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    Vh sle

    I reckon that looks pretty cool. But yeah, look up the top 30 dealer specials. they were maroon or blue i think, and this definitely looks to be based on that paint scheme. Nice pick up!!
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    VC SL/E wagons

    Good info everyone thanks. Smitty you must have some good stories if you were there back in the day? So do you have any idea how many of each actually got made? Or was it all just kept on the down low..? Also do you know much about the VH SL/E top 30 dealer specials? Cheers.
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    VC SL/E wagons

    Hi guys. I know this has been done to death, but Im just wondering if anyone knows how many of each of the three colours actually came out? I know they were Blue, Firethorn red, and I think Nutmeg? Do any records exist of how many of each made it out before the program was stopped? Cheers.
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    Is it worth fixing

    Were you thinking about selling it mate? Or doing it up?
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    What I need to know about putting a LS3 in a VH SLE

    Dropping in a 304 injected motor will prob be easier and cheaper with an excellent result. Not as much torque as an LS but will still be great to drive.
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    New VH SLE Shadowtone Owner

    Hi mate. I cant remember where i got it from, (I think someone on one of the early commodore facebook sites sells it), but instead of replacing the moulds, you can buy a roll of chrome stripping which sticks over your chrome. If only the chrome is coming off, that would be the easiest way to fix...
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    Shadow tone stripes

    Got this pic too but its not great. Ill be able to get closer pics on the weekend. Cheers.
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    Shadow tone stripes

    I still have one in the shed awaiting resto that has all the original paint on it. I have these photos from my phone but can get you some better pics next week when Im home from working away if you if you still need em. Hope this helps.
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    What whelare these?

    Thanks mate. Sorry my keyboard has been sticking. Heading was meant to read 'what wheels are these?' I didnt notice that until I posted it... Name of the wheels would be great, if anyone knows. Cheers.
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    What whelare these?

    Hi guys. Can anyone tell me the name of these wheels? Cheers.
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    Hey guys is this a good option? Or should i find something else.

    Youre better off to spend a couple of thousand more in the beginning, to get a better starting point. if you buy something cheap, that then needs a lot of things changed, you will end up paying a lot more to get to the same point that you'd be at if you just spent a few more thousand in the...
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    VC - replace stock 253 with rebuilt 308 or do LS conversion?

    Beauty of that too is that you don't need to get an engineers certificate as youre using the non EFI block.
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    VC - replace stock 253 with rebuilt 308 or do LS conversion?

    You will get better performance and power from a base 308 than you will from a base 253. Comparing apples with apples.. Id just leave the 253 in and get everything in the car tidied up nicely, but constantly keep an eye open for a nice 308. They come up on ebay , gumtree or the car forums quite...
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    VC - replace stock 253 with rebuilt 308 or do LS conversion?

    If its the original 253 for the car, then just pull it out and put it in storage unmolested, then get a decent 308 and do that one up. That way you get the best of both worlds. Unmolested original engine, and go faster, more powerful 308. Which is better anyway.... Popping the 253 out and...
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    VC - replace stock 253 with rebuilt 308 or do LS conversion?

    You could also consider a 304 injected motor swap instead of an LS. A lot of people drop these in commys. I have, and it ran beautifully. Prob work out cheaper than an LS. Buy a cheap VN or something and get all the bits out of it you need. If you go auto its less work than modding it for a T5...
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    VB VC VH VL codes and pic's for red and burgundy interiors

    Looks cool mate. I know its not commodore but my torana has a sienna interior which is quite unusual and a reddy brown vibe. Heres some pics for ya which may or may not, provide some inspiration....
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    Vc sle progress thread

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    [VIC] FS - T5 V8 EFI 308 VN Complete Manual Conversion for early commy

    ITEM: T5 V8 EFI 308 VN Complete Manual Conversion incl box, for early commy LOCATION: Ballarat CONDITION: Used PRICE: $2200 DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: PAYMENT OPTIONS: COD, Direct Deposit, or Funds Transfer CONTACT DETAILS: PM me OTHER INFO: I have a complete V8 T5...
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    Rare VB - VC Commodores (as seen in the Factory)

    Great post mate. Very interesting. Do you have any memories of the Top 30 Holden Dealer Specials with the Brock engines? I have one and would love to know more about them as info is pretty scarce...
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    VH 2 Door Commodore - ADAYER SPORTIF

    You might be interested in this mate.... Adeyer 2 Door VH Commodore SL E 4 2 V8 4 Page Magazine Feature Article | eBay
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    Complete EFI conversion, Whats it worth?

    Cheers fellas. yeah I don't have the original engine. Never did. It has a 308 which I believe is from an early commodore.
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    Complete EFI conversion, Whats it worth?

    Thanks guys. Nah Deuce that's cool mate. Yeah I had kinda thought that. Was hoping it would be worth a bit more but what you guys have said sounds about right. I would probably be better off selling bits individually. What I thought I might do is put the EFI in the sandman, but I don't want...
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    Complete EFI conversion, Whats it worth?

    Hi guys. I know this is a bit of a ''how long is a piece of string'', and ''whatever someones willing to pay'' etc, type of question... But I'm wondering what I could realistically expect to sell this package for? Im wanting to put a lot of it in my Sandman, but the Mrs wants me to sell...
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    VH power steering with VN K frame?

    Hi guys. Ive popped the EFI 304 out of the Vh to return it to the original 308. Ive realised that quite frankly, I cant be stuffed taking the VN K frame out if i dont have to, so I was just wondering, will the VH power steering unit work with the VN K frame? It all matches up nicely so I dont...
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    my vc sle

    Fantastic.
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    My VH SL/E Top 30 dealer special

    Gday mate. Sounds great. Got any pics? Post em up. Would be great to see. If the interior is faded then youd probably be best getting it retrimmed. Will end up being an expensive exercise though. There was a bloke on here or the other streetcommodore forum a coupla years ago, who wrecked one...
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    My VH SL/E Top 30 dealer special

    hey yeah! You must be a man of impeccable taste! Ive got a HZ sandman and an LX SL/R which is currently in gettin painted. If youre a member of mysandman and GMH-torana you can see em here: Sandman: Carribean turquoise hz Torana...
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    My VH SL/E Top 30 dealer special

    Thanks mate. Yeah she gets plenty of use and the little fella loves it cos its noisy!
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    My VH SL/E Top 30 dealer special

    Hi guys. Thought I might post up a few quick pics of my VH. Shes a Top 30 Holden Dealer special. Pretty rare beast, which came out with a Brock/HDT spec 308 and T350, and unique interior and 2 tone paint job. Also had every SL/E option available at the time. One of only 30 made. Mine was...
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    Vh sle tone 2

    Yeah i need to take and upload some recent photos. It has had a few changes since those pics were taken.
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    Vh sle tone 2

    This is my daily driver. What do you guys think something like this is worth? I have no plans to sell it but I often wonder what it should be valued at. I have it insured through LSV for 12k but I think its worth more than that. Its a top 30 Holden Dealer special. One of the 30 made, and in a...
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    Been in the shed for 14 years

    Cant really help you with your questions, but out of all the old commys, that is certainly a nicely optioned one and worth bringing back to life.
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    speedo using mechanical and electronic drive

    The gold side threads onto your gearbox. The end of your VH speedo cable screws onto the silver threaded side. The cable is a 4 sided cable which runs out of this gold section into your gearbox. It might run to a shorter joiner section and this should join to your VH cable. I lost mine and in...
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    speedo using mechanical and electronic drive

    What he is referring to is that when the cable comes out of the side of the gearbox its pretty thick and bends gradually, not sharply, and gets squashed between the gearbox and the transmission tunnel. A right angle should solve this. And yes, I have a Vh with a 304 efi in it and a T5...
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    speedo using mechanical and electronic drive

    Call benny instruments in ballarat. he makes all that stuff. Doesnt always answer the phone as hes often in his workshop, but i got my speedo drive/pulse convertor etc from him. costs around $130. - 5336 2616.
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    VH or VK Commodore...help me decide

    I have a VH SL/E running an injected 304 and 5 speed. Almost everything on it has been replaced or is great nick so it goes great and is fantastic to drive. ya gotta weigh up convenience if its a daily... But once you spend some bucks on em and get em up to scratch the Vh is as comfy and as...
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    What's a VH T30?

    Hi Hainzy, I have an original VH T30 which I purchased from Bill Patterson motors at Ringwood in Melbourne in April 1981.At the time I had the dealer swap the velour interior for leather and after about 4 years swapped the Turbo 350 for a manual 5 speed due to the extreme (hot) driving...
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    Rear power window cable route

    Mate thats brilliant. thanks so much! Ill have a go at it next week. Cheers for your help.
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    Rear power window cable route

    Awesom thanks mate. I would appreciate that. I found a diagram on here when searching, which i printed out. That should help. But yeah any mort info would be great, as the cars going for engineers check then a roadworthy next week and at the moment theres a block of wood wedged inside the...
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    Ute vs Tree @ 80k's. How much to fix???????

    What sort of a knucklehead doesnt wear a seatbelt in this day and age..... Unbelievable. As a paramedic, people never cease to amaze me.
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