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Started by GM.0870 · 6 Jan 2013 · 98 replies

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GM.0870Archived member
Thanks guys, glad you like it )) Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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-pumba-Archived member
looking awesome, but please do the black outs around the front and rear bumpers to match the sideskirts.
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GM.0870Archived member
it will be done man, probably do it last after its running just happy its all back together after nearly 2 1/2 years Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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-pumba-Archived member
good to hear. keep up the good work and updates Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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SELO XST 045Archived member
good work mate Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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GM.0870Archived member
finally got my calais garnish sorted Gave it a hand polish over the weekend didnt really make a difference to be honest Restored my guard calais badges, they came up mint considering i did it myself and have never done anything like this before And finally got my bonnet painted and ON the car Getting my Sunroof fitted next Friday will post pics once done! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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BigM22Archived member
Absoluetly mint build mate talk about doing it once and doing it right cant wait to see it once its completely finished
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bewshArchived member
seriously unreal mate.... body work costing heaps if you dont mind me asking? well done
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GM.0870Archived member
body work i did myself with the help of a few panel beaters at work, as I'm a 4th Spray Painter Apprentice, ALL the paintwork was done by me Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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GM.0870Archived member
Sourced a Genuine VL Calais Grille. The boys at AllComm in Moorabbin really went out of there way to get me one. Top blokes and the effort was much appreciated. Got these chrome dipped at Vinny's in Dandenong. I originally sent em off to get polished then got shown how they will end up in a short amount of time, so the bloke recommended i get them chrome dipped, very happy with the result! In the process of doing a VLT Brake Conversion, not interested in the VT Upgrade, had thought about it but got everything for a good price of Mat [ITS.WLD]. Much Thanks Will be painting the calipers either red or black next week still undecided. Also going to give the inner guards a freshen up with some black sound deadner. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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COLEYZArchived member
Looking really good mate!
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GM.0870Archived member
cheers man. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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trkdupArchived member
Mint!!
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BigM22Archived member
What did u do to restore your badges?
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GM.0870Archived member
$3 Sharpie silver metallic pen from the news agent, simply just went over the top once with the pen then took em to work and 2K Cleared them so they stay like that, in-case the silver flaked off sometime down the track.
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BigM22Archived member
Its that simple, cheers
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GM.0870Archived member
Had a sunroof organized and ready to be put in months ago as in the photo on Page 1 but as everyone knows too well there's a million things you want to do and change throughout a build like mine and the bloke sold it on me but after nearly 4-5months of looking and asking him every two days if he'd sourced another one he called me on Thursday out of the blue and said he picked one up out of a late model Pajero, Hollandia 700 3-way Sunroof, glass top, exactly as VT-VZ sunroof, If anybody is interested in getting a Sunroof in there VL or any car, I know a bloke that sub-contracts for Prestige Sunroofs and has done heaps of my mates cars for eg. VZ Clubsport, Johnny's old VS Calais [GMBOSS] and A few Eye Candy Cars! He sources a second hand sunroof, pulls it apart, services it and makes sure its 100%, cuts the whole to exact factory specs, does the roof lining and 24hours later it's done! Supplied and fitted $1200 for my VL! Price may vary depending on the car but 90% of the time it's no more than $1500. Everyone vouches for him and if an issue does come about sometime down the track he will have a look at it for ya free of charge, he'll tell you the problem and how much it'll cost and will look after you labour wise. Mine will be done Thursday night so will upload pics straight away ---------- Post added 07-04-13 at 08:13 ---------- Here a pic of a close friend of mines Calais Turbo painted VE Voodoo Blue, VE GTS front seats, 2speed glide, 31 spline rear end, wolf 3d, e85, build by Seres Engineering, going for 9's
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bewshArchived member
That's mad 2 mates with the same 2 cars with same theme plates
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samsSLArchived member
Does your mates car have tubs? I'm from canberra and i'm pretty keen to make a trip to Melbourne to get a sunroof installed. Sh!ts so expensive here, so i may hit you up for some contact details in the near future. Keen to see how yours goes
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