CommodoresPlus

I’ve just read through all 43 pages of this thread – this is one impressive build up and the result speaks for itself. Good to see someone tackling a lot of the work themselves too – the satisfaction of the end result makes it all worth it. I’m keen to see some more pictures of this radiator setup, maybe a link to purchase it too and some part…[Read more]

Cheers mate it means a lot to hear positive comments after all the hard work that has gone into it. Already have a spare bonnet I scored from a wrecker a while ago so all that’s left is buying a lower profile filter and the cowl and finding the time to do it all. Swapping back and forth is exactly what I am looking for.

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Thanks a lot man! It has been an absolute blast cruising it and getting to know it again. Got down to the first leg of Cruise for Charity over the weekend but pulled the plug early into the cruise down to the Motorplex due to tune related issues and limped it home. Been chasing down the perfect tune in preparation for Powercruise in a few weeks…[Read more]

Cheers man!

Another photo. From yesterday’s Cars and Coffee. Love cruising this thing.

Cheers guys, ordered some shortened Monroes. Will have to throw up a recent photo now that it’s back on the road. Here is one from the C&C on the 26th. Will put a better one up tomorrow.

Cheers guys, ordered some shortened Monroes. Will have to throw up a recent photo now that it’s back on the road. Here is one from the C&C on the 26th. Will put a better one up tomorrow.

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Alright so after a Sunday morning cruise yesterday, pulling into the shed and the front left shock dumped all its oil. Think it’s about time I buy a new pair of front shocks considering they are still the originals and I am running King SSL springs now. Obviously I will need to go for a short shock. What’s everyone going for these days in terms of…[Read more]

Definitely the way to go if you want to learn a whole bunch along the way. Trust me after you are done you will be able to take the car apart and put it together with your eyes closed. Very keen to follow this build!

Come introduce yourself if I’m hanging around the car. Always happy to meet fellow enthusiasts.

Will do Yeah the 3.55:1 certainly got up and went, even for a stock tired 173 and 4 speed ha ha. Actually a good cruising ratio as it’s a good compromise. When the time comes to go back to bare metal, I will be taking the car to Greg at Stripped…[Read more]

Feel free to Yeah mate, from memory no issues. I know of a few places though for when the time comes that will look after your engine. Are you going to do the build yourself or outsource?

Welcome aboard mate. Glad that I could provide some inspiration. Feel free to ask for any advice! There are so many little things on these cars that is useful to know when you’re going through a build.

Mint GTS mate. Always loved this shape and colour, tough and still classy. VE GTS wheels look good but can’t go past the original wheels and low on these, Holden definitely got that right from the factory.

Cheers man. I have been thinking for a while that it would be good to get some first gens together in Perth for a cruise. May look at setting something up in the not too far future! Definitely got a lot more in store. I am thinking next thing I want to sort out is a good rear end setup. Haven’t gone through the finer details but I am thinking…[Read more]

Cheers for all the advice guys. If the lead on the selector indicator doesn’t come through I will be sure to try out all of the above and hopefully get something presentable. The selector window insert is actually presentable (photo makes it look bad) it’s just broken at the bottom and when in park you can see the shifter mechanism below.…[Read more]

Cheers man. It’s been a long road but I’m literally 2 or so weeks away from the first drive with the new combo.

Legend! Was able to find the selector indicator but no luck on the selector (window?). May repair mine and leave it be. Nothing some super glue can’t fix lol.

Alright looking for a bit of help. Does anyone have spares of the pictured parts in good condition or know if they are reproduced. My searches so far say they aren’t reproduced so I am pretty much looking for mint second hand parts. Any help would be…[Read more]

Great work so far mate. The HQ shape is among the best. Convos look tough too. I have plans for a ‘Q to sit next to the VB one day with a spare big block I have sitting around. Will definitely follow this build.

This NEEDS a dedicated build thread. I think I am in love just reading that.

This NEEDS a dedicated build thread. I think I am in love just reading that.