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YouTube Build Series

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:37 pm
by DACIndustries
What is happening guy’s! I have a YouTube channel and have just bought a 2011 SWB 1.6tdi Caddy as a new project. Also bought a 2010 VW Touran 1.6 Petrol to strip for parts.

Here is a link to the channel:
https://youtube.com/c/DanChambersDAC

Anyway, The plan is to take the interior out of the Caddy to fit into the Caddy. All the usual parts including rear seats and electric windows. Going to attempt to build a Golf GTI Mk7.5 front bumper, Touran wing mirrors, Coilovers, Wheels and a full colour change respray.

Hopefully should be a decent series. Here are a few photos of the van & Touran. I will update on here too.

The van, bought out of Copart. It does have a little damage.
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Touran was also from Copart, Although it is unrecorded. Bodywork is not in the best condition.

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Will keep you all updated as I get on with it!


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Re: YouTube Build Series

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:41 pm
by Jordyx
Been watching since you started the grey T5 build, looking forward to watching more!


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YouTube Build Series

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:52 pm
by Guy94
Have also been watching ! Great content


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Re: YouTube Build Series

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:35 pm
by sylwiu_3gta
Already watching the series mate 8) . Nice content, especially for the Caddy owners😁
Good luck with the build👍

Re: YouTube Build Series

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:10 pm
by Scoobysrt

Re: YouTube Build Series

Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 4:07 am
by Bradb
Really looking forward to this mate stumbled across your channel a couple of days ago and ended up till stupid o’clock in the morning binge watching far too many of them! :lol:

Re: YouTube Build Series

Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2021 10:03 pm
by DACIndustries
Been ages since I posted on here! Trying to do the work, film and edit take up so much time! Right first job tk sort was the door not closing properly.
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Turns out the A pillar was dented Image
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A quick look around the farm workshop and I found something to help with pulling it out!

Bracket welded to a post in the workshop and another bolted to the A pillar, it pulled right out!
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The door sat much better although the hinge was damaged and door was dented. I replaced the hinge with the one from the Donor Touran and bought a new door!
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Re: YouTube Build Series

Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2021 10:11 pm
by DACIndustries
Next up was sorting the bent suspension/steering components. Driveshaft, track rod and lower arm were all bent. I haven’t got many photo’s as I am filming it all.
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New door and wing fitted along with Lower arm, driveshaft and track rod. Ready to start the mods Image

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Re: YouTube Build Series

Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2021 10:16 pm
by DACIndustries
After stripping the donor Touran the first mod to the Caddy was the rear seat conversion.
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Again I don’t have many photo’s as I filmed it all.

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Turned out well and much easier than thought!


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Re: YouTube Build Series

Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2021 10:19 pm
by DACIndustries
Next thing was the dash conversion.

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Nowhere near as difficult as expected. Just make sure you change all of the vents before you fit it!


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Re: YouTube Build Series

Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2021 10:27 pm
by DACIndustries
Next up was the custom Golf Mk7.5 GTI/ Caddy Hybrid bumper.
Massive thank you to Hef on here for all of the help and advice on this one.
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I opted for Hef’s method of cut and bond instead of plastic welding/staples. I also moved the towing eye too but can’t find a photo.

First layer of SMC carbon fibre filler
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First sand and more filler!

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First layer of Dolphin glaze filler

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Sanded ready for primer
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Primed and looking sweet!

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Re: YouTube Build Series

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:27 am
by ronsonblue
Been watching your YouTube videos.........very very good, thanks so much!

Re: YouTube Build Series

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:54 am
by mrhutch
subscribed!

Good work chap

Re: YouTube Build Series

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:20 pm
by Jonwaite
Really enjoying the youtube series pal. Top work so far!

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Re: YouTube Build Series

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 5:04 pm
by Ripley55
Looking forward to seeing the colour choice 👍