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[Shiney005]

He did the styling on the Barneys Shirt V8 XU1.

 

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[yel327]

He did the styling on the Barneys Shirt V8 XU1.

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Yes he did but that was early in LJ. The GTS ute was completed around March 1972 and Leo played with that for a while. I have the Pointers article that states exact when he left which I think was around July-August 1972. Will check.

[LCK186]

HI the lj gtr lime green was around the feb 72 era and painted maroon same colour as the LE monaros ,  i do remember also reading about this car leo was talking about it. i cant remember which article it was, as he was talking about the promo toranas etc etc

[yel327]

HI the lj gtr lime green was around the feb 72 era and painted maroon same colour as the LE monaros ,  i do remember also reading about this car leo was talking about it. i cant remember which article it was, as he was talking about the promo toranas etc etc

 

I doubt it'd be a red metallic as per the LE, GMH didn't have anything lime it. Maybe a solid colour. I have the tags somewhere of a styling clinic HX Premier sedan painted in a trial metallic red.

 

August 1972 was the end of Leo's first stint at GMH.

[u1 71]

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[Shiney005]

I would say it is a shame it has a Powerglide and nine inch in it. At least one of the prototypes had the relocated fuel cap. 

[RallyRed]

May be my old memory...but were the factory V8 fuel caps a bit higher in the C pillar?

[S pack]

May be my old memory...but were the factory V8 fuel caps a bit higher in the C pillar?

From my old memory the filler caps on Joe's Lone O'ranger V8 GTR were high enough to be just below the rear parcel shelf but not so high as to look like the car is wearing ear muffs.

That's a F#rd fuel cap on that silver LJ.

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[xgtr]

Lgm over white. It's on my old HDD. I'll get you pictures when I can. The steering column has been relocated.

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[xgtr]

Harry kept them under a tarp?

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[xgtr]

RE the green car. Possibly Lgn336.

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[xgtr]

The name's Allen btw. Not Blake. Cheers.

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[xgtr]

I was asked to do this btw. I hope you enjoy

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[xgtr]

Joe would insist I have a responsibility.

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[xgtr]

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[xgtr]

Old race tires?

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[LJ RB30]

Hmmm only one having a conversation me thinks🤪

[xgtr]

2-firestone deluxe champion, 1 - Esso e -420 and the last one I can't even read it just has a serial number.

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Hmmm only one having a conversation me thinks

Got your attention though.

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[LJ RB30]

2-firestone deluxe champion, 1 - Esso e -420 and the last one I can't even read it just has a serial number.

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Got your attention though.

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But zero comprehension

[AbsynthHatch]

Someone is either very clever or in need of some serious help.

I guess we will never know.

[morganhanns]

Just looking at this 

 

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interesting car ALJ 003xxA

Was first Rego with JP1047XX not JP102XXX as per vin disc 

In South Australia  

then came back to Vic 11/7/72 LEY7XX Rego plated with a motor Prefix QT  a V8 motor 

i love the history on these Dual filler cars 

Does anybody have more photos of these rare twin filler cars and info on then and where are they today ?

cheers 

[S pack]

Just looking at this 

 

interesting car ALJ 003xxA

Was first Rego with JP1047XX not JP102XXX as per vin disc 

In South Australia  

then came back to Vic 11/7/72 LEY7XX Rego plated with a motor Prefix QT  a V8 motor 

i love the history on these Dual filler cars 

Does anybody have more photos of these rare twin filler cars and info on then and where are they today ?

cheers 

Oh FFS. 

Press test car.

82911JL194040

ALJ00347A

Baroda Silver MKII

1st registered in SA as RTW-905 - January 1972.

Registered in Victoria on 11/07/1972

VIC Rego plate LEY-768

Eng # JP102751.

 

[S pack]

Oh FFS. 

Press test car.

82911JL194040

ALJ00347A

Baroda Silver MKII

1st registered in SA as RTW-905 - January 1972.

Registered in Victoria on 11/07/1972

VIC Rego plate LEY-768

Eng # JP102751.

1st Rego in SA with engine # JP102751
 

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[morganhanns]

1st Rego in SA with engine # JP102751
 

Great stuff Dave 

Thanks for putting the numbers up in full. 

You would know the Body No? as well i would think so as i do.

Please don't get the Shits saying FFS 

I didn't want to put the full numbers up as i don't own the car.

 

Do you know much about the Lockwood Special? Joe Car (Lona Ranger) Photos etc. 

Love to know where it went 

 

And the White one would love to know where it is as well 

Have a Great Day 

[xgtr]

Q: G'day Joe. A Few Years ago my brother and I came across a car which may have been one of the v8 prototypes. would you be interested in having a chat about it?

Q: G'day Joe. A Few Years ago my brother and I came across a car which may have been one of the v8 prototypes. would you be interested in having a chat about it?

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