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HDTWGN VK Wagon Build

Started by NZ-SXYHDT · 11 Aug 2012 · 174 replies

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NZERArchived member
Looks good bro! Nice work. Looking forward to seeing my stuff all done up. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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vlwagzArchived member
Nice wagon mate the walls set it off.
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NZ-SXYHDTArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by NZER [View Post] Looks good bro! Nice work. Looking forward to seeing my stuff all done up. haha yeah for sure, ill get to yours now.... ---------- Post added 05-09-12 at 14:36 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by SQU33C [View Post] What sprongs are in her in this picture:- hey mate, the other side of the wagon was jacked up, was cheeky op to take a picture. Wouldnt mind it sitting that low, but bumper wouldnt last 5 minutes. When it sits normally shes on Dolbi lows. ---------- Post added 05-09-12 at 14:37 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by vlwagz [View Post] Nice wagon mate the walls set it off. thanks mate, ive always liked your wagon also. thanks for stopping by Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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12maneymArchived member
hows that other car you know the one that is a calais and has a turbo?
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VL-DanArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by 12maneym [View Post] hows that other car you know the one that is a calais and has a turbo? It still exists Matt, Ive seen it and can vouch for it's whereabouts Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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NZ-SXYHDTArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by VL-Dan [View Post] It still exists Matt, Ive seen it and can vouch for it's whereabouts she does still exist. This wagon was a 'quick' build it will taper off once V8 is in after after power cruise, just be a nice daily then..."insert Tui add here" i will get back into the VLT in between doing Danny's wagon also. Still collecting parts when i can and thinking up more ideas of what to do with her. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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NZ-SXYHDTArchived member
had the man flu and missus didnt want me hanging around inside so did some prep on parts ready for engine swap. Big thanks to steve for dropping off the diff and fuel tank. front K Frame done fuel tank painted up rear arms painted, diff will be done aswell Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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NZERArchived member
Fark those ball joints look expensive!! Hooking a brotha up!! Nice work bro. You made quick work of the k-frame!! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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SIKVLTArchived member
wtf happened to the titty calendar !! only reason I come in here Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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NZ-SXYHDTArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by SIKVLT [View Post] wtf happened to the titty calendar !! only reason I come in here ha yea i got in trouble for that, not as if it was intensonal but oh well tits in the back groud is frowned apon. ---------- Post added 09-09-12 at 06:24 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by NZER [View Post] Fark those ball joints look expensive!! Hooking a brotha up!! Nice work bro. You made quick work of the k-frame!! yea man triple the price of what they should be...want some lol K frame was easy enough, not here to fcuk spiders mate Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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NZ-SXYHDTArchived member
Havnt done alot more on the wagon other than cleaning up parts to go in her shortly, also bought a MOMO wheel that is the same as what VK Group A had from HDT, just need to get horn button and outter ring. V8 is booked to go in next weekend, taken couple days off work to help Danny out with converstion, cant wait. Watch this space
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NZ EVLHSVArchived member
Mate looks awesome. I really like the red walls on this car, helps build the theme of the car Just one question, why the Dobi's? I've only ever had one set of Dobi's (not in a Commodore) and they lasted 3 weeks in my car. I got so pissed off with the ride and handling I went to see Edgar for a Koni/King coilover special. Makes it twice as bad when knowing where you work!
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NZERArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by NZ-SXYHDT [View Post] Havnt done alot more on the wagon other than cleaning up parts to go in her shortly, also bought a MOMO wheel that is the same as what VK Group A had from HDT, just need to get horn button and outter ring. V8 is booked to go in next weekend, taken couple days off work to help Danny out with converstion, cant wait. Watch this space I've got your outer ring sorted! Ahahahaha. ---------- Post added 05-10-12 at 09:46 ---------- And I'll sort you a horn button if your a good boy! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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NZ-SXYHDTArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by NZ EVLHSV [View Post] Mate looks awesome. I really like the red walls on this car, helps build the theme of the car Just one question, why the Dobi's? I've only ever had one set of Dobi's (not in a Commodore) and they lasted 3 weeks in my car. I got so pissed off with the ride and handling I went to see Edgar for a Koni/King coilover special. Makes it twice as bad when knowing where you work! Thanks Alex, i like em, but keeping them from getting scuffed on the inner guards is proving a nightmare, red wall keeps getting rubbed and disappearing quick. the springs were in the car when i bought it, have no intension of keeping them in there, plus once V8 is in there the front springs have to be changed. Ive stuck a deal with Russell here at work, coil overs in the front are getting made now....for a box of beer! beat that for price eh. the rears we were going to do a set up same as the race cars use, springs stay in current location with wind down set up and shortened koni shocks. all up should cost me $350 for parts, plus few boxes of piss. just need to sort ride height issues and inner guard scrape. sell the old springs and shocks as they are pretty new,cost....bugger all hehe ---------- Post added 05-10-12 at 07:01 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by NZER [View Post] I've got your outer ring sorted! Ahahahaha. ---------- Post added 05-10-12 at 09:46 ---------- And I'll sort you a horn button if your a good boy! sweet good man, wuv yo dong time The steering wheel is so nice to drive with compared to the other momo copy. will look so much better full HDT spec! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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NZ EVLHSVArchived member
Sounds like a perfect deal to me! Once you have a decent setup you might find the scrubbing is reduced. What springs are you using up front? I had 650lb king pro sport in my VL and they were about right IMO
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NZ-SXYHDTArchived member
no idea at the moment as Russell reeled off few options. Your right with the scrubbing issues, hopefully they will tuck nice and if we set up the droop nice they wont move bugger all, handle like its on rails too. Doubt ill get them done in time for power cruise to see how they handle on track but theres the Hampton Down friday nights ill try it out then. Get them in so they can be certed at same time as the engine etc though.
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outlawNZArchived member
Good work dude!! what brand bushes? Bring back titty calander....! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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SIKVLTArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by outlawNZ [View Post] Bring back titty calander....! +1 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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NZ EVLHSVArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by outlawNZ [View Post] Good work dude!! what brand bushes? Bring back titty calander....! Become a member Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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NZ-SXYHDTArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by outlawNZ [View Post] Good work dude!! what brand bushes? Bring back titty calander....! thanks Richard. They are all Super Pro, which we sell at work (STOCKS) the front Z bar bush was worst to do, took a bit of thinking of how to get it out and new one in as we couldnt use the press. Dont think any one ever does them, not sure what difference it will make. As for tittie calender, if your all good boys, Santa might post one out to you. Otherwise $10 to become a member on here and you get to see a lot of flesh in members section....not man flesh!! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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