HQ GTS Coupe rebuild number 2 - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

Ugly Ash · 04-09-2008, 07:23 PM

hey guys,
thought I would start a project thread for the coupe.

I have decided to pull it down and make it right, it bugs me the way it is.
so, here is the story so far:

I bought the car 4 years ago, it looked like this:

after a week, I had it to this stage:

it was a slog, but after a 10-day easter weekend I got it looking like this:

I added the GTS stripes about 10 months later.

Ugly Ash · 04-09-2008, 07:34 PM

I am selling the driveling at the moment and am planning to throw in a big block chev, TH700 and 9inch diff.

I then want to paint it in it's original colour which is this:

Blackwatch green.

I also want to add white GTS stripes under the clear.

I am thinking of keeping with GTS rims too, eventually going for a set of old school muscle rims or similar.

I don't want it to be a show winner, but I do want it to be nice.

I will keep posting as stuff happens over the next 12 months.
take it easy
Ash.

wabbit · 04-09-2008, 07:38 PM

sounds nice, Ash.
keep us posted

any more shots of the original build (insert question mark, here) stupid fingerpokenbox

TUN_72 · 04-09-2008, 07:38 PM

sweet man, keep the photos and stuff comming i love the threads, gives me inspiration

RUF-IDL · 04-09-2008, 07:42 PM

the original colour will look sweet!!

SUSPCT · 04-09-2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ugly Ash

I am selling the driveling at the moment and am planning to throw in a big block chev, TH700 and 9inch diff.

I then want to paint it in it's original colour which is this:

Blackwatch green.

I also want to add white GTS stripes under the clear.

I am thinking of keeping with GTS rims too, eventually going for a set of old school muscle rims or similar.

I don't want it to be a show winner, but I do want it to be nice.

I will keep posting as stuff happens over the next 12 months.
take it easy
Ash.

Will be great to see this happen ash, im pretty sure my coupe was the same colour green!

Only thing is i dont think a t700 will stand up to a big block? they have enuff trouble behind 304's.

But you probably want it more for the 4th hear right?

Any plans for interior?

Ugly Ash · 04-09-2008, 08:22 PM

yup need the overdrive, I am tossing up the box, I think that a t700 will handle it built properly, as I won't be running it on the strip every weekend, but a mild t400 will last a lifetime. it will be cheaper in the long run to go t400... probably...

as for the interior, I am thinking of going back to original trim, that way I can pull the fattie out and go back to 308 and sell it as an original type vehicle when they go through the roof again.

pro068 · 04-09-2008, 08:47 PM

Good on ya Ash for taking this brave step.
It's gona be a hard slog alright but I'm sure if you take your time and find the right
tradesman to do the job it will be worth it.
Don't do things half assed, you'll kick yourself in the end if you do.
About the T700 option, my wifes father was building a 650hp chev and was looking
at doing a T700. It was going to be so expensive to do it. Some guys in the states build tuff ones but they ended up being way over his budget. Do a T400, run 3.55 gears and you'll have the best of both worlds, especially with the big block.
Good luck

PRO-GMH · 04-09-2008, 08:55 PM

Ash just go the 400, its stronger, easier and cheaper.

I started off with a 253, then a 304 and TH700, now its a 500hp chev with 5000 convertor. You know itll end up being a monster so only pay for the good stuff once!!

SUSPCT · 04-09-2008, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pro068

Good on ya Ash for taking this brave step.
It's gona be a hard slog alright but I'm sure if you take your time and find the right
tradesman to do the job it will be worth it.
Don't do things half assed, you'll kick yourself in the end if you do.
About the T700 option, my wifes father was building a 650hp chev and was looking
at doing a T700. It was going to be so expensive to do it. Some guys in the states build tuff ones but they ended up being way over his budget. Do a T400, run 3.55 gears and you'll have the best of both worlds, especially with the big block.
Good luck

Not a truer word said! For any performance parts use www.cmp.com.au i use them and have spent probly near 5k with them.

SUSPCT · 04-09-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ugly Ash

yup need the overdrive, I am tossing up the box, I think that a t700 will handle it built properly, as I won't be running it on the strip every weekend, but a mild t400 will last a lifetime. it will be cheaper in the long run to go t400... probably...

as for the interior, I am thinking of going back to original trim, that way I can pull the fattie out and go back to 308 and sell it as an original type vehicle when they go through the roof again.

Yea i have same idea keep interior original and body/paint the same so an engine swap can get it back to stock

FAT PIPES · 04-09-2008, 10:49 PM

Im with pro068. Go with 3.55 and turbo 400.My Chevelle shit the old turbo 700 with the old engine.My old Monaro had 3.55 gears with turbo 400 and ran 10.82 @ 125

AGGRO · 05-09-2008, 12:49 AM

good to see ash, love the original colour that will look awesome.

If your that worried bout havin a 4th gear, maybe look at those overdrive things, there is a bit on them in the latest SM mag in the question bit... your gonna make me wanna build a BBC street bruiser soon to park next to the torrie

SUSPCT · 05-09-2008, 12:55 AM

awww i want a big block too!

76lxhatch · 05-09-2008, 07:23 AM

Watching with interest

04-09-2008, 07:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ugly Ash Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (2) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: brisbane Ride: HQ monaro coupe and hq wagon (this week) Posts: 1,402	HQ GTS Coupe rebuild number 2 hey guys, thought I would start a project thread for the coupe. I have decided to pull it down and make it right, it bugs me the way it is. so, here is the story so far: I bought the car 4 years ago, it looked like this: after a week, I had it to this stage: it was a slog, but after a 10-day easter weekend I got it looking like this: I added the GTS stripes about 10 months later. __________________ *need some parts for a BBC:* *fuel pump (VERY important)* *some nice rocker covers* *also need a rachet shifter to suit (thinking about a pro stick or similar)*

04-09-2008, 07:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ugly Ash Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (2) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: brisbane Ride: HQ monaro coupe and hq wagon (this week) Posts: 1,402	I am selling the driveling at the moment and am planning to throw in a big block chev, TH700 and 9inch diff. I then want to paint it in it's original colour which is this: Blackwatch green. I also want to add white GTS stripes under the clear. I am thinking of keeping with GTS rims too, eventually going for a set of old school muscle rims or similar. I don't want it to be a show winner, but I do want it to be nice. I will keep posting as stuff happens over the next 12 months. take it easy Ash. __________________ *need some parts for a BBC:* *fuel pump (VERY important)* *some nice rocker covers* *also need a rachet shifter to suit (thinking about a pro stick or similar)*

04-09-2008, 07:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
wabbit smell something burning? Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rockhampton Ride: VK Commy slugmobile, Kia Rio, LH Torry Posts: 6,100	sounds nice, Ash. keep us posted any more shots of the original build (insert question mark, here) stupid fingerpokenbox __________________ Nothing to see, here Move along, please .

04-09-2008, 08:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ugly Ash Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (2) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: brisbane Ride: HQ monaro coupe and hq wagon (this week) Posts: 1,402	yup need the overdrive, I am tossing up the box, I think that a t700 will handle it built properly, as I won't be running it on the strip every weekend, but a mild t400 will last a lifetime. it will be cheaper in the long run to go t400... probably... as for the interior, I am thinking of going back to original trim, that way I can pull the fattie out and go back to 308 and sell it as an original type vehicle when they go through the roof again. __________________ *need some parts for a BBC:* *fuel pump (VERY important)* *some nice rocker covers* *also need a rachet shifter to suit (thinking about a pro stick or similar)*

04-09-2008, 10:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
FAT PIPES Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kallangur Ride: Big Block Chevelle Posts: 20	Im with pro068. Go with 3.55 and turbo 400.My Chevelle shit the old turbo 700 with the old engine.My old Monaro had 3.55 gears with turbo 400 and ran 10.82 @ 125 __________________ FAT PIPES CUSTOM EXHAUST (07) 3285 7417 Custom HeadersFull mandrel Bent Systems Custom Turbo ManifoldsLots More!

04-09-2008, 07:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
TUN_72 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Townsville Ride: HQ 350, HZ 308, HJ 202 Posts: 136	sweet man, keep the photos and stuff comming i love the threads, gives me inspiration

04-09-2008, 07:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
RUF-IDL casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S.A the NO DRAGS STATE Ride: 355 ss hatch,355 vn ss,mk1 gt cortina Posts: 188	the original colour will look sweet!!

04-09-2008, 08:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
pro068 Dodgy Auto Electrician Trade Rating: (1) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In the shed Ride: hq monaro & HG Wagon Posts: 943	Good on ya Ash for taking this brave step. It's gona be a hard slog alright but I'm sure if you take your time and find the right tradesman to do the job it will be worth it. Don't do things half assed, you'll kick yourself in the end if you do. About the T700 option, my wifes father was building a 650hp chev and was looking at doing a T700. It was going to be so expensive to do it. Some guys in the states build tuff ones but they ended up being way over his budget. Do a T400, run 3.55 gears and you'll have the best of both worlds, especially with the big block. Good luck

04-09-2008, 08:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
PRO-GMH Senior Member Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bronx Ride: monaro coupe 350 Posts: 688	Ash just go the 400, its stronger, easier and cheaper. I started off with a 253, then a 304 and TH700, now its a 500hp chev with 5000 convertor. You know itll end up being a monster so only pay for the good stuff once!!

05-09-2008, 12:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
AGGRO Senior Member Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane Ride: LH Torana SL/R 5000 Posts: 502	good to see ash, love the original colour that will look awesome. If your that worried bout havin a 4th gear, maybe look at those overdrive things, there is a bit on them in the latest SM mag in the question bit... your gonna make me wanna build a BBC street bruiser soon to park next to the torrie

05-09-2008, 12:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
SUSPCT Spends to much on toys... Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Brisbane Ride: HQ MONARO / TOYOTA HILUX Posts: 918	awww i want a big block too! __________________ DENY YOURSELF NOTHING FAT PIPES CUSTOM EXHAUST - (07) 3285 7417

05-09-2008, 07:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
76lxhatch Sure why not? Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nelson NZ Ride: SS Torana Posts: 1,797	Watching with interest

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