Update, I have received the new odo gear and repaired the unit.
While the cluster was out I did an LED conversion (white) on the 4x T10 globes and all the little B8.5 T5 globes in the bottom.
Changed out the interior light for a diffused LED globe and the 2x T5 globes in the climate controller for led too.
Bit of a cooler blue light for the blue interior rather than the yellowy incandescent.
Cluster is all working now yay!
Update to the plans made a couple months back / a couple replies back;
Definate other parts are;
Probably going to need to do something with the ECU don't know this will be my first modified engine instead of just factory rebuild.
?? Not yet, dont think ill need to until i buy the supercharger
New timing chain and gears. Ordered.
New roller lifters. (maybe new cam we will see the spec when its taken out) Ordered and cam was fine so reusing it.
New pushrods. Ordered.
1.7 ratio yella terra roller rockers. - Still coming...
New conrods hopefully come with new pins and ARP bolts. Done and fitted.
New pistons. Done.
New rings. Done.
New spark plugs.
All possible seals.
All sensors i haven't done already.
ARP head studs will see if they have them for S1 buick but I think they share the same on S1-S2 VN to VR. Ordered
Double valve springs with new stem seals in case. (cheap) Ordered
Needs a new harmonic balancer the old one is split all round but not broken yet. Done
New starter motor.
New steering pump. (noisy)
New VN look alternator (exposed fan) and keep the old as a spare.
New belt tensioner and belt.
New injectors or reseal my injectors, depends.
Oil pump rebuild.
Diff is noisy so need bearings, maybe crown gear and pinion,
maybe harrop truetrac. Truetrac acquired, not fitted yet.
Front and rear bushes with superpro + castor and repaint all arms.
Headliner redone Done.
New brake hoses front and rear Done with new hardlines on the way.
Tailgate striker plates.
New valve spring retainers Ordered.
Annoyingly rare little bonnet stay rod holder clip, not the one it rotates inside of. Done, Rarespares.
Aero style rear bar and sideskirt kit.
SV5000/Maloo front bar OR roo bar/bullbar.
Ambitious parts are:
Get fastener shop to look at replacing my normal timing cover bolts that are corroded around the water pump and such.
Turbo exhaust manifolds... Going self-contained centrifugal supercharger
New brake master cylinder with
different style reservoir. Just gonna use a new VL VN VP one from rarespares
Reseal brake booster. ? maybe wont bother...
Wiper plenum plastic cover.
Guard rock shields inside plenum.
Seats reupholstered in
grey suede center with cerulean sides and embossed VN holden lion. - Still planning on it but with blue not grey
Grey suede doorcard inserts with holden lion. Done but in blue fabric not grey.
Cerulean redone on door trims. (might need new trims mine are pretty crap) Done myself, Did not need new trims.
New dash? mine is fine but glovebox lower mount holes are both snapped off. Fit amp in glovebox so no need to fix.
New carpet. Done
Level 2 cluster with rev gauge. hopefully with green lines on range VN style. Done, VP style faces.
Fix odometer and reset to 0 for new motor. Done.
Add new dashboard speakers and sub behind seats cut into wall. (shield inside tray to seal it back up with bolted cover) Too much effort im happy with the current sound.
Port cylinder heads. Dont think this will be needed.
LOCATE AN INTERIOR LIGHT LENS (impossible) Done.
locate a column shift VN VP steering column lower cover Done
I have attempted to fabricate one from a VS lower column cover but even though it looks perfect to the VN one it does not have any interest in fitting when i try to install it.
Already done;
2.5 inch full exhaust pacemaker headers.
Reinstall bench seat. Have swapped back to the VS stato buckets.
New seatbelts.
Resprayed engine bay and bonnet.
Make radiator fan work.
Make alternator charge.
New radiator.
New specific knock sensor.
New rear intake coolant outlet. (brass)
SH S2 intake manifold.
Reconditioned calipers (290mm front) by myself.
New tailgate limiter straps.
New clear front grill.
New clear side indicators.
New steering wheel.
New steering rack, rack ends and tie rod ends.
New front arm ball joints.
New rear axle bearings and seals.
New coolant hose kit.
New 2 way heater tape.
New fuel line at tank.
New fuel pump strainer.
Mint SH tray corners.
Driver's side outside quarter window trim.
New sway bar bushes and link bushes front.
New exhaust hangers.
New NGK coils.
New ignition leads.
SH DFI (2 spares) - considering new one because of rebuild.
New sound system.
Repaired wiper linkage no more play.
New blades bosch flexible.
New windscreen.
SH bonnet no bend in middle.
Installed rubber bonnet stop on radiator support to counter typical VN bonnet sideways tilt.
Rust control.
Door seals and bailey channels.
Bonnet plenum seal.
Tailgate seal.
Bumper dodgy reattachment because factory bits broken.
New tyres on my VT calais S1 mags.
New overflow and washer tank reservoir + washer motor.
Locking fuel cap.
Kill switch.
Battery tray replacement mod.
Crankshaft ground 030 undersize
New white steel rims 16x7 - 5x120 - 67.5mm CB +25 O.
Ordered HDT VP headlight covers.
New Welch plugs.
Block bored and surfaced - 040 OS bore ACL bearings throughout. Keeping balance shaft.
Sump repaired from dent i caused.
Painted sump and heads.
Waiting on lazy auspost to deliver Cometic Viton rear main seal before i can paint the block/fit the crank.
Bearings clearanced with flexigauge.
New cam bearings installed not sure what brand, machine shop did them.
ARP Main studs ordered.