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  1. 09-03-2012 05:32 PM #1
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    Well, I bought a Caddy and figured one of these to keep record
    and seek advice wouldn't be a bad idea.

    It's a 1981 Caddy with the 1.6 NA Diesel + 5 speed.
    Navy interior, minty.
    First up is regular maintenance and a refinish of the wheels.



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    I hate you. Only because of how much headroom you have. I wish I wasn't 6'3" and into mk1 caddy's...


    The truck looks awesome btw.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 337_kid View Post
    Great score man! Is it just the picture or do you have crazy negative cambarr on the fronts in that photo?
    sǝɹɐnbs ǝɥʇ ǝʌɐs

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    I can attest to the size of the nuts.
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    Sweet find. Remember this one doesnt run on corn. Potatoes and soy beans are the only veggies that will burn Interested to see what you do with this.
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    corn alcohol, no, canola, yes

    Still a bad idea.
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  7. 09-04-2012 04:41 PM #7
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    This truck is perfect for anyone 5'6'' or under.
    After reading bio-diesel horror stories it will be kept on diesel.

    I do now own two cars, neither of which run on gas. Lol.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mrkrinkle View Post
    Great score man! Is it just the picture or do you have crazy negative cambarr on the fronts in that photo?
    the wheels are turned a bit, but cambarr is had.
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  9. 09-04-2012 07:31 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by SLK View Post
    I hate you. Only because of how much headroom you have. I wish I wasn't 6'3" and into mk1 caddy's...


    The truck looks awesome btw.

    Find a set of 'rocco seats or recaros with height adjust, you'll be just fine. Im 6' and have tons of headroom in my caddy.
    Go Green with Diesel.
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    ^^ got a question for you.

    Pulling the engine to do the head , valve cover, exhaust manifold gaskets, new block heater.
    Any recommendations while I am in there?
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    Why would you pull the engine to do a head?

    and "while I'm in there" - add turbo
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  12. 09-04-2012 07:45 PM #12
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    I have access to a hoist, since we need one for Alex's Opel.
    And block heater requires it...

    No turbo, having this be slow as balls is a good reality check for my 337.
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    I hate all of you who have a Caddy... Only cuz I want one as well... haha

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    i'm probably picking one up in the spring with Casey's help, i may pay him back by helping him with his
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    Quote Originally Posted by 337_kid View Post
    No turbo, having this be slow as balls is a good reality check for my 337.
    Good idea.
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