Project Phoenix - VR Grange tribute/replica

[someguy360]

Started stripping the old engine down today for project V8 coffee table

will look something like this when its finished

So if anyone needs any 5L bits let me know (e.g sensors, coils, dizzy's, injectors, timing cover, balancer, manifold etc etc)

 

[James909]

I like your Statesman, Love the colour too, Any plan on it?

The coffee table V8 would look good .

 

[someguy360]

I like your Statesman, Love the colour too, Any plan on it?

Thanks Mate, yeah I love the colour too.

At the moment just doing everything mechanically that needs to be done (e.g transmission service, front end bushes, tailshaft uni's and center bearing, plugs/leads etc)

After that plans are:
* Clear VS S2/3 Clear front indicators
* VS S2/3 Garnish & Tail Lights
* VS Caprice Leather Shifter/Power Window Surround
* Caprice Grille
* Re-Tint Glass
* Cam & Tune
* Wheels (The clubby wheels just don't suit it)


Currently running a 12V cable from the battery to the boot for a 12V mini fridge install for roadtrips/long drives I can keep my drinks etc cool....figured the stato boot is so big I may as well use some of the space hehe
Looks like this:

Went out with some photographers for a photoshoot around Adelaide tonight so hopefully some new pics soon

 

[<RaBBiT>]

I really like the fridge idea, are u gonna try and tie it in with a boot install or just have it in there neat ?

 

[someguy360]

I really like the fridge idea, are u gonna try and tie it in with a boot install or just have it in there neat ?

It's going to be secured, the rear casing comes off so I will bolt that to somewhere in the boot then put it all back together I reckon

 

[James909]

Thanks Mate, yeah I love the colour too.

At the moment just doing everything mechanically that needs to be done (e.g transmission service, front end bushes, tailshaft uni's and center bearing, plugs/leads etc)

After that plans are:
* Clear VS S2/3 Clear front indicators
* VS S2/3 Garnish & Tail Lights
* VS Caprice Leather Shifter/Power Window Surround
* Caprice Grille
* Re-Tint Glass
* Cam & Tune
* Wheels (The clubby wheels just don't suit it)


Currently running a 12V cable from the battery to the boot for a 12V mini fridge install for roadtrips/long drives I can keep my drinks etc cool....figured the stato boot is so big I may as well use some of the space hehe
Looks like this:

Went out with some photographers for a photoshoot around Adelaide tonight so hopefully some new pics soon

Sweet plan, man. I like you do these from factory (holden genuine parts) instead of aftermarket on mostly of your plan.

Are you think of rims like ichris have on his statesman?

I do have small box for store cold drink/food but I have no idea where to put lol, Cause LPG Tank is in my boot so it less room haha.

I got question for you, I wonder your control cruise is work all the time or sometime? Likely you start the CRS Green light supposed to come on if car turn key to on?

 

[someguy360]

Sweet plan, man. I like you do these from factory (holden genuine parts) instead of aftermarket on mostly of your plan.

Are you think of rims like ichris have on his statesman?

I do have small box for store cold drink/food but I have no idea where to put lol, Cause LPG Tank is in my boot so it less room haha.

I got question for you, I wonder your control cruise is work all the time or sometime? Likely you start the CRS Green light supposed to come on if car turn key to on?

Yeah mate, trying to avoid tacky aftermarket mods....too nice of a car for that. (Probably only aftermarket thing on the outside may be wheels depending on what I choose)

Not sure what wheels I will end up with at this stage.

My cruise stays on until I choose to turn it off.

 

[spauldj308]

The old 304 doesn't look too bad, can't even see any sludge. Shame about the bearing going, pain in the backside.

Fridge should look the goods, especially if you make it look like a factory install. Maybe match the boot carpet and wrap it in that? You mounting it on the diff tunnel so you can get to it through the back seat?

 

[iChris]

Fridge should look the goods, especially if you make it look like a factory install. Maybe match the boot carpet and wrap it in that? You mounting it on the diff tunnel so you can get to it through the back seat?

I love the fridge idea. being able to access it from the back seat flip down door would be awesome.

 

[someguy360]

The old 304 doesn't look too bad, can't even see any sludge. Shame about the bearing going, pain in the backside.

Fridge should look the goods, especially if you make it look like a factory install. Maybe match the boot carpet and wrap it in that? You mounting it on the diff tunnel so you can get to it through the back seat?

Hadn't thought about that but good idea, I would like it to look factory.

yeah top end of that engine is perfect so keeping most components as spares for my new engine (e.g cam/lifters, heads, oil pump, pushrods etc) (Lifters/cam has no marks etc on it, still looks brand new)