Project "Better Than New" 1986 VL Berlina

[derjizm]

the plastic dashboard parts, if original will probably be very weak and brittle from sunlight so be careful to not break them

No need to tell me this, I have replaced all the damaged parts


Currently in the process of installing power window/mirror loom from a Calais, then the dash can go back in. The actaul window regs will go in later.

 

[derjizm]

More work done.......





Finished off sound deadening on firewall, since this photo was taken Ive sealed the rest near the windscreen edge with sikaflex

Replaced the bonnet cable while Im at it

old vs new:

new:

Power antenna, mounting has since been slighty adjusted to accomodate side indicator

Replacement DRLs with improved loom (tuff external fabric taped)

Power windows/mirror loom

before: dirty and damaged

after: fully removed CDL wiring, repaired and fabric taped (internal for inside and external for into the doors)

In process of doing power windows, fixing power mirror and CDL wiring (my CDL is aftermarket). Also adding factory anti-theft plates to the front doors.

While Ive got the door trims off, Im adding sound deadening to the outer skin of doors. This outta make a huge difference!

Also, does anyone know what this big plug is for (THE BIG BOTTOM PLUG, THANKS), its inside on the passenger side above the glovebox (Ive noticed a S1 Calais doesnt have it, this main harness was from a S2 Berlina)

 

[stockies]

Where do you source your cloth tape from?
And thats a funky bend on the electric antenna strap.

 

[derjizm]

Both are TESA tape.

Edit: oh, the antenna strap, I ####ed it up. Can you tell?




Interior soft cloth tape
approx $9 a roll + postage

http://australia.rs-online.com/web/p/electrical-insulation-tapes/7682561/?searchTerm=7682561&relevancy-data=636F3D3126696E3D4931384E525353746F636B4E756D6265724D504E266C753D656E266D6D3D6D61746368616C6C26706D3D5E5C647B367D247C5E5C647B377D247C5E5C647B31307D2426706F3D313426736E3D592673743D52535F53544F434B5F4E554D424552267573743D373638323536312677633D4E4F4E4526




Exterior tough cloth tape
very expensive, $20 a roll + postage (unable to find it anywhere else)

Cloth Wiring Loom Harness Insulating Tape Tuff External | eBay

 

[derjizm]

some older shots, during working on the floor

body harness conversion

 

[stockies]

Liking the amount of hard work your putting into this car. Well done.
You mentioned in your first post you have done a few other vehicles, what kind? Any photos?

 

[derjizm]

Ive done other projects, but nothing as substantial. They were pretty much stock vehicles when I bought them.



Supercharged V6 VT
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3260481/1998-holden-commodore/


2001 YZF-R1

2007 YZF-R1

 

[stockies]

Cheers for the cloth tape link. Forgot where I bought my last roll.

 

[87RB30VL]

Dem bikes, I think I'm in love!

 

[derjizm]

Yes, I miss them both dearly...


I did more to the 07, including a bit of electrical work:
HIDs
headlight switch
LED DRLs (on seperate switch)
Alarm with LCD remotes
Halogen indicators (ultra bright)

Was planning to repaint and change the bottom fairing to blue with white text.. but things change.