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NAME: David
MODEL: 1989 s1 VN Commodore Wagon(executive)
COLOUR: blue with green/gold pearl highlights
BODYKIT: VX Clubsport, GRPA bonnet scoop, vz ss flutes
ENGINE TYPE: pre ecotec 3.8ltr v6 s1
ENGINE MODS:70mm t/b,V8 CAI ,reprogramed memcle (was blown with m90 power)
POWER: enough for a wagon (for now)
EXAUST: 2.5inch redback exhaust with cat & turbo muffler
GEAR BOX: a strong stage 2 auto
DIFF: strong 3.08
BRAKES: gridlock and pbr
SUSPENSION: dobsens superlows and ultimate lowered shocks to match
heavy duty sway bar and new rubbers
WHEELS/TYRES: 19z tak legends with 245 nankangs ultra sports 2
INTERIOR: vs s2 statesman dash with caprice roof, full vr statesman
bcm and loom, front vn calais, rear vs s2 berlina with rear arm rest
and head rests 60/40 split retrimed in black leather/blue stitching/hsv logos on all seats
OTHER MODS: ongoing (soon to be released)
STEREO:jvc dvd/tv,7inch lcd (indash)3 pairs 6.5inch soudstream components
2 pairs 6by9 inch soundstream, 2 eqs.farad cap, 2g wiring,
2 4ch amps(jaycar)2 x 750, 1 mono amp, 2 x 12s L7s kicker solobaric subs
2 x 4 way distributor block, dry cell battery
BUILD PERIOD: 12 months so far (ongoing)
COST: ongoing
FUTURE MODS: more stereo going in, suspension bagged later,
custom seats with monitors in heads rest, sunroof, car-puter installation,355stroker maybe twin turbo
CONTACTS: myself
BEFORE 14 MONTHS AGO
NOW
New interior
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just some updates
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VT seats are in as a test fit and look good sa far,, next is to cover them..
you can see the brackets i made up to fit them,,worked out well
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It's definately come a long way... but gees... only some people are going to be on the same wavelength.
Are those seat covers?
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I like it, needs an 8 though
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will probably have an 8 in it sometime,, i work for ultimate auto trim ,, they are seat covers,,, some are 50/50 on em.. but there just for our backsides lol
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statesman rear
my rear
and some fancey seat throw overs lol
and i have coverd all the interior plastics in black velour
also i still need to cover the back seat frame soon in the grey on the floor.
here it is
caprice rear seat moded to fit wagon frame
will cover the metal frame with some material later on
once i choose a colour i will use through out the rear section
VERDE SCORPIONS
AND THE v8 IN ATLAST
Looksie What Turned UP
just have to paint the sananab blue lol
trying to get a good pic of the little fuse cover and strut caps
[img]http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l152/nedwob1/new%20vn/DSCF4234.jpg
and the caprice front on
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thats lookin better mate!
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that looks 100x better
should be tuff as when its all painted
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08-12-09, 15:25 GMT+10#10 thanks guys im happy with it so far just waiting on the tailgate to be done and some paint soon
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08-12-09, 16:08 GMT+10#11 God, it's turned from the ugliest wagon in to something that's kinda cool! Love the front on it. You've done a lot of work to it, well done.
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12-12-09, 13:02 GMT+10#12 PROGMH i think i have to agree this build is what was originaly planned but at the time stato/caprice parts were hard to find at the right price but its getting there
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30-12-09, 19:06 GMT+10#13 well im happy andrew (BUDWIZER) come over today in the scoring sun (yes we are 2 lobsters) as he took out the old heater box
like so
master at work
and in with the new climate control
also we put in the 2nd glove box
then i had some fun painting the bannanas blue and put the CAI back on
also fixed the front passenger door ( it opens now)
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05-01-10, 17:32 GMT+10#15 well more work today =D>
i replaced the drivers side spot light and while i was at it i installed the clear altezza headlights and indicators. :-D
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14-01-10, 18:31 GMT+10#16 just some more ha ha
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14-01-10, 18:57 GMT+10#17 that is hands down the uglyiest wagon when it was blue.
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14-01-10, 19:34 GMT+10#19 will look sick when its all painted mate. top work
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14-01-10, 19:35 GMT+10#20 Quote:
Originally Posted by trkwpn
that is hands down the uglyiest wagon when it was blue.
jelous much? lol i like the blue
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