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Hey guys im looking convert my power steering to manual steering to free up some engine bay room and eliminate any steering leaks. Let me know if you've done this conversion and any dramas associated. TIA

Apologies, the car is Firethorn Red!

G'day folks. I'd like to get the pinstriping done on my car. Can anyone recomend someone in Melb? I'd also like to know the correct thickness of each stripe and correct colour. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Would love to see a few pics of that !!

Thank you sir, keep the updates and photos coming. Always good to see a 1st gen getting brought back to life.

Love the car mate, I have a VB SLE in the same exterior color but the Carmine interior and want to reinstate the factory look on the outside with SLE wheels, pinstriping and badging. The scoop will stay although i have the original bonet without scoop at dads place. What color did you powdercoat...

I remember seeing a photoshoped concept of a white VH two door with all the HDT fruit on it and that looked good too. Not that an original restoration is a bad thing but these cars don't really have a deep rooted history in Australia so to modify it wouldn't be diminishing its value too much in...

Hey man, what ever happened to your VC SLE, i never saw updated photos. I know you cleaned up the interior, how did the rest go?

Not really much you can add to this......very neat and above all complete. Well done !

Same, I took my VN 80 tank to a radiator repair shop. He repaired two small leaks and it has been in my VB for three years now with no issues. Make it happen.

Guys can anybody tell me if and where I can find a plastic battery tray insert (if they exist) for a VB. Tried Rare Spares, Holden and a couple of speed shops but with no luck. I could be on a wild goose chase...either way any info would be appreciated.

The weather gods were good to us over the weekend so we got some painting done which was a great step forward....

Vc sle Wreckers unfortunately. Loving the updates.

Is that the same car!!!! Awesome job man and a fraction of the cost. I'd suggest you also paint the steering column surround but be REALLY careful when you put it back in to not over tighten the screws as most people do because you'll most likely break the mounting points. Or you could paint it...

Be really careful when pulling the black surround out as it has two tabs at the bottom which will scratch your lower dash if you don't see them. I have put some thin cardboard from a cereal packet there so it slides along it. From there it's pretty straight forward with about five screws holding...

Mate if you struggle to find the correct lower dash in the right colour then purchase a vinyl paint and either paint what you have or get a lighter coloured lower dash and paint it. Much cheaper until you find the one you really need because they don't come along all that often. If you have a...

While the engine is away being machined for 355 stroker I've jumped into cleaning the engine bay up and scraping the underneath which will be repainted and re tared respectively. As much work as it's been it's been just as rewarding. The car is not going to be any show piece but there's nothing...

Guys, Scott's were the people to speak to, item number 238/086 is what you're looking for if you need them. I should have mine early next week, I'll let you know how they fit.

Guys, can anyone tell me if a VS wagon lower control arm is the same a VB - VL sedan? I need to replace my VL unit and have found a cheap set of VS wagon items. They look the same in the photos but we all know it only has to be out by millimetres to make things difficult.

Good pick up there. Obviously the interior needs some attention which I'm sure is already on the cards. Externally I would lose the bonnet scoop and the rear spoiler and then replace the wheels with some nice original SLE wheels. I'm currently cleaning my VB SLE's underbody and engine bay in...

Vb Floor plugs Sorry about the double posting !! No luck at Clark Rubber but the guy at Scotts Old Auto Rubber seems to think if they dont carry them then they can get them made up. Ive send him a sample and am now waiting for him to get back to me. Rare Spares again are not too confidant...

Hey guys I hadn't checked in here for a while but now that I have thanks for all the info. Looks like Clark Rubber might be the go. I dont really want to pull them off another 35 year old car because they'll be in the same nic as mine. I'll let you know how I go at Clark Rubber or where ever i...

Hey guys I hadn't checked in here for a while but now that I have thanks for all the info. Looks like Clark Rubber might be the go. I dont really want to pull them off another 35 year old car because they'll be in the same nic as mine. I'll let you know how I go at Clark Rubber or where ever i...

Hi guys can anybody tell me if the rubber floor plugs on a VB Commodore are available to replace the ones currently on my car. I currently cleaning the underside in preparation of stoneguarding it and was hoping to put some new plugs in. I have spoken to Rare Spares and Holden but with no luck...

VB Engine Numbers I also have a VT prefixed block in my car. What do the numbers represent? Is it month and year and if so how do I track it down?

VN kickdown cable hey man whats all this hostility in the other thread? i was away for a few days so i didnt get back to you. im with the sunseekers car club which is based in malvern east although we meet in keyborough! its a fair distance but ive known the guys for some time and i...

That interior looks great as does the rear end. Very clean and useable. Looks like you'll be hitting C4C? I won't be there but will be at Bacchus Marsh on the 14th.

Mate you need to log onto the Vicroads website where you'll find a list of accredited clubs. Call a few of them and find out what their requirements are. Some require you to attend a few meetings and be a paid up member for at least a year. Each club will differ. It is worth the red tape and I...

Yep that's me. Thanks for the info but I really don't want to manualise the auto. Too much mucking around for the street for me at least. Maybe I'm getting lazy! How the vb coming along?

VN kickdown cable Once again the knowledge out there astounds me. The guy who will put the cables on for me is pretty cluey and running a Rochester also but at the same time I like to know what's going with my own car. Thanks for your input again guys.

Yeah i have looked at them and if i can't find what i'm looking for then I will go that way.

VN kickdown cable Thanks 180sc. Ill be using a Rochester but I understand the principle of getting the setup correct for the longevity of the box. Thanks for the attached pics and article.

Guys im converting my injected vn set up to carby. The entire running gear is in a vb. Do i need to modify my kickdown cable from the t700 or does it connect to the carby as is? Im in the process of stockpiling all my parts before doing the conversion. Any advice or pics would be appreciated...

Rear Headrests I recently did the same upgrade to my car. Once all the brackets have been welded in remember that the correct rear headreasts had shorter shafts as well as two buttons on the sides underneath the vinyl. These buttons are pressed in to tilt the headrests forward to get them in...

Hey guys just a few simple questions. Im taking my injected setup off to revert back to a carb setup on my vb sle 308. Do i need new throttle and kick down cables or can the ones im currently using be used ? The guys who dropped this in for me are no longer in business so im chasing answers so...

fair enough man, i can't argue with logic. I was just living in hope that there was a magic answer. Thanks for your help.

Guys i was wondering if anybody can help with getting the vb vc sle wheels to look almost white in appearance. I have had them sandblasted and have cleaned them a few times but they look grey. I have been using an eagle one product which cleans them ok but doesnt give me the look im after. Is it...

You'll need to join a car club which will have its own rules on how long you have to wait before thay'll put your forward for club plates. There's a stack of VicRoads approved clubs on their website. Give the club a call that you choose and they will guide you through the process. I have done...

Inlet Manifolds Yeah i have spoken to Craig and he seems more than helpful over the phone. Also spoken to Sam at COME and he seems ok also. Thanks for the feedback