GTR vs XU-1
#1 _Mop_
Posted 06 January 2009 - 04:06 AM
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.
#2
Posted 06 January 2009 - 07:33 AM
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
#3
Posted 06 January 2009 - 01:46 PM
cheers,
Mick
#4 _Mop_
Posted 06 January 2009 - 03:15 PM
Thanks, I'll get in touch with some clubs.
Edited by Mop, 06 January 2009 - 03:17 PM.
#5 _gtr-xu1_
Posted 06 January 2009 - 07:58 PM
#6 _BATHURST-32D_
Posted 06 January 2009 - 08:28 PM
cheers john
#7
Posted 07 January 2009 - 12:35 PM
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
#8 _Mop_
Posted 07 January 2009 - 12:53 PM
Cheers,
Troy.
Edited by Mop, 07 January 2009 - 12:53 PM.
#9 _Miss Chateau Mauve_
Posted 07 January 2009 - 12:59 PM
"what are tags,like..the ID plate things?"
your first lesson learnt mop........
Z
#10
Posted 07 January 2009 - 02:20 PM
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
Edited by Heath, 07 January 2009 - 02:21 PM.
#11 _Mop_
Posted 07 January 2009 - 02:40 PM
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!
#12 _Skapinad_
Posted 07 January 2009 - 03:39 PM
ohh and what's a pedo ?
#13 _Mop_
Posted 07 January 2009 - 04:07 PM
Pedophile (i can't spell) = pedo. That whole internet safety thing.
#14 _bathurst-racer_
Posted 07 January 2009 - 05:02 PM
#15 _BATHURST-32D_
Posted 07 January 2009 - 06:30 PM
#16 _Mop_
Posted 07 January 2009 - 06:32 PM
#17 _Skapinad_
Posted 07 January 2009 - 06:35 PM
#18 _Mop_
Posted 07 January 2009 - 06:41 PM
Mop = nick name that a few people call me, cause of hair.
Edited by Mop, 07 January 2009 - 06:45 PM.
#19 _Mop_
Posted 07 January 2009 - 07:14 PM
Edited by Mop, 07 January 2009 - 07:15 PM.
#20
Posted 07 January 2009 - 07:22 PM
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.
#21 _Mop_
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.
#22 _Skapinad_
Posted 07 January 2009 - 08:04 PM
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.
#23
Posted 07 January 2009 - 08:08 PM
Tim
#24 _Skapinad_
Posted 07 January 2009 - 08:10 PM
#25
Posted 07 January 2009 - 08:13 PM
Tim
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