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Started by its Paul , Nov 28 2009 10:17 PM

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#1 its Paul

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Posted 28 November 2009 - 10:17 PM

Can any one tell me why these two facia panels are different? What are they from? Did Holden have a change mid stream with there Switch facia panel?

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Posted 29 November 2009 - 06:01 PM

Does any one know??

Is one of them from an SL hatch and the other an SS??

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Posted 29 November 2009 - 06:55 PM

I'm going to guess m8....one of them is from a LX sunbudgie [top] , & the other from LX SLR/SS.

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Posted 29 November 2009 - 08:30 PM

I had always presumed Holden had simply changed their styling or supplier part way through the model range.

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Posted 30 November 2009 - 06:32 AM

The first picture with the recessed switch holes is version one (76 - 77).

The second picture is version two (77 - 78). This version is more commonly referrred to the "A9X" one.

both were used in the SL and SS hatchback (and the Sunbird Automatics) throughout their life.

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Posted 30 November 2009 - 08:26 PM

Thanks for that fellers,

I thought the second one was a painted SL hatch one to look like an SS, but was unsure as to it being an SS one, and when I saw your repo SS one Mick, I was totally lost as to which one was which.

The top one is from my SS (1976). Did you repo an SS one like the top one, Mick?

Col, I believe the sun budgies are different again, due to the shifter position, I think it is smaller.

Yeah Mark, that was my thought as well, then through my hands in the air, who the FiretrUCK knows :dontknow:

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Posted 01 December 2009 - 01:13 PM

Thanks for that fellers,

I thought the second one was a painted SL hatch one to look like an SS, but was unsure as to it being an SS one, and when I saw your repo SS one Mick, I was totally lost as to which one was which.

The top one is from my SS (1976). Did you repo an SS one like the top one, Mick?

Col, I believe the sun budgies are different again, due to the shifter position, I think it is smaller.

Yeah Mark, that was my thought as well, then through my hands in the air, who the FiretrUCK knows :dontknow:

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Paul

I didn't do/ haven't done the 1st version as I don't think that there is a strong enough market to support both versions. That is not to say that I won't though in the future as I have a very good one here to use as a sample.

As I said, the same switch facia (woodgrain) was used in the Sunbird Automatic only. It was deleted on the manual Sunbird as the gear stick was moved forward.

cheers
Mick

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Posted 05 December 2009 - 09:39 AM

Mick,

where did the thread on the different types go?

Could you do us an FAQ thread for this?




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Posted 06 December 2009 - 04:46 PM

Mick,

where did the thread on the different types go?

Could you do us an FAQ thread for this?




Grant..



I have no idea where it went..


How do I start the FAQ thread?? :dontknow:

I am happy to put all the pics etc up..

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Posted 06 December 2009 - 05:15 PM

Hi Mick,
The series 1 sample you have, would you like me to look after it for you (for a price), if and when you want to do a repo from it, I'll send it down. What do you think??? I think its a great idea.... :bliss: ....

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Posted 06 December 2009 - 06:41 PM

Hi Mick,
The series 1 sample you have, would you like me to look after it for you (for a price), if and when you want to do a repo from it, I'll send it down. What do you think??? I think its a great idea.... :bliss: ....


LOL... sorry mate, I am pretty attached to this one..

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Posted 06 December 2009 - 07:36 PM

Now why did you have to go and put a photo up, man I want it :spoton:

How many do you have to get for a small order, there may be a few people after the series 1 type.
My opinion is they look better than the later one's, and I'd buy one if you had them.
Go on, start reproducing them, you know we want you to. :spoton:

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Posted 06 December 2009 - 08:05 PM

Now why did you have to go and put a photo up, man I want it :spoton:

How many do you have to get for a small order, there may be a few people after the series 1 type.
My opinion is they look better than the later one's, and I'd buy one if you had them.
Go on, start reproducing them, you know we want you to. :spoton:

Cheers
Paul.



You just never know, with the right amount of demand, I could be swayed into repro'ing these.

Maybe in about 6 - 12 months. I have other items on the board at the moment and I need to sell a few more of the version 2 switch fascias first..

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Posted 11 May 2011 - 09:27 PM

Are you getting sick of holding onto the series 1 switch fascia yet Mick? Can I buy it off you now? :P

Cheers Paul.

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Posted 12 May 2011 - 09:25 PM

Are you getting sick of holding onto the series 1 switch fascia yet Mick? Can I buy it off you now? :P

Cheers Paul.



Hi Paul

sorry mate, I am still attached to it..

these will be remade at sometime. Just not sure when.

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Posted 13 May 2011 - 08:08 PM

Come on Mick, some times you just have to let go, you know I'll look after it, It will go to a good home... :)

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Posted 21 May 2011 - 06:17 AM

HI Mick,

I, like Paul, would buy the early version 1 (76-77) as well!
I've been baulking at buying the version 2 for awhile now, hoping you will be reproducing version 1 switch fascia VERY SOON!!!!
Is "sometime" sooner or much later?

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Posted 21 May 2011 - 10:20 AM

Come on guys, who else would want one, not every thing in an A9X (series 2 Fascia) is better, place your interest here, It may get Mick to start reproducing the stylish fascia. :P

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Posted 21 May 2011 - 01:01 PM

Yeah, I'd want one - just need a console to go with it, oh, and a dash fascia...and a glovebox lid...and a lower fascia...and a steering wheel,,,and door trims, and... well you get what I am saying - Just add the switch fascia to the list really!
Cheers, TB

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Posted 26 May 2011 - 04:43 PM

Hi Mick,

As above, put me down as a buyer for an early switch fascia as well.

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