63Ragtop Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 and the gold is super duper sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I think its probably going to look better in the original colour, its not quite a hideous as it looks in the pic, a bit more yellow. And since this thing is an ex police car, the colour it came in would make it worth more right? Imagine it, 253, three on the tree, and all original. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 It's just a Belmont mate, unless he puts some door lamps on it and Kingswood badges it won't be worth a tin of shit mayte. Aussie mayte. 308 Trimatic Premier. There's your money maker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsspeed Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 454 T400 Premier. There's your money maker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 That's more a glamour boy car mayte. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Ls1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 http://www.chevrolet.com/performance/crate-engines/big-block-zz-572-720-r.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Star Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostchips Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 253, three on tree and all original looking (people will think it was an ex police car) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickrock Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I think its probably going to look better in the original colour, its not quite a hideous as it looks in the pic, a bit more yellow. And since this thing is an ex police car, the colour it came in would make it worth more right? Imagine it, 253, three on the tree, and all original. So it was originally black and white 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 No apparently it was never painted, so detective or undercover, or something like that I guess, I have no idea what NZ had in the 70's In the UK it could have been detective, undercover, or diplomatic protection or RPS.(although they are usually modified in some way!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwibirdman Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 That factory burnt orange is perfect for a daily driver, it doesnt show the dirt. The Kingswood I had years ago was that colour and I only knew how dirty it was when it got a wash. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Oh yeah, the front view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Looked at the gold paint, wondered if that was the colour you were going to paint it and thought that it looks better as is. Then I read that it was going mustard, which I reckon is my favourite HQ colour. I fell in love with this beauty at beach hop a couple of years back, which in my eyes is perfect: Yours will look even better with a four character number plate though! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 It's just a Belmont mate, unless he puts some door lamps on it and Kingswood badges it won't be worth a tin of shit mayte. Aussie mayte. 308 Trimatic Premier. There's your money maker. Looks like the tin of shit just went up in value: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/holden/auction-895029962.htm He wants $14-15K and trust me he'll get it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 454 T400 Premier. There's your money maker. If it ever gets done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 So it was originally black and white Not quite. The Ministry of Transport (MoT) patrol and pursuit cars were painted black and white. This car was ordered by the New Zealand Police and was used as a Sargeant's car while in service. It remained the factory colour and was 253 V8 and three speed manual. It was pretty much an NZ Police company car, rather than being used on the beat but would have undoubtedly seen some action when backing up fellow cops and during raids etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.e.d. Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Finally!! some progress.. So what did the paint job set you back? I'm still contemplating painting mine myself or getting someone to do it & the best cost I got so far is $3-3500 and that's with me supplying the paint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Finally!! some progress.. So what did the paint job set you back? I'm still contemplating painting mine myself or getting someone to do it & the best cost I got so far is $3-3500 and that's with me supplying the paint. $1000 all up and it will go in for touch ups after re-assembly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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