I was reading an article on wikipedia http://en.wikipedia....i/Holden_Torana. Near the end of the UC section it makes mention of a proposed facelift (UD) that never went ahead. Is the guy who wrote this article talking out his ass, or was this actually considered?
More importantly, did they ever make an actual prototype of the facelift? Are there pictures floating about?
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Posted 21 March 2006 - 05:45 PM
I think somebody posted pics of it on the phpBB.
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Posted 21 March 2006 - 05:54 PM
Yep, not sure about UD name, but a 5 door hatch version went
to full sized clay.
I was trying to get a pic of it from Chris Norman at Fineprint Productions,
who handle all the archived GMH photos, but he isnt even acknowledging
my emails. Ruuuude!
If I find one else where I'll post it.
Apparently it was much like the old Rover 3500? big 4 door with hatch.
- Leakey
PS - CHOP' what is phpBB?
to full sized clay.
I was trying to get a pic of it from Chris Norman at Fineprint Productions,
who handle all the archived GMH photos, but he isnt even acknowledging
my emails. Ruuuude!
If I find one else where I'll post it.
Apparently it was much like the old Rover 3500? big 4 door with hatch.
- Leakey
PS - CHOP' what is phpBB?
Edited by Leakey, 21 March 2006 - 05:54 PM.
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Posted 22 March 2006 - 08:33 AM
I wouldnt mind seeing a pic of this, and im sure lots of others would too! Hope you can find one
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Posted 22 March 2006 - 10:43 AM
I have seen this before.... will Google it out if I can!
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Posted 22 March 2006 - 11:02 AM
Maybe Heath would have this tucked away in his vast albums....
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Posted 22 March 2006 - 02:37 PM
Yeah, i remember chatting about it way back in the dreamtime... C'mon Heath, surely you've got it somewhere..... LOL
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Posted 24 March 2006 - 11:11 AM
i belive that it was published in a mag like wheels or motor ect. for some funny reason i think I mite have it at home
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Posted 09 April 2006 - 01:15 AM
Mmmmmaybe?
Please dont pick on my photo chop.
Be gentle, its my first time.
AND it only took me an hour!
Please dont pick on my photo chop.
Be gentle, its my first time.
AND it only took me an hour!
Edited by rodomo, 09 April 2006 - 01:28 AM.
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Posted 09 April 2006 - 10:58 AM
If you squint ur eyes it looks like one... Hehe
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Posted 05 July 2006 - 10:46 PM
anyone got pictures of this id be interested in seeing the clay model
cheers chevy
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Posted 23 January 2007 - 02:52 PM
hate to nag but if anyone has a pic of this car I would LOVE to see it please.
thanks
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Posted 23 January 2007 - 03:00 PM
i hope they were gonna get rid of those ugly tail lights
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Posted 15 March 2007 - 02:27 PM
Come on some ones gotta have pic's
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Don't look at me 
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Posted 16 March 2007 - 01:14 PM
From memory, the 5 door hatch was to be the replacement for the HQ-HZ series of Holdens.
I remember hearing about the UD, in 81 or 82. I recall (and remember this was about 25 years ago, so things are a little bit hazy) that it was nose and tail-light only restyle of the UC (different tail lights incorporating clear reversing lamps in an assembly that directly replaced the UC tail-light assembly) and a nose that had some family resemblance to the Commodore. I heard that the nose styling was based on the Opel model that was a size smaller than the model that became the Commodore body parts donor.
I remember hearing about the UD, in 81 or 82. I recall (and remember this was about 25 years ago, so things are a little bit hazy) that it was nose and tail-light only restyle of the UC (different tail lights incorporating clear reversing lamps in an assembly that directly replaced the UC tail-light assembly) and a nose that had some family resemblance to the Commodore. I heard that the nose styling was based on the Opel model that was a size smaller than the model that became the Commodore body parts donor.
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Posted 16 March 2007 - 08:47 PM
I've dug up some photos of both the UD sedan and hatch, and the UF (originally labelled the VA) five door toranas. If someone could post them up I'll gladly email them to you.
And yes, the UD tail lights looked a lot better
Buckle
And yes, the UD tail lights looked a lot better
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Posted 16 March 2007 - 11:24 PM
My opinion?
You can't help thinking that the UC and WB were signs of things to come with the smoother front lines, getting away from the "blunt" earlier Toranas and HZ's.
I would like to see these pics too!
Interesting too that the UD/UF originally might have had a "V" prefix like the Commodores?
A bit off topic but how many GTR-X's (or a least use the lines) would the General sell now as their new Torana? (see link at start of thread) if it had a "newer" driveline e.g. Commodore alloy V6 downrated in size? I don't think the body is that much dated? Again my opinion.
You can't help thinking that the UC and WB were signs of things to come with the smoother front lines, getting away from the "blunt" earlier Toranas and HZ's.
I would like to see these pics too!
Interesting too that the UD/UF originally might have had a "V" prefix like the Commodores?
A bit off topic but how many GTR-X's (or a least use the lines) would the General sell now as their new Torana? (see link at start of thread) if it had a "newer" driveline e.g. Commodore alloy V6 downrated in size? I don't think the body is that much dated? Again my opinion.
Edited by rodomo, 16 March 2007 - 11:39 PM.
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Posted 17 March 2007 - 04:27 PM
Hi All, posting on behalf of Buckle.
These are awesome pics Buckle!!!! Thanks for finding them.
I've seen the 5 door hatch pic before, but could never find it.
Where are they from mate?
Now those tail lights are really nice!!!
Cheers, Leakey
These are awesome pics Buckle!!!! Thanks for finding them.
I've seen the 5 door hatch pic before, but could never find it.
Where are they from mate?
Now those tail lights are really nice!!!
Cheers, Leakey
Edited by Leakey, 17 March 2007 - 04:28 PM.
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Posted 17 March 2007 - 05:44 PM
Wow how cool is that! Ctrl+S for those babies!
I agree they did improve on the back lights, but the car seemed to have lost its Tuffness from the LX. It looks more like a larger Gemini...
But still i wish they still made torries :(
I agree they did improve on the back lights, but the car seemed to have lost its Tuffness from the LX. It looks more like a larger Gemini...
But still i wish they still made torries :(
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