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I have a set of Nos sills that I was going to replace the sills on my HX van with but on checking them out I found they are solid and don't need replacing. So I figured I could use them on the HX Monaro until I checked the part numbers. The sills I have are listed for ute, van, wagon and Statesman and are part No's 2809815 and 2809816. The part No's listed for 4dr sedans are 2809813 and 2809814. Does anyone know what the difference is in the sills and can I use mine on my HX Monaro as I can't see any difference by just looking at them? 
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The obvious difference would be the length wouldn't it?
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The obvious difference would be the length wouldnt it?
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I thought that as well but they seem to be the same length. The doors are also the same and basically interchangeable except for the rear door window surrounds.
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I guess if you compare them to the vehicle and they look like they'll be okay you could use them.
Who'd know ? ... oh yeah ... we all do now ... hahaha
Seriously though - where are you going to find the right ones listed in the book ?
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I guess if you compare them to the vehicle and they look like theyll be okay you could use them.
Whod know ? ... oh yeah ... we all do now ... hahaha
Seriously though - where are you going to find the right ones listed in the book ?
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Hi Absinth.
The sedan & coupe sills are 3 inches shorter than ute/van/wagon/Statesman ones.
You can see the difference if you look at a sedan & a Statesman side by side. The extra 3" in the Statesman extends past the rear door to join a wider rear w |
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Hi Dr. T, thanks for that.
I had measured the sills from the front to the rear recess and they are the same, I physically took the Nos sill down and checked it against the sedan sill and saw it straight away. The recessed rear section is longer and th
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If you look at a HQ-WB ute or van the sills dont extend back to the wheel arch. They stop and are supplemented by a bit of the quarter panel.
Having said that you already have your answer.
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If you look at a HQ-WB ute or van the sills don't extend back to the wheel arch. They stop and are supplemented by a bit of the quarter panel.
Having said that you already have your answer.
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just cut them and use them, as i always have said, and i quote, "anyone can restore a car, but it takes balls to cut one".......
who cares what the part number is in the genuine air in the tyres from 1973, or if my 81837 gts coupe has the pre delivery
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Is there a point you're trying to make or are you just babbling?
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Is there a point youre trying to make or are you just babbling?
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my point is all you guys worry about part numbers and genuine bits and pieces and letters of authenticity from GM saying "yeah, we built this this car"... my point is you guys worry about what fits what and needless and useless information that doesnt rea
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thats your philosophy not everyone agrees with you, its your car you do what you want not tell others what to do with theirs. it is a matter of fact that generally cars that are restored to original have more resale value than modified cars, and that is i
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that's your philosophy not everyone agrees with you, its your car you do what you want not tell others what to do with their's. it is a matter of fact that generally cars that are restored to original have more resale value than modified cars, and that is
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they are only worth big dollars to those that are prepared to pay that amount, and its not many, believe me. you can ask what you want for ANY vehicle, but getting it is another story, and I have been dealing with these vehicles both here and in the US fo
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no need to be worrying about part numbers on cars or if its genuine NOS
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Nothing looks better to me than a 30yr old car that looks like it come off the showroom floor. Thats my opinion anyway...
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it absolutely does, i agree, i'll sell ya my shed??? everything is for sale, apart from my wife, she is for rent....
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