Mk1 Opel Kaddet 16v

Vanweez · 28-02-2008, 13:45

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWN:IT&ih=011

Not sure what i've let myself in for but i fell for the colour and couldn't resist as it was only 20mile away

Collected it saturday afternoon and began work on it the following tues day

So far:-

* I've fitted new rack boots
* New dampers in struts
* Rebuilt mk3 struts using custom washers to allow use of mk1 top mounts
* Replaced ancillery loom on block with modifidied cav one to include oil pressure and speedo transducer
* Modified alternator bracket
* and plenty of welding

Pics to follow

Vanweez · 28-02-2008, 13:49

Need some info on replacement engine mounts if any one has any info

Also need a badge for the grill, clear inducators, an exhaust system some bits of interior trim if any one has anything mk1 for sale please pm me, monnies waiting

Drizz · 28-02-2008, 14:10

Good man

**Melv** · 28-02-2008, 14:13

http://www.mk1oc.com/forum/ is the place to go for parts.

Maybe it would be an idea to fabricate your own mounts if possible. Has the engine bay been strengthened and welded to cope with the engine change?

Vanweez · 28-02-2008, 14:28

Ill be signing up to that site shortly, i've already been on there and found some useful tech info and some great looking mk1's.

As for strengthening nothings been done to it yet and it'll have to stay that way for a while sadly.

I was looking at fabricating a front engine mount to tie the engine to the front cross member to ease the strain on the other mounts

**CraigGreen** · 28-02-2008, 16:59

Nice project, surprised you fell in love with the colour though?

Chriscavturbo · 28-02-2008, 19:03

Wot badge did you want for the grill mate? i have some spare mk1 bits, you can still buy brand new after market clear indicators on ebay. nice project by the way. Join mk1oc.com. im on there (chrisastravan), there are loads of people from mig on there.

Vanweez · 29-02-2008, 08:14

Thanks for the info and interest guys.
Ordered the clear inducators this morning and now ide best get out there n get the welding compleate

As for the badge im after ide like a compleate opel badge simaler to the half thats left

Vanweez · 29-02-2008, 08:32

Vanweez · 29-02-2008, 08:46

Drizz · 29-02-2008, 13:24

Nice work!

Vanweez · 29-02-2008, 14:41

Some pics of some more wind tunnel welding! The weather seems to turn to gales as soon as i get my welder out of the shed

neil105 · 29-02-2008, 14:48

wouldn't mind being able to weld like that,nice project

didn't see 2nd set of pics more like what i get up to

**Brett** · 29-02-2008, 16:24

How come you opted for Mk3 Struts, and what have you done with the Mk1 ones?

MK1 Struts have the taper for the trackrod end running the other way as Mk1 bolt up through the leg, whilst Mk2/3 bolt down through the leg. Makes it better for bump steer

ben ev · 02-03-2008, 22:59

awsome. that'l keep the mrs happy.....
wasnt so long ago that i said i wonted a mk1 nick. ya coppied!
have to pop round soon (5 weeks) and have a perv. enjoy

Flip Flop..... · 03-03-2008, 22:32

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Originally Posted by ben ev

awsome. that'l keep the mrs happy.....
wasnt so long ago that i said i wonted a mk1 nick. ya coppied!
have to pop round soon (5 weeks) and have a perv. enjoy

Actually Mr Evans its not like its a new phase he's going through is it....
The only reason he's got away with it (again...lol), cause he's agreed to give me welding leasons, after all I do own the legend that is the Mk1 Golf gti....

Im sure in time Rodge will need it and with your C'Mon you aint helping in no hurry are ya?!?

lol.
So are we all game for Sunday street wars in April then?!?
You'll be home and you've had all that time on your hands in no mans land so there's no excuses that ya turbos not working or something.....
You too Stickman! I expect to see the tray running like a dream by then so get ya spanners out!

I drove the Orange piece, its rapido!! You'll love it Ben but Im sure by the time weez has had his hands on it, it'll kane all our rides

Ya got to love him!!!

Vanweez · 04-03-2008, 10:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brett

How come you opted for Mk3 Struts, and what have you done with the Mk1 ones?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brett

MK1 Struts have the taper for the trackrod end running the other way as Mk1 bolt up through the leg, whilst Mk2/3 bolt down through the leg. Makes it better for bump steer

Sadly the car came with mk3 struts on it already but you've just answered a question thats been buzzing about in my head for a while now

Vanweez · 04-03-2008, 10:27

Some more pictures of progress thats been made

Clears have arrivied

Air filter adaptor and backet fitted also a cav header tank retro fitted in

Also fitted the new rims and rubber

Many other little jobs have been done but don't warrant any pics

Ide best get back to it then!

Vanweez · 04-03-2008, 11:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flip Flop.....

Actually Mr Evans its not like its a new phase he's going through is it....
The only reason he's got away with it (again...lol), cause he's agreed to give me welding leasons, after all I do own the legend that is the Mk1 Golf gti....

Im sure in time Rodge will need it and with your C'Mon you aint helping in no hurry are ya?!?

lol.
So are we all game for Sunday street wars in April then?!?
You'll be home and you've had all that time on your hands in no mans land so there's no excuses that ya turbos not working or something.....
You too Stickman! I expect to see the tray running like a dream by then so get ya spanners out!

I drove the Orange piece, its rapido!! You'll love it Ben but Im sure by the time weez has had his hands on it, it'll kane all our rides

Ya got to love him!!!

You've been told boys, best get those fingers out and suport the vaux or rodgers going to make toast of us!

C'mon!

**Benn** · 04-03-2008, 11:50

A coupe.. cool.
Loks like your doing well with it, nice welding. How do you retro fit a header tank tho?

Vanweez · 04-03-2008, 12:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benn

A coupe.. cool.
Loks like your doing well with it, nice welding. How do you retro fit a header tank tho?

Defintintion

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v.tr. 1.To provide (a jet, automobile, computer, or factory, for example) with parts, devices, or equipment not in existence or available at the time of original manufacture.
2. To install or fit (a device or system, for example) for use in or on an existing structure, especially an older dwelling.

v.intr. 1. To fit into or onto equipment already in existence or service.
2. To substitute new or modernized parts or systems for older equipment: an industrial plant that was retrofitting to meet new safety regulations.

n. 1. Something that has been retrofitted or that has undergone retrofitting.
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ben ev · 09-03-2008, 13:52

lol. weez your abit retro in general i supose
car wont be running till pv2k8 at least so ile let your have your short moment of glory between now and then and deal with you after that.

Flip Flop..... · 12-03-2008, 17:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by ben ev

lol. weez your abit retro in general i supose
car wont be running till pv2k8 at least so ile let your have your short moment of glory between now and then and deal with you after that.

Again Mr Evans comes up with an excuse......

Oh well Im sure Stickman will be up for the ass whippin!!

Although I did here that his engine goes rather well....
Hmmmm. C'Mon you bloody Vauxhall drivers.
SORT IT!!!!!!

LETSTICK · 12-03-2008, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flip Flop.....

Again Mr Evans comes up with an excuse......

Oh well Im sure Stickman will be up for the ass whippin!!

Although I did here that his engine goes rather well....
Hmmmm. C'Mon you bloody Vauxhall drivers.
SORT IT!!!!!!

How do

, thread is looking good weez . flip flop

, cause the tray wreck goes well , i dont weigh nowt !!!!

. will be fun reving the rods out of weez,s donor engine , racing dodgey rodge

, need to get by block built up soon when your free weez
made a start on the loom , got the wiring diagrams out for the let and tracing all the sensor plugs down ,from the ecu its coming on with the help of

ben ev · 16-03-2008, 22:46

blar blar. heard it all before. the next one will be , and i quote "yeah but its still a corsa though"

weez did you get the header tank new or from the breakers? gona need one for mine because of the inlet will foul the corsa one. saw that cav one mounted on someone elses around the strut which will surfice for me. not keen on these bailey things. bit of a waste imo. inlet should be good by the looks of things so far. if your still keen on bits for the caddy i should be able to do something as gona be on the vmc alot when i get back to work. not machining them by hand again for ****!! also have you got a honing tool?