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Re: 1980 Caddy project - updated
Posted: Feb Wed 01, 2012 1:34 pm
by Mikewire
Oh and I had to drain the tank of old gas, not much, but enough that it wouldn't start. The rubber feed and return fuel line were toast, so I have replacements. And the upper intake boot is ripped, and I have a replacement for that too thanks to Randy. I have new oil, filter and plugs. And see above...I'm shopping for tires now - it's hard to find a 13" tire that's bigger than a 175.
I'll clean it up, and it looks like I have some patching and welding in my future. I found some floor pan rust and I think a small hole or two, and that bit in front of the shock tower that needs attention.
Time to think about getting a welder.
1980 Caddy project - updated
Posted: Feb Wed 01, 2012 1:35 pm
by YASHA7FOLD
I will let you know what I have on the rabbit. I think they're 14's but will have to see what the tire size is. I think it fills in the fenders nicely.
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Re: 1980 Caddy project - updated
Posted: Feb Wed 01, 2012 2:22 pm
by MT-Getto
go BBS RA. They love beat down caddies. Teardrops do em well too:
http://greatfalls.craigslist.org/pts/2773231833.html
Re: 1980 Caddy project - updated
Posted: Feb Wed 01, 2012 2:30 pm
by Mikewire
Ohh man, RA's would be awesome. Or snowflakes. Anyone have a set they would part with?
Thanks Wade, yeah I think 14's are gonna be the way to go.
Re: 1980 Caddy project - updated
Posted: Feb Wed 01, 2012 6:01 pm
by Jd3
might want to ask jason about some BBS I sold him... they would ride tough!!!!
Re: 1980 Caddy project - updated
Posted: Feb Wed 01, 2012 9:01 pm
by Rennwagen1
I run flakes on the GTI with 185/60/14s, and they seem fine. OOOHH Mike I have some MK3 Jetta GT wheels that might like a new home 14" also. This is a net pic, but mine have decent rubber on them.
For the OEM+ flava!
Re: 1980 Caddy project - updated
Posted: Feb Wed 01, 2012 9:03 pm
by Roadhog
Corrado Speedlines?
Re: 1980 Caddy project - updated
Posted: Feb Thu 02, 2012 12:17 am
by Mikewire
Aeron, we may have a deal there, those would be hottt. Speedlines are 5x100 no? BTW, what rock are you hiding under lol?
Re: 1980 Caddy project - updated
Posted: Feb Thu 02, 2012 12:32 am
by Roadhog
MikeWire wrote:Aeron, we may have a deal there, those would be hottt. Speedlines are 5x100 no? BTW, what rock are you hiding under lol?
5 lug swap.
Re: 1980 Caddy project - updated
Posted: Feb Thu 02, 2012 10:44 am
by Rennwagen1
Sure thing Mike, they are in Crawlspace taking up space. I got them cause I was gonna use them on my Mk1 project, which is a non starter. Always thought they would look good on a Mk1, and no lug swap, hehe. As I said, tires are good as well, not sure what size, but I can jump down there and see.
Think about how much stuff you could have come home with if you had bought the caddy BEFORE the end of the trip?