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Was the direction I was leaning towards, seems to be a lot of people happy with the 276

Had problems few problems with this not running properly, ended up being the intake manifold causing a vacuum leak, had that fixed by a local mechanic. Not even a month later it starts running crappy again and making a tak noise on low revs, have that diagnosed and fixed which was rockers were not adjusted correctly, also got told that I have a…[Read more]

Been a while since I updated this but not heaps has happened, have had the air con fixed again, new exhaust to replace the shit one I had on it originally which was hitting the body and generally poorly made (should have done my research on who to go to in the first place). I also had the roof lining re-trimmed and fitted some map lights while it…[Read more]

When I bought this car it had been keyed along both sides and had full intentions on respraying when I got it within 12 months.. well 18 months after buying it I finally got around to it. I’m a spray painter by trade and the boss was willing to let me use the workshop after hours and on weekends which was a massive help. At the same time I…[Read more]

Nothings changed but the SSV’s are back on again with new tyres and I took some fresh pictures. I am planning on getting the clutch changed after tax time and possibly a new exhaust as the current system has a hole in it..

Nothings changed but the SSV’s are back on again with new tyres and I took some fresh pictures

After a wash a couple of weeks ago

haha had to do something for it as it hadnt really had much love for a while, plus its been a year since I got it

Had to change the extractor gasket over the christmas new year period, had to be the drivers side which was lots of fun

I also bought new wheels for the ute but they ended up on this, they are staggered vf rapier replicas, the lh rear scrubs on the inside at the front slightly so will have to do something about that

will get a better pic when…[Read more]

Havent really done much to this other then maintaining it lately which has been good, I changed the console lid to a Calais one which is surprisingly lighter then the original

I have put the stock wheels back on as the SSV’s needed tyres and I bought new wheels for the VS. I realised a queen sized bed does not fit in the back so had to borrow m…[Read more]

Havent really done much to this other then maintaining it lately which has been good, I changed the console lid to a Calais one which is surprisingly lighter then the original

I have put the stock wheels back on as the SSV’s needed tyres and I bought new wheels for the VS. I realised a queen sized bed does not fit in the back so had to borrow m…[Read more]

Aaron O’hara in Gawler did the seats and door trims in my VS, was well priced although he is usually booked out a few months or more in advance so be prepared for that.. My seats were part leather and part cloth and from memory is was around the $3500 mark

Thanks!

Had the aircon regassed again and its colder than its ever been I think, other then that its been reliable. Makes a weird clunking noise when turning right under acceleration which I need to look into. Went on cruise for charity so was cleaned up for that, took a pic before it rained. Saw my old Calais there as well and was good to see that still…[Read more]

Finally got the ute lowered as the rear shocks were stuffed and making a banging noise, figured id have it done at the same time. Have also had to replace the A/C compressor, Power steering return line and the water pump. Next big thing ill probably do is the clutch as I think thats on its way out..

Before

After

Thanks guys

The carbon I scraped all the old clear off with a razor blade, it came off really easy. I then lightly rubbed it with a grey scotch pad, prepsoled, used PPG plastic primer and then dusted a couple of coats of 2K clear with a final wet coat. I should have prepsoled it again as I got a bunch of wax holes in the clear but it is a whole l…[Read more]

Went on the Holden dream cruise, was a great day out and heaps of cars out which was good to see. Where I was parked I was able to watch most of the older stuff drive past before leaving the starting point.

Thanks for that, I did notice the genuine ones were quiet a bit more expensive from the quick look at eBay yesterday.

Best picture I could get of my fans from the ute, December 05 SS manual. As you can see from the picture its leaking coolant from the pump, what are the best water pumps for these? Best to stick to genuine pumps or are the aftermarket ones alright?