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|| MEANVN WAGON || L7s fTW

Started by meanvn · 12 Apr 2008 · 27 replies

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meanvnArchived member
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 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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meanvnArchived member
just some updates Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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meanvnArchived member
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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PROGMHArchived member
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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88 ChaserArchived member
I like it, needs an 8 though
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meanvnArchived member
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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meanvnArchived member
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 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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EpitaphArchived member
thats lookin better mate!
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ProTigArchived member
that looks 100x better should be tuff as when its all painted Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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meanvnArchived member
thanks guys im happy with it so far just waiting on the tailgate to be done and some paint soon
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PROGMHArchived member
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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meanvnArchived member
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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meanvnArchived member
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) Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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zaksvlArchived member
thats mental.
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meanvnArchived member
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 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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meanvnArchived member
just some more ha ha Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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trkwpnArchived member
that is hands down the uglyiest wagon when it was blue.
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RaptorArchived member
Now that looks trick!
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vlwagzArchived member
will look sick when its all painted mate. top work
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meanvnArchived member
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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