kyteler Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 viewtopic.php?f=17&t=34313 Fuck yeah, that's a sweet ride man. Looking forward to see more of it and how it develops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Belfast, just round the corner. Cool car, lookforward to following your progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsspeed Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Hell yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepers Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 my mate Peter the panel beater made a rear quarter for one of those just recently. made the whole thing from one sheet of steel from a cardboard template. the car wasn't in his workshop, he went to trial fit it, spend a day getting it right at his shop then went and welded it to the car. i don't think it was cheap though. and hes in auckland. cool story bro, anywho. nice car, got anymore pics??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damz721 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 oooh now thats a sick car. cant wait for more updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Love it! Always wanted one and should've got one when prices were resonable in the 90s. What are your plans? Wheels, engine etc? From memory there were chunks of polystyrene stuck in the rear quarters for sound deadening and that trapped moisture which lead to rust. I would save and get quality repairs as that's a high value car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danger Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Nice. I want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 HK Monaro is definitely the best shape 2 door Holden made.. much nicer than the HQ Monaro... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozin Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I agree with KK entirely... my old man had an HK Monaro, 186 and all. Then I was born and he sold it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoroche Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Well this forum is working its magic already as I have got a panel beater coming over tomorrow to have a look at it thanks to a member on here that pm'd me his number. Cheers for that Corey. I can't wait to get the body sorted out so I can start with the mechanical bits. I have a few engines that I can use for the old girl, Option 1/ the factory 186s with triple HSR42 Mikini Carbs. 2/ a 327 chevy factory set up. 3/ a 327 chevy with alloy heads and a roller cam package. 4/ a 327 with twin tunnel rams, (you can see half of them in the pic on the back shelf) 5/ a 304 EFI holden motor Will be interested in your thoughts fella's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Oooh tricky. I'd be tempted to either go with the 186 or if you're choosing another motor then it would be a shame to not go a balls to the wall 327. (so long as you don't have to cut a hole in the bonnet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoroche Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Yes it sure is a bit tricky to decide on which motor to use. I do have a spare bonnet that has a hole cut in it that came with the tunnel rams. I will definitely get it back on the road with the 186 in it for a start as the motor is a sweet we runner. It's not the original one though bugger it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 option 3 gets my vote. Is it de-registered or on hold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonearona Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 nice one bro my old man has one the same 68 ? his is eltric blue with a 327 small block with a supra box behind it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoroche Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Rego is on hold luckily. If I put the 327 in it I will have to get a new number plate. Oh well GTS186 will look good hanging up on the garage wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drtydog Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 sorry if this seems like a random question but do you work for avon city ford? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Say NO to tunnel rams! But a hot 327 with alloy heads and lower the car suitably but with stock paint and standard wheels (widened though of course) As you are missing the original motor the "authenticity" of the car is somewhat negligible anyway. Also keep a 186 engine on an engine stand that looks original. You can always tickle that up to XU1 triple carb spec and if you ever sell it you can include it with the car. Plus nothing like a tough 60's performance motor on an engine stand in the shed to give you a boner.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yetchh Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I was thinking this path for my falcon wagon.. nothings tougher than tunnel rams bro, except maybe a blower but theyre a bit OTT, even better you dont have to massacre another bonnet.. put a nice big cam in it, twin BG Demons mmmmmm.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durty Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Should keep those sweet exhausts on the 327 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Grumble Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Thats what I came in here to say. Slap 327 in, leave pipes as they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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