Fusions 308 VH '82 SL/X

[Fusion]

Model : 1982 VH SL/X Commodore .
Driveline : Black 308 Trimatic .
Color : Deep Red Mica .
Interior : Dark green SL/X.
Wheels : VH SL/E polished .
Cost : $150
Wish List : 18" wheels , Blower , B&M Shifter , Brake upgrade kit .


Hi Guys , This is my current project . I have done a heap of work to the old girl so far . I have replaced the valance panel , the scuttle panel and 3/4's of the right hand chassis rail . The chassis rail took some work as their was a big rust hole where the sway bar bolted to and where the radiator support panel mounted to . I have also rebuilt a black 308 for the SL/X . The motor is pretty stock other than a crow cam ,crow heavy duty valve springs , Chromemoly pushrods , crane anti pump lifters and rollmaster double row timing chain . The paint is a deep red mica with added pearl .

Here's a few pics of what i have done so far .......

 

[vkwalks39]

I like the engine bay. I'm current doing my engine bay too. Just filling up the holes where th a/c used to be. Cheers Jason

 

[Fusion]

Thanks mate .

I added another coat of the deep red mica today and 2 coats of clear and this is the result .......

Sorry about the pic quality .

 

[GetToDaChopa]

Ooooh this looks like it's going to be one hell of a car, i'll keep an eye out.

 

[Fusion]

Spent a heap of time on the H this weekend . I have fitted the new heart in to the old girl and started fitting all the bits and pieces back into the engine bay . I have also removed the doors as i will be making a start on the rest of the body getting it ready for primer . Loking forward to seeing the shell in some red :yeah: .

 

[Trav001]

looks to be coming along well, adding any body kits too it down the track or just the standard sedan?

 

[Fusion]

looks to be coming along well, adding any body kits too it down the track or just the standard sedan?

Hi Mate . Not the biggest of fans for body kits . But will have the group 3 bonnet scoop fitted up .

 

[red_vb]

very nice so far, red is a good colour... please keep posting progress.

 

[Fusion]

Spent some more time on the H today . Went to the wreckers and bought a heater box for $15 . So I have removed all the carpet from the cab and found the normal cracks around the back bolts on the drivers seat . I welded them up and installed the heater box . I have also installed the steering column , V8 brake booster , Brake lines , charcoal canister and wiper and overflow bottles .

Hoping to make a start on the rest of the shell this weekend . Should be able to put the rest of the dash back together as well . Then next week my new carpet should turn up and i will be able to fit up the seats and centre console .

Some pics as usual :yeah: .......

 

[Fusion]

My new carpet turned up today and it looks great. I'll be fitting it tomorrow fingers crossed . I have also sanded back the door jams and have taken the roof back to bare metal and will be in primer tomorrow . Hope to have the whole shell in primer by the end of the weekend . providing things go to plan .