j.a.kelly's mk1 Caddy

[j.a.kelly]

...ok - its not SEAT - but some peeps may still be interested in the progress...

Our 24yr old Volkswagen Mk1 Caddy (Chugga!)

Bought from a chap in Reading, the adventure started with a long slow drive back to Manchester

Slow progress...
picked up some bling in the form of a chrome trim grille and treated him to some brand new eyes, the previous lamps were pretty dead

some time later...

New Shoes...
Out with the 15" wheels and in with the 13" ATS classics painted in gloss black with
polished detailing...clad in some 175/50 Yoko rubber

More bling...
Chrome front bumper - new old stock

a couple of hours work and the bumper is starting to look decent...

neglected for a few weeks...
grumpy at being left alone - the battery went flat...sisters 'bug to the rescue!

New clothes...
a sneaky look at what to expect soon...new paint colour for the new-look Chugga.

Also have two replacement doors & 2 new wings to fit...should be good as new
Cheers
JK

 

[Ibiza125]

Cool wee motor! Those things can be made to look stunning with a bit of work!

I was looking for one, but can't insure it as it goes as a commercial veichle..! Bummer.

 

[DPJ]

Excellent! keep posting.

 

[Mylo]

very nice little project, look foward to seeing it grow.

I've got a mk1 raggy sat in the garage going to waste If I wasn't skint your thread could have spurred me into action

 

[j.a.kelly]

yeh will keep this thread updated...cant wait to get it into the 'shop on Tuesday!

yeh they take up ya cash pretty quickly these projects dont they!!

JK

 

[Cupra_Jay]

looks good mate, do love old skool vw's!! look forward to seeing it progress

 

[j.a.kelly]

Driving that thing is comedy compared to the Leon (truck is a 1.6 flat diesel) - but i still love driving it - still manages to pull its own weight pretty well tho!!
Gets a lot of looks - even in its 'ratty' state!

cant wait to get it painted - roll on the summer!!

JK

 

[Deleted member 13581]

Looks good mate.

Keep us posted on it.

Love the old school VWs.

 

[st10587]

i love these

 

[ryank]

nice work mate

 

[gb]

should look smart when your done

 

[WeeJase]

i'd love one,
please don't paint it red.think lawrence leweallin bowen

 

[bartsimmo]

Sweet, great project car! As said, keep us posted on your progress.

A good friend of mine restored one a couple of years ago but still doesn't stop tinkering with it!

 

[j.a.kelly]

the matt black has to go i'm afraid - bored of the rat look now!
cheers peeps...oh yeh - think i've seen that caddy on the forum...looks good
JK

 

[j.a.kelly]

ATS classics trial fitted this weekend...think it needs deckin' to carry them off tho...n not sure i want to go lower really - bit of a spanner in the works!!

pic;

cheers
JK

 

[bartsimmo]

ATS classics trial fitted this weekend...think it needs deckin' to carry them off tho...n not sure i want to go lower really - bit of a spanner in the works!!

pic;

cheers
JK

Go on mate, drop it to the floor - it's got to be done!

 

[lofer]

Air ride maybe?

 

[livimck]

get it slammed

will look even better

 

[J.K.jr.bad.]

Man, I always wanted to get one. But I stumble over first 3rd series of BMW (e21).. Now got two of them

 

[j.a.kelly]

mini update...some delays in the project (isnt there always!) but back on track now...

picked up a Golf GTD (80bhp 1.6TD) donor car last month, engine is going in at weekend, but i've been running around in the Golf a bit...its a shame to kill this mk2 - but its for the greater good

donor;

Then bank holiday weekend, its getting dropped off at the 'shop for the new paint! Will keep thread updated hopefully.
Cheers
JK