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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #2900 on: April 15, 2022, 11:27:23 AM »
Holden Torana GTR XU-1 Restoration Documentary


This blokes knowledge of XU-1's is amazing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYTWgNcypm4
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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #2901 on: April 15, 2022, 05:12:28 PM »
Bog std with LHD and the original (I’m pretty sure) motor. I read somewhere that lots of this model get bastardised with BIG motor transplants?
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« Reply #2902 on: April 16, 2022, 04:27:16 AM »
I hate it when folks upgrade engines and modify cars..... its terrible.  ::)
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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #2903 on: April 16, 2022, 09:03:24 AM »
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I hate it when folks upgrade engines and modify cars..... its terrible.  ::)
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« Reply #2904 on: April 16, 2022, 09:24:58 AM »
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« Reply #2905 on: April 20, 2022, 07:28:37 PM »
The 202 HJ ute made a 180km trip with the 202 LJ Torana on the trailer, for my daughters wedding. It was the first drive more than 30km, never missed a beat & returned 19 L/100km. Livin in the 70's.
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« Reply #2906 on: April 20, 2022, 07:35:43 PM »
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The 202 HJ ute made a 180km trip with the 202 LJ Torana on the trailer, for my daughters wedding. It was the first drive more than 30km, never missed a beat & returned 19 L/100km. Livin in the 70's.

Very nice pair... although I reckon the 202 would have to go ;)
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« Reply #2907 on: April 22, 2022, 08:03:43 AM »
Quote from: Bird on April 20, 2022, 07:35:43 PM
Very nice pair... although I reckon the 202 would have to go ;)
The 202 in the ute goes, it run a 12.72 @ 105 when it was fitted in the Torana.
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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #2908 on: May 30, 2022, 10:55:00 AM »
interesting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WaEGNI5Ylk
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« Reply #2909 on: May 30, 2022, 11:57:41 AM »
very cool clip.
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« Reply #2910 on: May 30, 2022, 12:51:23 PM »
Quote from: Bird on May 30, 2022, 10:55:00 AM
interesting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WaEGNI5Ylk
Holden's Elizabeth Timeline: 1958 to 2017

Pretty cool, amazing they went from 100,000+ cars in 1995 to shut down 20 years later.

And not a hi-viz to be seen for a long time haha
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« Reply #2911 on: May 30, 2022, 02:34:01 PM »
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And not a hi-viz to be seen for a long time haha
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« Reply #2912 on: May 31, 2022, 05:43:54 PM »
Have an opportunity to buy this baby..
Under consideration

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« Reply #2913 on: May 31, 2022, 08:37:07 PM »
Oooh yeah! Is it a ZC/ZD? What price are they asking ballpark?

I was looking a couple years ago for one, were around the $20k mark. Like everything they are worth $$$$$$$ now...
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« Reply #2914 on: May 31, 2022, 09:21:42 PM »
Quote from: nab on May 31, 2022, 08:37:07 PM
Oooh yeah! Is it a ZC/ZD? What price are they asking ballpark?

I was looking a couple years ago for one, were around the $20k mark. Like everything they are worth $$$$$$$ now...
ZD, wont say price at this stage, I'm still undecided, not on the buy price, just the finished price. I'm nowhere near as fastidious as Jeepers, (nor have the skills) so just have to decide whether i have the staying power to restore

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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #2915 on: May 31, 2022, 11:35:15 PM »
^^^^^  Add 50K +- to the price as rough guide then ..
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« Reply #2916 on: June 01, 2022, 03:30:35 AM »
Quote from: Moggy on May 31, 2022, 09:21:42 PM
ZD, wont say price at this stage, I'm still undecided, not on the buy price, just the finished price. I'm nowhere near as fastidious as Jeepers, (nor have the skills) so just have to decide whether i have the staying power to restore

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They're a nice car to own/drive.... do it.

I've never had a ZD, but i did own 2 ZC's at different times.
You'll kick ya self if ya don't in coming years.
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« Reply #2917 on: June 01, 2022, 03:40:09 AM »
If you can afford it then do it
You'll only regret not doing it later
Anyway you can always sell it later if it's not you
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« Reply #2918 on: June 01, 2022, 05:46:30 AM »
Based on the one photo....

You could simply do  a make-over of anything that's suss.

Replace all the Shit like suspension bushes, joints and rod ends.
Replace/overhaul the brakes.
Revamp the cooling system, every hose, clamp, radiator and heater core.
Overhaul or replace the alt and starter.
Service the engine, auto and diff.
If an A/C car, overhaul it.... if not, fit one for the Nth Qld summers.
Touch up any bodywork, clay bar and ceramic polish the living Shit out of it.
5 new tyres and shuffle off to Qld Transport.

You'll have a very nice chrome bumper cruiser that won't smash the budget.

OR.... you can go all out..... but its a friggin big job and costly.
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« Reply #2919 on: June 01, 2022, 06:35:06 AM »
Quote from: edz on May 31, 2022, 11:35:15 PM
^^^^^  Add 50K +- to the price as rough guide then ..
The guy wants $7k. Cheap eh!
A bit of research shows I could get a full resto jobby for about $70k
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Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on June 01, 2022, 05:46:30 AM
Based on the one photo....

You could simply do  a make-over of anything that's suss.

Replace all the Shit like suspension bushes, joints and rod ends.
Replace/overhaul the brakes.
Revamp the cooling system, every hose, clamp, radiator and heater core.
Overhaul or replace the alt and starter.
Service the engine, auto and diff.
If an A/C car, overhaul it.... if not, fit one for the Nth Qld summers.
Touch up any bodywork, clay bar and ceramic polish the living Shit out of it.
5 new tyres and shuffle off to Qld Transport.

You'll have a very nice chrome bumper cruiser that won't smash the budget.

OR.... you can go all out..... but its a friggin big job and costly.
Thanks for that kev, it is helpful to have some info.
The car is quite straight & surprisingly doesn't have a lot of rust.
I would need to change out the driveline tho as it is coded for a 351, but currently has a 289 in it.
The current owner has a quite few spares & upgrade parts, so it's really a matter of final $$$, hoping he'd package the lot for under $10k

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« Reply #2920 on: June 01, 2022, 06:49:49 AM »
7k it's a no brainer
I'll take it  8)
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« Reply #2921 on: June 01, 2022, 06:58:42 AM »
Quote from: Moggy on June 01, 2022, 06:35:06 AM
The guy wants $7k. Cheap eh!
A bit of research shows I could get a full resto jobby for about $70kThe regret if I don't is my main wrestle atmThanks for that kev, it is helpful to have some info.
The car is quite straight & surprisingly doesn't have a lot of rust.
I would need to change out the driveline tho as it is coded for a 351, but currently has a 289 in it.
The current owner has a quite few spares & upgrade parts, so it's really a matter of final $$$, hoping he'd package the lot for under $10k

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Just buy it at that price.
Don't think about it..... just do it.
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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #2922 on: June 01, 2022, 09:55:26 AM »
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on June 01, 2022, 06:58:42 AM
Just buy it at that price.
Don't think about it..... just do it.

Agree, It doesnt look as if it would require a full rebuild, just a freshen up. IMO if you spent $10k on it (excluding any engine transplant) you would end up with a nice useable cruiser. 

EDIT:  assuming the interior is reasonable.....

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« Reply #2923 on: June 01, 2022, 06:47:40 PM »
What they said. If you don't have $7k steal it from ya mum, it's a no brainer...
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« Reply #2924 on: June 02, 2022, 04:32:52 AM »
WELL MOGGY?

Is fukkin home yet and if not, WHY NOT.

Don't you fukkin make me come up up there.
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