1991 VW Caddy

[spud]

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.

[skoda_norman]

this just owns. simple as that

[HoTWire]

Has anyone suggested keeping the exterior paint as is??

Looks ace,.. always love Caddys,..

[rainking]

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.

[samyboy]

nice work, glad to see these getting saved

[gotwood]

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

[soggy]

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

[Stu]

Love it! ;D

[VWDan]

Good luck with the rebuild.

Sure it'll look when its finished.

Keep the pics coming.

[e30tim is no more]

good luck with your project mate, I'm doing one too, keep us posted.

[spud]

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

[coggers]

aah
so i'm not the only one who hangs his 'hammerite washing' on the line ;D
good project !

[spud]

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?

[tux]

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!

[e30tim is no more]

what look are u gonna go for?
gettin the wheels and stance right is a big part of any car.

[spud]

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

[e30tim is no more]

sweet what are ure summer wheels??
plese say bandeds!!!!

[coggers]

i'd go for a silver rim with a black centre

[trg1984]

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

[spud]

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.