SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.

[Bird]

Holden Torana GTR XU-1 Restoration Documentary


This blokes knowledge of XU-1's is amazing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYTWgNcypm4

[bmwfreak]

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?

[Jeepers Creepers]

I hate it when folks upgrade engines and modify cars..... its terrible. 

[bmwfreak]

I hate it when folks upgrade engines and modify cars..... its terrible. 

Uh-Huh

[Jeepers Creepers]

Uh-Huh

Whaaaat.... 

[warrenm]

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.

[Bird]

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

[warrenm]

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.

[Bird]

interesting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WaEGNI5Ylk
Holden's Elizabeth Timeline: 1958 to 2017

[Jeepers Creepers]

very cool clip.

[nab]

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

[Bird]

And not a hi-viz to be seen for a long time haha

[Moggy]

Have an opportunity to buy this baby..
Under consideration

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[nab]

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...

[Moggy]

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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[edz]

^^^^^  Add 50K +- to the price as rough guide then ..

[Jeepers Creepers]

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.

[NZMarkb]

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

[Jeepers Creepers]

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.

[Moggy]

^^^^^  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

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

The regret if I don't is my main wrestle atm

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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[NZMarkb]

7k it's a no brainer
I'll take it 

[Jeepers Creepers]

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.

[Mace]

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.....

[nab]

What they said. If you don't have $7k steal it from ya mum, it's a no brainer...

[Jeepers Creepers]

WELL MOGGY?

Is fukkin home yet and if not, WHY NOT.

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