Holden Pics

**Robbo** · 24-01-2013, 10:47 AM

Yes, it make's a lot of sense to me also. Opinion's are just that, an opinion, to that person. Fact's & Taste are a whole other issue.

**Innuendo** · 24-01-2013, 05:32 PM

So where is my post? Removed by whom and why?
Pretty poor effort to remove a post and pretend it didn't exist and that you didn't do it.

Originally Posted by mook

It's just the vibe of this thread. Going off topic, I don't like it when people's opinions are stated as facts. Alot of people read these threads and dont post. Everyone is differnt and intitled to do what they like. Does that make sense?

Who sent it off topic? What opinions are not allowed? Nobody has to agree with me but I certainly don't have to agree with you, Vombil or anybody else here on this particular thing.

What I stated was no different to others. I certainly didn't attack or pick on anybodies pride and joy. My comment was simple a reply to Vombil and how I thought side mouldings were disgusting.
If you would like WB side mouldings on your HJ-X-Z because you think it's a style improvement - go for it!

What a load of BS! There's a fact ....

Regards, Smooth

**wbute** · 24-01-2013, 06:19 PM

There were some good photos of some nice cars blocker. Thanks for sharing them.

**Dick61** · 24-01-2013, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by Innuendo

To do it correctly (fit a full bar) you need to use HQ lower tailgate hinges, HQ Wagon rear bar (or shorten a HJ-X-Z or WB Bar) and re-shape the bumper indent in the quarter panels.
HQ wagon bars look great with the WB Statesman large rubber moulds if you have the matching WB Statesman front. HJ-WB Hinges don't allow the bar to lift high enough, that and the fact these hinges are just plain ugly. Designed that way to allow the tailgate to drop fully.

Like anything, if it is fitted up correctly and done in such a way that it "could" have come from factory it will look great.
That said, factory got it all wrong right from the start with bumperettes on any model - YUK!

Regards, Smooth

You must remember that the bumperettes go all the way back to the FE (I don't think 48-215s and FJs had them) and the reason for them was that the spare wheel door made it too hard to have a full width bar. The factory carried on the tradition with the HQ even though it was no longer necessary. I seem to remember FJs and 48-215s had rubber ones, or maybe they were an aftermaket thing.

**Blocker** · 24-01-2013, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by wbute

There were some good photos of some nice cars blocker. Thanks for sharing them.

Your welcome mate, I was going to the Ute Muster this weekend but have been talked out of it... I was so looking forward to B&S cars and bundy flags!

Here's a couple more;

**Innuendo** · 24-01-2013, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by Dick61

You must remember that the bumperettes go all the way back to the FE (I don't think 48-215s and FJs had them) and the reason for them was that the spare wheel door made it too hard to have a full width bar. The factory carried on the tradition with the HQ even though it was no longer necessary. I seem to remember FJs and 48-215s had rubber ones, or maybe they were an aftermaket thing.

Dick,

Bumperettes were a genuine accessory on the 48-215 and FJ Utes. They were part of the NASCO accessory range and were always made of chromed metal. Remember what I write is just my opinion when it comes to the full length rear bars vs the bumperettes. Byron says no and makes everyone who has a full bar feel as if they have done the wrong thing (his opinion). I say you can have either, whatever you like. But then go on to say how "in my opinion" how to make it look right. I also stated that HQ bumperettes match the HQ front bar in styling. These same HQ bumperettes fitted by Holden to HJ-X-Z don't look right because the styling is different. Bit like fitting a EH Bumperette on a HD Ute or Van if you get what I'm saying.

You don't have to agree, it's not fact! It's my opinion and anyone with eyes can make of it what they see with them.

Regards, Smooth

**RAEME** · 24-01-2013, 06:43 PM

Love that lime green four door hq. been looking at a lot of them lately getting ideas for mine, as WB said Blocker thanks for the photos mate.

**Innuendo** · 24-01-2013, 06:45 PM

That PMG FJ Van is super. I also love the HQ SS with Genuine Centerlines. That's for posting the images Blocker.

Regards, Smooth

**Innuendo** · 24-01-2013, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by Innuendo

So where is my post? Removed by whom and why?
Pretty poor effort to remove a post and pretend it didn't exist and that you didn't do it.

Regards, Smooth

Thanks Blocker for restoring my post.

Regards, Smooth

**Alien DNA** · 24-01-2013, 07:09 PM

So many cool pics Blocker!! Big high 5

Agree that the PMG van is a stunner...what a cool ride

.....and that HQ

...and that 350!!! SHWING!!!!!

BTW fellas....be cool with each other. Everyone has an important and valid opinion and viewpoint. Life is too short for bickering.

I'm cracking open a beer and toasting all you guys...CHEERS!!!