Riches 98′ VT Exec – VX SS kitted

[RichardParticipant Macquarie FieldsVT Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 91]

Polished alternator next?

Probably when I upgrade to the higher spec alternator

[RichardParticipant Macquarie FieldsVT Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 91]

So radiator decided to kill its plastic end tank! Replaced it with a nice full alloy Fenix radiator ($330) & decided to do water pump at the same time but I’ve never replaced it on THIS engine… feel much more confident with both of these replaced before summer starts.

New photos from Cars Under the Stars this past weekend – purdy.

[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]

Very nice pics.

[RichardParticipant Macquarie FieldsVT Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 91]

Quick update from November:
– Replaced IAC valve & cleaned out my TB & area with Nulon top end cleaner – Seems to have fixed a majority of my misfire which I’m super greatful for.

– Replaced the heater tap again as it seemed to have split… again

– Replaced top powersteering Jose as the old one was clapped out.

– Replaced all of the clamps on my intake to proper T-Clamps which look so much nicer & have a much better clamping space.

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Front tyres were shagged so whilst waiting for tyres I thought I’d give my semi-slicks a run for a week or so…. think they are past their best days but damn they looked cool.

Photos of pretty Clamps from my last post.

Gearbox got a good service & decent decent knocked out of the pan 😱 – downside of daily driving a low car. All painted and prettied up.

[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]

Nice work, you obviously take a lot of pride in the old girl.

[RichardParticipant Macquarie FieldsVT Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 91]

Still plotting along…

Hit up eastern creek (Sydney international dragway) for a crack at the 1/4 mile … I could only manage a PB of 16.6 but it was a good night & its probably something I’ll do every 3-6 months for shits and giggles (white SS ran 12.9 & red one ran 13.1’s all night)

Also, my whitewaller has closed up shop so I needed a set of wheels/tyres without walls & these came up for $50 so I couldn’t argue (need 2 tyres & some polishing but they will do for the moment

Also have preparing the car for a track day late next week @ Luddenham Raceway – should be good fun… Softening up & semi slicks & re-doing the lettering on the tyres. Also replaced a couple oil pressure switch, front pads & general service & tighten up of suspension etc

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