VE / VF Front / Rear Bar

[Willie Ute]

I looked at most of the links after a search and no luck finding a VE ute. So I searched ebay and thought I found one, but no mention of a ute, so I messaged him and asked if it included the ute. His reply was,

No i dont sorry. I dont there is one available anywhere. Thanks​

I think I'm just going to start unbolting stuff.

 

[losh1971]

I looked at most of the links after a search and no luck finding a VE ute. So I searched ebay and thought I found one, but no mention of a ute, so I messaged him and asked if it included the ute. His reply was,

No i dont sorry. I dont there is one available anywhere. Thanks​

I think I'm just going to start unbolting stuff.

Huh? Are you looking at ebay.com, or ebay.com.au? The rear bar cover should still be available from Holden spares. Shipping will be tricky though.

 

[lmoengnr]

I might pull my rear bar off to take measurements to compare to the VF bar. I can't find any videos though. Has anyone done this on a ute? It would be nice to know ahead of time where the hardware is located and if I need to remove the tailgate, taillights, etc....

It basically clips to the body at the sides and beneath the tailgate, shouldn't have to remove the tailgate. Removing the taillights might reveal a couple of screws. Scrivets run underneath the bumper rear edge and there might be a couple through a vertical metal panel aft of the spare wheel well. Screws and scrivets through the rear wheel well liners aft rear corners. Disconnect the parking sensors harness if fitted.

 

[Fu Manchu]

I will find it in the manual. I have the ute one. Give me a couple of hours though.

 

[Fu Manchu]

Here is a link to VE ute:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AsaTX7Z7056lseFwr2vroSdQe5wvsBH7

Open the document with your pdf reader.
VE ute/Body repair/bumpers and facias/repair instructions/rear bumper facia replacement ute (except HSV)

 

[Willie Ute]

Here is a link to VE ute:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AsaTX7Z7056lseFwr2vroSdQe5wvsBH7

Open the document with your pdf reader.
VE ute/Body repair/bumpers and facias/repair instructions/rear bumper facia replacement ute (except HSV)

I did per your instructions, but the top header says, "Holden VE Commodore Sedan & Wagon".

Regardless, I opened Body Repair and scrolled down to see two selections: "Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (SWB)" and "Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Sportwagon)". No "ute" shown anywhere. I don't think this is the ute manual. BTW, what is SWB?

I really do appreciate your time to do this...

 

[hademall]

what is SWB?

Short wheelbase I think.

 

[Fu Manchu]

Maybe I linked the wrong one? Kooked it.
I even downloaded again to find the pathway for you. This should be it.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nnxp7am81NGNeH14ADcQREEtfEOUArI-

 

[lmoengnr]

I did per your instructions, but the top header says, "Holden VE Commodore Sedan & Wagon".

Regardless, I opened Body Repair and scrolled down to see two selections: "Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (SWB)" and "Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement (Sportwagon)". No "ute" shown anywhere. I don't think this is the ute manual. BTW, what is SWB?

SWB, short wheelbase, sedan and Sportwagon.
LWB, long wheelbase, ute and Caprice (96mm longer).

 

[Willie Ute]

I can only assume that someone has tried / done this. I have not found anyone, however, I have a few assurances that nothing on the backside changed from the VE to the VF ute. So, I am going to take a gamble and try myself. Huge risk because of the shipping cost to the U.S. And reselling if things don't work out is basically impossible.

I stopped by a custom fab shop last week. They've done work for me in the past and their work is impeccable. They can fabricate a GTSR insert instead of the pair of factory VF exhaust inserts. All I have are pictures, but they said they can get very close. This includes the exhaust tips. I have lots of time to decide, but thinking I might go this route. If I'm going this far, I might as well go all the way.