Rare Spares

**stickthis** · 09-02-2011, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by HK1837

I'm also in Les's ear about modifying a HZ fascia mould to make HJ examples.

I have been for years! Goodluck......

**mook** · 09-02-2011, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by stickthis

I have been for years! Goodluck......

will an hj gts facia fit a wb? i thought that they all mounted up the same..

**stickthis** · 09-02-2011, 11:16 PM

Yes mate the mount the same but the risen section for the RTS dash badge causes issues for the HJ and HX.

**wbute** · 10-02-2011, 12:04 AM

Thanks Byron for the input on everyones behalf!!

**HK1837** · 10-02-2011, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by stickthis

I have been for years! Goodluck......

I made it quite clear to him in front of his partners and senior persons that the Sandman resto movement is growing fast, and is probably going to be the biggest growth area in the Holden resto market for the next few years.
I also encouraged them to look into selling restored, exchange front control arm sets. If they are done right it certainly makes our lives easier, especially if top balljoints can be riveted on. All they have to do is go and buy 20 sets off Greg and overhaul them and away they go. I also suggested they make quality repro balljoint rubbers as per original GMH balljoints and tie-rods.

**GTS** · 10-02-2011, 08:54 AM

Great work. I've been in regular contact with one of the RS guys over the past 6 months or so. Top bloke and he listens. I guess it comes down to the fact that RS are, or want to be recognised as, official suppliers of GMH products. That will never happen while they make parts that only "look like" the original.
Looks count for nothing if the part doesnt fit like the original.

**stickthis** · 10-02-2011, 09:05 AM

I hope they do.

Byron. Balljoints etc. Thats something I forgot about. Did you discuss not Chinese balljoints? TWM or OEM are not good enough. Who wants to spend 30k on a build and put a $15 ball joint in.

GMH Suppliers....... Sad thing is GMH don't know whats right. VN SS Kits. Rares are vinyl cut. Originals where screen printed. Very big difference in looks and quality. But GMH still have put their name on the vinyl cut ones.

GMH need some education also I think.....

Dont get me wrong I think lots of rares stuff is great. Its good they are starting to listen on the things that are not.