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  1. hi_ryder

    ||| hi_ryder's VP Calais LS1

    Off to the next life
  2. hi_ryder

    ||| hi_ryder's VP Calais LS1

    Sold it last week to a guy up in Canberra. I'll post more pics of what he's doing to it as it happens. Possibly getting tubbed 4 linked and shortened diff. Maybe an iron 6 litre as well. We'll see...
  3. hi_ryder

    ||| hi_ryder's VP Calais LS1

    It's actually not that bad. Gets loud when you get on it, but idling at 800rpm is pretty tame. The fb link above is the vp on the dyno. You can hear it there. I'll be putting it up for sale in the near future. I bought a vy berlina wagon ls1 4l60e.
  4. hi_ryder

    ||| hi_ryder's VP Calais LS1

    https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02rUdVLnz9MXaQyZzA4JBBYLbDPYvrBZMHV5SCkJ1dNBcFZXqPrE7hMekQ7hqNtKCdl&id=100010822719545&mibextid=ZbWKwL
  5. hi_ryder

    ||| hi_ryder's VP Calais LS1

    The ls1 drivetrain went into my vp berlina (dove grey car). Pacemakers, custom stainless Y pipe, mated to a manta rear section. 2.5 inch to 3 inch all the way back, 1 muffler no cats. Had performance 9 inch diffs in Preston build a 28 spline trutrac with an m80 center-solid spacer and...
  6. hi_ryder

    ||| hi_ryder's VP Calais LS1

    Realized I never updated this thread. I sold the calais last year to my work mate (another spray painter) and hes putting a 5liter in it. Here's the Instagram thread if you want to see what happening with it now. it's had another blow over to freshen it up. Glasurit clear this time. It's headed...
  7. hi_ryder

    ||| hi_ryder's VP Calais LS1

    I really need a better work space at home. My boss offered to let me take it to the shop but I know where thats going to lead. A paralyzed car getting pushed around all the time because its in the way, and I never have time to work on it. Good will runs out and I got people bitching at me to get...
  8. hi_ryder

    Repairing a VP Calais steering wheel

    https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/fix-a-calais-steering-wheel-lug.94103/#post-1960774
  9. hi_ryder

    Repairing a VP Calais steering wheel

    There should be a thread in the JC archives that goes over how to repair those plastic studs that break off the horn pad.
  10. hi_ryder

    ||| hi_ryder's VP Calais LS1

    Lol, engine is still sitting on the garage floor covered in plastic. Trans is bolted up. Should have everything to get it running on hand, just no mates...
  11. hi_ryder

    VP clubsport power windows

    I had a buddy fix my Calais power window module by resoldering some of the points. The non lead solder cracks over time.
  12. hi_ryder

    VN VP VG Air con issue

    Make sure the vac tubes behind the vent knobs havent come loose. Theres also a ball under the passenger side front bumper that stores vacuum. And the firewall vac hose has been mentioned, check there too.
  13. hi_ryder

    Custom swap 3.8L V6 Cranks won't start

    Wheres the ecu and did it get wet? Could also be bad earth somewhere. Check all fuses and relays?
  14. hi_ryder

    Fault code 42

    Did you sort it? Another thing to note is vn vp v6's get dfi earth through the engine bracket its bolted to. Take the dfi/coil pack assembly off the bracket and check for corrosion under it. Clean back to bare metal and maybe wipe with wd40. you can also crack the bracket bolts and re-tighten...
  15. hi_ryder

    Paint crackling

    abs plastic is the kind that melts when you put solvents to it. it may have had old paint on it already that reacted. or you may have just put the paint on too wet and softened the plastic under the paint. then when all the solvents crept out it split open. sand it all back to bare plastic and...
  16. hi_ryder

    VZ Calais 6.0l b pillar replacement cost

    Ive been in smash repair for 15 years and painted thousands of cars. Ill put the final nail in the coffin for you. That car is toast, the quarter panel needs to be replaced and that A-pillar is also smashed in. Strip what you need off it and send it off to the recyclers. A shop would charge you...
  17. hi_ryder

    Vn exec front and rear bars

    i use this stuff. i think there might be one other company that does the vn grey. it used to be the K&H brand but they went out of business. the one pictured is a texture coat too.
  18. hi_ryder

    Restoring VP boot garnish

    its translucent plastic. thats like asking is there a paint code for my tail lights. when they fade i usually throw them in the bin. you could mess around with a red urethane candy or something but it will probably end up a mess in which case is cheaper and easier to just track down a good...
  19. hi_ryder

    Restoring VP boot garnish

    theres no paint codes for a vp boot garnish because they arnt painted.
  20. hi_ryder

    ||| hi_ryder's VP Calais LS1

    yeah, merry christmas yall! well looks like everyone's free time is all over the place. weekday then? if it doesnt work its all good. least we tried. ill be starting a respray on jan 8 at my buddies shop. my friend of mine bought a vx clubsport that needs a lick of paint. ill try and post pics...
  21. hi_ryder

    ||| hi_ryder's VP Calais LS1

    your not wrong man. i did a tidy up in front of the garage this morning, shoveled up a heap of debris and palm reeds. repositioned the buick 6 closer to the fence. more room for activities. got a sunburn in the process. so anyone up for a weekend get together? like jan 6 or 7, jan 13 or 14...
  22. hi_ryder

    ||| hi_ryder's VP Calais LS1

    that would be sweet thanks man, im back on jan 2 though. kicking back in ocean grove for a week.
  23. hi_ryder

    ||| hi_ryder's VP Calais LS1

    thanks for the support guys. yeah maybe we can link up at my place after the new year, have a bbq and mess around on it a little. would be good to have a guys afternoon, little morale booster. im always up to help out on paint stuff too if you guys need anything. yeah the shoulder thing wasn't...
  24. hi_ryder

    ||| hi_ryder's VP Calais LS1

    yeah sorry guys. since photobucket fkd its user base over i haven't done any updates. also i injured my shoulder since the last update as well. been doing physio for the last 3 months on it. because im working on the car by myself ive had to put it on hold. im at a point now where i cant...
  25. hi_ryder

    Vn Door handle replacement

    the clip that holds the door on is the one in the pic. grab it with a hook tool and slip a flathead screw driver on that looped end and force it sideways, it will pop off. the lifting portion of the handle you can push back inside the door from the outside of the car. the rectangular handle...
  26. hi_ryder

    vn to ls1 convertion

    castlemaine rod shop makes k-frame engine mount adapters to make a v6 k-frame into a v8 one. you can do that or just change the k-frame to a 5 litre v8 one. what ever you choose you still have to buy the LS to engine mounts (engine to k-frame) for the conversion, or make them yourself if you...
  27. hi_ryder

    ||| hi_ryder's VP Calais LS1

    in other news, photobucket is no longer hosting 3rd party photos unless you pay their premium service. no problem, they only charge $400 a year for that lol. looks like im going to have to figure something else out here. not sure i want to edit all the posts with new links. they did all this...
  28. hi_ryder

    ||| hi_ryder's VP Calais LS1

    i hear you both of you on that. im always toiling over other peoples paintwork, last thing i want to do is come home and look at spending another 10 hours on this engine bay lol. i should just piss a little color in here and there where its missing though. touch up some scratches and that. i...
  29. hi_ryder

    Parcel tray brake light mount

    hit the wreckers, entry fee covers little pocket items.
  30. hi_ryder

    Parcel tray brake light mount

    is it this? i searched "bracket" it was the first pic on google. if im not mistaken theres meant to be a metal bracket with it too. these are also known as a third brake light.
  31. hi_ryder

    Help

    yeah if its a v8 car get the 1 inch. you can see the difference between the boosters. v8 one has ribs pressed into the shape and is a fatter depth wise. this is a v8 booster a v6 booster
  32. hi_ryder

    Help

    vp calais v? not heard of that one yet. as far as i know v6's have 15/16 and v8's are 1 inch. you own the car? why do you need to know?
  33. hi_ryder

    vp wont start HELP!!

    youll have to source one from the wreckers or ebay. they sometimes fail man, like everything else its wear and tear item.
  34. hi_ryder

    vp wont start HELP!!

    ecu could be cooked too.
  35. hi_ryder

    Harmonic Balancer Puller VP.

    i bought one of those off the shelf chinese pullers at super cheap (like the one in the ebay link) thinking it had the right size bolts for my vp balancer. all the bolts were too big, so i went to bunnings and bought some long 10mm bolts with big ass washers and it worked fine. the washers will...
  36. hi_ryder

    ||| hi_ryder's VP Calais LS1

    got all the parts off it and gave it a wash. should paint the engine bay but cbf, thats all its getting.
  37. hi_ryder

    ||| hi_ryder's VP Calais LS1

    modified the original plastic starter cover. used some 2k heat set plastic repair stuff. used some grease paper as a backing to cream over the starter hole. then taped a cardboard channel on the back to make side extension. gave it a lick of 2k matt black, looks glossy but will dull off a little...
  38. hi_ryder

    g'day [plus berlina trim questions]

    ive only ever seen the skinny ones on vn vp's. i always thought the thicker ones were vr. my vp berlina (1991) had the thicker one when i bought it. i replaced it with a skinny. when i took it off the old one it had "VR" written on it by a wreckers.
  39. hi_ryder

    Problems with brake upgrade install

    free play? not exactly sure what that means. the rod was shortened to the exact length of the original v6 setup. it didnt need to pulled forward or pushed back to be located and attached to the break pedal. hole slipped right over the spot and clipped in perfectly. if ive stuffed something up...
  40. hi_ryder

    Problems with brake upgrade install

    i bent mine and welded a plate to the back of it. the 4 old holes are plug welded to the backing as well as being welded around all the edges. drilled 4 new holes. cleaned up all the welds with a grinder, looks ugly af but seems sturdy enough. tried to get my buddy to do it for me and he just...
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