Show us your coupe - Page 13

Donny · 02-09-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV GT40

Here is what mine looks like at the moment...

Now this is my fav pic out of these. Shame its a touch outta focus. Well done Michael. Car will look a tun better with the XB front refitted.

MEANXBCOUPE · 02-09-2008, 06:44 PM

Colin,
My XBGT weighed in at 1550 kg, manual, aircon, no me in it.

fatasslandau · 02-09-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MEANXBCOUPE

Colin,
My XBGT weighed in at 1550 kg, manual, aircon, no me in it.

so does that put it the same as mine with you in it.......

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MEANXBCOUPE · 02-09-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fatasslandau

so does that put it the same as mine with you in it.......

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: nasty.

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Auslandau · 02-09-2008, 08:09 PM

Couldnt you hold the camera straight????? TO be politically correct and under the T&C's ...... that pic was done on a dyno ..... wasn it.

Is it an XA though?

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Donny · 02-09-2008, 09:35 PM

Was probly done on a race track i would say.

FPV GT40 · 02-09-2008, 11:07 PM

It is a 74 Build XB, had XA tail lights when I first bought it, I was silly enough to fit the XC front sheet metal as I got it rust free and in good condition, doing the right thing now and putting everything back to XB, have mint XB GT bonnet, grill, even XB GT exhaust panel all purchased at great expense over the last 18 months.

The car will get a full back to bare metal re spray....

PS the photo was not taken on a dyno, it was taken while I was driving and taking the photo, as a testament how steady the car is at that speed, the red light below the tacho is the shift light saying next gear thanks....Autometer RPM controller with LED light installed into the calibrated factory tacho....something to keep in mind for these old beasts about $200 from memory to buy and works like a beauty and fully adjustable.....( PS the photo was taken under controlled conditions....and lawfully

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Here are few more random coupe photos of my car:

Fitted the Honey Comb panel over a couple of cold ones to steady bthe nerves while drilling into my Coupe, the tow bar is now gone so are the XC tail light lenses, replaced with XB ones. Also note the GT exhaust panel..

Some work in progress photos...

Thats about it for now>>>>>>>

gcg2503 · 05-09-2008, 04:10 PM

WildPlumXA she is gorgeous!
Another coupe in the STates.......
Only thing - that V8 badge underneath the fairmont badge on the rear should not be there

But glorious nonetheless

UU TS50 · 05-09-2008, 10:56 PM

love the number plates

WildPlumXA · 06-09-2008, 05:18 AM

Thanks,

The v8 badge has been there for many years, I have seen a couple of coupes with them over the years so maybe it was something from the dealer or just an idea everyone had. Either way it's like the chrome cowl panel, part of the cars uniqueness & that whole 70s thing :

cheers
Lawrence

PS I know it's a Holden/Pontiac but thought it was funny to drive all the way out to Mt St Helens & the only other car parked there was a bloody Monaro

gcg2503 · 06-09-2008, 05:49 AM

You must get a lot of strange looks and heaps of conversation when you take her out no doubt!

XA - favourite model

Wild Plum - favoruite colour......sigh

WildPlumXA · 06-09-2008, 09:23 AM

Yea, my RHD Canadian Torino (LOL) gets heaps of looks. Unlike Australia where we are used to foreign cars the Americans see something odd it must be Canadian or Mexican & RHD is not something they are used to seeing so driving around with one of the kids in the front seat can really cause traffic & the cops to double & tripple take even :

cob115 · 09-09-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by WildPlumXA

Yea, my RHD Canadian Torino (LOL) gets heaps of looks. Unlike Australia where we are used to foreign cars the Americans see something odd it must be Canadian or Mexican & RHD is not something they are used to seeing so driving around with one of the kids in the front seat can really cause traffic & the cops to double & tripple take even :

bewtyfull mate ,great to see a fellow coupe owner keeping his passion alive ,you auto sounds the ducks guts ! over drive what rpm does it sit on at 100kpm?cheers pat (love the mad max interceptor )

WildPlumXA · 09-09-2008, 02:48 PM

Hey Pat,

Thanks mate, glad to see Max back in Oz
with the 3.89 rear gear with 295x50x15s I can turn 100mph@3,200rpm (see pic below), easy rule is what ever your current auto does just drop 1,000rpm off in top (4th) with the AOD & make sure not to use the AODe they aren't as strong & cost more to build. A mate of mine in the US put one in his Landau & says its the greatest thing hes ever done.

The whole deal is pretty straight froward
Lockar TV cable #LOK-KD2AODHT or #LOK-KDP-2AODHT (polished finish)
AOD convertor & box
FMX or AOD flex plate
FMX tail shaft
c4 shifter rod
short c4 or AOD input shaft
FMX gbox mount & slot the cross member mount holes apprx 3/8" to the rear

cheers
Lawrence :

PS heres a couple shots of a mate Max car for ya that I took when we did a road trip to California with him

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Originally Posted by cob115

bewtyfull mate ,great to see a fellow coupe owner keeping his passion alive ,you auto sounds the ducks guts ! over drive what rpm does it sit on at 100kpm?cheers pat (love the mad max interceptor )

drcoupe · 09-09-2008, 12:48 AM

My XB as I first got it.

drcoupe · 09-09-2008, 12:50 AM

Thought it needed a bit more rubber.

drcoupe · 09-09-2008, 12:53 AM

Looks a bit better but needs lowering.

gcg2503 · 09-09-2008, 09:23 AM

Mint condition great find!

Is that Apollo Blue?

Paull · 29-09-2008, 08:31 AM

Are all of those coupes yours Pat :o)

cob115 · 29-09-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Paull

Are all of those coupes yours Pat :o)

he he no just the one in the front,cheers pat

whingey · 05-10-2008, 03:04 PM

Here are mine...

trburnard · 02-10-2008, 04:13 PM

Hi Guys,

I bought this a little over a couple of years ago and have really done nothing to it at this stage. My ZG is currently being worked on and so the coupe has to wait. Anyway, I've thrown this in the coupe section and when I start the rebuild (probably next year) at least I'll have a few before photos.

Cheers

Trent

my favourite view

mickvxbs · 02-10-2008, 05:29 PM

What exactly do you need to do to it, cause its looking pretty darn good in those photo's.

Geez Louise · 02-10-2008, 07:22 PM

Damn Trent..you trying to make us look bad?? I will be starting a console rebuild this weekend...but you are putting me to shame with those pics!

trburnard · 02-10-2008, 08:13 PM

Hey Fellas,

Its ok from a distance but needs real work. Just starting to get rust come through now. The dash doesnt work and the engine bay needs a full tidy up. I figure If I'm going to do this, I should really do it probably. Don't tell anyone but the colour on this coupe is a Hyundai Maroon! It was put on the car by the previous owner. I hope to do something a little more classy. But I do appreciate your comments. ZG first, that will give me some wheels and then I can play with the toy

Geez Louise · 02-10-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by trburnard

Hey Fellas,
Don't tell anyone but the colour on this coupe is a Hyundai Maroon! It was put on the car by the previous owner.

Well then...that's ok....

Hey...Any coupe being restored is better than no coupe at all!

Bearman · 05-10-2008, 07:53 PM

A great pair, all you need now is a "B" to complete the set!!

whingey · 05-10-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearman

A great pair, all you need now is a "B" to complete the set!!

The correct grill has now been fitted and it goes in on Tue to get the AC regassed (just in time for Summer).

**gregaust** · 05-10-2008, 08:15 PM

Very nice Whingey

bbcoupe · 06-10-2008, 01:34 PM

This is one of my favorite pix of my car. Cruisin with great mates and having a cold one at a great little pub in the middle of nowhere. All Big Block coupes.