Hello,
I thought it was about time I started a thread on here for the Caddy.

I'll try and do this in chronological order...

so here's when I picked it up from Jon. There were lots of spare/new parts that came with it that I've still not sorted though properly yet.
As you can see in the back, it also came with a spare 1.6D engine and 5 spped 'box


So I got it home and then decided to swap the wheels




Then I Cleaned up the bumpers and painted the lettering on the tailgate








More to come once I've had my dinner
Gary.

Looking good.

Ok. I'm re-fuelled...
There were a couple of bits that needs doing like brake lights and reverse lights, a small leak from the engine...
then I swapped the front chin spoiler for a deep MK1 GTi version and headed down to the E38 show




I got sick of not having any door cards or stereo so that came next





And I found a neat little spot for the tweeters


Not much happened for a while but I solld the spare engine to another local caddy owner and I've since picked up a Turbo Diesel engine and 5 speed g/box. That won't be going in for a while though.

Last week I had a problem with the rear fog light which resulted in two knackered ignition switches and almost an elecrical fire
Here's the cooked wire that few the rear fog

So I'm waiting for another ignition switch to be delivered. In the meantime I've got no Headlights, wipers or heater blowers so I can't go too far in it

I thought I'd better have a proper look behind the dash to check everything else was ok back there
Out the dash came


The wiring back there wasn't too bad. I tied some of it up then swapped the brown dash for a black one I'd picked up

Swapped the headlights


Abbie and I were busy cleaning the truck this afternoon ready for...







And Gary

I love this car, I don't mind telling ya!

My father and I would love one to do up as a project but I don't even know where to get one from! Perfect for the musician who needs to take his rig to places ;D

Thanks Rosh,
There are a few Caddy's out there but as they were used as builders/farm vehicles etc.. finding a good standard one is difficult.
Even knackered, rusty ones aren't cheap though

cracking work gary love the black stripes down the sides!!

Thanks Wrighty. I've been toying with the idea for a while

I fitted a new ignition switch on Monday night. Checked everything and all seemed good.
Switched the ignition and headlights on and plumes of smoke came from under the dash.
It looks as if two of the wires for either the indicators or horn have melted them selves. I've not yet figured out what's happened or what the wires are for.
To be honest, I'm not great with electrics and I'm starting to get sick of it.

Liking that. Only thing I say (personnely) is to have the side stipe put on in front of the wheels.

Looking good Gaz

VW commercial vehicles are proper expensive lol

Nice work, the side stripes work well.

love it!
looks pure lush dude

Likey alot...

Rosh i dont know of one that needs doing, but i know of one thats been done and has been on/off for sale

Seedy wrote:

Likey alot...

Rosh i dont know of one that needs doing, but i know of one thats been done and has been on/off for sale

In Staffordshire, Seed?

I keep looking at this thread! I'll have to give you a honk if I see you rolling around S-town!

Thanks for the comments guys.

Well Saturday afternoon I had a look at what damage had been done. The last cable that burnt out has taken a couple of others with it. I decided to replace the whole interior wiring loom (luckily I had a spare) as it was easier than going through everything and unpicking it to replace the damaged wiring.

It was a bit daunting but, with a bit of help from Abbie, we took our time and managed to get it all done and started it up just before it got dark. Everything seems to be working fine

i could of swore i saw this driving thru cannock the other week i just pulled up to a junction and you went past on the road im sure it was this

Chris,
That might have been me. Abbie lives over that way so I can occasionally be seen around Cannock.
There is another white MK1 Caddy around though. I've seen it once in Stafford and friends keep spotting it all over the place. It could have been him

gggti wrote:

There is another white MK1 Caddy around though. I've seen it once in Stafford and friends keep spotting it all over the place. It could have been him

If I remember correctly, he has an entirely black tailgate (writing too) and is a bit ratty?

Yes. Apparently it does have a black tailgate now. I think this is why people keeping thinking it's me!
When I saw him it had no tailgate and the bed was done out in checker plate. According to a colleague he's now got a cover on the back, too

Rosh wrote:

Seedy wrote:

Likey alot...

Rosh i dont know of one that needs doing, but i know of one thats been done and has been on/off for sale

In Staffordshire, Seed?

I keep looking at this thread! I'll have to give you a honk if I see you rolling around S-town!

unfortunately not pal, its up my way (Preston)