My VZ Thunder

[Tortuga]

http://C:\Documents and Settings\Carl\Desktop

[jkgmh]

Your pic didn't work, I can't view it....

Try this...

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=30924

[Tortuga]

mmmmm, I'm new here!
Can't seem to get it to work!

[Cainer]

mate you will need to host the image on the internet.

try - http://images.cainer.net

copy the link, and then insert it into the forums using the tags.

example http://website.com/image.jpg

removing the spaces from the example above of course

[Tortuga]

Ok
Got it!!
Thanks Cainer;)
http://images.cainer.net//uploads/DSCF0018.JPG

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/DSCF0027.JPG

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/DSCF0015.JPG

[Sonny@Autowerks]

Cant see any pic ?

[macca33]

It sorta worked there mate. Nice ute!

Cheers,

Macca

Edit: - I think you're still editing whilst we are reading, more pics coming thru now. GREAT looking wheels there!

[dadem0n]

Nice...... what rims are they?

[Tortuga]

Nice...... what rims are they?


They are B-Boss 20inch.

[OUTAtheBloo]

Good choice of Ute colour mate ! Good work

:thumbsup:

Dan

[Sonny@Autowerks]

Damn thats nice !!! and those wheels are awsome !!!

I,m doing a cam on one of those next few months,its a silver one

;)


regards sonny

[Tortuga]

Thanks for the response guyes. This only one my first few posts. This is a cool forum!!

Anyway, luv my ute! I want to do a few little mods to it when I get some more cashola!

I had a VY Maloo before this. This Craps on it!! The 6 litre has much more torque. The HSV was not worth the extra tuperware. Also I get an extra 80 to 100 Km's out of this one.

I'm a happy camper!:thumbsup:

Here is another

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/DSCF0014.JPG

[SSidewayz]

Hey I seen a very modified ute a while ago in some mag and it had the same sort of hard cover. It was a 3 peice though same colour, but is this factory now? The luggage compartment is a good idea cause you can have your shopping there. Good god did I just say that.

[jkgmh]

Really nice lookin ute there Tortuga. I love those rims, they are HOT.

What size are they, tyres I mean. I assume rims are 20x8? :yup:

[VXEXEC350]

Interesting mod to the hard lid. Can we get a look inside the port? Who did it? Howmuchizit?

[vt350phantom]

Great set of wheels mate, they look awesome!!

[Tortuga]

Interesting mod to the hard lid. Can we get a look inside the port? Who did it? Howmuchizit?

Here is a look inside the container.
It is actually one of my products. It is not a mod, it is a whole new lid design. I can't advertise on this forum as I don't have a subscription. So I will do the right thing by them.
It is a new product and there is a wb site!!

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/_MG_1876.jpg

P.S This is not my ute. I just didn't have a pic of the inside.

Cheers
Tortuga

[BEWARE]

looks awesome, nice overall package so far....love the wheels!!!

[z06neb]

That is a beautiful VZ Thunder, Tortuga!! As I have said before, we could sell a ton (kilo) of these in the states. It reminds me of our 60s El Camino, a very cool car/truck combo. Did you change the grill fascia on the front? I noticed the Chevrolet "bow tie" in gold on the front. The rear fiberglas cover with the extra storage tray is very creative. We have covers like that here, but no one has made it with the "boot in the boot". Very very cool!!!

[PaulM]

Nice ride, looks cool.

[Beeker]

Nice Ride Dude.
Love the wheels and really Love that lid!! What a great idea. looks factory too.

I've seen a couple on the road. They are a heap better and more practacle than that SSZ lid.

Are they water proof and lockable?

What's your website address?
I'm going to trick up my ute and I would't mind one of those lidZZZ!

Like it!!!!:thumbsup:

[Bassy]

That hard cover is hot, neva seen 1 like that before. Nice ride dude!!!

[Tortuga]

Cheers guyes,
Thanks for the great comments. Seems the wheels are a hit!

There are great looking utes in this forum

Go the General:bow:

[cygnet]

Hey Guys

That ute looks great. I am about to order the same car and i wish that your hard cover was an option.
What springs are you running?

Thanks

Rgds

Cygnet

[axletramp]

Hey Tortuga. Nice ride

I reckon those rims rock. They are like a HBD rim, but huge. The ride height makes it look even sicker. I lowered my VY, but it's too lowe in the back now, Hit everything!!!!! That lid is a nice touch too. I saw a silver one not long ago and it looked tuff as!!! I need one. Where do you get them from and do I have to cut a hole in my lid to fit the bucket??

[2Rizmo VZ]

looking good mate... wats the deal with the hardtop.... any detials on where to get 1, are they stock ???? aftermarket ???

[PJK]

looking good mate... wats the deal with the hardtop.... any detials on where to get 1, are they stock ???? aftermarket ???

Maybe a Google search on 'Tortuga ute lid' ;)

[2Rizmo VZ]

n yes i did google it but didnt come up with anything,, cheers 4 the website.

[[J]]

and it's not made of cheap plastic.


Plastic?! :confused:... :eek:

I had no idea, thought they were pretty awesome till now. Pretty sure my Maloo's is glass though, can someone confirm this?

Sparky

[Tortuga]

']Plastic?! :confused:... :eek:

I had no idea, thought they were pretty awesome till now. Pretty sure my Maloo's is glass though, can someone confirm this?

Sparky

HI There Sparky,
I don't know where people are getting their facts from, but I will confirm that my lid is made of fibreglass not cheap plastic:doh:

I can't advertise in this forum as I am not a sponsor YET!!! So I will do the right thing by them. Once it kicks off I will consider it.

I just wanted to show off my new ride. That's all

[GEN4SS]

Great looking ute Tortuga. I should have my Black Thunder in the next few weeks. Just wondering what suspension package you have. (springs struts etc.) Lowering the 1st on the list when I pick it up

[VZGEN4]

Mate! Looks awesome! The wheels just set it off.

How's the ride? Got any teeth left? LOL

[Tortuga]

Great looking ute Tortuga. I should have my Black Thunder in the next few weeks. Just wondering what suspension package you have. (springs struts etc.) Lowering the 1st on the list when I pick it up

Thanks GEN4SS!!

A mate at Bob Jane put in a lowered set of coupe springs and struts. Perfect height!!


VZGen4,

The ride is great surprisingly. Just have to be real careful on those nasty gutters. Who invented them anyway??? I like the wheels because the look like a standard Holden wheel on steroids!!LOL

[VZGEN4]

VZGen4,

The ride is great surprisingly. Just have to be real careful on those nasty gutters. Who invented them anyway??? I like the wheels because the look like a standard Holden wheel on steroids!!LOL

I'm hearin ya! I hit one on the weekend! car is a bit lighter... Scrapped off some plastic under the front spoiler! It sux when you hit them, then you know you've gotta get back off em! As if the first cringe wasn't bad enough! LOL

Enjoy the beast, I'm lovin mine! :thumbsup:

[bjl84]

Thanks for the response guyes. This only one my first few posts. This is a cool forum!!

Anyway, luv my ute! I want to do a few little mods to it when I get some more cashola!

I had a VY Maloo before this. This Craps on it!! The 6 litre has much more torque. The HSV was not worth the extra tuperware. Also I get an extra 80 to 100 Km's out of this one.

I'm a happy camper!:thumbsup:

Here is another

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/DSCF0014.JPG

Nice Ute!:bow: Love the wheels and the hard cover.

I bought an SSZ in the same colour, you said you were going to do some more mods as you get cash. Do you know of any way to fill in the gaping hole in the front bumper in front of the radiator. Yours is the same as mine. I think it looks cheap, unfinished and empty.

[bambam]

I went and bought a grill for that gap. The ss sedans have them fitted from factory and for some reason the utes dont. Very cheap to do and takes all of half an hour to fit. (gotta remove the front bar)

Look at any ss sedan. You will see what i mean.

[swb996]

Mate, Where Can I Get A Set Of Those Alloys?? I See You Say They Are 20's & B Boss, Where Do I Get Them. Any Help Would Be Great.cheers

[phatz]

Mate, Where Can I Get A Set Of Those Alloys?? I See You Say They Are 20's & B Boss, Where Do I Get Them. Any Help Would Be Great.cheers

I concur! Where did you get those wheels from? And how much?

[swb996]

Hey mate, just one other thing. i have a vz ss ute as well, just wanted to know if you had to do anything to the car to fit 20 x 8.5's on. i have 19x8's at the moment & just want to know if they will fit no probs.if anyone else knows, let us know. thanks for your help

[sime82]

excellent idea having the extra storage space in the hard cover!! :)

[sand_man]

i have a vz thunder and i only just got it its done 17,000km and sometimes when reversing or just taking off in 1st real slow the diff makes a small clunk all ways on the same spot

its not clunk clunk clunk its more clunk..................clunk...................... clunk
not sure if any1 would know y.im taking it make in to holden to get them to have a look but not till after xmas beside that it runs sweet.

[corypelican]

Hi Tortuga,

I tried emailing about your lids, but I couldnt get it to work...
Do you have a new email address I can get you on?

Cheers, Cory