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VL BT1 RB26 Replica

Started by stevem · 14 June 2012 · 17 replies

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stevemArchived member
Hi guys, I flick through the forum a fair bit but dont post much myself. Started on the VL recently whilst taking a break from my VK. So thought I should put something up Make / Model:VL SL Colour:Original butternut yellow Bodykit: None Engine Type: N/A RB30 Engine Mods:Std Power: Not much Exhaust: Small Gearbox: Auto Diff: Std Brakes: Std Suspension: Std Wheels/Tyres: Std Interior: Std Stereo: Std Other Mods: Future mods: Currently being painted Absinth Yellow and have and RB26 conversion ready to go once paint work is finished. A few pics as I bought it; The engine conversion I purcahsed; A photoshop of what Im aiming for finished; Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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leb vltArchived member
Seen it painted on fb, looks the gds but the Vk eats this for breakfast!
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EpitaphArchived member
Steve you were great in bowfinger.
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stevemArchived member
All done, just waiting on door moulds. ---------- Post added 17-06-12 at 14:06 ---------- Got some black door handles today and going to get the old school dodgy window tint removed. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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SIrollerArchived member
looking good. great engine package! ---------- Post added 18-06-12 at 11:43 ---------- by the way looks like it was a very clean starting point as far as butternut yellow goes. you never see any of them in good nick
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Richo11Archived member
Love it Steve.. great work! Nothing like a Yellow over MX grey VL.
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stevemArchived member
Not much happening lately, put some new wheels on the car a few days ago. Hopefully will be getting registered on Wednesday then I can lower it. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Richo11Archived member
Nice! Looking great! If you ever sell this you MUST contact me first haha
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stevemArchived member
Havent updated on here for a while, side moulds are on. Car is registered, put my plates on. Been driving it a little. My mate has been busy finishing car for PCM this weekend. Hoping to start the RB26 engine install next week roughly including painting the bay, relocating battery and setting up a fuel system. Still to do: Lower Remove window tint White venetians. feel free to leave some feeback. Thanks. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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stevemArchived member
Been held up waiting for my new shed to be finished. Finally started on the engine install. Now on a mad rush to be ready for summernats. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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3lturboArchived member
Cool car mate, will look mint when it's lowered. What are you aiming for power wise?
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12maneymArchived member
gonna be an animal! are you painting the bay?
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stevemArchived member
Engine is coming back out this weekend, car goes in for the bay to be painted Monday. Not really sure on power just want to get it up and running and may mod it for me power down the track.
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RB26TTVLArchived member
Nice mate. Are the turbo's upgraded? Be careful if they're still ceramic exhaust wheels, cost me a full rebuild....
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stevemArchived member
Thanks for the heads up.
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SteffArchived member
Nice mate, good build. Love he shell.. 1D111-D Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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stevemArchived member
Pretty much finished, the car. Just a few small jobs to do and give the car a massive detail and we are on track for Summernats. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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VLWAGONITArchived member
looks good man. are you just running the apexi or something a little more aswel?
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