reef165 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I had several ( 6 or 7 ) rabbits when I was younger and have alweays wanted another, my GF had one, it was the first car she bought for herself, hers was brown and convertable. I had been looking for a cheep car to work on and well I found one on CL a 1983 VW Rabbit cabby for $150.00. Wasn't thinking I was going to get much for $150 but went and looked anyway and well all I can say is what a find! It needs a new top, new carpet, the turn signals dont work and the breaks need some attention but we drove it home and put new plugs and wires on it and it runs great. If anyone knows of a good place to get parts for older VW's it will come in handy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I have also had a ton of VW's including cabby's. The first time I bought one was with the top down. Never riding in one prior I had no idea my head would hit the top with the roof up! After pulling the seats and chopping those 3 legs, it made a huge difference! Pick up a copy of Hot VW mag and VW trends,you should find some sources for parts there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moovinfast Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Nice score. I have the same car as my daily driver in red. Look for some cloth jetta seats. They bolt right in and are way more comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Google VW car clubs. Should be able to find dealers/wreckers for parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 Well after a day of cleaning, the car is looking pritty darn great. The tags are expired since 07, so we took it through DEQ thinking I would at least get an idea of how bad it was and the work ahead but to my suprise it passed with flying collors! Everything was WELL within the limits. Got two new bulbs and now the turn signals work. I went to Borders today and looked through the VW mags but didnt find anything about Rabbits or water cooled in general. I have called some of the wrecking yards to and nothing. I remember when I was younger every U-pull it had at least 3 Rabbits. I guess I'll just halfto buy another one or two for parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moovinfast Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Try Halsey Import Parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 I have some updated pic's of the cabby, It has come a long way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I have some updated pic's of the cabby' date=' It has come a long way![/quote'] WOW. Looks great! you've been busy.(clap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 Thanks, yes we have. I just sold my sentra and got out from under payments so now I'm looking for a MK1 coupe, or GTI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaticEngineer Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Oh man, I've always wanted a Mk1 coupe...... Either that or an Audi Fox GTI, I passed up the opportunity to buy one once......never again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 If you want I can take a look at the top and see how much work it would take to make a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 I got a used top out of the u pull iy and it only has a 2 inch hole so I patched that and all is good. Thanks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv951 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 try rockauto.com Not VW specific but they have a ton of car parts for all makes and models and the prices are better than anywhere I have found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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