do the top row of tailgate badges sit in like with the middle of the black strip?

Quote: Originally Posted by VLWAGONIT [View Post] do the top row of tailgate badges sit in like with the middle of the black strip? Looks to be something like that. Draw an imaginary line from the centre of the tailgate handle out to the edge of the tailgate and that line should run through the centre of each badge. The tailgate crease isn't straight so it's no good lining them up against that. There's a very slight curve in it. If you draw another imaginary line down from the sharp inner corner of the RH window moulding, the Calais badge looks to line up just to the left of that. It certainly sits further in than the Holden badge which seems to be the same on all wagons from 7/86 onwards.

I have a genuine Berlina Turbo Manual Wagon (checked the numbers on here) and it has no Turbo badges. Does anyone know if it would have came from the factory like that or is it more likely that the badge/s were removed at some point.

Quote: Originally Posted by *LOACH* [View Post] I have a genuine Berlina Turbo Manual Wagon (checked the numbers on here) and it has no Turbo badges. Does anyone know if it would have came from the factory like that or is it more likely that the badge/s were removed at some point. Yes, they would have all come with the badges. Someone would have removed them at some stage, either to be less of a target in car parks or they were flogged. You should have the red one on the tailgate and a black and white one on the other end of the facia panel on your dash from the Berlina badge.

iv got a brand new red turbo badge still in packet if anyone wants it

Below is the pic from the Car Australia mag road test back in 1988 with the car only being weeks old. Confirms the other shots posted above I reckon. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Which issue is that in I want they mag!

Quote: Originally Posted by VLTWhite1 [View Post] Yes, they would have all come with the badges. Someone would have removed them at some stage, either to be less of a target in car parks or they were flogged. You should have the red one on the tailgate and a black and white one on the other end of the facia panel on your dash from the Berlina badge. Thanks for the reply. Most appreciated. Do you by any chance have a picture of the dash panel one and its location?

Quote: Originally Posted by VLTWhite1 [View Post] Below is the pic from the Car Australia mag road test back in 1988 with the car only being weeks old. Confirms the other shots posted above I reckon. ^^ prety sure thats my wagon!! ---------- Post added 12-07-12 at 20:05 ---------- yep it is yep, its the one. shame i never got the log book with it Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Can anyone tell me what issue number and magazine name that article is in? Cheers

Quote: Originally Posted by 88wagon [View Post] Can anyone tell me what issue number and magazine name that article is in? Cheers Car Australia - May 1988 (apart from the 1988 it is stated at the bottom of the scans and as the article makes specific reference about waiting to see what the VN has to offer then I would guess 88 although 1989 is also a possibility).

Quote: Originally Posted by VLWAGONIT [View Post] ^^ prety sure thats my wagon!! yep it is yep, its the one. shame i never got the log book with it How cool is that. Love the survivors! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by *LOACH* Car Australia - May 1988 (apart from the 1988 it is stated at the bottom of the scans and as the article makes specific reference about waiting to see what the VN has to offer then I would guess 88 although 1989 is also a possibility). Awesome cheers man see what I can chase up..

Quote: Originally Posted by *LOACH* [View Post] Thanks for the reply. Most appreciated. Do you by any chance have a picture of the dash panel one and its location? Here ya go. This pic shows a dodgy turbo dash badge from Ebay being held up against an original one. Your Berlina one should be on the left (instead of the Commodore SL one shown) and the turbo badge on the far right. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by VLWAGONIT [View Post] iv got a brand new red turbo badge still in packet if anyone wants it an original old one from the late 80's or a later version? maybe post a pic up will help

Quote: Originally Posted by VLTWhite1 [View Post] Here ya go. This pic shows a dodgy turbo dash badge from Ebay being held up against an original one. Your Berlina one should be on the left (instead of the Commodore SL one shown) and the turbo badge on the far right. I got one of those ebay turbo dash badges for mine... You can tell theyre china re makes but itll have to do until a find a genuine turbo badge Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by VLTWhite1 [View Post] Here ya go. This pic shows a dodgy turbo dash badge from Ebay being held up against an original one. Your Berlina one should be on the left (instead of the Commodore SL one shown) and the turbo badge on the far right. Thanks mate. I know posting pics can be a bit of a hassle so ta very much. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by aus880 [View Post] an original old one from the late 80's or a later version? maybe post a pic up will help its one of the rare spares ones

Quote: Originally Posted by VLWAGONIT [View Post] its one of the rare spares ones then it's not very rare or particularly original

Found this today, it's listed as a replica A9Y, at a glance it looked fairly legit. Not much of a description. Could be worth looking into if ur in Perth.. http://m.gumtree.com.au/v?adId=256877281