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> OT: Arne’s post-teener projects, Retirement project #5 - 1981 VW Caddy 16v...
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post Aug 29 2018, 10:23 PM
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That's so awesome, gorgeous color too!

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Better than 50/50 chance that you complete two projects before I finish one!
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post Aug 29 2018, 10:25 PM
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Better than 50/50 chance that you complete two projects before I finish one!

Not sure which of us that says more about... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)
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post Aug 30 2018, 12:50 AM
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Wonderful vehicle,built like a panzer tank and went for ever,fond memories driving one of these in the late 90's,these were a popular government vehicle in their time in my country,used for all manner of uses ,we had an option called the Arcarna body option which was anything from a troop carrier multi seat rear body on a cab on only to a set up to long metal rear wellside.
Very popular in Australia as a people carrier for mining workers in the upper west coast and others area's.
The one I used had a later motor I think 4.1 litre,drunk fuel @ an amazing rate and was a vehicle that you never had control of because it had some sort of early autopilot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) ,finally died towing a large commercial boat on a even larger trailer in a remote area cost a bunch of $$$ to get it to extracted to the nearest town.
Don't know what happened to it after this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) .
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post Aug 30 2018, 08:29 AM
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Similar story here, drove an '80 FJ40 in the early '90s which was an absolute beast. Built 100 times better than a Jeep. Went into, through and out of stuff that would stop other vehicles cold. Had this auxiliary rear seat heater which was AWESOME for the -30 deg F mornings in central and western NY.

I can't think of a single time that it got stuck. @Cupomeat was with me on a maiden voyage through a farmers back field (I think it was Mr. Gregory's) where we fell through a sheet of ice into a muddy bog and just kept going.
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post Aug 30 2018, 08:58 AM
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Fantastic work Arne.
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post Aug 30 2018, 09:43 AM
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Similar story here, drove an '80 FJ40 in the early '90s which was an absolute beast. Built 100 times better than a Jeep. Went into, through and out of stuff that would stop other vehicles cold. Had this auxiliary rear seat heater which was AWESOME for the -30 deg F mornings in central and western NY.

I can't think of a single time that it got stuck. @Cupomeat was with me on a maiden voyage through a farmers back field (I think it was Mr. Gregory's) where we fell through a sheet of ice into a muddy bog and just kept going.

So true! @tomeric914 , Besides a bunch of minor issues like Radiator holes, that was a beast I never thought would be stuck...

Great Project Arne! Love the color AND there is something to be said for cars that come all apart with bolts, etc... Looks like fun!
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post Aug 30 2018, 10:06 AM
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post Oct 18 2018, 09:19 PM
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10.5 months into it. I'm calling it essentially complete. Waiting on a last firewall grommet, and a bit of cleaning and touchup. Everything works as it should—lights, brakes, horns, gauges, wipers, all of it.

Going to be out of town for a few days next week, will do some more driving to make sure there are no new surprises, and then lay plans to sell it.

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post Oct 18 2018, 09:29 PM
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10.5 months into it. I'm calling it essentially complete. Waiting on a last firewall grommet, and a bit of cleaning and touchup. Everything works as it should—lights, brakes, horns, gauges, wipers, all of it.

Going to be out of town for a few days next week, will do some more driving to make sure there are no new surprises, and then lay plans to sell it.

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What a cool looking FJ. Nice work!!
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post Oct 18 2018, 09:52 PM
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All kinds of awesome!!
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post Oct 19 2018, 11:57 AM
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post Oct 19 2018, 12:19 PM
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I love it. Great vision. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Oct 19 2018, 06:13 PM
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That’s 2x you’ve completed your project before me.

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Congratulations on another great build!

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post Oct 19 2018, 07:49 PM
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Schweeeet!

Should be an easy sale.
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post Oct 19 2018, 08:02 PM
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Probably auction it on BaT.
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post Nov 2 2018, 06:38 PM
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Bravo on the great work.

It looks really nice.
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post Nov 2 2018, 06:48 PM
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Dang, that thing is eye candy. Great job!!! (again)

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I also mfg. these 6 into 1 tuned headers for the vintage fj40 if your cast iron manifold is in need of replacement (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post Nov 2 2018, 10:32 PM
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@Arne Here is a nice ‘68 available in the LA area!

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d...6725880805.html
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