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My 87 VL Commodore

Roche

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Hey Guys, new to this forum stuff so might need a little help :L
So i bought my car just at the start of this year having heaps of fun, and learning manual in this car.
Haven't had much money flow to start fixing this car so progress is running slow ATM.
Car has some big plans as now i am getting more involved.

As of recent my car has broken down and needs a diagnostic service to check whats wrong with it.
I have just noticed a leak in my the first plug.

Name: Luke
Occupation: Tafe Student / Plumber
Build Period: Bought the car early January 2013, Just maintained it kept up with regular servicing. Decided to start fixing it properly and install some modifications.

Model:
1987 SL VL Executive Commodore

Colour:
Maranello Red

Engine Type:
RB30E 3.0L

Exhaust:
Extractors, high flow cat, 2.5 inch all the way through

Power:
Untested

Gearbox:
R33 5spd manual/w HD Exedy Clutch
(Converted)

Diff:
3.45 LSD 28 Spline axels

Suspension:
Ultra lows front/rear with Monroe GT Gas Struts

Wheels:
15x6 Interceptors
Genuine GM Centre Caps
Genuine GM Wheel Nuts

Brakes:
Disc's all round
(Soon to be upgraded)

Interior:
Cleanish and standard;
BT1 Dash cluster
S2 Calais Seats w/ Headrests and Door Trims
S2 Calais Interior Light
New Cigarette lighter assembly
Custom carpeted boot

Audio:
Kenwood head-unit, splits up front, 6x9's in the parcel shelf and carpeted boot with 10"sub
2x Sony X-plodz Fronts
2x 6x9" Pioneer in parcel shelf
2x 12'' Clarion Subs 900w ea
1x 10'' Kicker Comp Sub
400w Sony AMP
420w Clarion monoblock


Exterior/Bodywork:
Executive Tail lights
Slightly night shaded rear boot lid garnish
Stock Front
Holden Badge removed and replaced with HSV lion
De-badged Rear (Left executive letters)
Small amount of rust in the boot (Usual location for a car this age)

Future Mods/To Do List:
Fix Tail shaft,
Fix Spark Plug Leak,
Mechanical Lokka
Re-spray Chasers
New Rear Shocks
Pan hard Rod
Black Venetians with 3/4 blinds
... list coming soon :surprise:
 

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YOURUP

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good starting point, hope it all works out for ya
 

playful

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I know a guy a with a red VL... worst guy :axe:

Bro use photobucket and embed them into your posts as opposed to attaching them
Looks heaps better

I'll show you this arvo when I see you!
 

87RB30VL

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Nice, looks pretty clean on the outside! How is it for rust in the usual places (Bottom corners of rear & front windows), looks like you could turn it into something great!
 

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Good find. How much did u pick it up for?
 
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