VK Calais 333 Pack

[CALAIS-333]

This is my first post.
I hope the photo works.
I am currently building up a VK Calais.
Model : 1985 VK CALAIS 333 PACK
Paint : Factory Tuxedo Black
Interior : Factory leather
Engine : LS1 (VT SS)
Gearbox : T56
Diff : VL Turbo

The car has had a complete bare metal respray. The body has never been in an accident.
The only rusted panel behind the rear screen has been replaced.
The interior has been retrimmed to original look.
Build time to date is about 18 months.



http://earlycommodoreclub.freeforums.org/download/file.php?id=156&mode=view

[andrewslr]

Can't see the phot but you have a rare beast there. Should be an interesting build, good luck and looking forward to some photos.

[Jag530G]

Hope to see more photos, I loved the VK Calais, mainly for the digital dash board. Can't ever remember seeing a Tuxedo Black one. Tuxedo Black must be one of the rarer old Holden colours, I've only ever seen the Brock VC HDT in black.

What's the 333 Pack? Is that the 4 speed manual and B Cast Heads package?

Cheers, Matthew

[CLUBRED]

333 auto, 334 manual. According to HDT.

[Woodchukka]

Will be good to see this come together.

[Stevieboy34]

+1 for more pics!! This is a dream build for me, I love seeing thisstuff. LS1 power with the weight of a VK!! I so wish I was brave enough to attempt a build like this! What is in store for interior and dash, you mentioned original so is that a retrim of the old stuff? Wheels?

[vfblack]

Where did you get the interior retrimmed and have you got any pics

[Pickles]

I had a Tuxedo Black HDT Director, it was a 334 pack. Reg. No. "HDT CD"......was in a few mags!
Cheers, Pickles.

[Smitty]

333 auto, 334 manual. According to HDT.

333 and 334 packs in the Calais were standard Holden production build items ....

and
VK SLs were similarly available with 134 packs and Berlinas with 234 packs (5.0 4 spd M21 manuals )
I had a 234 Berlina as a GMH co car :)

[CALAIS-333]

http://earlycommodoreclub.freeforums.org/download/file.php?id=65&mode=view

http://earlycommodoreclub.freeforums.org/download/file.php?id=76&mode=view

Eight months ago it was was a bare metal shell.

333 packs were :-
3 = Calais
3 = V8 304
3 = Trimatic

Pickles
I have the arcticle on the "HDT CD". It is what inspired me to do this build.
I have not seen another Tuxedo black Calais with the leather interior.

[CALAIS-333]

vf black

This is the drivers seat. The rest are packed away or at the trimmer.
Trimmer is Peter Blackman. Did a good jod to match the original look.
http://earlycommodoreclub.freeforums.org/download/file.php?id=132&mode=view

[SV300]

Hmmm I do remember this car,


I had a Tuxedo Black HDT Director, it was a 334 pack. Reg. No. "HDT CD"......was in a few mags!
Cheers, Pickles.

James

[Jimbob77]

This looks like a great build.
Well done - combo of LS1 in VK = Excellent.
My second car was a VK V8 - I loved it!!

[Micks]

Doing a very meticulous job of this! subscribed..watching with much interest. :goodjob:

[CALAIS-333]

http://earlycommodoreclub.freeforums.org/download/file.php?id=166&mode=view

Slowly getting there.
Wiring sorted. Battery fitted in the boot.
radiator is in. Started on the interrior.
It starts and runs.

[jaykay]

:drool:....great work

[CALAIS-333]

http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/attachments/vb-vc-vh-vk/177197d1422234064-vk-calais-333-pack-img_1263r.jpg
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/attachments/vb-vc-vh-vk/177345d1423101626-vk-calais-333-pack-img_1279r.jpg
http://forum.streetcommodores.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=172309&d=1414874668
An up date on progress.

[CALAIS-333]

http://forum.streetcommodores.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=172605&d=1422935365
A bit more.

[Hi Octane]

Pity about the oil leak from rear of engine, car looks great.

[CALAIS-333]

I replaced the rear main seal so I am hoping that is from bleeding the clutch.

[Scramjet]

It's looking great. When does the black interior go in? I had a 304 VK. I remember the headlights were atrocious. Just about had to light a match to see if they were working.

[CALAIS-333]

Thanks Mate. No black interior. It's has been retrimmed as close as possible to the original.

[Scramjet]

I read it wrong.....:doh: I would love to see some more pics.

[CALAIS-333]

http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/attachments/vb-vc-vh-vk/178383d1429485637-vk-calais-333-pack-img_1263r.jpg

The first time the car had seen daylight in 3 years and the first time it was washed since being painted.
LOts of trim in and out to fit.

[Micks]

It's lovely & a credit to you!

[Hi Octane]

Well done, car looks a treat.

[kane_tools]

Yummo, nothing quite like a sweet black car! 👍🏻

[CALAIS-333]

http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/attachments/vb-vc-vh-vk/178784d1432273906-vk-calais-333-pack-img_2027r.jpghttp://forums.justcommodores.com.au/attachments/vb-vc-vh-vk/178785d1432273910-vk-calais-333-pack-img_2026r.jpg
Just need to finish the interior + million other bits and pieces.

[CALAIS-333]

http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/attachments/vb-vc-vh-vk/178789d1432296496-vk-calais-333-pack-img_2022r.jpg