Matt@Reflex's new Caddy project **Feb 2012 update**(Wheels)

[Matt@Reflex]

can not wait to see this take shape ! Is there much involved in changing the inner wings ?

I will just drill the spot welds circled and do the same on the new inner wing panel and then weld the new section in.
I will take photos on saturday when i do it.

[VW-PADDY-TDI]

Top class work matt cant wait to see the finish article

[shaun]

really good progress already cant wait to see what you do with the van will keep my eye out on this thread!

[Matt@Reflex]

All front end parts arrived today and we got the van into its first stage of high build primer tonight after work.
I'll get some photos tomorrow.
Can't wait to test fit everything

[Kuro]

All front end parts arrived today and we got the van into its first stage of high build primer tonight after work.
I'll get some photos tomorrow.
Can't wait to test fit everything

Nice... cant wait to see these photo's

[Matt@Reflex]

Todays little update.
I stayed a bit late and got the new inner wing extentions welded in place and painted.
My coilovers turned up today so i want to fit the fronts tomorrow night while the wings are off and then the new front can be fitted on Saturday.

[Doc]

Not a bolt on job then Matt? Is that the only bit of welding needed for the new front end?

[Matt@Reflex]

Not a bolt on job then Matt? Is that the only bit of welding needed for the new front end?

Yeah thats the only bit. Its a shame you can't just buy the end bit rather than the whole inner wing panel.
The lower wing brackets also have to be changed but they just bolt on

[VW-PADDY-TDI]

Lovely tidy work there matt

[dooka]

Seeing your threads, totally gives me confidence in giving my van to you to work on, always nice t o know.. Need to speak to you about sorting a camper van out too..

[Matt@Reflex]

Seeing your threads, totally gives me confidence in giving my van to you to work on, always nice t o know.. Need to speak to you about sorting a camper van out too..

Thanks mate
I fitted my coilovers yesterday so i am now a Vmaxx expert ....... I think

[Matt@Reflex]

Here are the promised photos of the van with the V2 front trial fitted.

More parts needed. The lower wing brackets are also different.


Front coilovers are also on but not wound down yet.




No headlights yet though

[Doc]

GGGGGggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, I'm so freakin jealous rite now.
I hate you, in a good way though.

[Matt@Reflex]

GGGGGggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, I'm so freakin jealous rite now.
I hate you, in a good way though.

Thanks
I can't wait to get it finished now. Its come so far in just over a week but its nearly ready for the paintshop now and thats when it slows down because i don't paint so i will have to wait for a gap in the paying customers cars

Things to do.
1) Remove LH doors and rub down with long block with 180 grit.
2) Change upper rear tailgate hinge panel to accept new tailgate. (order new one Monday)
3) Order Wheels.
4) High build prime LH repairs for the final time.
5) Prep and paint.
6) Flat and polish.
7) Fit up van.
Trial fit wheels and order spacers if needed.
9) Measure rear wheel position and modify so it sits central in the arch.
10) Trim ply line and fit.

[Doc]

You can't ply line that bute, that's a prime candidate for a carpeting in the rear is it not?