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

[raymond greeley]

In addition to the cosmetic upgrades and possibly improving the sound 
system, one upgrade that
seems to garner higher a selling price is the addition of a 2nd ( heated for 
wvo) fuel tank. Even if
it where to be a 4 or 5 gal tank that fit under the hood. Also david, as i 
prepare to convert
a cabby (using a turbo motor), I have been buying parts cabbys and 
collecting good parts, selling
off extras, certainly keeping them from the scarp yard, preserving these 
great cars. My point
is, should you find a need for some trim part let me know and i will see 
what i have.
good luck, ray



>From: David Cook <vwdieselbunny at yahoo.com>
>To: 82 Diesel Westy <dieselwesty at yahoo.com>, diesel list 
><vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
>Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Diesel Cabby-Maybe for sale,thoughts on TD 
>Conversion?
>Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2006 11:59:41 -0700 (PDT)
>
>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
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