MK1 VW Caddy Build

This car arrived at the workshop as an already started project.  It had been at two other shops before coming to Hamilton Racing. 

A lot of previous work carried out had to be cut out or ground back to accommodate the new modifications to the chassis and shell.  This build is a full box section chassis with a full roll cage.

Work carried out so far:

·       The previously installed Wisbech engineering independent front suspension set up had to be removed, modified and reinstalled.  We have installed a new Hauser Racing custom made 9” Ford rear axle on custom built 4 bar and Panhard rod with Protech coil overs

·       New motor and gearbox installation comprises of a crate 350 CI small block Chevy V8 and a Tremec 5 speed manual

·       Pick up floor had to be completely re-fabricated around the previously installed tube work.  Tube supports were installed underneath the newly fabricated floor panels and rear wheel tubs had to be widened to accommodate 15x10 rear wheels.

·       The previously installed Wisbech IFS had to be cut out, narrowed 5 inches, and reinstalled correctly

·       All cab floor sheet metal and rear panel have been re-fabricated.  

·       The previously fabricated firewall and gear tunnel has been removed in preparation for new custom built ones

This is a current and ongoing project here at Hamilton Racing.

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