Further to this, can anyone decipher the codes on the compliance plate??
HB Torana ' Brabham'
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Posted 08 July 2010 - 09:40 PM
A friend of mine owns this Torana, just wondering if this HB 1969 Series II Brabham Torana is the real deal, he's not to sure about the compliance plate?? The twin carbies have been removed and the previous owner put on a carby from a HB 'SL' on to get it going, only has two badges for the car any ideas??
Further to this, can anyone decipher the codes on the compliance plate??
Further to this, can anyone decipher the codes on the compliance plate??
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Posted 08 July 2010 - 10:18 PM
Paint: 01704 - Silver Mink Metallic (Silver Mink was a Brabam Colour)
Top: BVR - Black Vinyl Roof
Trim:40G - Black Vinyl
not sure if it's a brabham though... It could be..
cheers
Mick
Top: BVR - Black Vinyl Roof
Trim:40G - Black Vinyl
not sure if it's a brabham though... It could be..
cheers
Mick
Edited by sstorana, 08 July 2010 - 10:20 PM.
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Posted 09 July 2010 - 01:08 AM
The chrome instrument bezels on the fuel, oil, temp and amp gauges are correct for the HB combined instrument cluster.
The steering wheel is also correct. Unfortunately that doesn't confirm it is an original Brabham model.
My guess, looking at the unrestored condition of the car and the few Brabham features that I can see it is most likely a genuine Brabham Torana.
The steering wheel is also correct. Unfortunately that doesn't confirm it is an original Brabham model.
My guess, looking at the unrestored condition of the car and the few Brabham features that I can see it is most likely a genuine Brabham Torana.
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Posted 09 July 2010 - 01:42 PM
Something else to check is the tailshaft . Only S and SL Brabham models used a 3 inch diameter tailshaft . I dont know what colour they were . Differential ratio was 4.125 .
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Posted 09 July 2010 - 03:36 PM
Something else to check is the tailshaft . Only S and SL Brabham models used a 3 inch diameter tailshaft . I dont know what colour they were . Differential ratio was 4.125 .
weren,t they 2 stripes over the car and they were white and also didn,t it have a flag as a badge i am not sure check tonight in my book, spotlight on lc lj,s they have a little bit of info on them cheers billywest
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Posted 09 July 2010 - 06:10 PM
The series 'I' brabham has a stripe over the centre of the bonnett
The series 'II' has the blackouts around the windows I think and a distinct brabham gear knob
The series 'II' has the blackouts around the windows I think and a distinct brabham gear knob
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Posted 09 July 2010 - 09:31 PM
What are the front brake calipers? �The make should be cast into the calliper. �If it has the correct front brakes, it is almost definitely a Brabham.
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Posted 09 July 2010 - 10:08 PM
Some more info. Brabham option was only available on Torana S and SL.
The vinyl roof was only available on the SL and Brabham SL model. The motorless heater/demister was standard on SL and Brabham SL and optional on all other models. Disc brakes were standard with Series 70 engine and on Brabham Torana and optional on 56.2hp engined models.
Brabham Torana also had a straight through resonator, over-size exhaust pipe and over-size 3" dia. prop shaft, wide 4.00" x 12" wheels rims and wide 6.20 x 12 low profile redwall tyres.
The vinyl roof was only available on the SL and Brabham SL model. The motorless heater/demister was standard on SL and Brabham SL and optional on all other models. Disc brakes were standard with Series 70 engine and on Brabham Torana and optional on 56.2hp engined models.
Brabham Torana also had a straight through resonator, over-size exhaust pipe and over-size 3" dia. prop shaft, wide 4.00" x 12" wheels rims and wide 6.20 x 12 low profile redwall tyres.
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Posted 20 July 2010 - 11:15 PM
If it does turn out to be a Brabham exercise extreme caution when you get behind the wheel these cars are extremely powerful and in the hands of an inexperienced driver can prove leathal.
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Posted 24 July 2010 - 03:36 PM
We believe it is the real deal
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Posted 08 August 2010 - 08:55 PM
Does it have the original books?
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Posted 19 August 2010 - 02:48 PM
No, it does not have its original books
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