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I'm doing a resto on a HJ GTS/4 and I'd like to know what wheels were an option when new. I know the GTS wheels were standard but I've seen plenty of pics with the silver honeycombs fitted. Were they an option on the HJ?
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yes, I believe they were optional, though trying to find trim rings and centre caps can be difficult. There are some places here and in the US which sell repro items (not sure who, google 'em!). There's a 1975(?) car mag article (I think it was Mode
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yes, I believe they were optional, though trying to find trim rings and centre caps can be difficult. There are some places here and in the US which sell repro items (not sure who, google em!). Theres a 1975(?) car mag article (I think it was Modern
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I managed to find some honeycombs for my HJ GTS/4 (see members rides), painted gold as per HX LE. Picked them up for $100 for set of 5 (including centre caps). Will repaint silver at some point. Havent bothered with the trim rings as yet. They front |
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I managed to find some honeycombs for my HJ GTS/4 (see members rides), painted gold as per HX LE. Picked them up for $100 for set of 5 (including centre caps). Will repaint silver at some point. Haven't bothered with the trim rings as yet. They front |
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In NZ , HJ monaro was first Monaro to be made in NZ, our ones were all 308 ,auto , p/s , front & rear spoilers , and standard honey combs, This followed on for HX & HZ.Mark |
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Ive found in the past that the finish on the HJ-HZ GTS honeycombs is different to the LE rims. The LE rims seem to have a thick paint or finish on them whereas the silver appears to be much thinner and not glossy. Not sure if this was as they were or how |
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I've found in the past that the finish on the HJ-HZ GTS honeycombs is different to the LE rims. The LE rims seem to have a thick paint or finish on them whereas the silver appears to be much thinner and not glossy. Not sure if this was as they were or how |
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12 months ago I purchased a HJ GTS 4 from the original owner. He purchased the car as a demo from City Motors in Perth. As a demo car it was optioned for marketing reasons. This car is as original as I could imagine and still has the original set of honey
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In top-tests number 7 (1975?) there is a roadtest of a HJ GTS sedan. its mandarin red, front and rear spoilers, vinyl top, 308, sunroof, ps, etc - fully loaded. it has the honeycomb rims in silver and NO trim-rings.
the car looks awesome btw. dunno why, |
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