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Dr Terry		#1 Posted : Saturday, 1 December 2007 12:41:41 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 6,116 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 219 time(s) in 199 post(s)		Hi Guys. It's the first model Holden's birthday today. The 48-215 (FX) was released 59 years ago today on 29/11/48. Dr Terry.
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Duzty		#2 Posted : Saturday, 1 December 2007 12:52:24 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 29/06/2005(UTC) Posts: 706		i might do a burnout in the HQ tonight for celebration! Rare Spares Perth (REX SPARES) Representative. If you have an enquiry, feel free to message me. To shop onli
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witcheshollow racing team		#3 Posted : Saturday, 1 December 2007 1:57:32 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 417		But do you classify the 48-215 as Holdens first or the FJ as Holdens First? Even though the 48-215 came out of Holdens factory the yanks had a lot to do with it. But none the less it a good enough excuse for me to have a couple of Bundy's to night :-)
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witcheshollow racing team		#4 Posted : Saturday, 1 December 2007 1:57:32 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 417		But do you classify the 48-215 as Holdens first or the FJ as Holdens First? Even though the 48-215 came out of Holdens factory the yanks had a lot to do with it. But none the less it a good enough excuse for me to have a couple of Bundys to night :-) W
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Guest		#5 Posted : Tuesday, 4 December 2007 9:29:50 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Hi Dr Terry,you sound like you know whats what! can you tell me whats envolved in changing my HG discs to HQ(New rotors and calipers),mainly so i can fit some decent 15" rims,also whats envolved in a disc conversion to the 10 bolt rear?? Or can i just cha

Guest		#6 Posted : Wednesday, 5 December 2007 4:31:17 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		I think you will find the FJ was also US influence, infact most Hldens were. I know the HD was designed in the US as I was talking to a fellow about the front scoops on the fenders and got the complete run down about how they were on and off over a couple

Dr Terry		#7 Posted : Wednesday, 5 December 2007 6:11:35 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 6,116 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 219 time(s) in 199 post(s)		Hi Guys. Yes, Warren is correct, virtually all the early Holdens were either US designed or they had a serious influence on the outcome. Im not sure, but I think one of the early styling bosses, Alf Payze was an Aussie. But even when they designed
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Dr Terry		#8 Posted : Wednesday, 5 December 2007 6:11:35 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 6,116 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 219 time(s) in 199 post(s)		Hi Guys. Yes, Warren is correct, virtually all the early Holdens were either US designed or they had a serious influence on the outcome. I'm not sure, but I think one of the early styling bosses, Alf Payze was an Aussie. But even when they designed
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Jim5.0		#9 Posted : Wednesday, 5 December 2007 11:35:29 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 2,898 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		I once read that the HD was the first Holden styled completely outside of Australia. Holden actually designed a replacement for the EH called the EF & it was a real ugly thing. The design was put in front of the Seppos and they hated it and presented
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Jim5.0		#10 Posted : Wednesday, 5 December 2007 11:35:29 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 2,898 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		I once read that the HD was the first Holden styled completely outside of Australia. Holden actually designed a replacement for the EH called the EF & it was a real ugly thing. The design was put in front of the Seppo's and they hated it and presented
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HQ SAND MAN		#11 Posted : Thursday, 6 December 2007 6:43:37 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 24/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 389		Bugger it im gonna try n light up the 03 6cyl camry just to remind my self why i have some aussie muscle in the shed ... LOL
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Gary Thorpe		#12 Posted : Thursday, 6 December 2007 10:13:37 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/12/2005(UTC) Posts: 252		60 years next year eh ? I wonder if the General will celebrate like they did 9 years ago ? Gary T
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