{"id":2033,"date":"2026-03-29T11:35:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T11:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/australianholden.com\/?page_id=2033"},"modified":"2026-04-17T04:48:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T04:48:41","slug":"complete-vk-commodore-restoration-parts-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/vk-commodore\/complete-vk-commodore-restoration-parts-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete VK 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\/vk-commodore\/\">VK 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 VK Commodore, produced by Holden from 1984 to 1986, marked an important evolution in the Commodore lineup, introducing updated styling, improved suspension, and new engine options. 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