Quote: Originally Posted by bLuj3t good topic.. when i got my car, bout a year and a half ago, my mechanic told me my factory calais turbo had the sump plate guard used on cop cars.. any chance of calais's being bt1's... maybe not chasers but maybe used as transporting or like the big bosses that wanted to ride in style,.. mine also had a a cb radio aswell which is still hooked up but no antenna The whole idea of BT1 and 9C1 packs was to option base model cars up to the necessary specs so no there would be no such thing as a Calais BT1 sump guards were available on all VLs then, so many were fitted with them from the factory and yes all turbo VL's came standard with some sort of 15" rims but the BT1 pack meant specifically 15 " silver painted rims with centre caps IMHO the VL turbo was an '80's muscle car esp considering the power it had compared to what else was available then incl the accel and top speeds it had. Why else would it have got a special article in Wheels incl shots of speedo many BT1's have damaged strut towers from police taking median strips too hard causing the tops of them to pop out a bit locate your broadcast sheet from under the carpet and you'll learn a lot about the car you have. If you do make sure you take a photocopy to study/keep and return the sheet to its orig location another feature is the brown wheelbrace exclusive to BT1's and lumbar adjustment on the drivers seat

my mate brought a vn wagon for everyday poped the bonnet looked at id tags said bt1 i was like wtf white wagon ceptor something sus here car was x dog squad car i still dont belive it

Quote: Originally Posted by VKiller Hey Russ which state do you think mine came from most likely? Not sure if you got a good look at the colour the other night but it's the metallic mid-blue kinda colour, I don't know the name of the paint code. It's an NA 6 Auto, power steering, air con, sump bash plate, aerial thing on rear qtr, and about 20kgs of extra wiring. I've been told it was an ex-detectives car but no idea if that's accurate or not... Could be any state really but I'll try to locate a form for you that can help you find out if you wish

yay i have the brown wheel brace in my car i also have lumbar support but it doesnt work ne more ylw 747 thats pretty cool if its true Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by YLW^747 my mate brought a vn wagon for everyday poped the bonnet looked at id tags said bt1 i was like wtf white wagon ceptor something sus here car was x dog squad car i still dont belive it any Holden Commodore police vehicle back then (incl VL, VN etc etc) was BT1 pack, it didn't have to be a HWP car, could be detective/dog squad/undercover/GD's anything

Quote: Originally Posted by HDT-VLCLE My VLCT also has a sump bash plate, but I highly doubt in any way it was used by the police. Why would the state pay extra so the cops could drive a calais? You don't see VY Calais getting around with cop stickers all over them, only VY SS really. Having said that, In no way, shape, or form is a BT-1 a 1980's muscle car, and i highly doubt that it ever will be one. So true, Id take a mint VLCT over a BT-1 that has no power steering or aircon anyday. Only reason I like the BT-1's I see is because they're absynith yellow, and that looks hot on a S/L. Not because of any other reason. Mine had the bashplate..

Quote: Originally Posted by wepnvl if it had cb there maybe a chance it was in the force for sum sort of use maybe "MMMMM" maybe wait for russ to answer that he seems to be be the man in the no when it comes to bt1s Many country HWP BT1 turbos were fitted with CB's to monitor truckies etc I've fitted one to mine as it more than likely had one when it was in service at Maitland

photos of cb and where has all this found knowledge come from?

Quote: Originally Posted by HDT-VLCLE Having said that, In no way, shape, or form is a BT-1 a 1980's muscle car, and i highly doubt that it ever will be one. real muscle cars have Metal bumpers!

wats the difference in the bt1 speedo apart from the 2 kilimetre incriments Russ? Russ, can u post up the article of the bt1 from wheels article if u can

does anyone have a pic of the cb radios that were used back in the day.. ??

Quote: Originally Posted by Psi_Wagon real muscle cars have Metal bumpers! Classic not plastic Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by MRKING photos of cb and where has all this found knowledge come from? I have many pics of NSW BT1 turbos when in service they clearly show CB radios fitted and lots of other info Quote: Originally Posted by omgbt1 wats the difference in the bt1 speedo apart from the 2 kilimetre incriments Russ? Russ, can u post up the article of the bt1 from wheels article if u can I don't have the article but i'm sure somebody on here does, from memory it has a Calais turbo doing over 200 km/h anyone got pics of their BT1 cluster to post up? Quote: Originally Posted by bLuj3t does anyone have a pic of the cb radios that were used back in the day.. ?? Don't forget that NSW and Victorian cars had quite different fitouts, Vic cars may not of had CB's fitted

Quote: Originally Posted by MARMO. i always wondered this too, ARE THERE ANY BT1 Calais turbo or not????? there wernt originaly, but i no of some that have been made calais afterwoods... calais ftw anyway :P

aus880: get the pic mate. i wanna see if i have the same cb radio in my car

Quote: Originally Posted by bLuj3t aus880: get the pic mate. i wanna see if i have the same cb radio in my car for various reasons I can't post the pics but put one of yours up and i'll compare it plus I'm not home with the pics and my BT1 at the moment

I bought a book a while back that was written by a Lawyer that I had represent me years and years back. Turns out he used to be a copper and while reading the book I came across a section where he was talking about driving the yellow highway patrol cars. He loved them and was saying about how quick they were etc, chasing speeders down easily. He even said about one time where he chased this chick who was flying. Turned out it was his mum and when he finally caught upto her and pulled her over, she just told him o piss off and drove off Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

i dont have a real good pii.. was taking from outside the car and the steering wheel obstructs it a bit.. but have a look and tlel me what u think (if u remember im the guy with the window smasher ) Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

I remember now, too hard to tell, can barely see the radio at all I had the radio techs at work look at my orig BT1 photos and they identified and then sourced or helped me get suitable radios: great guys, really helpful and knowledgeable don't forget you're in Melb and they may not have used CB's at all down there, whereas lots of NSW HWP cars did have them NSW cars generally seemed to get a more comprehensive fitout

yeh thats true.. my car was a country car so still.. might be.. anyway ill be taking a pic on fryday so i will post then so have a look and tell me what u think.. cheers mate