Welcome to Just Commodores, a site specifically designed for all people who share the same passion as yourself.

New Posts Contact us

Just Commodores Forum Community

It takes just a moment to join our fantastic community

Register

VC Restoration

vc resto

New Member
Joined
Apr 5, 2009
Messages
23
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Sydney
Members Ride
VC Wagon, WM Caprice, E63, CB1000R, Harley Fat Boy
hi, first post here, nice site!

I have a VC Wagon (Vacationer) that we have had since new. i am currently putting in a LS3 V8 (LS376/480) while having the vehicle fully restored inside and out. looking for ideas or suggestions (and maybe some parts).

the idea is to have the exterior look completely original (only a slightly larger exhaust) with pin stripes, roof rack all as new. exterior is brown (sort of goldy brown)

the interior is to be redone in leather (x27 - porcelain in colour from Mercedes S and CLS class)

creature comforts include DVD (in headrests for kids), Nav, bluetooth, ipod interface, new a/c, new power steering, power windows from an SL/E, new or refurb seats and whatever else needed to make a comfortable ride

17 or 18 inch wheels depending on brake requirements - looking for styling from the period or soon after...will also try to source the following from an SL/E

- SL/E steering wheel (or may go after mkt)
- SL/E centre console with power window controls
- SL/E power windows and door trim if reqd
- SL/E rear seat headrests


intention is that it is replacing a nice german wagon so needs to compete well with it on comforts and gadgets if not ride quality and handling

anyway, whatever ideas or questions you have i would love to hear them, especially on what parts i could use from an SL/E and where i might find them!

thanks for reading
 

SL/ENUT

The SL/E Fanatic!
Joined
May 28, 2004
Messages
2,086
Reaction score
148
Points
63
Age
41
Location
Burnie, Tasmania
Members Ride
VB SL/E 5L
what era SL/E, VB, VC or VH?.
For the steering wheel, i would prefer after market, the SL/E wheel just doesn't look right.

Great project though. I'm wanting to do something like this to my VC SL/E 6 banger
 
Joined
Feb 24, 2009
Messages
51
Reaction score
0
Points
6
Members Ride
VH SL/X Wagon
I was thinking the same thing steering wheel wise. Find something woodgrain and throw that on instead.
 

vc resto

New Member
Joined
Apr 5, 2009
Messages
23
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Sydney
Members Ride
VC Wagon, WM Caprice, E63, CB1000R, Harley Fat Boy
yeah, the steering wheel's from then were not the best...will have to look around for something decent
 

vc resto

New Member
Joined
Apr 5, 2009
Messages
23
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Sydney
Members Ride
VC Wagon, WM Caprice, E63, CB1000R, Harley Fat Boy
to answer the SL/E question, i am not really fussed, which SL/E i get parts from , so long as they match well and do the job
 

jakbob

Lighten up.
Joined
Dec 23, 2008
Messages
201
Reaction score
2
Points
0
Location
Brisbane
Members Ride
VX SS, VC L, VK Vacationer
Mate if you do that you'll have one freakin sweet car. I'd love to do something similar with my vc daily after i get my vk on the road. It looks terrible with surface rust and flaky faded paint, I figure maybe I'd just fix the rust and leave it with grey primer. Then squeeze a blown ls2 and 6 speed manual into it. It'd be an awesome sleeper.
 

vc resto

New Member
Joined
Apr 5, 2009
Messages
23
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Sydney
Members Ride
VC Wagon, WM Caprice, E63, CB1000R, Harley Fat Boy
thanks
should be done within a couple of months
still looking a for a decent steering wheel - any ideas?

also would anyone know if there is a wrecker or parts dealer with quality SL/E parts like the console, pwer window motors, buttons, headrests etc?
 

red_vb

i am a she, not a he...
Joined
Nov 26, 2008
Messages
141
Reaction score
0
Points
16
Location
geelong
Members Ride
vb
i have a vb sl and a nice wood grain with chrome center i think it looks nice its a bugger when the sun catches the chrome and the light shines in ur eyes, but oh well.
 

VKCOMMO

Carpark Mechanic.....
Joined
Aug 10, 2009
Messages
2,011
Reaction score
27
Points
48
Location
Springwood, NSW
Members Ride
VP V6 T5, '77 BMW 320i e21, and a pair of Nike Air
This thing sounds like a monster. i'd love to see some pics...
 
Top