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Bought a box of goodies to do a tune up, service etc.  Also picked up a pair of new gas struts for the tailgate so I don’t have to prop it open with wood anymore

Now I can have a decent look at it, and tbh the tailgate is rooted, way past it in fact rust wise.  Its funny most of the car is really sound rust wise, except for under the f…[Read more]

I actually have my old Max Ellery manual from when I had my old VL, I also have the VB-K one when I had a VC back in the day.  Neither show it, but maybe the Gregorys one does.

woo hoo

Top work mate, congrats

Anyone got any info on how to remove a VL wagon tailgate lock mechanism so I can get it re keyed?  Stuffed if I can see how it comes out, I was expecting a simple C clip.  Have tried google with no luck so far, but if anyone has a link?

Roger that!!

Brenton did that Cav, tbh I watched him but didn’t take a whole lot of notice!!

No more than yours truly

I spoke to Frank, and he said you can sometimes/usually get by using a piece of steel sheet between the dash and screen to protect it whilst fitting it if you are careful.  I am not after a show car so as long as its functional and neat I will be happy.  Good tip with the priming, I have got cans of weld t…[Read more]

Love it, beautiful.

Picked up a couple of goodies form rare Spares…

Well, it’s home!!!  Kind thanks to IJ who brought it over, and I confirm he is a bloody nice bloke in person

So happy with it, such a solid base to start from.  It’s a true survivor.  It’s not perfect, but its super original, all I can actually see is the radio and speakers in the back added.  It’s very straight a for a 30 y.o car.  So n…[Read more]

Well, it’s home!!!  Kind thanks to IJ who brought it over, and confirm he is a bloody nice bloke in person

So happy with it, such a solid base to start from.  It’s a true survivor.  It’s not perfect, but its super original, all I can actually see is the radio and speakers in the back added.  It’s very straight a for a 30 y.o car.  So now…[Read more]

That was a busy weekend.  IJ came over and delivered the VL, will do a post on that thread later.  But spent a great day Saturday and got all the rockers etc installed and the lash set.  Tried to be as methodical as possible.  And this morning I took the engine down to Brenton.  Got to say it’s about the most nervous I have been driving since firs…[Read more]

That was a busy weekend.  IJ came over and delivered the VL, will do a post on that thread later.  But spent a great day Saturday and got all the rockers etc installed and the lash set.  Tried to be as methodical as possible.  And this morning I took the engine down to Brenton.  Got to say it’s about the most nervous I have been driving since firs…[Read more]

Much cooler now mate, good traveling weather

Lol, lucky you didnt come today, its 38 degrees here now!!

All good, one day…

Well as the old saying goes, “It’s all happening!!”  The pushrods rocked up today, so really good news, this weekend the aim is to get it all finally screwed together then early next week down for dyno time 

Hi guys, sorry havent been able to get near a computer for a few days.  Hell yea there will be dyno vids!!!

On a sour note the bloody pushrods still aren’t here, but on the positive IJ is bringing over my VL 5L early next week

Awesome pics buddy, thanks for sharing, looks like you have been living the dream!!  You have an early girl leaving SA, I am about to have mine coming here