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Started by HSVGTS , Jan 31 2006 12:59 PM

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#1 HSVGTS

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 12:59 PM

For those interested my latest project I have taken on is a genuine HQ GTS 350.

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I�ve had to rearrange the garage and boatshed a little to fit things in.

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Boats got to go....

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Had to evict the boat and made arrangements to have it housed at a mate�s place to make room for the GTS.
Anyone want to buy a boat ??

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Starting to pull it down......

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Bit squeeze but at least their under cover��..

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Keep you posted as things progress��.regards

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 04:46 PM

Nice find there, dont see too many HQ 350's left.
Whats the original colour its ment to be?
Is it 4 speed?

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 05:21 PM

That�s its original colour Salamanca Red [1824-10Y], and it has the factory fitted 4 speed Muncie with the transmission mod plate.

I�ll be very happy if it ends up looking as good as Tiny�s GTS Monaro��..Regards

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 05:31 PM

Another top project. Looks in good order. If only there was some way of pre warning when you post those pics of your A9X. It sends me troppo. :blink:

I start thinking about bolt on guard again on my project.

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#5 Tiny

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 05:54 PM

Great to see some pics! I'll swap you my GTS for your gargae! I would kill for the space :spoton:

But in all seriousness, I have no doubt that you will give your HQ as much TLC as youve displayed with your other cars and i'm sure you'll end up with en envyable machine when its done!!

Congrats and cant wait to see more pictures!
(And thanks for the kind words regarding my car!)

Regards
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#6 Toranamat69

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 06:18 PM

I love the shape of those big coupes, I have almost bought a couple of different ones of those over the years but, I only have the time to take care of what I have got.

Looks nice mate.

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#7 _purpleLC_

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 06:53 PM

No doubt it will be an awesome machine when finished.
Any updated pics of the Hatchback rebuild??

Louie

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#8 HSVGTS

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 07:41 PM

Thanks for the positive feedback boyz�

The hatch is in the workshop awaiting brake lines, brakes, fuel lines, drop tank, motor and gear box etc� it�s spare time work so it�s not happening quick enough!

That�s where she sits at the moment��.regards

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 07:55 PM

dam man you have some sweet toys!
what do you do for a living?

own ya own mechanical workshop?

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#10 LS1LX

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 08:15 PM

Man we need some more pics of that nice hatch your building, hows she coming along?
That thing is bling in the making.

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#11 _purpleLC_

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 08:17 PM

HSVGTS if you are looking for somewhere to store a couple of your cars
I will gladly chuck out my wifes pottery wheels and kilns out of the garage
and store them here for you!!! Heck I would even pay for the transport
to get them here !!!!!!!

Louie

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#12 _TORANASS_

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 10:52 PM

FFFFAAAARRRRRRRRKKKKKKK!!!!!!

Man when i spoted this post i thought to my self WOW an update on the Black hatch... But when i looked i almost fell over...

After looking at the pics of your garage and the A9X, HQ GTS, that pink thing hiding and the little canoe i got shivers all over..

My previous car befor i got my hatch was a HQ GTS coupe but was only a 308 one, was painted brocky blue with centerlines...Swaped it for the hatch i have now..Sad thing was i had to scrafice 1 for the other..

Good luck with all the toys mate..

John

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#13 _Keithy's_UC_

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 11:46 PM

Love your collection there HSVGTS!! Im one of millions of red blooded auzzies who envies that collection so much!! Your a true enthusiast and someone we all look up to! And we can all say "one day".........

Keith

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Posted 31 January 2006 - 11:59 PM

You just cant beat the look of that A9X - you've got it sitting just right!

Definately and enviable collection....... :spoton:

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#15 Bart

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Posted 01 February 2006 - 12:09 AM

Christ theyre some nice toys mate, love the Monaro, love the A9X, shit i love all of them lol
Good on ya mate
Hows ur hatch coming along?

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#16 MRLXSS

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Posted 01 February 2006 - 10:14 AM

Im so incredibly Jealous! U have an awesome array of cars! U are one extremely lucky bloke! Nice pics, i always look at a topic that u post HSV cos i know she will have good pics!!

Cheers

Keep it up!

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Posted 01 February 2006 - 12:09 PM

Very impresive collection HSV!

My girlfriend would be more than happy to help make some room there for you by taking the Strike me pink off your hands!

After all I'm sure your son isn't gunna want to be driving a pink torana around!

Great collection!

Cheers

Luke :spoton:

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#18 _greenmachine215_

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Posted 02 February 2006 - 09:53 PM

Farkin hell HSVGTS
Mate u must have money to piss into the wind, Do u wanna piss a few grand my way :tease:

Very nice Hatch looks awesome, from when i last seen it on the old forum it was on a rotissarie gettin the chassis work done

so whats the next inline after the GTS?
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#19 HSVGTS

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Posted 03 February 2006 - 01:51 PM

SS project to date.
A few brake problems to be sorted, adaptors, park brake etc��..Regards

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#20 _355lxss_

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Posted 03 February 2006 - 02:25 PM

WOW that project is coming along very nicely! Is the entire car painted black? Last time i seen it on the forum was when you were getting the chassis rails fabricated. Looks like youve done a fair bit since then. Can only imagine the quility of car when she's completed! Fantastic work mate :spoton:

any pics of the paint work?

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#21 Tiny

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Posted 03 February 2006 - 05:26 PM

Awesome.. cant wait to see how it stops with those whoppers!

Cheers!

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#22 _Torana482HP_

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Posted 04 February 2006 - 02:14 PM

Thats the first time ive seen your black coupe and it looks unreal underneath, all brand new top quality parts. Sick Mate.

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#23 dattoman

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Posted 04 February 2006 - 03:29 PM

I'd like to know more about these brakes your fitting
I know what they are
I know what they are off
I see your mounting the rear ones forward of the axle for more shock clearance
I'd like to know
1. Why Harrops
2. What rear discs and handbrake your using
3. How your adapting them on

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#24 HSVGTS

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Posted 04 February 2006 - 03:43 PM

I couldn�t have a better man asking the questions all I can hope is you�ve got the answers for me, if you don�t mind, it would be appreciated.

1. Because their Holden
2. Please tell me what options I have
3. Got and suggestions, CRS ?

Thanks for asking��regards

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#25 _TORANASS_

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Posted 04 February 2006 - 07:46 PM

Thats what i was waiting to see since the forums went down... Top stuff

With the brakes i know your running HQ stubs with harrop arms and from what i see on the brakes side you using HSV calipers and most probly HSV rotors as well. wouldnt it have been better to run torana stubs and steering arms? your obviusly gona mount the calipers with a custom braket, wouldnt it be the same to make a braket to fit the torana stubs as it is the HQ stubs...With the torana stubs all the steering would stay correct wouldnt it?

John