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GTR vs XU-1

Started by _Mop_ , Jan 06 2009 04:06 AM

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#1 _Mop_

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Posted 06 January 2009 - 04:06 AM

Hello, not sure if I'm posting this in the right section but it seems right so:

What is the difference between XU-1's and GTR's? I'm looking into trying to get a shell in the future (within this or next year) and was just wondering that question. Also, what to look for when trying to find a shell? Can GTR shells be restored to XU-1 or would that be innacurate? (Would like to do an as original as possible restoration).

Cheers,
Troy.

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#2 torry nut

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Posted 06 January 2009 - 07:33 AM

Hi Troy.

There are quite a few differences between the GTR & XU1, basically the XU1 is an optioned up GTR that share the same shell appart from a few minor alterations
that indicate that it left the factory is one or the other.

If you are wanting to buy a shell build a mock up you may find it far cheaper to buy a standard 2 door and weld in the front guard flutes ( these are readily available from Rare Spares )
and you will will then have a shell that looks like a GTR or XU1

hope this is a starting point for you

cheers
L

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#3 LOWS2

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Posted 06 January 2009 - 01:46 PM

Might also be worth getting in touch with your local Torana or car club as they have the resources to authenticate cars & shells for you. Also a great way to meet other owners or potential sellers

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Mick

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#4 _Mop_

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Posted 06 January 2009 - 03:15 PM

I see your from Brisbane torry nut, i spent a fair bit of town down there now-a-days. I'd rather take the years and dollars and do an original. Don't s'pose you can list some of the differences between the GTR and XU-1 in the shells that indicate which?

Thanks, I'll get in touch with some clubs.

Edited by Mop, 06 January 2009 - 03:17 PM.

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#5 _gtr-xu1_

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Posted 06 January 2009 - 07:58 PM

good luck in your search

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#6 _BATHURST-32D_

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Posted 06 January 2009 - 08:28 PM

MOP, im at coffs harbour about 4 hours from brisbane, i have 6 lc xu1s and 2 gtrs, all at diffrent stages and would be more than happy to take you over the factory, who knows mabe i could even sell you something.

cheers john

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#7 meanmachine72

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Posted 07 January 2009 - 12:35 PM

[quote name='Mop' date='Jan 6 2009, I'd rather take the years and dollars and do an original. Don't s'pose you can list some of the differences between the GTR and XU-1 in the shells that indicate which?

Thanks, I'll get in touch with some clubs.

I find it a strange request , I know the difference but wont share them with you...
already 3 xu-1 owners have "hit" this thread and told you nothing..

Also, what to look for when trying to find a shell? Can GTR shells be restored to XU-1 or would that be innacurate? (Would like to do an as original as possible restoration).

sounds to me like your fishing for info to put some dodgy tags onto a "S" body..got tags but no car/shell???(plenty on ebay now)
did ya buy those tags off ebay???? good chance they would be posted here on the "dodgy tag thread"
Go down to coffs and buy a REAL one and spend your money that way...
cheers johnno

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#8 _Mop_

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Posted 07 January 2009 - 12:53 PM

Thats a false accusation. I'm here to learn! What are tags, like..the ID plate things? And at the moment I am organising with a friend to go down to Coffs and have PM'd the owner.

Cheers,
Troy.

Edited by Mop, 07 January 2009 - 12:53 PM.

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#9 _Miss Chateau Mauve_

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Posted 07 January 2009 - 12:59 PM

False accusation???? sounds like a fair question to me...
"what are tags,like..the ID plate things?"
your first lesson learnt mop........

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#10 Heath

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Posted 07 January 2009 - 02:20 PM

Mop, 'tags' are a touchy subject when it comes to purists; as 'retagging' is a big issue apparantly (just happens to be one I'm not really concerned about)

Tags are the I.D. plates. On a Torana there are three, and a stamped number in the bodywork of the engine bay. Take BATHURST-32D up on his offer and you will learn a lot

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#11 _Mop_

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Posted 07 January 2009 - 02:40 PM

So he's not some Pedo? Lol, I'll definetly take him up on the offer then. Thank you guys. Btw all I know about tags is that 82911 means GTR :S (is that right?)

Time to try and get in contact with him.

PS: A friend is doing up an LX (Not a 5k) into a drag/show car. Should be around 500-550hp when finished, sounds like a beast!

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#12 _Skapinad_

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Posted 07 January 2009 - 03:39 PM

you might want to be careful with that little knowledge trying to purchase a GTR or XU-1 shell !!....

ohh and what's a pedo ?

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#13 _Mop_

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Posted 07 January 2009 - 04:07 PM

Thanks, I'm here to learn ay?

Pedophile (i can't spell) = pedo. That whole internet safety thing.

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#14 _bathurst-racer_

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Posted 07 January 2009 - 05:02 PM

Its a bit sad that someone so young doesn't know how to tell the difference between a GTR and a XU-1 or even what the tags are but knows what a pedophile is and presumeably does.

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#15 _BATHURST-32D_

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Posted 07 January 2009 - 06:30 PM

f*ck, lad you have picked the wrong person to of even asked that question..... i have nine kids of my own agein from 2 years to 17 years, mabe if you ever get a foot on my property, im sure one of my boys will have no problems answering it for u.

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#16 _Mop_

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Posted 07 January 2009 - 06:32 PM

I know what tags were i just thought they might be different to the ID plates that i usually call them.. GTR and XU-1...what are the differences between the SHELLS not the fully operational car. How do you know my age?

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#17 _Skapinad_

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Posted 07 January 2009 - 06:35 PM

Mop = Mentally obtuse person

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#18 _Mop_

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Posted 07 January 2009 - 06:41 PM

I'm sorry i didn't mean to offend you. So the visit to your place is never going to happen now?

Mop = nick name that a few people call me, cause of hair.

Edited by Mop, 07 January 2009 - 06:45 PM.

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#19 _Mop_

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Posted 07 January 2009 - 07:14 PM

Hey John,

Edited by Mop, 07 January 2009 - 07:15 PM.

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#20 rodomo

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Posted 07 January 2009 - 07:22 PM

Mate, I've read your posts and you have nothing to apologise for IMHO.
A few have jumped on what others have insinuated.

Welcome to the forum and good luck with your search!

P.S. If I new anyhing about your original question, I'd help. :blink:

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#21 _Mop_

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Posted 07 January 2009 - 07:43 PM

Mate, I've read your posts and you have nothing to apologise for IMHO.
A few have jumped on what others have insinuated.

Welcome to the forum and good luck with your search!

P.S. If I new anyhing about your original question, I'd help.

Thank you, still hoping someone will answer it and still hoping (praying!) that John will give me a lesson on XU-1's in Coffs harbour.

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#22 _Skapinad_

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Posted 07 January 2009 - 08:04 PM

haha just stirring. your response certainly wasnt what i expected... !!

Try the search function at the top in "my assistant" there is an absolute shit load of information already on this site, just a matter of spending a few hours looking through .. remember knowledge is power... If your ever in brissy, come up to acacia ridge on a friday night and your welcome to look over my car, btw I love beer !

Edited by skapinad, 07 January 2009 - 08:05 PM.