l looked at an LJ XU-1 built 5/72 this week that has the front gaurd cut-outs introduced by Holden as a crude form of controlling deformation in a head on smash. l was always under the impression these were introduced in 73. Should they be on a 5/72 Brisbane built car?
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When did LJ XU-1's get the front guard cutouts
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Posted 04 November 2006 - 06:11 AM
no thay should not but if it was in a front ender
it could have had that stile guard added.
mondi is that all it had or did it have all of the body changes.
it could have had that stile guard added.
mondi is that all it had or did it have all of the body changes.
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Posted 04 November 2006 - 06:18 AM
Hi Mondie
I agree, AFAIK they were introduced in early 1973. I've never seen an original '72 body with them.
By the way it's not only XU-1s, it's all LJ 6 cyl that have them.
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I agree, AFAIK they were introduced in early 1973. I've never seen an original '72 body with them.
By the way it's not only XU-1s, it's all LJ 6 cyl that have them.
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Posted 04 November 2006 - 07:58 AM
Do you have any pics of these cut outs as i am not sure what you mean?
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Posted 04 November 2006 - 09:22 AM
Guys,
Will post pics soon. The car in question appeared to be in original unrestored condition and is being sold as such. l am not familiar with all the other differences from 72 to 73 so cant be sure there, didnt think to check for the double skinned transmission tunnel. Plates have never been off the car, chassis stamping looked ok. Original spot welds on all inner and outer gaurds, radiator support etc. Thats why it threw me
Will post pics soon. The car in question appeared to be in original unrestored condition and is being sold as such. l am not familiar with all the other differences from 72 to 73 so cant be sure there, didnt think to check for the double skinned transmission tunnel. Plates have never been off the car, chassis stamping looked ok. Original spot welds on all inner and outer gaurds, radiator support etc. Thats why it threw me
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Posted 04 November 2006 - 09:58 AM
Hi all
2600S - Note the notch near the hinge - there's also another one on the other guard.
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2600S - Note the notch near the hinge - there's also another one on the other guard.
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Posted 04 November 2006 - 12:45 PM
Both my 73 LJs (S and SL) have those cut outs. But i noticed my mates 70 LC S doesn't have them.
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Posted 04 November 2006 - 01:58 PM
My 12/73 LJ has 'em 
I know, because I am unpicking spot welds. Yay.
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I know, because I am unpicking spot welds. Yay.RIM
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Posted 04 November 2006 - 02:44 PM
73 cars should, 72 cars dont. l am trying to find out the approximate date this 'feature' was started by Holden as l dont believe they should be on a 5/72 car
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Posted 04 November 2006 - 04:15 PM
Hi Mondie,
I have an original 6/72 that does not have them, the 73 does.
I think they were introduced in early 73, if the guards look like they have not been replaced, look underneath the front guards approx. directly bellow pedals.
The 73's have an extra brace there to help reduce flex.
I have seen guards replaced by good panel beaters and you can not tell, spot
welds are perfect.
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I have an original 6/72 that does not have them, the 73 does.
I think they were introduced in early 73, if the guards look like they have not been replaced, look underneath the front guards approx. directly bellow pedals.
The 73's have an extra brace there to help reduce flex.
I have seen guards replaced by good panel beaters and you can not tell, spot
welds are perfect.
Cheers.
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Posted 04 November 2006 - 07:07 PM
Thanks Tangey, it seems beyond doubt that something is up with the car in question. Either that or some concientous owner cut them in themslves, obviously unlikely. l never thought to check for the extra bracing. l guess after 5 mins l had decided the car wasnt for me so did not get too carried away with checking it out but these cut-outs did leave me wondering.
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Posted 04 November 2006 - 07:51 PM
Mondie
is this the lime green car on car sales in WA that your refering too?
is this the lime green car on car sales in WA that your refering too?
Edited by gtr-xu1, 04 November 2006 - 07:52 PM.
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Posted 05 November 2006 - 07:49 AM
Are you thinking of buying it Jamie ???
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Posted 13 November 2006 - 10:00 PM
Genuine guard on ebay seems to have the cut out you guys are talking about.
It's a genuine replacement part, so maybe the car in question had a ding and replaced with a genuine part.
check it out.
http://cgi.ebay.com....1QQcmdZViewItem
It's a genuine replacement part, so maybe the car in question had a ding and replaced with a genuine part.
check it out.
http://cgi.ebay.com....1QQcmdZViewItem
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Posted 13 November 2006 - 10:05 PM
yes luke if you look atthe bid history i placed the first bid its the guard that was in the price check last week.
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