gday, i just pulled my ute down to the chassis and was looking at the rear suspension. when i noticed that the front link of the rear suspension was held in by a bolt with no nut. both sides were like this so i assumed that it must of been threaded plate. doesnt seem to be. there isnt enough bolt to fit a bolt to fit a nut on so im wondering if its been cut. if any1 knows how the setups spose to be please share,
cheers foxy

Drove past a sign the other day that said there was a swap meet at Cessnock next weekend. I only caught a glipse of the sign so I might have read it wrong

Does anybody know if it is on next weekend? Which day it is? And if its worth taking a drive to have a look at?

Adam

gday all, just posting this in regard to all the attention all the young p platers are getting over being hoons etc. im nearly 17 and doing up a wb for my first ute and i would like to draw attention to the fact that like all aspects of life,a small majority is again ruining things for everyone. not all young blokes are more interested in their stereo than their motor. and not all are reckless hoons.
just letting all holden enthusiests out there know that ther is hope yet for the younger generation.

WB Holden Panelvan/Ute Wiring Diagram Needed Urgently. Hi all I have just done an engine swap in my 81'WB Panelvan from a 3.3 (202) blue motor to a 308 red motor. I never thought to mark & record the wiring prior to engine removal & after fiting new engine quite sometime later have forgotten which wiring is which , so now needing an engine bay wiring diagram. My email addess is ( wblake6@bigpond.com ) if anyone has a copy they can scan & email to me. Many Thanks- Trent.

Got a list of things i wont be needing anymore so its basically first in best dressed. All the seats will be given away as they will need recovering and they take up the most space, plus we are all fairly generous here right? Nothing will be over $20 so just make an offer, if you pay me more than that amount for anything it will go into the website. Pickup in Sutherland 2233 or i can drive them out, not a problem. Drew, 0421 67 65 68.

HQ bench seat, fair condition vinyl, adj. headrests and ashtray.
Bucket seats, 2 pairs, one pair with vinyl insert.
Nosecone, complete w/lights and rad.sup.panel. no radiator. hx? grille Fair nose, rusty support.
Front bumper bar, no rubber, comes with brackets.
2x brake boosters, one slightly rusty.

Hi all, im still looking for a front bumper, would a HZ one fit my WB??? Have seen a HZ one for sale. Any help appreciated.

gday all im looking at getting another car to use as a daily so i can pull the prem off the road for a tidy up. will consider almost anything but must be in vic (central vic preffered) must have rego and must be in reasonable condition. wanting to pay up to 2 grand for a suitable car, would prefer a ute and manual but anything pre wb would be great. let me know what youve got as im looking for a quick purchase.
cheers
crocky

I am planning to do the rear brakes on my WB ute next weekend (V8). My old man gave me a set of good drums for the back and I was thinking of taking them in to get machined this week so I can swap them over with the new shoes next weekend.
I am pretty sure they were of one of the HQ-HJ's he used to own however they were all sixes.
Are all these drums the same even if they are different diffs?

Hey guys first time posting on this site, so thanks for you responses in advance!!

I just picked up a 81 Caprice with an immaculate maroon interior the id plates say 1991-77Y

Does anyone know if this was the same maroon as fitted to VC HDT cars?

I have tried to look it up to no avail!!

Cheers
Barnsey

Hi all, I've been asked to O haul a Q jet from a WB [blue] 308. Problem is that some genius has tried to convert the auto choke to manual. As a result the following parts are missing and I would like to buy them and or a complete carby. 1 I need the screw on arm that attaches to the choke butterfal shaft and 2 the link rod that joins the above arm to the shaft from the choke mechanism. Sounds vey complicated but for anyone farmillier with these carbies it should make sense. Also the two tappered screws that fit below the choke butterfly are missing.
Regards Mal, please contact on malandjo@optusnet.com.au

Hi all, im looking for a front bumper for my WB ute..??? with all the fixing too.. Have seen a few on ebay and also seen a few bull bars. Well the bull bars are going for bucks and thought why not offer my bull bar in exchange for a bumper... take a look at the pic of my wb and let me know, thanks Deano

g'day fellas
just wondering how you go about removing the plastic tarp clips that go around the outside of the ute body.they have 3 rivets or sumthin. it for a respray, would it be better just to mask them? want to do it without breaking them,
cheers Foxy

Im after the inner bottom section of a R/H rear door thats rust free, Not really after the skin just the rounded corner of the door from the skin fold into the inside where the door trim covers.

If anyone has one thats RUST FREE im willing to buy it. Rare spares sell the complete bottom sections but only for the front doors, there still in the process of producing the rears.

Hi all,

Just clearing out some more stuff from under the house {boyfriend won't let me have the shed :o)}- some is crap some is brand new.
Click on the link below and look in the Motor Head Items section.
http://stores.ebay.c...

Cheers Mel
gallery.oldholden.com/wb350

Im after the inner bottom section of a R/H rear door thats rust free, Not really after the skin just the rounded corner of the door from the skin fold into the inside where the door trim covers.

If anyone has one thats RUST FREE im willing to buy it. Rare spares sell the complete bottom sections but only for the front doors, there still in the process of producing the rears.

Need advise on adjusting the pivot ball,
I understand I need to get 48 mm on the fork,(http://gallery.oldho...) bell houseing face clearance ,
The clutch pedal is about 60 mm higher than brake after adjustment on the bell housing screw (the big black nut)
I discovered this AFTER installing the clutch and box etc,
I can turn adjust the pivot through inspection hole and a small screwdriver in back of bellhousing,

QUESTION: do i turn the pivot in towards engine or back towards diff to get my pedal down

hi guys

just wondering ist there any difference between a WB salisbury diff from a six cylinder ute(not a tonner) and a HQ one tonner diff. the WB back plate on the diff looks different to the HQ diff back plate.

is the WB diff suitable for a one toner.

need to no asap.

Thanks Tim

Hi Folks,

I am wondering if anyone can help me out with a cheap WB Statesman.

I am willing to travel short distances from Townsville, QLD.

After a Front end and or Full Car.

Thanks,

Hey guys

Still clearing out the shed... found these babies
4.44 Salisbury diff gears.
Excellent condition, have been in my shed for over 15 years.
$250ono

ayioss@hotmail.com

gday, i am currently in a situation im sure some of you blokes have been in, as a few years back i aquired a old wb ute for not much more than a handshake. the ute hadnt been registered for a number of years before i got it. i was wondering if anyone could tell me how hard it would be to get it registered after neatening it up? (ie. new front end, paint job and re trim)
cheers Foxy0008

HI All,
How can i stop body roll in an EH i have just had the diff shortened so the tyres fit up in the guard, So when i'm traveling in a straight line there is no scrubing.
The body touches the outside of the tyres when i travel around a sweeping bend.

Cheers Shane

Hello all
I have a 3.3 converted to straight gas. The carby is impco with the holley bottom end. The problem is the engine wont idle less than 1100rpm even with the throttle screw wound right out. If you pull the PCV out and block it off the engine stalls so I believe the engine is getting all the idle air through the PCV. If the PCV is blocked the carby can be adjusted to get the correct rpm. I have tried a new PCV and same deal. I've replaced all gaskets and gromets on rocker cover and side plates trying to reduce crank case air ingress and no fix. I gather its a problem with the carby setup any ideas appreciated

hi guys,

have a few Holden WB statesman parts i need to get rid of ASAP!!!.
all ONE LOT
1x boot
2x rear windows
2x rear quater windows

$10 the lot all good order.
pick up only
werribee/hoppers crossing
MELBOURNE

Could some one please check this part number and advise what it is for ?

I suspect a V8 HQ-HX 3 -4 Speed non cable operated .

Thanks

Hi Guys,

I need some heads decked.
Where should i take them?? Near Frankston....

Cheers

FOR SALE - PICK UP and PAY ONLY

Have

2 x Q-Jet 4 barrel carbies both pollution models, 17059596 (1 in exc condition $100 & 1 in ave condition $30)
1 x Holden/Bosch electronic ignition with coil and leads, big cap (vacuum advance dented, missing one clip $50)

Will take $150 the lot if pick up and pay today (Friday or Sat B4 Lunch 19/20th).

Prices are firm.

Will separate.

Pick up is Keysborough, Vic.

call 0411352348 if interested.

Cheers, Daz.

Just want to know how 'interchangable' the radiators are for WB's. I have a Kingswood 6, would a V8 radiator or a Statesman radiator fit the Rad Support Panel? What about earlier/later model radiators? I'm pretty sure the answer is 'no', but I'm hoping I'm wrong. Thanks...

Hello all
Wondering if anyone could give a brief description on changing a front seal on a sailsbury 10 bolt diff. What torque does the nut need to be?
Thanks for any info

Can fuel pumps give off a soft knocking noise?
when cold and for the first few k's , a soft knocking noise is present near pump,
thought it was a big end, but doesn't sound right,
then wondered if it was piston or gudgeon, but again doesn't get louder or harsher with revs,
thought it was a saddle or rocker, to high up in engine.

sounds like the pump is knocking, it isn't that old <10thou k's)

any advise ?

Can anyone tell me the best way to replace the upper steering shaft bearing in the steering column honeypot on a WB.
The cast metal in the top of the housing is folded over the bearing when it's originally installed.
If the bearing is punched out or the material is folded back it snaps and the new bearing is then a loose fit.
The most common response I have been getting so far is to buy a replacement honeypot with a decent bearing ( proving almost impossible to find ) or use chemiweld etc. to glue a new bearing in ( $110 from holden ).
If anyone has found a better solution please let me know.
Cheers.