nvmyvl Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 So Its happened, I found myself with a bit of cash and a want, rather than a need of a toy. Its been a while since ive had something old.. ive had a heap toys, and still have toys.. So i started looking around for something that was driveable, but needed work. I looked at about a dozen cars and came across this VC Commodore. Started its life as a 1.9 litre, and now has a mildy worked 308 in it. Cam, flat top pistons, Yella Terra Roller rockers, high flow oil pump etc. The engine has been stripped down and rebuilt in the last 1000 kms. Attached to the engine is a R151 Toyota 5 speed, which has also been rebuilt and a new clutch fitted. Fully Certed for all mods. VN V8 Front cross member, VL Diff, VN Front Brakes. Bad points are that the paint on the boot lid is fucked, and the doors are rusty. Small patch of rust starting under the front window. Plans are to ditch the Holley Carb thats on it. Got an Edelbrock Performer to go on. The car runs fine, but wont idle very well. Fix the rust around the window, and replace the doors with the good ones that it came with. Then get it painted by my mates missis. Anyhow, heres some pics of the old girl.... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvmyvl Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 Changed the carb over last night. from Holley 600 to an Edelbrock Performer 600. Have had more luck with Edelbrock Carbs. The Holley carbs that ive had, seem to go out of tune all the time. Its got a brand new intake manifold on it... New Carb in place And as luck would have it, the fuel line is about 100mm short.......so will grab some more fuel line today. Chucked my spare filter and housing on also changed the top radiator hose, as that had a couple of small splits in it, around the hose clamp on the thermostat housing. I will get better hose clamps while im getting the fuel line as well. Project discussion here ------> //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/54236-nvmyvls-1981-vc-commy-discussion/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvmyvl Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 New Carby all fitted and running. Now to read up on how to tune them up. Found an online manual, so will have a read up at work today. Idle was a little low at first, but after a couple of minutes, it seemed to even out and sit around the 700-750rpm mark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtPq7RTLuac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvmyvl Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Ok, so on Friday i took the old girl in for a warrant. It Failed haha. Need to replace the right tie rod end, put the rest of the exhaust back on, get 1 new tyre, and 1 headlight needs to be replaced. The tyres on the 18" wheels that it came on, were stuffed. I had a blow out on the left front, while i was driving it home, the day i got it. So i put the factory set for 17's from my SV8 on to get a warrent. The only problem was that one tyre needed to be replaced. So to fix that, i bought these... I think they suit it much better than the 18's or 17's. And they have mint tyres all round. Needed a new headlight, so bought a set. Got them from Auto Lab in Henderson. $100 a piece. I will be getting new indicators as well, but my wife never picked them up for me.... Pick a part mission this morning, to get door pockets, so i can mount some speakers in the front doors. Came off of a VS Commy. Just noticed that the cert plate, has the old rego number on it. I will get that updated, once i get the personalized plate on her. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvmyvl Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 WOF'd and Rego'd..... been doing some miles in it to.. it's like a oversized go kart to drive. Totally different to my VZ commy. Next thing to work out, is why the fans have stopped working. May just wire them to a switch on the dash, rather than turn on with the thermostat thingies that's hooked up. Got a small issue with the new carb as well.. it has a major flat spot, but only when changing into second, and only once. If I change back to first, then second again, it's not there. Only happens when it's cold to. I will have a look online and see if I can sort it. Oh and it skids like a Harley Davidson..... very disappointed haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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