not to mention the base GTS 4 door was 253 with 4spd and 3:08 diff (standard form)SS was 253 4spd with 3:36 diff , so in theory the ss would have been a bit quicker down the line than a basic GTS/4.

Dr Terry

P.S. You beat me to it Byron.



hahahahhahaha Behave Dr behave

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Originally posted by hqgts
Holden used a few Acronyms in the HK - HX period...

GTS
LS
LE
SS
any others?

did holden assign an "acronym" to a performance/luxury level regardless of whether it had 2 doors or 4...

I am not sure whether SS was an acronym or not but the fact that it was a belmont base with GTS gear fitted standard meant it needed an identifying moniker...

Al

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LE and LS are unique to coupe, SS is unique to 4 door in Holden but was on the coupe in Torana, but did migrate to the ute in 1998.

Im not sure the SS is any different to Sandman, except the Sandman was available on Belmont and Kingswood in HQ-HJ and had a wider engine and transmission and colour/trim choice. LOL maybe I just convinced myself that Sandman is actually closer to a GTS 4 door!

So others could be (although not all are acronyms as such):

Sandman;
Deville (in HQ);
SL (HZ only though);
Vacationer (HZ only?);
SL/E (HZ only);
Maybe stretch to Ambulance as it was as different to a normal HJ-HX tonner as a Monaro LS was to a Monaro;

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If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords?

Sorry Byron obviously misread your post.
Its funny print can do that.
I just laugh when these cars come up as Kingswwod and Belmont always get mentioned, usually derogatory
Sorry Doctor Terry as well.

Anyone else see this sell on ebay a few weeks ago? Pretty good dollars for a car that did not have the original motor in it.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/w...sPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Unless you had original documents it would be hard to prove the original motor is still there, if an exchange motor was fitted years ago and was cast around the same time as the build you would be hard pressed to say otherwise, it would not bother me if a cars engine was changed as long as it was at least period to the car ie: hq-hq series engine fitted.
If your after concours fair enough if not big deal.

I emailed the seller about whether the motor was original or not and he was honest enough to confirm that it was not. It may not matter to some buyers but it certainly devalues the car to some degree.

What engine/trans configuration is your car Johniz?

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Mine is a 308 4 speed combo and all has been checked and varified that is correct by Holden Australia and Monaro club of S.A.
Has some paper work but not up to date or filled in properly.
Carby and block all date matched for 3/74 and tags match body and chassis

This is what i have been told so is what im passing on

J

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Originally posted by Warren Turnbull
Byron, dont forget the SS wagons, started with the VY "braggin wagon" and now the VE.

Also your list of accranyms, if these are for options, then SL/E was optional in VC/H and JB wagons.

Deville was the Brougham replacement.

Warren

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I didnt forget them, but they have 4 doors so to me they are lumped in with sedans.

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If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords?

Thanks Byron for that
It looks ok with plenty of potential. The problem is I already have a violet one in my garage. Its the Lettuce Alone I need and I will pay a good dollar for one. My search continues