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j.a.kelly
Age : 24
Joined : 19 Mar 2008
Posts : 48
Location : Peterborough & Manchester!
|  Subject: Re: Chugga - mk1 caddy  Wed May 21 2008, 21:59 | |
| As promised, some pics...
Nice neat install by Tiz
now on his ATS classics- finally
Load-liner - bed is good, but liner looks cleaner (or will!)
Sneaky peak at the future colour...hopefully better (sprayed from Halfords can!)
Comments/suggestions welcome!
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CaddyRage
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Age : 27
Joined : 29 Dec 2007
Posts : 1136
Location : doddington, camb's
Drives : 92 Caddy KR 16V
| | Subject: Re: Chugga - mk1 caddy Wed May 21 2008, 22:39 | |
| Looking good mate and probs the tidiest install i seen tiz do.
good work that man!!
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Tiz
Age : 18
Joined : 28 Jan 2008
Posts : 607
Location : Wimblington nr March - Cambs
Drives : BBM Mk2 golf Gti & Mk1 Caddy rat
| | Subject: Re: Chugga - mk1 caddy Thu May 22 2008, 01:28 | |
| | CaddyRage wrote: | Looking good mate and probs the tidiest install i seen tiz do.
good work that man!! |
Lol thanks mate, thats cause i bodge the feck outta my own cars(not really a good advert) but paying customers always get the best(or near best as that was very rushed to get it done in 4 days).
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j.a.kelly
Age : 24
Joined : 19 Mar 2008
Posts : 48
Location : Peterborough & Manchester!
| | Subject: Re: Chugga - mk1 caddy Fri May 23 2008, 22:53 | |
| Just dropped off at the bodyshop too...no doubt picking it up in around a months time...cant bare the thought of the wait!!
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Tom
Age : 20
Joined : 20 Jan 2008
Posts : 186
Location : Cottenham
Drives : MK4 Polo
| | Subject: Re: Chugga - mk1 caddy Mon May 26 2008, 02:45 | |
| | That has to be the perfect engine to put in a caddy imo. This way i bet you didnt have to mess about changing fuel tanks. |
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CaddyRage
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Age : 27
Joined : 29 Dec 2007
Posts : 1136
Location : doddington, camb's
Drives : 92 Caddy KR 16V
| | Subject: Re: Chugga - mk1 caddy Mon May 26 2008, 10:12 | |
| | Tom wrote: | | That has to be the perfect engine to put in a caddy imo. This way i bet you didnt have to mess about changing fuel tanks. |
You dont need to change tanks with any conversion really tom. Caddy tanks are gravity fed so its basically just a case of mounting a fuel pump after it 
Agree though that the TD/GTD is the easiest conversion to do in a mk1 caddy. Only major mod is to make up a downpipe but these are starting to come out into production due to popularity!.
If i come accross a TD or GTD lump myself, i may just do the conversion with another mk1 caddy myself 
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Tiz
Age : 18
Joined : 28 Jan 2008
Posts : 607
Location : Wimblington nr March - Cambs
Drives : BBM Mk2 golf Gti & Mk1 Caddy rat
| | Subject: Re: Chugga - mk1 caddy Mon May 26 2008, 11:35 | |
| it took me more time to mount the intercooler than it did to make the downpipe but it is very very tight in the mk1 bay especially when the master cylinder is right in the way but i managed to make it mount just right using the mk2 reservoir tank. Mk3 TD downpipe is very easy to mod as its steel so you can cut and turn it to get it just right, i made this system mate to the standard exhaust which isnt much good for over 130bhp but its 1)replaceable 2) very quiet
I am not sure but i think gibber was the only other person to mount the GTD cooler in the bay effectively? I have seen a couple others but using no ducts and no shrouds so they would be worse than having no cooler at all.
With regards to tanks the part number for the petrol tank and the diesel tank is exactly the same if you convert from petrol to diesel you just need to wash out the tank with warm soapy water to get all the crap out then wash it around with red diesel(cause its cheap and your effectively throwing it away). Fill the diesel tank to the brim with fresh white diesel and she will sort herself out.
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j.a.kelly
Age : 24
Joined : 19 Mar 2008
Posts : 48
Location : Peterborough & Manchester!
| | Subject: Re: Chugga - mk1 caddy Thu Jul 03 2008, 08:45 | |
| Quick update with some less than decent photos from my phone!
Front end is off, new front panel fitted, and wings to go on later. New tail-light section (as old one was damaged) and some work taken place to tidy up the tailgate
Since these pics were taken, the rear arches have been replaced with new panel sections (jetta/5door golf part). and the section under the rear window has been grinded back, & treated
Wish i could get some decent pics, but the truck is back in Manchester at a bodyshop there
Comments welcome
Cheers
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mk1g60phill
Age : 27
Joined : 21 Feb 2008
Posts : 224
Location : cambridge town cntr
Drives : mk3 vr6 mk1 g60
| | Subject: Re: Chugga - mk1 caddy Thu Jul 03 2008, 19:49 | |
| | I would also be interested in the sebrings if for sale. |
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j.a.kelly
Age : 24
Joined : 19 Mar 2008
Posts : 48
Location : Peterborough & Manchester!
| | Subject: Re: Chugga - mk1 caddy Fri Jul 11 2008, 14:57 | |
| another update...
Just been to the bodyshop - getting there now...so thought i'd share these pics...
Should be looking nearly there by next week... 
Cheers
JK |
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j.a.kelly
Age : 24
Joined : 19 Mar 2008
Posts : 48
Location : Peterborough & Manchester!
| | Subject: Re: Chugga - mk1 caddy Fri Jul 25 2008, 15:22 | |
| more pics...
progress delayed a little more as have decided to get new floor pans put in - again thought it was sensible to get it all done while its off the road
Cheers
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CaddyRage
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Age : 27
Joined : 29 Dec 2007
Posts : 1136
Location : doddington, camb's
Drives : 92 Caddy KR 16V
| | Subject: Re: Chugga - mk1 caddy Fri Jul 25 2008, 23:33 | |
| Get the arches rolled while ya at it mate. just incase you go for some wider rims in the future
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j.a.kelly
Age : 24
Joined : 19 Mar 2008
Posts : 48
Location : Peterborough & Manchester!
| | Subject: Re: Chugga - mk1 caddy Sat Jul 26 2008, 10:34 | |
| sounds like a good plan duder...ta
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