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#1 Posted : Wednesday, 6 June 2012 2:17:55 AM(UTC)
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Does anyone know why GMH made this item?

http://www.ebay.com.au/i...166551f97#ht_1111wt_1189
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#2 Posted : Wednesday, 6 June 2012 2:49:00 AM(UTC)
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They were on the South African Holdens (Chevs)
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#3 Posted : Wednesday, 6 June 2012 3:02:16 AM(UTC)
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I believe the reason for them being 2-piece was so they could easily fit in the CKD packing boxes when we exported the kits to the overseas GM-H plants.

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#4 Posted : Wednesday, 6 June 2012 3:18:29 AM(UTC)
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I believe the reason for them being 2-piece was so they could easily fit in the CKD packing boxes when we exported the kits to the overseas GM-H plants.

Dr Terry


they were actually pressed different. the lip on top is 30mm & 40mm instead of 10mm. & tab on bottom is diferent & in different spot. this was to suit th contour of th modified grille. i have one here on th shelf, will get some pics

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#5 Posted : Wednesday, 6 June 2012 3:20:47 AM(UTC)
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Thank's Dr T, Les & Davo.

Were the rear ones done the same way?

So Chevrolet SS only then?

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#6 Posted : Wednesday, 6 June 2012 3:23:48 AM(UTC)
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Thank's Dr T & Les.

Were the rear ones done the same way?

So Chevrolet SS only then?

on all th south african model of that shape.constantia, kommando & el camino.

some rear ones were & some wernt
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#7 Posted : Wednesday, 6 June 2012 3:46:47 AM(UTC)
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Well there you go, I never noticed that one, must get me some new glasses, lol.
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#8 Posted : Wednesday, 6 June 2012 8:25:12 AM(UTC)
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#9 Posted : Wednesday, 6 June 2012 3:43:31 PM(UTC)
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Its not worth $ 1000, even if I have a South African model, for which I dont. He should have put it to auction, with a reserve.
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