VC HDT tribute build

[Gozza1]

Hi all, car at the panel shop so I did some work on the steering wheel, I bought this one last year, it's old school wheel that I think will suite the car, forget about finding original one plus the cost.The steering wheel had leather damage on the back off it from fingers , it's old but I do like how aged leather is smooth , to repair with new leather was $300 bucks, so I've had it Fixed myself with this leather repair kit, all good now $20 bucks like new

 

[VS 5.0]

What product did you use ?

 

[Gozza1]

Hi mate, sorry for late reply just eBay leather repair kit, sorry guys car has been sitting in the shop , the guy was busy and same with engine, Xmas time doesn't help and it's better to be patient it will done soon, here are 2 pics, He took the flares off to fix them up, also guys need a spare car when Pajero is Getting repaired and commodore will be to nice to drive to shops etc came across this gem and bought a very very rare Holden Jackaro 1991, build in Japan by Isuzu, locked diff 4wd, Short diff, manual, same owner last 27 years, Love the car build like a tank and super rare, few mods and on put on the club plates

 

[Gozza1]

Engine is finally done, after 13 months, all new and modified.Good for many more years of happy motoring.

 

[Gozza1]

Hi all, car still at body shop , he still didn't get to it....hehe crazy but for the money I am paying it's worth the wait, anyway managed to get this vc HDT carpet in Sydney for $150, just getting it all in place when it comes back so we can start putting it back together

 

[Gozza1]

Mate picked up the carpet in Sydney, woow great quality for a bargain prices, very happy with this.

 

[Gozza1]

Question guys... Been looking for used flywheel for long time , option 1 good used as per pic , by the time I get it to Melbourne and machine it 160 bucks or buy one if the new ones for 210 billet ones, engine is high reving 253 manual

 

[vc commodore]

Nothing wrong going 2nd hand, but if your budget allows, go for the newie.....

The only problem I have ever struck with flywheels, is the ring gear being chipped.....But when I have had that problem, I have had new ring gear put on, so problem was solved....

My Red motor flywheel was 2nd hand when I put it on 10 years ago, with the new ring gear.....When fitted to the red, I spun that motor a fair few times to 7,000 RPM....Once or twice I spun it to 7,500 RPM....Currently it is on my blue motor and have spun that to 6,500 RPM a few times as well and so far it's hanging together

So best of luck which ever way you go

 

[Gozza1]

I am leaning towards OEM flywheel, old school steel is good quality and teeth are in great Nick.

 

[losh1971]

Lighter flywheel is more power ATW