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  1. 16-08-2015, 08:03 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by wbute View Post
    Wasn't HQ available as a Kingswood like HJ? I just checked the id guide and it does say they were available as a Kingswood. I can't see any tag pictures so unless I am missing something I don't know if it's a Kingswood or not?
    Looks good though in the pictures.
    You are right but externally its got Belmont badges and none of the chrome on the turrent, other than the rear window rubber, so I assumed it wasn't a Kingy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Valencia View Post
    Oh hang on it hasnt got the original air in the tyres either
    and i thought us Torana boys were anal OMG
    Sure, but if we all said just "Nice car", which it is... we would have nothing to discuss. It is also for people who want to use the car as a reference point.

    What an amazing job on detail under the bonnet to be all HQ. Not even power steering again I put that with no carpet. It would give you that uniquely HQ feeling trying to turn into a carpark at low speeds. Great arm workout.

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  2. 17-08-2015, 01:47 AM #12
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    That's a great looking ute regardless of pedigree. I can't fault the chrome bead in the window rubber, I would have done that too when replacing the rear window. And the black interior is what it should have had anyway, it looks right.

    Anyone found out the price or made an offer and been laughed at yet?
    Vans.... This is the 2nd time round the block, 40 years later! talk about turning back the clock!
  3. 17-08-2015, 06:14 AM #13
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    I am sure I have seen the chrome insert in the rubber listed as being added to Sandman. Not sure if it was HQ or later though.
  4. 17-08-2015, 03:56 PM #14
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    I'm not normally into the HQ's, but like everyone else, I must say it's a nice beast.
    Someone's spent a lot of time on it!!
    I wouldn't say "no" to it being in my shed
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  5. 17-08-2015, 09:14 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by seavan View Post
    That is a corker! I wonder what "best offer" would be on that!? Kyuss, check out the horn cap badge?
    Yes it's got that subtle difference to the repro badge...
  6. 17-08-2015, 11:09 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kyuss View Post
    Yes it's got that subtle difference to the repro badge...
    comparebadges.jpg

    Must be one of the rarest parts.

    Top is the azure ute
    Middle one off my van
    Bottom is the rares reproduction.


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  7. 17-08-2015, 11:36 PM #17
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    cool looking q ,noticed the speedo is 200km though, both mine are 220
  8. 18-08-2015, 12:34 AM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by mauser View Post
    comparebadges.jpg

    Must be one of the rarest parts.

    Top is the azure ute
    Middle one off my van
    Bottom is the rares reproduction.


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    You mean the "Stickthis" repro sold at Rares or Kingswood Country.

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Suits-Hol...-/271935016280
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-Ba...-/351041261457
    Last edited by Innuendo; 18-08-2015 at 12:37 AM.
  9. 18-08-2015, 08:11 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by Innuendo View Post
    You mean the "Stickthis" repro sold at Rares or Kingswood Country.

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Suits-Hol...-/271935016280
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-Ba...-/351041261457
    I just took the picture off the Rares web site to match the difference that Kyuss was mentioning.


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  10. 18-08-2015, 10:26 AM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by mauser View Post
    comparebadges.jpg

    Must be one of the rarest parts.

    Top is the azure ute
    Middle one off my van
    Bottom is the rares reproduction.


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    Amazing what passes for 'reproduction' nowadays
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