My HSV Senator 215i

[gtrboyy]

Yeah bracket is slightly different easily fixed with some washers to space it up.

Fuel dampener needs to be moved or bent out of way.

Yeah dont bother paying stupid prices people want.Just wait eventually some will turn up.

Have had a set on all my efi 5l cars vt,vk & lc torrie(avatar pic) although they do look better with thermofan

 

[hstlvc]

Yep the search begins for an alloy VT style engine cover...
Might look into getting it alloy welded to make it one piece.

 

[hstlvc]

 

[Adelaidetradie86]

Car looks tough mate. Not a massive fan of bonnet scoops but still a really cool car. You got plans to get the roof painted?

 

[hstlvc]

Haha the roof is painted- Its just the reflection of the sky- you can see that my spoiler looks the same.. plus it has a sunroof which might add to the unpainted look?

Also with the scoop- Ive cut a hole in the bonnet and meshed it for heat release.. Im not a fan of exposed vents letting in the weather- so the scoop is more than just looks.. plus its a VE HDT one, so Im not complaining too much.

Cheers for the compliment!

 

[hstlvc]

So Ive got me a VT 304 Alloy engine cover set and managed to even track down the throttle cable bracket as I heard thats needed to mount the front cover..

Next is to get it sandblasted.. I will prime and paint it at home.. fingers crossed I dont f@*K it up as it cost me a pretty penny..

 

[Wozza]

So Ive got me a VT 304 Alloy engine cover set and managed to even track down the throttle cable bracket as I heard thats needed to mount the front cover..

Next is to get it sandblasted.. I wil prime and paint it at home.. fingers crossed I dont f@*K it up as it cost me a pretty penny..

Dont paint it, polish it and plate metal parts

 

[hstlvc]

I thought about polishing it BUT.. the problem I have with my polished overflow tank, strut bar etc - everytime I touch it or it gets dirty or wet (water stained), it looks like shite! I dont think I have the patience to maintain the lustre of such a big piece on display..

Also Im gonna bog over the holden logo and put a HSV badge there instead like I did to my original cover.

 

[hstlvc]

Well my covers mustve been cast by a blind person at the foundry - full of pits, extra alloy that shouldve been removed and sharp edges.. After some time with the grinder, Ive managed to clean up all the edges and cut back the sides for a custom fit.

As you can see, Ive bogged over the words and Holden symbol 3 times- will leave it for a few days before I sand back the 3rd coat to allow for shrinkage..
Then back to get primed again before paint..

 

[VS 5.0]

Have you decided on a colour ?