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  1. Sandman

    Parts washer fluid

    So I acquired a parts washer today and was wondering what everyone had been using in their own? I've got plenty of Kenko degreaser I can mix up here at whatever ratio, but open to better options on the market so long as they're not drug money. Fire away folks.
  2. Sandman

    Tech 2 Adventures

    So after many years my trusty knock off Tech 2 decided to crack the sads the other week. It still turns on but gives nothing but a blank white screen, itinially I thought it was the CAN interface module which wasn't talking to the car but after testing it with another still no dice as well as...
  3. Sandman

    Freight/postage companies

    Evening folks, just wondering who people have used with good results to post car parts or other large-ish items with? Most of the time Australia post does what I need but occasionally I need to post something which is over their limits (1.2m or 22kg). In the past I've used E-Go and they seem...
  4. Sandman

    VZ LS2 Throttle body issue

    Hoping you guys might be able to provide some insight. Although its not getting driven a heap due to Covid here in Vic, my Maloo is still my daily driver and went to drive it Saturday, (had been driven the day before no issues) and it starts rough as guts and goes straight into limp mode. Long...
  5. Sandman

    VK? Quadrajet id

    So no having much work at the moment with lockdown, I've been going through my shed to see what I can get rid of and found a couple of spare carbys. The one that I'm looking for some more info is this quaddy. After some light googling, the serial number appears to be a 'VK Group A' according to...
  6. Sandman

    F150 tow rig

    So, my latest toy, project, whatever you want to call it. A 1989 Ford F150 XLT 2wd Back story is basically I needed something to tow my Skyline with, as I wasn't interested in putting a towbar on my Maloo. My goal was under $10k, old enough to be put on club reg, interesting (no late model...
  7. Sandman

    Sandman's R33 Skyline Drift project

    So this is going to be a long post but it will cover the last 6 months or so. Some people know I had a C33 Laurel I was building for the first half of the year for drifting. The project took a lot more time and money than I intended it to do and I never actually finished it. So in early June I...
  8. Sandman

    Tech 2 Diff gear calbiration

    Hi all, went to help out a mate with his VX speedo the other night to change so the dash read correctly after going from 3.08 to 3.73. Went to do this by changing the PPK value which was ll fine except the largest value you can enter is 7500, when I needed around 7630 to be bang on. It there...
  9. Sandman

    [VIC] DBA035SR Front Slotter Rotor New

    Item: DBA035SR Slotted front rotor Suits: VR VS Commodore (front) possibly others Payment: Cash Condition: Brand new in box Price: $70 Location: Lysterfield Vic 3156, Pickup only.
  10. Sandman

    VN Commodore 'the roadrunner'

    So I bought a motor today (in pieces) with the plan to grab a couple of bits off it and sell the rest off. Story goes this came out of a Canary yellow VN (assuming BT1) that was supposedly quite a solid revvy (8k supposedly lol) street car in its day. Coming with canary yellow engine covers I...
  11. Sandman

    [VIC] 2005 Holden Commodore Ute S Manual

    ITEM: 2005 VZ S Ute, Manual PRICE: $9,000 ONO LOCATION: Lysterfield Vic, 3156 YEAR: 2005 SERIES: VZ BADGE: S ENGINE: Alloytec 3.6 175kw TRANSMISSION: 6 Speed Manual COLOUR: Impulse blue WHEELS: PDW 19" TYRE CONDITION: Fronts 80% Rear 95% ODOMETER: 230,000 REGO OF CAR: Vic reg till...
  12. Sandman

    Sandmans VZ Maloo R8

    So as a few of you know I recently got my fulls and bought myself a VZ Maloo. Purchase Date: 4/7/17 Year: 2004 Odometer: 168,000 Gearbox: T56-M12 Colour: Impulse Blue As I bought it it has a full Pacemaker exhaust not sure on header size but cat back is a 3" twin, so sounds fairly beefy. Also...
  13. Sandman

    [LS2] T56 Rebuild Melbourne

    Evening all, can anyone in Melbourne reccomend someone to work on a T56? The one on my Maloo is in need of a bearing or two as is making a bit of noise under load. Not something I've dealt with in the past so have no contacts in this area. Cheers
  14. Sandman

    304 Power Steering

    Evening all, putting a 304 into my VC and have been reading that even with the corect extractors they struggle to fit around the stock power steering. So the better option is to fit the k frame and PS from a VN-VS. So was wondering what exactly was needed to pull off this conversion is it...
  15. Sandman

    [VIC] VU VY VZ Genuine Hard Lid

    LOCATION: Rowville, Melbourne, Vic DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Pickup, at a pinch could deliver it within reason. PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash CONTACT DETAILS: PM, post here Price: $400 Basically its a Genuine Black Holden hardlid for a VU-VZ Ute, its phantom black but fairly rough condition...
  16. Sandman

    [VIC] WTB VZ SS Ute 6ltr

    Long shot but if anyone knows of one let me know. Chasing basically my current VZ but in a 6ltr so an 06-07 model. So impulse blue, Manual, and pretty much immaculate bodywork. Happy to wait for the right car as I'm in no real rush. Don't mind something lightly modded but don't want anything...
  17. Sandman

    [VIC] Various Bits

    LOCATION: Rowville, Melbourne, Vic DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Can be either picked up or posted PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash for pickup, bank transfer if posting CONTACT DETAILS: PM, post here Item 1 VZ V6 Alternator (used) Good working condition $60 Item 2 Brand new Superpro upper trailing...
  18. Sandman

    VL Speedo Sensor

    Hi all, long story short chasing a VSS out of the dash of a VL. As I need one to allow me to put a autometer dash in my HQ whilst still using my current trimatic like has been done in the following thread. https://pcmhacking.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=4041 Does anyone know of a part number...
  19. Sandman

    [VIC] FS Blue VU VY VZ Ute seats

    ITEM: Blue cloth seats out of my VZ ute LOCATION: Lysterfield, Vic CONDITION: Used PRICE: $150 neg DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION:Pickup only PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash, cash or cash CONTACT DETAILS: post or PM OTHER INFO: Set of 2 seats came out of a VZ ute. In very good condition...
  20. Sandman

    Sandmans HQ Ute

    So I've been told to start a thread on my ute so here it is. Owned it a week today. 253/Trimatic combo GTS Dash etc Painted in Ford Citric Acid or a variant of. Wheels are 18" Chev Rallyes. They're brand new and came with the car, will be for sale soon and hopefully be replaced by some draglites.
  21. Sandman

    [VIC] VE FE2 Front springs

    ITEM: VE FE2 front springs LOCATION: Lysterfield Vic, 3156 CONDITION: Used PRICE: $40 DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION:Pickup preffered, could post if you really want. PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash CONTACT DETAILS:PM, post OTHER INFO: Used but in good condition.
  22. Sandman

    Blue motor clarification.

    Hi all seeking some clarification on what models the blue 308 was fitted to (calling Smitty). Looking for one in turbo pattern to go in my VC and seeing a few variations when looking at engines for sale online. I know the Blue was fitted from VC-VH and the WB series but have seen a couple of...
  23. Sandman

    Grant v Photography

    It seems to be the trend so I thought I'd show off some of my photography. I float around a few of the Melbourne cruise nights and occasionally do other bits and pieces (hence the dog shot). So enjoy. More here, Grant v Photography
  24. Sandman

    [VIC] WTB Blue 308

    DESCRIPTION: Wanted to Buy ITEM: Blue Holden 308 engine, turbo pattern. LOCATION: Victoria, I'm in South East Melbourne, but happy to travel within Vic to pickup if the price is good CONDITION: used DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: I can pickup CONTACT DETAILS: PM, post here. OTHER INFO...
  25. Sandman

    [VIC] VU VY VZ black ute pillar/window trims

    ITEM: VU VY VZ Black pillar/window trims LOCATION: Lysterfield, south east Melbourne CONDITION: Brand new in box PRICE: $80 firm for the pair DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Pickup preferred, could potentially post if you really want PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash or cash CONTACT DETAILS...
  26. Sandman

    [VIC] VU VY VZ Ute headlining set

    ITEM: Ute headlining and roof trims LOCATION: Lysterfield Vic, (south east Melbourne) CONDITION: Used PRICE: $30 DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash - Pickup only CONTACT DETAILS: PM, Post here OTHER INFO: Came out of my VZ and is in fairly good nic, a couple...
  27. Sandman

    [VIC] Wanted: VB/VB radio (non working)

    DESCRIPTION: Wanted ITEM: Looking for a VB/VC AM radio in non working condition LOCATION: South Eastern Melbourne CONDITION: Used DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Prefer pickup but happy to pay postage if that works too PAYMENT OPTIONS: sub $30 hopefully...
  28. Sandman

    [VIC] VY/VZ Black calais headlining and trim set

    ITEM: VY/VZ Black headlining and pillar trims LOCATION: Lysterfield, 3156, South east Melbourne CONDITION: Used PRICE: $150 negotible DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Pick up only, Located in Lysterfield, south east Melbourne PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash CONTACT DETAILS: PM, post here, carrier...
  29. Sandman

    Sandmans' VC SL

    So instead of spending my week studying for uni exams, I spent it buying another car. Its in fairly good nic overall, only a couple of small patches of rust I've found on it and it drives really nicely. I drove it an hour Back from Abbotsford and had no problems at all. Plans for it is giving it...
  30. Sandman

    Commodore Configurator

    Car Builder Found this today, kind of cool to play around with, or to try the look of a new colour on your car. Or just make VK's with flares like I did.
  31. Sandman

    [VZ] Removing/Replacing Door actuator and mechanism

    Some with VY/VZ's will be familiar with problems with locking the car, often being caused by the actuator. 1. Disconnect battery 2. Remove Door trim and peel back the plastic guard to allow access to the rear half of the door...
  32. Sandman

    Steel Bumper Sunday

    Some pics from Steel Bumper Sunday at the Manhattan today.
  33. Sandman

    Advice on Jack stands

    Hi everyone, was looking for advice on getting some Jack stands. Don't want any crappy sca or autobarn gear, I'm looking to get some half decent quality stands without sacrificing a kidney for some snap on's haha. I've been looking a 3000kg ones online and all I've really found so far is some...
  34. Sandman

    Sandmans' VZ S

    Name: Grant Model: VZ S (2005) Colour: Impulse blue Engine Type: 3.6 Alloytec Gearbox: 6 sp manual Suspension: FE2, Monroe shocks Wheels: PDW 19" Stereo: Pioneer 2450-BT, otherwise stock Future mods: New wheels/tyres Bilstein shocks all round Some nolathane Lowering Hi all, thought I'd show my...
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