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my torana hatch

Started by _torriffic_ , Feb 09 2010 12:57 PM

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#1 _torriffic_

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 12:57 PM

hey here are some of my LX SL 1977 torana hatch
im third owner from new and the bloke i bought it off of had it
in his shed for 9 months and the wife said sell it!
then i came alone and paid $1500 for the old gem
that was back in 01 and its been in this condition ever since
with some rust spots which i will show with pics
basicly the dream is to build a street/strip/show car
it still has the dealer stamp under the bonnet(north city holden osbourne park)

cheers.

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#2 GML-31

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 01:47 PM

looks a good starter

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#3 DanWA

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 03:22 PM

Nice... little newer then my LX... mine starts with XN... chamois/chamois combo to!

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#4 _torriffic_

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 04:11 PM

yeah i really want to start it soon but im not sure panel shops will be intrested in fixing up my torrie
without charging my heaps of $$$
it still drives like a new car without power steering haha.

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#5 Heath

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 04:14 PM

You'd be better learning how to do it yourself than paying someone else to build it for you, looks like an awesome project! Wish I had a hatch

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#6 _SSbloke_

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 05:40 PM

for $1500 i reckon got a deal there and i agree learn to do things your self the preparing anyway it will cost you less in the end and you will know how good of job is done as well , i completely stripped mine and then used 27 litres of paint stripper to get it completely down to a bare metal shell one bit of advice is take photos of everything wiring ,engine bay etc so when you put it back together you have a reference on how everything goes back together.

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#7 _dirtbag_

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 06:03 PM

That's an awesome project starter there. I'm so jealous. Feel free to give it to me whenever you like : )

Make sure you post the build up.

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#8 lxsstorana

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 06:32 PM

Great buy and a nice hatch, well done. :spoton:

I agree with the other guys about 'having a go yourself'. Saves alot of money and very rewarding (best way to learn as well).

Enjoy the experience,

Mick.

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#9 _torriffic_

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 09:23 PM

for $1500 i reckon got a deal there and i agree learn to do things your self the preparing anyway it will cost you less in the end and you will know how good of job is done as well , i completely stripped mine and then used 27 litres of paint stripper to get it completely down to a bare metal shell one bit of advice is take photos of everything wiring ,engine bay etc so when you put it back together you have a reference on how everything goes back together.

yeah sweet man i reckon taking photos would be best as i would stand there with wires and hoses in both hands thinking fark!!! photos!

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#10 _Road Runner_

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 11:36 PM

What steering wheel is that?

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#11 Heath

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Posted 10 February 2010 - 01:40 PM

The steering wheel is just an Autobarn job, if you want one, you could probably pick one up for $20-40 on eBay. But they are particularly 'canariable' so beware

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#12 _torriffic_

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Posted 14 May 2011 - 03:34 PM

well bit of an update
got a vt 5lt with a roller cam and and a turbo 700 gearbox to bolt up to it
and now on a search for a diff. thinking 355 should be the business!!! :badabing: