VS Ute Sunroof Manual Hardlid

[TropxParticipant 2010 VE II SS Sportswagon 97 Vs Ute View build HERE Member since: November 2, 2015 Posts: 8]

97 Vs Ute Series II

5 Speed Getrag Manual

2 & 1/2″ Catback Exhaust

3.8 Ecotec

Custom Fibreglass Lockable Hardlid

Hollandia Electric Sunroof

Genuine SS Front Lip and Side Skirts

Alpine Headunit (bluetooth, iPod, aux, usb) 6″ Kicker splits with tweeters, soundstream amp & cadence sub.

VX SS Leather seats

Level 3 Calais Cluster

 

This car was my p plate car. I can’t part with it and im looking to make it my weekender/cruiser.
I want to put a new engine in, but not sure on which direction to go. Was thinking 355 stroker, LS1 but also possibly something turbo. Any thoughts/feedback appreciated

She’s had a few wheel changes

 

 



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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]

Very nice ute buddy, and welcome to the forum.  Lots of different opinions on engines, imo doesn’t really come down to a right or wrong kind of deal, more what appeals to you.  I sit in the LS camp, having an LSx454 in mine, but VSManta218 on here has a supercharged 355 putting out around 800hp, Cava454 is currently building a VR with an a supercharged LSa.  Maybe check out some of the builds on here and see what you like the look of.  Each has its pro’s and con’s

[benkParticipant Sydney View build HERE Member since: August 23, 2015 Posts: 85]

Very nice! Love a clean white VS!

whered you get the HDT headlight covers from?

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

Nice clean ute mate, good to see another VS ute on here.

As Gary said plenty of options out there with motors. At the end of the day take your time and plan it out so you only have to do it once.

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

Ute looks super clean. I’m a sucker for white. LS ftw!!!

[TropxParticipant 2010 VE II SS Sportswagon 97 Vs Ute View build HERE Member since: November 2, 2015 Posts: 8]

Thanks guys, ive already got a ve ss wagon, so im very open to something not LS, have been thinking rb30 turbo possibly

 

[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]

So many options, but def following to see which way you go

[TropxParticipant 2010 VE II SS Sportswagon 97 Vs Ute View build HERE Member since: November 2, 2015 Posts: 8]

Also thinking of a little stance, so will be going coilovers and some new wheels. Was originally thinking varrstoen 2.2.2 but some replica BBS RS wheels have come up, and i think they would look mint, thoughts?
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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]

Well they are not FR’s 

 

[TropxParticipant 2010 VE II SS Sportswagon 97 Vs Ute View build HERE Member since: November 2, 2015 Posts: 8]

VRSenator065 wrote:

Well they are not FR’s

Everyone has FR’s now, even though i love them, i want to steer clear ;D

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

fr’s look better then what you posted and I Absoutley hate FR’s

[TropxParticipant 2010 VE II SS Sportswagon 97 Vs Ute View build HERE Member since: November 2, 2015 Posts: 8]

each to their own i guess, i accidently reported your comment, i meant to just reply. Lol sorry

[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 wheels are very personal i reckon, go for what you like

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

Lol all good with the report.

Like gary said. that’s IMO

[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]

Tropx wrote:

i accidently reported your comment, i meant to just reply. Lol sorry

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[TropxParticipant 2010 VE II SS Sportswagon 97 Vs Ute View build HERE Member since: November 2, 2015 Posts: 8]

So, i’m thinking of focusing on getting it aesthetically how i want it firstly. So i can still drive and cruise it, until i do a little more research on which direction i want to go in terms of engine

[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]

Not a bad plan, once you start on the engine your sort of committed.

[TropxParticipant 2010 VE II SS Sportswagon 97 Vs Ute View build HERE Member since: November 2, 2015 Posts: 8]

VRSenator065 wrote:

Not a bad plan, once you start on the engine your sort of committed.

 

Yeah i don’t want to make an impulse decision, would rather do some more research and be 100% sure on which route im taking

[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]

Tropx wrote:

VRSenator065 wrote:

Not a bad plan, once you start on the engine your sort of committed.

Yeah i don’t want to make an impulse decision, would rather do some more research and be 100% sure on which route im taking

You will save yourself a lot of money, time and heartache that way too 

[GMH-304Participant Top End82 VH SL, 86 VL SL, 99 VS SS Ute View build HERE Member since: March 13, 2015 Posts: 39]

I remember this ute from Proutes.

If you go down the Holden stroker route, my advise would be to build some thing other than a 355.

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