Chevrolet, LHD LJ Torana?
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Posted 02 December 2008 - 08:31 PM
Hmmmmmm,
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Posted 02 December 2008 - 09:17 PM
dont they need windscreen wipers in america???
wonder what engine it has if it is a factory chev.......
wonder what engine it has if it is a factory chev.......
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Posted 02 December 2008 - 09:37 PM
LXCHEV's first car? 
What would that petrol cap be worth?
Or grill badge?
What would that petrol cap be worth?
Or grill badge?
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Posted 02 December 2008 - 10:19 PM
Part of our export program in the 70s. Guessing Korea. Even had rotary powered HQs doing the rounds in Japan ages ago.
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Posted 02 December 2008 - 11:03 PM
From the writing it does not look like China or Thai. I have seen a torana in an village North of Thailand on my way to work, didnt get close up to it though. There are quite a few old cars over this part of the world. in Vientiene the capital of Laos i have seen quite a few old cars in very good condition. mainly stuff like VW old Merc's and even a datto 1200 ute.
Maybe google the LJ torana I know they have the rotary HQ info in wikipedia
Maybe google the LJ torana I know they have the rotary HQ info in wikipedia
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Posted 03 December 2008 - 06:56 AM
Does anyone know what building that is in the background?
Are asian cars Left or right Hook?
Are asian cars Left or right Hook?
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Posted 03 December 2008 - 07:10 AM
I dont think it matters over there!
They drive on both sides of the road!
They drive on both sides of the road!
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Posted 03 December 2008 - 07:24 AM
from: http://en.wikipedia....mobile_industry
1972: Sinjin Automobiles joint-ventured with General Motors to form GM Korea, and launched Chevrolet 1700, based on Holden Torana model;
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Posted 03 December 2008 - 08:17 AM
so its in korea.... i might go there for a holiday with a large container!
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Posted 03 December 2008 - 08:23 AM
Is it just me and my old eyes or is that yellow lj called "GAMIMA"
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Posted 03 December 2008 - 08:25 AM
It says Camina, I am trying to find more pics... But i cant type the Korean to search "Camina" or "Chevrolet 1700"
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Posted 03 December 2008 - 11:34 AM
Wow my brain still works. Lots more useless info in there somewhere too.
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Posted 03 December 2008 - 03:31 PM
Yep, Korean built 4cyl LJs badged as Chevs. Not export though.
And in wagons!!
These were the first "world car" chassis to be used in different markets, although the J-series Camira is usually stated as the first.
That's the factory in the background.
Asian car factories all seem to have that control tower look!
Chris, I wanted Tiny to have a look around for me when he was over there, but he didn't have the time.
If you get a container sent, get me a wagon - an LC conversion would be nice.
Hehehe, Two-door GTR sportswagon
Grant..
And in wagons!!
These were the first "world car" chassis to be used in different markets, although the J-series Camira is usually stated as the first.
That's the factory in the background.
Asian car factories all seem to have that control tower look!
Chris, I wanted Tiny to have a look around for me when he was over there, but he didn't have the time.
If you get a container sent, get me a wagon - an LC conversion would be nice.
Hehehe, Two-door GTR sportswagon
Grant..
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Posted 03 December 2008 - 04:22 PM
although the J-series Camira is usually stated as the first
I would think that it was the Gemini or the Fiat 124?
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Posted 03 December 2008 - 06:52 PM
Four cylinder ones with six cylinder fronts is what i notice first....
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Posted 03 December 2008 - 08:00 PM
Hi
Has anybody seen any LH-UC toranas in LHD form, not sure on LX-UC but im sure LHs were made in LHD form.
Chears Neil
Has anybody seen any LH-UC toranas in LHD form, not sure on LX-UC but im sure LHs were made in LHD form.
Chears Neil
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Posted 03 December 2008 - 09:21 PM
15 years when i was travelling,i was in down town Beirut Lebanon when i casually walk past a very tidy 4door lc Torana i kept walking down the road til actually occurred to me where i actually was so ran back just to confirm that previous nights drinking was not playing havoc with my eyes,..then again i saw eh,hd hr's and one ek holden which was bullet riddled,and yes all cars were left hand drive..
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Posted 03 December 2008 - 10:04 PM
im sure LHs were made in LHD form
Yes LH's were, I have the holden parts book at home and am sure it has LHD parts in it.
It all depends on where you are, Thailand is the same as Oz. Laos is the RHS. Vietnam is RHS as well but not many cars there mainly scooters which is pretty coolAre asian cars Left or right Hook?
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Posted 06 December 2008 - 11:24 AM
The parts book also has a hydraulic clutch kit as well...L/H drive models.
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Posted 09 December 2008 - 09:46 PM
also i found this legal doc on the net and it describes how the manila taxi company purchased 200 toranas in 1977 for there fleet.
http://www.lawphil.n...40018_1975.html
http://www.lawphil.n...40018_1975.html
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Posted 09 December 2008 - 09:50 PM
here are some 70's pictures taken in manila i found on google.
http://www.philskies....php?f=1&t=9178
heaps of torana's around.
http://www.philskies....php?f=1&t=9178
heaps of torana's around.
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