VH Commodore Coupe

fordel · 02-03-2005, 08:09 PM

Saw this the other day, and was wondering if anyone might know anything about it ?

Chris

RED_EL_XR8 · 02-03-2005, 08:11 PM

It is what is commonly know of as an old Commodore!!

LUXO_8 · 02-03-2005, 08:19 PM

but look at all of its doors red...

its an opel omega coupe AFAIK..

i know where there is a pair of doors, rear quarters / sides/ full set of glass, window mechanism's brand new parts, going for $1500.....

wish i had the cash.... just imagine a VL calais turbo coupe - you'd be able to make it so easily out of that car..........
imagine the cash you'd get for it

$$

outback_ute · 02-03-2005, 08:33 PM

That's what happens if you send a Monaro back 20 years in a time machine

LUXO_8 · 02-03-2005, 08:35 PM

wouldnt know about callin the new Commodore coupe a monaro.......
the real "munro's" stopped with the HZ

dogbreath_48 · 02-03-2005, 08:48 PM

The commo was based on an opel omega...but that doesn't really look like an opel omega to me...i'm sure there's some subtle differences (i think the omega's only went up to the VC style front end)? I reckon that might be an omega with VH front end or something. Wouldn't say it'd be TOO easy to whack a VL Cal front end on that...but more do-able than putting a Cal front on..like...a bus, for example...

-Stu

LUXO_8 · 02-03-2005, 08:51 PM

its seriously not hard to put a VL front onto a VB - VK..

a mate once updated his 308 VB wagon to look like a VL exec...

dogbreath_48 · 02-03-2005, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MADNC_8

its seriously not hard to put a VL front onto a VB - VK..

a mate once updated his 308 VB wagon to look like a VL exec...

i stand corrected. I thought there was a decent (i.e. enough to make it difficult) front end change on the VK...

-Stu

LUXO_8 · 02-03-2005, 09:08 PM

he was a panel beater, i dont know what changes he made if any....
almost certain the panels just fitted up though

JR. · 02-03-2005, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogbreath_48

The commo was based on an opel omega...but that doesn't really look like an opel omega to me...i'm sure there's some subtle differences (i think the omega's only went up to the VC style front end)?

Nope, at least went to VH or even VK, as remember Brock did those couple of prototype Opel Monza coupes with commodore front end and 5 litre V8.

Just a quick change of grill and maybe bumpers and then the engine transplant.

dogbreath_48 · 02-03-2005, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JR.

Nope, at least went to VH or even VK, as remember Brock did those couple of prototype Opel Monza coupes with commodore front end and 5 litre V8. Just a quick change of grill and maybe bumpers and then the engine transplant.

yeah that's what i meant - the front has been changed from the original VC style to the VH....

MrLandau · 02-03-2005, 09:45 PM

It looks like one of the Ayder Sportiff (read ****y Commodore) that was made when they were new. A handfull of Opel panels were grafted to commodores to create a 2 door. I remember seeing a white one in Unique Cars years ago.
Shane

Woz · 02-03-2005, 09:47 PM

On the corner of the South Gippsland Highway and Quantum Close in Dandenong South [Melways: Map 95 K7] there is a white VL Calais Coupe for sale.

I don't know of a price or condition or anything, what paperwork comes with it, but it's there. It's out during the day, working hours, and then goes inside the factory on the corner overnight. I've told a mate of mine [he wants a VL... tosser] about it so he's gonna try and make the tripe out there during the day when possible, but if anyone's interested and you're quick enough, it's there.

It's something different anyway.

LUXO_8 · 02-03-2005, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogbreath_48

yeah that's what i meant - the front has been changed from the original VC style to the VH....

looking at it now, it definatley has a VB bonet, the front edge comes out past the grille and lights......

**Captain Stubing** · 02-03-2005, 09:52 PM

I saw a two door VC years ago in a Brizzy caryard. Looked as good as a VC gets, with the almost oxidised bronze paintwork. Can't be sure, but I got the feeling that this one may have had a fastback/liftback (????).

GTHO3_2 · 02-03-2005, 09:58 PM

i used to have a VB with a VL front and a VK Back with a stroked 308 and halve Walky kit and vk body kit Now that was a hand granade

smciner1 · 02-03-2005, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MADNC_8

wouldnt know about callin the new Commodore coupe a monaro.......
the real "munro's" stopped with the HZ

HZ GTS Sedan was never badged or marketed as a Monaro.

RED_EL_XR8 · 03-03-2005, 12:08 AM

Like I said before

It is what is commonly know of as an old Commodore!! :thebirds:

Yaw · 03-03-2005, 05:49 AM

Just a thought here and I may get shot down in flames.
My original thought was perhaps a gemini made to look like a commodore, seriously look at the front windscreen shape, I reckon its closer to a gemini
If I'm wrong, I'm wrong *shrugs*

THORNSPAWN · 03-03-2005, 06:39 AM

Commodores were Opel Record up to VL and Opel Omega from VN up.... I think.
Opel Record came in 2 door so they would have imported one and put a dunnydore grille on it.
It still doesn't look any better

:

kiwikid · 03-03-2005, 12:00 PM

if i was forced id rather a 4 door...

Lightning Strike GT · 03-03-2005, 12:15 PM

That has been sitting there for a while (stuck to the ground with the redback spider webs from the front mudflaps and spoiler) it is probably not roadworthy
Oh well you can't help good luck can you