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Is there any diferences between GTS and Kingswood subframes at all? Are African subframes exactly the same as Australian? Heres a link to the discussion i had with another oldholden member where the difrences were mentioned. (near the bottom of the thread) http://oldholden.com/?q=node/39076Thanks for any light you may be able to shed on the subject :) Ooroo Edited by user Saturday, 6 January 2007 2:08:23 AM(UTC)
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First up which model?
On HK there are two types of single headlight subfrmaes, one with a pressing for a battery on the driver's side and obne without, the change over was just after monaro release.
When the HT was released a new subframe was made w
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Warren, what is different about the HT GTS350 subframe? I knew very early Chev manual HT's had HK gearbox crossmembers - is this what you mean?
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Harry Firth wanted brake cooling on the hT 350, along with the slotted wheels. GM-H did not want the expense on such a small volume car. History shows that Spencer Martin lost his brakes and Harry's modifications were approved. Two slots were cut in the f
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Hi Warren, Im the guy that was discussing the difrences with 80737k on the oldholden.com forum. I have a south african ht GTS 80837 monaro. Basickly it was pointed out to me buy the panel beaters that the subframe on my car differs slightly to the austral
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once again you are talking about the cooling ducts, these were added very roughly and remember that you cannot see them once the bumper is on. Some of the early cars would have been modofied by the dealer in the service department, imagine if you worked f
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I find this all quite interesting and am constantly learning new info' about the subtle diffrences amongst the HK to G's. My build isn't anything close to original but like to know for knowing's sake.
One question though, these slots for brake cooling..
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I suppose so as they had no braking problems with the HT after this. But that is for race track use, raod use HK to HG brakes are more thanadequate.
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