HR Holden Restoration Glenn and Julie Bailey

Here is the photo story from when I purchased my car in 2009.
Then rebuilding the original engine in 2011 & then a full bare metal restoration starting in late 2013, up to completion in 2016.

[@jackm7681]

Great work mate, looks perfect 👍

[@istp1967]

I'm getting misty eyed 😊 She's gorgeous ❤👍👍👍👍

[@glennbailey9909]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@patrickbryant5224]

Fantastic work! Looks like it has just come off the assembly line.

[@glennbailey9909]

Thanks for your kind words Patrick !

[@bigears4426]

The poor things rusted quickly, most within 10 years had holes everywhere. It looks very luxurious, it never left the factory this good

[@glennbailey9909]

Thanks for your comment. Yes they rusted out very quickly. My car spent it's early life in Western Australia. No doubt, that was the reason why it didn't have any serious rust issues.

[@keithmason3461]

Love to see the happiness in you're eyes and smile. Brother well done, hope you still have her? God bless.

[@glennbailey9909]

Hi Keith, thanks for your kind words. Yes I still have her !

[@TrudgeRC]

Awesome job. Looks fantastic! In MUCH better condition than mine, but I'm hoping I can still save the old girl one day.

[@glennbailey9909]

Allan Trudgeon Thanks Allan. Good luck with your restoration. Cheers Glenn.

[@Itsnotmeok01]

Beautiful restoration 👍 I'm going to be doing one myself soon, just need the time and money lol

[@glennbailey9909]

Thanks for your kind words. Good luck with you restoration. Take your time & have a plan of all the things you want to do. Cheers Glenn.

[@timothymccoy1893]

Absolutely fantastic resto done right.... great job 👍

[@glennbailey9909]

Hi Tim, thanks for your comments, it's much appreciated. Cheers Glenn.

[@themoneyhub7893]

Bloody awesome mate !! What a journey !!

[@Johnny-dz6vl]

I just wish that GM made the 2door version

[@fitzyholden1036]

Beautiful job mate. All the subtle mods fitted in well. Thin white walls like original would look better but that's a personal taste thing I spose.

[@glennbailey9909]

Thanks for your kind words '' Fitzy " . Yes we all have different taste on things. It would be boring if we all had the same taste. Cheers Glenn.

[@glen20rainman56]

Excellent...

[@muratoz2931]

Mate could you shake the camera enough??? Stuffed a great moment of nostalgia, I love that car, it's my first in 67. Thanks anyway.

[@glennbailey9909]

Hi Murat, not quite sure what you mean by, could you shake the camera enough. Not sure what device you were watching it on. I have just watched it again on my computer & phone, there isn't any camera shaking, unfortunately the music soundtrack has been muted by KZbin. Regards Glenn.

[@duggyblu]

I stumbled accross this video while trying to find out the bolt size for attaching the bellhousing to an early model 186 block. I think they are 3/8 UNC. In which case these bolts have bee in and out several times because they are a bit sloppy. I may have to drill them out and tap them to 7/16. I would be grateful for your opinion. Do you still have the HR? I think they were one of the best looking holdens. I repainted one for a friend in 74/75. It looked beautiful but it didn't measure up to yours. Cheers Doug.

[@glennbailey9909]

Hi Doug, I am not sure on the bolt size. I just had a look at the HR workshop manual, which doesn't tell you. It should be ok to drill & tap them to the next size, or maybe run a tap through, with the original size & get some new high tensile bolts. Yes I still have the car. Cheers Glenn.

[@jimclarke1108]

1967 again