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Guest		#1 Posted : Friday, 12 August 2005 5:17:03 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		The following pictures (once posted up) are of my UC as it is now. Currently the motor is being performance rebuilt and the car is being re-sprayed! Tell me what you rekon! Here you go... Pre Respray 1 Pre Respray 2 Respray 1 Respray 2 Motor Bare Block Motor Stripping Keith Don't bag the UC, it might just be the car that kicks ur ass!!

Guest		#2 Posted : Saturday, 13 August 2005 5:45:49 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Ill get some pics up of the chrome parts and more than likely the whole motor - painted and ready to fit in three weeks time! The paint will well and truly finished by then - so look out in the show and shine section fellas!! SPECS: 179HP Block and C

Guest		#3 Posted : Sunday, 14 August 2005 4:44:27 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Trouble i have experienced in the motor build up so far, if i havent experienced it yet - i will: 1. The right tool for the job is always helpful - using an extension on a ratchet is much easier than trying to bugger around all day/night making a "subs

Guest		#4 Posted : Sunday, 21 August 2005 7:03:58 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Hello Noddy, Its nothing special as its only a Torana, but hey as long as it makes you happy thats all that matters. Cheerio Big Ears.

Guest		#5 Posted : Sunday, 21 August 2005 3:50:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Noddy eh'! Who put the sock up your arse? I didnt say it was the best car in the world, nor the fastest... Im an enthusiast and if ya want to have a go at me - go for it mate! Im not trying to big note myself, so take your pink underwear-wearin' arse

Guest		#6 Posted : Wednesday, 24 August 2005 4:45:13 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Love how brave people are when they dont need to sign in and be accountable. The blue on the doors looks like a really good colour, I think she'll come up trumps!!!

Guest		#7 Posted : Wednesday, 24 August 2005 6:33:41 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Yeah - i agree! Im away from home for two weeks out of three, so my neighbour took the photo's of her in the paint shop, i have seen the doors only in the flesh - its finished now (6week respray!) and i wont be able to see her til friday yet! I cant wai

Guest		#8 Posted : Thursday, 25 August 2005 4:58:04 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Hi Keith, What is the blue that you are painting her? Cheers...Dave

Guest		#9 Posted : Thursday, 25 August 2005 4:31:23 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Its called PPG Galaxy Blue! Dare i say it - its a Toyota colour! Look at the new RAV4's and Corolla's, slightly lighter than the blue they come out with! Don't bag the UC, it might just be the car that kicks ur ass!!

Guest		#10 Posted : Friday, 26 August 2005 10:29:59 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		well it looks nice zac

Guest		#11 Posted : Monday, 29 August 2005 4:03:59 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		the colour is awesome should look cool dont worry about those ****ers who bag uc toranas they are dickheads i think uc's are great cars

Guest		#12 Posted : Tuesday, 30 August 2005 11:43:59 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		calm down guys he just gave his opinion, any turbo jap car will blow that slow low reving slug on the corners old crap box any day! is a nice colour though

wayne		#13 Posted : Wednesday, 31 August 2005 5:13:30 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 6/08/2005(UTC) Posts: 86		I drive ford but some of the best times of my life were working on holdens your doing the torrie proud just remember its not how fast it is but how you cruize that counts
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Guest		#14 Posted : Friday, 2 September 2005 4:49:27 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Its not speed i am after!! I want a car that does exactly what your saying - cruises!! Its simply a bonus to have a motor that can give mild thrills when asked and sounds good at the same time! The biggest thrill that i have experienced so far (and t

HZ-GED		#15 Posted : Sunday, 4 September 2005 3:30:55 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 16/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 76		Hi Keith; Looks like your doing it properly. The colour should set it off. Don't get too sensitive with tossers having a go. It just justifies them writing what they do. If they are serious about having a dig they should make themselves known. Keep up
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Guest		#16 Posted : Monday, 5 September 2005 4:40:25 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Well thats it! I've been taking it slow - doing everything by the book (literally, i have an inch-&-a-half thick workshop manual on holden 6's that im following for all my torque settings and what not! Slowly, surely, but successfully! Keith Don

Guest		#17 Posted : Monday, 5 September 2005 8:49:24 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		hey KeithHP-UC this maybe a personal question but how much have you spent on your car and what type of gear box do you have. thanx

Guest		#18 Posted : Tuesday, 6 September 2005 4:41:27 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		How much have i spent on my car - all up, or simply on motor and ancillaries?? I dont mind answering either! In total (i have receipts for everything) i have spent just over $15 100 with a further $5000 planned! The list is quite extensive though

Guest		#19 Posted : Tuesday, 6 September 2005 8:39:50 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Damn u really devoted to this car aint ya, 20 000.... **** if i had that much i wouldnt be sinking it all into an old car, not bagging you or anything, nice to know some people are devoted to restoring old cars, some are reall good

Guest		#20 Posted : Tuesday, 6 September 2005 10:31:01 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		But what the final product is, is a 1980 model holden, with everything brand new (including fully rebuilt performance motor). Think how much you would pay for a car these days with all the "go fast" bits and new carpets, tinted windows, sports wheel, mag

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