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  1. airbornejet
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    Airborne Caddy

    05-27-2011 06:26 PM #1
    Usually I'm not one for starting threads, but i thought i'd share my recent purchase with the MK1 group. She's a 82' 1.6L gas truck, with less than 100k miles, and I'm the third owner. So far, i've replace a bunch of parts, added some, and fixed others. I purchased her stock with a new paint job, which i don't like red cars, but some how they seem to find me.

    Not sure what my final plans will be, but for now i've given her some changes. She's been a blast to drive, and i've enjoyed every minute of it.

    Here are some photos for now. Enjoy, and we'll have to wait and see what happens with her.

    the day she was delivered:



    So far, i've either fixed, added or replaced:
    CV boot
    cap/rotor
    plug wires
    plugs
    rain tray
    oil
    oil filter
    oil pan/gasket
    tail lights
    gas/brake/clutch pedals
    turn signals
    drop plates
    coil overs
    head lights
    RMs/Enkies
    tires
    air filter
    carpet
    recaros
    small duckbill
    OEM screws
    Flushed and refilled radiator
    flag mirror
    door handle inserts
    aftermarket grill, but found another egg crate grill in good shape
    E-brake cable

    things that still need attention:
    headliner
    alignment
    wiper motor
    strut mounts
    warmup regulator
    roll fenders


    want to add:
    sliding rear window
    temp gauge
    tach gauge
    maybe a GTI front bumper

    Last edited by airbornejet; 05-28-2011 at 11:13 PM.
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    05-27-2011 08:12 PM #2
    Gorgeous truck, I love it. Any updated pictures since it has been lowered and such?
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    05-27-2011 08:23 PM #3
    pics of the mk2 behind?
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    05-27-2011 08:28 PM #4
    wow...nice to see ya around Jet.

    I got your IM. Didn't go to SOWO. Went to see my bro grad at the AF academy.

    Will be there next year for sure.

    Now please show us some updated pics of the truck.
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    05-27-2011 09:33 PM #5
    looks like a clean honest truck. Ill be watching.
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    05-27-2011 10:05 PM #6
    thx
    Quote Originally Posted by Dozier View Post
    looks like a clean honest truck. Ill be watching.

    oh ok, someone told me you were there, so i was on the lookout for ya. if i don't see you before next yrs SoWo, i'll be sure to link up with you then. And, thx pics on the way.
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    wow...nice to see ya around Jet.

    I got your IM. Didn't go to SOWO. Went to see my bro grad at the AF academy.

    Will be there next year for sure.

    Now please show us some updated pics of the truck.
    updated pics on the way. thx
    Quote Originally Posted by mk1daily View Post
    Gorgeous truck, I love it. Any updated pictures since it has been lowered and such?

    More pics:
    cleaned up the interior installed new carpet, removed caddy seats and put in a set of recaros i had in storage. the dash is very mint, with the exception of a 1/2 inch crack. otherwise, the interior is in good shape, beside the headliner missing.





    removed OEM wheels w/ Enkies
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    05-27-2011 10:09 PM #7
    Quote Originally Posted by gtidude2000 View Post
    pics of the mk2 behind?
    My spring/fall/winter daily
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    05-27-2011 10:13 PM #8
    replaced all lights, grill and used 2/3inch select-a-plates and coils to lower. decided on the 3 inch version of the plates, which worked out great for my 15inch wheel/tire combo. added duckbill and performed major tune-up.

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    05-27-2011 10:22 PM #9
    very nice
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    05-27-2011 11:53 PM #10
    daaaaaaaaang nice caddy sir.
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    05-28-2011 03:34 AM #11
    That 's tits. Love the white interior, and the paint is like molten glass.
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    05-28-2011 09:43 AM #12
    You're gonna need a warehouse soon.

    nice addition.
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    05-28-2011 12:47 PM #13
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    05-28-2011 06:07 PM #14
    Wow Jet, looks great! Are you using spacers on the Enkies? Mine are really close to the coils on the backside up front.
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    05-28-2011 06:22 PM #15
    damn! nice spread Jet!
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    05-28-2011 10:59 PM #16
    Thx bro
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    damn! nice spread Jet!
    thx man, not running spacers, the old Enkies ET must be different from the remakes.
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    Wow Jet, looks great! Are you using spacers on the Enkies? Mine are really close to the coils on the backside up front.
    you're telling me....! :-)
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    You're gonna need a warehouse soon.

    nice addition.


    Built some wheels for it, care to guess what? Most of you know i love BBS, so on with yet another set

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    05-28-2011 11:12 PM #17
    Tires/Wheels mounted, currently there is no rub, but i still want to roll the fenders sooner or later
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    05-29-2011 09:21 AM #18
    looks great man
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    05-29-2011 09:24 AM #19
    Niceeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!! Working on my caddy today, too much to do until it's as nice as yours...
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    05-29-2011 10:17 AM #20
    post pictures of all your cars please
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    05-29-2011 11:52 AM #21
    looking good there bud. hope to see ya around h2o time.
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    05-29-2011 12:00 PM #22
    wow how did you get a picture of what my future drive way will look like?! nice work
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    05-29-2011 12:07 PM #23
    As usual, looks great..
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    05-29-2011 01:34 PM #24
    Thx all for the comments, I'm sure I'll be at H2O, but doubt it will be in the caddy.
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    05-29-2011 01:37 PM #25
    FÚCking Beautiful.
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    05-29-2011 01:43 PM #26
    nice caddy ! Looks clean! Any plans for the drivetrain yet?
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    05-29-2011 02:04 PM #27
    beautiful
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    05-29-2011 02:46 PM #28
    Wow... She is really starting to look sharp!
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    05-29-2011 03:37 PM #29
    such a clean caddy!
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    05-29-2011 04:24 PM #30
    Quote Originally Posted by airbornejet View Post
    My spring/fall/winter daily
    Good luck with the Caddy, it looks great with the new wheels. What's under the hood of your Mk2?

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    05-29-2011 06:03 PM #31
    The mk2 is a 2.8, appreciate the good luck.
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    05-29-2011 08:42 PM #32
    Looking great Jet.
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    05-29-2011 09:34 PM #33
    The rm's really did finish the look can't wait to see it in person....see ya soon
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    05-31-2011 02:22 PM #34
    another nice one for your stable
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    05-31-2011 09:01 PM #35
    Quote Originally Posted by .:Carlik:. View Post
    another nice one for your stable
    Man carlik your one to talk with both of those bad ass rides your building...lol jet your the man bro hope to see you soon
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