I own a 1978 UC hatch that recently became "involved" with a tree, and I'm looking for some parts for the front end (bumper,bonnet,etc) and especially a driver's side 1/4 panel. Anybody know where I may find these? Preferably in Victoria.
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, Apr 19 2006 11:44 PM
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 12:25 AM
fronts easy same as 4 door, I have lost count the number of times i have seen UC 1/4's on ebay for sale. If you get stuck I know a tyre shop in qld where the owner has a nos 1/4. Chopper may have some of the bits you need.
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 09:02 AM
Holcar in lilydale are good for front panels on LH/LX. Haven't looked for UC panels there before but a phone call would fix that problem. Here are the details if you need 'em.
HOLCAR Recyclers
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91 Beresford Road, Lilydale
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HOLCAR Recyclers
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91 Beresford Road, Lilydale
(03) 9739 6088
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 09:34 AM
I have two UC bonnets both straight and one OK/useable front bumper to get rid of.
located SE sub Melb.
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 02:03 PM
Thanks guys. I rang HOLOCAR and he said he didn't have any. In fact, he'd gotten 3 calls yesterday about a UC hatch 1/4 panel. Everybody in the SE suburbs must have crashed their UC's over easter! He referred me to Oldies (?) in Moorabbin, but I can't find anyplace that has it. Maybe it's time I just let my baby die. It's kinda losing it's battle with rust anyways.
Anyone want any parts before I take it to a wrecker?
Anyone want any parts before I take it to a wrecker?
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 02:19 PM
u cant let it die we need more nice uc's on the rd
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 03:36 PM
I'm no insurance estimator but I am guessing about $4-5000 to fix all that if you took it to a shop..and you are gunna have to unless you have above average skills.
If you take it to the wreckers you will get maybe $300
If you sell it to the members here or ebay it
I reckon $500 as a whole car or
$300 for doors
$200 for mags
$100 for hatch
$100 for glass
$100 for seats
$100 for engine and box
$50 diff
$50 front end
$50 rear bumper (if straight)
$30 bobtail
$30 dash (if not cracked)
Its just a heap of work pulling it all apart and you get left with a shell that doesn't move.
If you take it to the wreckers you will get maybe $300
If you sell it to the members here or ebay it
I reckon $500 as a whole car or
$300 for doors
$200 for mags
$100 for hatch
$100 for glass
$100 for seats
$100 for engine and box
$50 diff
$50 front end
$50 rear bumper (if straight)
$30 bobtail
$30 dash (if not cracked)
Its just a heap of work pulling it all apart and you get left with a shell that doesn't move.
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 04:38 PM
Leithalb!!! why replace the quarter?
I think Chopper has a couple of UC quarters,
at least I know he has LX ones, which could be easily cut at the rear.
Your quarter is fixable mate.
Mine was pushed in about 6 inches right on the tail light (LX)
and I have almost got it straight in bare metal. Only needs a little
filler and primer now. (used pine log, rubber mallet, proper hammer & dolly)
Your other bits shouldn't be too hard to find.
Have a go. Doing it yourself will save a heap. Get it to a rreasonable stage and
then let a pro do it if necessary, but do the grunt work yourself.
Oh - sorry to hear about the prang! Hope you and anyone in the tree are OK!
Cheers, Leakey
I think Chopper has a couple of UC quarters,
at least I know he has LX ones, which could be easily cut at the rear.
Your quarter is fixable mate.
Mine was pushed in about 6 inches right on the tail light (LX)
and I have almost got it straight in bare metal. Only needs a little
filler and primer now. (used pine log, rubber mallet, proper hammer & dolly)
Your other bits shouldn't be too hard to find.
Have a go. Doing it yourself will save a heap. Get it to a rreasonable stage and
then let a pro do it if necessary, but do the grunt work yourself.
Oh - sorry to hear about the prang! Hope you and anyone in the tree are OK!
Cheers, Leakey
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 05:29 PM
I think I have a head light and maybe an indicator. I could probably repair the quarter in a weekend but would have to see it first. PM me if you are interested.
Edited by rodomo, 20 April 2006 - 05:33 PM.
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 06:18 PM
I know when I was at Ballarat a guy had 1/4 panel NOS. I went to a wreckers here in Sydney that had NOS grills and Bonnets last year
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 06:46 PM
Red, which wreckers ???
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 06:50 PM
Um, I think it was the Holden wreckers at Greenacre
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 07:41 PM
Thanks for the support guys. I really want to keep it, but it's a matter of economics at the moment. @FastEHHolden: You're spot on. My local panel beater quoted me about $5000.
I'm really unsure what to do. Get rid of it, or put it away for a while and wait for some other poor bugger to write off a UC hatch and scavenge the bits.
I'm really unsure what to do. Get rid of it, or put it away for a while and wait for some other poor bugger to write off a UC hatch and scavenge the bits.
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 07:59 PM
Let me know how much you want for the hatch. Alternatively, I can have a R/H UC hatch 1/4 panel on your doorstep Saturday morning.
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 08:01 PM
I can also arrange any other front bits you need. Have them all sitting in the garage. I have a 1 tonne van, so delivery is no problem.
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Posted 07 May 2006 - 09:23 PM
I went and had a look at Leith's Torry 2 weekends ago (cost me a fortune cos the Missus came and wanted to look at every antique/bric-a-brack/curio shop between Blackburn and Cockatoo via Monbulk Olinda Lilydale on the way home)(but I love her) and it arrived here yesterday (Saturday) on a flat tow about 1pm. I did nothing but put the battery on charge overnight so it would drive. Got started on it 1pm today (Sunday) Note the cross flow radiator and expansion bottle location.
This is 7pm Sunday
More updates to come. Can't wait to get stuck into the quarter panel!
This is 7pm Sunday
More updates to come. Can't wait to get stuck into the quarter panel!
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Posted 08 May 2006 - 03:01 PM
Gee you don't watse any time rodomo, it is indeed looking a lot healthier. Well done.
When you have some spare time please pop up to Canberra, I am sure I would love to have you working on any of my three Torry's lol (well one is Matts really, although in a fit of rage he told me I could have the bloody thing) lol Umm no pay though, it's a labour of love
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When you have some spare time please pop up to Canberra, I am sure I would love to have you working on any of my three Torry's lol (well one is Matts really, although in a fit of rage he told me I could have the bloody thing) lol Umm no pay though, it's a labour of love
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Posted 08 May 2006 - 08:42 PM
If you want a new 1/4 panel, let me know.
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Posted 08 May 2006 - 08:49 PM
I have a Uc grill you can have free if you want to make the trip to keilor.
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Posted 08 May 2006 - 11:36 PM
Thanks but Leith supplied the bonnet (off a forum member?) and a grill. This is low budget and has other issues in the quarter so no quarter required at this point. Quick fix and back on the road A.S.A.P, no paint just u/coat.
Chopper, might need a L/H park/ind. lamp as I have 2 but they are both r/h, do you have one?
He will be needing a front bar too later.
Chopper, might need a L/H park/ind. lamp as I have 2 but they are both r/h, do you have one?
He will be needing a front bar too later.
Edited by rodomo, 08 May 2006 - 11:38 PM.
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Posted 09 May 2006 - 07:13 PM
I have several, but I'm not sure how many of them would pass RWC. Shall check on the weekend. Or possibly I will bring over my assortment and let you have a look.
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Posted 11 May 2006 - 10:31 PM
Thanks Chopper, also need rad. o/flow bottle and head light adjusting screws and plastic inserts for same. let me know what you can help with and I'll be off to pick pay and go Sat. or Sun to get the rest. Also let me know how much and I'll have the cash. Hope to get it back to him this Sun.
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Cheers,
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Posted 12 May 2006 - 09:27 PM
The headlight adjusting screws and plastic inserts I won't have. I'll be working tomorrow morning, so once I've finished, I'll give you a call and come over with my box of lenses. Rad overflow I should have, but I'll actually have to have a look to double check.
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Posted 13 May 2006 - 12:06 AM
Tonights update. Spent an hour here and there this week (after work) tiding up the front(getting the lines right)(this has been hit in the L/F before) ready for finishing and undercoat. Last night removed the interior trim from the R/R quarter area. Tonight got the window frame, wheel arch, sill area, door (was twisted) and door frame in the "ballpark" while still intact then cut out the big crease. Tomorrow will be tappy tappy knock knock bang bang pull pull relieve relieve (cos I now have access) then weld in a patch, probably from the old bonnet (good colour match ) Note: The quarter is full of bog too. Formwork and Readymix?
) Note: The quarter is full of bog too. Formwork and Readymix?
Edited by rodomo, 13 May 2006 - 12:16 AM.
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