_DIAMOND GAZZA_
Posted 09 September 2014 - 12:07 AM
Hi guys, curious to see if any of you or your mates have put a Commodore VL dash/consol in a LH or LX. If so how did it go, and how hard was it. The reason is, I want to put a RB30ET in my LH, and put in a more modern (slightly) dash. The main reason is my first car was a VL Turbo and my second was a LX and I would like to mix the looks together if possible. I know it can be done, as I saw it somewhere about 15 years ago.
Just after some pointers, advice, pics, etc. Thanks!
_Bomber Watson_
Posted 09 September 2014 - 12:56 AM
Commy dashes in Toranas are always butt frOcking ugly and just wrong.
The VL dash is probably the butt frOcking uglyest and most wrong of all commy dashes.
I have never seen a VL dash in a Torana, but i would assume it would be close to the buttest frOckingest uglyest wrongest thing ever to be dreamed up by a human being.
Cheers.
_Lazarus_
Posted 09 September 2014 - 08:53 AM
I take it you're not keen on the idea DJ ?
_Bomber Watson_
Posted 09 September 2014 - 10:02 AM
Cool
Posted 09 September 2014 - 10:36 AM
I think if you wanted to modernize the cab a nice uc dash would be a far better option.....
_judgelj_
Posted 09 September 2014 - 10:48 AM
Go for it, mate. As long as you like it!
_LHSL308_
Posted 09 September 2014 - 11:37 AM
_Bomber Watson_
Posted 09 September 2014 - 12:27 PM
Forgot to use the sarcasm font with the UC comment...Though its a much nicer looking dash than a VL one.
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Posted 09 September 2014 - 01:19 PM
Personaly, I think the Torana dash or the HJ 4 guage dash are some of the best dashes Holden have ever done.
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Posted 09 September 2014 - 01:33 PM
I think the VL dash is deeper ? , you will probably end up with knees in the dash .
Heckler Extraordinaire
Posted 09 September 2014 - 01:46 PM
The VL dash as a bit wider & needs some trimming, but it will fit.
_DIAMOND GAZZA_
Posted 09 September 2014 - 04:58 PM
I think the VL dash is deeper ? , you will probably end up with knees in the dash .
Good job I got short legs then.
The VL dash as a bit wider & needs some trimming, but it will fit.
A UC dash in an LH hmmm, well thats gotta be the dumbest idea i've ever heard. If your not on the sauce get off the ice then.
Personally I dont think a VL dash would be a bad option as it is of a similar size, you would just have to marry up the rest of the interior to suit.
I will hunt for a cheap dash assy, and see how it goes then. Not much to loose.
Go for it, mate. As long as you like it!
Thanks judgelj. I know it's really all about what I want as I will be the owner, so I will certainly do it how I want it, as long as it's possible and not beyond my skill. Otherwise I will compromise to suit my ability and budget.
I think if you wanted to modernize the cab a nice uc dash would be a far better option.....
Well Bomber, my plan C is to buy a UC and use its dash etc and stick the RB30ET in, and use my LH as a donor to change front and rear section so it no longer looks like a UC on the outside, but instead looks like a LX. Keep the inside looking like a UC and the engine of a VL Turbo.
Thanks guys. Keep the comments and advice coming.
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Posted 09 September 2014 - 05:25 PM
Just customize it the way you want,if you plan on going "all out" just build a complete new dash with after market instruments,much easier.
_judgelj_
Posted 09 September 2014 - 06:43 PM
Yeah i like how people see the question as 'what is your personal taste', instead of 'can it be done'. You know what they say about opinions.
Edited by judgelj, 09 September 2014 - 06:44 PM.
Green Eggs and Spam
Posted 09 September 2014 - 06:56 PM
I have no idea what a VL dash looks like.
That being said, would it be possible to modify a VL cluster, or the gauges themselves to fit in the Torana dash?
Its just a thought.
Green Eggs and Spam
Posted 09 September 2014 - 07:15 PM
http://www.ebay.com....=item3394fb1a02
Looks like you could chop that up easily enough to fit into the Torana dash.
Cool
Posted 09 September 2014 - 07:20 PM
_Lazarus_
Posted 09 September 2014 - 07:55 PM
http://www.ebay.com....=item3394fb1a02
Looks like you could chop that up easily enough to fit into the Torana dash.
I'm with Yeshua Messiah on this one.
Way back in '98 or '99 Street Machine did a feature on an FC fitted with an RB 30E. The guy had cut the VL instrument panel to fit in the FC fascia. Looked good and would make wiring it up much easier, though I think CAE do a plug in harness anyway.
Would be easy to do the same with a UC dash or with some frigging around an LH / X dash too I guess.
_Lazarus_
Posted 09 September 2014 - 08:19 PM
Which just reminded me of something -
He said he took the VL diff and used two standard length short axles and just shortened one side of the housing. Not sure what width that would be but FC rear track is 54.5" or 1384.3mm. He had old school dished mags on it though. I think it was converted to HQ pattern.
A VL Turbo diff would be even better if you happened to trip over one somewhere.
Disregard if this type of swap is ancient Torana folklore.
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