 desial pick up from brand new lasted for well over 30 yesrs. My mom had the vw rabbit for over 25 years!! They are worth every penny ,for saving them!!
I’ve always loved my diesel rabbit pickup, had it for several years, always a bugger to start in the winter, and the shift linkage was a pain but loved it none the less
I remembering seeing one of these at a car show in Myrtle Beach years ago. Someone had customized it into a GTI version. Engine, transmission, wheels, plaid seats, Teutonic Grey paint and GTI logos with Red accents, round headlight conversion. Pretty cool, looked factory, too. Wish I took photos.
My departed father had a Mk1 Polo estate , he loved it and really looked after it , because he knew a good vehicle when he saw it therefore being biased i say that the old pick up truck really deserves saving .
A really nice find, amazing that its not in worse condition after all! My vote on what you should do with it: Go gently with the liftup idea (with new rims/tires) for the looks without any welding, bars etc. Then a newer fuel efficient diesel engine and some cleanup of the interior and you´re sorted. It does not need to be 4WD. If someone one day want to being it back to totally stock you haven't really done anything harm to it. But your car, your decision! Greetings from Sweden
Great video and thanks for saving a cool little truck. My .02 is sure raise it a touch and make it more back road worthy but don't go crazy. Another 1.6 and keep it close to the original vision of the VW designers.
Love the Caddy. Definitely an off-road build but unsure how you’d get a 4x4 out of it. A TDI swap is great or the 1.8 turbo would be nice too. But it’s a keeper and build. Maybe a chassis swap onto a AWD or 4x4?
Man. I always liked VWs but never knew about this Wayy COOL. I love seeing old diesels come back to life/being rescued. P.s love the Bodyside graphics. I would assume it is worth a better "Sum" of money considering fuel prices and everything else going on.
I used to have a 2005 Passat with a 1.8T. It wasn't the fastest car I had ever owned, but it sure was fast. I think one of those motors in this truck will make it A LOT faster than VW ever intended it to be.
Awesome find, I've been excitedly waiting for a video about the black 'Ratty Rabbit'. She's much rougher than the blue one but she's savable. Slap on a windshield and you'll be fine, haha!
Aww, I was so hoping that you would be able to save the Little VW P/U! I just love watching your videos because of the quirky little cars and trucks that you try and rescue! If it were up to me, I think I'd change the engine to a gas engine instead of a Diesel! Then I'd clean it up and try and bring it back to almost original condition! I too, loved the little VW Rabbit's. Never owned one, but my brother had an 81 and it was all black! It was an awesome car. I had a 71 Super Beetle convertible at the time, and was a bit envious of that Rabbit! lol
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HI B/B ,, MY SON AND I ARE WATCHING THE BEGINNING AGAIN AND REMEMBERING NOW WHAT ITS LIKE ITS RUNNING GREAT AND SAVED ,,.. THANKS..
This thing is super cool. I'd love to see you return to the scrapyard and grab that Saab 9000 that was parked in front of it too!
Need to put another diesel engine in it. This is officially my favorite project you got now, apart from the Porsche. Lift it a few inches, and put some all terrains on it. Need to clean it and polish it, but be careful.
Top Kontent! Gruß aus Deutschland!
If it's a $200 engine, I'd say buy another one for $200. In my younger years, I used to always want everything completely custom. Now I love to see old cars and trucks that are completely stock.
Lifted and TDI Swap for sure! (Also, that Saab 9000 Needs saving!)
I'd like to see something wild like a VR6 and Syncro AWD. But 1.8T would be fine too.
I had 2002 GTI 337 with a 1.8 tubro it was the quickest little car i have ever owned.
Yes, VR6!!!!
Po.nll.
A gas motor would look pretty dumb in a pickup boldly emblazoned with the word "DIESEL"...
If it isn't one my favorite youtubers! Heck yeah man another vw truck!! Save em!!
Another Caddy! Can't wait for this one...best car rescue channel on YT!
Put a TDI in it Lifted with mud and snows white lettering out brush guard be great thank you retired US Army Sergeant Major Gamsby
Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service Sergeant Major Gamsby!
Build it up, they are worth a fortune here in the UK if you can get one, well worth saving.
I want to thank you for sticking to your format. I subscribe to several automotive channels and you are one of very few that hasn't changed the style.
Thank you for rescuing this neat truck!
Man I just found your channel. Absolutely love you it. Better than any car repair show ever and can’t get enough of it. Keep them coming.
1.9 tdi swap, 4x4, and the drive train of a golf (rabbit) 4x4 syncro! (Frankrenstein caddy, but will be cool!)
Hi Mike and his Pop nice video 📹 and workmanship
Man, nice drop in another desiel engine, and a 3 inch body lift, some white letter all terrain tires, and have some fun with it !
That decal package is so rad
Definitely wacky! Can’t wait to build around it!
@@BudgetBuildz I think it would be cool to try and restore the decals if possible, it would look sick all new and shiny looking
@@Karmy. Most definitely! I’ll either have them replicated or possibly clear over them!
I think the consensus is to go with your build plans - I wholly agree. Another very cool catch from the boneyard. I especially enjoy the extra effort you make in all your videos to "autopsy" why a mill will or will not make it. Another great video, with hopefully more to follow on this cool ride.
VR6 swap. Glad to see this truck rescued. I love these little trucks. Keep the content coming. Can’t wait for the next video on this and the 911
I love this truck! this swap lift mud tires and 4x4 conversion nothing crazy but trail ready! definitely one of my favorite rescues if yours!👍🏼😁
Dear Budget Buildz guys.
👍👌👏 Yes, please build it. But only if the bobcat driver at the junk yard didn't do too much damage with the forks (it seems they are never aware of the fact, that foreign cars do not have a ladder frame). 2) One of the best, reliable and sturdy VW/Rabbit gasoline engines of all times is the 2.0l 100 hp. It's strong enough and it is easy and relatively cheap to get (at least in Germany). On the other hand: Only 200 bucks for a good running 1.6l Diesel has to be beaten. Especially because nothing has to be changed (electronics, speedometer, gearbox etc.). I guess that I would put in such a replacement engine at first to get the car running. After the other modifications, you can still decide to do different.
Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health to all of you.
In 1991 I bought a 1981 diesel VW Caddy from the original owner.He told me it had no compression,but if he coast down the hill from his driveway,it would start right up.It had 180,000 miles.5 speed with A/C.I paid $275 and drove it home.It ran great and tracked down the highway perfectly.Ended up putting new glow plus and a new battery.
No more problems
I say put another 1.6L in it. I think it would be cool to keep it mostly stock. I love that you rescued it!
That has to be a complete labor of love because that thing is R-U-F-F !!!!!
Great paint job ! Please don’t change that !
My dad worked at the vw dealership in Juneau,AK for many yesrs b4 I was born. He aquired 16 volkvagen's (correctly pronounced.) My grandpa had the 1982 desial pick up from brand new lasted for well over 30 yesrs. My mom had the vw rabbit for over 25 years!! They are worth every penny ,for saving them!!
Saab looks intresting too!😎
I’ve always loved my diesel rabbit pickup, had it for several years, always a bugger to start in the winter, and the shift linkage was a pain but loved it none the less
TDI swap, lift, all terrains, clean it up, send it!! Man I wish I was your neighbor! love the videos it's always exciting to see what's next.
Engine swap. Your plan is genius. Will look great 😀
Absolutely love to see these trucks coming back to life! I daily drive one and it’s definitely something to get one started after so many years!
TDI! Lift!! Roll bar with KC's across the top!! 😁😁👍👍
I remembering seeing one of these at a car show in Myrtle Beach years ago. Someone had customized it into a GTI version. Engine, transmission, wheels, plaid seats, Teutonic Grey paint and GTI logos with Red accents, round headlight conversion. Pretty cool, looked factory, too. Wish I took photos.
Put a 2.0 ABA in it from a mark 3,
Probably the best motor VW made definitely on par with the TDI motors
My departed father had a Mk1 Polo estate , he loved it and really looked after it , because he knew a good vehicle when he saw it therefore being biased i say that the old pick up truck really deserves saving .
i like that and your brave enough to restore something like that
Definitely deserves to be saved, if it was me I would put a 1.9 ALH in it
1.9 TDI alh swap. Lift , bigger tires, light bar or whatever. Cool project. I like it.
The stripes on the side say diesel. Going to have to stick with that. TDI will be needed with the big setup. I like the lifted idea.
I like the lifted idea and a TDI
Glenn Campbell
27x8.50-14 's - period correct oversized A/T's...they're still out there! Cool project btw!
Another great caddy pickup. .lucky guy...
Subaru Brat style! Looking forward to this one!
I’m loving this! I can’t believe the tree growing through the front. That’s mad
Cool Little Truck.
Mazda 13B would be cool.
That would be a cool idea to build a Baja desert runner truck out of it! Put a shell on the back and set it up for some all-terrain camping.
I think you needed a different style blade for that sawzall. I could be wrong, but you still did an amazing job getting it out of there.
I like your plan of possibly swapping the engine and building it up . Great work and thanks for sharing this with us take care
That thing is cool. keep it on the road.
yes off road safari style build would be awesome
Hi! Very good caddy! Perfect old vw!! ❤❤❤❤
Very cool you found that caddy mostly complete nice find happy you saved it!😁
Ahhh finally great content on TH-cam
😊😊 Thanks Matt! I hope you enjoy!
@@BudgetBuildz I always do
Agreed, probably my favourite resto channel. Shows that you don't need big bucks to save and enjoy older cars.
I would look for another of the same engine 😁
My neighbour has two of these Caddy's they are awesome 👍😎
A really nice find, amazing that its not in worse condition after all! My vote on what you should do with it: Go gently with the liftup idea (with new rims/tires) for the looks without any welding, bars etc. Then a newer fuel efficient diesel engine and some cleanup of the interior and you´re sorted. It does not need to be 4WD. If someone one day want to being it back to totally stock you haven't really done anything harm to it. But your car, your decision! Greetings from Sweden
Definitely build it! Can't wait to watch this project develope!
Great video and thanks for saving a cool little truck. My .02 is sure raise it a touch and make it more back road worthy but don't go crazy. Another 1.6 and keep it close to the original vision of the VW designers.
Caddy’s like that are worth a fortune in UK/Europe on the VW scene 👍😃😃
I would like to the little truck built. Those VW trucks are so cool and neat they should be preserved.
Yep. Off road build.
Be glad I didn't find those fenders for my rear engine pickup/caddy. Maybe some day I will get back to work on it.
Cheers
Terry
Love the Caddy. Definitely an off-road build but unsure how you’d get a 4x4 out of it. A TDI swap is great or the 1.8 turbo would be nice too. But it’s a keeper and build. Maybe a chassis swap onto a AWD or 4x4?
Definitely a TDI swap, lift, off-road setup and keep the patina.
Man. I always liked VWs but never knew about this Wayy COOL. I love seeing old diesels come back to life/being rescued. P.s love the Bodyside graphics. I would assume it is worth a better "Sum" of money considering fuel prices and everything else going on.
I would put another diesel in it. This thing is pretty cool
With the diesel graphics it needs a diesel engine.
TDI sounds good but maybe an old school TDI so you don't have to mess with electronic and ECUs
Love that paint scheme
Id put an air cooled bug engine and trans in the back.....yetti cooler under the hood.......just because.😉👍
Great video, we always enjoy watching!
I know those are rare but I'll watch to see it run.
That is awesome! I love it, kinda make it a Mcfly type of truck, like the Toyotoa.
so syked to see this get done such a beauty, yes build it 👏
I used to have a 2005 Passat with a 1.8T. It wasn't the fastest car I had ever owned, but it sure was fast. I think one of those motors in this truck will make it A LOT faster than VW ever intended it to be.
Very nice car!!! I like Volkswagen!
Nice score, those VW pickups are rare.
Awesome find, I've been excitedly waiting for a video about the black 'Ratty Rabbit'. She's much rougher than the blue one but she's savable. Slap on a windshield and you'll be fine, haha!
Love the truck I love the idea built it lift it up
Well done saving it ,tdi swop lift kit and rear bed cage.
“Throw an LS in there!!” - That Guy🙄
Throw two LS's in, it's a small truck
Aww, I was so hoping that you would be able to save the Little VW P/U! I just love watching your videos because of the quirky little cars and trucks that you try and rescue! If it were up to me, I think I'd change the engine to a gas engine instead of a Diesel! Then I'd clean it up and try and bring it back to almost original condition! I too, loved the little VW Rabbit's. Never owned one, but my brother had an 81 and it was all black! It was an awesome car. I had a 71 Super Beetle convertible at the time, and was a bit envious of that Rabbit! lol
Excited to see what you do with it. Looking forward to the next video on it.
Definitely looking toward to watching this !!
This is gonna be a great build
no gas engine !!! has to be a diesel to keep the coolness factor !
80s diesel vws are the slowest vehicles ever. You found 2 of these, I'm surprised haven't found a dodge rampage. Bigger inside, more comfortable
My vote is to restore it to factory original appearance!
Cool car! I never knew this existed and a diesel to boot!.
Nice
I always like those VW pickups
Great job guys 👍🇺🇸
Love the off road idea! Keep it a diesel!
i like those rabbit trucks. i usually like rear engine volkswagens but i do like rabbits and phaetons.
Great video and work, love caddy and old VW😎❤🇳🇴
Turbo gas motor👌
Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks
I think you should TDI swap it and find a ALL Wheel Drive system to go in it as a little off-road monster.
Excellent video Budget Buildz (Mike) :) also put another motor in and fix up too you plan to !
That Saab 9000 is an awesome car too.
Nice man send it out to Australia please
You REALLY should get the Saab too!
I really like the lifted look with the rack and probably go with a diesel swap. 1.8t would be cool