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My new restoration project

Started by wot179 , Aug 11 2010 08:57 PM

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#1 wot179

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Posted 11 August 2010 - 08:57 PM

This is my new project.

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It is a rare factory optioned 253 benchseat Kingswood model.Unique white duco with much sought after patina.

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These cars utilise the same rear shackle bushes as the more common garden variety Sandman.

The rust is only minor,

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so with a bit of elbow grease and a few flattened out soup cans,I should have her back in tip top shape in no time at all.

Im open to suggestions regarding how I should attack this rare motor car.

Does anybody think it would be wrong to modify it as it is an unmolested matching numbers unit?

Im kind of leaning towards jamming a blue 173 into it to tidy up the engine bay a bit.

Probably some taller tyres on the back to help save on fuel as it will always be running downhill.

All opinions and suggestions will be carefully considered,

Thanks in advance,Craig.

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#2 _Quagmire_

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Posted 11 August 2010 - 09:04 PM

pushing it off the gap is my suggestion
it's had a very depressing life wot put it out of it's misery Posted Image

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#3 TerrA LX

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Posted 11 August 2010 - 09:17 PM

This will fix the rust

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#4 V-SLR5000-P

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Posted 11 August 2010 - 09:17 PM

She's a real peach! But, possibly a little too much "patina"?

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Posted 11 August 2010 - 09:18 PM

great looking ute you have there Craig.... :clap:

I have a tray that will fit on the back.... :tease:

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Posted 11 August 2010 - 09:52 PM

I think you should modify your ute whatever way you feel like. Dont forget some more update pics,whatever way you go with it.

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#7 76lxhatch

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Posted 11 August 2010 - 09:57 PM

These cars utilise the same rear shackle bushes as the more common garden variety Sandman.

Is that tongue in cheek or did the shackle bushes actually vary between utes/tonners?

I didn't realise that there even was a tonner style Kingswood, very interesting.

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#8 TerrA LX

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Posted 11 August 2010 - 10:06 PM

Looks like someone may have changed the oil at some stage and do you have the date code for the gearbox?

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#9 rodomo

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Posted 11 August 2010 - 10:06 PM

W.O.T = waste of time

u R mENtL

Good luck but!

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#10 _Quagmire_

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Posted 11 August 2010 - 10:42 PM

These cars utilise the same rear shackle bushes as the more common garden variety Sandman.
Is that tongue in cheek or did the shackle bushes actually vary between utes/tonners?

I didn't realise that there even was a tonner style Kingswood, very interesting.

not sure on the shackles but i had one of these too
bench seat 253 lsd auto
no power steer or air con but!!!!
and only half the rust
i was broke back then and wrecked it out
when the auto died on the way to work one day but still .........
is that the factory front wot?
or is it a wb in disguse?

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Posted 11 August 2010 - 11:25 PM

These cars utilise the same rear shackle bushes as the more common garden variety Sandman.

Is that tongue in cheek or did the shackle bushes actually vary between utes/tonners?

I didn't realise that there even was a tonner style Kingswood, very interesting.

Sarcasm!!! Ute, Van, Cab & Chassis, all the same shackle bushes.

There wasn't! All HJ,X,Z 1 tonners came with HQ style front panels with commercial grille.

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#12 _dirtbag_

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Posted 12 August 2010 - 12:52 AM

Hahaha. That's a great story WOT : ) Nicely done.

Don't worry too much about the body, most of that will buff out. Plus, at least there's only rust in the metal. The winscreen itself looked to be quite rust free.

One thing though, does it still have the original wiper blades? Might make it worth a bit more to a collector : )

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#13 _greenmachine215_

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Posted 12 August 2010 - 01:29 AM

Ive got a great suggestion in rust removal

strap a 10lb bottle of nitrous to the rear chassis rail, 100hp shot down the carby and take it to power cruise,

It will go so fast you'll leave the rust behind, end up with a nice bare chassis and running gear.

are you seriously gonna attempt to fix that heap of snot?

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Posted 12 August 2010 - 08:27 AM

There's nothing like a BIT of a challenge. I'm sure it'll look better once you give it a wash, just don't get to close with gerni.

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#15 76lxhatch

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Posted 12 August 2010 - 08:44 AM

These cars utilise the same rear shackle bushes as the more common garden variety Sandman.

Is that tongue in cheek or did the shackle bushes actually vary between utes/tonners?

I didn't realise that there even was a tonner style Kingswood, very interesting.

Sarcasm!!! Ute, Van, Cab & Chassis, all the same shackle bushes.

There wasn't! All HJ,X,Z 1 tonners came with HQ style front panels with commercial grille.

Wow, sucked in the whole way. Doh! :blink2:

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#16 _Herne_

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Posted 12 August 2010 - 10:34 AM

Gotta love the term 'rare' - it's a frOcking Holden for gods sake lol.

Herne

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#17 _dickiep_

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Posted 12 August 2010 - 11:33 AM

wow never seen a white one! best of luck. keep us updated on the progress, always good to pick up little tips and hints

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#18 orangeLJ

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Posted 12 August 2010 - 12:19 PM

Im guessing this is the Wayne mobile from a while back! lol.

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#19 _Ozzie Picker_

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 08:17 PM

just use a peice of 4 by 2 hardwood and plane to shape for the sills.

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#20 wot179

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Posted 28 October 2010 - 09:37 PM

I just got the hot new 173 fitted up this arvo,and I took it for a quick squirt around the block.

When I got back,obviously the tyres need replacing (bloody horsepower.....) ,so I parked out the front and quickly ducked around the back to grab a fresh set of bags.

Talk about learning the hard way....

I was only gone 5 minutes,theres no flys on the kids around here...

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BASTARDOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted 29 October 2010 - 07:35 PM

Looks like another job for dirtbag.....

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#22 _Herbinator_

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Posted 30 October 2010 - 06:20 PM

These cars utilise the same rear shackle bushes as the more common garden variety Sandman.

Is that tongue in cheek or did the shackle bushes actually vary between utes/tonners?

I didn't realise that there even was a tonner style Kingswood, very interesting.

Sarcasm!!! Ute, Van, Cab & Chassis, all the same shackle bushes.

There wasn't! All HJ,X,Z 1 tonners came with HQ style front panels with commercial grille.

yes the base model had commecial grillle and ugly trailer indicators on the nose cone BUT options were available! e.g. premier nose, bumpers indicators etc were supplied in HQ style.
The 1 tonner panel shape only changed at the WB series, however radial tuned suspension, dashboard gauges changed with each model. My HZ tonner came factory standard with twin head light, premier nose, bumpers etc.