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1991 VW Caddy

spud Part of things Posts: 36	1991 VW Caddy spud @spud
	Dec 6, 2006 22:35:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thought it would be best to start a thread in here so i didnt clutter up the newbies thread. My project started life as a 1.6d which will be changed to 1.8 16v possible on carbs. I thought it would be best to start from the ground up, so i stripped everything off the underside cleaned/painted the suspension, new bushes shocks etc. At the moment the rear end is finished and I'm working on the front end (pics to come) fitting again new bushes, wishbones, shocks, springs and cleaning/painting bits. Will update when i can but heres pics for the moment.


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skoda_norman Global Moderator Posts: 8,449	1991 VW Caddy skoda_norman @skodanorman
	Dec 6, 2006 23:48:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	this just owns. simple as that


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HoTWire Administrator Posts: 27,180	1991 VW Caddy HoTWire @admin
	Dec 7, 2006 8:30:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Has anyone suggested keeping the exterior paint as is?? Looks ace,.. always love Caddys,..
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rainking Posted a lot Posts: 3,078	1991 VW Caddy rainking @rainking
	Dec 7, 2006 11:48:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	admin said: Has anyone suggested keeping the exterior paint as is?? Looks ace,.. always love Caddys,.. I concur... OG Paint with Signwriting FTW... I'd even keep the 'pig pen' (as seen in the newbies thread) too for The Ultimate Win.
	Last Edit: Dec 7, 2006 11:48:50 GMT by rainking Andrew SambaSaurus::Woertherseepics.com::VWDRC

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samyboy Posted a lot Posts: 2,822	1991 VW Caddy samyboy @samyboy
	Dec 7, 2006 17:50:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	nice work, glad to see these getting saved
	once again rocking with 1117cc and 4 gears!

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gotwood Wales Posts: 3,361	1991 VW Caddy gotwood @gotwood
	Dec 8, 2006 10:49:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks like you've got a lot of work to do there mate,keep us updated on you're progress. It'll be wicked when it's all done
	You've been telling me you were a genius since you were seventeen ... in all the time I've known you I still don't know what you mean !

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soggy Part of things Posts: 90	1991 VW Caddy soggy @soggy
	Dec 9, 2006 11:38:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I have always wanted to mod a caddy have u had a look at this forum www.vwcaddy.com its got some realy cool caddys there is also a thread on lowering the rear i think it involves flipping the beam over. ;D
	16,000 mile, 88 polo breadvan. Now in bits in the garage,watch this space!

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Stu Posted a lot Posts: 2,913	1991 VW Caddy Stu @stu
	Dec 9, 2006 12:19:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Love it! ;D
	'89 BMW E30 325i Sport, '04 MINI Cooper S, '09 Volvo V70 D5

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VWDan Part of things VW Jetta MK1, VW Caravelle 1.9TD, Audi A6 Tdi Avant Posts: 841	1991 VW Caddy VWDan @vwdan
	Dec 9, 2006 15:41:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Good luck with the rebuild. Sure it'll look when its finished. Keep the pics coming.
	If only everything in life was as cool as a retro VW racer.

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e30tim is no more Part of things acta est fabula plaudite Posts: 172	1991 VW Caddy e30tim is no more @e30tim
	Dec 9, 2006 17:13:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	good luck with your project mate, I'm doing one too, keep us posted.


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spud Part of things Posts: 36	1991 VW Caddy spud @spud
	Dec 10, 2006 14:23:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks for the comments guys ;D Not much of an update just been painting bits in the shed with good old hammerite, did the very same to the rear leafs and axle but did the rear purple but ive changed my mind on color so will need to do it again. Think the silver looks classier than the purple. Also found the rear spring hangers i thought i lost, made some up but will put the originals back on. For some reason i put them in the glove box so i didnt loose them


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coggers North East Posts: 3,372	1991 VW Caddy coggers @coggers
	Dec 10, 2006 14:58:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	aah so i'm not the only one who hangs his 'hammerite washing' on the line ;D good project !


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spud Part of things Posts: 36	1991 VW Caddy spud @spud
	Dec 10, 2006 15:13:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Almost forgot to ask the Rovolution 5 spokes ive got needed a refurb started doing it myself and found lots of paint on them.... ..... i think the white is the original colour but what do i do Gold rim Black spokes or Silver rim Black spoke? Also can powdercoaters do two seperate colours on the one wheel or should i just paint them myself?


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tux Part of things Fat Bloke Posts: 417	1991 VW Caddy tux @tux
	Dec 10, 2006 15:41:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Excellent project sir! My two pennorth for what its worth, keep the OG paint and signwriting and go with silver/black combo on the wheels. Nice!


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e30tim is no more Part of things acta est fabula plaudite Posts: 172	1991 VW Caddy e30tim is no more @e30tim
	Dec 10, 2006 15:45:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	what look are u gonna go for? gettin the wheels and stance right is a big part of any car.


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spud Part of things Posts: 36	1991 VW Caddy spud @spud
	Dec 10, 2006 16:02:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	e30tim said: what look are u gonna go for? gettin the wheels and stance right is a big part of any car. Ive don't the rear axle flip and got 60mm springs for the front adjustable shocks all round, will prob go for the rat look for a wee while till i get cash to paint it. The revos will be my winter/track day wheels as ive got 14 x 8's for summer/shows


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e30tim is no more Part of things acta est fabula plaudite Posts: 172	1991 VW Caddy e30tim is no more @e30tim
	Dec 10, 2006 16:54:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	sweet what are ure summer wheels?? plese say bandeds!!!!


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coggers North East Posts: 3,372	1991 VW Caddy coggers @coggers
	Dec 10, 2006 18:38:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	i'd go for a silver rim with a black centre


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trg1984 Posted hell of a lot pitying fools since 1984 Posts: 6,503	1991 VW Caddy trg1984 @trg1984
	Dec 11, 2006 18:55:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	powder coaters can do 2 colours but it obviously costs more, could just get em black and polish the rim urself. or paint e ur self which is what id do


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spud Part of things Posts: 36	1991 VW Caddy spud @spud
	Dec 13, 2006 22:15:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	e30tim said: sweet what are ure summer wheels?? plese say bandeds!!!! Na not banded there Borbet t's rear is ok but wish i had got 7" for the front now.


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