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I’ll grab a drop box for it, always wanted the shifter to look as factory as possible. Any links to the lockout mod? I had a look at Slow355’s thread but need a bit more detail.

CAE called this arvo, they’ve got everything ready except the loom, apparently with my harness there’s a couple of extra plugs that they’re waiting for and could be up to…[Read more]

Mmmmmm black and shiftery

I think I went to school with him.

Reverse cowl has arrived. Fk knows how to mount it, any ideas? Haha

What support did you use? Any idea how much lower you can go before there are issues fitting the bumper back on?

Yeah if I lower it I’ll need to cut a bit out of the drivers side to clear the outlet. Haven’t opened the thermo so not sure how the clearance will be on that.

In other news, the hubs from hoppers stoppers arrived today. Also got notification that the flaring kit and shifter are on their way.

Did a little more today. Pulled the rest of the wiring out of the bay, pulled the last bit of the steering shaft off, gave the bay a clean out cause it had dust and crap everywhere. Finally removed the crash pad, and cut out a heap of wiring from the old alarm that was running all over the place. Bought another pair of stands and got the rear end…[Read more]

I’ve read that the early Commodores need mods to fit the VT booster, but the VS ones bolt straight up. Just need to cut the head off the screw in the booster pushrod so the master cylinder sits flush, or buy a spacer

Haha thought so. Thanks Cav.

Drunken eBay purchase number 2: B&M Stealth Pro Ratchet shifter

Everywhere I’ve read has mentioned VS booster and VT master cylinder cause the VT one is larger and is needed with the twin piston calipers. Doesn’t the booster just give a softer pedal as it helps push the piston with vacuum from the engine?

Picked up a heap of parts today. Got a new alloy radiator and thermo, full set of VT brakes (front and rear), VS booster and master cylinder, VT master cylinder, and a VS fuel tank. I don’t think I’ll need the rear brakes, and the front discs are a bit rusty so I might just get some new discs. The VK came with a new VT master cylinder and the…[Read more]

Drunken eBay purchase #1: 4 inch reverse cowl for $120

Bonnet needs to be painted anyway 

Thanks Cav and Gary. There are positives for a return system undoubtedly, but I’ll stick with the factory style setup for now. If I go for a blower/turbo/striker/unicorn fart injection, I’ll upgrade it then. Should just need to run a bigger line and use the one I’ll run now as the return.

this kit is on its way. Gonna try and swing past Supercheap and get another set of car stands to get the rear end up and start sussing out the fuel tank and lines. Off to the wreckers in the morning to pick up some more parts.

Yep you’re right. Just had a quick squiz on eBay, they have a nice compact shape to mount at the back near the tank.

Thanks Dave

Thanks Gary, I’m open to all suggestions and advice, so please continue adding your two cents worth! I’ll stick with the single line as the CAE kit comes with a regulator/filter setup that’s mounted near the tank, nice and simple.