Time To Start Something A Little Different...

[@seainobrien2261]

Is it just me or does Dom seem like a bloody nice guy? He’s the type of guy that you’d love to have a few beers with and talk rubbish about old engines and cars. Thanks for the videos Dom. 👍🏻

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you!

[@keithsutherland9800]

It would be great to take a crate of beer to the workshop with Dom and John, and just let the day go by 😊

[@martinhaskell376]

I’ve met Dom a couple of times and you’re spot on, what you see both here and on The Repair Shop is exactly what you get.

[@richardbrowne9572]

@@martinhaskell376 I totally agree. I met Dom at Bicester whist I was working for a military motorsport charity. He was talking with the huy who is doing the interior of the 356, but still took the time for a pic with me and also a chat. I'd say that he would be a pleasure to spend time with. I didn't have the bottle to give him my "Dick and Dom in da Bunker" line (my name being Richard and all that), but I'm hoping it will be appreciated at a distance

[@derekblake9385]

Agree

[@nickhorne5135]

As bad as me Dom, why finish a project when you can start 5 more 🙂excellent stuff, cheers

[@GoingSouthGarage]

I really appreciate the project status rundown. It's frustrating when a builder jumps from one project to the next as if the previous one never existed! The VW looks like a fun build and hopefully, not as costly as the Porsche.

[@johng7rwf419]

Many thanks for your great videos

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you so much that’s so kind

[@MyOtherNick]

Just ask Sonnaz to do the upholstery on the seats.. She's such a dear, she will do that for you, for sure..😊

[@cammixc]

Dom, you should wear a mask. Especially since you're already having a reaction to the interior. An ozone generator for a final clean may come in handy!

[@colinsmith6280]

Its great to see and hear that all your projects are moving along in the back ground ,and the Volkswagen cub is now the main character on your channel , new content.

[@markmurphy3578]

I like the Caddy as well. I wouldn’t mind one myself, but I’ll be glad to watch you work on yours while I stay in the warm with a cuppa!

[@thomasweatherford5125]

Brother Dan - “I don’t care to be on camera…” Dom - “Here’s Brother Dan… working on camera!” Great stuff as usual Dom! I love this vintage of VW. I was smitten with Sciroccos personally.

[@RobertJohnson-gk2gj]

Dom ! When you wet sand, you don’t use your fingers tips or fingers, use your palms or can use foam / flex block , especially on curves

[@davidsaxby5400]

A wiser man than me once told me “ If you want to get something done, ask a busy man.” Dom epitomises this expression and I’m amazed at the ability to take on new projects whilst juggling others. I can’t wait to see how this one works out. Thanks Dom for your constant enthusiasm and entertainment.

[@Seftdelmer]

That is what I like about this channel, you (and Dom) never know what's next!

[@davidadams007]

So nice that brother Dan pops in to help with the electrics and of course John! Happy to see you have a new project to share as well.

[@wsherratt5159]

How about putting the Austin’s engine in the caddy, the Ifor Williams cab onto the aero and the caddy wheels and steering wheel in the porche? Seems like fun. Just enjoying the fun and games Dom. Fair play to you old son. W

[@RichardAkehurst]

How long before the Caddy ends in kit form? Quite honestly, I'm amazed the T5 hasn't been a project! Geddon fella, no complaints from me! You're doing all the things I wish I could do!

[@roberthocking9138]

Great find, I have seen such a thing here in AUS, plenty of golfs etc, but never a golf Ute as we call them here in AUS. Look forward to the process of restoration or rustoration, whatever 😁

[@joannehart9624]

Dom's enthusiasm is amazing. I also become interested in almost everything whether I have any experience in it or not. 🙂 The little VW will be great for moving project parts to and fro.

[@johncloar1692]

Nice score, it look like the projects just keep growing. Thank Don for the video.

[@larryreece1403]

I love the way Brother Dan says "Oh Dear!"

[@staceychuneq1820]

It isn’t when you constantly hear it lol

[@philelliott5327]

I am confused now. 🤔 I thought we were putting an aero engine in a Porsche pedal car? What's this about a VW?😂

[@bigmac60]

Good luck

[@chriscoles8092]

I strongly suspect that the caddy will become the transporter for the peddle car, possibly in the same colour?

[@peterdelmonte9832]

@@chriscoles8092Ha! I spend pedantic time on bicycle websites correcting pedal for peddle. Now those folk have followed me to Domsville! It’s a stupid language I know…I’ll try to rein myself in.

[@Stripeysnave]

@@peterdelmonte9832 I get that. I’m a retired English teacher and silly things like that jumps out & hits me in the face. This shouldn’t happen with spellcheck.

[@spamhead]

@@StripeysnaveDon’t you peddle spell check to me!

[@tomswindler64]

Nice little project,always got to have another project on the side to tinker with when your not doing anything,yea right.continue on doing what you do best.be safe 😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks 👍

[@rosschamberlain1823]

Nice find! Rare over here in the U.S. (Rabbit Pickup) nowadays but they were surprisingly popular here. They always seemed to be tan or white with a brown interior for some reason. This particular Caddy needs a VR6 swap methinks.

[@jamesdeath3477]

Vr6? The expression "handles like a safe in a wheelbarrow" springs to mind.

[@rosschamberlain1823]

@@jamesdeath3477 it would be a bit nose heavy!

[@Bach_12]

Dom, you always find cool projects, and the caddy is no exception. Would like one myself, but two is more than enough for me😅

[@robedmunds7163]

Was not expecting the floor to be that good. 😅

[@DominicChineas]

Same here!!

[@jonbrookes77]

I really hope the Ifor Williams canopy is going to stay on project Caddy 😎

[@DominicChineas]

It’s already been removed! And for sale if you want it haha

[@jonbrookes77]

@@DominicChineas if I was lucky enough to have one I would take you up on that 😁

[@chrisgreen8916]

When I saw the thumb nail I thought, oh no Dom, not another project. However, because I own a 1983 Mk1 Golf that is my daily drive I thoroughly approve of this project and am looking forward to seeing future videos featuring the Caddy. All the best.

[@motorv8N]

Oh my - memory lane seeing that interior and front end. My wife used to have an ‘82 VW Cabriolet back before we were married. A rolling mess of electrical shorts, water leaks, and peeling paint. But what fun to toss about twisty back roads. Don’t think they ever sold the Caddy model you’ve got there in Canada but what a fun looking machine. Good luck!

[@ian_morg]

Nice project to keep you busy, like you needed anything else. Im guessing all the wiring connectors were someone tapping in to wire up the towbar lighting socket maybe? Glad you got it sorted.

[@mennovanrij9334]

Nice project and in better shape than expected. I cannot remember seeing this type her in the Netherlands with a canopy!

[@nickjh1968]

Ye gods, think Johns face said it all 🤣

[@martinmartin5810]

Hi Dom! A Caddy! Very good choice! As I worked for a printing company in the late 80's, I always drove a Caddy for distributing the newspaper. Your videos always round my sundays up! Best greetings from germany, Martin

[@dalecousins7373]

love to see what mods you have planed for the Caddy

[@GamingDad63]

Damn, i was hoping for the first startup of the Austin. Ah well... And don't be too hard on Wendy, i do believe she's doing her best 😉

[@georgeclements2742]

I can fully understand your affection for the Caddy pick up: a fun and practical vehicle. When the seller was driving it in the field, the exhaust looked a little smoky - not surprising perhaps when it had been standing so long but may need to be looked into. Has it done a lot of miles ? Hope that it continues to be good news as you prepare the Caddy for an MoT and then, no doubt, tidy up the small rusty bits. Best wishes.

[@KyushaStyleTuning]

Excited for the caddy build. Ive painted a few but never owned one. Yet. 😜👍

[@everestyeti]

I always liked those daddies, smart little vans. Nice that you've picked up something that is at least 90% operational. 🤣😂👍

[@petergduncan]

Love tuning in every week! 🇨🇦

[@digitaIgorilla]

It's in the early mark Golf family. They're absolute bullet proof units. ❤❤❤ Of course it all works.(Except the mouse lunch)

[@voxnut]

Nice! Here in the US the VW pickups were marketed as the "Rabbit" and somehow they all seemed to be painted a tan color. I never owned one, but had a close friend and band mate who had one when we were in our early 20s. Lots of fun memories with it. I had another acquaintance who had a diesel powered one (also painted tan!) and that one was severely under powered and struggled on any moderate inclines. I guess we should start a pool on how long you have this before it gets sold for parts for the Edwardian! (I'm just winding you up...) :)

[@mm9773]

21:27 Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan!

[@nickjh1968]

🤣

[@anthonykinrade8642]

Ahaaaaaa

[@simeonwootton8708]

Dan!

[@thrift154]

You and John are the Morecambe and Wise of mechanical repairs.

[@MartsGarage]

Hi Dom. It will be interesting to see what needs doing for the MOT other than the sparky stuff. It doesn't look bad considering where it has been for the last few years. I'd say try and get it back to stock. There can't be any stock ones running about. lots of modded ones.

[@kingcal53]

As a former MK1 Golf owner, I approve of this content. Audi 4.2 engine swap? Seriously though, something like a 1.8T out of an Mk4 Golf/Audi TT is a cheap(ish) and readily available conversion for modern power in these. Have a look a Crazy Quiffs in Oxfordshire for spare parts, and on the Mk1 Golf Owners Club forum for seats and advice on these.

[@charlenetaylor5548]

That's really cool! Never seen one of those here in the States.

[@1974UTuber]

"I've got limited time and too many projects on the go, so........ I bought another project" Said every KZbinr EVER! 😂😅🤣

[@frances7243]

Cannot say that anything you show us is boring, whether it be the pedal car or the 356 etc. It is all interesting, including/especially the tricky welding and metal bending.

[@Crispi-ws6ju]

🕷️🕸️ 😮 Time for a can of man up juice Dom! Only joshing Bombproof those caddies. Good luck 🤞 I had an old Peugeot 504 pick up back in the day, no where near VW build quality, but 2.5 diesel was a beast of a tool. Would love to find one for the same reason as your Caddy... Big up to John too

[@neilkennykenny4113]

Cool looking pickup, never seen one like it..

[@brokeartTV]

You got to make it into a 80’s off-road look!

[@alanjones7815]

Had 1.6 diesel caddy for many years. Trials bike transport, covered many miles all over Wales, driven hard, never got less than 45 mpg

[@johnsammons9788]

I love to see whatever you are working on.

[@DaveAMcLaughlin]

Nice one, Dom! Great progress already! 👍

[@peterhofmann8292]

Lovely video once again Dom, really appreciate it.

[@dliles773]

Lucky you with so many bits working good luck with the rest of it. Loved the way you said to John you was looking after it for someone😂😂

[@daviddjerassi]

FANTASTIC love it just one minor hiccup its great to have a Brother who knows electrics the sneer at the beginning of the video a kick up the ass from me please ,it will be a great little runner for sure .

[@chrishalstead4405]

A rarity nowadays- a well-built Volkswagen!!

[@ijbailey]

Another VDUB my interest as just been peaked. Love the Caddy

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you!

[@rayhitchman4741]

Wendy's the supervisor, checking on Dan & you Dom

[@davidallum2728]

Just leave the caddie as is and put it to work. The Ivor Williams top is a bonus.

[@feklhr5464]

Never believed in the old wifes tail about conkers🌰before. I once watched a spider 🕷 walk across my van dashboard and hop out the window.😆 I'd been asked to pick a few up for my Mum and had put them in the windscreen, might get a few out of that old pick up👍

[@sonyvaioboy]

YES Dom well done I love a Caddy. It needs a bit hit with the styling stick but I can see the potential!

[@montericci1910]

Hi Dom, Good luck with the VW adventure. I'm an old volks guy myself. Air cooled stuff. I love watching restoration videos and am so glad that I can watch the Repair Shop on KZbin now in the US. I've been following a gent on KZbin who goes by RRC restoration. You may like his latest series on a Honda CRX. Love your videos and thanks for keeping them going. I'm sure John will come around.

[@judithbarnett2966]

Dom... you are hilarious. Dan's a star 🌟 We had mice that took up residence in our car once - we blamed the cat!

[@JohnNorrisMetalSculpture]

What a great find! I absolutely love these, seriously cool project car!

[@135tp]

never seen one, i like it! i even like the camper shell on the back!

[@johndavey72]

Could be worse Dom' .....much worse ! Good job your brother can help. Cheers! 😊

[@janssmit554]

I have had various VW cars and vans, I had a 1990 caddy, my current caddy is a 2008. I absolutely love them. Hope you have as much fun with yours as I have had with my VW's over the years.

[@davehull9142]

Loving the safety flip-flops! 🤣

[@richardtaylor2449]

Thanks metalman Dom 😎🔧⚒ love the old Golf dash 'cos i had a 1980 one

[@mikeratcliffe4247]

Dom I want to see it all, show me the whole thing

[@AlanEvans-m7f]

Used to have both a mk1 and mk2 Polo, looks basically the same in there as they were. Great cars, loved em both. Good luck with the Caddy Dom, and we'll done Dan the electrickery man. 👍😎

[@johnvaluk1401]

With all your abilities I cannot believe you do not like to do wiring. Thanks for the video. Love the VW

[@leecallaghan2202]

Don’t forget to clean the underneath of the mats as well!things will be on the underside as well.

[@primem1]

We want progression 😊

[@thebracketfactory]

I'm with John in this one... Will deffo tune into the aero engine though...(please)

[@carlt570]

👍wear a mask for dust/mould (one of the cheapo 3 layer surgical type works) , you don't want to end up like me with allergic rhinitis and developed into chronic sinusitis into old age !

[@R.Craig.Collins]

As always, I enjoy the variety on your channel... thanks

[@jimcrossley8203]

That looks in great nick. Johns' reaction made me laugh. 😅

[@Herbybandit]

Spark plugs! Try NGK BPMR7A theyre 40mm from thread sealing ring to tip, or even smaller is BM6F. Small and petite 😊

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ruthanncutler551]

Surface cleaning looks great! However, the air duct work through out the vehicle, and under the seats and dashboard still needs to be cleaned. Especially before you make it a daily driver.

[@Philip-y3v5b]

Nice work as always

[@iandykes5574]

Awesome welcome to the MK1 Caddy club ❤

[@kencarlile1212]

Came for the Edwardian, stayed for the 356, ok, sure, wheeling machines, that's interesting, fine, a pedal car, ok, and... what? An old VW truck-like thing? Sure, why not!

[@DominicChineas]

That’s the spirit! Thank you, aero engine very soon!

[@samrodian919]

No comment! lol you're too into German cars Dom!

[@meirionevans5137]

Caddy would look great in Ranalah grey, then signwritten.......

[@primem1]

Nice one Dom...tell us about the 356?

[@miguelpaixao1317]

What a caddy😂 Nice acquisition!! I love it! How much did you paid??

[@neildeaville4193]

I'm quite happy to watch you just working away on the Porsche

[@RaceDayReplay]

progess is progress, we'll watch it all

[@dutchvonhenry]

Congratulations 🎉 I had an ‘81 in the 90’s 2.0 16v litre p chip k&n filter cabriolet core support I live in Kent Washington USA

[@jeep2003]

Im surprised at the lack of rust looks like a pretty good car. Extra good that it runs. I liked the white wheels

[@DanielBolgerBOONDA]

7:06 LOVE THEM 1979 to 1984 seats in USA I have 3 the trucks that have to finish up

[@hayestweed7143]

I’m confused…you just got rid of a VW project in the van so you could free up time and money for the Edwardian. You do you, and we’ll just have our fun figuring out your plan! 😂

[@DominicChineas]

This considerably less than the split bus! When I found the engine, I needed the money quickly and that’s all I could do!

[@chrisclark4813]

Yeah, i'm also confused, the Edwardian is what we all (most of us) want. ........................ not another old VW.

[@besenzon1]

@@DominicChineas Hi Don, did you manage to contact Ted French ?

[@delukxy]

There's always a job for the shop truck. It's probably large enough for a full size Ranelagh for a start. Camp/sleep in it too next summer.

[@Martin52863]

@@chrisclark4813mehhhh,it’s a Caddy though. It gets special dispensation.

[@roadiesean]

Bloody LOVE a Caddy.

[@zane1os]

Having served my apprenticeship on this era of VW’s 30 years ago, if I remember correctly they were electronic ignition from new. With a hall effect sensor in the distributor and a small CDI in the plenum chamber.

[@strikeystrikey8317]

They certainly didnt by '86 which is why i binned off the points and condensor on my Caddy and fitted a Lumentition Optronic set up.

[@grapesodatravels]

Ladies and gentlemen, i give another project! 😂 Power to your elbow, and all that jazz 💪

[@OfBronzeandBlaze]

If you ever get squirrelly, there’s a company GDF Autofab in the UK. They make brackets to install an AWD system in a mk1 golf

[@forestedforestschool]

Nice to have a VW back in the fold! #dubluv

[@DominicChineas]

I am happy to have one yes!

[@garrymatthews4430]

Dom Dom Dom how many projects do you need on the go at one time, gret little pickup thhough

[@sidwallace6053]

Thank god Dom a proper restoration and not a toy one