VL walkinshaw replica 666-GMC

[twr-92]

Hi all.

I've already started posting updates and pics on another commodore forum in the My commodore section but for anyone thats not a member, and to avoid linking I'll creeate a thread here too.




Make / Model: Holden VL Commodore executive
Colour: beige
Bodykit: none
Engine Type: RB30
Engine Mods: Stock
Power: stock
Exhaust: stock
Gearbox: stock
Diff: stock
Brakes: stock
Suspension: Stock
Wheels/Tyres: VN SS
Interior: stock
Stereo: Sony MP3



I've just had the above car delivered over the christmas weekend 2009 and plan to turn it into a walkinshaw replica.

to date I have:
removed pin stripes
removed badges
removed side mouldings
removed front and rear bumper
removed headlights (one of them needs a new mirror)
purchased all the outside decals
Purchase some vr clubsport seats
Purchase some VS clubsport wheels
Purchased a SAAS boss kit to attach to an old autotechnica steering wheel I have.

I intend to:
get hold of the plush grey carpet
paint the dash grey (cheaper than finding a replacement)
find and install a console with a lid (done, just needs painting)
swap the engine and auto with an EFI 5L and a manual box
replace the suspension with something better
get some vt brakes
repaint it panorama silver (in progress)
Find a head unit which works really well with my htc desire mobile phone or simply run the phone straight to the amp.



Costs to date:

Car $0.00 it was given to me
Body Kit $1500.00
calais front $ 150.00
VR clubsport seats. front and back $ 265.00
decals $ 65.00
vs clubsport wheels $ 400.00
boss kit $69.00
paint, thinners, primer, clear etc... $800

compressor, hoses and spray gun $200

total @ 23-july-2011 = $3449.00

[*uwishn*]

nice mate i'm actually spewing i did not go with the Calais front i may yet change mine,
and that interior and the rims will look a treat.

[twr-92]

bidding on a roller engine and a 5 speed now. if all goes to plan it'll be at my place soon. knowing my luck it'll slip away...



anyway, louver and passenger side have some more base coat now. the upper part of the rear bar is also silver but not in these pics. i'm only getting an hour here and there but its really starting to look alright. every time i see it i feel motivated to get more done.

[*uwishn*]

looking good,are you sending it to a booth to get its finial coat of paint?
and is the engine an box in the car? you would be surprised how many parts off a vn-vs will come in handy and save you loads.

[detox_nath83]

looking the goods man... well done

[nasty1]

shit man looks like my old walky rep from years back

[twr-92]

looking good,are you sending it to a booth to get its finial coat of paint?
and is the engine an box in the car? you would be surprised how many parts off a vn-vs will come in handy and save you loads.

I'm going to paint the whole thing myself at home. I dont have enough in the budget to get a pro to go over it, and besides, its my hobby and I'm enjoying workig on it.
Looks like this engine may escape me. it was from a wreck and came with almost all accessories. anything missing I would have to scout around for.

[blueVP]

Looks like a lot of time and hard work has gone into this.
I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product. keep us posted.

[SP00KSTER]

very nice mate

[twr-92]

shit man looks like my old walky rep from years back

thats awesome, I'm really hoping i can keep the front lip on 100% if the time it make a huge difference

[*uwishn*]

i don't like your chances mate,mine did not fit on any speed hump,deep drive way will rip it straight off

thats awesome, I'm really hoping i can keep the front lip on 100% if the time it make a huge difference

[twr-92]

My drive way will have its own challenges. I'm thinking I will need to reverse into it every day, on an angle...

[twr-92]

I have one of these coming. this will look after all the bluetooth streaming and If i just dump a heap of music on a 32gb usb key then i wont need cds ever again.

DSX-S300BTX : Digital Media Players : Car & Marine Entertainment : Sony Australia



There are also some gas struts coming soon and a 5 spd getrag bog from a vs III ute.

just need the 5L to push it now

[*uwishn*]

sweet,what did the box set you back? and did you find boot gas struts? i need some!

I have one of these coming. this will look after all the bluetooth streaming and If i just dump a heap of music on a 32gb usb key then i wont need cds ever again.

DSX-S300BTX : Digital Media Players : Car & Marine Entertainment : Sony Australia



There are also some gas struts coming soon and a 5 spd getrag bog from a vs III ute.

just need the 5L to push it now

[twr-92]

no struts for the boot yet.

the box with all parts required for the conversion was $1,100

[twr-92]

New carpet has gone in. vl series 2 rails are holding the seats down. I have grey door pinch welds and some grey vinyl door trims. These will get updated at later date. The clear cost has also started going on.

[*uwishn*]

good stuff mate looks like your getting some progress like my self

New carpet has gone in. vl series 2 rails are holding the seats down. I have grey door pinch welds and some grey vinyl door trims. These will get updated at later date. The clear cost has also started going on.

[*uwishn*]

hey mate hows she going?
no engine or box yet?

[nasty1]

updates?

did you paint it in 2k?

what sort of compressor and gun did you purchase?


got any more pics of it out in the sun?

[twr-92]

I've still got to get the clear coat on. its all acrylic since I'm on a budget and want to do it myself.
I bought a $200 compressor from supercheap which came with a hose and 3 gravity fed guns.

I've still got an electrical fault to sort yet before I can drive it out of the garrage.
i'm going to try a new crank angle sensor as its not pulseing at the injectors.

I have some walky door trims on the way.
The vr clubby front seats are now in, so is half of the rear.
The new carpet is down and the dash is painted.

[twr-92]

[*uwishn*]

[QUOTE=twr-92;2059921]I have some walky door trims on the way.

sweet i will be doing this and twin throttles one day,how much did you score the trims for?

[twr-92]

The set were only $200,
They have window wonder holes which suits me as i don't have power windows and wouldn't date punch holes in a sat myself.
The whether strips need replacing and i haves good set ready to go on.


They also have 6"speaker holes. I have a set of grey door pockets i could get spare carpet from I'll put some speaker grills over the holes.

They will do until i have more cash for power windows and a good set

[detox_nath83]

CAS is not responsible for pulse at injectors. CAS is responsible for Spark as its electric Ignition

[twr-92]

ta,
Ive just read a few of your posts helping others with similar symptoms.
lets see if i can get it sorted now.