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by RedCentreBluey
Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:40 am
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Steering
Topic: Suspension refresh, what additional parts are needed?
Replies: 3
Views: 9227

Re: Suspension refresh, what additional parts are needed?

Unless your PPV's are different, there are no bottom 'isolators', certainly not in the Aussie cars. The top rubbers are probably ok, but the bearings may be loose. When you pull the strut assemblies apart to refurbish, you will get a plethora of little steel balls goin everywhere, toss the bearings....
by RedCentreBluey
Mon Mar 13, 2017 7:28 am
Forum: Body, Appearance, Interior, & Detailing
Topic: Rear side window trims falling off
Replies: 26
Views: 60134

Re: Rear side window trims falling off

I had this problem with my WM
I asked about a fix, and was told, if I had the metal part, a whole tube of Cyanoacrilate glue (super glue) would fix.
Or a generous application of Elmers or some such. It's just glued on, so if it comes loose or falls right off, just glue it back on
by RedCentreBluey
Mon Mar 13, 2017 7:21 am
Forum: Body, Appearance, Interior, & Detailing
Topic: Can Chevy SS and Caprice PPV panels can be swapped?
Replies: 6
Views: 16687

Re: Can Chevy SS and Caprice PPV panels can be swapped?

From the B-Pillar forward the Caprice and Commodore based cars are the same, except for the exterior panels forward of the firewall. This means that you could put a Caprice nose on a G8 for example,, it will bolt right up, just change fenders, bumper and bonnet and grille. Likewise you could put an ...
by RedCentreBluey
Mon Mar 13, 2017 7:11 am
Forum: Body, Appearance, Interior, & Detailing
Topic: trunk lid pull-down handle
Replies: 10
Views: 17966

Re: trunk lid pull-down handle

Don't use the lip spoiler as a handle, the mounting is not super secure, it's enough to keep it there only, so it would not take long before it begins to feel loose
by RedCentreBluey
Mon Mar 13, 2017 7:06 am
Forum: Body, Appearance, Interior, & Detailing
Topic: TAIlLIGHT REMOVAL
Replies: 12
Views: 19594

Re: TAIlLIGHT REMOVAL

Heyyyyyyyyyyyy, these ain't British cars ya know...
by RedCentreBluey
Sun Mar 05, 2017 7:46 am
Forum: Body, Appearance, Interior, & Detailing
Topic: Blacked out trim
Replies: 7
Views: 16146

Re: Blacked out trim

The stance is 100% normal on all Caprice cars, it's actually a clever illusion. Note that the bottom of the side sills are parallel to ground Then the bottom of the doors, and the styling spear is raised at the rear. Then the crease line just below the door handles is lifted even more Then finally t...
by RedCentreBluey
Tue Feb 28, 2017 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Australian people
Replies: 10
Views: 17689

Re: Australian people

There's plenty of cars here, and with many many parts common between Commodore and Caprice, they would sell. I learned recently that even the NT government has problems with this local dealer, there are lots of Holden AND Toyota cars on the Government fleet that he could be supporting, but alas... T...
by RedCentreBluey
Tue Feb 28, 2017 7:14 am
Forum: Wheels / Tires
Topic: GMH Caprice Rims Prices
Replies: 23
Views: 39699

Re: GMH Caprice Rims Prices

Those wheels are off Holden Caprice WM Series II. The Series 1 Caprice wheels were similar but without the sideways kink in the spokes. Both are 18" and take 245/ZR45/18 tyres. The wheels have a machined finish on the outer face and a generous coating of clear lacquer which can become chipped, ...
by RedCentreBluey
Tue Feb 28, 2017 6:54 am
Forum: Caprice PPV's for sale
Topic: 2011 Caprice PPV 9C3 31K miles reduced to $23,500
Replies: 8
Views: 16641

Re: 2011 Caprice PPV 9C3 31K miles reduced to $23,500

The thread is a little oldish, but...

Those wheels are WM Caprice (VE Series) Series II.
by RedCentreBluey
Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:24 pm
Forum: V6 Engine tech (LFX)
Topic: A look at what lurks under the hood of the V6 Caprice
Replies: 15
Views: 51850

Re: A look at what lurks under the hood of the V6 Caprice

and here's the earlier (07) VE/WM Series 1 version. Note the Alloy intake plenum Top Manifold, and the different intake air box, which has a chamber for smoothing out air pulses, and then the variations in small plumbing. There is also usually a pair of covers above each Cylinder Head, with a row of...