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#1 _Big T_

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 12:09 PM

UC Brothers and Sisters, we have heard them all before....

"Its not a real Torana"
"I didnt even read that topic because it was about a UC"
"Only good for spare parts for proper Torana's"
"Geeze, Holden really got that one wrong"
"UC = Ugly Car LOL"

blah blah blah......

I know, its annoying and elitist but for those who own and love their UC we really do have the last laugh and here is why:

Its called a handbrake for a reason. Four floor pedals in a manual car hehehe WTF for?

$300+ for a set of tail lights? No thanks, I prefer to get mine free.

To flare or not to flare? Not a question most UC owners even bother asking themselves.

Matching numbers, dodgy tags? Hahaha, I dont even know what my tags say, nor do I care.

Original vs Modified? Not a dilemma that UC owners face.

Sports dash with 4 gauges? Easy to find and relatively cheap too.

You know those plastic bits that always fall off the back of LH/LX seats? Probably not, as UC's are not hindered by such shoddy design flaws.

Park your car where and when you want. Any thief worth his salt will not give it a second look.

Cruising with a pack of Torana's? Yours is the one that isnt the same as all the others.

Peter Brock drove one, maybe not on a racetrack but he still drove one.

A good straight rust free UC is more of the norm than the exception.

And last but not least for the H8R's, you can polish a turd..... see Dirtbags thread :D


So UC lovers, next time one of the snobs bags out your ride you can smile smugly, acknowledge their ignorance and rest assured that you in fact are on a better wicket. I know I do :lol:

Oh, and for those curious LH/LX'ers who did venture out and read (god forbid) a UC thread, offense was intended. But all in good jest :tease:

All Toranas are cool, no if's, but's or maybe's.

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 12:30 PM

You must have way to much time to think this stuff up i think tone ? :lol:


ha-ha!






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#3 _billywest_

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 12:58 PM

You must have way to much time to think this stuff up i think tone ? Posted Image


ha-ha!

oh to one and all they saved the best torana tell last Posted Image go the uc,s




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#4 _Big T_

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 01:11 PM

Yep, she's a slow day the office today Steve. At least the scenery is good ;)

Too true Billy, the UC was the last Torana because we all know you cant improve on perfection !!

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 01:49 PM

Advantages are, they are all but free except cost of fuel to pick em up.
Have doors and boot with little to no rust that can be donated to LH-LX owners.
Scrap man will give you atleast $100 for whats left so your making a profit.

UCs Love em.

Neils LX runs and hides :)

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 02:13 PM

Here ya go MR-T, i took this just for you (jamboree 2010) it may help easy the boredom for a few mins :tease: :P


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:lol:

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 02:18 PM

Hello, my name is Michael,

and I own a UC!! :spoton: :spoton:

and it's a Sunbird at that!! :rockon: :rockon:

seriously, I am amazed at the (good) comments I get at car shows about the car.

And for long distance trips, I wouldn't go past it!

cheers
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Posted 25 August 2010 - 02:39 PM

UC Brothers and Sisters, we have heard them all before....

"Its not a real Torana"
"I didnt even read that topic because it was about a UC"
"Only good for spare parts for proper Torana's"
"Geeze, Holden really got that one wrong"
"UC = Ugly Car LOL"

blah blah blah......

I know, its annoying and elitist but for those who own and love their UC we really do have the last laugh and here is why:

Its called a handbrake for a reason. Four floor pedals in a manual car hehehe WTF for?

$300+ for a set of tail lights? No thanks, I prefer to get mine free.

To flare or not to flare? Not a question most UC owners even bother asking themselves.

Matching numbers, dodgy tags? Hahaha, I dont even know what my tags say, nor do I care.

Original vs Modified? Not a dilemma that UC owners face.

Sports dash with 4 gauges? Easy to find and relatively cheap too.

You know those plastic bits that always fall off the back of LH/LX seats? Probably not, as UC's are not hindered by such shoddy design flaws.

Park your car where and when you want. Any thief worth his salt will not give it a second look.

Cruising with a pack of Torana's? Yours is the one that isnt the same as all the others.

Peter Brock drove one, maybe not on a racetrack but he still drove one.

A good straight rust free UC is more of the norm than the exception.

And last but not least for the H8R's, you can polish a turd..... see Dirtbags thread :D


So UC lovers, next time one of the snobs bags out your ride you can smile smugly, acknowledge their ignorance and rest assured that you in fact are on a better wicket. I know I do :lol:

Oh, and for those curious LH/LX'ers who did venture out and read (god forbid) a UC thread, offense was intended. But all in good jest :tease:

All Toranas are cool, no if's, but's or maybe's.

Hey Tony, you forgot: The wipers are easier to reach, & come with intermittant option.

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 03:28 PM

ha ha thats a good read T. and yeah i dont mind a neat and tidy UC....its just that there appear to be not too many around! :tease:

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 03:45 PM

yes the good thing about uc,s are you can leave them in car parks and they are always there when you get back. also if your short on money you can hire your car to the RTA for for night time road works. just have the leave the lights on.i was told last years new years eve,s Sydney harbour bridges fire works were just a few uc toranas flashing their lights. also i was told Sydney airport hired uc toranas last time they had black outs for the run ways.

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 03:55 PM

yes the good thing about uc,s are you can leave them in car parks and they are always there when you get back. also if your short on money you can hire your car to the RTA for for night time road works. just have the leave the lights on.i was told last years new years eve,s Sydney harbour bridges fire works were just a few uc toranas flashing their lights. also i was told Sydney airport hired uc toranas last time they had black outs for the run ways.



haha i like the comment about using the lights for roadworks!


less than 2 months til i get home and get to drive mine... and fit all the bits i have bought for it
http://www.gmh-toran...=1

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 04:24 PM

ROWR!

Ha Ha!

#13 _threeblindmice_

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 05:01 PM

One advantage , there are more quality , rust free , low milage and factory matching number UC's around , owned by people who have looked after them ,than any other Toranas models .

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 06:04 PM

Absolutely brilliant, I think the far superior UC Torana(including sunbird) need there own forum. One without the "rest" of those inferior models.

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 06:10 PM

My LH side air vent on my UC spins and makes a aeroplane noise while doing 100km/h will post a vid after the weekend to share this awsome optional accessory

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 06:31 PM

Great thread, onya T!

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 06:40 PM

Front and rear suspension set-up? 4 wheel discs? Nuf sed.

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 07:08 PM

I want to see the spinning air vent! My father told me about it years ago. But my old LH at the time wouldn't do 100 Km/h!

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 07:38 PM

Anyone remember the 78 Brock car's carrot juicer? Wish I kept that image

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 07:41 PM

The greatest advantage is..even if you leave your UC running...no one will steal it.


only gagging........there alright.

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 07:44 PM

My LH side air vent on my UC spins and makes a aeroplane noise while doing 100km/h will post a vid after the weekend to share this awsome optional accessory



my added option is my horn beeps when i turn left lol i always piss myself laughing when it toots

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 08:31 PM

if you drive a UC no one will suspect you are into cars

#23 _freddy_

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 08:51 PM

if you drive a UC no one will suspect you are into cars


unless you have a v8 under the bonnet, us uc owners dont like to follow what everyone else has we like to stand out in our uc toranas

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 10:52 PM

if you drive a UC no one will suspect you are into cars


I like it!!!!:stirpot:

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 10:54 PM

Great front suspension setup to transplant into LH/LXs.....




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