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Im pretty new to this forum, but iv'e only ever used the Caddy forum, but anyway. This is my second caddy, the first one dissolved into a non refundable mess. This one i only got a year ago as a non runner. It had been sat for 6 years. The terrible paint on it has lasted really well, just a shame its a horrid design.
Since being in my ownership i have fitted:-
AAZ engine and gearbox
280mm brakes
9" servo and respective brake lines
mk3 golf instrument cluster to accompany the engine
- The front coil overs and flipped axle were already fitted, but i am currently fitting Air Lift Performance air ride suspension with a custom rear set up. I have removed the engine again to notch the front chassis, refitted it and am currently mounting the front struts, compressor, Tank, manifold, air lines, loom etc.
- Hopefully the pics will explain it all a bit better.
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Nice work so far. Any pics of the Caddy side on so we can see it in all its glory?
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Hairyarse said
Haha, well it looks nice and shiny!!![]()
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Yup…….That's a positive, i'll take that
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I seem to remember in the brochure that the 'surf bum' paint job was available
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I really like that. Did you do it yourself?
Sounds like you've done all the work needed. Whats the rest of the plans?
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borednow said
Love that paint job. I take it that it came from the factory like that![]()
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I seem to remember in the brochure that the 'surf bum' paint job was available.
I really like that. Did you do it yourself?
Sounds like you've done all the work needed. Whats the rest of the plans?
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The paint was already done when i bought it, my long term plan is to do it candy red with some other trick bits.
I'm also putting air ride on it at the moment, so that should look pretty good when its done.
Need to source a nice interior, need carpet rather than this horrid plastic/rubber that the caddy's came with.
Might put some wide 5 wheels on in the future so i can run the 'moony' hub caps.
Thats about it, try to keep it simple.
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after that i rolled both the front arches, fitted the front struts in place again, for the final time.
Getting exciting now.
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pazwaa said
Slightly unusual paint job, but caddy looks in great condition. Look forward to updates![]()
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Yeah i really don't like the paint, but the Caddy itself is solid, that's why i bought it, figured its easier to repaint than weld structural rigidity back into it.
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Mounted the tank, manifold and compressor for the final time.
Started running the hard lines.
I also tried a 175/50/16 on my 7.5 inch wide wheels, its given a slight stretch and the front wheels fit a lot better in the arches on full compression.
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love the front struts, might have to swap mine with some of those.
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browner01 said
great work mate,
love the front struts, might have to swap mine with some of those.
They are really really nice, and pretty trick, but very expensive.
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So i decided to do an installation video, its a bit cringe lol, but i figured if there nothing on youtube, and it helps others out in the future then its got to be worth it.
So here are the first 2 videos of it…………let the banter begin
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Nice work on the vids. I like the way the swearing has been edited out (I presume there was some?)
I did find your voice a little quiet though, I was straining to hear you over the music, perhaps a bit more voice on the next ones?
Nice work so far. Looks like a nice and tidy job
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Also ran new rear brake hoses. They had been replaced by someone before, but they cut corners and i wanted to neaten in up. Also ran the air hoses for the front airbags.
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borednow said
"Fitting front struts (reverse of removal obviously", I think someone is paraphrasing Mr Haynes![]()
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Nice work on the vids. I like the way the swearing has been edited out (I presume there was some?)
I did find your voice a little quiet though, I was straining to hear you over the music, perhaps a bit more voice on the next ones?
Nice work so far. Looks like a nice and tidy job![]()
Ian
Ha Ha yeah there was'nt as much swearing as i thought ha
Noted, i will make sure the narration is at a higher volume next time, thanks.
Im trying to make it nice and tidy, takes longer but its worth the extra hours for sure.
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