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[yel327]

Stunning looking car Byron.

Yes.

[LXCHEV]

Being a 6 cylinder LH SL, I vote for flares and any ‘traditional’ style colour to maximise the pool of potential buyers (not race livery).

That ultra blue photo in your original post gets the heart racing straight away - you’d have people lining up to buy a car that looked like that. But I doubt you’d sell it!!

Agree completely with the other line of thinking too - if it’s destined to be sold, save yourself the time, money and heartache and sell as she currently sits. Unless you’re super confident you can increase your profit margin significantly (But how often does anyone stay within budget) - and what’s the cost of your labour?

[Shiney005]

This looks like your only option Neil. It was only listed last week, and according to their newsletter it has already sold. Just who would pay 130k for a faker?

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[dattoman]

I don't mind that colour... awkward metallic

But no big gay wheels for me or 2 speed

My 350 is also 383 with Patriot heads... hmm... but not for this car... 331 stroker meat pie

[Ice]

Go red and black cant go wrong

[yel327]

You don’t want painted bars or big letters down the side either. They belong on the same float as the wheels!

[gtrboyy]

I like first option if car is in good condition it would be easiest/quickest to complete then move it on.

 

 

Keeper would be burger with the lot L34 or A9X replica

[LXCHEV]

I actually really like that orchid metallic LX - looks like a very well executed build. 6 digit sale figures for mock-ups though - it's staggering! Great to see people spending their money on Holden cars they desire - that one above obviously ticks all the boxes.

[seabreeze]

My vote is first pic. No flares and solid colour. I like factory/sleeper looks. But if you are selling, then like others have said, flares and brightness will cast a wider net. Crazy prices on these little Torries!

[dattoman]

I've been approached to build the car by someone

They want Palais white , A9x treatment

18Y trim

383 stroker , manual

 

All things I guess I could achieve

But at what cost... that's the thing

[yel327]

What box? A 377ci+ engine will chew up must manuals Short of really dear ones.

[Ice]

I've been approached to build the car by someone
They want Palais white , A9x treatment
18Y trim
383 stroker , manual
 
All things I guess I could achieve
But at what cost... that's the thing

Honestly sell it as is
trust me you're going to need to pour 40 to 50 K into it if not more
just my panel beating is 15K for my body

Dont do it Datto open up a can of worms

[Lima31]

Having built up a holden 383 and 4 speed muncie I would have to agree with gene. e.g. finding a suitable block off gumtree, machining work, new diff, engineering etc.

[dattoman]

I already have a 383 ready to be assembled that was going to go into my hatch

In fact I have a lot of parts to complete the job... but not everything of course

And as far as selling it as it is... not really an option...I'd rather keep it for myself and finish it in my own time

I'm not looking for cash up here... just use up lots or parts I've accumulated over the years 

I've been telling this guy the last 5 years to bugger off... lol

 

Yes I'd need to find a suitable manual box... thats probably the hardest/most costly parts of the exercise

[Redslur]

Stick with Sable. Being a factory colour on the car will make is more desirable in my eyes. I am pretty sure you don't like green Datto but you also can't go past a Barbados L34 replica :-)

[yel327]

Don’t make it green, will limit your sales base. Pick a colour that doesn’t offend anyone, like Sable.

[unclefestal34s]

It isn't an SL/R so it doesn't make a big difference if it is the original colour or not. I reckon no flares and Deauville Blue.

 

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my old reshelled SLR5000 

[Heath]

Bright, solid factory colour with SL/R paint scheme is easy to paint, and good for giving you a hard-on every time you see it before it's for sale.

I own two old cars in silver. It's boring as hell. I wouldn't recommend it.

Flares probably sell better, but grouse with or without.

 

Only do Ultra Blue with Chamois trim if you intend on not selling it... because it would be pretty hard to own perfection like that, and then let someone else have it.

Edited by Heath, 15 June 2020 - 03:29 PM.

[Shiney005]

my old reshelled SLR5000 

I had no idea you owned that one. How many Toranas do you reckon you've had all up?

[Ice]

Each to there own but selling purposes anything Silver would be risky
quick sale colours would be red, yellow ,blue or white cant go wrong with those combos on Torana with flares

[yel327]

Just not green!

[skap]

Each to there own but selling purposes anything Silver would be risky
quick sale colours would be red, yellow ,blue or white cant go wrong with those combos on Torana with flares

 

 

White?  pfffttt.

[dattoman]

Silver is a go to colour atm... everything on the road seems to be silver or black

 

Thanks for the suggestions all

Now I just need to find space to start pulling it apart

[Ice]

White?  pfffttt.

Yes White Joe very popular colour