[Vwdiesel] Diesel Cabby-Maybe for sale, thoughts on TD Conversion?

[David Cook]

Hey All-

My plan currently is to give the diesel cabby a
facelift (new paint, new top, some sort of interior
freshening) over the winter with the plans of putting
it on ebay next spring, when people are starting to
think about convertibles more.

I'm trying to decide what repairs/upgrades/etc will
net me more than they will cost me.  For example I'm
sure the investment in a new top and paint will make
it so much more valuable that they will more than pay
for themselves.  It currently is starting to look a
little bit ratty.

I'm curious about thoughts on percieved engine value. 
Right now it just has a 1.6L NA engine.  What would I
expect to pay for a turbo conversion for that engine? 
Do you think it would add more value than I would pay
for the parts?  Or should I just leave it alone?

Thoughts?

Anyone just want to make me an offer on it now? ;-)

David


David Cook
Red '86 Cabriolet Diesel Powered
Red '90 g60 Corrado 
Brown and White '78 Westy Campmobile "Bear"
and others in various states of disrepair
Pictures here: community.webshots.com/user/superdave5599

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