This is what you should be chasing.
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Posted 07 June 2006 - 01:12 PM
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Posted 07 June 2006 - 03:30 PM
Y do you say that??
I do recgonise that it is a complete car.
The one im looking at has a very straight body and if he has the console and other bits and pieces its a good buy.
Also its fairly close to home which is an advantage
thanks ryan
I do recgonise that it is a complete car.
The one im looking at has a very straight body and if he has the console and other bits and pieces its a good buy.
Also its fairly close to home which is an advantage
thanks ryan
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Posted 07 June 2006 - 09:38 PM
Hi Ryan,Y do you say that??
I do recgonise that it is a complete car.
The one im looking at has a very straight body and if he has the console and other bits and pieces its a good buy.
Also its fairly close to home which is an advantage
thanks ryan
It is most definitely a good buy. My advice is based on your previous posts indicating you were still finishing school and this was your first car. It will take a really good job to get this car to a point where you can drive it. Sometimes it is better to save up a little more and buy something you can slowly fix up while still driving it. The cost of all the bits and pieces adds up quickly as i have found out over the years. As long as you have considered this then you have made an educated decision. Nothing more.
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Posted 07 June 2006 - 09:54 PM
you have a pic of a hatch with a vinal roof, love to see it posted here.http://www.gmh-torana.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1820&hl=The EXSL bit was a hatch. 4.2 SL M20 - green with a beige vinyl roof. I must say that I am ashamed as I took very few photos of it. Still, it was a good car and in a way I wish I still had it. Very little rust when I traded it on a VC 4.2 Commo.
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Posted 08 June 2006 - 01:33 PM
Toranavista I can see where u are coming from but as im looking to be converting it to a Ecotec and getting it all re-sprayed i think for me getting one that is road worthy won't be a benefit but in the long run if won't be needing the engine. If i do get one with the engine and everything else i will strip it down to the shell anyhow.
Your views on the cost of parts is very valid as i have been researching, and have seen that parts are very expensive if u can't pick them up second hand, but in saying that i will be able to get most parts second hand if i got about a year or a bit less hopefully before she will be on the road.
thanks ryan
Your views on the cost of parts is very valid as i have been researching, and have seen that parts are very expensive if u can't pick them up second hand, but in saying that i will be able to get most parts second hand if i got about a year or a bit less hopefully before she will be on the road.
thanks ryan
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Posted 08 June 2006 - 05:39 PM
Go for it Ryan! i did up my car while i was at school! kept me off the streets and occupied!
How old r u by the way?
How old r u by the way?
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Posted 08 June 2006 - 06:32 PM
yea bloody oath. It should stop me writing myself off every weekend bcz ill need the cash for that car. haha.
Im 17, have had my P's since April
Im 17, have had my P's since April
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Posted 08 June 2006 - 08:05 PM
That is a dam good buy for $1000 bucks, rust or no rust i think you should grab it even if it was just a bare shell and take your time looking for parts as good ones come up grab it and try not rush in and grab whatever you find, i have been there done that.
Ash.
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Posted 08 June 2006 - 09:04 PM
Yea the only thing is the console.
Is there a possibility of a sedan console to fit. Im in no rush just peace of mind.
He is going to get some extra parts from under his mates house and is willing to take less if he see some cash. lol
I offered $800 last time and he was preety good about it.
thanks ryan
Is there a possibility of a sedan console to fit. Im in no rush just peace of mind.
He is going to get some extra parts from under his mates house and is willing to take less if he see some cash. lol
I offered $800 last time and he was preety good about it.
thanks ryan
Edited by youngy_11, 08 June 2006 - 09:07 PM.
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Posted 09 June 2006 - 02:55 PM
$800!!! That's a bargain!!!Grab it before some one else will,the parts alone would be worth more than this.
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Posted 09 June 2006 - 03:31 PM
Yea i know im goin to have a look at it with my dad on sunday.
thanks ryan
thanks ryan
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Posted 09 June 2006 - 09:09 PM
Good on ya Ryan! try the squeeze!!! $800 would be great!
As for the console, look, you can put in a Torrie sedan console,
even a Kingswood one! You can often get a cheap one in the Kingswood
sections on ebay.
In the mean time, if you find a hatch one, with the flared bit around
the air vents all the better. Hell even if you find a busted one, you can fit
it and repair it pretty easily. Now that's something I could help you with!
Wish you the best on your project. I felt a bit bad as I was in the process
of buying that one in VIC as we were discussing your find. But I think you
understand now how hard they are to come by!!
Now that I think more about it, the cruize over to Wooly will be a nice run.
Cheers, Leakey
As for the console, look, you can put in a Torrie sedan console,
even a Kingswood one! You can often get a cheap one in the Kingswood
sections on ebay.
In the mean time, if you find a hatch one, with the flared bit around
the air vents all the better. Hell even if you find a busted one, you can fit
it and repair it pretty easily. Now that's something I could help you with!
Wish you the best on your project. I felt a bit bad as I was in the process
of buying that one in VIC as we were discussing your find. But I think you
understand now how hard they are to come by!!
Now that I think more about it, the cruize over to Wooly will be a nice run.
Cheers, Leakey
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Posted 10 June 2006 - 10:33 AM
Yea cheers Leakey, That one u got was a good buy for sure, but Victoria is a little to hard for me.
Im going to hopefully get her now.
thanks ryan
Im going to hopefully get her now.
thanks ryan
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Posted 10 June 2006 - 12:34 PM
grab it dude :-)
least your hatch has doors :-P lol
least your hatch has doors :-P lol
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Posted 10 June 2006 - 04:49 PM
Yea my dads keen. His mate has two dashes for sale to that im gunna grab in the deal. Ones got a tacho and a speedo up to 200km/h and the other one is a "standard" one but has a good piece of glass that fits the other one. He wants $100 for the two.
My dad is just going to show the photos to one of his mates that has done up a torrie before and has a 454 Ford escort (capri) drag car, he has it running on nitros to. lol.
But yea should be all good.
The guy fitted wheels to it. We got the hatch off and it was all fairly straight, did have the silver trim for around the door/windows. Also door trim that are buggered but still, rear seats, lots of other bits and pieces like bonnet hinges.
ryan
My dad is just going to show the photos to one of his mates that has done up a torrie before and has a 454 Ford escort (capri) drag car, he has it running on nitros to. lol.
But yea should be all good.
The guy fitted wheels to it. We got the hatch off and it was all fairly straight, did have the silver trim for around the door/windows. Also door trim that are buggered but still, rear seats, lots of other bits and pieces like bonnet hinges.
ryan
Edited by youngy_11, 10 June 2006 - 04:51 PM.
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Posted 10 June 2006 - 05:02 PM
I want to buy this
http://cgi.ebay.com....1QQcmdZViewItem
253ToranaSS, how long did it take you to build your car, and what does it have etc
http://cgi.ebay.com....1QQcmdZViewItem
253ToranaSS, how long did it take you to build your car, and what does it have etc
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Posted 11 June 2006 - 10:06 AM
Sound's good Ryan. Must be hard acting all cool and calm eh?!!!! LOL!
Your Dad has some interesting mates!
Hope you get the 'go' button.
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Oh, and Liam, yeah that looks like a nice clean car too. There is a mandarine red
sedan in Mordialloc (VIC), at T.McGuigan Motors. Super straight, 2850, 3 on tree
and factory aircon set up. Bit pricey for what it is at $1900.00 But it does have long
rego' and is in A1 nick. Trev - 0417 056 444 (its on Trading post)
Your Dad has some interesting mates!
Hope you get the 'go' button.
- Leakey
Oh, and Liam, yeah that looks like a nice clean car too. There is a mandarine red
sedan in Mordialloc (VIC), at T.McGuigan Motors. Super straight, 2850, 3 on tree
and factory aircon set up. Bit pricey for what it is at $1900.00 But it does have long
rego' and is in A1 nick. Trev - 0417 056 444 (its on Trading post)
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Posted 11 June 2006 - 01:46 PM
Hey,253ToranaSS, how long did it take you to build your car, and what does it have etc
I got the car when i was 16 i think and slowly built it up in the carport over 2 years....
i knew almost nothing when i started, i welded up the rust, resprayed the car, took the old engine out, put a rebuilt 253 in it etc... Did the majority of hte work myself with the help of lots of friends off this forum......
I got it registered about 2 months after i turned 18...
Now its running a 253 Stroker.. Stroked to 290ci Balanced and blue printed, Elec dizzy, Brand spanking new Quadrajet! Dual Exhaust... ummm M21 gearbox...... Im getting a set of extractors soon for it, and also some L34 heads to make it breath better! after that ill dyno tune the beast and hopefully be able to pull a low 14qtr!
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Posted 11 June 2006 - 04:26 PM
Mad, I wanna do exactly what you have done, but in a sedan, a 253 on gas...
But im 13 and have alot of years ahead, I plan to buy a Torana at around 14 years old, thanks for that
But im 13 and have alot of years ahead, I plan to buy a Torana at around 14 years old, thanks for that
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Posted 11 June 2006 - 04:29 PM
Sounds good, but it's just a thought, I will not seriously have everything ready before im forteen, thanks a heap though LeakyOh, and Liam, yeah that looks like a nice clean car too. There is a mandarine red
sedan in Mordialloc (VIC), at T.McGuigan Motors. Super straight, 2850, 3 on tree
and factory aircon set up. Bit pricey for what it is at $1900.00 But it does have long
rego' and is in A1 nick. Trev - 0417 056 444 (its on Trading post)
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Posted 12 June 2006 - 12:42 AM
No worries mate!Mad, I wanna do exactly what you have done, but in a sedan, a 253 on gas...
But im 13 and have alot of years ahead, I plan to buy a Torana at around 14 years old, thanks for that
U dont live far from me, so if you need a hand when looking for a car dont be afraid to ask!
Cheers
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Posted 12 June 2006 - 11:23 AM
Oh mad, i'll remember that, ta mate 
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Posted 14 June 2006 - 11:10 AM
hey,
I have brought the hatch.......
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$600
delivered.
I can't believe it.
He was in desperate need to get rid of her.
Getting it tommorrow, i will sort through it and see what i need.
thanks for the help
ryan
I have brought the hatch.......
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$600
delivered.
I can't believe it.
He was in desperate need to get rid of her.
Getting it tommorrow, i will sort through it and see what i need.
thanks for the help
ryan
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Posted 14 June 2006 - 12:08 PM
You have got yourself an absolute Bargain mate! Absolutely Top Stuff! Hit us with some pics and put up a topic in Members Rides!
Nice work mate, u must be over the moon!
Nice work mate, u must be over the moon!
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Posted 14 June 2006 - 03:34 PM
Yea i am.
Definatly will get pics and info up on friday/weekend.
Just can't start it till i finish the HSC. But still very happy.
Knowing dad he will start on it although he has said that i have to get the hsc out of the way first.
thanks ryan
Definatly will get pics and info up on friday/weekend.
Just can't start it till i finish the HSC. But still very happy.
Knowing dad he will start on it although he has said that i have to get the hsc out of the way first.
thanks ryan
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