We Buy a Wrecked VN SS Commodore as a Donor Car

[@paulsz6194]

Just put good pull on the front end of the VN & you could restore it, provided it’s not a statutory write-off . They’re getting more rare every year...

[@ClunieGarage]

Yep they are getting scarce now that's for sure. Thanks for watching our channel.

[@garysmith3559]

So good to see an update on the VP. It is going to be a real menace when it's finished 🎉

[@ClunieGarage]

We hope so Gary!

[@alanbrown8837]

Starting to come together. Looks good 👍

[@ClunieGarage]

Thanks 👍mate!

[@GODEES77]

Been waiting for a Brock vid. This is a great idea

[@ClunieGarage]

Thanks mate! Another one coming tomorrow with the suspension mods.

[@GODEES77]

@@ClunieGarage the old SS donating its organs to give life.

[@karlhogs3337]

I would update to a VT Master cylinder and booster with vt twin piston front brakes as the VP has the 'flares' that match VP - VT, if you use the VN metal lines and rubber lines you would need to run brake line adaptors on the master cylinder and brake calipers!

[@ClunieGarage]

Thanks mate. We are actually upgrading to Harrop four piston front brakes. Do you know if the 1 inch master cylinder will be up to the task or should we bite the bullet and go the VT path?

[@Low760]

​@@ClunieGarageif they are VT Harrop hsv calipers I'd say VT.

[@GlennLittleford]

Dash surround is worth grabbing, the wiper and light switches die.

[@ClunieGarage]

Good to know we will grab those

[@DoctorWEBB]

VN & VP different colour interior trim. Vp likely be black switches. VN be grey.

[@bill13690]

Great video there guys keep up the good work. From Bill Mount Gambier South Australia

[@ClunieGarage]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@MaXpeedingRods_Coop]

cool

[@GODEES77]

Might be a good idea to get the brake assembly off it for spares maybe?

[@ClunieGarage]

G'day mate, yes we are grabbing the brake booster, brake lines and master cylinder from the VN.

[@angry9901]

And the pedal box?

[@GODEES77]

@@angry9901 he did take that

[@angry9901]

@@GODEES77 I thought I saw it still in the VN.

[@GODEES77]

@@angry9901 yeah earlier in the vid it was but later he was showing how he’d pulled it out and painted it up

[@justggeorge]

nice video!

[@ClunieGarage]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@detailedbyben]

Do you happen to have the whole ss bodykit?

[@ShaneLucas-y5p]

Hey mate, I don’t suppose it has the drivers side hockey trim?? I’ve been missing mine for years and can’t find one anywhere…. 🙏🏼

[@ClunieGarage]

Gday mate, what piece is that exactly? I can take a photo inside on the drivers side if that works and send through to you?

[@ShaneLucas-y5p]

It’s the rear external lower window trim of the drivers side rear quarter window.

[@ClunieGarage]

@@ShaneLucas-y5p ok, will pop out and have a look tomorrow for you in the light!

[@Low760]

I hope you're fitting a new master cylinder and not using a clapped out old one! Same as the booster. Just not worth the risk on a race car.

[@DoctorWEBB]

Up against the EA falcon 🤣 the VN supercar smashed those rust buckets ford spent 100million developing door handles and forgot about the rest. The EA was quickly axed because its reputation as a shit box was quickly known among the blue blooded loyal Dick Johnson lovers. The ford community were sick of braking down on the road side watching VN s1's piloted by Granny's smoking out nearby intersections with epic accidental single wheeler peelers without even trying to cut sick. The mang was out of the bag nothing was this fast & reliable in stock form before it. Especially not anything v6 powered. The VN v6 was a favourite getaway car chosen as #1 pick by the most successful armed robbery professionals. Enough boot space for 3 hostages or a load of cash and Enough power / economy to get away with 5 armed gun man wearing balaclavas comfortably At high speed. It was a mangs best friend even if he had no keys.

[@ls1hinchy546]

Nice score mate👍 there's still a lot of salvageable parts on the VN SS & there's always someone looking for parts, the VP is looking good cant wait to see the engine in

[@ClunieGarage]

Cheers, thanks mate. We will keep the VN around for a while as they are getting harder to find parts for.

[@RBFR01]

If you hit up Jack from Perkins Engineering he might be able to sell you some race stuff?

[@ClunieGarage]

We would love the slide intake manifold!

[@blastcoatrestore7013]

Hey mate I would be interested in some bits of the VN if you have a email I can contact you on Thanks Jason

[@ClunieGarage]

G'day mate, you can reach me on our FB, Instagram and email - [e-mail]

[@blastcoatrestore7013]

@@ClunieGarage thanks just messaged you on Instagram