The "It's a long shot but does anyone have my original motor" thread

**Valencia** · 05-09-2013, 01:06 AM

Probably been asked before but how do you find out your engine mine is a 10/ 77 hz

**sjc315** · 05-09-2013, 08:15 AM

In NSW you can get some history from the rego authorities,old rego papers or old owners perhaps if you can trace them. Dealer records too I guess if your lucky enough to find them still in business.

**ABSINTH74HQ** · 05-09-2013, 11:32 AM

What a top thread!!
One for Byron first, are there records for HQ engine numbers? if so my PSN is L286071
The ute that you mentioned a while back would probably have been close, however I have hunted down the guy I bought it from back in the 90's, he reckons he bought it with the six in it. He's trying to find details of the guy he bought it from, apparently from Bargo or there abouts. So if anyone remembers selling a late 74 HQ in yellow with side windows and 2 sunroofs back in the early 90's please let me know!

**Robbo** · 05-09-2013, 01:14 PM

There is not much in Bargo, so a talk with some locals might uncover some details...

**Innuendo** · 05-09-2013, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by Robbo

There is not much in Bargo, so a talk with some locals might uncover some details...

Not wrong there Robbo, some of my family members and not much more!

**ABSINTH74HQ** · 05-09-2013, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by Robbo

There is not much in Bargo, so a talk with some locals might uncover some details...

Damn straight!! That's why I mentioned it, I figured if anyone on here was from dems parts, they'd probly know all about it!

I've got a good mate who's brother lived down there for years, then at Hilltop. I'll chase up his details, he might know the right people to talk to!

**adam perth** · 05-09-2013, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by Glacier 73

Probably been asked before but how do you find out your engine mine is a 10/ 77 hz

Some one with access to Holden microfiche will have it.. My guess is somewhere around QT90xxxx and its probably the original one... 25 Years off the road gives it a good chance of still being there

**Valencia** · 05-09-2013, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by adam perth

Some one with access to Holden microfiche will have it.. My guess is somewhere around QT90xxxx and its probably the original one... 25 Years off the road gives it a good chance of still being there

Wish that was true alas it was a rolling shell adam the engine is 308 out of a hj wagon

**Indy Orange** · 14-09-2013, 01:07 PM

ooops bit late sorry.

**Alien DNA** · 17-09-2013, 11:59 PM

HZ 308 on ebay....may be of interest for someone

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HOLDEN-HQ...item3a84d07256

"HOLDEN HQ HJ HX HZ GTS MONARO & SANDMAN RED 308 MOTOR & T400 AUTO STUD PATTERN GETTING HARD TO FIND, REMOVED FROM MY HZ PANEL VAN WHICH WAS FACTORY FITTED MOTOR 308 & T400 THAT WAS ORIGINAL MOTOR FOR VAN, REPLACED WITH ANOTHER MOTOR & WAS GOING TO REBUILD BUT PANEL VAN HAS BEEN SOLD SO NO NEED FOR MOTOR NOW, WAS RUNNING BUT MOTOR WAS TIRED MAY SUIT REBUILD, THIS MOTOR HAS NEVER BEEN PULLED APART ORIGINAL BORE SIZE, HAS BEEN SITING FOR ABOUT 12 YEARS COVER FROM WEATHER, BUYER MUST BRING ENGINE HOIST FOR PICK UP AS I DO NOT HAVE ONE, TOO BIG TO POST PICK UP FROM FERNTREE GULLY VIC, ANY INQUIRES EMAIL OR CALL 0414815450, PAYMENT IS STRICLY CASH ON PICK UP ONLY, PLEASE CHECKOUT MY OTHER PARTS UP FOR AUCTION

ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE ASKED FOR ENGINE NUMBER & CASTING DATE, ENGINE NUMBER QT921163, CASTING DATE 15M7, WAS THE ORIGINAL MOTOR FROM MY HZ PANEL WAS TOLD BY ALOT OF PEOPLE IT WAS A SANDMAN BUT COUPLE PEOPLE TOLD ME IT WASN'T, NOT 100% SURE, FACTORY FITTED 308 T400 & SALISBURY V8 DIFF, T-BAR AUTO & FACTORY 2 SEATER WITH BUCKET SEATS, FULL HEADLINING & ORANGE / RED DUCO, BLACK INTERIOR, ALL GTS OPTIONS DASH, WHEELS, STEERING WHEEL ETC, HOPE THAT HELPS EVERYONE"