The way my internet loaded the first thing I saw was the third photo up in that post, my heart sank till I looked at the plates and realised it didn't happen right after a resto (Thought it was the Berlina for that split second), still a very sad sight to see either way though. After 20 years I can't imagine how attached you'd of been to that car, I've had mine almost 2 years and I love it more than a lot of people that's for sure. Hope your Dad came out of it okay. Also the Berlina is looking great mate, nice to see you on CT. Us White over MX Berlinas gotta stick together Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

great work champ, restoring is the best part as each and every step you do, you see the difference you should be proud, you have done a great job. i have also got a full set of the 12 piece bumper set ( aftermarket ) and ill be painting mine soon, ive compared it to the original and find that its still needs prep work and sanding for a smoother finish. but the original ones are all warped from sun damage. so new is still better as they are more straight. i don't see why people judge them .... ? 4 hours + just fitting the front bar and top moulds on mine to sit flush. but worth every minute.

Quote: Originally Posted by SELO XST 045 [View Post] great work champ, restoring is the best part as each and every step you do, you see the difference you should be proud, you have done a great job. i have also got a full set of the 12 piece bumper set ( aftermarket ) and ill be painting mine soon, ive compared it to the original and find that its still needs prep work and sanding for a smoother finish. but the original ones are all warped from sun damage. so new is still better as they are more straight. i don't see why people judge them .... ? 4 hours + just fitting the front bar and top moulds on mine to sit flush. but worth every minute. Absolutely, sound like you bought the same bars as me. I got them from kingswood country on eBay. Took me 4 hours as well to line everything up. But, i painted them satin mx grey first. Just like they were originally from factory. It did need a few minor tweaks here and there. Just watch out for the rear bar. Was a bit of a pain to line up. And the berlina red and silver stripes just polish it off as well! ---------- Post added 12-03-14 at 19:43 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by CYNICL [View Post] The way my internet loaded the first thing I saw was the third photo up in that post, my heart sank till I looked at the plates and realised it didn't happen right after a resto (Thought it was the Berlina for that split second), still a very sad sight to see either way though. After 20 years I can't imagine how attached you'd of been to that car, I've had mine almost 2 years and I love it more than a lot of people that's for sure. Hope your Dad came out of it okay. Also the Berlina is looking great mate, nice to see you on CT. Us White over MX Berlinas gotta stick together Had to come over and show her off. Haha definately stick together man, we'll show them how it's done . Sorry for the scare. If anything i didn't mean it lol. That car was like a brother. Throughout anything it was always there ready to go. It has been the most reliable car we've ever owned as well. Only 1 thing ever went wrong with it and was that it cracked a few spark plugs from running 91 octane. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

yeah i guess the rear, it seams to sit nice and close on the bumper were that steel trim goes on the rear arch tip. but as you start to come to the corner section of the tail light it creeps up by a good 10mm+ ( between the top trim and bumper ) i dont know if its just my car or are they all like that i would like drill out the mounting spots a little and see if i can tilt the rear bar up or maybe drop the top trim down a little. is yours like that too?

I adjusted the metal brackets to force it up. Took ages to get it even remotely close. BUT, my old vl sat the same as yours and they were genuine bars.

Very unhappy that the vl has been reversed into and a note wasn't left. I know, same song and dance but man it pisses me off when you put the hard yards into a car and someone messes it up and doesnt even have the courtesy to leave a note and apoligise. Can't have nice things To make matters worse i have no idea when it happened. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

My car had perfectly straight doors/panels when I bought it and now each side has 2-3 (small but noticeable to me) door dings in them. Never had anyone apologise. People suck don't they!

It's probably because they believe we would belt the living s#@t out of them when we found out. If the person left a note and apologised i wouldn't be upset. Gotta come up to syd one day and get a shot with yours i recon :P Is that 'gm6747' up your way as well?

That'd be cool actually, but if you want to do it while they're still deadset twins you might need to do it soon because mine will be copping some changes quite soon. (In the form of an LE lip and wing) GM6747 I'm not sure, if you mean that black executive that'd be near you or are you referring to a different car? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Nah, it's the same as ours running factory 14" berlina hubcaps with a white flappers on it. Turbo as well. Sounds good man! I tried to reply on your post, then i reasied i was a povo and have to pay and become a member haha Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

What a write up! Good work Brent will have to see it in the flesh. (It's Jason btw)

Haha mate! Long overdue for a catch up. Been keeping an eye out for you at the melbourne old school cruisers with no success. Appriceate the kind words Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Wow man Looks Nice Looks like you saved a Good VL from the wreckers and brought it back to life! Sad to se what happened to the family VL should have just had it fixed and then sent the kluger drive the bill!

Thanks man, it had to be put back to original! It was beyond repair unfortunately with the kinked roof and all. Would have been nice to keep but we got a great payout from the insurance which i used to buy and fix this up.

Been loving driving this car around alot lately, she cruises really well. Although there are a cupple of things to fix like a leaking windshield for one, and the exhaust hitting on the pan hard rod :/ other than that shes mint. Also got her first car show on Sunday at the 'All Holden day' At the Dandenong Showgrounds, so shes gotta look good haha. Just a few things to do like a bit more polishing in the engine bay and under the wheel arches [cut the built up dirt off as water wont], also needs a polish and a wax so i'll need to steal the buff from work and give it a lick! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Awesome man love the pics, it so clean. theirs something about the budget builds rely shows in the end with attention to detail such as yours. think a nice set of berlina hubbies on 15s or what ever they came out with for those special occasions would be the icing on the cake. Im on the same path with mine n will stay tuned.

Appriceate the kind words mate, do it once do it right i say! I wanted to get some turbo hubcaps but they are very common and sort after so ive decided to go the 14" berlina hubcaps. It would have been nice to have them on by sunday but i'd rather paint the hubcaps and rims properly the first time in 2 pak. I think i'll need to pay for a membership soon so i can comment on your thread ---------- Post added 02-04-14 at 22:25 ---------- With the All holden day approaching i've gone into full swing getting the car ready. As corney as it sounds i want it to stand out so a late night buff was in order. Safe to say it came up really well considering its factory paint. It's essentially swirl free with the exception of a few line in the paint from the 20 or so years of people using foam brushes on it at the car wash. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Couldn't resust a quick snap on the way home from work Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Mint I accept your offer and raise you 1 more Berlina lol: Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Haha wicked Just watchout i may come up to steal your rims! Man they look magic! Plus im really going to have to become a member so i can post on yours. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.