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1974 LH TORANA RESTORATION

Started by _LH SLR 3300_ , Dec 04 2010 05:58 PM

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#251 _LH SLR 3300_

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Posted 16 January 2012 - 05:05 PM

The fact they are the original plates fitted to the car back in 1974 was one the the appealing factors when i bought the car, so they will stay on the car in the condition they're in. I don't like the look of new plates on old cars, i think the old plates suit the car.

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#252 _2ELCS_

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Posted 16 January 2012 - 05:18 PM

The fact they are the original plates fitted to the car back in 1974 was one the the appealing factors when i bought the car, so they will stay on the car in the condition they're in. I don't like the look of new plates on old cars, i think the old plates suit the car.

^^^^One of Matts trade marks,

Thats going to look ducks guts with the jewelry on it Matty

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#253 Ice

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Posted 16 January 2012 - 11:25 PM

Looks good matt cant wait to see it at the fest if you bring it this year and good to see the veteran giving you a hand he knows who im talking about.

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#254 SmacT

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Posted 17 January 2012 - 06:15 PM

The fact they are the original plates fitted to the car back in 1974 was one the the appealing factors when i bought the car, so they will stay on the car in the condition they're in. I don't like the look of new plates on old cars, i think the old plates suit the car.

Yep, fair call. Like I said, I like the look. The narrow new plates on the standard rear number plate flap can look ordinary, though I've seen some good fixes for that, too.

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#255 _Squarepants_

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Posted 17 January 2012 - 07:10 PM

Lovin this build but I think you failed on the original looking engine!

What's with the big chromey strip in the nose cone on the bottom lip of the opening, under where the front bar would sit? Is that factory? I've never noticed anything like that before???

It's easy to tell members that are old skool in times like this too, ey? Those that are willing to step up and help out where and when they can!

Credit to all involved!

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#256 _LH SLR 3300_

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Posted 17 January 2012 - 08:47 PM

Yeah i failed dismally with the engine but apart from the braided line, Holley carb & K&N filter, it almost looks as it might've had LH V8s got the VN style heads back in 1974. I love originality but i'm a power freak too, as such i was willing to stray a little here & there

.The silver paint out under the front bar was standard on LH scab packs & SLs too, on all colours. Over the years when these cars had repairs, touch ups etc, most people didn't bother with repainting it, but i did on this car & my orchid LH which is an SL model. I'm very lucky to know all the people who helped me out with this car, it certainly wouldn't be where it's at now without them. They all know who they are & i think they know i'll be their for them if ever needed.

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#257 gtrboyy

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Posted 17 January 2012 - 08:48 PM

Loving the build-up on this one Matt.This is the style of car I like...drag race the mofo!!!

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#258 _LH SLR 3300_

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Posted 17 January 2012 - 08:52 PM

Already have when it was still the faded rusty silver colour with a blue bonnet, on it's fourth pass it ran a 12.5 at 109mph on 205x65x15 street tyres. Soon after it's completed, i'll be heading back out to WSID with some radial slick tyres & trying for an 11 sec pass.

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#259 _Squarepants_

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Posted 17 January 2012 - 08:55 PM

Ya learn something new every day!

I guess I'm lucky I painted mine silver then... got the factory paint out for no extra cost.

Cheers mate, nearly time to enjoy the fruits of your labour, keep it up! :spoton:

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#260 _LH SLR 3300_

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Posted 17 January 2012 - 09:03 PM

Got a little more done today, fitted the recoed bumpers. Out of all the LH-LX Toranas i've owned, this is the first to have the rubber less bumpers, i really like the look of them on this car.
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#261 hanra

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Posted 17 January 2012 - 09:37 PM

What did you use to hold the TORANA badge in????

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#262 _SS Hatchback_

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Posted 17 January 2012 - 10:02 PM

the car looks great Matt, good to see you stuck with it and turned out a stunning car. Ill keep an eye out for you at powercruise and try get some nice shots for you around the track.

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#263 _SS Hatchback_

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Posted 17 January 2012 - 10:24 PM

is this what your after ?

http://www.ebay.com....=item27c270b9cd

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#264 hanra

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Posted 17 January 2012 - 11:06 PM

Or brand new:

http://www.rarespare...?product=RS1000

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#265 _LH SLR 3300_

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Posted 18 January 2012 - 05:35 AM

Thanks for the input Rob & Brad, yeah that's the part i'm after. I emailed the seller last night. I used the original plastic sleeves to fit the bootlid/apron panel badges, i know from experience how hard they are to find so i went to great pains to keep them intact when i pulled the car apart. If i wasn't able to save them i would've used a small amount of sikaflex in the holes.

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#266 _LH SLR 3300_

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Posted 27 January 2012 - 04:04 PM

After a few hiccups along the way, the orange Torana is almost complete, only needing a few small trims etc to finish off. Thought some pics of it side by side with it's stable mate would look cool.
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#267 _AD_75_

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Posted 27 January 2012 - 04:22 PM

Mate thats awesome! his & hers..question, what are you going to do about that filter out thru the bonnet? you know thats a defect waiting to happen..especially in sydney.

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#268 _LH SLR 3300_

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Posted 27 January 2012 - 04:27 PM

Yeah the filter out of the bonnet does worry me, especialy after watching ACA the other night. I have another bonnet i will cut & fit a scoop to, i think i have just enough paint left over to paint it.

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#269 _AD_75_

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Posted 27 January 2012 - 04:48 PM

Cool. A mini camaro reverse cowl would look sweet with the LH front end i reckon.

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#270 _SS Hatchback_

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Posted 27 January 2012 - 04:51 PM

hardest thing is now which one to take for a cruise ?? They look awesome together there :spoton:

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#271 _LH SLR 3300_

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Posted 27 January 2012 - 05:02 PM

Yeah a Camaro/A9X style scoop would look good, unfortunately it'll probably get a Hornet as i already have one sitting in the shed. No problems deciding which one to take for a drive, the mrs drives the pink one (her car now, part of the deal with me buying/building the orange one) while i drive the orange one. Might take them both to Harry's Cafe tomorrow night, still worried about the BS crack down the cops are having on modified cars at the moment so not sure yet. Wish they'd go & catch some real crooks instead of picking on easy targets like us.