SLE-883
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- Joined
- Jun 29, 2009
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- 178
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- Location
- Sydney
- Members Ride
- 1981 VH Commodore SL/E
Hi Guys,
Haven't posted an update for a while. They say a picture is worth a thousand words so...
I've also manage to install new front suspension parts. It now has Nolathane bushes and Nolathane adjustable strut mount for chamber and the K-frame received a new coat of paint.
The steering rack is now new and front brakes have also been updated with VT twin piston brakes (have to change the colour from yellow to Matt black)
Also ordered a VT Brake Booster and Master Cylinder kit to complement the front brakes. As for the rear, the idea is to keeping the standard size rear brakes and maybe just installing slotted discs.
The car currently sits in the garage with it bum up in the air and the original VH tank removed (i'm hoping to get a VL tank installed, or any drop tank that would suit) I just have to try and get motivated to install the new rear springs and shocks.
As for the engine. I've managed to change the seals and gaskets, water pump and ignition and put the engine back together. Just last week I gave it a good clean and then hit it with some colour.
I'm really happy with the way it finished up. Sprayed the block in a Matt Black and the Manifold in Aluminium.
Next is the fuel rail and engine covers/rocket covers. The plan is to spray the rail Matt Black and give the front pipe a brushed look. The engine covers/rocket covers will be sprayed the same colour as the car. Thinking of getting the rocket covers smoothed too. not sure yet.
Choosing a blue is also tricky. I want to stay as close to the original so i'm thinking VE omega Dark Blue over Mercury Silver. What do you think?
Haven't posted an update for a while. They say a picture is worth a thousand words so...
I've also manage to install new front suspension parts. It now has Nolathane bushes and Nolathane adjustable strut mount for chamber and the K-frame received a new coat of paint.
The steering rack is now new and front brakes have also been updated with VT twin piston brakes (have to change the colour from yellow to Matt black)
Also ordered a VT Brake Booster and Master Cylinder kit to complement the front brakes. As for the rear, the idea is to keeping the standard size rear brakes and maybe just installing slotted discs.
The car currently sits in the garage with it bum up in the air and the original VH tank removed (i'm hoping to get a VL tank installed, or any drop tank that would suit) I just have to try and get motivated to install the new rear springs and shocks.
As for the engine. I've managed to change the seals and gaskets, water pump and ignition and put the engine back together. Just last week I gave it a good clean and then hit it with some colour.
I'm really happy with the way it finished up. Sprayed the block in a Matt Black and the Manifold in Aluminium.
Next is the fuel rail and engine covers/rocket covers. The plan is to spray the rail Matt Black and give the front pipe a brushed look. The engine covers/rocket covers will be sprayed the same colour as the car. Thinking of getting the rocket covers smoothed too. not sure yet.
Choosing a blue is also tricky. I want to stay as close to the original so i'm thinking VE omega Dark Blue over Mercury Silver. What do you think?