Barely on Topic Caddy-MK1 shared parts

[soltwede@privateI.com (Night Shadow)]

On Tue, 10 Sep 2002, Ken Bates wrote:

> I am going to look at an '81 Deisel caddy/PU today.  I think I can get him
> down a bit from the 475 he is asking.  Known trouble T-stat/overheating
> problem and battery.  We'll see what else when i get there.
> I have left over MK1 parts from my '79 Scirocco since the 16v conversion,
> so....I know the A1 chassis is the same here but will hte OEM original
> springs from the 'roc with almost brand new inserts in them be a bit firmer
> thatn what would be in the caddy?
> Also should the extra 16v seats i have fint in there as well.  I owned an
> identical car in the past and it is small enought in there to make a mouse
> hunched back.  So maybe not.

Yes to both from a fellow Caddy owner.  Don't forget to join the pickup
list!

> The big square headlights are seald beams I think.  Is there a upgrade there
> for replaceable bulbs Hx for example.

Sure is, www.memoimports.com sells em with city lights even.


> Sorry for the off topic but I'm hoping there are a couple out there that are
> "switch-hitting" with caddys.  Off list replys are probly better
> Thanks

Long ago the Scirocco list agreed, that as long as it pertains to a A1
chassis VW, its fine to post :-)

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Eric
Northglenn, CO

76 Honda CB400F Super Sport (400cc, 4 cyl, OHC 8v, 10k RPM redline *grin*)
80 Scirocco (FOR SALE $500) 
81 Scirocco S (2.0 16v swap and complete restoration in holding pattern)
81 Rabbit Truck LX Diesel (Waiting for BAE Turbo Install) 
87 Suzuki Samurai JX Hardtop (Soon to be VW Turbo Diesel Powered)
91 Cabriolet (2.0 Crossflow 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress) 

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