Mr.Sumo
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I"d rather push a FORD than drive a Vauxhall .
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am I correct in thinking said van is based on a VW Polo   If so does anyone wish to enlighten me on where to buy lowered front springs , how to drop the rear end and whether I can get a big bodykit style front bumper from ...Golf GTi style maybe ? Oh , and what rims are available ? I guess VW ?? Thanks in advance ;D |
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Last Edit: Feb 4, 2010 10:54:10 GMT by Mr.Sumo
it may not be the latest in automotive technology....but its bought , paid for and all mine ! And entry to the World of J-tin has been achieved......just  |
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I have to say that they are a fine selection of pics. Wouldn't mind getting one and modding it for a daily.
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Ashrocco
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'89 Rocco GT
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I plan on buying on of these this year, a Caddy not an Inca. I need a Van and I have some really cool plans for the Caddy. I was gonna go for a T4 but I think these are the way forward.
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J1MMY
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I plan on buying on of these this year, a Caddy not an Inca. I need a Van and I have some really cool plans for the Caddy. I was gonna go for a T4 but I think these are the way forward. Caddys are identical apart from headlights/grille and accompanying panel and bumpers (inca's aren't colour coded) IIRC. Rear end is leaf sprung, front is the same as mk2 Ibiza/cordoba/Polo saloon/polo Estate, NOT 6n polo hatch. Mk2/3 golf suspension up front with mk3 golf top mounts. 256mm front brakes so take a 280mm conversion easy, rears will swallow a 9j rim, later axles have the correct stub axle bolt configuration for a disc brake conversion, subframes are perfect for any engine conversion (have done a VR and 1.8t in the past 5 yrs and there is also a G60, ABF 2.0 16v among others about). Far superior in driving comfort to a mk1 caddy pickup, not subject to scene tax as per the mk1 pickup and more useful (a 6' person can lie out in the back). www.vwcaddy.com is the place for top info, a load of banter and a bunch of straight talking fun loving bunch of guys. My first van (1.8t)    |
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Your opinion is invalid, I've seen your wife.
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Ashrocco
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'89 Rocco GT
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I know they are the same buddy but I'm a sucker for VW and would need it on the V5 lol!
I bought an accident damaged Inca a few years ago and replaced all the front end with estate panels.
Out of interest do you know anyone that has fitted rears seats to one?
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Ash
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J1MMY
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Yep, a few. Save me typing and look on the appropriate forum. It is all there.
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Your opinion is invalid, I've seen your wife.
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am I correct in thinking said van is based on a VW Polo If so does anyone wish to enlighten me on where to buy lowered front springs , how to drop the rear end and whether I can get a big bodykit style front bumper from ...Golf GTi style maybe ? Oh , and what rims are available ? I guess VW ?? Thanks in advance ;D Lets get the confusion out of the way  The Caddy/Inca is NOT based on the Polo Hatchback chassis, the front end of the Caddy is based on the Polo Classic Saloon & Estate and the Inca front end is based on the early 94-96 Ibiza/Cordoba. The rear end is leaf springs very simular to the MK1 Caddy Pickup and the newer 2004> 2k Caddy Van. If you want one lowered, give us a shout, I can either supply you all the parts or do the work for you I own and run both www.vwcaddy.com (forum) & www.justcaddys.com (parts & services) Heres mine   Cheers Al |
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Out of interest do you know anyone that has fitted rears seats to one? I do a rear seat conversion for these (although I'm out of stock and need to fabricate some more) This is the first cloth interior I fitted to mine  Its now fitted with half leather    |
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Ashrocco
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'89 Rocco GT
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Those vans look awesome, a van that size with a back seat is gonna be perfect for me with my 2 sprogs.
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Ash
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I was looking at these, until i found a cheap Berlingo on here, but i'm struggling to find pics of modded Berlingos
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Current Fleet
2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily)
1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project)
1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project)
1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project)
1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project)
1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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I was looking at these, until I found a cheap Berlingo on here, but i'm struggling to find pics of modded Berlingos Lead the way Dude. Just because something hasn't been done yet makes it all the better to do it yourself. Use some inspiration from the above pics and apply it to a vehicle that isn't normally targeted. Max bonus points right there. Funny you should say it, I was just thinking (about an hour ago) what a Mk1 early model Fiat Dobblo ugly thing would look like with 'the' treatment? I reckon they have SOOOOOO much untapped potential! One of these with a healthy makeover could be simply amazing.... ;D  |
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I'm with you all the way there, i have a few ideas ticking over in my head for the Berlingo, but i agree with you about the Doblo, unloved but so much hidden potential
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Current Fleet
2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily)
1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project)
1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project)
1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project)
1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project)
1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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wez
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Ratty Fords FTW
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haha, I love little vans... my berlingo was going to go this way (already smoothed rear doors, rear bumper, skirts etc.. and easy to lower via torsion bar) but I have too many projects with no t&t sitting about... and an extra vehicle thanks to my dad Ickle vans are great with a slam, nice paint and pokey wheels, I had even thought about giving mt 'lingo a roof chop lmao! vwcaddy.com is a great forum too track caddy yO!:  |
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Last Edit: Feb 5, 2010 18:43:06 GMT by wez
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Out of interest do you know anyone that has fitted rears seats to one? I do a rear seat conversion for these (although I'm out of stock and need to fabricate some more) This is the first cloth interior I fitted to mine Its now fitted with half leather |
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Hi there I have brought myself a caddy mk2!!! I really need the rear seat conversion can I have your telephone number to discuss please!!! My number is 07825166209
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Jan 27, 2015 10:49:12 GMT
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Hi there I have brought myself a caddy mk2!!! I really need the rear seat conversion can I have your telephone number to discuss please!!! My number is 07825166209 This thread is 5 years old!!!! Why not check out the forum the the fella that does the conversions runs^^^^^^^^^^ |
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VWPowered
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No-Rice - Est 2002
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Last Edit: Jan 27, 2015 12:19:17 GMT by VWPowered
81 Bedford CF 2.3D Cavalier Coachman Stratus
86 Volkswagen Polo Mk2 1.6 8v
87 Austin Montego 1.6HL 'Daily'
91 Rover Montego 2.0TD Countryman Estate
93 Rover Montego 2.0LXi Estate
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Found this thread as just inherited my Dads Mk2 / 9K Caddy and proving difficult to get hold of parts and information - everyone now moved on to the Mk3 and beyond!
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