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Old 27-01-2006, 08:42 PM   #91
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: Mate if you're going to post childish garbage like this then don't post it at all as it doesn't contribute anything valuable to the thread. :
i thought it was quiet a good pic, relax his opinion is just as valid as yours
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Old 27-01-2006, 08:51 PM   #92
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I have own a holden or two ,one was a 5.0L VK plus a HQ Monaro ,both were nice cars but just can't see myself in one of the newer ones but at the same time a mate just got the new Holden Vectra V6 which is a very nice car and would of looked at one if was rear wheel drive
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Old 27-01-2006, 09:05 PM   #93
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I'd take a white VY SS Ute, auto, blue leather, soft tonneau cover.
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Old 27-01-2006, 09:13 PM   #94
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i thought it was quiet a good pic, relax his opinion is just as valid as yours
Fair enough I do know he is entitled to his opinion, but what relevance does that pic have with this thread apart from stirring ИИИИ? Not to mention that it is making fun of a situation where some unfortunate person probably lost their life...
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Old 27-01-2006, 09:20 PM   #95
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Old 27-01-2006, 09:23 PM   #96
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Anyhow back on topic, my favourite Holden would have to be the WH-WL series Grange. The ultimate cruiser and sex on wheels. If only they came in manual!
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Old 27-01-2006, 09:29 PM   #97
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It might not be a Holden but I'd have a Corvete ZO6 anyday, or any late model Vete actually, I love them.
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Old 27-01-2006, 09:38 PM   #98
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Not bad - 97 posts, and only 3 or 4 mindless ones. I don't reckon the same thread for Fords would last 20 posts on a Holden site.
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Statesman devilles were sweet as but aaint a real fan of holdens
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Old 27-01-2006, 10:16 PM   #100
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id love an EH panel van.
very cool looking cars.

and i dont mind the HR's either

basically anything pre-commodore i like.
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Old 27-01-2006, 10:49 PM   #101
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HG Monaro I use to own a HG and the wife had a UC Torana , not bad cars.
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Old 27-01-2006, 11:01 PM   #102
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HQ Ute. The old man used to have one for the farm, kind of developed a soft spot for them.
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Old 27-01-2006, 11:54 PM   #103
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No no no, the SV88 was the old style carby V8 with an auto putting out a dismal 136kw which they made 150 of. There were however some Walkinshaw's that had the bodykits removed and calais lights put on them for a subtle look (this wasn't an HSV option, dealers had them done).
Mabey thats what it was.But I have an old street machine that has a road test of a car that looks like an almost stock vl calais,with the entire drivline out of a walky,and according to the artical it was (or was going to be)a limeted run hsv model,not a delete optioned walky.I'll have to try and dig it up now as you've got me curius,mabey they never got the green light?
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Old 28-01-2006, 12:00 AM   #104
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I'd have to say the EH... they've got cool rear wheel arches!
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Old 28-01-2006, 12:30 AM   #105
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If I were to buy a holden for me there would only 2 choises either the lx torana coupe or I think the vl commodor not the wilkinshaw I dont like the rear end body kit.
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Old 28-01-2006, 12:42 AM   #106
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Mabey thats what it was.But I have an old street machine that has a road test of a car that looks like an almost stock vl calais,with the entire drivline out of a walky,and according to the artical it was (or was going to be)a limeted run hsv model,not a delete optioned walky.I'll have to try and dig it up now as you've got me curius,mabey they never got the green light?

Yeah mate, That would be interesting. That has 2 of us curious now. I do know they sold those walkies mentioed earlier as "Calais Pack" Group A's.
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Old 28-01-2006, 01:06 AM   #107
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Yeah mate, That would be interesting. That has 2 of us curious now. I do know they sold those walkies mentioed earlier as "Calais Pack" Group A's.
Ok I couldn't find the one with the road test,but I did find that the march 89 sm has an interview with (then) hsv boss john crennan.It was a long time since I have read any of these old mags so mabey the mind is playing tricks.Here is the part relating to this, "The vl group a could prove to be an expensive lesson.At the time of writing some 550 cars had been sold,leaving a further 200 to be shifted at a time when there's new sheetmetel in the showrooms.To help clear backlog some of the group A's are being stripped of their wild wings and sold with a vl calais nosecone and small sv88 rear spoiler".
The way it reads hsv,not the dealers,where reponsable for removing the kits.You must admit,it would be a big job for any dealer and would almost certainly require the cars to be completey repainted.
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The way it reads hsv,not the dealers,where reponsable for removing the kits.You must admit,it would be a big job for any dealer and would almost certainly require the cars to be completey repainted.[/QUOTE]

Not really because the lower body extensions were never put on the cars at the factory anyway. These were delivered in bubble wrap for the owners, or dealers to put on themselves (for shipping purposes). This would only leave the new grille and flip light covers to be added and the rear wing and c-pillar pieces to be taken off. Remember, there were only about 14 employees back then, so the job would've been bigger for HSV. Thanks for the info anyway, what month is the issue. I'd love to find a copy.
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Not really because the lower body extensions were never put on the cars at the factory anyway. These were delivered in bubble wrap for the owners, or dealers to put on themselves (for shipping purposes). This would only leave the new grille and flip light covers to be added and the rear wing and c-pillar pieces to be taken off. Remember, there were only about 14 employees back then, so the job would've been bigger for HSV. Thanks for the info anyway, what month is the issue. I'd love to find a copy.
Ok I didn't know that they came naked,it was from the march 1989 issue of street machine (has a black xc ute with thunder road as the heading on the cover),I did say march 89 in the other post :nutsycuck .
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Ok I didn't know that they came naked,it was from the march 1989 issue of street machine (has a black xc ute with thunder road as the heading on the cover),I did say march 89 in the other post :nutsycuck .
Sorry, yes you did mention that. Its been a long night
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Old 28-01-2006, 01:31 AM   #111
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A9X or a 60s munro I suppose. At least they had a definate look to them.
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Old 28-01-2006, 01:35 AM   #112
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Yes I've been watching the debate in the f6ho thead,anyho as I said from the start,if I where to buy an aussie gm product,one of these "calais pack group a's" would do nicly.I'm not a fan of the big bodykit,I know it had a purpus at the track,but I've always thought them to be a bit over the top for a roadcar.Love the interior and motors though.
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I'm not a fan of the big bodykit,I know it had a purpus at the track,but I've always thought them to be a bit over the top for a roadcar.Love the interior and motors though.
LOL Yeah, they are a bit out there aren't they. I never liked them at all years ago. I have this one because its HSV's first ever production vehicle. They kind of grow on you after a while.
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Old 28-01-2006, 02:00 AM   #114
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probly VX clubsport R8, or VZ monaro.
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Old 28-01-2006, 10:51 AM   #115
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Hmm... Any of the following would do nicely.

VL Calais Turbo
VX SS
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VTII GTS 300

I wonder how long a "What is your favourite Ford?" thread would last on any of the local Commodore/Holden forums...
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Ash, that reminds me, there was a limited edition Senator 300, I forget if it was a VX or what. That would be a neat package.
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Old 28-01-2006, 11:25 AM   #117
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Here i sit, a die hard Holden fan, pre '78 that is. Commodores are crap, i dislike them, across all models. I own an old HT belmont ute, Fj utes and sedans i love but my fav. the HT-G-K Monaro's.
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Old 28-01-2006, 11:28 AM   #118
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Isn't this a FORD forum?
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yes and some of us have two eyes.....

I like the old monaros, the first ones...They were a bit wrong later on IMO.
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I like the FB-EKs EHs and HRs, Heres a pic of my fb wagon which was taken at the colac custom car show last week.

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