GTHO Phase 3 lovers..will cry

[neptune blue]

The only justice will be when the owner realises that he could have sold he car for a lot of money when he eventually decides to sell it for bugger all

[wodahs]

Originally Posted by Crazy Dazz

Pretty sure this is now illegal, and in relation to a rare car would be fraud, but the post got me to remembering, back to the days when labour was cheap and parts expensive.
One of the fleet cars at Dad’s work (they were all near new Falcons turned over every 2 years, I think it was an XE) got T-boned. The assumed it was a write-off, but the insurance company bought a new body from Ford and rebuilt the car. Seemed weird even at the time. Thinking back now, I really doubt Ford did such things? I assume it was really a body from another wreck?

Suppose you had a current model GT, and you somehow got it turned around and hit a pole RIGHT where the compliance plate is. Provided the car was not a write-off, would it be legit to replace those panels with new ones.

you can buy a new body from ford and rebuild a car like buying any other part but it will have its own id plates and vin I had enquired from ford a while back about a ba shell as I had 1 1/2 wrecks and thought to rebuild but ended up parting out , when I enquired they were down to a few hundred shells left

its criminal what hes doing to it
recon its still rebuildable but for what he wants hardly makes it viable

[prydey]

Originally Posted by In Focus

Out of curiosity, at what point of restoration does it no longer remain a GT(HO)? By this I mean what percentage of the parts can be replaced before it is no longer what it began as?

i know a few people that believe as long as the firewall is original, then the car is an original, even if the rest of it has been completely restored - ie, new panels, not fixed up original ones.

i remember a story of a HO that got burnt in a shed fire (and i mean burnt to a crisp) and then the car got restored and is still considered to be an original.

its a debate that probably would never end.

[THE4RD]

It's definitely worth $60,000. Zimbabwean dollars that is ($160 skippies)

[Ryan]

It's always sad to see any Aussie classic rotting away like that. I know of a couple of HOs up my way in the same state out in a paddock.

[galaxy xr8]

Originally Posted by Ryan

It's always sad to see any Aussie classic rotting away like that. I know of a couple of HOs up my way in the same state out in a paddock.

Do tell.... Pic's ?.

[mike_nofx]

Will end up like the valuable possessions of many a stubborn old man... once they die, sold on by kids or grandkids who want a quick buck.

[vanman_75]

You got vin plate you got a ho , ....sad and still very true. As for the owner , that's a mess ! What's a tarp worth seriously

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by prydey

i know a few people that believe as long as the firewall is original, then the car is an original, even if the rest of it has been completely restored - ie, new panels, not fixed up original ones.

Ah, that'd be like the Farmer that's had the same axe for twenty years.........

Only had two new heads and three new handles

[Silver Ghia]

For those thinking its gone too far and is still there in the open, go back to post #11 and view the first link which Bearman posted up!!

[cosworthfreak]

Originally Posted by Silver Ghia

For those thinking its gone too far and is still there in the open, go back to post #11 and view the first link which Bearman posted up!!

I had been wondering if that needed to be pointed out again.

[lotus]

Originally Posted by Crazy Dazz

Pretty sure this is now illegal, and in relation to a rare car would be fraud, but the post got me to remembering, back to the days when labour was cheap and parts expensive.
One of the fleet cars at Dad’s work (they were all near new Falcons turned over every 2 years, I think it was an XE) got T-boned. The assumed it was a write-off, but the insurance company bought a new body from Ford and rebuilt the car. Seemed weird even at the time. Thinking back now, I really doubt Ford did such things? I assume it was really a body from another wreck?

Things like that did happen. I was doing my apprentiship at a Ford dealer in Brisbane and did some time in their panel shop. I remember a XA GS panel van coming in that had been hit really hard. A young guy owned it and wanted it written off but the insurance company bought a brand new shell from Ford, put it next to the wreck and got me to fit anything that was salvagable from the wreck (mech wise) and fit new parts if damaged. I remember his Father coming in to have a look and said it would never be the same after it was repaired.
I said to him he was right as this car was put together by one person for mechanical, one for the trim work and one for the painting. This car would be FAR better than anything off the production line.
When we finished putting it all back together, he drove it straight up to the car lot and traded it for a new one. Could not believe it!!

[wodahs]

so as the link states it moved again in 2011 and was rebuilt
http://thebushmansgt.blogspot.com.au/

[FERG_51]

I,d give my right arm to find an old GT like that and preserve its history while using it and not having to worry about putting a stone chip on it or what ever. You could actually enjoy the experience of owning a GT. Dont get me wrong i love em all, but the crusty ones tell a story.

[Vincenzo]

Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

Maybe you should have worded it a bit differently then because it sure as hell didn't read that way to me.
And like has been mentioned we don't want to give any low lifes that read this public forum an idea.

I may not be the sharpest tool in the shed but don't make the mistake of thinking I come to a battle of wits unarmed. I can more than hold my own.

GTHO's thou nice, do not interest me. There have been many threads where postings have been made stating the compliance plate was taken. For example, when the now restored Phase IV was on show there was a story about a young kid trying to lever it off the vehicle. Others have stated that they remove the compliance plate off their HO's and store them in a safe. My question was of genuine request for knowledge. If you are that good at reading minds then you will have no problems with what I am thinking now.

Cheers Vincenzo

[POELWYK]

just found this guys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kpEmcuYXak

[FERG_51]

Originally Posted by POELWYK

just found this guys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kpEmcuYXak

Nothing more needs to be said really. Oh and the sound of the old Clevo

[pottery beige]

Originally Posted by In Focus

Out of curiosity, at what point of restoration does it no longer remain a GT(HO)? By this I mean what percentage of the parts can be replaced before it is no longer what it began as?

I'm reminded of Captain Cook's axe. Half of the NZ population is said to have it: each version has only had the blade and handle replaced...

interesting question.. for me its as long as the strut tower remains intact with the turret.. go for it..
bringing them back from death with massive repairs is just the way you roll sometimes..

[nb_351]

Originally Posted by POELWYK

just found this guys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kpEmcuYXak

Taillight out and all lol
Glorious sound
I would rather look at that at a show than a trailer pony concourse resto

[pottery beige]

Originally Posted by FERG_51

I,d give my right arm to find an old GT like that and preserve its history while using it and not having to worry about putting a stone chip on it or what ever. You could actually enjoy the experience of owning a GT. Dont get me wrong i love em all, but the crusty ones tell a story.

you would love PB then

pop plugs out just sit em on the guard.. no care

kids spilling maccas on backseat.. no care

drive it in the rain.. no care

NOS controller still in glovebox and loom tucked up under dash.. because old racecar

need to pull finger out and get running again.. lacksmotorvation.com...

maybe just push into backyard under a tree and post some pics..

[DJR-351]

Originally Posted by FERG_51

I,d give my right arm to find an old GT like that and preserve its history while using it and not having to worry about putting a stone chip on it or what ever. You could actually enjoy the experience of owning a GT. Dont get me wrong i love em all, but the crusty ones tell a story.

And this is how they should be driven....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y6kMej-Bio

[FERG_51]

Originally Posted by pottery beige

you would love PB then

pop plugs out just sit em on the guard.. no care

kids spilling maccas on backseat.. no care

drive it in the rain.. no care

NOS controller still in glovebox and loom tucked up under dash.. because old racecar

need to pull finger out and get running again.. lacksmotorvation.com...

maybe just push into backyard under a tree and post some pics..

Fell in love with a candy apple XW GT at SA AFD 2nd owner car with all of its life battle scars, was a drag car back in the day.

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

Do tell.... Pic's ?.

No pics unfortunately. Apparently the owner has been offered money for them before, but has refused.

[blackf6]

The bushman GT. It is being kept original just the way it is. And it looks great in my opinion- they are only original once.

[Streets]

Love these old cars, they've got character

knowing that these old things are still getting around with all that wear and tear makes me feel better about my old cars, which are far from perfect...

proves that if you've got a good design it will still look good no matter how much rust, scratches, or dents it picks up

in fact I reckon they look better with a bit of age on them

I didn't know they had 164L tanks though!

[Falcman0o7]

Who cares.
If he did want to sell it he would want what? 100K? Yep 100k for a rusted out falcon.
Think i'd rather spend that kind of money on a new SC GT and still have change.
Seriously he must have problems to just let it sit there.

[mike_nofx]

Originally Posted by Vincenzo

I thought the most important part of these vehicles was the Compliance plate. Grab the plate and build yourself a new one, isn't that what they do?

Cheers Vincenzo

Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

Maybe you should have worded it a bit differently then because it sure as hell didn't read that way to me.
And like has been mentioned we don't want to give any low lifes that read this public forum an idea.

Galaxy... Have a think, do you honestly think anyone contemplating making a fake GTHO (to pass off as real) was just given this idea by Vincenzo right now?

[galaxy xr8]

Originally Posted by mike_nofx

Galaxy... Have a think, do you honestly think anyone contemplating making a fake GTHO (to pass off as real) was just given this idea by Vincenzo right now?

No it's not like it hasn't been done before now has it, no one has ever tried to palm of a faker but being a public forum and all, maybe we should consider what we type before hand.

If you had of read or quoted my other post in reference to his you would see what I mean't and my thought's on the matter upmost, I also was not the only one to mention what was said by him about doing so on a public forum, didn't care to quote the other person though did you, who also mentioned it before me .

Anyway my point being is that anyone that wishes to do such a thing should suffer more then just the law, god help them I say.

[jamies]

A guy in Tassie who sold a Gt that ended up being a fake. He did jail time for fraud.. That should be a lesson to other guys changing ID plates or selling fake muscle cars.

[flappist]

ok enough.

Any more unfounded accusations WILL get a holiday.