That's a beaut Ute there Don. You did us Aussie's proud. And yes a HJ/X is about right for that model. If you want to see the whole series of those Ute's I did a video Titled Building the Ultimate Matchbox Ute Muster. on my channel. Cheers JV
@diecastflashback333127 күн бұрын
I feel better now that an expert has approved. I will most definitely watch the video. Cheers Don ✌️😎
@martindaredare27 күн бұрын
Now that's a brilliant transformation. Don looks amazing
@diecastflashback333127 күн бұрын
Thanks Martin it was fun✌️😎
@t2300113 күн бұрын
Green was a bold choice, looks great. Fantastic brush work on the lights, grill, and door handles. With the cattle guard removed you can see a resemblance to the El Camino of the same period.
@diecastflashback333113 күн бұрын
Thanks
@diecastRR27 күн бұрын
You chose nice colors. Successful renovation. I really like the details. Best wishes
@diecastflashback333127 күн бұрын
Thank you very much! I had fun. Thanks for watching ✌️😎
@briansdiecastthailandstoth674728 күн бұрын
Great work Don .On that HJ Holden ute...The bars on the front are Roo bars ..Kangeroos jump out infront of you at night ..in the outback...
@diecastflashback333128 күн бұрын
Cool, didn't know that. Thanks for watching ✌️😎
@johnroberts83822 күн бұрын
Beautiful work, thank you 👍👍👍 Take care, Melbourne, Australia
@diecastflashback333122 күн бұрын
I much appreciate that, thanks for watching ✌️😎
@johnroberts83822 күн бұрын
@@diecastflashback3331 👍
@alaricbragg784319 күн бұрын
Old family car when I was little was a green Holden wagon from the 1970s. You definitely got the green right!
@diecastflashback333119 күн бұрын
Oh great! Appreciate it ✌️😎
@alaricbragg784319 күн бұрын
@@diecastflashback3331 You're welcome. While the real standard Holden Ute had a more convex opening at the back, there have been countless body modifications by hot rod and drag racing enthusiasts resulting in similar customisations to your 'resto.' Especially in New Zealand, where I am from. I had the original toy you restored and modified. But mine had 7UP logos and was re-named a 'Ruff Trek.'
@redtrux..000..FIRE.26 күн бұрын
That's a you beaut ute. Well done ! 👨🚒👍🇦🇺🦘
@diecastflashback333126 күн бұрын
Thanks much appreciated ✌️😎🇺🇸🍻🇭🇲
@ripwreckraceway22 күн бұрын
that's a very cool custom man shared liked loved !
@diecastflashback333122 күн бұрын
Appreciate it dude ✌️😎
@luispinedo856628 күн бұрын
Gran trabajo, Don ! 🤩🇪🇦
@diecastflashback333128 күн бұрын
Gracias amigo ✌️😎🇺🇸
@sand8able26 күн бұрын
Holden is a GM product , so more like a Chevy. From a former Holden driver from Australia.
@diecastflashback333126 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌️😎
@paulburfield357427 күн бұрын
Still got two of them in minute condition from childhood. Had 3 but lost one somewhere
@diecastflashback333127 күн бұрын
That's cool, great childhood memories thanks for watching ✌️😎
@jesterger28 күн бұрын
Nice work!
@diecastflashback333128 күн бұрын
Thanks appreciate it ✌️😎
@sand8able26 күн бұрын
Great job on the ute. I think you might find the grill is off a Holden 1 ton ute. Might find 1 close to the right 1 in the Chevy Chevelle castings?.