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Vl Berlina Turbo

Started by GMHVN · 2 Sept 2014 · 16 replies

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GMHVNArchived member
Hi all Been at this project for just under 12 months now. First few photos is when my mate had it. Had a nice mild setup. Eventually he sold the running gear and was left with the shell. Eventually I bought the car as a roller. Car was in pretty good condition. A few dints and the usual vl rust but was happy with the potential. Originally I planned to just put a stock N/A engine and box and drive it as a daily but soon come around and thought I should save this thing and make it a long term project. hope you like it. [[IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/imagejpg12_zps443c9ff9.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/imagejpg11_zpsbcf8432b.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/imagejpg1_zpsb807d586.jpg.html)[/IMG] Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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deanoVLCTArchived member
From McLeod? I nearly bought it when it was a roller off tomo! Mint car!
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GMHVNArchived member
yeah mate thats the one. Its a non turbo shell but still. For what i bought it for it was a bargain. The interior is immaculate. so the project kicked off with a full spray job. getting rid of ll the rust, front and back. New panels installed. [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/imagejpg25_zps9656386f.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/imagejpg26_zps121fcd5d.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/imagejpg24_zps420de4a5.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/imagejpg23_zps881b7d92.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/imagejpg22_zps418a0f9f.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/imagejpg20_zpsaa14ecf4.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/imagejpg17_zpsfcf8943c.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/imagejpg16_zpsf1948ec9.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/imagejpg15_zpsd4af2eff.jpg.html)[/IMG] ---------- Post added 02-09-14 at 13:04 ---------- Panels were rubbed back and everything put in hi fill. Then freshly sprayed. [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/Vl%20build/imagejpg12_zpsf4e835be.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/Vl%20build/imagejpg11_zpsb6c6a053.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/Vl%20build/imagejpg6_zpsc60b0450.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/Vl%20build/imagejpg8_zpse6bae6d4.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/Vl%20build/imagejpg7_zps07a39dea.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/Vl%20build/imagejpg3_zps722b970f.jpg.html)[/IMG] Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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dougall83Archived member
looks like will b sweet! u gunna go og build or a little custom?
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GMHVNArchived member
Going with a low mount setup. Gt 35/40 custom housing. Engine has been fully built. Forged throughout. All nitto goodies. At this stage using the stock turbo runners and plenum. Its only a street car. Standard interior. Even keeping the classic cassette player. [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/Vl%20build/imagejpg31_zps8006fa32.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/imagejpg28_zps3831b8f5.jpg.html)[/IMG] [IMG] (http://s674.photobucket.com/user/gmhvn/media/imagejpg35_zps2b5982e1.jpg.html)[/IMG] Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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3lturboArchived member
Looks nice, good to see another cool Berlina build! Convo's look mint too btw.
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12maneymArchived member
Mmmm convo pros
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MUSArchived member
Sexy paint job.
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GMHVNArchived member
Pretty rapt with how the paint came out. Fuel system, all sorted. Just starting on the front end. Will post some more pics. Also made a custom cluster. Parts and easy to find these days. Some have been a mission.
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BUDArchived member
very nice
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12maneymArchived member
Did you shorten the diff for the convo pros?
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GMHVNArchived member
Yeah mate and running drum brakes
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12maneymArchived member
Sweet car looks tuff!
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86SLVLTArchived member
Looks sweet. Good job
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12maneymArchived member
what ever happened to this car?
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GMHVNArchived member
Still going...got tge car running and driving. Have had a cage installed and racepak dash. Car is coming along. Need to upload recent progress pics.
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12maneymArchived member
please do i need inspiration
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