{"id":2031,"date":"2026-03-30T11:34:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T11:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/australianholden.com\/?page_id=2031"},"modified":"2026-04-17T04:47:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T04:47:23","slug":"complete-vh-commodore-restoration-parts-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/vh-commodore\/complete-vh-commodore-restoration-parts-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete VH Commodore Restoration Parts Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/\">Commodore Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/vh-commodore\/\">VH Commodore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4tAzzml\">VB VC VH VK Commodore Repair Manual<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The VH Commodore, produced by Holden between 1981 and 1984, refined the styling and mechanical improvements introduced in the VC model. 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Restoration requires correct panels for a factory-accurate rebuild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Checklist:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rust repair panels: sills, floor pans, rear quarters <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front grille &amp; headlight surrounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tail light assemblies <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Door handles &amp; badges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rubber weather seals <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Windshield &amp; window seals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interior Restoration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VH Commodores feature an updated interior, including dashboard improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Checklist:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seat covers &amp; foam kits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Door trims &amp; panels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dash pad restoration &amp; instrument cluster <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carpets or rubber mats <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steering wheel refurbishment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electrical System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Old wiring looms often need replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Checklist:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full wiring loom replacement <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternator &amp; starter motor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headlights &amp; tail lights <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switches &amp; fuses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Voltage regulator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Factory steel wheels &amp; hubcaps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Period-correct aftermarket wheels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tyre sizing recommendations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hubcaps &amp; centre caps <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/\">Commodore Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/vh-commodore\/\">VH Commodore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4tAzzml\">VB VC VH VK Commodore Repair Manual<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commodore Home VH Commodore VB VC VH VK Commodore Repair Manual The VH Commodore, produced by Holden between 1981 and 1984, refined the styling and mechanical improvements introduced in the VC model. 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