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Few pics of my newly acquired VL.
Make / Model: 1987 VL Executive Station wagon
Colour: Beige over mx grey bars
Bodykit: None
Engine Type: RB30
Engine Mods: N/A
Power: None
Exhaust: pea shooter
Gearbox: Auto
Diff: Standard
Brakes: Standard
Suspension: Standard (at the moment)
Wheels/Tyres: Standard 14's
Interior: Factory Sandlewood sl interior
Stereo: Factory, standard tape deck
Other Mods: None yet.
Brief History: Purchased new from Leach Motors in Windsor 7/8/1987 (even documented what time it was picked up from the dealership) she remained a one owner up until January this year. Original owner documented every cent that was spent on the wagon with dates and full description on what was carried out.
From what I've been told, the old girl was handed down to the grandson but in this process she decided to pop a head gasket. The original owners grandson then decided to move the old girl along, as he didn't have much mechanical knowledge. Then purchased by a friend a new motor was sourced/transplanted to give then old girl a new life..
So, I'm now the 3rd owner of this well-kept rig.
Future plans, rear venetians, maybe a set of genuine GM roof racks. Front and rear bars re-sprayed MX grey.
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/AC0D130C-6EF1-4631-A3AF-35A4A4267102_zpsxyey1uqa.jpg.html)
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(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/67C079E9-AB2A-4D9C-951C-7E86CD44E247_zpsyiqgbxmw.jpg.html)
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Updated pics -
Replacement hubcaps:
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/19236A19-08DF-4DF7-AFBB-A1F34BE1BAAB_zpstjqeh90v.jpg.html)
Gave the underside a clean up:
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/C327383C-1468-488B-9218-8391472D0A7D_zpsnydckyzn.jpg.html)
New grandpa sticker:
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/F8B395CD-FB5A-485B-94A9-E22926112004_zps2fr7isad.png.html)
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/5E2B51FE-D3E2-4844-A514-32C0FC3D001C_zpsltst6u4s.jpg.html)
Next on the check list:
Rocker cover to be painted wrinkle red? (correct me if I'm wrong)
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/0B4297CA-E1B9-4884-A3EB-BF30D80E1F97_zpsnhb1b1ge.png.html)
Thinking about this little mod later: Drop box to house a B&M shifter -
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/14D68758-B071-4957-9B6B-ED10353EE6DE_zpsv364jrng.png.html)
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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You've got a good base to work off mate, I've always wanted a wagon, just for something different. Are you going to be boosting this at all ???
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Nice score! Should see if you can get the original engine back and fix it
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Nice car man.
Best bang for buck assuming your on your Ps
Run 98 oct, advance timing to 19 BTDC and add a set of extractors with standard heat shield .
Total cost will be around that of the shiftier giving more performance and less labor.
The only reason id drop a box in an N/A would be to fit a manual hehe.
keep up the good work man
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Cheers for the comments guys!
It's on the cards to boost the old rig later down the track, got a few other toys that are taking up some time and money lol..
Few more updated pics!!
Scored these!!!
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/0551C0B6-9CFD-453B-A958-B7875999BF26_zpsrnfz3noh.jpg.html)
After a quick clean up
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/A2E0B0E7-8DF9-411B-B510-1D54927892F5_zpsf7gp5u3e.jpg.html)
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/89084E73-67BB-4D34-BE16-6AC17D235785_zpsgbs6qpex.jpg.html)
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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few news pics:
what's in here?
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/CBCD5DDE-31A8-4EC6-8FB9-7FB187BD6014_zpsyl7sjynm.jpg.html)
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/BECB79E8-A9C8-4DBA-9846-E3EB7431A5C6_zpslytum24g.jpg.html)
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/98245166-1044-4265-8514-8476B43E2D13_zps7ohachzd.png.html)
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/C9A64B14-9143-4327-8D4E-EAEB52C845BC_zpsnruw5vwc.jpg.html)
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/F27BCA51-5601-4036-BF51-0F723E1245F5_zpsuh8akqfn.jpg.html)
new speedo cable:
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/DB15A23D-94CE-4829-9450-E96D4B33D1FE_zpsncfg1ksd.png.html)
and finally sourced a sunglass holder
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/CA2B64BA-E43D-4EFA-B601-4FBCB940F92B_zpsrctp67qg.png.html)
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Liked the Executive/SL caps better; you should get proper mudflaps - will set it off.
Nice to see the wagons though, well done.
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20-05-14, 21:27 GMT+10#10 (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/1BC723F5-5025-4D3D-B7A7-4024DFD7576B_zps4w9a4eyy.jpg.html)
Looks right at home
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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27-05-14, 22:01 GMT+10#11 Granny spec seat covers
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/9DCF1557-2BE0-4A56-85A6-27AAE58A399B_zps2mmpmw01.jpg.html)
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/7F97E04F-90E1-4AAD-A5B0-48777145E0B2_zpssynma1hy.jpg.html)
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/D4C09053-F910-40A7-8DEE-4346CAA03329_zpsebg7lllb.jpg.html)
Replacement front bar:
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/4EA1B0EF-3AE3-4144-94CF-FBFE9C1A22ED_zpsa1st89rv.jpg.html)
Replacement heater / aircon module arrived:
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/1728995B-E051-4C3A-93A2-88E142C56E64_zpsdosjg3ql.jpg.html)
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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05-06-14, 21:42 GMT+10#12 Extractors for the old rig: should come up nicely after paint
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/6E430789-CBA5-4055-B934-AD76EDDF45E2_zpsw4vmpzju.jpg.html)
And replacement aircon/heater module switch installed.
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/B8CAB121-69F0-459A-AEB6-F89DB4FA6422_zpsetskppzb.jpg.html)
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scored some head light covers:
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/F7876B49-D4E9-4D95-AF52-050F19DE3DC2_zps22utuylf.jpg.html)
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/4088FA30-D1D1-4A90-B4D2-D10719A64B6E_zpsd9fqapcf.jpg.html)
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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10-06-14, 22:27 GMT+10#13 Extractors all painted up!
(http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/filostyle84/media/A340C060-F1D3-4219-BB2C-511A49837051_zpsanvuasfj.png.html)
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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