Wheres the douche bag that owns the car??? Never see him... Everything you have claimed that is hard to find... Is laughably easy to find....quick in fact... If you got the cash it requires to rebuild such a iconic car you have the cash to REBUILD IT...
For your transmission issue - check that your govenor is working properly, I suspect that will be the issue. If you do go with the hubcaps, remember to take them off before running down the strip or they may become expensive frisbees.
Good job. It's nice to see these older cars getting some love. The VP Senator was one of my earlier cars, and I let it go for for a steal. One of my biggest regrets.
A really nice attention to detail light restoration on the VP Senator and the person who ends up with it is going to get themselves a really nice modern classic! Enjoy Summernats and the Asahi...
The povo pack 14 inch silver disc style hubcaps are a fave of mine on VN's, but obviously they don't fit 15's! Enjoy Summernats for what is, and don't worry about getting too loose...
Here's what I'd do, with regards to the hub caps. Keep your nice set of steelies and purchase another set just so you can mount the hub caps without the fear of scratching them. Yes, you'll need another set of tyres, but at least you'll have the option to swap them out whenever the mood takes you.
Great video, love seeing progress on the VN and your attention to detail, hubcaps would be a great look on your car, not sure how they would look on my wagon but I have heard from many people that the quality is great
Haha, the VP, VR and VS Senators were one of the most stolen cars of its era. It's a wonder there are any left to be honest. The thieves did collectors a huge favour lol !!
Yep, I reckon go the hub caps and if you get sick of them or want to change back to the steelies look just throw some chrome dress rings on to hide the scratches from the hub cap mounts.
Maybe adjusting the cable to the auto!! And a question about the rubber strip under the hood will that slow the flow of air the the OTR intake??? Looks like it will!!
The bloke who tuned my GT500 engine swapped BF MK2 XR8 had a GT-P (can't remember the K's on it, it was under 30,000km), but the BF Cobra sedan he also owned had exactly 50km's on it- but it lived in one of those "Carcoon" tent thingys
Yes for the Hubcaps/wheel covers, it will complete the look with the 5.0L badge. But try not to loose them! older ones are known for falling off. But these a repo so should be fine I reckon. But if they do scratch the stockies, don't get them and have the ex-cop car look. Both would look good, but I wouldn't want my stockies scratched.
Could be a dodgy servo or it could be a valve body issue could be anything could be bands weird how it does it when it’s warm if it was an adjustment issue it would do it all the time
Cool vids bro, lovin the Commodore content 👍 Next time parts get a bit heavy around the workshop, head down to your local bunnings, there are always heaps of trolleys in the carpark, throw one of the big flat ones in the ute, MINT 👌
If you want improve your brakes & get a bit more room with rear coil have a think about this my son had a stroker 355 with a big cam & a vac tank but for a booster he used 1 off a VT they are smaller in diameter & a little deeper normally with big cams you loose vacuum his car brakes with the 355 & big cam his brakes was like & he had vt brakes up front standard rears it was like brakes on a Vt just if you have brake issues
@MindieJ sup mate I used to be 3Brown Eyes but I lost my other account on POOTUBE so this is me now!! Because of you and Jason at VCM I got the top end build kit and a 470 cam for my WL stato, my car is going in for dyno on the 17th will I beat you??? Just wanted to say thanks again to both yourself and Jason!!! Cheers guys!!
@@MindieJ I'm jealous 🤣 and with those amount of KMs it'd be like driving it off the factory floor. 😍 I've got a BA XT with turbo running gear, made 380hp for now while i iron out all the gremlins, was my Uncles car before he passed. He got it new at Pazlow Ford in Warrnambool before it changed to Nortan Ford, it then went to auction. I won said auction not knowing where the car came from or who owned it. Got to Greys at Dandenong, brought it home and started looking over everything, looked at the books and sure enough, I came from Warrnambool/Camperdown all the way up to Dandy to collect a car my family member owned since brand new, had its share of stone chips and small scuffs but other then that and the high ks it was absolutely mint. No mechanical issues whatsoever, I drove it back from Melbourne as it had rego, scored her for $1,100, had it all through my Ls, Red Ps and im now on my last year of Greens and she's still going strong, obviously now with BF MK2 XR6T running gear, 160XXXkm healthy motor, fresh ZF 6 Speed Auto and a litteral out of the box Diff, just finishing up all the nee turf mounts, getting the custom exhaust done up from Dump pipe back, and after its all A1 and been engineered, it'll go to Ballarat to D2i for a full interior job, sound system and Airbagged rear, XYZs up front and that'll be it, planning on keeping it until I'm dead, put way too much money into it, I've had cockheads offer me 2k because it's an "XT" but that'll change with the body kit I've got coming for it, it's obviously a BA front bar but it's in the FG GT style, 2.5 side skirts and an XR8 Boss rear bar lip, she'll look and sound the goods and I'm hoping she'll be done by July next year. that's hopful thinking though 🤣
@@MindieJ sorry man not trying to hate just got brought up to never touch a car when it’s dusty and never have with my own, rubbing finger across moves the dust and Little Rock’s in dust acts like sand paper
Off topic kinda but if you or anyone knows where I can get my hands on a vn ss front bar/skirts and a vn sv spoiler would be much appreciated. Got a VN sv110 that's got a original vp senator kit on it
Love the Senator my step dad has #92 Maronello Red VN SV89 LE id love to get for my channel one day but you VN is looking super clean man done well doing the work to her, i assume its a girl 😜 1 question where did you get the bolts coated? Shouldn't the place have cleaned them properly before they coated them?
@@MindieJ ahhh lucky iv had all my bolts and fasteners soaking in vinegar and then wire wheeled for my Gemini build as i plan to get them all zinc coated
Awesome video mate go the mighty VN looking good mate.What do u do for work bro are u a mechanic because you no a lot mechanical knowledge Woking on the VN take care brother.
@@MindieJ it’s a very cool car and I think you have it just right, some people over think things and all of a sudden you end up with Calais interior and a euro body kit. I definitely know you won’t go that far. Keep up the good work and thanks for reading and responding, it means a lot to your viewers.👍
Another great video thanks mate, just cammed my wk statesman VCM710 can’t wait to dyno it, if anyone has a free dyno available please hit me up thanks 🙏
Your problem with the auto is it's an auto Ha Ha , also i do like your content but if you could edit the swearing with a sound over it as i do watch with the kids if you watch mcm they do a good job thanks in advance if you can
Big yes to the hubcaps!
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Wheres the douche bag that owns the car??? Never see him... Everything you have claimed that is hard to find... Is laughably easy to find....quick in fact... If you got the cash it requires to rebuild such a iconic car you have the cash to REBUILD IT...
For your transmission issue - check that your govenor is working properly, I suspect that will be the issue.
If you do go with the hubcaps, remember to take them off before running down the strip or they may become expensive frisbees.
yeh from my googling that ive done the past few days everything is pointing to the govener sticking or crapping itself all together
Good job. It's nice to see these older cars getting some love. The VP Senator was one of my earlier cars, and I let it go for for a steal. One of my biggest regrets.
They’re a great car
A really nice attention to detail light restoration on the VP Senator and the person who ends up with it is going to get themselves a really nice modern classic! Enjoy Summernats and the Asahi...
thanks Brendan its definitely come out very good
The povo pack 14 inch silver disc style hubcaps are a fave of mine on VN's, but obviously they don't fit 15's! Enjoy Summernats for what is, and don't worry about getting too loose...
Here's what I'd do, with regards to the hub caps. Keep your nice set of steelies and purchase another set just so you can mount the hub caps without the fear of scratching them. Yes, you'll need another set of tyres, but at least you'll have the option to swap them out whenever the mood takes you.
Not an option, no room
I've been working on cars for over 20 years and I still don't get how people have the patience to work on interiors. Great vid mate!
I love doing interiors
Great video, love seeing progress on the VN and your attention to detail, hubcaps would be a great look on your car, not sure how they would look on my wagon but I have heard from many people that the quality is great
thanks Antonio
Haha, the VP, VR and VS Senators were one of the most stolen cars of its era. It's a wonder there are any left to be honest. The thieves did collectors a huge favour lol !!
Love the car a LOT! Cool that your boss lets you film it and such. Awesome.
Yeh he’s alright I guess
Yep, I reckon go the hub caps and if you get sick of them or want to change back to the steelies look just throw some chrome dress rings on to hide the scratches from the hub cap mounts.
agree'd
Yes for the hubcaps love your videos keep up the work
Thanks Chris 🙂
The dust shield on brakes r first thing I check if there’s a metal noise from that area 😂😂 learnt that the hard way haha
Another good vid mate!
Big yes for the hubcaps I reckon but not for when you’re at the track!
definitely would be removed at the track
Maybe adjusting the cable to the auto!! And a question about the rubber strip under the hood will that slow the flow of air the the OTR intake??? Looks like it will!!
cable is fine as i said in the video and would be all the time if it was an adjustment issue
A big yes to the hubcaps!! Would look so good, I have a VY R8 and still ordered the hub caps just to keep
Good choice!
The bloke who tuned my GT500 engine swapped BF MK2 XR8 had a GT-P (can't remember the K's on it, it was under 30,000km), but the BF Cobra sedan he also owned had exactly 50km's on it- but it lived in one of those "Carcoon" tent thingys
Thanks for another great video I like the hubcaps 👍👍
Thanks mate
Yes for the Hubcaps/wheel covers, it will complete the look with the 5.0L badge. But try not to loose them! older ones are known for falling off. But these a repo so should be fine I reckon. But if they do scratch the stockies, don't get them and have the ex-cop car look. Both would look good, but I wouldn't want my stockies scratched.
Hub caps for sure. I think VN's are synonymous with steelies. So to see a capped up one with an cheeky LS1 would be *amazing*.
agree'd
Keep the chasers, looks tough as with them, it's period for that car too. Caps are too easily damaged IMO. Love the vid and enjoy nats 👌👌👌
Thanks 👍
Big yes to hub cups depending on the quality of them 🙌🏽
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Great video mate . What about the old vw in background
Employee’s car
Probably the best looking caps Holden made. Keen to see what's up with that auto.
i agree aswel as VLT hubcaps
Great video as always best part of my day keep up the great work chrisfix Australian
Awesome! Thank you!
@@MindieJ hope Summernats is going well
@@james22939 its alright i guess haha
Ask your boss would he swap for Vl berlina 😉 and hubcaps for sure, I heard the vl ones he sells come off easy, not sure about these ones tho
who re did the seats 👌
just a local upholsterer, any upholsterer would be able to do it
@@MindieJ sweet as keep up the videos 💯👌
Nah to hubbies. I thought you moved for a second there when I noticed it was a sunny day whilst washing the car
Haha yeh haven’t had nice weather in Melbourne for a while
Could be a dodgy servo or it could be a valve body issue could be anything could be bands weird how it does it when it’s warm if it was an adjustment issue it would do it all the time
Do you think that strong strong magnets would hold the hubcaps on? That could keep the wheel finish looking good.
might be an option
why didnt you put a brake light in there to make it look like it should be there and not missing?
Because I don’t have one
@@MindieJ just goto wreckers, shouldn't be too hard ?? they are al the same, vn, vp, vr, vs i think
Cool vids bro, lovin the Commodore content 👍
Next time parts get a bit heavy around the workshop, head down to your local bunnings, there are always heaps of trolleys in the carpark, throw one of the big flat ones in the ute, MINT 👌
Noted!
Hey Chris I know this is an old video but do you remember where you got the igntion coils from?
Ebay
If you want improve your brakes & get a bit more room with rear coil have a think about this my son had a stroker 355 with a big cam & a vac tank but for a booster he used 1 off a VT they are smaller in diameter & a little deeper normally with big cams you loose vacuum his car brakes with the 355 & big cam his brakes was like & he had vt brakes up front standard rears it was like brakes on a Vt just if you have brake issues
It has VT brakes and booster
@MindieJ sup mate I used to be 3Brown Eyes but I lost my other account on POOTUBE so this is me now!! Because of you and Jason at VCM I got the top end build kit and a 470 cam for my WL stato, my car is going in for dyno on the 17th will I beat you??? Just wanted to say thanks again to both yourself and Jason!!! Cheers guys!!
good to hear :)
Love the clips brother. I'm very curious for whats install for your next project. Not a fan of the hubcaps keep the chasers.
i dont have a next project
Yes for the hubbies! I got a set of his vl turbo ones and quality is very good
Good to hear man
What’s ya boss man asking for the Senator?
50k Stuart
A No to the hubcaps clever idea using wheelie chair for the VP Seats
yeh im pretty clever haha
Great stuff there mate
I really enjoy all of your contents
From Bill
Thanks Bill
The hub caps would look mint with the 5L badge 👌
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Who did the re-foam and repair work on the seats please?
Any motor trimmer would be able to do it but Tuckers Marine Upholstery did these
Grate video VP looks amazing.
Where did you get the rims repaired ?
Local panel shop
That GT-P Is speaking my language mate 😍
Amazing car, lucky enough to take for a bit of a drive aswel
@@MindieJ I'm jealous 🤣 and with those amount of KMs it'd be like driving it off the factory floor. 😍 I've got a BA XT with turbo running gear, made 380hp for now while i iron out all the gremlins, was my Uncles car before he passed. He got it new at Pazlow Ford in Warrnambool before it changed to Nortan Ford, it then went to auction. I won said auction not knowing where the car came from or who owned it. Got to Greys at Dandenong, brought it home and started looking over everything, looked at the books and sure enough, I came from Warrnambool/Camperdown all the way up to Dandy to collect a car my family member owned since brand new, had its share of stone chips and small scuffs but other then that and the high ks it was absolutely mint. No mechanical issues whatsoever, I drove it back from Melbourne as it had rego, scored her for $1,100, had it all through my Ls, Red Ps and im now on my last year of Greens and she's still going strong, obviously now with BF MK2 XR6T running gear, 160XXXkm healthy motor, fresh ZF 6 Speed Auto and a litteral out of the box Diff, just finishing up all the nee turf mounts, getting the custom exhaust done up from Dump pipe back, and after its all A1 and been engineered, it'll go to Ballarat to D2i for a full interior job, sound system and Airbagged rear, XYZs up front and that'll be it, planning on keeping it until I'm dead, put way too much money into it, I've had cockheads offer me 2k because it's an "XT" but that'll change with the body kit I've got coming for it, it's obviously a BA front bar but it's in the FG GT style, 2.5 side skirts and an XR8 Boss rear bar lip, she'll look and sound the goods and I'm hoping she'll be done by July next year. that's hopful thinking though 🤣
Came for my ocd fix, wasn't disappointed 👌👌
haha thanks mate
Definitely on team hub caps
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Senator would be good apart from the 2 scratches you put in it from wiping it with dust
Whole car is getting detailed before sale but ok
@@MindieJ sorry man not trying to hate just got brought up to never touch a car when it’s dusty and never have with my own, rubbing finger across moves the dust and Little Rock’s in dust acts like sand paper
Great show mate , I love the pursuit look , cool as fuck .👍
Thanks Mark
Governor valve sticking
I feel like u should try out the hubcaps And feel like there gonna look good
I agree
Shifter cable adjusted correctly ?
Yes as I said in the video
Off topic kinda but if you or anyone knows where I can get my hands on a vn ss front bar/skirts and a vn sv spoiler would be much appreciated. Got a VN sv110 that's got a original vp senator kit on it
Mindi spec hsv.the guy will be stoked uv worked ur magic.
shes gold
Boss is a million times more pedantic with cars than me
I bet the values doubled.i seen that first vid where u walked around the car saying what it needs doing to complete it.so tidy now.good job
@@lukefox4170 a lot more than doubled, this was a very cheap car to begin with
16k subs. Yewww. Congrats mate. Hub caps look trick.
Thanks Stephen
Love the Senator my step dad has #92 Maronello Red VN SV89 LE id love to get for my channel one day but you VN is looking super clean man done well doing the work to her, i assume its a girl 😜
1 question where did you get the bolts coated? Shouldn't the place have cleaned them properly before they coated them?
they dont wire wheel them it just goes through a chemical process, you need to remove debris yourself for the best result
@@MindieJ ahhh lucky iv had all my bolts and fasteners soaking in vinegar and then wire wheeled for my Gemini build as i plan to get them all zinc coated
Saw that coming with the backing plate touching rotor common as all fuck
Most likely from when I dropped the front end out
Nice vid. I reakon no hubcaps, but maybe 15" chrome dress rings.
It had dress rings I threw them in the bin
Love the 5L Hubcaps
You and me both
Awesome video mate go the mighty VN looking good mate.What do u do for work bro are u a mechanic because you no a lot mechanical knowledge Woking on the VN take care brother.
Nah not a mechanic, thanks Michael
Nay to the caps, great vid mate 👍
Thanks 👍
Hey mate! Loving the content the Vn and VP looking mint!
What do you do for a job mate?
Mostly walk around trying to look busy
Zip your boots up and yes, get the hubcaps
Yes mum
Definitely get the hub caps 😍
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Who did the trim
local trimmer, tuckers marine upholstery
@@MindieJ did he supply the trim as well,
@@mikecast1525 trim wasn’t touched, just re-foamed
@@MindieJ I got a vp clubsport almost all done
How long are you going away for a week no worries mate I’ll get it going for you. 😂👌🏼
Swap the VN for the VP?
No thanks
Hey mate, great vid, what’s the rough asking price on the VF Redline??
It’s $49,990
@@MindieJ Wow!!! 😥
Hey bro do you still have your cefero
I do
Big NO to the hubcaps, did you ever see the cops in their BT1 chasing crook’s with gay hubcaps on 🤣😂
I don’t own a BT1
@@MindieJ You sure as hell have made an effort to make it look like one.
@@tonxbezzina7015 it looks like every other VN exec 🤷🏼♂️
@@MindieJ it’s a very cool car and I think you have it just right, some people over think things and all of a sudden you end up with Calais interior and a euro body kit. I definitely know you won’t go that far. Keep up the good work and thanks for reading and responding, it means a lot to your viewers.👍
Very good vid Chris
Thanks Billi
Yes to hubcaps
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Awesome video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Enjoy your time at summernats mate 👍🔥💞
thanks mate
Sexiest car out. I have a red 93 VP v6 auto and would coom for this.
Definitely a great looking car
Theirs no heat in the box after 30 seconds mate. Sounds like once the trans gets to pressure theirs an internal issue
yes for the hubcaps
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Yes to the caps 👌
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Definitely no hub caps
booooooo!
Yes to caps
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Yes to the hubcaps
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Good content mate 👌🏻
thanks mate
hubcaps are fowl.
good thing it's a personal opinion thing though.
Go the hubbys!
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100% hubcaps!
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Bro put Walky wheels or hsv wheels
No thanks
No hubcaps
Hubcaps would look mint, but their are few dirty rats out there that would probably borrow them and not return them
Car is never out of my sight so not a problem
Exactly the reason I'm scared to put them on my daily VN wagon haha
Another great video thanks mate, just cammed my wk statesman VCM710 can’t wait to dyno it, if anyone has a free dyno available please hit me up thanks 🙏
good luck with the car man
@@MindieJ thanks bro getting it tuned Tuesday can’t wait 😝
grey bumpers and hubcaps 100%
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Coolio
deffs coolio
Get the hubcaps they look grouse!
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How does one put a pasty back into a car with his gfs jeans on . You have skill mate.
A pasty?
Parcel shelf 🤣
Nice Bogan mobile. Some CUB will pay big $$$ for it.
Hope so
Your problem with the auto is it's an auto Ha Ha , also i do like your content but if you could edit the swearing
with a sound over it as i do watch with the kids if you watch mcm they do a good job thanks in advance if you can
Get the hub caps
i agree
Cefiro
yes
Big no to the hubcaps, it would degrade the Interceptor look in my opinion.
Interceptors are the most degrading possible look for any commodore haha
@@MindieJ Nahhh man…. You love them just like the rest of us.
Interceptors for the win… 👌
Hub caps are a big no for any kind of motor sport. Function over form.... Plus hub caps just kinda suck in general🤙
Motorsport? It’s a street car
Sounds like there is a lot of shit mechanics around your way first the diff then the tuner now the box 🤪🤪🤣
what happened with the tuner? and i dont know what the auto problem is could be something ive done
Big NO to the hubcaps. Why cover up perfectly good interceptors & deface them. Enjoy Summernats.
They’re trailer wheels 😂
Anyone sees vp senator 135 please msg me for reward