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Guest		#1 Posted : Wednesday, 12 March 2008 10:45:14 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Hi I have recently purchased a 1983 VH SS and have been trying to find out if it is a HDT. Can someone please help me. Model:VH8VK69-XV2 Body:598277-A Trim:1991-79T Paint:1J 032-D Built:June 83 Eng:L31 Trans:M21 Axle:GU4 Any Help would be greatly appreciated Cheers Lizzy :)

commodorenut		#2 Posted : Wednesday, 12 March 2008 4:41:17 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		Based on the tag number, which doesnt appear in "the bible" then Id say no, its just a plain SS. There are some gaps in the bible that are difficult to trace, and there is a slim chance that a late 83 SS could fall into one of those gaps. What does it
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commodorenut		#3 Posted : Wednesday, 12 March 2008 4:41:17 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		Based on the tag number, which doesn't appear in "the bible" then I'd say no, it's just a plain SS. There are some gaps in 'the bible' that are difficult to trace, and there is a slim chance that a late '83 SS could fall into one of those gaps. What d
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hkpremier1968		#4 Posted : Wednesday, 12 March 2008 8:13:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 1/03/2008(UTC) Posts: 93		Hi, where can you get one of the Commodore 'Bibles' from? I would be a great adeition to my colection. Cheers. Lots of cars, Lots of projects and Lots of work = No brains, No life and No money!!
		Lots of cars, Lots of projects and Lots of work = No brains, No life and No money!!
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hkpremier1968		#5 Posted : Wednesday, 12 March 2008 8:13:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 1/03/2008(UTC) Posts: 93		Hi, where can you get one of the Commodore Bibles from? I would be a great adeition to my colection. Cheers. Lots of cars, Lots of projects and Lots of work = No brains, No life and No money!!
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Duzty		#6 Posted : Wednesday, 12 March 2008 9:06:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 29/06/2005(UTC) Posts: 706		i think if you send all that info to HDT they will do a full check on your vehicle and supply you auth papers about it. it does cost some money though.... Rare Spar
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commodorenut		#7 Posted : Wednesday, 12 March 2008 9:24:09 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		The "bible" is available on ebay from its author, Chris Sewell. This is his ebay store: http://search.ebay.com.au/_W0QQsassZexbrock The softcover $49.95 version is great value. Cheers, Mick ____________________________________________________
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commodorenut		#8 Posted : Wednesday, 12 March 2008 9:24:09 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		The "bible" is available on ebay from it's author, Chris Sewell. This is his ebay store: http://search.ebay.com.au/_W0QQsassZexbrock The softcover $49.95 version is great value. Cheers, Mick ___________________________________________________
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Guest		#9 Posted : Wednesday, 12 March 2008 10:19:48 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		I was just curious and have been reading up on it It has a group three body kit and front ventillated discs most of its original besides the fuel tank being in the boot and it running 11.40s with a standard stroke 308(the original block) Thanks h

tanart		#10 Posted : Wednesday, 12 March 2008 11:38:15 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 9/11/2005(UTC) Posts: 268		All VH SS HDT had a HDT tag on them. These could be Gp1 2 or 3.
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commodorenut		#11 Posted : Thursday, 13 March 2008 1:31:30 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		"Betty" - have you responded to the validation email that gets sent out from the forum? You need to respond to it before your account is activated. If you're having probs, email me: commodorenut (AT) gmail (DOT) com Tanart - no VH SS had HDT tags.
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commodorenut		#12 Posted : Thursday, 13 March 2008 1:31:30 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		"Betty" - have you responded to the validation email that gets sent out from the forum? You need to respond to it before your account is activated. If youre having probs, email me: commodorenut (AT) gmail (DOT) com Tanart - no VH SS had HDT tags.
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tanart		#13 Posted : Thursday, 13 March 2008 2:01:19 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 9/11/2005(UTC) Posts: 268		sorry, let me re-phrase. All HDT VH SS has a HDT tag on them.
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commodorenut		#14 Posted : Thursday, 13 March 2008 6:35:03 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		HDT did not start fitting HDT tags until 1984. The VH SS first came out in 1982. HDT did not fit build tags to any VC, or VH, or early '84 VKs. Into VK they started off with the stick-on 'improved' tag, but in Feb 85 it changed over to the rivett
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commodorenut		#15 Posted : Thursday, 13 March 2008 6:35:03 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		HDT did not start fitting HDT tags until 1984. The VH SS first came out in 1982. HDT did not fit build tags to any VC, or VH, or early 84 VKs. Into VK they started off with the stick-on improved tag, but in Feb 85 it changed over to the rivetted
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hainzy		#16 Posted : Friday, 14 March 2008 7:58:54 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 30/05/2005(UTC) Posts: 651 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Hey Mick great info mate. That was a great simple explanation. Can you tell me what a basic VH SS is worth these days? Are they a collectable or just a poor mans HDT? No offence intended by that but you know what I mean... Cheers.
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commodorenut		#17 Posted : Friday, 14 March 2008 10:19:01 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		The SS will become collectible in it's own right. Good ones are now asking over $10K, whereas a couple of years back, $5K landed you a good one. I would suggest $3-5K for a roughie, up to $15 for a mint one would be a reasonable ask. The value of an
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commodorenut		#18 Posted : Friday, 14 March 2008 10:19:01 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		The SS will become collectible in its own right. Good ones are now asking over $10K, whereas a couple of years back, $5K landed you a good one. I would suggest $3-5K for a roughie, up to $15 for a mint one would be a reasonable ask. The value of an S
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hainzy		#19 Posted: : Saturday, 15 March 2008 2:58:21 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 30/05/2005(UTC) Posts: 651 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		thanks Mick. What would this be? (Not sure if he meant l36?) vh8vk69-xv2 1980- 797 dec82 l36-m21-gu4
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commodorenut		#20 Posted : Saturday, 15 March 2008 8:45:16 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		L36 it would be - 253. XV2 confirms it as an SS. 1980 is Maranello Red. Without a body number off that plate, or the corresponding tag number off the VIN plate, you cant tell if its a HDT. Cheers, Mick _________________________________________
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