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Started by hanra , Jun 20 2011 11:08 PM

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#1 hanra

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Posted 20 June 2011 - 11:08 PM

Where the boot and bonnet hinges painted from factory? Was the bonnet latch painted? Was the bonnet catch painted? What colour if any were these items?

Car in question is a 75 LH SL/R 5000.

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#2 _nial8r_

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Posted 21 June 2011 - 09:07 AM

boot hinges were painted the same colour as the car and the and the bonnet stricker & catch were just that zink covered stuff, see the bottom this page, http://www.gmh-toran...on/page__st__75 Matt just had his redone and they come up a treat

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#3 _The Baron_

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Posted 21 June 2011 - 09:36 AM

boot hinges were painted the same colour as the car and the and the bonnet stricker & catch were just that zink covered stuff, see the bottom this page, http://www.gmh-toran...on/page__st__75 Matt just had his redone and they come up a treat

Missed the bonnet hinges^^^

as quoted above "zink covered stuff" I believe it should be with a mustard coloured painted springs.

There were cars with painted bonnet hinges but that only cropped up in the late LX's and it is a real mix amoung the A9X's whether hatch or taxi. I'm sure others will know better as to why?

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#4 hanra

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Posted 27 June 2011 - 03:07 PM

So were the bonnet catches (bonnnet/body) parts zinc plated also? Or should they be painted?

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#5 _fatlh5000_

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Posted 27 June 2011 - 03:34 PM

So were the bonnet catches (bonnnet/body) parts zinc plated also? Or should they be painted?

Hanra,

Check out this L34 on AMCS.... it shows the bonnet hinges nickel plated, with the springs painted yellow/ mustard.

It also shows the bonnet catch mechanism, and catch is zinc plated.

http://australianmusclecarsales.com.au/muscle/67609-lh-torana-slr-5000-l34

Hope this helps.

Its been nice seeing all of your questions and how meticulously/ thoroughly you are going about your build.

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#6 hanra

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Posted 27 June 2011 - 05:10 PM

Thanks for the kind words mate! Appreciated. Im very new to the world of old Holdens (British cars previously) so Ive got a few questions to ask.... But I think in the long run, for the benefit of the forum, they will help everyone!

Im not going for full concours with this build, its just going to be a nice street car. But simple things like parts colours can make all the difference in the overall finish of a car!

I will book mark that link, thanks a lot for that tip!

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#7 hanra

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Posted 17 July 2011 - 02:25 PM

Ok some more colour questions,

What colour should the wiper rack and pivot assy's be? Bare? Or painted?

What colour should the rear view mirror mount be?

What colour should the sunvisor mounts be?

What colour should the windscreen washer jets be?

Thanks.

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#8 _nial8r_

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Posted 17 July 2011 - 06:10 PM

wiper rack is like that zink covered like the bonnet striker

mirror mount is Black

visors Black
jets are that zink colour also

but dont quote me 100% on all them as you know what Holden were like with there colour changes :dontknow:

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#9 hanra

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Posted 17 July 2011 - 08:05 PM

Thanks mate. Thats a good start!

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#10 hanra

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Posted 31 July 2011 - 09:32 PM

What did the wiper blades look like? Chrome, stainless, painted?????

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#11 _napes_au_

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Posted 31 July 2011 - 10:08 PM

boot hinges were painted the same colour as the car and the and the bonnet stricker & catch were just that zink covered stuff, see the bottom this page, http://www.gmh-toran...on/page__st__75 Matt just had his redone and they come up a treat

Missed the bonnet hinges^^^ as quoted above "zink covered stuff" I believe it should be with a mustard coloured painted springs.

There were cars with painted bonnet hinges but that only cropped up in the late LX's and it is a real mix amoung the A9X's whether hatch or taxi. I'm sure others will know better as to why?

Cheers

I was told the mustard colour of the bonnet springs was 'Yellow Ochre" http://www.goldenpai...st/mixguide.php Not sure if it's exactly right, but it is what I painted mine...

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#12 hanra

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Posted 01 August 2011 - 10:08 AM

What colour were the springs on later LH models?

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Posted 11 August 2011 - 05:09 PM

What was the finish on the boot catch and also the glovebox hinge arms?

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#14 _LH8VD69_

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Posted 12 August 2011 - 12:31 AM

Im pretty sure the items described as black are flat black. Correct me if im wrong.

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#15 _napes_au_

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Posted 12 August 2011 - 07:30 AM

On my 5/74 LH L-31 they're both gal from original.... I recently had both zinc plated...

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#16 _napes_au_

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Posted 12 August 2011 - 07:33 AM

What colour were the springs on later LH models?

I hope you found the other thread, late LH's bonnet springs were Fergie Grey, same as LX's.... (Excluding A9X's)

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#17 hanra

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Posted 12 August 2011 - 07:50 AM

On my 5/74 LH L-31 they're both gal from original.... I recently had both zinc plated...

What company did you use to do this???

I would assume its the same stuff for the bonnet hinges/catch and latch?

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#18 hanra

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Posted 12 August 2011 - 08:09 AM

What colour were the springs on later LH models?

I hope you found the other thread, late LH's bonnet springs were Fergie Grey, same as LX's.... (Excluding A9X's)

Yes I did mate. Thanks for that, I had forgotten but now you have just reminded me!!! Thanks!

How different does Cadnium plating look from Zinc plating?????

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#19 _napes_au_

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Posted 12 August 2011 - 08:28 AM

I got my zinc plating done at http://www.alburyele...platers.com.au/ I found them quite inexpensive and good quality.... I just sent it via courier and they returned once it was finished...

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If memory serves me correctly, the hinges cost $40 (Mind you, I got $1,200 of Show Chroming at the same time...)

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This lot cost around $100

The best part, they don't even require you to dismantle the items first like the hinges and catches...

Cheers

Edited by napes_au, 12 August 2011 - 08:29 AM.

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Posted 12 August 2011 - 08:40 AM

Your a legend!

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#21 hanra

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Posted 14 August 2011 - 02:30 PM

By chance I went to the local brake shop to get some brake lines re-made, and he mentioned that they Zinc plate there!!!! So pretty stoked about that, saves packing and freighting down south!

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Posted 14 August 2011 - 03:30 PM

Brad which brake place does the zinc coating?

Oh yeh can't locate a fine spline LSD banjo center and axles anywhere mate, sorry.

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#23 hanra

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Posted 15 August 2011 - 06:28 AM

BCR do the plating. Ive got a set of fine spline axles. Just awaiting on the LSD to arrive by courier.

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#24 _LH8VD69_

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Posted 15 August 2011 - 09:00 AM

What ratio did u end up getting Hanra?

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#25 hanra

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Posted 15 August 2011 - 09:08 AM

Apparently its a 3.55 fine spline LSD???? Im not holding my breath on its condition... Its being freighted up from Tasmania of all places.... Who knows what goes on down there?