Thought's on this HQ Van

**Valencia** · 10-02-2013, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by Alien DNA

Totally agree with both parts of that statement mate!!

I've always found it bizarre how one model had a unique dash (HQ), then the same dash for the rest of the H series (HJ-Z)......not saying they arent cool, but i would've thought Holden would've at least redesigned the dash for HX onwards..... that dash was even available on the WBs.

They realised the mistake they made with the hq dash so they got the hjxz one perfect why change lol

**HK1837** · 10-02-2013, 12:49 PM

On the plus side, if you can talk him down a bit and the driveline and hang-ons (radiator, exhaust etc) are all good it may be worth buying to then stick all that stuff into a 6cyl HJ ute or van. Looks like you have good seats, dash and wheels too. It has a decent tailgate on it too if the new car needs it. Onsell the HQ front, GTS guards, doors and you'll even sell the HQ as a rolling body for close to $1000. Just another alternative to think about. Some Torana hatch owner will want the T-bar handle.

**HK1837** · 10-02-2013, 05:21 PM

Probably because the HQ was basically a full US design, and the WA was the Aussie modified version due out around 1974-5. It got delayed and the HJ, then HX and HZ were released. My guess is the WA dash was then used in the HJ. The WA got canned and the WB was released once they realised that passenger versions of the WA or WB Holden were never to be built.

If anyone gets a chance to look inside and under the bonnet of the WA Kingswood at Birdwood it'd be interesting to see what dash is in it and what the ID plates say.

**ziggycv8z** · 10-02-2013, 07:01 PM

Love my HQ dash, whats not to love, lol

**Alien DNA** · 10-02-2013, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by ziggycv8z

Love my HQ dash, whats not to love, lol

How awesome is the lighting? Pretty damn cool photo too!! Nice one Ziggy

**hx-sandman** · 10-02-2013, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by HK1837

Probably because the HQ was basically a full US design, and the WA was the Aussie modified version due out around 1974-5. It got delayed and the HJ, then HX and HZ were released. My guess is the WA dash was then used in the HJ. The WA got canned and the WB was released once they realised that passenger versions of the WA or WB Holden were never to be built.

If anyone gets a chance to look inside and under the bonnet of the WA Kingswood at Birdwood it'd be interesting to see what dash is in it and what the ID plates say.

If anything I'm tipping its a statesman ID. It really looks like a statesman (same length?) with kingswood front, mirrors and interior.

**HK1837** · 10-02-2013, 08:12 PM

It is a Statesman body, but i'm more interested in what series it may be.

**SandmanMuscle** · 10-02-2013, 08:44 PM

HQ GTS Dash.jpg
^^^^This is way better^^^^

**HK1837** · 10-02-2013, 11:15 PM

For me it isn't so much the look (although the glovebox isn't that pretty), but more the practicality for an everyday driver. As a weekender HQ dash is fine. But HZ-WB U17 dash with intermittent wipers, combo switch, trip meter and better night lighting suits me better for daily use. Plus good dashpads are 1/10 of the cost of HQ ones! I must admit HQ vents with worn foam are fun once you get them spinning!

**Monman71** · 10-02-2013, 11:34 PM

I changed the dash in my hq Monaro to a hz woodgrain GTS dash, I reckon these are the most beautiful looking dash holden made, but this now has stopped any thought of bringing the car back to standard, everything else is bolt on