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5.7heaven
07-04-2012, 01:06 PM
your thoughts people?

i realise the monaro tail lights are what distinguish it from the commodores, along with the 5m tall rear window lol, but with the growing amount of people putting monaro lights on their vt-vx commodores, i though why not go the other way. hell it might be the only car out there with VT tail lights on it one day. i honestly love the look of the VT Concept Monaro that was put on show in 1998.
http://garage77.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/vt-coupe02.jpg

still contemplating whether to run the rear garnish or not

FLY-346
07-04-2012, 01:57 PM
I don't love nor do I hate it. Kind of takes away the Monaro look, but if done on the right colour car with the right wheels it may look good.

bush_basha
07-04-2012, 02:06 PM
Yeh I like it, it doesn't look to bad, would need the garnish IMO. The colour of that car is what probably sets it off, maybe another colour might not suit

kayman
07-04-2012, 04:30 PM
I say do it. If i ever bought a monaro i was going to do exactly this.

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HSV,_I_GOT_ONE
07-04-2012, 06:08 PM
I've seen it done here and it looks great. When I was following it took a little while to work out what was so different about the "VT" ahead of me. In the flesh it does look good!

macca_779
07-04-2012, 06:43 PM
I've always said if I ever had a monaro I'd do it too. Looks much better than the monaro lights.


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VTR8Clubby
07-04-2012, 06:45 PM
I like it too.

I'm a bit biased though.:D

QIKMIK
07-04-2012, 07:00 PM
Another vote here for the VT Monaro. That's the way it was designed.

What colour is your V2?

Mick

Edit: answered that one myself. The red should look pretty good.

Nastas
07-04-2012, 08:26 PM
The vt garnish is too dated for my liking. The vx berlina lights and garnish could look good but

Drewie
07-04-2012, 09:18 PM
Looks good, really suits the lines of the Monaro.

Troutman
08-04-2012, 12:07 PM
I've seen it done once. Definitely something I'd consider.

The concept also had a standard VT SS front end... that would be pushing the envelope but I'd probably consider making a proper Commodore Coupe concept replica...

Toddler78
08-04-2012, 12:14 PM
I ran my monaro in this form for a while and liked it. I even put my old VT S bar on it for a while. looked exactly the same as the concept vehicle. changed it all back to standard cause I had a mate that wanted to by my VT lights and garnish. Id say do it, I think it really suits it

planetdavo
08-04-2012, 12:33 PM
I think it just goes to show how great the uncluttered lines of the original VT were. Fashions change and people are always looking for the next look, but looking back you can see why it was so successful. It so easily transferred into a great looking coupe.
I think it's a very clean look, so if you don't care about what others think, do it! You can always reverse it in the future.

Puppeteere
15-04-2012, 08:50 PM
I loved the look of the concept, but i think the rear end suited the darker colours much better. Add to the fact that it also had VT rear bar and side skirts which may have integrated the look. In the red i like the VZ blacked out tail lights. IMO though, so go with what you like.

VNV8
20-04-2012, 07:19 PM
I agree that the Vt lights work better with the standard lights (hence my monaro lights). I have seen a vx with the standard solid garnish and the VT tail lights (just the outers), it looked pretty good, and something different. obviously there would be no reflectors or reverse lights so quite illegal but looked good anyway. have to say i love any 'hot-plate' style tail lights from skylines to monaro's so I'm biased i guess.

5.7heaven
20-04-2012, 08:55 PM
im gonna give it a go. can get a brand new garnish from holden for only $130, plus some tail lights from a wreckers for the same price for a pair. i wont get rid of the original lights or garnish in case i dont like it. will post pics when its done, should be next week some time.
thanks for the opinions boys!

5.7heaven
24-04-2012, 12:48 PM
Picked up the garnish and lights today. Only thing is the plastic trim that runs under the garnish. Should I try colour match it or make it chrome sorta like the VY executive boot?

El Narros
24-04-2012, 01:00 PM
Hey bro, color match it.

5.7heaven
24-04-2012, 01:19 PM
if you're home tomorrow i'll swing by chris, dunno what colour its gonna be yet but will leave it as is til its painted

El Narros
24-04-2012, 06:11 PM
Hey man. now worries, I have some spray cans. It will look schmick

V28VX37
24-04-2012, 08:22 PM
I've seen a few photos of Pontiac GTOs with Commodore tail lights, here's one from LS1GTO (link (http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105086)):

http://ls1gto.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=43299&stc=1&d=1158527366

Personally I'm not a fan but props for giving it a go.

I reckon the dark blood red CV8-R tail lights are the best for any colour Monaro/Coupe.

5.7heaven
24-04-2012, 09:02 PM
yeh they're the VX lights, you're right, it doesnt look nice. this is the end product. will take better pics tomorrow. only difference was the rear wiring harness for the tail lights, they changed globe harness!! will take batter pics tomorrow once i get the other wiring harness and the driver side lights in...IMO i love it, always did love the VT look

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/521724_10150819039023891_608083890_9708229_5616830 17_n.jpg

El Narros
24-04-2012, 09:15 PM
By the way I actually made quite a few of those boot panels that you just replaced when I worked in a factory, I probably ruined more trying to schampfer the edge.

macca_779
24-04-2012, 09:18 PM
yeh they're the VX lights, you're right, it doesnt look nice. this is the end product. will take better pics tomorrow. only difference was the rear wiring harness for the tail lights, they changed globe harness!! will take batter pics tomorrow once i get the other wiring harness and the driver side lights in...IMO i love it, always did love the VT look

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/521724_10150819039023891_608083890_9708229_5616830 17_n.jpg

Looks fantastic mate. Get a full car shot up during day


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5.7heaven
24-04-2012, 09:33 PM
The wreckers had the plastic trim that goes under the garnish for $40. When I got there they had a red one too, so they gave me that one. Turns out its a VX clubsport trim with the 250 LS1 badge in the corner. Score for me!

5.7heaven
25-04-2012, 07:40 PM
here's the finished product lads. Very pleased how it turned out. took a good clay bar and polish to get it shining like it should. VT lights dropped straight in, needed to swap end harness with a VT harness on each side for the globes to plug in. I have the wiring loom for the reverse lights but will get a sparky to put them in, looks like a bit too much soldering for me.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/564164_10150821381378891_608083890_9715645_1945770 620_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403386_10150821381538891_608083890_9715646_1942587 157_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/545006_10150821381618891_608083890_9715647_1520863 0_n.jpg

El Narros
25-04-2012, 08:35 PM
Go down to Stratton and see the captain, he'll do it for you.

V28VX37
25-04-2012, 08:37 PM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403386_10150821381538891_608083890_9715646_1942587 157_n.jpg

I certainly wasn't sure at first but this ^^^ looks pretty darn good! :goodjob:

zorro
25-04-2012, 08:56 PM
I like it, tbh if mine I would of left the centre garnish or maybe even done vx lights plus Calais/HSV garnish & removed the lion bage.

Looks good and certainly different from the others!

5.7heaven
25-04-2012, 09:07 PM
I thought about leaving the garnish off and keeping it flat. Decided to run with it, I'll hook up the reverse lights and see how I feel after a few weeks. I love it so far, definitely turns heads

charlie15
25-04-2012, 09:28 PM
I'm not a fan, it makes it look old and somewhat skinnier from the rear. Never was a fan of the vt ss rear lights. Each to their own though.

zorro
25-04-2012, 09:51 PM
I thought about leaving the garnish off and keeping it flat. Decided to run with it, I'll hook up the reverse lights and see how I feel after a few weeks. I love it so far, definitely turns heads

If not satisfied get the vt garnish painted, looks a lot better as a flat colour than the monaro/vx garnish as its slightly different.

kayman
26-04-2012, 07:26 AM
I think it looks bloody fantastic. Was a bit sceptical about doing it on the red car but it looks top notch. Almost makes me want to sell my senator for a monaro.

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5.7heaven
26-04-2012, 09:29 AM
Thanks guys I appreciate the feedback. Both positive and negative

Stewge
26-04-2012, 10:45 AM
I think it looks great. My only niggle (could just be camera angle though), the car looks so damn high!

VXSS346
26-04-2012, 01:19 PM
Looks pretty good to me. :yup:

I also do actually like the VX lights in the other pic too.

Never really liked the Monaro taillights much. (especially after every second commodore owner put them on too. :vpo:)

Re this car: Like it or hate it, at least its neat and tastefully done, unlike many other mods I've seen on cars. :spew:

Well done :goodjob:

El Narros
26-04-2012, 01:40 PM
That was pointed out yesterday, i think its the black wheels that do it.

5.7heaven
28-04-2012, 05:56 PM
yeh could be the wheels. its only FE2 so its not SL or SSL

Troutman
28-04-2012, 08:11 PM
Looks good.

Only issue with that GTO with the VX tails is he won't have any rear reflectors now. You'll recall the VX had reflectors in the rear bumper.

Spider
28-04-2012, 08:41 PM
Looks good.

Only issue with that GTO with the VX tails is he won't have any rear reflectors now. You'll recall the VX had reflectors in the rear bumper.

The VX SS had the reflectors. Other models without the reflectors in the bumper have the reflectors in the taillights.

vhsle5ltr
28-04-2012, 08:42 PM
Need to use the Berlina / Calais tail lights as they DO have the reflectors built in.

Troutman
28-04-2012, 09:10 PM
Ah my bad. 8)

zorro
30-04-2012, 03:34 PM
When does it get VT sII SS front end swap??

5.7heaven
30-04-2012, 04:11 PM
hmmmmm thats after diff gears. Its all stone chipped ATM, plus bonnet is badly chipped too