Would there be any given reason why the HQ dash, only ran for that model? Where as, the HJ to WB shared the same style dash.
Cheers.
Would there be any given reason why the HQ dash, only ran for that model? Where as, the HJ to WB shared the same style dash.
Cheers.
"Proud To Be An Old Fart".
People probably kept breaking their legs on the metal glovebox lid.
BECAUSE the HQ dash looks shit!!!!!.........................
BO6 = Rarer then a Sandman
Amen to that!!!! Totally agree...Originally Posted by agr071
BECAUSE the HQ dash looks shit!!!!!.........................
Cheers,
Matt
My WB Ute Build:
http://www.mysandman.com.au/forums/s...te-Shed-Thread
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http://www.mysandman.com.au/forums/s...nelvan-Replica
WHERE ARE YOU BHZ29069A!?!?!?
Ignore agro's biased opinion... haha HQ dash's are unique. Especially the dash lights which always provide that erie glow.
HQ's had run from 1971 until 1974 in a mainly unchanged configuartion. To a new car buyer they would of seemed dated prior to the end of the model run.
HJ was from late '74 unitl '76, HX from '76-'77 and HZ '77 til '80. The WB (why bother) continued for a couple of years.
I have always prefered the HQ's more rounded shapes that the angular fronts on the later models. For comfort the later consoles and seats were a big improvement. None of them have the charm of a HQ...
I'd prefer either the 'Q or a 'Z...
Mauser
Mauser
“485650 HQ's cant be wrong...”
“You don’t drive a Kingswood, you make love to it. That’s why nuns only drive Toranas.” - Ted Bullpitt
Well I was trying to be subtle with my answer, even though the first thought that popped into my head was the same as yours.BECAUSE the HQ dash looks shit!!!!!.........................
The HQ dash always looks like there's a peice missing above the fascia. Or do mine all have a bit missing?
From what I've been told it was an official government request to Holden ...
Although I can't remember their names, I was told by a mate of a mate, who's brothers, mothers sister was a member of parliment back in the day.
Her boss (the main dude) was so concerned that 485000+ HQ's brought soooo much awesomeness to the country that the government felt they had to step in. Everyone who jumped into a HQ saw how cool they were and wanted to buy one. They (the Government) decided that Holden couldn't have the monopoly of the car market and in all fairness of trade asked them (over a few beers one Sunday arvo at the local) to back it off a bit and design something a bit sh!ttier to give Fraud a bit of bit of a chance to get back into the market. The Holden boys obviously had a few more beers and did a handshake deal and agreed ... enter the HJ, nuff said!
Last edited by SNDMN; 14-11-2011 at 09:49 PM.
SNDMN
79 HZ Sandman XX7 Van Flamenco Red - out 'n' about cruzin'
haha well said.
“485650 HQ's cant be wrong...”
“You don’t drive a Kingswood, you make love to it. That’s why nuns only drive Toranas.” - Ted Bullpitt
ME........BIASED!!!!!!!!!
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ACTUALLY ,i like the HQ flutes over the HJ ones!!!
BUT can never find a set of welded in HQ flutes in HJ guards on Ebay .:errf:
BO6 = Rarer then a Sandman
... because thats just wrong. That is why. Use those FORD side vents reversed around the wrong way. Now thats a good look.
Mauser
In fact reverse everything.... bonnet scoop, rear spoiler etc.
“485650 HQ's cant be wrong...”
“You don’t drive a Kingswood, you make love to it. That’s why nuns only drive Toranas.” - Ted Bullpitt
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