I didn't specify initially, thinking that I shouldn't complicate my issue, rather wanted to generalize my problem locating / purchasing the needed parts. Having researched this for about one year now and endlessly searched for pics and videos of necessary parts, I know pretty much know what I'm looking for, except one part. I will be happy to explain now.
My ute was "rebuilt" in the U.S. as a left-hand drive, as required by law. When it was shipped to the states, it was disassembled prior to crating, and arrived a rolling chassis... the only way to get one in the country, ridiculous... A Pontiac G8 was used as a donor for parts. Although the finished product is a beautiful vehicle, it is essentially a conglomeration of various ute models with mis-matching parts. The original VIN was also removed because it was not in the U.S. NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) database. A U.S. state VIN was assigned upon completion of the build. My title does not say "Holden" or anything of a sort. It is listed as "specially constructed". Again, the only way I know to legally own an original RHD vehicle that's not over 25 years old.
When I bought the ute, it had a Holden slimline hardlid installed and a standard tailgate. I also received the Maloo sailplane, hardlid and a bare tailgate. I did wonder why these parts were not on the ute.... I think I know the reason. Our number plates are a different size than yours and the Maloo tailgate has a depressed area exactly the size of your plates. Our plates our taller and will not fit..... The Holden lid can be locked with a key. I was not given a key. There is an unlock button on the key FOB and when I depress it, I can hear a "click", but does nothing. Do not know if this button is supposed to work.
The ute has a custom made, one-off front bar. It has a Pontiac G8 upper grille area and a Holden lower half, grafted together. Both upper and lower grille's mounting tabs were ground off for an open grille look. I have an E2 bar with all bolt-on parts to install, but lacking one part to do this.
Obviously, I can see how the Holden lid attaches. I have never seen how a Maloo lid attaches, only a few grainy pics.... The Holden lid does not attach in any way to the tailgate, the Maloo lid does with the catch latch (actuator) bolted to the tailgate. So.... I need
1) The catch that bolts to the lid underside. HSV part I assume.
2) The latch (actuator). HSV unless the same part is used on the Commodore sedan. I do not know.
3) Looks like some sort of aluminum bracket that bolts the latch to the tailgate?
4) My Holden lid hinge on the tub half has 4 bolts (per side). The only pics I have of the Maloo hinge looks to have a pair of 4-bolt brackets on each side. I don't understand why if both designs are the same. I don't know if I need any parts here.
5) The hinge bracket on the lid side... Yes, I have brackets on the lid. Each has a hook. Do I need anything else?
6) Unrelated to the lid, I also need the mounting brackets for the E2 DRL assemblies.
Thank you very much for offering me your VIN. I did in fact call a dealership in Melbourne and they did say without a VIN, I would have to contact HSV directly. As a last resort, I'll go this route. But if I can get some info on these parts so I know if they are HSV exclusive or not first, that would be a great help in which route I will take.
I can try to upload pics here, but I'm new and need to figure that out next.
Thanks again.
Willie
