New parts truck - 1981 VW Caddy (Rabbit Pickup)

[FreedS4]

soo... any updates? I heard you and another dude were trying to get the engine out today

If only we actually were able to get the damn engine out! Tricky VW engineers; who designed the A/C system anyway! Hanz Olo?

The later rear calipers on MK III disc braked cars don't not tend to seize up in the parking brake assembly like the early 16V cars. I would go that route. Like the progress.

83 1.8's will have 90mm half shafts so remember this when choosing a transmission. 83 will likely be a 4k which is very short the shortest A1 chassis gear box and gets buzzy. 4k is stronger than a 9a thou.

Looking forward to more caddy updates.

Decided to stay with all stock pieces. I really just need to get this thing back in one piece so I can start driving this and doing work on my e30.

Jeez man, use some masking tape!

Masking tape is over-rated! Everything is getting paint eventually, so no worries, it'll all be black.

[Moto-Mucci]

Masking tape is over-rated! Everything is getting paint eventually, so no worries, it'll all be black.

Yea, but you're spraying over hoses, wiring and filters also!

[FreedS4]

Yea, but you're spraying over hoses, wiring and filters also!

That's the least of my worries with this truck!