I do love a good ol standard VR/VS. Was my first car and still have it thankfully. Its at that age where so many things need adressing simply from a harsh long life. I dont have funds to get her all nice and proper but will subscribe to hopefully see this one get some love in the future👍🏼
I have been waiting for this video since I first subscribed. I absolutely love VR VSs and I have 4 of them. 2 wagons and 2 Statesmans. Out of all the commodores my family has owned in my lifetime (VL, VS, VY, VF) the VSs are probably the best of the lot imo. I have done around 30.000kms in my wagon since I registered it in August 2022 and am absolutely head over heels in love with it. I go everywhere with it and it has never let me down. I have been over every inch of the car and know it like the back of my hand. The only real fault is the auto leaks a little for some reason and slips when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd. I don't skid it and always maintain it. It only gets the best parts, oils and detailing products. I bought it December 2019 for $600 a month before my 16th birthday. Took me 2.5 years to save up the money to repair it (only really needed suspension bushes plus a couple other minor things) and register it. I bought it with around 183k and I am sitting at around 212 - 213k. This car will be with me forever and I can't be apart from it. I often say that when I die, I will be cremated and have my urn put in the dash. It's not the perfect example but it's perfect to me and I often get told it's one of the cleanest wagons around.
I would say, put a compression tester on the engine to see if the rings need to be done. Then just give it a freshen up and keep it base stock. Then just a basic hand rub and give it a coat of paint. Sometimes these a sweet just being base standard.
I have a series 2 s pack ute in my shed. Had it for ages. Got big plans for it but the budget isn t matching at them moment. Btw i built custom enclosures for two 10 inch subs that live behind the seats. Sounds great but does reduce leg room. Im 5 11 but if you are 6 1 it would be a drama. Dont sell it... hard to find solid complete ones now
I’m very keen on doing a cleanup and v8 manual swap. If you wanted to sell it let me know !!! I’d keep u in the loop with the build and progress and it’s not gonna go on a track or anything! Experienced body worker and avid amature mechanic machinist !
Matey, I understand completely that you’re not keen on selling it. But…….I do have a 15 year old nephew that I’d love to do an uncle & nephew project with.. back to original I’m 45, able and would love to spend time bringing that girl back to life. He wants to be a mechanic..his dad who is an engineer, simply won’t spend time or money with him A because he doesn’t think commodore utes are worth saving & B… he think mechanical work is beneath his young bloke learning. I’m a panel beater buy trade, had one as my first apprentice car in 1996. I’ve looked a lot of places online & either find beat to a pulp utes or utes that are too much to buy. I’d love to purchase off you, canopy & all.. I am serious & have cash. I live near Tamworth NSW..and am happy talk however & whenever possible…even if you still say no. Thank you in advance & kindest regards, Mat
That's touching mate. I'll keep you and your nephew in mind, however it is unlikely I will sell it. I hope that you and your nephew find a car. If you like, I can make a video on my TikTok about this if you'd like? I have a decent following and I'm sure we could find something
Thank you kindly matey for your reply. I really appreciate you getting back to me. I’m sure we’ll find something for the little dude. And again, your thoughts & consideration is very much appreciated. I’ll keep a look out on your videos & tick tock. Cheers again champion
Your best bet is keeping it for a cold winter day because once you sell it you’ll never see it again
Came up great after a quick wash mate
I think this project would really suit getting all new standard suspension. And it becoming a parts getter and road trip vehicle
Looks pretty awesome for 500,000 kms
i say make it Roadworthy and just See how much more Kms you can put on it, its already done so much and i bet it would be happy to do more
I do love a good ol standard VR/VS. Was my first car and still have it thankfully. Its at that age where so many things need adressing simply from a harsh long life. I dont have funds to get her all nice and proper but will subscribe to hopefully see this one get some love in the future👍🏼
Hmmm, 3 seater, canopy, worn out engine 🤔 seems like some one has the perfect drag and drive build
I have been waiting for this video since I first subscribed. I absolutely love VR VSs and I have 4 of them. 2 wagons and 2 Statesmans. Out of all the commodores my family has owned in my lifetime (VL, VS, VY, VF) the VSs are probably the best of the lot imo. I have done around 30.000kms in my wagon since I registered it in August 2022 and am absolutely head over heels in love with it. I go everywhere with it and it has never let me down. I have been over every inch of the car and know it like the back of my hand. The only real fault is the auto leaks a little for some reason and slips when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd. I don't skid it and always maintain it. It only gets the best parts, oils and detailing products. I bought it December 2019 for $600 a month before my 16th birthday. Took me 2.5 years to save up the money to repair it (only really needed suspension bushes plus a couple other minor things) and register it. I bought it with around 183k and I am sitting at around 212 - 213k. This car will be with me forever and I can't be apart from it. I often say that when I die, I will be cremated and have my urn put in the dash. It's not the perfect example but it's perfect to me and I often get told it's one of the cleanest wagons around.
I would say, put a compression tester on the engine to see if the rings need to be done. Then just give it a freshen up and keep it base stock. Then just a basic hand rub and give it a coat of paint. Sometimes these a sweet just being base standard.
I have a series 2 s pack ute in my shed. Had it for ages. Got big plans for it but the budget isn t matching at them moment.
Btw i built custom enclosures for two 10 inch subs that live behind the seats. Sounds great but does reduce leg room. Im 5 11 but if you are 6 1 it would be a drama. Dont sell it... hard to find solid complete ones now
i have a dash pad sitting here in pretty decent condition from memory id be more than happy to give you
Nah mate I'd be happy to buy it! Or swap you some calais bits for your vx or something?
Just Take it haha its in my way 🤣
Ill flick you a few pictures of it Through facebook
Nice - I'm a big fan of VS Commodores.
I’m very keen on doing a cleanup and v8 manual swap. If you wanted to sell it let me know !!! I’d keep u in the loop with the build and progress and it’s not gonna go on a track or anything! Experienced body worker and avid amature mechanic machinist !
I've got a series 2 1996 VS executive sedan, shit rips mate haha
Rebuild ecotec after l67
she'll be right
Hey might make come back doesn't surprise me it's at 500000 got a vz that's done same original by the way they go and last.
restore it
Nice beard ;)
Matey, I understand completely that you’re not keen on selling it.
But…….I do have a 15 year old nephew that I’d love to do an uncle & nephew project with.. back to original
I’m 45, able and would love to spend time bringing that girl back to life.
He wants to be a mechanic..his dad who is an engineer, simply won’t spend time or money with him
A because he doesn’t think commodore utes are worth saving & B… he think mechanical work is beneath his young bloke learning.
I’m a panel beater buy trade, had one as my first apprentice car in 1996.
I’ve looked a lot of places online & either find beat to a pulp utes or utes that are too much to buy.
I’d love to purchase off you, canopy & all.. I am serious & have cash.
I live near Tamworth NSW..and am happy talk however & whenever possible…even if you still say no.
Thank you in advance & kindest regards,
Mat
That's touching mate.
I'll keep you and your nephew in mind, however it is unlikely I will sell it.
I hope that you and your nephew find a car. If you like, I can make a video on my TikTok about this if you'd like? I have a decent following and I'm sure we could find something
Thank you kindly matey for your reply. I really appreciate you getting back to me.
I’m sure we’ll find something for the little dude. And again, your thoughts & consideration is very much appreciated. I’ll keep a look out on your videos & tick tock.
Cheers again champion
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