GMVL86 | 10.50 @ 129mph, Ls2, Vic Jr, Th350, 58oo Stall, Willwoods

[gtrboyyParticipant gtrboyy1.6 Getz View build HERE Member since: January 20, 2016 Posts: 201]

That’s quite nice.Might have to try it.

 

 

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

sands vs wrote:

Looks very neat, any plans to paint underneath black?

Negative, not a fan of stone guard. I’d paint it the correct factory undercoat if and when i eventually repaint the car.

 

VRSenator065 wrote:

sands vs wrote:

Looks very neat, any plans to paint underneath black?

I was going to suggest the same thing sands but wasn’t sure as its a preference thing. On mine I just used that spray can texture coat, easy as anything to apply and made it look schmick as, easy to touch up too. But then no one actually really sees the underside.

VRSenator065 wrote:

I used this stuff, seriously its epic. So easy to spray on, and it makes it look really nice, hides a lot of the imperfections etc. I am guessing maybe I used two cans under the car.  

I’m a brand snob, so Teroson water based stone guard would be my preference if i was ever able to do it [we use it on insurance jobs at work replicating the factory chip on sills] it is awesome stone guard.

 

I’m not a fan personally. being a painter, i like paint. so if i were to do underneath the car one day it’ll be the factory primer & white overspray or just white. will worry about it once i have taken the car out and enjoyed it haha.

 

Also, congrats on the Yankee site putting up a photo of your bay. Thats sick!

[SLE355Participant View build HERE Member since: April 7, 2015 Posts: 119]

Is that black? It looks grey in that pic. Looks good though.

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

SLE355 wrote:

Is that black? It looks grey in that pic. Looks good though.

All stone guard dries a matte black finish and has a frost white hue to it. nature of the beast unfortunately.

You can always throw gmh black over the top when its somewhat dry as you are able to paint over it.

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

WOO!

Moment of truth is finally here.

The first start up of the new combo. Absolutely over the moon, literally shed a few tears of happiness as you can see in the vid. Happy days!

Massive thank you to Matt Smoors, Scott McCafferty, Christy McGill, Cameron Jones & Jess Sutton

Turn the sound up  

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[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

Awsome work mate.

How good is that feeling

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[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

cava454 wrote:

Awsome work mate. How good is that feeling

Its amazing.

This is a whole different kettle of fish compared to the first time i started the vx 

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Yea baby!!!!  Love it congrats mate!

[SLE355Participant View build HERE Member since: April 7, 2015 Posts: 119]

Well done mate!

[[TUFFVQ]Participant Melbourne1991 VQ 304 View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 171]

Great stuff.

That’s a lot of a$$ crack lol

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

Been so busy getting the car going i have had little time to upload some updates!

Dash is back together and added some gauges. Tacho I once thought was overkill but have grown to like it.

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

The steering knuckle fouls the pipes something fierce.

FYI if you are doing one of these conversions use a v8 kframe with tuff mounts.

The rb30 kframe with tuff mounts sit a whole inch lower [which really isnt a bad thing for the vl] and therefore fouls the pipes.

So sent the car off to Steve Loaders street n strip kustom exhaust & fabrication for the modification and hang the exhaust.

They turned it around in a day! Absolutely stoked!

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

Drove it back from Loaders and Matt just gave it a once over, then it’s ready ready for a tune!

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

Drove the Vl in to Casey Automotive for a tune and with Simons magic touch came out with 293kw at the wheels.

Not a numbers person by anymeans, but, Very very happy with the result the car drives killer and is absolutely lethal.

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

The Vl had its maiden voyage to Stout Automotives open day last Sunday.

Very surreal to be out driving and enjoying it. Just needs a wheel alignment and adjust the steering wheel.

 

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Looks fabulous mate, congrats and enjoy

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

VRSenator065 wrote:

Looks fabulous mate, congrats and enjoy

 

Cheers mate! Next stop Summernats for some cruising!

[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

See you there mate. Going to be a crazy few days.

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