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Just picked up a new toy; HQ Prem 308!

Started by BlackVL · 5 May 2008 · 12 replies

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BlackVLArchived member
Picked up this baby on the weekend from a guy at work. He has had it since new (was his first car), has been garaged all it's life. Its a 72 HQ Premier 308 with trimatic, LSD, dual exhaust, not sure of diff ratio yet. Pretty standard although he put a MOMO steering wheel on (still got original) and air shocks in the rear. There is not much rust, mainly surface. Hasn't been started for 10years so needs some TLC but can't wait to get stuck into it, will make a nice cruiser. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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PROGMHArchived member
Looks like a nice bit of gear!
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TIDYVHArchived member
AirCon! will make a very nice cruiser!
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BlackVLArchived member
Thanks for the comments guys, yeah apparently the aircon is an aftermarket fitment ?? Basic plans are to keep it fairly original, first thing will be a new paintjob in the original colour then maybe lower it and put a set of 15" convo pros or something. Interior isnt too bad, its got full instrumentation (MPH) might get a few things re-trimmed here and there, mainly aiming for a tuff cruiser.
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RB-GEMArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by BlackVL Thanks for the comments guys, yeah apparently the aircon is an aftermarket fitment ?? Basic plans are to keep it fairly original, first thing will be a new paintjob in the original colour then maybe lower it and put a set of 15" convo pros or something. Interior isnt too bad, its got full instrumentation (MPH) might get a few things re-trimmed here and there, mainly aiming for a tuff cruiser. Sounds like an awesome cruiser mate
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Peeekn 86Archived member
Thats a great find! do u mind me asking how much you got it for ? im desperately searching for something in that condition. Good luck with it.
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BoyracerArchived member
Now thats a holden, put a battery in it quick.
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dvsgmhArchived member
great to see some old school cars coming back to life!!!!!!!!
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BlackVLArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by Peeekn 86 Thats a great find! do u mind me asking how much you got it for ? im desperately searching for something in that condition. Good luck with it. I got a ripper deal!, paid 1K for it when I've seen similar go for 4-5K. He also had another HQ Prem 202 '74 model which was his parents since new that he let go for $500 ! my mate snapped that one up :P
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ElnicosArchived member
farrkkk bargain!!! She'll make a very tuff cruiser, keep us updated
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SinisterArchived member
lol nice jay! u finishing the vl first or what? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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BlackVLArchived member
heya Geoff, yeah mate gotta finish the VL first. As you can see the HQ is in storage at a factory so I can't get my hands on it hehe.
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SinisterArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by BlackVL heya Geoff, yeah mate gotta finish the VL first. As you can see the HQ is in storage at a factory so I can't get my hands on it hehe. sweet, nice asset paint might a bit old n rusty but it looks straight as an arrow, nice find and crazy price!! i wanna see big things Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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