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Be-Hating
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Post #1 post 10th December 2011 - 03:53 PM
So this thread will be my build/ what ever I do to it thread for my hq sedan I picked up today which will be finished now that I have funds.

It's an all original ( besides drivers seat ) matching numbers hq sedan, 202 on the tree, and Drum brakes all round.
Still the original paint and interior, Original motor and best yet It has only a tiny bit of rust which is located where they usually go, on the corners of the back window.

First thing to do is find out what it needs for RWC and then fix/ buy what it needs. Then rust repair/ respray in the same colour followed by some lowered springs/ shocks etc.

Some pics:







Tips, thoughts comments are welcome.

This post has been edited by Be-Hating: Dec 10 2011, 03:54 PM

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74QEE
Post #2

Good to see another one!!!

Front seat is prem, and also doortrims are Belmont.

But you have a great starting car!! What are the plans??

gutless
Post #3

awwwwwllrite cool.gif

Nice one, good luck!

Pssst:Prem front! lol wink.gif

Be-Hating
Post #4

QUOTE (74QEE @ Dec 10 2011, 03:56 PM) *
Good to see another one!!!

Front seat is prem, and also doortrims are Belmont.

But you have a great starting car!! What are the plans??

Yes.

Planning just to get it on the road as soon as possible then after that do the rust repair, a respray, lower it and just make it a nice daily/ cruiser.

nightcrawler
Post #5

Nice pick up Hating , looking forward to the up dates . Hotwire mags FTW IMO lol , and keep the single headlight front , just black out the grill and headlight surrounds

75 KINGSWOOD
Post #6

QUOTE (gutless @ Dec 10 2011, 05:00 PM) *
awwwwwllrite cool.gif

Nice one, good luck!

Pssst:Prem front! lol wink.gif

are you retarted????? HQ prem font looks like ass

gutless
Post #7

Shits gettin opinionated up in hurrrr laugh.gif

75 KINGSWOOD
Post #8

Good score joel, just hope you get this one finished this time thumbsup.gif

Be-Hating
Post #9

QUOTE (75 KINGSWOOD @ Dec 10 2011, 04:09 PM) *
are you retarted????? HQ prem font looks like ass


Fuck no it isn't, I bet you'd say the hq statesman front looks like ass too, huh. tongue.gif

75 KINGSWOOD
Post #10

QUOTE (Be-Hating @ Dec 10 2011, 05:15 PM) *
Fuck no it isn't, I bet you'd say the hq statesman front looks like ass too, huh. tongue.gif

oh the the statesman front is worse than the prem front

Be-Hating
Post #11

QUOTE (75 KINGSWOOD @ Dec 10 2011, 04:16 PM) *
oh the the statesman front is worse than the prem front


Oh you Tasmanians are funny types! ph34r.gif

And this one will get finished now that I have a job!

74QEE
Post #12

Any Hq front>Hj,Hx,Hz,Wb fronts

Joyrid3r
Post #13

Sweet! Great find!

also....for argument's sake, prem or stato front is awesome.

gutless
Post #14

With a bit of TLC, a prem front and possibly some rims.

YOUR car could look like this!

74QEE
Post #15

All Hq fronts look nice, but seriously keep the single light front, so clean and uncluttered!

Your car though so do what you want, that was just my input smile.gif

Be-Hating
Post #16

QUOTE (gutless @ Dec 10 2011, 04:39 PM) *
With a bit of TLC, a prem front and possibly some rims.

YOUR car could look like this!


OMG!!!! THAT LOOKS SO AWE---Shit.

Especially with those rims. Jizzable though. If I bought just any old hq sedan I'd put a prem front on it but this is different.

Be-Hating
Post #17

QUOTE (74QEE @ Dec 10 2011, 04:44 PM) *
All Hq fronts look nice, but seriously keep the single light front, so clean and uncluttered!

Your car though so do what you want, that was just my input smile.gif


It will defiantly be staying single headight.

As I said in chat. I want it as original as possible. Which means buying the original radio, matching door trims and seat etc.

gutless
Post #18

QUOTE (Be-Hating @ Dec 10 2011, 04:45 PM) *
OMG!!!! THAT LOOKS SO AWE---Shit.

Especially with those rims. Jizzable though. If I bought just any old hq sedan I'd put a prem front on it but this is different.

Understandable smile.gif

Good luck with it however it goes!

toxic513
Post #19

Looks like a pretty good starting point. It will be interesting to watch this build.

Monaro454
Post #20

Hi there. I may have some parts for you depending on what you want. I don't have all that much lest after buying the Camaro.

I don't know what that bloke is smokin, but prem fronts belong on premiers..... if my car wasn't all original I would shove a single light front on it.

anyways this is what I would do:

stocko rims or some 15 inch chev rallye wheels, give the motor a good service, buy a booster, master cylinder and proportioning valve and some front discs!!!! this is a must on this car.

venetian in the back, and some whitewalls.

clean up the rusty areas and do some spot touch ups and then just drive it!!!! wish I had done that to mine, even at my ripe old age we are still learning.

if you need any bits, I am northside brissie.... let me know and I can see if I can help. I have a few aquaintances with these things too.

Be-Hating
Post #21

QUOTE (Monaro454 @ Dec 10 2011, 06:28 PM) *
Hi there. I may have some parts for you depending on what you want. I don't have all that much lest after buying the Camaro.

I don't know what that bloke is smokin, but prem fronts belong on premiers..... if my car wasn't all original I would shove a single light front on it.

anyways this is what I would do:

stocko rims or some 15 inch chev rallye wheels, give the motor a good service, buy a booster, master cylinder and proportioning valve and some front discs!!!! this is a must on this car.

venetian in the back, and some whitewalls.

clean up the rusty areas and do some spot touch ups and then just drive it!!!! wish I had done that to mine, even at my ripe old age we are still learning.

if you need any bits, I am northside brissie.... let me know and I can see if I can help. I have a few aquaintances with these things too.


That's basically what I will be doing, Do you know of anyone who has a front brake setup including booster and all the rest?

74QEE
Post #22

Fuck we should start a club.

Be-Hating
Post #23

QUOTE (74QEE @ Dec 10 2011, 06:49 PM) *
Fuck we should start a club.

Southeast QLD dungas.

Was talking to the fellow I bought the car off and he was telling me I can buy his 14x8 alloy centrelines apparently with 235/265 for $200!

Bargain moite!

lil_bobby_260
Post #24

QUOTE (Be-Hating @ Dec 10 2011, 04:15 PM) *
Fuck no it isn't, I bet you'd say the hq statesman front looks like ass too, huh. tongue.gif

Dude the HQ stato front was horrible... Was trying to look like an oldsmobile (which is a poor aspiration to start with) and is just hideous.
Keep standard HQ, or go premier i think too.
My favourite is the HJ stato or caprice i think. Looks mint.

Be-Hating
Post #25

QUOTE (lil_bobby_260 @ Dec 10 2011, 07:26 PM) *
Dude the HQ stato front was horrible... Was trying to look like an oldsmobile (which is a poor aspiration to start with) and is just hideous.
Keep standard HQ, or go premier i think too.
My favourite is the HJ stato or caprice i think. Looks mint.


I love the stato front end, But I think that's because I've been looking at one everyday for the past 6 years and it's brainwashed me. mamoru.gif

gutless
Post #26

QUOTE (74QEE @ Dec 10 2011, 06:49 PM) *
Fuck we should start a club.

The SE QLD Pre-85 club (exludes Prems,Statos,Monaros and anything that isn't a Kingswood)

provoke.gif tongue.gif

lil_bobby_260
Post #27

QUOTE (Be-Hating @ Dec 10 2011, 07:29 PM) *
I love the stato front end, But I think that's because I've been looking at one everyday for the past 6 years and it's brainwashed me. mamoru.gif

Yeah i heere married men have the same problem.




oh wait... the opposite problem

Be-Hating
Post #28

QUOTE (gutless @ Dec 10 2011, 07:38 PM) *
The SE QLD Pre-85 club (exludes Prems,Statos,Monaros and anything that isn't a Kingswood)

provoke.gif tongue.gif


FU and your skyline. squint.gif

QUOTE (lil_bobby_260 @ Dec 10 2011, 07:51 PM) *
Yeah i heere married men have the same problem.




oh wait... the opposite problem


Hahaha!

OT: Done a quick photo edit and Hopefully when I'm done it will look like this, and maybe with a visor:

74QEE
Post #29

LOOKS LIKE MINEEEEEE


 
lil_bobby_260
Post #30

QUOTE (74QEE @ Dec 10 2011, 08:51 PM) *
LOOKS LIKE MINEEEEEE

Actually jay i would love to get photos with yours when the XB is done...
Similar styles -

Tho the new paint will be more copper and less brown... but keeping white roof, stockos and such. Will have venetians.
Would be great to get all the pre 85 cars that look original together for a shoot. All wear 70s gear and shit... edit the photos to look aged etc.

Be-Hating
Post #31

QUOTE (74QEE @ Dec 10 2011, 08:51 PM) *
LOOKS LIKE MINEEEEEE


Kind of does. Mint Q you have though.

The chrome strip along the bottom looks good, seen it on a few stato's and doesn't really suit them.

I'll be sticking with my chrome strips surrounding the arches and what not.

74QEE
Post #32

QUOTE (lil_bobby_260 @ Dec 10 2011, 09:10 PM) *
Actually jay i would love to get photos with yours when the XB is done...
Similar styles -

Tho the new paint will be more copper and less brown... but keeping white roof, stockos and such. Will have venetians.
Would be great to get all the pre 85 cars that look original together for a shoot. All wear 70s gear and shit... edit the photos to look aged etc.


Yeah that would be an awesome idea! thats a pretty good looking Xb as it sists, im a sucker for anything that is original, theres somethng about a two tone paint job, stockos and whitewalls and a set of venetians that just does it for me!!


QUOTE (Be-Hating @ Dec 10 2011, 09:13 PM) *
Kind of does. Mint Q you have though.

The chrome strip along the bottom looks good, seen it on a few stato's and doesn't really suit them.

I'll be sticking with my chrome strips surrounding the arches and what not.


Yeah IMO the more stainless trim the better, i know people that have thrown it all away becaus ethey think it looks "cleaner" without it, im totally the opposite. A white roof would look sweet on that too!!

75 KINGSWOOD
Post #33

QUOTE (gutless @ Dec 10 2011, 08:38 PM) *
The SE QLD Pre-85 club (exludes Prems,Statos,Monaros and anything that isn't a Kingswood)

provoke.gif tongue.gif

I like the sound of this club

Be-Hating
Post #34

QUOTE (74QEE @ Dec 10 2011, 09:18 PM) *
Yeah that would be an awesome idea! thats a pretty good looking Xb as it sists, im a sucker for anything that is original, theres somethng about a two tone paint job, stockos and whitewalls and a set of venetians that just does it for me!!




Yeah IMO the more stainless trim the better, i know people that have thrown it all away becaus ethey think it looks "cleaner" without it, im totally the opposite. A white roof would look sweet on that too!!


Yeah and I was thinking about the white roof, Would defiantly suit the colour but I'm undecided on that.

74QEE
Post #35

You dont count anymore, you live in inbred land.

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