VS SS SERIES3 UTE

[DG355]

Just reading history of this thread. Last few years of the VS ute definately appears to be an exercise in using up parts from my experience. I bought a 97 series 2 S pac. Didn’t look too much into until started modifying. Turned out to have a VT block, raised journals for roller cam, but normal VS internals and heads. Nice surprise because was fitting a roller so saved a little work. Also had VT auto. As far as I knew they didn’t start fitting the VT gear until series 3. Wish I bought an SS or Maloo as price wasn’t much different but also don’t mind driving a bit of a sleeper. Going in for respray in a couple of weeks and will keep the red stripes and badges. Unfortunately can’t find a circular S badge for the tail gate. Also having trouble finding other pieces of trim. Not a lot turning up at wreckers in Wagga. Hope rare spares expand their range...

 

[vombil]

no SS utes in 2000. just olympics that had similar improvements and features to SS .. over and above S-pack

 

[DG355]

no SS utes in 2000. just olympics that had similar improvements and features to SS .. over and above S-pack

Similar to SS but lame name

 

[ringfeder3]

Try the commodore wreckers in wodonga. Bloke there is knowledgeable and has an array of older commodore parts.

I often drive there from Wagga since the big wreckers closed earlier this year....

 

[Lex]

big wreckers closed earlier this year.

Is that the wreckers down the road from the Aussie Rules Club (fernleigh rd)?

 

[DG355]

Thanks for the heads up about the commodore wreckers in Albury.
Don’t know about one near the Rules. Went there a few times a couple of years back but didn’t get a feeling that they were getting what I needed.
Been trying on line. Making some progress but will go for a drive to Albury.

 

[Lex]

Is that the wreckers down the road from the Aussie Rules Club (fernleigh rd)?

So where was the big wreckers that closed?

I haven't lived in Wagga for about 40 years.

But my sister & niece lives there, so l visit once a year.

 

[ringfeder3]

Fernleigh rd wreckers closed after an industrial accident there in late 2018. I have heard rumours a new owner may re open it but all the cars seem to have been removed.

The commodore wrecker in Wodonga is in Sangsters Rd. Easy to find. Also a Rare Spars agent.

I often take the hour drive down there to grab what i need...

 

[Lex]

I often take the hour drive down there

That drive to Albury used to take 90 minutes, 30-40 years ago.
The road really hasn't changed in that time, so l wonder why its quicker these days?

 

[ringfeder3]

Estimation...probably is 15 minutes longer.

Depends how fast you drive I suppose...