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1987 VL BT1 Build Thread

Started by VL-EXEC · 8 Feb 2011 · 105 replies

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VL-EXECArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by leb vlt [View Post] Wat size tyre would u be putting on a 16x4 :-/ Whats the reasoning for the 16s and not the 15s? Tyres will be cheaper and easier to get ahold if last minute if needed (2nd hand) 16s to fit the brakes, 15s won't fit over the brakes...
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86SLVLTArchived member
s5/6 rx7 calipers and vlt rotors. vhr32 sells them adapter brackets
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VL-EXECArchived member
Slowly getting there Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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MBHSV5Archived member
WOW! that paint looks awesome mate. hope its worth the wait!
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VL-EXECArchived member
yeah mate definitely happy with the job so far, look a lot better in the light too
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VL-EXECArchived member
Forgot to update as i was going but basically been working on the car when ever i have spare time, i may have missed some photos and stuff on the way... So i spent a lot of time putting the car back together properly, all the window regulators and rods for the door handles and locks was extremely time consuming, had to do it very patiently as i could find any good info on how to do it. I finally got everything on inside of the doors sorted, the plastic sheets were then put on and finally the door trims and accessories... All wiring on the inside of the car was then redone, the dash was the hardest part, its hard when you didn't originally pull apart the dash your self... I have all the original seats, however when i put them in the car i just wasn't happy with the condition of them, although there clean they were just to "used" and worn for my liking, i ended up putting original Beige vl exec seats, they came out of another car i brought for parts which only had about 80,000km on it, they were in perfect condition. ill keep the original seats, i may get them re trimmed back to spec if i ever find some original material for them... Original Holden fronts lights were reco'd and used, i still want that genuine, original look... Ive put some of the badges on for now, i had an original NOS "turbo" badge and purchased the "SL" badge, i sat the other badges on but just wasn't sure if i like them on, so they will stay off for now. Playing around with the badge location took some time but there were defiantly some helpful threads available. VS Brake Booster was sprayed in 2 pac, VT master cylender was reco'd and installed, VT front brake upgrade was installed in the front, new VLT rears in the back, new slotted rotors, HEL lines etc etc The steel brake lines were then all redone in stainless and bent up the best way so they went so obvious, Brakes were then bled, hand brake adjusted etc etc, i recommend anyone installing there own kit on their own, its quite basic, i also recommend organizing the brake parts your self individually, prices vary depending on where you go, i found bursons the cheapest for most of my parts... At the moment the car is back at the workshop, wiring is about to get underway, the aim is to have it on the road registered around the 6 week mark... A microtech computer is on its way, im still unsure on a radiator, PWR looks the goods but might not be needed, unsure on what injectors as yet so feel free to recommend... will try and keep updating, but ill let the pictures do the rest of the talking... ---------- Post added 21-03-13 at 18:12 ---------- Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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BigM22Archived member
Absolutely awesome build mate, I love it when people try to keep he originality of the car rather than hack it to bits. IMO the badges suit it really well, just add the holden badge on the left side of the boot and it will be all sweet. Keep the updates coming
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3lturboArchived member
Looking good! Love the little things like the brake lines too.
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MUSArchived member
Sweet rebuild... Tuff car.
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TUXEDOArchived member
Beautiful build, keep it up!
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vlwagzArchived member
paint work looks perfect. well done
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VL-EXECArchived member
Gauges: (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/20130702_164850.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/20130702_164838.jpg.html) Exhaust: (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/20130806_154833.jpg.html) Engine Bay: (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/20130702_164714.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/20130702_164727.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/20130801_1604561.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/20130801_160518.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/20130723_160517.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/20130809_090120.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/20130809_090113.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/20130809_090223.jpg.html) Finally ready for running this week... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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VL-EXECArchived member
Got a bit lazy with the updates so here is a quick one... (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/20130821_1633131.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/20130821_163429.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/20130926_201532.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/20130926_201606.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/20130926_201654.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/20130926_201924.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/20131020_120517.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/IMG_20980621596992.jpeg.html) After getting the car registered and run in we finally got it on the dyno. Still needing to do some small finishing touches on it, still chasing a couple of badges etc, but just enjoying having it finally on the road and complete... Will hopefully get some better quality photos (not off my phone) and get a few more updates as things slowly go on... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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CYNICLArchived member
Looks fantastic! Must feel great to get to enjoy your efforts.
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FLY-03LArchived member
Looks immaculate mate! That bay is mint as, you must be over the moon
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deanoVLCTArchived member
Mint, yeah get the electronic badges for the side, also get some front door map holders brother, love it
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VL-EXECArchived member
I have all the badges except the rear "holden" boot badge, still chasing map pocket holders...
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deanoVLCTArchived member
Pretty sure I got a spare map pocket at home you can have for nothing!
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priceysVLArchived member
So clean
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VL-EXECArchived member
Thanks for the kind comments, a few more photos, still some little things to do... (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/10489783_1434677690134709_8122287947197410739_n.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/10408937_1434677820134696_3189192743283072454_n.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/983696_1434677800134698_3582781494325796983_n.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/1535480_1434677913468020_7551491286292537421_n.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/10408937_1434677820134696_3189192743283072454_n.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/10444641_1434677833468028_3667920009990354286_n.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/10463038_1434677890134689_1143000044989128254_n.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/10454964_1435165790085899_9110149243509205832_o.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/10390468_880081138675425_986091954251737968_n.jpg.html) Raced the VL for the first time a few weeks back, it was my first time racing, and still getting used the power and driving it etc... Trying the slicks... (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/10405483_880081162008756_4938869624650965387_n.jpg.html) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/10338792_880081195342086_606301241157588962_n.jpg.html) I drove it there, put the slicks and gave it ago. First pass was 13.7 2nd Pass was 13.0 3rd Pass was 12.4, R/T .335, 87.98MPH (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/VL-EXEC/media/10363394_886157758067763_843958185149036125_n.jpg.html) Hopefully will end up taking it out again in a few weeks... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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