The Ute Gallery

[stringer1050]

Hey guys there's some awsome looking utes on here, im always perving on em lol. Hopefully these photo's of mine work. It's putting out 378.5rwhp at the moment, needs a retune running abit dodgey but.

Cheers

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss249/String1050/cammed%20and%20slammed%20VZ/P2170017.jpg

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss249/String1050/cammed%20and%20slammed%20VZ/P2170009sm.jpg

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss249/String1050/cammed%20and%20slammed%20VZ/P2170036sm.jpg

[mad_industries]

stringer....thats slammed!!!!!!!!
nice :D

[devil thunder]

Got a thread in My Ride but had to put a pic in here with all these wicked utes.Cheers Scott
http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss326/devilthunder74/ss1.jpg

[Kitto VZ SS Thu]

Hey guys and girls...
been on here for awhile thought i would introduce my car...
will get some pics up soon when i work out how to put them up..

VZ SS Thunder
20 inch verde kaos wheels
otr intake
6 speed manual
232/234 cam
pacemaker extractors, custom 3 inch exhaust.
custom engine covers
binnacle gauges
lowered on king springs
chev badge/grille
mafless tune
currently making 422.1rwhp 314.7 rwkw...
have had many problems getting her running sweet performance shop in perth did a absolutely rubbish tune and the car was backfiring hard to start and just a piece of shite to drive. currently getting it a mafless tune atm and have found it had 2 inlet manifold bolts missing and leaking oil from dodgy perth shop and have been told to expect some bigger numbers once the inlet manifold bolts get put back in as it was getting a lean spot when tuning on the dyno...

[VU_SS_UTE]

its been yellow stickered before for to low and to loud hence the plates.

Thats a nice looking ute!

Sorry but everytime I see those big unit stickers I just think "wanker" to myself, its ruining a nice clean ute otherwise.

[sam_fmx]

Try proutes mate lol. Im "fennell" on there (no ute at the moment so not a whole lot of posting)

Its a whole ute forum!

cheers, will have to check it out!
i've just picked up my new 09 SS-V and loving it! just had it lowered and hard top nothing special at the moment. got a 1000km in two weeks and havent left sydney!

[commomaniac]

Hope you guys like! Cheers

http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs537&d=09125&f=n574136912_2192876_3582887222.jpg

http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs537&d=09125&f=n574136912_2192876_3582887222.jpg

[XUV]

stripes would've been better ,
but red x's are cool , better than dice

[senate_316]

Hey all, finally got organised and got some pics of my ute.
2002 VU SS
6 speed
Leather interior
OTR
Pacemakers and twin 2 1/2
Pedders shocks and springs ( need to lower the back more )
VX GTS 19" wheels ( rears need replacing so forgive the stockies )
Currently making 226.9rwkw with a few shonky valve springs

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8214/d044.jpg
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4775/d058.jpg
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/1848/d057.jpg
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/6416/d047.jpg

[jono_xuv53]

nice ute mate:goodjob:

[MrT]

Saw nice Ute on the raod last night just outside the Casino, Atomic Maloo with plates: HSVPWR... I think... Anyone from here? Thing sounded incredible would love to know what work had been done.

Also spotted a VE stato drving down Lygon on my way home, plates were HSV400, thing sounded unreal... very nice cam. I know its not a UTE but still would love to know whats going on under the bonnet.

Do we have a "spotted" thread?

[mattnsw]

After seeing all these hot utes, I think it's time to get rid of the sedan and get myself into one.

[galaga]

Guys I have a vz ss ute and have noticed in pics that guys are taking the engine covers off. What does this do and is it safe?

[iloveholden]

Guys I have a vz ss ute and have noticed in pics that guys are taking the engine covers off. What does this do and is it safe?

Pretty sure there is nothing wrong with taking the engine cover off...its just for looks i think. I lot of guys dont like them and believe they trap in heat which isnt a good thing...so by taking them off people believe they are letting their engine breath a little better.

Either way i dont think it makes a huge difference.

[devil thunder]

yeah mate,iloveholden is spot on and yes it's completely safe. Cheers. Scott

[VU_SS_UTE]

Pretty sure there is nothing wrong with taking the engine cover off...its just for looks i think. I lot of guys dont like them and believe they trap in heat which isnt a good thing...so by taking them off people believe they are letting their engine breath a little better.

Either way i dont think it makes a huge difference.

Its that, but also a lot of the over the radiator intakes dont allow the cover to fit...

[funkshen]

Thats a nice looking ute!

Sorry but everytime I see those big unit stickers I just think "wanker" to myself, its ruining a nice clean ute otherwise.

yeah every kid between 15-20 here in gero has one. latest craze..pfft

[morpheousSVZ]

heres a front view can still see the sticker tho haha unlucky

running SSL in front and SSSL in rear cheers

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss162/YBELEGL/dragsute375.jpg

[Number55]

heres a front view can still see the sticker tho haha unlucky

running SSL in front and SSSL in rear cheers


Looks the goods mate...
I may be biased tho!!!:)

[commomaniac]

Finally worked it out! Hope you guys like :0) will have some new pics soon w new plates etc...


http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/5553/n5741369122192877408722.jpg]
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/743/n5741369122192873494028.jpg
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/2214/dscf3455.jpg

[iloveholden]

^^ Looks fantastic mate...top stuff.

[Toast]

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/2214/dscf3455.jpg

Who did your exhaust mate? Looks Pretty nice!

[jokerflingo]

Finally worked it out! Hope you guys like :0) will have some new pics soon w new plates etc...

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/5553/n5741369122192877408722.jpg
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/743/n5741369122192873494028.jpg
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/2214/dscf3455.jpg

Three Words M8 :rofl:

SEX ON WHEELS :bow:

:goodjob:

[Toast]

After 4 hours of washing, and using Swirl Remover 2.0, needs something a bit stronger though, didn't quite get all the swirls out...
Removed the V8 badges as well, I reckon they looked a bit tacky. More smoother look anyway.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee170/Toast_o6/IMGP0594.jpg http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee170/Toast_o6/IMGP0598.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee170/Toast_o6/IMGP0599.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee170/Toast_o6/IMGP0588.jpg http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee170/Toast_o6/IMGP0589.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee170/Toast_o6/IMGP0590.jpg http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee170/Toast_o6/IMGP0593.jpg

[sszkid]

Finally worked it out! Hope you guys like :0) will have some new pics soon w new plates etc...

Holy moly that is Beautiful, those rims are great... starcorps??

[commomaniac]

Thanks heaps for all the comments guys ! ill make a proper page for her soon :bow:


Who did your exhaust mate? Looks Pretty nice!

Thanks Toast , i had it done at Performance exhaust North Parramatta , Hak there did an awesome job its-

Twin 70mm Xforce rolled tips and the inside of them has perforations / baffle holes kind of look if that makes any sense :confused:

Wheels are staggered starcorps in shadow , fronts are 19x8.5s and rears are 19x 9.5 235/35 fronts and 255/30 rears

If anyone needs any info etc feel free to PM me and ill help you out no worries at all :)

[SSKIDD]

The second exhaust cutout looks realy good. How did they do it? Has it been cut, or is it fibreglass?
:goodjob:

[Muncha]

Not mine but it looks good.

http://www.cacklingpipes.com/090325_wsid_streetmeet/wsidstreetmeet250309_057.JPG

[commomaniac]

The second exhaust cutout looks realy good. How did they do it? Has it been cut, or is it fibreglass?
:goodjob:

Cheers mate , we made up a template and airsawed VERY carefully ( both sides as the tips are a lil big for the factory size cutout) and then just sanded it to finish it off - was very worried but am happy with the results

[sam_fmx]

Gday there,
Haven't posted up any pics of my car yet so just thought id throw a few up.
2009 VE SS-V Ute
Lowered
Chev Badges
XForce 3" Cat Back
Reverse Camera
DVD Player
+More to come
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g114/sam_fmx/frontscenic.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g114/sam_fmx/rearbanklong.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g114/sam_fmx/dvdchopped.jpg
Exhaust Clip: YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNsJAz6zsAw)

[_urdemise_]

G'day everyone, don't you all have awesome looking utes!! good to see.

I would love to put pics of mine up but i cant or dont know how, i only joined today.....:confused:

[iloveholden]

G'day everyone, don't you all have awesome looking utes!! good to see.

I would love to put pics of mine up but i cant or dont know how, i only joined today.....:confused:

Photobucket mate.....once you have 10 posts in the technical sections you can posts pics:) Welcome btw.

[_urdemise_]

Photobucket mate.....once you have 10 posts in the technical sections you can posts pics:) Welcome btw.

ahhh, righto. Cheers mate. How do i start a thread then???


;1452789']Some shots a mate did for me down at Docklands..

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a216/GTS_300kw/Ute/Twigga2.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a216/GTS_300kw/Ute/Twigga3.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a216/GTS_300kw/Ute/Twigga4.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a216/GTS_300kw/Ute/twig-proof-3.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a216/GTS_300kw/Ute/twig-proof-5.jpg

Bloody nice ute mate, lovin the rims and engine covers.:goodjob:

[iloveholden]

Just click the new thread tab in the My Ride section

[_urdemise_]

Yeah just did, got a bit lost there.
Cheers mate...

[VZ_V8]

Took a couple of pics yesterday after I cleaned my ute so thought I would chuck some up. Plus the hardcover was put on since I last posted in here.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/tim6489/VZ%20SS%20Cleaned/IMG_2091.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/tim6489/VZ%20SS%20Cleaned/IMG_2101.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/tim6489/VZ%20SS%20Cleaned/IMG_2119.jpg

[_urdemise_]

Thats very nice mate, Where did you get the thunder lid from???

[VZ_V8]

Thats very nice mate, Where did you get the thunder lid from???

Cheers Mate

The ute is a thunder :lol: just doesn't have the badging. Had the lid all along, just wasn't painted in time for the last pics.

(Car was bought damaged see HERE (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=112381) Everything was re-sprayed and the lid wasn't done last time I posted)

[_urdemise_]

ahhhhh, righto, should have noticed that......oops!!! long day...... hahaha.

still want that lid though!!!

[_urdemise_]

My vz ss.

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/DavoT66/145.jpg


with new rims....

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/DavoT66/DSC01702-1.jpg

[sam_fmx]

thats a clean looking ute urdemise, can i ask how you got the black badge? did you buy it or just paint it??

[XUV]

heh , heh , the front of that calais , get many takers ??? lol

[MJR-57T]

Here's my SV8 Tonner

VZ SSZ rims comming in a few weeks

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/chevy_big_block_bro/IMGP5386.jpg

[_urdemise_]

thats a clean looking ute urdemise, can i ask how you got the black badge? did you buy it or just paint it??

Thanks mate. Im pretty sure that you can get them from Adelaideute.com.au
but it was on it when i got it. Im getting a red one soon, so i might be selling that one, whenever i can be arsed....


heh , heh , the front of that calais , get many takers ??? lol

Ha ha, back home not really, But its a new car in Gero, so hopefully i will!!! got more pics of it in another thread.

[Tecca]

VZ_V8, your ute looks stunning mate!?!?!?!?! looks like the 6 hours you spent cleaning it was WELL worth it:goodjob:. Looks great champ.

[steve_t]

My vz ss.

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/DavoT66/145.jpg



Is the Calais faster? I'm gonna guess Yes :goodjob:

[VZ_V8]

VZ_V8, your ute looks stunning mate!?!?!?!?! looks like the 6 hours you spent cleaning it was WELL worth it:goodjob:. Looks great champ.

Cheers Mate,

pretty stoked with it. Dust doesn't even stick to it atm! :lol:

[rodneyson]

here is a few pics of my ute, twin turbo, big cam, double valve springs, double row timing chain, 5ltr surge tank,
bosch 044, twin x force 3'' exhaust few other little mods.
let me know wat ya think, it isnt quite finished yet.

yep its dirty in the last pic, been sittin at my old boys
workshop for 2 months while i been doin stuff to it.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t204/deano_ss/l_0b0491d3893a4222967cf1e513a85a62.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t204/deano_ss/l_addef34a5b65497481b2ff81ebd414f8.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t204/deano_ss/P3150032.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t204/deano_ss/P3280074.jpg

[_urdemise_]

Is the Calais faster? I'm gonna guess Yes :goodjob:

haha, yeah mate, its just a bit faster, spent a few quid on it, so it would want to be!!!! I dont drive it much any more, sadly. It has been in a few mag though!!

[bigdogdazza]

Tryin my bestest to post some pics but must be a bit illiterate cant seem to aaaargh!

[commomaniac]

Rodneyson thats a beast!! great stuff :goodjob:

[XUV]

Tryin my bestest to post some pics but must be a bit illiterate cant seem to aaaargh!

post photo link between ...

[jetisn]

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb309/jetisn/P3270183-2.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb309/jetisn/P3270173-1.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb309/jetisn/P3270184.jpg

[jono_xuv53]

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr233/jono_xuv53/XUV6.jpg

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr233/jono_xuv53/XUV8.jpg

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr233/jono_xuv53/14122008397.jpg

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr233/jono_xuv53/141220084011.jpg

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr233/jono_xuv53/XUV4.jpg

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr233/jono_xuv53/XUV31.jpg

[GEN4LS2]

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb309/jetisn/P3270183-2.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb309/jetisn/P3270173-1.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb309/jetisn/P3270184.jpg

that looks nice mate, what suspension you got on it and also what hard top is it can you put up a pic showing the hardtop.
thanks

[zaim]

that silver ute just looks fkn sexy... it'd be scary driving next to it at night lol.. dunno why, its just hot!

[bigdogdazza]

http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu60/bigdogdazza/DSC00674.jpg My new sled!
http://i633.photobucket.com/albumVs/uu60/bigdogdazza/DSC00685.jpg
http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu60/bigdogdazza/DSC00682.jpg

[Pepps]

The avalanche is very unique!

^
Umina hey..Im from Kincumber..nice ute..get rid of the chev badge though! or atleast get a green bowtie to match ;)

[bigdogdazza]

Hi I am in the process of building a bank balance now to get some custom paint, full exhaust,tune, intake, stereo mods etc so will post some pics when done. I think its not a bad start as those pics were taken 16hrs after taking delivery of it! Its only 1 week old today!

[8TH S1N MALOO]

here is my ute, current mods include;
cold aid intake,
extractors,
highflow cats
full exhaust and,
custom tips.

hope you guys like it!
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv265/Callen89_photos/IMG_0499.jpg

[jetisn]

that looks nice mate, what suspension you got on it and also what hard top is it can you put up a pic showing the hardtop.
thanks

I have the new Pedders Xa Extreme Adjustable Coilovers. And it's a bluey's hardlid. The best photo of the lid I have at the moment is from a show i went to today.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb309/jetisn/Extreme-XA-bulletpoints.jpghttp://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb309/jetisn/vecoilover1-1.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb309/jetisn/P4050228.jpg

[Hubcap]

come on Guys doesent aney one drive a ute any more put up some pics.

Won't let me in! Also a message asks for me to say 'hello' to the community and explain a little about myself. I did - yesterday! And replied to a number of threads on Tar Pit forums too - still nothing! I'll keep trying - perhaps there are so many members, that it's difficult to keep tabs on everyone.

Regards

Hubcap:confused:

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

Won't let me in! Also a message asks for me to say 'hello' to the community and explain a little about myself. I did - yesterday! And replied to a number of threads on Tar Pit forums too - still nothing! I'll keep trying - perhaps there are so many members, that it's difficult to keep tabs on everyone.

Regards

Hubcap:confused:


what do you mean wont let me in? do you mean it wont let you post pics

[XUV]

Won't let me in! Also a message asks for me to say 'hello' to the community and explain a little about myself. I did - yesterday! And replied to a number of threads on Tar Pit forums too - still nothing! I'll keep trying - perhaps there are so many members, that it's difficult to keep tabs on everyone.

Regards

Hubcap:confused:

upload your pics to a www.photobucket.com or similar photo video hosting site .

then copy photo link and paste between and - do not include and .

[vu ss777]

Just a picture of my vu ss

http://<a href="http://s629.photobucket.com/albums/uu19/jays_777/?action=view&current=myute.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu19/jays_777/myute.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
<a href="http://s629.photobucket.com/albums/uu19/jays_777/?action=view&current=myute.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu19/jays_777/myute.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>


:jester:

[XUV]

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu19/jays_777/myute.jpg

here what you were trying to do

copy img code and it has the and included

[GEN4LS2]

I have the new Pedders Xa Extreme Adjustable Coilovers. And it's a bluey's hardlid. The best photo of the lid I have at the moment is from a show i went to today.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb309/jetisn/Extreme-XA-bulletpoints.jpghttp://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb309/jetisn/vecoilover1-1.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb309/jetisn/P4050228.jpg

thanks for the info champ appreciate it, ute looks great...

[nicko41boi]

farout there is some hot f**** utes lol
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt130/nicko41boi/23112008147.jpg

[deanobhoy]

with new rims....

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/DavoT66/DSC01702-1.jpg

Those rims are awful!! :spew:










only joking mate.......... mine :D


http://i40.tinypic.com/21nl6vb.jpg

[mntlss]

My carbon fibre otr-cai finally came in WooHoo

http://usera.ImageCave.com/mntlss/HP-F OTR-CAI carbon fibre 002.jpg

http://usera.ImageCave.com/mntlss/HP-F OTR-CAI carbon fibre 003.jpg

http://usera.ImageCave.com/mntlss/HP-F OTR-CAI carbon fibre 004.jpg

http://usera.ImageCave.com/mntlss/HP-F OTR-CAI carbon fibre 005.jpg

http://usera.ImageCave.com/mntlss/HP-F OTR-CAI carbon fibre 006.jpg

Cheers
MNTLSS

[worknssv]

Thought i would post up a pic of my Ute. It has 1/78 Paccies, Ballistic Cats and 3" xforce. I also have a Flat hard top going on it Tomorrow. With the zorst on it, it made 257.1rwkws. so next is OTR and Tune. Then Cam. Also i will be lowering it half and inch more next month.

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/worknssv/Workn.jpg

[alex338]

my VS and a mates VE

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/6167/blackvsblackve002small.jpg

my VS

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/5782/interior007small.jpg

[Just Evo]

Hay guys im new to this forum so i hope i have posted this in the right area.

Ive finally found myself a vy 5.7l manual one tonner. It took me three years to find a decent one.

Cant wait to start some mods on it, at the moment it only has a box K&N filter and Penrose semi synthetic oils.

The car is booked in getting a soft tonner cover on it and some checker plated under carriage tool boxes. It is a work ute?

Many more mods to come will post a photo later.

[mntlss]

Just got a pair of new altezza led rear tail lights 4 my ute

http://usera.ImageCave.com/mntlss/P3310154.JPG
http://usera.ImageCave.com/mntlss/P3310155.JPG
http://usera.ImageCave.com/mntlss/P3310156.JPG
http://usera.ImageCave.com/mntlss/P3310157.JPG
http://usera.ImageCave.com/mntlss/P3310158.JPG
http://usera.ImageCave.com/mntlss/P3310159.JPG
http://usera.ImageCave.com/mntlss/P3310160.JPG

Cheers
MNTLSS

[gladrock]

Just got a pair of new altezza led rear tail lights 4 my ute

http://usera.ImageCave.com/mntlss/P3310154.JPG

Cheers
MNTLSS

Nice

did iyou have the same trouble as me? i had ti take the thick foam off and replace it with thinner foam from clarks rubber? mine didnt fit flush withthe body

[mntlss]

Nice

did iyou have the same trouble as me? i had ti take the thick foam off and replace it with thinner foam from clarks rubber? mine didnt fit flush withthe body

Thanx nup had no probs with em dey fit perfect


Cheers
MNTLSS

[dutchman1986]

My ride.... 2008 VE SS Ute - Karma.

Mods so far: Xforce Stepper Headers, Xforce 2.5 inch Cat Back, Russo MAF OTR and LS1 Turbo tune. Made 250kw at the wheels and 606nm of torque. :)

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt98/gmholland1986/IMGP0132-.jpg
Russo OTR up the front

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt98/gmholland1986/IMGP1148-.jpg
New Pipes at the back

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt98/gmholland1986/IMGP0004.jpg
Engine bay with Russo MAF OTR

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt98/gmholland1986/IMGP1152.jpg

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt98/gmholland1986/IMGP0124.jpg

[Just Evo]

Any suggestions on a good set of 17 inch wheels to put on my one tonner. The catch is I would like to maintain the payload of roughly 800kg.

[LukeyT]

My vz ss ute I bought about a month ago with pics of it with my fav hobby :)

http://visihost.com.au/lukeyt/33ute.jpg

http://visihost.com.au/lukeyt/5.jpg

http://visihost.com.au/lukeyt/ute22.jpg

[XUV]

http://visihost.com.au/lukeyt/ute22.jpg

r u in distress ??? shall I send help ???

[VU_SS_UTE]

Just got a pair of new altezza led rear tail lights 4 my ute

Cheers
MNTLSS

Thats a nice ute, but it looks a little busy with the shit plastered everywhere.

Let the tough ute speak for itself it doesnt need to be a Chevrolet Holden SS etc etc.

At the moment it looks like one of those Lancers you see with the DRFT etc stickers

[_urdemise_]

Those rims are awful!! :spew:










only joking mate.......... mine :D


http://i40.tinypic.com/21nl6vb.jpg

:rofl: hahaha, nice one, ya got me there for a sec!! :goodjob:

[wayne6ss]

would be nice if there were just ute pics..........just pics rather than all the blah blah blah.......

[mntlss]

Thats a nice ute, but it looks a little busy with the shit plastered everywhere.

Let the tough ute speak for itself it doesnt need to be a Chevrolet Holden SS etc etc.

At the moment it looks like one of those Lancers you see with the DRFT etc stickers

Thanx i think its a nice ute 2
& 4 da stickers & chev badges each 2 dere own i suppose
I love my ute da way it is & at least its not ur average plain jane ute dat are gettin around which 2 me all look da same BORING
if u had 5 utes side by side all da same no badges no stickers & mine was da 5th i bet mine would grab ur attention more dan da others wether its good attention or not i dont care at least it would make u talk about my ute which is good enough 4 me lol

Cheers
MNTLSS

[gladrock]

Thats a nice ute, but it looks a little busy with the shit plastered everywhere.

Let the tough ute speak for itself it doesnt need to be a Chevrolet Holden SS etc etc.

At the moment it looks like one of those Lancers you see with the DRFT etc stickers

Thats a bit Harsh dude!!! if everyone like the same thing this forum would be very boring!!!

Should be proud of your work, i look forward to seeing lots more different ideas and tastes!

[VU_SS_UTE]

Thats a bit Harsh dude!!! if everyone like the same thing this forum would be very boring!!!

Should be proud of your work, i look forward to seeing lots more different ideas and tastes!

Hows it harsh? I still said its a tough ute, just that in my opinion it would look better without stickers and badges everywhere, thats what forums are for!

As you can see above the owner didnt think it was too harsh either

[gladrock]

:bawl::bawl:Im sure he is wrapped to hear you trash his ute, I hope you feel better now youve got it of you chest:bawl::bawl:

[maloo brent]

Here's my ute.
2001 VU Maloo R8
LS3 Stroker block Blowen

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq10/maloobrent/Maloo027.jpg

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq10/maloobrent/Maloo030.jpg

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq10/maloobrent/23112008399.jpg

[VU_SS_UTE]

:bawl::bawl:Im sure he is wrapped to hear you trash his ute, I hope you feel better now youve got it of you chest:bawl::bawl:

Its a ****ing forum! I simply said it would look better without stickers and crap all over it, which is my opinion (what forums are for last time i checked)

**** me I didnt shoot his ****ing dog or something.

Some people need the internet wrapped in cotton wool too do they

Its whats called constructive critisism, in other words if you read I did say it was a tough ute, which in my opinion would look a lot tougher without stickers and badges everywhere

Here you go princess http://chicagoist.com/attachments/Lauri%20Apple/tissues.jpg

[gladrock]

Its a ****ing forum! I simply said it would look better without stickers and crap all over it, which is my opinion (what forums are for last time i checked)

**** me I didnt shoot his ****ing dog or something.

Some people need the internet wrapped in cotton wool too do they

Its whats called constructive critisism, in other words if you read I did say it was a tough ute, which in my opinion would look a lot tougher without stickers and badges everywhere[QUOTE]

I konow , I will start a thread, TRASH MY RIDE!, VU_SS_UTE, i'll even start it with mine so you can knock yourself out!

[QUOTE]Here you go princess http://chicagoist.com/attachments/Lauri%20Apple/tissues.jpg

No prize for second

OOPS, Dont look now VU_SS_UTE, brent's maloo has stickers on it, lol

Look forward to your "constructive critisism"!!!


Brent, Very nice, do you have some dyno figures?

[Wonky]

Hey just wondering wat springs u used on ur ute (silver Dumped Ve) i have been looking around for some time but cant get a average price on them, i have been quoted anywhere from 400 too 800 installed on ultra lows any advice or recomendations im in Melbourne Eastern suburbs I drive a ve Ute

Go see Black Diamond (John) at Protek tyres next to New Oakleigh Ford at the start of Ferntree Gully Rd. He has his own dumped VE ute and he and his guys there lowered mine and cars/utes of plenty of other people on here. Quality work, competitive prices and no BS advice - definitely worth the trip!! Tell him you're on the forum.

[mntlss]

Thats a bit Harsh dude!!! if everyone like the same thing this forum would be very boring!!!

Should be proud of your work, i look forward to seeing lots more different ideas and tastes!

VU_SS_UTE i am now truly convinced dat tasmanians have 2 heads
1 head says i like da ute da other head says its a drifting lancer lmfao

Thanx gladrock it is a different ute 2 anything else i've seen & i'm very happy with da power its got also all da detail


Cheers
MNTLSS

[mouk]

deanos ute looks hell crazy nice work bud

[06vzmaloo]

This is my baby, now has a chrome front on the bonnet same as the senator, looking at putting some 20' ROH Prowlers on it and trying to find prices for the ve track tripes but not having much luck..

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/9730/mynewuteg.jpg

[zapher007]

This is my baby, now has a chrome front on the bonnet same as the senator, looking at putting some 20' ROH Prowlers on it and trying to find prices for the ve track tripes but not having much luck..

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/9730/mynewuteg.jpg

NO NO NO NO.

The wheels look magic and i'm not sure if the track stripes will look better? I LOVE the ute as it is!!

[ziggycv8z]

Here's a few pics with the new grill taken last night.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Ute/DSC_0008a.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Ute/DSC_0009a.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Ute/DSC_0011a.jpg

[06vzmaloo]

Here's a few pics with the new grill taken last night.


love the grill, but has this been photo shopped? looks very close to it...

[jokerflingo]

love the grill, but has this been photo shopped? looks very close to it...

I love the shininess of the driveway :goodjob:

[iloveholden]

Ziggy that grill is different...i think i like it :goodjob:

[ziggycv8z]

love the grill, but has this been photo shopped? looks very close to it...

Pics were taken in the dark with street light only on long exposure. The only things done were a little adjustment with Brightness and contrast.

[XUV]

Ziggy that grill is different...i think i like it :goodjob:

had to do a double take ,
but yeah looks good :goodjob:
much better than the chev look .

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

THE idea is good but the little circle behind the ss looks funny and the SS wants to be a bit bigger IMO

[Wonky]

My MY9.5 A6 SSV ute, meaning it has the L76 with AFM (now turned off due to mafless tune). Mods in order of occurrence are:

- HSVi steering wheel and A6 knob (red highlights)
- Beesting aerial (from AussieTone)
- DTM Shine rims with Kumho Ecsta Spt tyres (20x9 with 245 front, 20x10 with 275 rears, supplied by Black Diamond)
- lowered with King SSSL and Monroe GT short body shocks all round (by Black Diamond's boys)
- 28% tint on side windows, 15% rear
- 1 7/8" ceramic coated Pacies, 100cpsi Ballistic cats and 3" KPM s/s system
- flat hardlid, no locks or anything to spoil the lines
- Dus OTR
- Chev's mafless tune

Due to my disabilities I am getting linear actuators (basically battery powered rams) to open/close hardlid and tailgate for me. Wiring is being done for them and my reversing camera tomorrow, actuators for hardlid should arrive very soon and the tailgate one not too far down the track.

The KPM system again sounds great (as it did on my sedan which is why I had to have another) and it, the Dus OTR and Chev's mafless tune all work great together. My A6 SSV sedan was I'm pretty sure the highest bolt-on L98 at Chev's and even though the ute only had 1800km on it when tuned and dynoed it's already within a bee's dick!!

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o274/gcovo/SSV%20Ute/SSVUte08Apr0409sm.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o274/gcovo/SSV%20Ute/hardlid3sm.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o274/gcovo/SSV%20Ute/dusotroncar2sm.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o274/gcovo/SSV%20Ute/ssvutedynochartaftertunesm.jpg

[VU_SS_UTE]

Here's a few pics with the new grill taken last night.



Looks much better than that dirty stinking ugly yank badge people persist on ruining Holdens with.

Maybe would look good with a silver circle round the SS too though...

[VE hsv maloo]

My ride.... 2008 VE SS Ute - Karma.

Mods so far: Xforce Stepper Headers, Xforce 2.5 inch Cat Back, Russo MAF OTR and LS1 Turbo tune. Made 250kw at the wheels and 606nm of torque. :)

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt98/gmholland1986/IMGP0132-.jpg
Russo OTR up the front

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt98/gmholland1986/IMGP1148-.jpg
New Pipes at the back

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt98/gmholland1986/IMGP0004.jpg
Engine bay with Russo MAF OTR

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt98/gmholland1986/IMGP1152.jpg

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt98/gmholland1986/IMGP0124.jpg

Your car is suffering the same prob as my VE karma maloo, the plastic body parts and the metal are 2 different colours, it sucks and cost Holden $15000 to fix.

[dutchman1986]

Your car is suffering the same prob as my VE karma maloo, the plastic body parts and the metal are 2 different colours, it sucks and cost Holden $15000 to fix.
Yesterday 08:32 AM

i didn't notice the 2 different colours... musn't be to bad.... where should i be looking? will be another mismatch soon when the passenger side panel is resprayed because of some scumbag keying the ute on the back wheel arch on the pasenger side...:flipoff:

[Wonky]

Your car is suffering the same prob as my VE karma maloo, the plastic body parts and the metal are 2 different colours, it sucks and cost Holden $15000 to fix.

$15,000!!!! :shock: How??? Mismatch between plastics and body is a well known issue on all cars to some degree and has been discussed on here before. The worst case I ever saw was on a $100,000+ Lexus at the Melbourne Motor Show last year. No doubt accentuated under the lights but if they can't get it right on an expensive "show" car what hope do Holden have?

[Gorty]

My MY9.5 A6 SSV ute, meaning it has the L76 with AFM (now turned off due to mafless tune). Mods in order of occurrence are:

- HSVi steering wheel and A6 knob (red highlights)
- Beesting aerial (from AussieTone)
- DTM Shine rims with Kumho Ecsta Spt tyres (20x9 with 245 front, 20x10 with 275 rears, supplied by Black Diamond)
- lowered with King SSSL and Monroe GT short body shocks all round (by Black Diamond's boys)
- 28% tint on side windows, 15% rear
- 1 7/8" ceramic coated Pacies, 100cpsi Ballistic cats and 3" KPM s/s system
- flat hardlid, no locks or anything to spoil the lines
- Dus OTR
- Chev's mafless tune


http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o274/gcovo/SSV%20Ute/hardlid3sm.jpg

Have you had your guards rolled?

[Wonky]

Hey wonky could u pm me and let me know a rough price on lowering and also if your ride height is legal been told various things and is very frustrating. I have been callin up left right and centre and have been told ultra lows wont be legal?

See my answers in your General Automotive thread on same. As I said there, PM Black Diamond (John) re price for lowering as he did mine and he and his guys are great. I doubt you'll find anyone doing better for LS1 members.:goodjob:


Have you had your guards rolled?

Yep, rolled to the max and still very, very occasionally scrape with full tank of petrol. Haven't carried any significant load since rolled but assume any half decent load would lead to scraping.

[dainese]

Wonky, do you know the offset of your wheels?

Ute looks great btw.

[sszkid]

Hey guys,

This is my this is my pride and joy :) I Will do its own thread in the future with details of the ute once I get a few more things done to it and get some better photos, so keep an eye out lol

Hope you's like it.

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/9808/001bqw.jpg (http://img38.imageshack.us/my.php?image=001bqw.jpg)
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/853/002fdp.jpg (http://img38.imageshack.us/my.php?image=002fdp.jpg)

[gladrock]

Very tidy!

Love the Colour coded CHevy badges

[sszkid]

Very tidy!

Love the Colour coded CHevy badges

Cheers mate, got them done through one of the forum sponsors (Pro Auto performance) :goodjob:

[Wonky]

Wonky, do you know the offset of your wheels?

Ute looks great btw.

Guys at Direct Wheels who distribute them said the 20x10 rears have offset of 45p.

[dainese]

Guys at Direct Wheels who distribute them said the 20x10 rears have offset of 45p.

very nice.

thanks.

have 22 G8's on order now.

[gmg177]

Hey all new to this site looking forward to reading threads on various builds

[06vzmaloo]

this is my baby with my new 20's and now re-lowered :)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/6708/latemay09009.jpg

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/8016/latemay09005.jpg

[gladrock]

this is my baby with my new 20's and now re-lowered :)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/6708/latemay09009.jpg

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/8016/latemay09005.jpg

I love it!

What did those rims set you back, if you dont mind me asking

[RICECOOKER]

this is my baby with my new 20's and now re-lowered :)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/6708/latemay09009.jpg

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/8016/latemay09005.jpg

no offence mate but i reakon it looked better the way it was.... nice ute anyway

[AussieTone]

I am thinking of changing my 20" x 8" Walkinshaw wheels to HSV E Series 19" Senator rims in the shadow chrome finish. Does anyone have a Ute with the or very similar to look at wheels.

Also can anyone confirm if 19" x 9 1/2" rims will fit under the front of a VE SS Ute

Cheers

[iloveholden]

no offence mate but i reakon it looked better the way it was.... nice ute anyway

Yeah i agree...its still a very nice ute but i preferred it as the way it was...but its not mine but yours so enjoy it mate :)

[06vzmaloo]

no offence mate but i reakon it looked better the way it was.... nice ute anyway
yeh that's cool mate everyone has their own opinion an yeah i love it as is :)

[Blown 540]

Dunno mate, i like it the way it is now, thats just my low profile 2c worth.:goodjob:

[Manukas]

06vzmaloo - I've always loved those rims and it gives your ute a very agressive look:goodjob:

[matygeenz]

my ride 08 ssv
http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww57/matygeenz/DSCF7255.jpg
http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww57/matygeenz/15122008233-1.jpg

[BADTMPRD]

Love the colour mate :)

[calais190]

Wish i had a VE SS ute...

[emtoofour]

Maty are those 20s? Also has the ute been lowered at all? If so what setup

[tomez]

Hey guys,thought I should put mine up in the Ute thread.Some damn nice drives in here btw too.Mines a 2005 VZ SS M6 with a few extra bits and pieces fitted.....lol.
I just had the driveline work done at Powertorque and have to say they transformed the car.It's now pretty much where I want it,although Im looking at a bigger brake package to finally finish it off......although who am I kidding........when are we EVER finished,dammit!!!!!


Extras :
Lowered
18" HBD "L" series wheels
Hollandia 300 sunroof
Interceptor Scan guages
Cathodic protection
Tow pack
Tray liner
Tint
Leather/climate


Driveline :
Custom engine covers
Di Fillipo 1 3/4" stainless steel extractors
Di Fillipo stainless steel high flow cats
Higgins OTRCAI
Comp cam 228/230 cam
Dart 205 heads
Stainless valves
PSI springs
Titanium retainers
ARP head bolts
Powerbond 25% underdriven balancer
High volume oil pump
Double row timing chain
Hi performance custom single plate clutch(based on the Dodge Viper clutch)
Ripshifter(street)
3.91 diff gears,tightened diff,new bearings and recalibrate speedo
Custom mafless tune
Billet steel flywheel
Made 285RWKW........:bow:(Powertorque)

Stereo:
Head unit : Alpine IVAW202E DVD player 2 Din
Splits : Alpine SPR-17LS 6.5" splits
Subwoofers : 2 x Rockford Fosgate P310D2S 10" shallow subs
Amplifier : Alpine MRV-F 345 4 channel running the splits active
Sub Amplifier : Alpine MRDM1005
Bluetooth Adaptor
Ipod cable
Stinger CAT09 for the steering wheel controls
Dynamat
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r236/Tomez1/DSCF6450.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r236/Tomez1/DSCF6444.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r236/Tomez1/AlbanyTrip19Large.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r236/Tomez1/AlbanyTrip25Large.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r236/Tomez1/AlbanyTrip75Large.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r236/Tomez1/AlbanyTrip2Large.jpg

This was taken before Powertorque fitted the newest mods.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r236/Tomez1/DSCF4065Large.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r236/Tomez1/18-10-08_0926.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r236/Tomez1/DSCF4079Large.jpg?t=1181897582
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r236/Tomez1/DSCF4075Large.jpg?t=1181897614
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r236/Tomez1/DSCF4081Large.jpg?t=1181897772
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r236/Tomez1/DSCF4082Large.jpg?t=1181897802
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r236/Tomez1/DSCF4077Large.jpg?t=1181897836

[MrT]

http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l443/wankytobacky/P1010002.jpg

My little beast. Stock as the rock atm. Am I trying really hard to keep it that way but only time will tell.

http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l443/wankytobacky/023.jpg


Old pic and new pic. Set of Pedders springs added

[ssvutility]

Looks like alot of hard work has been put into these utes! Cant wait to start on mine.. Thanks for sharing.


My MY9.5 A6 SSV ute, meaning it has the L76 with AFM (now turned off due to mafless tune). Mods in order of occurrence are:

- HSVi steering wheel and A6 knob (red highlights)
- Beesting aerial (from AussieTone)
- DTM Shine rims with Kumho Ecsta Spt tyres (20x9 with 245 front, 20x10 with 275 rears, supplied by Black Diamond)
- lowered with King SSSL and Monroe GT short body shocks all round (by Black Diamond's boys)
- 28% tint on side windows, 15% rear
- 1 7/8" ceramic coated Pacies, 100cpsi Ballistic cats and 3" KPM s/s system
- flat hardlid, no locks or anything to spoil the lines
- Dus OTR
- Chev's mafless tune

Due to my disabilities I am getting linear actuators (basically battery powered rams) to open/close hardlid and tailgate for me. Wiring is being done for them and my reversing camera tomorrow, actuators for hardlid should arrive very soon and the tailgate one not too far down the track.

The KPM system again sounds great (as it did on my sedan which is why I had to have another) and it, the Dus OTR and Chev's mafless tune all work great together. My A6 SSV sedan was I'm pretty sure the highest bolt-on L98 at Chev's and even though the ute only had 1800km on it when tuned and dynoed it's already within a bee's dick!!



Its Awesome! love it mate

[matygeenz]

Maty are those 20s? Also has the ute been lowered at all? If so what setup

yea they are 20's and i have the TEIN super street kit (adjustables all round ).bluey is booked in for otr/mafless & cam this week, get it back on friday so looking for 300+rwkw. yea

[carpa]

Hey this is my first post here
Old photo of my vu
Ssl king springs
Shortened shocks
Thats it so far

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f158/will303/IMG_3414.jpg

[5.7lt Postie]

I've had my 5.7L VZ SS for over a year now and was going to put up some photo's.... then I saw this VE just around the corner from where I work and snapped a quick shot with a mobile phone. Gonna talk to the owner to see if he would like to do a photo shoot with both our utes.... his VE looks awesome!!

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i163/grj65/redute1.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i163/grj65/redute2.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i163/grj65/redute3.jpg

[boyley]

Humpy Lumpy. All the rage. Wot tha



http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q24/darrenmedz/P1010032.jpg

Thats appropriate isnt it?

[AussieTone]

Thats appropriate isnt it?

Sure is and best of all it comes with no strings attached. Anyone know what type of rims are on that.

[medz]

It's also like my footy at the moment. I keep getting injured. In for one, out for 3. :1peek:

DTM Flairs 20x9.5 on rear and 8.5's on front

[AussieTone]

DTM Flairs 20x9.5 on rear and 8.5's on front

Do you have any side on or other pics of the wheels or a link if you have a thread in my ride section. Did you have to do any guard rolling at all to fit these

Cheers

Tony

[medz]

Gaurds are rolled on the rear. Can't remember if the front has been done. Check in My ride thread I've got a side on view in there

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=105789&page=2&highlight=medz

There ya go

[boyley]

Sure is and best of all it comes with no strings attached. Anyone know what type of rims are on that.

Unless it need towing of course:goodjob:

[obsesed]

this is two of three of my utes

This one is getting an LS1 in it as we speek

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n127/rick_cambo/BLACK%20UTE/IMG_1304-2.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n127/rick_cambo/BLACK%20UTE/IMG_1509.jpg

And this one will two if i can sell the worked 5L

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n127/rick_cambo/HRT%20UTE/NTUTE1280.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n127/rick_cambo/HRT%20UTE/IMG_1676.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n127/rick_cambo/HRT%20UTE/IMG_0877.jpg

[Souljah]

My ute after the hardcover and VX GTS wheels. Love this pic.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v365/brendo/ute1.jpg

Cheers,
Brendo

[4CRWZN]

this is my baby with my new 20's and now re-lowered :)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/6708/latemay09009.jpg

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/8016/latemay09005.jpg

hey mate what springs you running? love how this sits!!

[06vzmaloo]

hey mate what springs you running? love how this sits!!

thanks mate, yeah i love how it sits too, but they king springs ssl both back and front, i was worried at first how i would go having it this low where i live but i'm getting used to climbing curbs haha! haven't scrapped once thank god :)

[brycieboy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/bmx7411/SL370011.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/bmx7411/SL370010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/bmx7411/SL370019.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/bmx7411/SL370020.jpg

[06vzmaloo]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/bmx7411/SL370011.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/bmx7411/SL370019.jpg



very nice customising mate i have to ask though bcus i'm thinking of doing it, did you get the seats re trimmed or you but it that was and if you did how much did it cost you

[Khrome]

This is my First ever V8 and I'm loving it! Only had it for 2 days.
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo103/Kkhrome/My%20first%20V8/SSUte002.jpg
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo103/Kkhrome/My%20first%20V8/SSUte001.jpg
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo103/Kkhrome/My%20first%20V8/SSUte003.jpg
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo103/Kkhrome/My%20first%20V8/SSUte004.jpg

[Ferret]

there some sweet looking utes here, yeh i agree love how ya maloo sits
06vzmaloo, this is my sons ve.



http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv278/ferret_2009/utes020.jpg

[Blown 540]

Mate ,love the rims,just need to cut that aerial off at the rubber.
Cheers

[lee ls1]

This is my First ever V8 and I'm loving it! Only had it for 2 days.

http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo103/Kkhrome/My%20first%20V8/SSUte001.jpg




Great ute mate, love the VZ and in impulse blue :) dont think you will be changing from a V8 in any rush, it gets under your skin :goodjob:

[mad_industries]

there some sweet looking utes here, yeh i agree love how ya maloo sits
06vzmaloo, this is my sons ve.



http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv278/ferret_2009/utes020.jpg

that definately sits nice ferret :D your son has great taste
great choice of rims. 22" id imagine?
where abouts are these rims available from as they look mad!

[Ferret]

he got them from some joint called tyre pros in sunshine, but i was just looking in the classifieds and there is a set for sale in there. and yeah there 22s.

[Wonky]

Finally got some video! :yahoo:

Firstly, lid up and tailgate down. This was done sequentially for the video but in normal operation once the hardlid has gone up a bit the tailgate can be set in motion, thus halving the time required. Given how slow I am it's easily plenty fast enough for me!!

YouTube - Lid up gate down (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNrTE873v9g)

The tailgate has had the normal locking mechanism disabled so now operates purely on the actuator. Fantastic for me with my disabilities but may be overkill for most people. However, the automatic hardlid would be great for many people, if nothing else just as a very neat feature very few others have!

Video of the tailgate actuator in operation.

YouTube - gate down back (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmfTt2NiaxI)

[boyley]

Thats shit hot:goodjob:


My ute after the hardcover and VX GTS wheels. Love this pic.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v365/brendo/ute1.jpg

Cheers,
Brendo

Me too mate thats nice isnt it

[Black Diamond]

that definately sits nice ferret :D your son has great taste
great choice of rims. 22" id imagine?
where abouts are these rims available from as they look mad!

PM Badseed, he has a set for sale with tyres.

[shaun0007]

there some sweet looking utes here, yeh i agree love how ya maloo sits
06vzmaloo, this is my sons ve.



http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv278/ferret_2009/utes020.jpg

Great looking wheels

[gladrock]

this is my baby with my new 20's and now re-lowered :)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/6708/latemay09009.jpg

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/8016/latemay09005.jpg

Can you tell me what these rims are called and their size?

[MadMo]

Here is my baby.
My business car.

Pedders Xtreme GA Coil over's
Stereo Upgrade.
G8 20" Wheels
JHP Hard lid
Tint
Reverse Camera
Lost the badges all bar the SS badges. Wish I could get rid of the front one but I don't want a Chev Grille. Can anyone help on this one?

Next up exhuast, CAI and tune. Anyone have a Di Filippo full system that would be kind enough to give me a listen. I've heard Xforece, Pacemaker and VCM suite systems so far. Not a big fan of the Xforce as it gets to high pitched. Loses the V8 bass in my opinion. Don't mind the VCM suite but a lil on the quiet side.

[mad_industries]

Here is my baby.
My business car.
Pedders Xtreme GA Coil over's
Stereo Upgrade.
G8 20" Wheels
JHP Hard lid
Tint
Reverse Camera
Lost the badges all bar the SS badges. Wish I could get rid of the front one but I don't want a Chev Grille. Can anyone help on this one?

Next up exhuast, CAI and tune. Anyone have a Di Filippo full system that would be kind enough to give me a listen. I've heard Xforece, Pacemaker and VCM suite systems so far. Not a big fan of the Xforce as it gets to high pitched. Loses the V8 bass in my opinion. Don't mind the VCM suite but a lil on the quiet side.

http://www.motivatept.com.au/images/ute/1_small.jpg
http://www.motivatept.com.au/images/ute/2_small.jpg
http://www.motivatept.com.au/images/ute/3_small.jpg
http://www.motivatept.com.au/images/ute/4_small.jpg
http://www.motivatept.com.au/images/ute/5_small.jpg
http://www.motivatept.com.au/images/ute/6_small.jpg
http://www.motivatept.com.au/images/ute/7_small.jpg



very nice car mate
great choice on hardcover
they look so much better than the egr lids.
where abouts did you get your wheels from? and how much?
they look smick and not too oversized like 22"

[SUX350]

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh142/SUX350/VE-SS-Ute01-1-1.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh142/SUX350/VE-SS-Ute06.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh142/SUX350/VE-SS-Ute05-1.jpg

[iloveholden]

Very nice ute Mad Mo :goodjob:

[GEN4LS2]

love your ute MadMo, those 20s looks great at first i thought they were 22' because thats all iv seen on the ve's.

[Noisy]

Great looking ute there SUX350 What are the rims? I reckon the black/chrome and the blue set each other off nicely.:)

[Black Diamond]

Just banged these on.
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq272/jsouvas/P1000343sm.jpg?t=1245224505

[DCV1NU]

Just banged these on.
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq272/jsouvas/P1000343sm.jpg?t=1245224505

They certainly look good on your ute John, they look bigger than they actually are:goodjob:

[Muncha]

Lost the badges all bar the SS badges. Wish I could get rid of the front one but I don't want a Chev Grille. Can anyone help on this one?



Nice ride.

As for the grille, have a look in this thread. http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=118032&highlight=ziggy it is the only grille i have seen so far for the VE's that looked any good.

[zeeute]

Just banged these on.
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq272/jsouvas/P1000343sm.jpg?t=1245224505

Are they 22" mate?

[SUX350]

Great looking ute there SUX350 What are the rims? I reckon the black/chrome and the blue set each other off nicely.:)

there SSW Stamford wheels, called phantom. 22 inch.

[Noisy]

there SSW Stamford wheels, called phantom. 22 inch.
Cheers mate!

[Number55]

Here is my baby.
My business car.

Pedders Xtreme GA Coil over's
Stereo Upgrade.
G8 20" Wheels
JHP Hard lid
Tint
Reverse Camera
Lost the badges all bar the SS badges. Wish I could get rid of the front one but I don't want a Chev Grille. Can anyone help on this one?

http://www.motivatept.com.au/images/ute/6_small.jpg



I love it.... the 20's look perfect on it MADMO....

[Hubcap]

very nice car mate
great choice on hardcover
they look so much better than the egr lids.
where abouts did you get your wheels from? and how much?
they look smick and not too oversized like 22"

Totally agree! I have the EGR lid & was never really happy - even from the start. But that was all that was available at the time. My nephew actually sold his ute as he really disliked the EGR lid. He ended up trading the ute for the 4 door SSV.

[Black Diamond]

Are they 22" mate?

22x8.5
cheers

[MadMo]

love your ute MadMo, those 20s looks great at first i thought they were 22' because thats all iv seen on the ve's.

Thanks for all the positive comments boys. Nice to hear it after so much fussing around trying to get the perfect look.

22" ? Well your right everyone goes for the bigger is better look but 22's are simply to big for the VE. One reason being they scrape if you get the car to low and 2 being they dont handle as well as the diameter of the wheel ratio to the radius gets to high. Trying to keep as close as you can to manufacturer diameter is best. The 20" with a 35 profile actually sit 0.9 mm more then the original 19's.


very nice car mate
great choice on hardcover
they look so much better than the egr lids.
where abouts did you get your wheels from? and how much?
they look smick and not too oversized like 22"

Yeh Holdens single biggest mistake was to take EGR on as an endorsed product. They actually released a slimmer version now that comes out on the 09's. I think they realised there own mistake.

Wheels are from Tyre experts. Paid $2480ish with Hancook's. The Hancooks are now potenza's especially in the wet however for the price you pay they are a pretty good tyre. Personally I'm happy for them to break traction a little easier if I want to.


Nice ride.

As for the grille, have a look in this thread. http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=118032&highlight=ziggy it is the only grille i have seen so far for the VE's that looked any good.

Mate thanks heaps for that link. Someone there has already done what I was thinking. Spray it black. Waiting for some picies.

[medz]

Real tidy Madmo. Lowered red ve ute with low profile hardlid rolling on 20's. You can't go wrong. But I am a little biased. Mines basically the same just different rims.

[06vzmaloo]

there some sweet looking utes here, yeh i agree love how ya maloo sits
06vzmaloo, this is my sons ve.




Thanks mate, and i just have to say that's a great looking ute your son has too, im currently looking at legally air bagging my ute just gotta save the 7k...

[alex338]

just a couple of mine, posted before a little while ago...


VS V6 manual ute... extractors, catback, stereo, lowered etc etc

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/5782/interior007small.jpg (http://img297.imageshack.us/my.php?image=interior007small.jpg)
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/9295/lower008small.jpg (http://img524.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lower008small.jpg)

[Wyrms]

Love the wheels mate. All looks good.
Nice number plate too, lol.

[MadMo]

Real tidy Madmo. Lowered red ve ute with low profile hardlid rolling on 20's. You can't go wrong. But I am a little biased. Mines basically the same just different rims.

haha...thanks mate. Well wheels are a personal touch to any car I guess. Each to there own.

[Toast]

just a couple of mine, posted before a little while ago...


VS V6 manual ute... extractors, catback, stereo, lowered etc etc

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/5782/interior007small.jpg (http://img297.imageshack.us/my.php?image=interior007small.jpg)
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/9295/lower008small.jpg (http://img524.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lower008small.jpg)

Chuck in a hot 355 stroker and throw a hardlid on mate and it's complete :goodjob:

[bluevuss]

nice car mate keep it up

[coombesy]

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q290/coombesy15/mycar3.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q290/coombesy15/mycar2.jpg

Hey guys i have posted my ute here before but wondering if someone could photoshop a white wall onto my tyres?
Im thinking about it but not sure how it will look..

If someone could do it that would be great!!

Thanks

[cnnonyx]

Some fantastic ideas in here ....

Have had my brand new 09 SS-V on the road for 2 days now. What a breathtaking experience.

Its only lowered with a hard tonneau, but still, I cant help myself. I will post photos within a day or so :)

[LBY00T]

Thought it was about time to update in here :D

2009 VE SSV M6 - Had it about 3wks now and LOVING it!
EGR Hardcover
Pedders XA Coilovers to drop it down
Lexani 20" rims
Metal Edge tint

How it started . . .
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a328/reddevil-007/P1013634.jpg

And as it sits today . . .
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a328/reddevil-007/BlueUteWheelsLower2.jpg


A shot of both my utes before the red one got sold :(
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a328/reddevil-007/Utes1.jpg

[veuterus]

MY ute Stock its a 6 Speed manual omega personally i like the shape of it :) not to busy.
http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt316/Veuterus/20081230_102555.jpg

After Tien coil overs

http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt316/Veuterus/trent.jpg

[mad_industries]

mine with the other toy loaded in the rear this arvo :)

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h280/mad_industries/Photo0004.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h280/mad_industries/Photo0006.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h280/mad_industries/Photo0011.jpg

[boyley]

Heres my latest SSV M6


http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh166/boylero/IMG_0378.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh166/boylero/IMG_0382.jpg

[VUSS346]

MY TOY

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz251/VUTERUS/ADD2-1.jpg
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz251/VUTERUS/ADD3.jpg
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz251/VUTERUS/ADD1.jpg


MY TOY

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz251/VUTERUS/ADD2-1.jpg
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz251/VUTERUS/ADD3.jpg
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz251/VUTERUS/ADD1.jpg


4 IN 1 PACEMAKERS, 2.5 REDBACK EXHAUST
LOWERED
235 35 19S
BIGGER SLOTTED BRAKES FRONT AND BACK FORMULA 2000PADS
OTRCAI TUNED
HSV PEDALS
Z GRIP
3.9S
ALL FRONT END SUSPENSION BUSHES CHANGED
NEW WATER PUMP, RADIATOR, POWER STEERING COOLER
DOUBLE DIN CD, KICKER SPLITS, FUSION 6 X 9 BOXED

WAITIN A BIT LONGER THEN HARROP CHARGER AND MAYBE SUN ROOF:rofl:

[XUV]

MY TOY

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz251/VUTERUS/ADD2-1.jpg
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz251/VUTERUS/ADD3.jpg
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz251/VUTERUS/ADD1.jpg




4 IN 1 PACEMAKERS, 2.5 REDBACK EXHAUST
LOWERED
235 35 19S
BIGGER SLOTTED BRAKES FRONT AND BACK FORMULA 2000PADS
OTRCAI TUNED
HSV PEDALS
Z GRIP
3.9S
ALL FRONT END SUSPENSION BUSHES CHANGED
NEW WATER PUMP, RADIATOR, POWER STEERING COOLER
DOUBLE DIN CD, KICKER SPLITS, FUSION 6 X 9 BOXED

WAITIN A BIT LONGER THEN HARROP CHARGER AND MAYBE SUN ROOF:rofl:
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[[PHATSS]]

new wheels 'n tyres:

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq162/sloany_vt/newrims3.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq162/sloany_vt/newrims1.jpg

speedy cheetahs in 19x8.5 & 9.5 with 245 & 275 Khumo Ecstas tyres

[AussieTone]

;1538890']new wheels 'n tyres:

speedy cheetahs in 19x8.5 & 9.5 with 245 & 275 Khumo Ecstas tyres

They are the rims I am thinking of changing to. Could you let me know what profile the front and rear tyres are please.

Due to our magnificent pot holed roads up my way I am thinking of changing my 20" x 8" Walkinshaw wheels to these 19" rims but if they have the same profile tyres (35) as my 20" have there is no point and I may go back to the 18" with a 45 profile. Probably cheaper if I could only get the councils to fix the bloody roads.

How do you find the Khumos for 'spirited' driving.

Cheers
Tony

[[PHATSS]]

They are the rims I am thinking of changing to. Could you let me know what profile the front and rear tyres are please.

Due to our magnificent pot holed roads up my way I am thinking of changing my 20" x 8" Walkinshaw wheels to these 19" rims but if they have the same profile tyres (35) as my 20" have there is no point and I may go back to the 18" with a 45 profile. Probably cheaper if I could only get the councils to fix the bloody roads.

How do you find the Khumos for 'spirited' driving.

Cheers
Tony

35 fronts and 30 for the rears. haven't been able to go for a spirited drive yet as its too low and has the wrong springs and it just scrubs the rears too hard.

[AussieTone]

;1539543']35 fronts and 30 for the rears. haven't been able to go for a spirited drive yet as its too low and has the wrong springs and it just scrubs the rears too hard.

Thanks for that. You should look at the Lovells coils with the Lovells eliminator struts and shocks. I haven't gotten around to do a write up on them yet as I only had them fitted a couple of weeks ago but they are magnificent. You get a softer more compliant ride cruising around town then they stiffen up when 'having fun'. Lovells spent over 2 years developing these struts and shocks for the VE and they have sure got it right.
Cheers
Tony

[[PHATSS]]

Thanks for that. You should look at the Lovells coils with the Lovells eliminator struts and shocks. I haven't gotten around to do a write up on them yet as I only had them fitted a couple of weeks ago but they are magnificent. You get a softer more compliant ride cruising around town then they stiffen up when 'having fun'. Lovells spent over 2 years developing these struts and shocks for the VE and they have sure got it right.
Cheers
Tony

cheers i'll suss out there site now then, need something to sort it out. the only reason i went 9.5" rears was for traction/grip 'cos of the light back end.

[AussieTone]

;1539561']cheers i'll suss out there site now then, need something to sort it out. the only reason i went 9.5" rears was for traction/grip 'cos of the light back end.

I sent an e-mail to Lovells HQ from their web site and explained about my back disability and what I wanted to achieve from the Ute. I have nothing but praise for the help, advice and the products I ended up with. Pic below

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/sinbad215/VE%20SS%20Ute/IMG_4771.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/sinbad215/VE%20SS%20Ute/IMG_4766.jpg

I spoke and dealt with Mike Davison who is in sales and marketing via www.lovells.com.au If you like the way mine is set up tell him Tony Ledger put you on to him. Hope that helps you out

Cheers

Tony

[H0LM3SY]

Couple of pics of the Humble Sv6 work Horse...
First Pic post, fingers crossed it works :confused:

http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad135/H0lm3sy/_DSC8998.jpg
http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad135/H0lm3sy/_DSC9020.jpg
http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad135/H0lm3sy/_DSC9033.jpg
http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad135/H0lm3sy/_DSC8987.jpg

Pics courtesy of Adam - AGSPhotos.com.au

[ziggycv8z]

Couple of pics with the GTS rims painted metallic light grey.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Ute/DSC_0002a.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Ute/DSC_0004a-1.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Ute/DSC_0003a.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x50/ziggycv8z/Ute/DSC_0020a.jpg

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

Couple of pics with the GTS rims painted metallic light grey.



looks good mate are they a lot darker then stock color or just a couple of shades what sort of $ to get it done ??
just a question not car related how do you stop the grass growing up through the pavers on the driveway ours was good for about 5 years now it is a knight mare to stop have tried round up and chlorine and hydrochloric pool acid still grows up about every month

[ziggycv8z]

Yes they are a fair bit darker than original. They are darker in person then what the pics show. They are about 1 or 2 shade lighter then the centre of the SS badge. The cost was $400.00 for sanding and paint in 2pac.

Re the pavers, We have a concrete base under the pavers.

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

Yes they are a fair bit darker than original. They are darker in person then what the pics show. They are about 1 or 2 shade lighter then the centre of the SS badge. The cost was $400.00 for sanding and paint in 2pac.

Re the pavers, We have a concrete base under the pavers.

smart move on the pavers :)
yes i recon mine look better FROM A DISTANCE when they have a bout a week brake dust on them darkens um a lot :goodjob:

[funkshen]

Heres mine, sadly its for sale :(

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn171/funkshen08/DSC_0001-2.jpg
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn171/funkshen08/DSC_0001d.jpg

[smokey777]

My new baby needs lowering & have Projectors on the way

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo257/smokeybigpond/02072009130.jpg
http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo257/smokeybigpond/02072009132.jpg

[boyley]

very nice smokes:goodjob:

[bluevuss]

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o40/Elf_Girl001/100_0862.jpg

[Popeye1]

depends on the day what i want.
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w268/BRUTTAS1951/conpowercruise09112.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w268/BRUTTAS1951/scan0015.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w268/BRUTTAS1951/DSC00145.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w268/BRUTTAS1951/Enginebay-1.jpg

[RICECOOKER]

what about these uncle con both on private roads owned by street coms for a photo shoot

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k311/kirtisgill/cfDSC_0559.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k311/kirtisgill/SilverwaterParkShow250307061.jpg

[jokerflingo]

what about these uncle con both on private roads owned by street coms for a photo shoot

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k311/kirtisgill/cfDSC_0559.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k311/kirtisgill/SilverwaterParkShow250307061.jpg

My god who does pay for your tyres? And can she/he hook me up :rofl:

[XUV]

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w268/BRUTTAS1951/Enginebay-1.jpg

What is that set-up ? carby on blower with dual air intake ............

[RICECOOKER]

no its just a custom made second air intake into blower old uncle con likes his old school

[vz300]

what about these uncle con both on private roads owned by street coms for a photo shoot

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k311/kirtisgill/cfDSC_0559.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k311/kirtisgill/SilverwaterParkShow250307061.jpg

That aint no private road thats for sure........ If so explain the FOR LEASE real estate sign in the background hahaha

[RICECOOKER]

leasing the power pole out lol

[alexcs]

you really want your plates on display?

[morpheousSVZ]

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss162/YBELEGL/0709091504-01.jpg

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss162/YBELEGL/0709091505-00.jpg

[gladrock]

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss162/YBELEGL/0709091505-00.jpg

Nice, But I give you a month b4 Judge Dred takes you off the road

[mully]

Here is my 1956 ute. I have a letter from Holden historian Don Loffler and he states what makes this ute particular IDs even more
valuable to him is that they appear to be a complete set, with original engine and serial numbers.
There are very few FJ Utes around, even in wrecked form, that still have a complete set of original numbers.
Year 1956 Assembled in Pagewood N.S.W
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mullyy/GetAttachmentaspx.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mullyy/GetAttachment-1aspx.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mullyy/GetAttachment-2aspx.jpg
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http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mullyy/GetAttachment-4aspx.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mullyy/GetAttachment-2aspx-2.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mullyy/GetAttachment-3aspx-2.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mullyy/GetAttachment-3aspx-1.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mullyy/GetAttachment-4aspx-1.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mullyy/GetAttachmentaspx-1.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mullyy/GetAttachment-1aspx-1.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/mullyy/GetAttachment-2aspx-1.jpg

Last registration was in April of 1988 ( club rego since ) I am the 4th owner of the ute.
FJ 2106
Body: S10438
Colour: Surf Green
Paint: 253-17290
Trim: 118-535K
Serial No 6-5041-S
Grey motor engine number: 272720
Month of production Dec/Jan 1955
Under gone a full restoration over 8 years.
Full reco front end new king pins.
New shock's (front and rear)
Stainless sleeve wheel cylinders all round and master cylinder.
New wheel bearings and brakes front and rear.
New uni joints.
New exhaust system with new old stock original muffler.
Original Grey engine all matching numbers.
Motor fully rebuilt reco generator and starter motor.
New Clutch plate and pressure plate.
New wiring Harness.
New Tonneau Cover.
New battery with new correct vintage leads.
New front mudflaps.
Original wheels & stud pattern 5 New raidial Tyres
New interior, roof lining , rubber mat,new bailey channel, new rubbers,
New Boards in tray with original runners.
12 Volt system fitted + 6 volt generator,starter,regulator, included as well.
Fully detailed inside, under and out with original black + rust proofed throughout.
Nasco Horn ring, Rear reflectors and housings, Interior door pulls, Dash trim rings, scratch plates, rear blind





Regards Anthony

[XUV]

Nice, But I give you a month b4 Judge Dred takes you off the road

That or the first Macca's speed bump .

Has it got air bag suspension ?

[LBY00T]

That FJ is a piece of art!!!

Seriously nice ride - very envious!

Obviously plans to keep stock as - any more work to do??

[2BCORT]

Just only saw this thread, could write it all again but cut and paste is my best friend

hope this link works

Australian LS1 and Holden Forums (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=121577)

cheers

[Toast]

Beautiful FJ you've got there mully! Love the old cars!

[LeighSScrewman]

G'day all just a couple pic sof the old Crewee..

A bit of a work in progress , but aint they all

Hopefully one day it will be Blown..

At the mo got a Oztrack Mafless Tune, OTR, twin 2.5 Berklee.

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo145/tails1976/Crewee/IMG_1754.jpg
prior to otr
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo145/tails1976/Crewee/IMG_1761.jpg
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo145/tails1976/LeighsPictures015-1-1.jpg
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo145/tails1976/LeighsPictures015.jpg
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo145/tails1976/IMG_3072.jpg

[GavinO]

G'day all, have owned my SSV ute for nearly 18 months now and still love it as much as the day i picked it up. Was ordered with auto, tinted windows and walkinshaw springs. Have added a HID conversion kit and thats about it, other than keeping it spotless (well, as best as you can for a daily driver). Is such an improvement over previous models i've owned. Still happy that after 40000kms it still has that 'new' feel. It brings a smile to my face every time I drive it.



http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo202/GavinO75/tobesortedalso060.jpg

[DON OF VE]

Hey All, First Time On Here Lookin 4 Some Advice I Got A Ve Ss V Ute And Im Lookin 2 Get A 3 Inc Exaust Stainless From Cat Back With Tips Any 1 No How Much Im Lookin At

[dirtyslavo]

This is my ute hope to here a few good and bad things about it cheers

So far fitted with:
3.5" Surflo loud system
19*8.5 xhp shorelines
Lowered all round on SLs (soon to be SSLs on rear)
Dark tint dont actually know what it is

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu333/dirtyslavo/Ute_06.jpg

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu333/dirtyslavo/10-05-09_00.jpg

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

Hey All, First Time On Here Lookin 4 Some Advice I Got A Ve Ss V Ute And Im Lookin 2 Get A 3 Inc Exaust Stainless From Cat Back With Tips Any 1 No How Much Im Lookin At

have a look here got mine from them good price

http://www.scottsrods.com.au/

[Wonky]

Thanks to the stainless steel welding skills of Cam (AMADSS) :goodjob: the original tongue and slot hinges have now been changed to normal barrel type hinge arrangements and Big Rob at Chev's was able to change the control unit operation so that one press on the remote sets the lid in motion and one press sets the tailgate in motion. We didn't want that while the original hinges which came with the hardlid were on there as the very first time we tried it the tongue came right out of the slot!! :eek: Not nice.............:(

Now I can set the lid going up and tailgate going down even before I've stopped and of course can set off again while they're still closing if I really want to! No doubt that would get some strange looks!! :lol:

YouTube - Lid up and gate down together (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHnlY97AMP0)

YouTube - Gate up and lid down together (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FntbP_ZrikM)

worknssv reckons they're so good that he has just ordered a set for his ute too! :yup: I expect to eventually see lots of utes with them! :yup:

[auskenny]

Thanks to the stainless steel welding skills of Cam (AMADSS) :goodjob: the original tongue and slot hinges have now been changed to normal barrel type hinge arrangements and Big Rob at Chev's was able to change the control unit operation so that one press on the remote sets the lid in motion and one press sets the tailgate in motion. We didn't want that while the original hinges which came with the hardlid were on there as the very first time we tried it the tongue came right out of the slot!! :eek: Not nice.............:(

Now I can set the lid going up and tailgate going down even before I've stopped and of course can set off again while they're still closing if I really want to! No doubt that would get some strange looks!! :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHnlY97AMP0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FntbP_ZrikM

worknssv reckons they're so good that he has just ordered a set for his ute too! :yup: I expect to eventually see lots of utes with them! :yup:


man thats pretty cool ,looks pretty handy to have on a ute.

[livewildcard]

I have red VE SV6 ute. Rear lowered, sports antenna, ss inductions other than that pretty stock at the moment.

At work can't upload pictures and don't have net at home. So unless I have another option have to use your imagination.

[Wonky]

man thats pretty cool ,looks pretty handy to have on a ute.

Yep, the latest toy for utes! :D

[Urko]

Just got my new baby SS V ute and very proud owner...and the best part my girlfriend is soooo jelouse :)

Can anybody give me an advice what to put in the back on the flore so the stuff that I am heaving with me dont slide everywhere?

cheers

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

Just got my new baby SS V ute and very proud owner...and the best part my girlfriend is soooo jelouse :)

Can anybody give me an advice what to put in the back on the flore so the stuff that I am heaving with me dont slide everywhere?

cheers go to clark rubber and by a rubber ute mat they are great just trim it to fit round the wheel wells had one in my tray bak for 10 yeats now still good

[gladrock]

Just got my new baby SS V ute and very proud owner...and the best part my girlfriend is soooo jelouse :)

Can anybody give me an advice what to put in the back on the flore so the stuff that I am heaving with me dont slide everywhere?

cheers

X2, I got rubber backed marine carpet from Clark Rubber, Does a great job and you can take it out and hose it clean without any probs

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2309/3532598521_3683da1e25.jpg

[BLUEBALLS]

very nice utes boys good work

[[BANNED]]

MY09 SSV.

OTR
Full Exhaust
Tune
Couldn't stand the standard "lift kit", so I dropped it a bit.

Needs hard lid and a cam :)

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/8967/ssvside.jpg
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/7125/ssfront.jpg

[sstyln]

What suspension did you put in?
How much has the car been lowered?

[AussieTone]

X2, I got rubber backed marine carpet from Clark Rubber, Does a great job and you can take it out and hose it clean without any probs

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2309/3532598521_3683da1e25.jpg

Did you make the cross pieces or buy the genuine bits. I am talking about the pieces that go across the tray and slip into the molded recess. Thay look great and would be very usefull. I have been going to make something for mine since day 1 yet 13 months later it still has nothing. I can't think of a light weight material to use so maybe you can help me out, or anyone else who has fitted something like that.

[boyley]

Update of the Ute debadged and lowered

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh166/boylero/SSV%20Ute/IMG_0459.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh166/boylero/SSV%20Ute/IMG_0460.jpg

[SSV8TE]

Thought id put up a few later pics.
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn121/SSV8TE/15012009508.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn121/SSV8TE/31122008499.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn121/SSV8TE/IMG_3861.jpg

[DukeZ]

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn121/SSV8TE/IMG_3861.jpg

farking love this pic andy looks mint in here

[gladrock]

Did you make the cross pieces or buy the genuine bits. I am talking about the pieces that go across the tray and slip into the molded recess. Thay look great and would be very usefull. I have been going to make something for mine since day 1 yet 13 months later it still has nothing. I can't think of a light weight material to use so maybe you can help me out, or anyone else who has fitted something like that.

Gday,

I made them from treated pine sleepers (200 x 50), Spayed with glue then covered then with speaker cloth...eezee peezee japaneezee

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

Gday,

I made them from treated pine sleepers (200 x 50), Spayed with glue then covered then with speaker cloth...eezee peezee japaneezee

look great

:goodjob:

[joe1985]

just a quick snap of my vz with 20s.. these rims seem to be getting more common, looking for a change if anyone is interested in a swap too.
http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/joe18285/P1030004.jpg

[coombesy]

my ute


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt339/joelcoombes/RIMG1309.jpg

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt339/joelcoombes/RIMG1310.jpg

Thanks

[AussieTone]

Gday,

I made them from treated pine sleepers (200 x 50), Spayed with glue then covered then with speaker cloth...eezee peezee japaneezee

Cheers. What sort of weight would you guestimate them at. I think I might have a go at knocking up a pine frame and nailing thin ply over it then cover in some type of marine carpet. That should keep it nice and light for my back when I want to pull it out to load something longer in. I take it the mesh up the front is the Holden Calais / HSV boot tidy or wht ever they call them.
Thanks anyway
Cheers
Tony

[gladrock]

Cheers. What sort of weight would you guestimate them at. I think I might have a go at knocking up a pine frame and nailing thin ply over it then cover in some type of marine carpet. That should keep it nice and light for my back when I want to pull it out to load something longer in. I take it the mesh up the front is the Holden Calais / HSV boot tidy or wht ever they call them.
Thanks anyway
Cheers
Tony

That sounds like a worthwhile project! I shit at guessing weights but thet are quite easy to put in and out, they weight keeps them firmly in place and I can lye stuff ontop of them without damaging them. I also have boot cargo nets hooked across as well to holh the smaller items still.

Pics when youve finished :smile

[joe1985]

can anyone tell me the name of these wheels? http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/joe18285/RIMG1309.jpg

[VFast]

That sounds like a worthwhile project! I shit at guessing weights but thet are quite easy to put in and out, they weight keeps them firmly in place and I can lye stuff ontop of them without damaging them. I also have boot cargo nets hooked across as well to holh the smaller items still.

Pics when youve finished :smile
Is the cargo net designed to fit the utes too or does it just happen to fit up ok?

[Urko]

Can anyone please post a pic of ss V ute (auto) from the inside at night with all the lights on where the shifting stick is. I think that my light where you put in D or N or R or active select + and - is not working. The dealer told me that it is suppose to be like that. Everything else illuminates (power windows, lock and unlock, ESP) just that part isnt.

Cheers

[2ajmanvell82]

can anyone tell me the name of these wheels? http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/joe18285/RIMG1309.jpg

STELLA??? I think is what they are called??

[AussieTone]

can anyone tell me the name of these wheels? http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/joe18285/RIMG1309.jpg

Front left is George. rear left is Fred. Front right is Sam and can't remember the rear right :bow: Sorry but couldn't resist. They look a bit like the ROH Modena but it's hard to tell from that angle. Check the ROH web site to compare


Can anyone please post a pic of ss V ute (auto) from the inside at night with all the lights on where the shifting stick is. I think that my light where you put in D or N or R or active select + and - is not working. The dealer told me that it is suppose to be like that. Everything else illuminates (power windows, lock and unlock, ESP) just that part isnt.

Cheers

I just went out and turned my lights on to check (MY09 VE SS Ute). The P,R,N,D, +,- are all lit. Where abouts in Brisbane are you. Try going back to your dealer and checking the lights on a new Ute and if its different to yours drag the service rep up to the new Ute and show him

[R1DG3Y]

picked this up last sunday
hope you guys like it ay

02 VU SS Fifty
Gen III 6 speed

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb204/ridgbak/VUSS50-1.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb204/ridgbak/Photo042.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb204/ridgbak/Photo041.jpg

cheers

[Urko]

Front left is George. rear left is Fred. Front right is Sam and can't remember the rear right :bow: Sorry but couldn't resist. They look a bit like the ROH Modena but it's hard to tell from that angle. Check the ROH web site to compare



I just went out and turned my lights on to check (MY09 VE SS Ute). The P,R,N,D, +,- are all lit. Where abouts in Brisbane are you. Try going back to your dealer and checking the lights on a new Ute and if its different to yours drag the service rep up to the new Ute and show him

Yea I thought so...couse it looks realy silly...and car is new. All other sections are lit just thath one is not?!? Thanks for that.