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Posted 10 September 2008 - 08:04 PM

I am after a full set of flares and spoilers for my LX sedan. Does anyone know of good quality manufacturers of them. I bought a set for another Torana I had and wasn't ever happy with the quality or fit of them.

I am also chasing a drop tank for it and haven't been able to find someone who makes them yet, any suggestions???

Would appreciate any input.

Cheers!

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Posted 10 September 2008 - 08:15 PM

Wilsons for the body kit, Brown Davis for the tank...

Welcome to the forum.

You should keep it flareless :D (I have to at least try...)

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Posted 10 September 2008 - 08:28 PM

Wilsons for the body kit, Brown Davis for the tank...

Welcome to the forum.

You should keep it flareless :D (I have to at least try...)

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Thanks Tim

I would like to keep it flareless, BUT I have a set of simmons off a HG that I had and they are just a bit wide in the outer dish. Was going to change the dish, but they are just too expensive! Plus I am turning it into a replica A9X, luckily a guy I work with has a beautiful original A9X with 28000km on it to copy off. Having a trimmer copy the trim.

Where are Wilsons and Brown Davis located?

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Posted 10 September 2008 - 08:31 PM

Brown-Davis are located in Bayswater, Vic.

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Posted 10 September 2008 - 10:11 PM

Hi waz355
This might interest you too:
http://www.gmh-toran.......ticle&id=16

Where abouts are you from? Just incase someone wants to steer you towards a local shop or two.
What stage is your car at, just out of interest?

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Posted 10 September 2008 - 10:38 PM

Don't own a Gpak by any chance do you?

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Posted 11 September 2008 - 11:12 AM

Hi waz355
This might interest you too:
http://www.gmh-toran.......ticle&id=16

Where abouts are you from? Just incase someone wants to steer you towards a local shop or two.
What stage is your car at, just out of interest?

Cheers, H


Thanks for the link thats great!

I live in Brisbane.

Car is finished for now going to have some fun with it then strip and rebuild. Bought it 3 months ago with a 202, trimatic and banjo. The car is unbelievably straight with a great paint job, although I don't like the colour and it has a vinyl roof. Bought it for the body as you just can't buy a cheap Torana with no rust and a good body anymore, as everyone knows.

I have built a 308 stroked to a 355, turbo 350 and nine inch for it and have put it all in. Its a nice car as it stands now, but is not quite what I want

Having A9X trim made for it at the moment and just ironing out all the problems. Planing to strip it and repaint it next year after I have it all sorted and built how I want it.

Will post some photos if you like tonight.

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Posted 11 September 2008 - 11:18 AM

Welcome Waz!

Can't wait to see the car!

As others have said Brown Davis for Droptanks, and Wilsons for the Flares and stuff! You won't be disappointed with either!

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Posted 11 September 2008 - 11:23 AM

Don't own a Gpak by any chance do you?


No my current Torana was originally the powerhouse sporty "Plus 4".

I did previously own an orange G pack a few years back though.

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Posted 11 September 2008 - 11:37 PM

Hi,

How do you attach a series of photos on this site? Sorry I'm new here, long time torana lover first time forum surfer.

Will post a few photos of the car, engine bay and underneath the car when I work it out.

Putting a set of simmons on it on the weekend once I have finished polishing them and have put them back together.

Edited by waz355, 11 September 2008 - 11:39 PM.

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Posted 11 September 2008 - 11:59 PM

Ha, don't worry I worked it out I was putting trying to attach files that are too big.

Here is a couple of photos of it anyway. Will get some better photos.

Will start another topic with more pictures and details of what I have done to it.

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Edited by waz355, 12 September 2008 - 12:03 AM.

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Posted 12 September 2008 - 12:03 AM

Why do I get the feeling that I know this car? How long have you had it, Waz?

EDIT: Aha! Found it! Pete's old car :spoton: See Here



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Edited by RIM-010, 12 September 2008 - 12:05 AM.

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Posted 12 September 2008 - 12:06 AM

[quote name='RIM-010' date='Sep 12 2008, 12:03 AM' post='325451']
Why do I get the feeling that I know this car? How long have you had it, Waz?

Tim

Only had it 3 months, was a 6 cylinder when I got it. Where are you from?

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Posted 12 September 2008 - 12:09 AM

I'm from SA, but I do believe that the previous owner of your car is a member here, well known for his panel beating abilities :D

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Posted 12 September 2008 - 12:10 AM

[quote name='RIM-010' date='Sep 12 2008, 12:03 AM' post='325451']
Why do I get the feeling that I know this car? How long have you had it, Waz?

EDIT: Aha! Found it! Pete's old car :spoton: See Here



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Yeah thats it.

I payed $5500 for it. Soon as I saw how straight it is I thought I have to have it.

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Posted 12 September 2008 - 12:12 AM

[quote name='RIM-010' date='Sep 12 2008, 12:09 AM' post='325455']
I'm from SA, but I do believe that the previous owner of your car is a member here, well known for his panel beating abilities :D

Tim

Small world. He sure did I great job on this one, haven't seen anything else he has done though have you?

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Posted 12 September 2008 - 12:12 AM

You've done well mate. I assume you're not keeping the vinyl roof if your going flares, though...

He's the man behind the Paint and Panel guides that you will see at the top of the Paint and Panel forum, and in the Torviki.

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Posted 12 September 2008 - 12:18 AM

No roofs going. Planning on a full respray early next year, getting everything fitted up and sorted out then will strip it and have it painted. Engine bay is just flat black at the moment.

Building an A9X replica.

Edited by waz355, 12 September 2008 - 12:24 AM.

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Posted 12 September 2008 - 08:30 AM

I know this car!

Will look ace without the vinyl roof and some Flares and a droppy!!!!

Then just need some nice 15x10's on the back and you will not be able to get the smile off your face!

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Posted 12 September 2008 - 01:45 PM

Then just need some nice 15x10's on the back and you will not be able to get the smile off your face!
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Wheels going on tomorrow, will post photos. 15 x 7's on fornt 15 x 10's rear.

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Posted 12 September 2008 - 01:55 PM

Excellent :rockon:

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Posted 12 September 2008 - 08:17 PM

Good to see this one went to a good home :spoton:

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Posted 12 September 2008 - 09:23 PM

any pics of the A9X?

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Posted 12 September 2008 - 09:32 PM

any pics of the A9X?



Sorry no. I do have some but he would kill me if I posted them on the iternet. I can tell you though it is that light yellow colour and unrestored like it just rolled off the showroom floor. Car hasn't been registered since the mid 80's, but very maticulously looked after.

As you can imagine he is very protective of it. I would be too its by far the best I have seen!

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Posted 12 September 2008 - 09:42 PM

Can't think of who's that would be off the top of my head, unless it's a hatch?
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