Vh sl/e - 1983

[SLE-883]

Hi All,

Just picked up a 1983 VH SL/E

Is currently a straight 6 but will be replaced with a VR 5L from a Calais with HSV upgrades

I can see it's going to be a long and slow process but I'll try to keep you all posted along the way.

Here are the first pics of the car in Melbourne

Here she is loaded ready for her trip to Sydney - 21/10/09

 

[greenfoam]

Look like a very good clean starting point they don't come much better, how long till it arrives?

 

[SquishyShoes]

Look like a very good clean starting point

That's his starting point?!? I need to read better. Very neat.

 

[greenfoam]

Isn't it? hes been looking for a VH SLE for a while to stick his 5 litre in, this is it! (starting point)

 

[SLE-883]

Sure is my starting point!

It has a little rust on the bonnet and some one the rear guard but otherwise it's pretty clean. Not bad for a car that's been sitting outside a workshop in Melbourne for about 18months

Rust pics below

Mind the red dust from the recent dust storm


Should arrive next Wednesday

 

[greenfoam]

Did you go down to Melbourne to buy it? seems so since you have so many pictures?. Looks good anyway, I like the lighter blue tone tone alot. Have you got the centre caps for the wheels?, It's in very similar condition to mine really. The paint on mine is also worn out on top but that's no big deal

 

[SLE-883]

No, didn't go to Melbourne. The guy I bought it off took all the photos for me (top guy!)
He owns Lightwood Autos - Smash Repairs and Body Shop

I'm not sure if the caps for the wheels are in the boot of the car. I'll find out next week.

I'll eventually spray the car so the paint isn't a huge concern. I love the lighter blue colour too. I think it's Indigo Blue on Mercury Silver.

 

[clubsport_replica]

its not indigo blue as that is real dark like my old one

 

[SLE-883]

The paint code from the tag says

1B002-B/2J011-D

 

[Jo3_Blo]

Very nice dude.

Was the old owner a member on this forum? Coz I've seen those pics before somewhere.......