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    ITEM: Black/Silver VK Calais for sale, fresh engine

    LOCATION: Victoria, Melb east suburbs

    YEAR: 1984

    SERIES: VK

    BADGE: Calais

    ENGINE: 308 V8
    Specs:
    just ran in, barely done 1500k's, 10.1:1 comp, Bored 60 thou, crane h226 cam (similar to 286, sounds tough), antipump lifters, double valve springs, performer manifold, acl pistons/bearings, rebuilt/jetted quadrajet (no choke), standard rockers, larger L34 valves, slightly ported B-cast heads, new radiator, battery. engine made 170rwkw.
    pacemaker extractors, twin 2 1/2" into single 3" over diff in dumpy tip (has an awesome note without being stupidly loud).
    has M21 4 speed manual
    VL lsd diff, unknown gears, possibly standard v8 (3.08:1), lsd very tight and in good nick, no leaks etc

    TRANSMISSION: M21 4 Spd Manual

    COLOUR: Black over Silver

    EXTERIOR CONDITION: Is black over silver, repainted by previous owner at some point, has a couple imperfections in the paint which is hard to escape being a black car but overall looks presentable after a clean up. body has no rust and is very straight, all window/bar chrome is in good condition.

    INTERIOR CONDITION: Is dark brown velour, excellent condition looks near new, has woodgrain steering wheel, power windows, power mirrors, mp3 compatible/usb cd player with 4" fronts and 6x9 speakers with 2x 10" subs in boot. tacho, coolant temp, fuel gauge etc works, speedo not working. Autometer tacho mounted on right side of dash.

    TYRE CONDITION: Tyres are around 60-70%, no uneven wear, white walls

    TYRE SIZE INCLUDING LOAD RATING: 205/45/15

    ODOMETER: 227,xxx

    SERVICE HISTORY: n/a

    REGO OF CAR: Regoed in victoria

    REGO TILL: Feb 2010

    PLATES INCLUDED: Yea

    RWC: No

    PRICE: $7000 firm

    DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Pick up or arrange own method of transporting car if interstate

    PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash or bank cheque

    CONTACT DETAILS: simonturner@netspace.net.au, 0403019889

    OTHER INFO:
    Bad points:
    -Speedo not working, unsure of whether its the dash or transducer (replaced speedo sender and didn't work, not needed for RWC)
    -Power steering rack leaking slightly, $200 odd for new rack.
    -Tailshaft centre bearing needs replacing as is worn, $30 or so.
    -Power mirror switch needs replacing, (may just be dirty contacts)
    -No reverse lights, needs new reverse light switch (currently has no switch installed)

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    if i hadnt bought my current car i woulda snatched it off you it looks mint love th black vk's gl with the sale mate
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    wow...thats tough! gl man.
    Need some parts for my VH 253:
    Green standard steering wheel...Green lower B-pillar covers.
    Green sunglasses holder/lower dash bits...Air-con and assorted engine bay parts.
    PM with any info.

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