Here is what i started with, a good old green diesel that was sitting in a farm in eastern washington since 93:

Modified steering rack w/o linkage:

Front Cross Member and core support swap, I decided on the round headlights:

Coilovers and the 5 lug goods, I went with mk3 coils and they fit the rabbit strut cap, easy bolt on Also some new MK2 tie rods :

MK3 Dash:

How it sits right now:

Let me know what you guys think and if you see something i overlooked:

yeah i heard the weitec stories before, but i got em cheap and no one else would sell me the front 2 coils for a mk3, if they go poopie on me i'll probably end up 4 linking the rear and baggin it.

Modified by killerrabbittruck at 6:19 PM 11-9-2006

The Jettatron
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2773382
my fleet, past and present
http://hometown.aol.com/gremenasty/V-Dubs.html

Caddy looks pretty solid, looking forward to more pics and progress

Quote, originally posted by XJDano »

hahaha, I love that poster
I have it hanging in my room

Clean looking Caddy
good luck with the build

I had a 96 gti vr6 that i used to get all my swap parts, I used stock rabbit control arms modified with mk3 vr ball joints, then moved my ball joint location forwards about 3/8". I used the mk3 gti vr spindles, hubs brakes everything, I used mk3 front coils and bolted them to the rabbit strut bearing/cap. Then i used mk2 non power steering tie rods since they are longer and make it a nice stock clean fit. we'll see how things go when i go to align it, but im' confident it should be all square.

Also i'm going to be running ABS and had to modify the rear axle to accept the mk3 vr rear spindles and rear rotors, i had to notch the plate to clear the lower caliper bolt and the wheel speed sensor. Hope this helps

Modified by killerrabbittruck at 8:59 PM 11-9-2006

Thanks and keep up the good post!

I am going to do a little more trimming and smooth out the vinyl on the dash a little more i can roll my windows though, just barely

Good work you're doing there. That new dash looks like it fits really well.

waiting for these pics

Cover for the stock shifter:

Front mount fabbed up:

Tacked in to check the fit:

I'd say it's a nice fit:

Modified by killerrabbittruck at 11:52 PM 11-11-2006

Modified by killerrabbittruck at 11:52 PM 11-11-2006

Modified by killerrabbittruck at 8:39 PM 3-14-2007

I will use the stock passenger MK3 shaft, and i'm going to shorten the drivers side axle, should be easy though it's solid.

And as for that top secret string, it's there so i know where the hood will be for clearance issues

I'm still debating on what to do with the rear mounts, the stock ones don't seem to be where i want them so i've been thinking about making my own from 1/4" plate and some 2x3 tube stock. I'll post pics when i get them done.

my vote goes for Brittish Racing Green, with a black tinted with silver flake clear coat.

The New GTI 16v

The Jettatron
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2773382
my fleet, past and present
http://hometown.aol.com/gremenasty/V-Dubs.html

Quote, originally posted by killerrabbittruck »

EDIT: How it's not going to sit once that vr is in it

i wear long sleeve shirts, under short sleeve shirts, under long sleeve shirts

WTT mk3 for mk2
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4073311

As for the rear mounts, i'm trying to find a way to use the stock mk3 mount so i can easily get stiffer ones later on, but looks like a good place to start from there.

And i don't get what you are trying to say there? How it's not going to sit?

i think he means with the oil pan sitting really low.

Here's some progress pics from today, slow progress but the results are worth it i think...

Today's Progress:

Modified by killerrabbittruck at 8:41 PM 3-14-2007

I know height of the oil pan is always going to be a problem with MK1 VR6 swaps but what are the ways around it? Here's a couple of ideas I've had to possibly help out if I can afford them.
1. Short runner intake and relocated TB for more clearance on top.
2. Suspension spacers and coilovers for both stock height, adjustability and stiffer springs.
3. Oil pan modification....... don't query me on this one, it's just a spark of an idea at the minute.
Last but not least: 4. Skid plate. (lowers it further but at least takes the hits).
So, any thoughts on these?
Cheers
Baz

Keep it that OEM colour it looks awesome

Everytime I see fabrication work in progress I get withdrawal

Parts for Caddys this way