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  1. Tants

    Hi There, long shot, but do you still have the 253 engine from your old SLE? I now have the car...

    Hi There, long shot, but do you still have the 253 engine from your old SLE? I now have the car and would like to track down the original motor. you can contact me on email [email protected] Thanks, Andrew
  2. Tants

    My VH SLE Shadow Tone

    On the off chance saladine1 checks into the forum, I now own the car. Would love to by the 253 motor back for completeness. Long shot I know!
  3. Tants

    VH electric window upgrade

    I used VL regulators and if memory serves me VN-VP motors which bolt straight up to the VL reg. VL regulators are pressed steel rather than cast so less likely to break
  4. Tants

    VB Air Conditioning

    Unfortunately not in in Western suburbs but I had mine done at KSR Auto Electrics in Bayswater. The peanut I bought the car from had ripped all the underbonnet AC gear out because "the car was overheating". Any all new components and great price. He also restored all the AC in my brothers VC SLE...
  5. Tants

    VH SLE TAIL LIGHTS RARE SPARES

    Interesting as I was at Rares this morning and asked about the tail lights. Maybe my expectations were being managed but I wasn't confident about the SLE tail lights. Interesting chat though as it seems Rares are in discussion with Holden about a lot of the tooling for VT - VE Commodores...
  6. Tants

    VK Berlina 234 pack

    It could have been an HDT ADP car, is there a HDT tag anywhere to suggest that. Otherwise could have gone to HDT somewhere in its life for upgrades or simply someone has upgraded the car. Any number of reasons, but it does sound like an ADP car to me though build number will confirm that.
  7. Tants

    A/C installation

    I used Keith at KSR Auto Electrics in Bayswater to refit the AC to my VH SLE. A similar situation, the car came with a box of AC parts. Similarly did my brothers VC SLE. Was extremely happy with the quality of work and price.
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    Ballzups VH SL/E Restoration. (Valentine)

    Alternatively as you use your phone for music use the standard head unit and have it modified for a 3.5mm aux input. Add an amp and decent speakers under existing covers. Not high end, but effective.
  9. Tants

    VK Suspension advice

    When I bought my VH SLE last year it was rolling on Kings SL springs and mismatched struts/shocks. I simply replaced all bushes with new rubber but used Superpro strut tops. New FE2 spec Kings springs which are 20-25mm lower than standard with correct short body KYB struts and shocks. It rides...
  10. Tants

    Vh SL/E Transducer

    Thanks all for the help
  11. Tants

    Vh SL/E Transducer

    ***Deeper Thread Dig***** Which US seller did you source from please?
  12. Tants

    VB commodore project

    Imagine you'll have to modify the firewall to make it fit. Honestly though, why would you want to fit such an old-tech motor? Why not consider a efi 5 litre and simply convert it to run on a carby?
  13. Tants

    VC - replace stock 253 with rebuilt 308 or do LS conversion?

    Looking at this thread seems to me the OP is looking at 3 very different outcomes with 3 very different costs. If you want the most cost effective, reco the 253. This will also keep the car original and retain some intrinsic value, whilst allowing a few $$ to get everything else right. The 308...
  14. Tants

    VH SL/E Claret Carpet Being Re-Manufactured

    Pricing will be finalized shortly as we are waiting for the cost to manufacture a small run is finalized. Expect somewhere in the range $600-$800 which will include enough carpet for the floor, parcel shelf, door card bases and backs of seats (if SLE) and a set of mats. Ausclassics -...
  15. Tants

    How to remove vh sl/x door trim?

    If your window is jamming it may likely be due to dry, damaged, old bailey channel rubbers. Buy from rare spares or clark rubber
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    VB commodore project

    Welcome aboard. All SLE Commodores regardless of whether a 6 or 8 should have w wheel disks as standard equipment. The options in the VC would have been 6 or an 8, power windows, leather seats (?), rear headrests. As for the LS1 and 6spd, many have done it I am sure, but will leave responses...
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    VH SL/E Claret Carpet Being Re-Manufactured

    If this isn't in the correct place or not appropriate to post here, Admin take it down. I didn't think it appropriate in the sale section. After a long search for VH SL/E Claret carpet, a limited run is going to be manufactured again. Samples are in Belgium with manufacturer. It will be...
  18. Tants

    Cereluean vk interior (material)

    Call Tony at Mulgrave Trimmers. Has cloth and vinyl 0404 203 three eight six. Saw it there a week ago and located in Mt Waverley
  19. Tants

    Vh Vin NUmbers and compliance plates

    nks Gents, much appreciated. Confirms the old girl is ridgy didge!! Just that dual exit rear muffler remains a challenge!
  20. Tants

    Vh Vin NUmbers and compliance plates

    Another decode if I may. VH SLE sedan, generally confident with what I have but want to fill in blanks please Model: VH8VX69-381 VH SLE 381 pack. What is a 381 pack? Body: 584848-A Adelaide bult? Trim: 4003-79Y ?? Paint: 2J011-D ?? Built: Feb 83...
  21. Tants

    Lowering the old girl.

    Recently fitted King Springs Low front and rear (FE2 spec) along with short body KYB shocks and struts. Already had an adjustable panhard bar. Also added Superpro (purple) strut tops, new tie rod ends, ball joints and bushes. Drives beautifully, firmer than standard but compliant enough to be...
  22. Tants

    Vb interior questions.

    Agree, you can have the Dashboard Doctor colour match all of your dash and console. Alternatively have the paint mixed by an automotive paint shop, into pressure packs and do it yourself if you want to save a $.
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    VH panel work and respray help please

    Talk to David at GAL Smash Repairs on Garden Drive Tullamarine. Cannot speak highly enough of their work.
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    Thoughts on VC Brock kit on VH SLE

    Didn't pay anywhere near $18K for it thank goodness, but still too much in hindsight. -Paintwork is very good, but not great, yep some rust -Interior in good nic but not great. Replaced most of the dash, console reco'd, carpet to be replaced -Motor, where do I start! BCast heads but wrong...
  25. Tants

    Thoughts on VC Brock kit on VH SLE

    Thanks for that. Will give both a try. And yes it is a different car!. I can't vouch for how good or bad it may have been, but the last owner absolutely stuffed it. A lot of time and $$ has gone into returning it to something to be proud of. nearly there
  26. Tants

    Thoughts on VC Brock kit on VH SLE

    Hi There saladine1, this is a serious thread mine, but I now own the SLE in the photos, would love to speak to you about it.
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