the vh budget build - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

Psi_Wagon · 08-02-2006, 08:54 AM

hey all, i got this car a while ago just to get me to work while i await the return of my wagon. but anyonw who knows me, knows i cant leave a car alone lol.

anyways one thing led to another, the best way to explain it i spose is with pics, so here goes;

when i first got it, it looked like this

Psi_Wagon · 08-02-2006, 08:55 AM

and wasnt long until i was repairing rust and a few minor dings it had, and removed all the rubber side moulds.

Psi_Wagon · 08-02-2006, 08:57 AM

then i thought, fk it may aswell paint it (didnt have my camera the day i painted it)

now the tail lights stand out too much, so i tinted tehm...

Psi_Wagon · 08-02-2006, 08:59 AM

then bought some vk indicators and a chrome boot trim (was missing)

then decided the interior didnt suit, so i bout some burgandy sle interior...

Psi_Wagon · 08-02-2006, 09:02 AM

now the dash stood out like dogs balls, so i painted it matt black with some good 'ol vht plastic vinyl paint.. also added some front speakers, wierd spot i know but theres nowhere else to put them, and i didnt want to cut the door trims.

then i got the bargain of a lifetime off a mate, so out went the old 202, in with the 304

added a sle rear bumper not long ago, all work done by me. bit of a learning thing for future cars.

and thats how she stands today! all for under 2k (including buying the car)

i just need a burgandy roof lining..

mark · 08-02-2006, 11:02 AM

nuts. i like it... good work!

wabbit · 08-02-2006, 11:12 AM

nice work indeed

1BADSS · 08-02-2006, 11:56 AM

Great job, I like the mat black on the VH, there should be more of it.

Surely the wheels alone cost close to $2K.

sam · 08-02-2006, 03:42 PM

Very nice job ;D

Tiny · 08-02-2006, 05:34 PM

Awesome job! Thats ALOT of work toundertake but you did it and did it well!

Good on ya

86berlina · 08-02-2006, 05:47 PM

Top effort PSI.

Looks a treat.

Psi_Wagon · 08-02-2006, 07:18 PM

thanks for the replies,

theres heeps of other little things ive done on it like heat sheilds etc, but havnt got pics atm.

and the rims, they are on loan from the vl

so the price of them isnt included in the total ammount lol.

azzahstylez · 09-02-2006, 03:05 AM

under 2g ?? top effort mate.
whats the 304 got ??
wish m paint jobs turned out decent, lookin at this almost makes me think to tr yet again!!

Psi_Wagon · 09-02-2006, 07:18 PM

the engines got new pistons, cam, and i think valve springs :? extractors and thats bout it, came with a supra 5spd conversion with new clutch for $700

only took a cupla days to do the conversion, by myself too, cos i was the only one on holidays at the time haha

azzahstylez · 09-02-2006, 07:29 PM

wiikid sounds good

08-02-2006, 08:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Psi_Wagon VL Extremist Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Ride: VL, VL, VL, VH, Mighty Boy x2! Posts: 219	the vh budget build hey all, i got this car a while ago just to get me to work while i await the return of my wagon. but anyonw who knows me, knows i cant leave a car alone lol. anyways one thing led to another, the best way to explain it i spose is with pics, so here goes; when i first got it, it looked like this

08-02-2006, 09:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Psi_Wagon VL Extremist Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Ride: VL, VL, VL, VH, Mighty Boy x2! Posts: 219	now the dash stood out like dogs balls, so i painted it matt black with some good 'ol vht plastic vinyl paint.. also added some front speakers, wierd spot i know but theres nowhere else to put them, and i didnt want to cut the door trims. then i got the bargain of a lifetime off a mate, so out went the old 202, in with the 304 added a sle rear bumper not long ago, all work done by me. bit of a learning thing for future cars. and thats how she stands today! all for under 2k (including buying the car) i just need a burgandy roof lining.. Last edited by Psi_Wagon; 08-02-2006 at 09:05 AM.

08-02-2006, 11:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
wabbit smell something burning? Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rockhampton Ride: VK Commy slugmobile, Kia Rio, LH Torry Posts: 6,079	nice work indeed __________________ Nothing to see, here Move along, please .

08-02-2006, 11:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
1BADSS IN CUBES WE TRUST Trade Rating: (2) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Ride: LX SS Torana & VE SS V Commonwhore Posts: 3,621	Great job, I like the mat black on the VH, there should be more of it. Surely the wheels alone cost close to $2K. __________________ That is a sweet noise you got there man, I had you picked clear across the valley............ 'headbang'

08-02-2006, 03:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
sam blah Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Melb > Eastern Suburbs Ride: '97 EL Falcon Posts: 2,533	Very nice job ;D __________________ woo

08-02-2006, 08:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Psi_Wagon VL Extremist Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Ride: VL, VL, VL, VH, Mighty Boy x2! Posts: 219	and wasnt long until i was repairing rust and a few minor dings it had, and removed all the rubber side moulds.

08-02-2006, 08:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Psi_Wagon VL Extremist Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Ride: VL, VL, VL, VH, Mighty Boy x2! Posts: 219	then i thought, fk it may aswell paint it (didnt have my camera the day i painted it) now the tail lights stand out too much, so i tinted tehm...

08-02-2006, 08:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Psi_Wagon VL Extremist Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Ride: VL, VL, VL, VH, Mighty Boy x2! Posts: 219	then bought some vk indicators and a chrome boot trim (was missing) then decided the interior didnt suit, so i bout some burgandy sle interior...

08-02-2006, 11:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
mark Your friendly admin Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brisbane Ride: Posts: 8,044	nuts. i like it... good work!

08-02-2006, 05:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tiny Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney Ride: 400 Chev HQ Monaro Posts: 850	Awesome job! Thats ALOT of work toundertake but you did it and did it well! Good on ya __________________ Tiny's 400 Cube HQ Australia... LOVE IT OR LEAVE. Proud Aussie.

08-02-2006, 05:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
86berlina Moderator Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Adelaide Ride: 4 VL's 2 NA and 1 Boosted & 1 for spare parts Posts: 2,536	Top effort PSI. Looks a treat. __________________ I like boobs.

08-02-2006, 07:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Psi_Wagon VL Extremist Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Ride: VL, VL, VL, VH, Mighty Boy x2! Posts: 219	thanks for the replies, theres heeps of other little things ive done on it like heat sheilds etc, but havnt got pics atm. and the rims, they are on loan from the vl so the price of them isnt included in the total ammount lol.

09-02-2006, 03:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
azzahstylez Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Perth Australia Ride: VX II SS & VK Calais 308 Posts: 1,373	under 2g ?? top effort mate. whats the 304 got ?? wish m paint jobs turned out decent, lookin at this almost makes me think to tr yet again!!

09-02-2006, 07:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
Psi_Wagon VL Extremist Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Ride: VL, VL, VL, VH, Mighty Boy x2! Posts: 219	the engines got new pistons, cam, and i think valve springs :? extractors and thats bout it, came with a supra 5spd conversion with new clutch for $700 only took a cupla days to do the conversion, by myself too, cos i was the only one on holidays at the time haha __________________ Wagon > Sedan

09-02-2006, 07:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
azzahstylez Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Perth Australia Ride: VX II SS & VK Calais 308 Posts: 1,373	wiikid sounds good

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