Monaro VXR
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BrookST
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Yes, absolutely, it's been off the road for around 2 years and whilst I've always had plenty to keep me busy, always in the back of my mind get it back to some form of road worthiness and enjoy it. Will hopefully get around a number of events next year, will be an ongoing project......
svensktoppen
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Now get out and get her dirty 
Blackie
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Dear Lord!!!!!
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Did it break a spring at the back 
That's bl@@dy lovely, well done. They're worth saving now. Rare even back when, can't remember when I last saw one on the road. The Aussies are going nuts for them too.
That's bl@@dy lovely, well done. They're worth saving now. Rare even back when, can't remember when I last saw one on the road. The Aussies are going nuts for them too.
BrookST
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Yeah, a bit too low at the back, had bought Pedders springs for it a few years ago, think they were the sportsryder springs which are the lowest, will probably change them out in the next few months, take it up 15-20mm. It drives fine, just doesn’t sit quite right yetDid it break a spring at the back
That's bl@@dy lovely, well done. They're worth saving now. Rare even back when, can't remember when I last saw one on the road. The Aussies are going nuts for them too.
throwyourbike
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Surprisingly, I could have saved you a bit of hassle and supplied both of these bits all the way from Ballymena!
Fair play for all the work you’ve put into this. They’re worth saving.
It’s the sort of car that gets under your skin.
Hope to see you on the road soon!
svensktoppen
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Buy the other bits too, you'll need them for spares
slapshot_99
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Bro, so now you have this one sorted too, what's the next project? Another scooby dooby doo? 
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You can always wee in the garden and get a takeaway - buy another car
slapshot_99
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BrookST
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- #125
Finally got around to listing the work the Monaro VXR underwent recently -
Rear seat stitching at shoulder areas repaired.
New interior door lights.
All rotten bodywork removed from rear sill areas - new inner and outer rear sill sections fabricated and welded in, including rear subframe sill mount.
Bumpers and side skirts removed.
New rear crash bar from Pontiac GTO sourced and bolted in place.
New rear bumper brackets sourced and fitted.
Car resprayed in Sting red, including metalwork, all plastics and new metal door handles from Vauxhall Omega.
Small crease on rear arch repaired.
New bolts for side skirts purchased and fitted.
Cracked plastic boot face repaired with glass fibre and painted.
Strut brace removed, sand blasted and painted.
All brake callipers removed, stripped and refurbished, painted in gloss black, new seals purchased from Rock Auto.
Rear subframe and diff dropped out and sandblasted along with suspension arms, diff, drive shafts, covers, nuts and bolts.
Rear subframe, suspension arms, diff, drive shafts, covers rust proofed and painted, nuts and bolts covered with copper spray
Underside of car cleaned with sanding discs removed scale, surface rust and old underseal burnt off.
Underside painted with Dinitrol.
Cavities and box sections filled with cavity wax.
New brake pads purchased from Rock Auto.
New HEL brake lines purchased and fitted.
New brake pipes from engine to brake lines fitted, using copper pipe.
Engine bay chassis rail surface corrosion repaired and painted.
New black mesh purchased and fitted to bumper intakes.
New Fog-lights purchased and fitted, halo on side-lights.
New fuel lines from engine to fuel tank fitted, using copper pipe
New fuel line to fuel tank pipe and connections purchased and fitted.
New fuel line to engine pipe and connections purchased and fitted.
New grooved front brake discs purchased from BDA and fitted.
New grooved and drilled brake discs purchased from BDA and fitted.
New rear lowered coil springs from Pedders and fitted.
New rear shocks purchased from Pedders and fitted.
Driver seat support repaired.
Alloys wheels refurbished.
New alloy wheel caps purchased and fitted
New black wheel studs purchased and fitted.
Mirror unit in sun visor replaced.
Taillight repaired.
Rad cap cover sourced from Oz along with new label and fitted.
Wiper arms painted and new plug fitted.
Exhaust repaired at various locations, seized electronic valves removed, replaced with blanks.
New clamps on exhaust fitted.
Aux belts replaced.
Coolant leak at thermostat repaired.
Oil leak repaired.
x8 plugs replaced.
New 5-30w oil & oil filter added.
New brake fluid added
New K&N 57i cone filter purchased and fitted.
New number plates purchased and fitted.
Think that's it so far!