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

[David Cook]

I appreciate the thoughts.  I am not thinking of
putting in a whole new engine.  I am thinking of
adding a turbo to the engine that is in there right
now.  

I am aware of the caveats of putting a turbo on a NA
engine.  I was planning on putting together a "manual"
of sorts to go with the car outlining the conversion
and tuning the engine to use the turbo properly would
be one of the things included.

I'm thinking I have a source to buy a turbo setup for
300-400ish.

I don't know what it will sell for, though I know that
good looking diesel rabbits go for a nice price, and I
know that running Cabbys also go for a good price.  I
think the uniqueness and economy of such a car will go
pretty well.  8K might be a little optomisitc. 
However, I don't have a whole lot of money in the car
yet, probably only something like $1500 so it
shouldn't be too hard to make a profit.

Thanks,

David

--- 82 Diesel Westy <dieselwesty at yahoo.com> wrote:

> David, 1.6TD are getting VERY hard to find used I
> think.  And if you can find one, it is going to cost
> you 800 to 1000, as is I bet.
> 
> To get one complete, rebuilt and ready to drop in,
> you
> are looking at 4K I bet.
> 
> DIY from Jacks VW Deisel in OH, for $1,300
> http://www.vwdieselparts.com/diyk.htm
> 
> So, maybe you can do it for 3K, you will still need
> turbo, manifolds, lots of stuff above this kit.
> 
> This is s tough one for sure. I think you would need
> to get 8K final price for the car to make it work
> your
> while.  Do you think you can get that?
> 
> Bryan
> 
> 
> --- David Cook <vwdieselbunny at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> > 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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> 
> Bryan Belman, Pt Pleasant, NJ
> 04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp   -- running :)
> 82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA               -- running :)
> 92 Jetta Eco-Turbo Diesel           -- not running
> yet <:>
> 90 Audi 200, 2.2L Turbo FWD         -- runs some
> times, need to sell :(
> 70 Type 1 stock Beetle              -- Not running
> well :(
> 


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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