*SIRV8* HBD VT (with a twist)

[SIRV8Participant SE SUBSVT WITH A TWIST View build HERE Member since: August 11, 2016 Posts: 19]

Just Thought id post up my daily for you all to see.
I will be waiting to hear the feedback from fellow members
and im sure it will be a talking point for a few.

History of the vehicle is that it was to become a track car but it didn’t end up getting that far.
Most of its life it has sat in a work shop collecting dust and moved around.
once in a awhile it would have a few laps, but that’s about it.
In the time it had a face lift as you will see.

MODEL: Holden (HBD)
MAKE: Commodore Executive VT S1
YEAR: 1997
KLMS: 78.500 KLMS
DRIVE TRAIN: AUSSIE V8
GEAR BOX: 5 speed manual 
WHEELS: 20″ Verde Madonnas
MODS: DVD H/U. GPS. MACE CAI *VY conversion*(In the process still) :facepalm:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

Thats cool how did you go about they vy swap did you change quarters?

[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]

Just gotta love the modified car scene, its different that’s for sure.  I bet it would confuse a few people as it drove past with the Holden V8 engine note…

[SIRV8Participant SE SUBSVT WITH A TWIST View build HERE Member since: August 11, 2016 Posts: 19]

It shocks a lot of people. most can not believe its a vt until I open the bonnet.

I have to still finish off the interior bits and pieces. I have most parts except the seats and steering wheel.

but its a work in progress and will someday be all finished.

[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]

Cool as mate, thanks for posting, keep us updated

[SIRV8Participant SE SUBSVT WITH A TWIST View build HERE Member since: August 11, 2016 Posts: 19]

Both rear quarters were replaced and had to get a structural integrity report to show the new welds were same as factory.

this way insurance too is covered and I feel safer driving it.

Front panels and dash is a easy bolt on.

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

Why not just buy a Vy?

[SIRV8Participant SE SUBSVT WITH A TWIST View build HERE Member since: August 11, 2016 Posts: 19]

This is something I always get asked. I want something that is different to just a VY,

 

[Slow355Participant Victoriahectic spec 355 vs ss ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 322]

So ite pretty much 100% vy now except for motor?

munch munch ls1s for lunch
Best 1/4 mile 13.1@105mph 60ft-1.8sec Reaction time .8 sec 0/100-4.8sec

[SIRV8Participant SE SUBSVT WITH A TWIST View build HERE Member since: August 11, 2016 Posts: 19]

Yep,Just about.

Got the under dash kit delivered for a Bargin $70 and  will go on tomorrow.

 

[vs manta 218Participant Vs hsv manta View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 796]

I admire all the work you have done and it has turned out really well but I just can not figure out why

 

sure yeah because you have a VY look alike with a 304 but that’s a actually a fearly big step backwards from a normal VY SS with a LS1

 

but that’s not for me to worrie about, you have done really well with what your doin and put in a huge effort

[SIRV8Participant SE SUBSVT WITH A TWIST View build HERE Member since: August 11, 2016 Posts: 19]

Cheers for the comments.

It is just me, im someone that has to tinker around with cars.

Put the parts on today. now for the door trims

I got the radio surround, but I have to shave abit off the inner edges as the radio wis bigger then the gap.

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[vs manta 218Participant Vs hsv manta View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 796]

I’m I would never pick this been a vt ay

 

you should take a VE and make a VK out of it

 

as the dash hard to change over ?

[SIRV8Participant SE SUBSVT WITH A TWIST View build HERE Member since: August 11, 2016 Posts: 19]

next project may be a TE Gemini with a 13B and moded VL walkinshaw kit lol

Dash is a bolt in straight swap.

only thing is wiring for the cluster ,headlight switch and hazard light switch is changed.

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[SIRV8Participant SE SUBSVT WITH A TWIST View build HERE Member since: August 11, 2016 Posts: 19]

I got more parts for the VT

The headlight and mode Switches have blue lights, I also have the satin door vents(not pictured)

 

 

[jlssParticipant tasvr ss View build HERE Member since: May 7, 2015 Posts: 155]

Pretty cool. Different and cool.

[SIRV8Participant SE SUBSVT WITH A TWIST View build HERE Member since: August 11, 2016 Posts: 19]

cheers

I put the roof sunglass/dome lights in today.no pics yet as my phone went flat.

will update tomorrow with new pics.

Waiting on other parts to arrive aswell.

[SIRV8Participant SE SUBSVT WITH A TWIST View build HERE Member since: August 11, 2016 Posts: 19]

Took a few more pics of the steering wheel on and gauges done.

Took the front seat covers off and found the seats are in good nick for its age.

But the seats and door trims will be changed soon.

 

 

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[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]

I really love the variety of the modified car scene.

[SIRV8Participant SE SUBSVT WITH A TWIST View build HERE Member since: August 11, 2016 Posts: 19]

It’s slowly getting there.

I have the Leather hand brake on now and blue leds are half done now.
I have the blue leds in another mod and headlight switch, just have to change the plugs to vy.

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