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Nick

26-02-2008, 09:50 PM

Hi everyone, my name is Nick and here are some pics and details of my VR. Enjoy

Model: VR Executive
Year: 1993
Colour: Marenello Red
Engine Type: 3.8ltr V6, With S/C 6 Cold Air Intake And K&N Air filter
Exhaust: 2.5 inch Exhaust With Stock Cat and Advanced Headers, Twin 21/4inch Tips
Gearbox: Standard 4 speed Auto
Diff: Standard Single Spinner
Brakes: (REAR) - DBA Gold Cross Drilled and ventillated (FRONT) DBA Ventillated
Suspension: Legal Height With Pedders Springs And KYB Shocks, Nolathane Strut Brace
Wheels: 17" BSA
Interior: VS Clubsport Seats, Calais Interior Light, Calais Rear Map Lights, Series 3 Statesman Console, VS Leather Steering Wheel, Velour Sunvisors, Electric Windows, Calais Door Trims, Statesman Chrome Interior Handles
Other Mods: Respray, SS Driving lights, Red Neon Boot Lights, After Market Hornet Alarm, Debadged, Removed Boot Lock, Calais Carpet Peices Behind Rear Seat,
SS Kit, S-Pac Spoiler, Calais Tailights, Calais Bumper Moulds, Mesh In Grilles, Chrome Exterior Door Handles With Painted Surrounds, Calais Chrome Window Moulds, Colour Coded Mirrors
Stereo: Pioneer DEH-P550MP Head unit, (Front) Pioneer TS-E1695 6" 3 Ways, (REAR) Pioneer TS-81680S 6" 4 ways, Cheap Audio Gods Amp, And Sony 12" XLS 1220 Subwoofer in custom box mounted in boot.
Future Mods: Now For Engine Work. Rebuild Or Conversion - What To Do?
Contacts: The Body Repair Shop – Paint Work (http:///), Chromemasters – Chrome Door Handles (http:///) (Click the links for contact details)

How it started. It wasn't lowered when I bought it but it is in this pic. Imagine it at standard height with the square orange indicators and thats what it looked like when I first got it.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/CleanAndPolished2.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/100_1185.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/100_1190.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/100_1187.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/100_1391.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/100_1182.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/100_1203.jpg

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Before- Front
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/100_1513.jpg
Rear-
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/100_1514.jpg
After- Front
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/100_1516.jpg
Rear-
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/100_1517.jpg
On the car Front-
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/100_1519.jpg
Rear-
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/100_1518.jpg

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http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/100_1530.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/100_1529.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/100_1534.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/100_1535.jpg

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Before :(
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/DSCF0397.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/DSCF0398.jpg
After :D
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/DSCF0406.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/DSCF0407.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/DSCF0409.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/DSCF0408.jpg

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Then the respray. Thanks to the guys at The Body Repair Shop they did an awesome job and were great with helping out with everything.

The List:-
Whole Car Resprayed Standard Colour
Colour Coded Calais Bumper Moulds
Chrome Door Handles With Colour Coded Outers
Electric Windows With Door Trims To Suit
SS Kit
S Pac Spoiler
Shaved Boot Lock
Calais Window Surrounds
Calais Rear Taillights
Retrimmed Roof Lining
VS Steering Wheel
Calais Carpet Peices Behind Rear Seat
Bebadged - Not one left!
Painted Mirrors

I think thats it so now for some pics.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/15082007194-1.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/15082007198-1.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/15082007196-1.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/15082007200-1.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/15082007209-1.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/15082007202.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/15082007203.jpg

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Some random photos

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/DSCF18842.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/DSCF1902.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/DSCF1885.jpg

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Statesman console, my old console is for sale pm me if you want it.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_27102007255.jpg (http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/27102007255.jpg)

And got rid of the 3inch tip I had and put these ones on. They look ten times better.
Before
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_26102007249-1.jpg (http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/26102007249-1.jpg)

After
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_untitled2-1.jpg (http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/untitled2-1.jpg)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_untitled1-1.jpg (http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/untitled1-1.jpg)

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Top VR at All Commodore Day
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_25112007279.jpg (http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/25112007279.jpg)

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Repainted rotors and calipers.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_26122007402.jpg (http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/26122007402.jpg)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_26122007401.jpg (http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/26122007401.jpg)

Thats it for now.

Tigerv8

27-02-2008, 08:51 AM

BlackOne

27-02-2008, 11:32 AM

Very nice Nick !! I love the new interior and trim mate, nicely done.

Nick

27-02-2008, 09:20 PM

Hello, Nick,
Those mods to your car are very tasteful and really complement the vehicle. In one picture you had taillights with clear round lenses which look really cool, but in later pictures they were gone. Hope you still have them, they look fantastic.

Thanks mate. Yeah I still have them but I like the Calais ones better. Not really a fan of the altezza lights anymore but maybe one day they'll go back on, but for now I like it the way it is.

Thanks for your comments Blackone.

wazza

27-02-2008, 09:29 PM

Hi Nick , job well done mate , everything looks the part , great to see that you have won a trophy as well , who say's hard work dosen't pay ? " TOP STUFF "

Nick

28-02-2008, 08:05 AM

Thanks mate.

Purple_Power

28-02-2008, 02:39 PM

Noice car Nick ! You've done a great job with it. I like the tail lights with the round clear lenses to, but it's your car, so you do whatever YOU like !

jabba

28-02-2008, 06:20 PM

nick u done orsm job on interior champ, love the trims n seats. good work n congrats on the trophy. well deserved

Nick

28-02-2008, 06:42 PM

Cheers guys. I don't mind the altezza ones but everyone has them now, one of the main reasons for the change.

Red_Ice

28-02-2008, 07:05 PM

hi nick
nice ride ya have there buddy hats off to ya bud done an awesome job

cheers
redice

Nick

29-02-2008, 12:54 AM

Cheers mate.

munky

02-03-2008, 10:30 PM

It's really good to see that there are still people out there that don't try to out do the Holden design team that worked on these cars originally. Nice clean VR Nick. Excellent choice of modifications too.

Nick

03-03-2008, 07:49 AM

Thanks mate, not a fan of the new model body kits on older cars, or brightly colour interior pieces. Not to say that they don't look good cos some do but it's just not my thing.

Pusser

18-03-2008, 04:51 PM

370HSSV

18-03-2008, 05:00 PM

I've seen this car before.... :D looking great as always nick!!

Nick

19-03-2008, 07:22 AM

Damn fine ride Nick! Love VR's and can't wait til mine's back on the road.I must say I'm not a fan of the altezza lights, so my votes is keep her as she is!! All jokes aside I love the finish with either lights.

Thanks mate. It's come up quite well. Not much of a fan of those altezza lights myself anymore, but they were different when I first got them and thats why I liked them. But now there old and everyone has them. Getting all the suspension looked at in a weeks time, I think the sway bar and shocks need replacing but there may be more. If so, it should handle a lot better once all fixed.

Nick

19-03-2008, 07:24 AM

I've seen this car before.... :D looking great as always nick!!

Hey I think I know you........:p thanks mate.

Squid's VY

19-03-2008, 10:25 AM

Top job Nick. Not too over the top mods just neat and tidy. Looks great.

Well Done!

Nick

19-03-2008, 03:31 PM

Thanks mate. I like subtle mods.

Nick

20-11-2008, 08:55 PM

Well it's been a while since I've updated this thread.

Got some ute s pac grilles. My dad had them on his old VS but I took them off before he sold it. Gave them a spray over the weekend. They look a lot better than the mesh I think. Also bought some VY SS Pedals, got them at a good price and couldn't resist. Now for the pics.

VY SS Pedals
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF4197.jpg (http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/DSCF4197.jpg)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF4198.jpg (http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/DSCF4198.jpg)
Before
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF4196.jpg (http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/DSCF4196.jpg)
After
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF4200.jpg (http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/DSCF4200.jpg)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF4199.jpg (http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/DSCF4199.jpg)

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_25102008631.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=25102008631.jpg)

Not black mesh it's metallic grey. Just pulled out the old mesh cleaned it and sprayed it the same colour as my speaker grilles. I think it looks a lot better.

Hard to see in this pic but it is there believe me, lol. It's more noticable in real life.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_16112008645.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=16112008645.jpg)

Best VR at all commodore day. Quite surprised to get it really as there some other nice VR's out there.

Pusser

20-11-2008, 11:32 PM

Congrats mate! Looking good. My VR is finally on the road since we spoke last and after a few dramas seems to be going well. Paint is next then a few engine mods. Keep up the good work mate!!

Nick

21-11-2008, 08:18 AM

Good to hear. Bet your happy to be driving it. You going standard colour or custom? What engine mods are you planning.

Pusser

21-11-2008, 05:17 PM

Damn happy! Been driving my daughters Xcel.Standard colour as I quite like it. Engine mods will be a 355 stroker kit and upgrades of the brakes and driveline. Can't wait!

Nick

22-11-2008, 10:49 AM

Awesome, a 355 would be great fun.

Nick

17-07-2011, 03:40 PM

Wow, haven't been on here for a while. How is everyone? I think I should post an update. This started on the 6-3-10.

The Next Stage

Bought this wreck early this week and picked it up on Friday night. Thanks to the boys at Jaustech for helping get it on the trailer and letting me know they had it stashed at the back of their yard.
It's a VR Berlina 5ltr. Only thing missing is diff and rear springs (like you couldn't tell, lol).
Yes I will be selling parts off of it but once I start dismantling. Any you want except anything driveline related and electric windows, just ask.
Parts will be posted in the for sale thread eventually.

Where it lived for 4 years.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_29102009091.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=29102009091.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_03112009094.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=03112009094.jpg)
The beginning of the journey home.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_05032010167.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=05032010167.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_050320101692.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=050320101692.jpg)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_05032010168.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=05032010168.jpg)
The new home for while it gets dismantled.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_06032010170.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=06032010170.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_06032010171.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=06032010171.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_06032010174.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=06032010174.jpg)

My mate got bored.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_06032010172.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=06032010172.jpg)

His Drift Cat drawing
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_06032010173.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=06032010173.jpg)

Thanks Chris for the great comment.

Got a bit done today the front end was stripped and the suspension done too. All the A/c lines taken out also.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_08032010183.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=08032010183.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_08032010182.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=08032010182.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_08032010181.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=08032010181.jpg)

Not much of an update.

Got another 80ltr tank ( the car has been resting on the one in it) and bought some new tank straps for it too. This had IRS mine is live axle, one of the straps is different but I though I'd get both of them. Also needed another K-Frame as you can see from the pics below the one in the car is damaged from the impact. Just gotta clean up the tank, repaint it and the straps then do the same with the K-Frame. Might get the frame powder coated so it's a bit more hard wearing than paint. Unless 2K paint will be ok then I might get it painted.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_24032010269.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=24032010269.jpg)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_24032010270.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=24032010270.jpg)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_24032010271.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=24032010271.jpg)

Engine is still in the car hopefully I'll get time this weekend to rip it out.

Got a bit more work done today with the help of 2 mates. The 5ltr is out and ready to be cleaned up. Was a bit of a struggle but we got there in the end.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_02042010293.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=02042010293.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_02042010295.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=02042010295.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_02042010301.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=02042010301.jpg)

Nick

17-07-2011, 03:44 PM

Well got the A/C degassed and thought I'd chuck on the dyno to see what the old 6 put out before ripping it out. Filter was really dirty too. Now to start dismantling it.

Blue= With Filter
Red= No Filter

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_scan000.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=scan000.jpg)
Click to enlarge image.

The fun begins............
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_14082010371.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=14082010371.jpg)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_14082010370.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=14082010370.jpg)

More done yesterday.

Front bar is off, all a/c lines are out, tail shaft and exhaust is out. The mounts are all loosened off, now just to lift the V6 out of there.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_21082010375.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=21082010375.jpg)
Click for larger pic.

Well today I got motivated to do more. A mate and my dad motivated me to get it out so that helps, lol. Engine is out and so is the exhaust. The engine bay is degreased, came up really quite clean which is good but I will still tidy it up more. Now for the pics.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0765.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0765.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0766.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0766.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0767.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0767.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0778.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0778.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0779.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0779.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0780.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0780.jpg)

Next step is the K-Frame to come out and the new to go in.

Well more work done today. Finally got the bay painted. Great weather for it, and it came up rather good I thought. I am happy any way.

Painted bay.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_06112010407.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=06112010407.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_06112010409.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=06112010409.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_06112010408.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=06112010408.jpg)

And some Extractors I got re-coated a few weeks ago. They came up exceptionally well, very happy.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_19102010401.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=19102010401.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_19102010398.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=19102010398.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_19102010403.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=19102010403.jpg)

Well after a lot of sweating and swearing it's finally in. Should of been in yesterday but stripped the tread on the condenser (the A/C gas had weakened it and made in brittle) then found the engine mount bracket was bent/broken. So went into work (while on holidays, lol) got a new mount and condenser put them in then today we put the motor in.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0011.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0011.jpg)
V8 K Frame In.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0012.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0012.jpg)
New Condenser.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0016.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0016.jpg)
Engine Ready To Go In.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0020.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0020.jpg)
Now in it's new home.

Piece by piece I'll start putting things back together but I'll get there eventually.

Had a productive day today.
Got the extractors in (don't want to do that again any time soon). connected up the heater and fuel hoses, also got the coil and ignition module mounted, and tightened up the P/S lines too. The coil and module brackets need to be adjusted and painted but gives an idea of how they are mounted. Doesn't look like much was done but the extractors took up most of the time today.

Right Hand Side
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0024.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0024.jpg)
Left Hand Side
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0034.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0034.jpg)
Under Car
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0026.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0026.jpg)
Engine bay
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0028.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0028.jpg)
Coil And Module
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0037.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0037.jpg)

Ok more things done.

A/C Bracket Painted
A/C Compressor Cleaned
P/S Pump And Bracket Paint
Both Fitted
A/C Lines Fitted
P/S Lines Fitted
Loom Tidied
Belts Fitted
Engine Covers Test Fitted

Now for pics.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_24012011016.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=24012011016.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_24012011012.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=24012011012.jpg)

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_24012011013.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=24012011013.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_24012011014.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=24012011014.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_24012011015.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=24012011015.jpg)

Also what colour should I do the engine covers?
These are the options I have thought of.....

Darkish Metallic Grey (Similar to VT HSV 220i)
Red Covers With Silver Rocker Covers
Plain Gloss White

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_5ltrcovers.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=5ltrcovers.jpg)
This is the silver I want (or close to it)

If anyone feels the urge to photoshop some colours (either above or your opinions that would great).

Not much left to do now. Just small stuff..... P/S Return lines, Trans Cooler, Radiator , Rad Hoses, Battery, Put the interior back together that's just some of it.

More done today.

Trans Serviced And Cleaned
Tail shaft Installed
AU Fans Fitted To Radiator
Radiator Installed

Now for the pics.

Trans pan off. Looks pretty clean in there.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0083.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0083.jpg)
Trans Pan has a bit of crap but made sure to clean it out.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0086.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0086.jpg) http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0087.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0087.jpg)
Radiator And Fans Fitted. Also Second hand but good condition overflow bottle. Brand new genuine is obsolete ex supplier. Hopefully Holden finds a new supplier or rare spares starts making them.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0116.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0116.jpg) http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0118.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0118.jpg) http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0115.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0115.jpg) http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0114.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0114.jpg) http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_DSCF0117.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=DSCF0117.jpg)

Not much left to do. Need coil lead, fill fluids, connect battery, mount charcoal canister, put inner guard linings back in, change front springs, wheels on, mount trans cooler and bumper on.
I think that is about it really so not far to go till first start.

Well yesterday was productive.

Got the engine full of fluids, then mounted the trans cooler, charcoal canister and my dual horns which I had laying around for ages.. After that found the P/S pump has a leak which appears to be around the front seal. So I got one at work today. Here are some pics.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_13022011035.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=13022011035.jpg)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_13022011034.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=13022011034.jpg)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_13022011033.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=13022011033.jpg)

Oh and this happened too, what a day.
Click the image to play the videos.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_13022011014.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=13022011014.mp4)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_13022011015.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=13022011015.mp4)
First one had the PCV hose off, forgot about that. Was idling really rough then I found that was the culprit, it back fired and stalled. Second vid is with it on and running nice and smooth.

P.S these vids are rather large. These may take a while to load.

Nick

17-07-2011, 03:47 PM

Well, polished is the winner. Now to decide if I polish the rocker covers or respray them metallic silver.

Click for bigger pics.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_17022011037.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=17022011037.jpg)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_17022011038.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=17022011038.jpg)

New P/S Pump painted and fitted.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_18022011041.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=18022011041.jpg)
This one shouldn't leak.

On another note, got it together today. Looks like a car again.

Before
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_20022011047.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=20022011047.jpg)
After
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_20022011054.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=20022011054.jpg)

Looking like a complete car again.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_200220110562.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=200220110562.jpg)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_200220110582.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=200220110582.jpg)
First bit of sunlight it's seen in a while. Needs a good wash too.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_200220110612.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=200220110612.jpg)

Got my polished Rocker Covers back. They came up really well.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_09032011073.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=09032011073.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_09032011072.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=09032011072.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_09032011074.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=09032011074.jpg)

The engine bay is now almost complete. The strut bar needs to go on but that is it. It's also booked in for an exhaust next Friday at Everlast. Not long now.

Well the exhaust got done today. Sounds good. Definitely needs to be looked at and tuned though, it doesn't like to idle to much. Had to put into neutral just about everytime I came to a stop. I was told it has a cam in it and it definitely sounds like it on idle. Need to upgrade the fuel pump on it though because I ran it up on the dyno and they looked the a/f ratio and it was in the 14's but this may be due to the tune as well. Also got a funny noise coming from the trans when under load and in gear, it sounds like a rattle of some sort, so before it goes any where I'll getting that fixed and a new fuel pump too. Then it is off to get a tune.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_18032011079.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=18032011079.jpg)

Dyno vid and sheet to come.

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As promised. Vid and sheets.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_18032011038.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=18032011038.mp4)

First sheet is V6 Vs. V8 and the second one is the V8 graph.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_V6VsV81.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=V6VsV81.jpg)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_V81.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=V81.jpg)

After noticing the AFR he didn't push it too far or go for a second run. Next step is tune and fuel pump.

Well not much more done to it at this stage. Fixed a loose distributor cap that was causing a few issues (Thanks to Chris/PREDATR) and the 80ltr tank is in as you can see by the first vid and so is the walbro pump. I changed the starter motor as the solenoid was sticky, and mounted a VE V6 heat sheild (modified to fit) to the side of it to hopefully stop it getting destroyed by the extractors. The car needs a tune, it's not very happy at idle and keeps fouling plugs. That will the next thing on the list.

Videos-Idle and Rev
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_26062011153.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=26062011153.mp4)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_26062011155.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=26062011155.mp4)
The starter and heat shield
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/th_25062011135.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/nguidotto/?action=view&current=25062011135.jpg)

_senator_

17-07-2011, 05:53 PM

Wow looks fantastic you have def been busy great job

Pusser

17-07-2011, 06:16 PM

Nick, that's awesome!! I was wondering where you got to, now I know-sneaky!! Those polished covers look fantastic, as does the painted bay. Great work!!

Nick

17-07-2011, 06:27 PM

Lol, thanks guys. It took a while to do mainly cos of motivation but got there in the end. Still sorting out a few issues but other than that it drives great.

COOLVT

17-07-2011, 07:34 PM

mate awesome job on the VR
gotta be happy having the 5 litre over a V6
well done

Vixen

17-07-2011, 07:43 PM

Hello stranger. Hope you've been well. :)
Great work on the VR.
This car's always been a beauty.

Nick

17-07-2011, 07:44 PM

Thanks mate, it definitely sounds better than the old V6. Very happy with how it turned out.

Nick

17-07-2011, 07:47 PM

Hello stranger. Hope you've been well. :)
Great work on the VR.
This car's always been a beauty.

G'day there, Karen. I've been well hope you have been too. I always try to keep it looking good.

Blown355

18-07-2011, 01:27 AM

Looking awesome mate!!! Love how you have done everything and made it all look better then new... Great to see the VR still kicking and now that you have joined the V8 VR club, even better...

Nick

18-07-2011, 07:59 AM

Thanks mate. It came out better than I thought. I had it in my head how I wanted it but it turned out better than expected.

Vixen

18-07-2011, 08:40 AM

:D You always were the perfectionist Nick.
Glad to see you haven't changed mate.

Blown355

18-07-2011, 02:45 PM

Well it's deffiently a ture testement to your commitment for high quality work.

Nick

18-07-2011, 09:54 PM

:D You always were the perfectionist Nick.
Glad to see you haven't changed mate.

Thanks Karen.

Well it's deffiently a ture testement to your commitment for high quality work.

Thanks mate, I think I did quite well.