Hey,

Yeah yea...I'm gonna need a little help from you Aussie mates. Ya see, the wonderfull folks at Holden Australia were kind enough to send me 2 full color brochure books(all the way to me in the US!!), one of the Ute/1 Tonner, and one of the Monaro! :grinyes:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/blubaja03/ute6.bmp

So, I got myself another GTO kit, black one, to keep as a GTO. The red one is gonna be my Holden.
I'm not sure if I can make the Ute. It would need some extensive body work on the arse section.(new tailights, wider at the rearmost, new rear bumper-I'm still a noob at bodywork) I would also need 5 lug steel wheels. I have a few 4 lug steelies, so I just need a few tips to fix them, or are there any 5 lug steelies out there in resin?
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/blubaja03/ute5.bmp
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/blubaja03/ute4.bmp

The 1 Tonner would be easier, and cooler to me. I like the look of utility stuff, the Ute is a beaut' tho..Enough of my talk already..pics....

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/blubaja03/ute3.bmp
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/blubaja03/ute.bmp
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/blubaja03/ute2.bmp

Thanks,
Frank X.

Nice! I guess this is the modern version of the ElCamino, huh? Pretty ambitious conversion, but you seem to be right on track.

Sweet. I can see the ute shape already!
Do you know what model it will be? VZ or VU?
The VY/Z has straight edged front lights while the VU is the same as the 2003 pontiac model your starting with.

Wow i like this car a lot, kinda of like an earlier el camino, and i love el caminos :D Keep up the good work Frank!

Have you tried some Australin resin websites for a VU body or even tray? It'd be worth a shot to try looking first, or in a while companies might release the one tonners and sedans to put over the GTO interior & chassis.

the hsv maloo is nice >
http://img131.echo.cx/img131/4404/maloor810246kw.jpg

Wow! It's like a Holden fest in the forum. This by far is the most interesting iteration. Now the sedan! Anyone?! LoL... Good luck Frank.

hey man, I am really liking your idea and the work you're doing on your conversion! :biggrin: Keep up the good work man!!

hey man, I am really liking your idea and the work you're doing on your conversion! :biggrin: Keep up the good work man!!
:1:

Serbian born http://home.iprimus.com.au/mitrovic/au-flag1-s.gif and proud of it!

Rock on with the Holden's and Fords!!!!!!!!!! :ylsuper:

Nice project once again. I hope you will have the time and will to finish it.

This should be interesting! My mate just bought himself the Maloo R8 in black. It looks awesome!
There shouldn't be any difficulty getting reference pics if you need any Frank X?

Hows your progress going, Frank X?

have you decided on a tray or "body" ute yet?

Hey,

Sorry I haven't posted anything in a bit. I will make the 1 Tonner version. But if that turns out well, I will make the Ute also. It will have the older fascia. I am hoping Stump, Fusionrr, and I can share parts when they and I are finished? Thanks for the support guys. I'll work on this one today and post up.

Frank X.

Ok. Not that much progress. I think I want this to be the 4wd version. Do any of ya'll have pics of the setup they use for the 4wd? Would help alot.

Fender flraes to me modded..stolen from explorer kit.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/blubaja03/ute7.bmp
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/blubaja03/ute9.bmp
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/blubaja03/ute8.bmp

Frank X.

Hey Frank, I'm liking this very much.... :thumbsup:

The idea of 4 x 4 sounds good too, I'll see if I can find you some info and pics to help along....

There has been a ute (2001 model, I think..) available from a guy down here, but they're rare as rockin horse sh.. !!! The guy was very part-time and casual about them, I dont think he made many...Though I have a mate that got one......Very thick casting...... :uhoh: :shakehead

Parts sharing/swapping should not be any worries Frank... :wink:

Keep her going Mate, lookin good.

cheers stump :aus:

Here Frank, try these...

Holden (http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/)

Concept cars (http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/action/conceptcarspecs?modelid=20003)

The 4 x 4 is due for release next year, by the looks of it....
Not many pics unfortunatly.....

cheers stump :aus:

http://www.americancarfans.com/news/2050203.002/2050203.002.1L.jpg

I was thinking this. but with the older grille. Is that -willimo-prototypically- correct? I love the 4dr version! Reminds me so much of Baja...which makes me think...Why Subaru never introduced it down there to market it. Bah...O well...

Thanks,
Frank X.

You champion - go the aussie cars

Looking cool!

share/swap , no problems..

So you gonna build every holden ute, hey?

What about a SST, 1 tonner with jarra wood tray?

ha, what a crappy mailbox. :grinno:

so, what are you going to use as a donor body for the 1tonner?

I am making one from the PL GTO.

Update. I will be using these wheels Will sent me on the One Tonner.

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/3456/willimowheels4tp.jpg

Thanks

I want those wheels!!

That Looks like a Hard project. But fun.. anyway good luck . more progress pics would be nice

Cheers

Thanks for the comments and support. I would like some more progress outta me too.

lol

The wheels are a close match i guess. I got them on my 1:1 car ('86 VL Commodore).

Done any body work lately on this Blubaja?

Thought about the rear chassis yet?

Nice project.good to see some more aussie stuff.

Nothing man..:( Nothing in a while. I might use a rear or a pickup frame I have lying around. Or scratchbuild one.

frank, i assume your using an AMT kit or similar to make the conversion? what did it start of as?

where did u get the model in your signature pic, the one between your fingers? is it a kit or diecast?

u have given me an idea, i'll could get any estate/station wagon kit and convert it into a pick-up by removing half to three quarters of the roof, filling the lines for the rear door, use the rear window and frame and move it inwards to creat new window behind the driver, and a piece of sheet plastic for the rear cover to hide the ugliness in the back

michael

where did u get the model in your signature pic, the one between your fingers? is it a kit or diecast?


:lol2:

frank, i assume your using an AMT kit or similar to make the conversion? what did it start of as?

where did u get the model in your signature pic, the one between your fingers? is it a kit or diecast?

u have given me an idea, i'll could get any estate/station wagon kit and convert it into a pick-up by removing half to three quarters of the roof, filling the lines for the rear door, use the rear window and frame and move it inwards to creat new window behind the driver, and a piece of sheet plastic for the rear cover to hide the ugliness in the back

michael

1. I used the Polar Lights '03 Pontiac. GTO kit.

2. Are you serious dude? I'd have to go with it's a mutimedia built up with a metal formed body.:devil: hehe..that's my 1:1. I took a pic of it from this fire watch tower about 150 ft up.

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/1437/uphigh7fk.jpg

3. Yes!!! Please o please make my BAJA!! :biggrin:

The 4wd version comes in Crewman form which is the dual cab you like, nothing like a 4WD LS1 with no weight in the back...if you know what I mean ;)

Those interceptors look great, best wheel Holden have ever come up with IMO..

Are you serious dude? I'd have to go with it's a mutimedia built up with a metal formed body.:devil: hehe..that's my 1:1. I took a pic of it from this fire watch tower about 150 ft up.

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/1437/uphigh7fk.jpg


i see :(

Yes!!! Please o please make my BAJA!! :biggrin:

if u follow my idea, u probably make your own like the one tonner your doing

michael