More Monaro Mischief!! & this one's owned by a Kiwi Chick !!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thanks for taking us along to New Zealand! Very nice vehicles. I have never seen these exact vehicles. I really like the designs of them.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it !!

[@bossboily1276]

Engine options where 350 chev 308 253 Holden V8s and 202 six

[@jasonparker1926]

You could probably get a 173 if you were a real tightarse!

[@bossboily1276]

@ yeah in a Belmont coupe 3 on the tree

[@jayweiss4378]

Nice to see a few classic cars in the family and people smiling….. that’s a great life 😎

[@wildman318]

I love the colour of that Ute and those rims

[@danaglass5394]

Dana "60" Glass. Very coooool! She's driving on the wrong side of the road LOL.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yeah it's a trip switching sides of the road!

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

As an American, I've never seen a Holden in person. But even I was sad to hear about it going away. The cars they made were just awesome. I don't know how well I would do in a right hand drive car. But I would love to have an old Holden. Monaro, Commodore, a Ute, whatever. I don't know much about them. But every one I've seen looks like something I would like. By the way, if that's a shed, then I live in a mansion 😂. My shed is barely big enough for my lawnmower. I want a shed like that

[@wildman318]

I’m a American, I was in Australia in 2019 for the Mad Max 40th anniversary. I’ve seen many Holdens like this at a car show that I went to. They’re beautiful cars I wish America got these and sold them at a general motors dealership.

[@LetGaiaLive]

I’m envious of your mate’s shed and equipment!😃 Way cool 😎

[@marktaylor6837]

I have dreamed of moving to New Zealand for over 35 years..... (now more than ever). The entire country is stunning. Thanks for the wonderful content Chris. Have a safe flight back to the States. ☮️ on 🌎

[@wildman318]

I love this mates shed. It’s what I would love to have here in America.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Agreed!!

[@wildman318]

@ How long are you going to be in New Zealand ???

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

@ till the 3rd of Jan

[@wildman318]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 merry Christmas

[@aussiedazvk4djh889]

Great video Kiwi. love the cars. Have a Marry Christmas mate. 👍

[@strokermaverick]

The Holden cars, are so cool!

[@LaurieEdwards-mg2gt]

I am loving those uses,very cool looking.always thought it was a shame Vauxhall in the UK did not build something similar .thanks for showing them.enjoy your holiday in nz.

[@fishgeralding9224]

Nice shed!👍

[@stevesadusky8634]

Thanks for sharing kiwi!!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@johnhutchinson9714]

HQ GTS Monaro also came with an optional 350 in Australia, not sure if it was an option in NZ.

[@MikeInBendOregon]

They have a really nice place. It's interesting to see how different car things are in other countries, but also how much they are the same...

[@LetGaiaLive]

Double headlights were LS, as they were a two door Premier, which also had dual headlights. But the fronts easily interchange on all the HQ models.

[@wildman318]

Thanks for sharing this video

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!!

[@dewreckdeberjack9618]

Does the motor turn in the opposite direction? 😁

[@TheLowerman]

Cool, showing us something different. Great adventure!!

[@Zane-63AP5]

Great looking HQ GTS Monaro

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! ☕️👀😎👍 : So far the cars you have show case unbelievable & very good looking cars ! 🌲🎅🏼🧑‍🎄🥃

[@LongIslandMopars]

Mr 🐝!!

[@phillipleeds296]

Nice car. 350s were available in the GTS. Cheers.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Cheers mate!!

[@Coronetguy]

Kinda looks like an impala slept with a barracuda.

[@LongIslandMopars]

😂

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

🤔🤔😁😎

[@johnhutchinson9714]

Very much Pontiac inspired.

[@PatandDoopypoopy]

Yes! I was staring at it and thinking what does it look like, why does it look familiar?? Yep- it's a crossbred, auto breastfed, not inbred, car thingamathingy.

[@DeepseaSteve]

@@johnhutchinson9714 no

[@PhilDodgeFury]

They look awesome on the road

[@deandee8082]

nice El Camino .. did you guys ever get any 454 LS6, 7, or 8 cowl induction units? bee's knee's here in the states, the LS COPO 1970, 4 spd.. Chevelle, (Malibu) they go high as $250k usd .. some rare convertibles and coupes, nuts... they like to claim they were the quickest 1/4 miles cars of that era, many would argue the Buick 455 wildcats or the Mopar Hemis were, specially a lil' Dart 426 Hemi car.. 1000lbs lighter than the Malibu..

[@bradeastham5494]

What a set up all right!

[@jefscoupe32]

You should have pulled that Toyota along side of the GTS to show the size comparison. People say about my 55 Chevy: "OOooh, those were BIG, heavy cars..." No, not really. I'm really loving the Monaros. What year models are we talking about? If I compare to a Chevelle, I'd say early 70s. Love that bubble-ish rear window. And the UTE blew me away. Definitely show us some updates of that one as he goes along. Loved seeing the dog running over and jumping into the cow (I'm assuming) watering tub. LOL

[@johna1160]

As a Yank, I can't hear the word ute without thinking of the court scene in My Cousin Vinnie.

[@straybullitt]

"Da two utes"

[@craigjones2878]

Hi Kiwi, maybe you could explain Holdens 253 and 308 engines for your American viewers. The LS Monaro was like a Premier coupe so it got the twin headlight front like the Premiers. The GTS was a sports model based off the Kingswood. See if you can find a nice XA-XC two door hardtop while you’re back home.

[@ldnwholesale8552]

253 308 aka Plastic Fantastic was reputedly based on a Pontiac Forklift engine. Though really a clean sheet of paper. They are lighter than a Chev and not as strong, hence the Plastic Fantastic moniker. Huge appetite for cams and lifters totally stock. Heads are poor as is the valve size. 253 is an econo engine with a 2bbl. 308 with Q jet was far better and go ok stock until they eat a cam, burn or break a piston and on occasion eat up bearings as well. Oh and headgaskets too are suspect.

[@craigjones2878]

@ thanks mate, you saved Kiwi the trouble. Despite those limitations people have built some pretty stout engines. I always regarded them as too small, one of many reasons I’m a Ford and Pontiac guy.

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

The tail lights and bumper remind me of a large Chrysler from the mid to early seventies. Probably the only way I'll be able to see the country.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I got more coming your way😁👍😎

[@testpilot6456]

Just double checked with a friend, he says around 400 , 350 Muncie GTS coupes& about the same for the LS 350 auto coupes.

[@Grandadsjunk]

Mighty monaro cool shed Chris brother you will be loving being home for a bit checking everything out

[@DeansofNomadica]

Hmm... VERY interesting. Even the New Zealand dog walks on the opposite side!

[@DanEBoyd]

I'd be hard-pressed to return home if I was down there!!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

$12 a gallon for gas .....

[@harrysatin5110]

Is it sub frame like a Camaro? Holden Camaro. @1:18

[@roflman]

Yes almost identical to a 68-70 Camaro/Firebird/Nova etc. The Utes however are full frame like an El Camino but leaf sprung as pictured at 7:15

[@TAVOAu]

Nice😊

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Got that roof on yet?😉😎

[@Russeljfinch]

Yeah come on man where is the do over on that repair ?😉

[@TAVOAu]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Not even contemplating it yet. Got a few days off next week, so I'll start carefully picking the donor one off. Can't go damaging that now 😖

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

@ it's a task. Last time I did it I was pretty merciless on the donors inner structure in order to get to the skin off with minimal damage and least amount of work 😁😎

[@TAVOAu]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 Thanks Kiwi. The plan at this stage, is to cut the framework below the drip rail spotwelds, then on the ground, clean off the excess.

[@Techbitznpcs]

253 was the base model V8, 308 was the next level and top of the range was the 350 in the HQ series. Monaro models where LS, SS and GTS available is 4 door or coupe versions.

[@ThomasDahlmann-ob3rw]

Glad that you are bilingual, and able to translate Kiwi to American! I'm curious about vehicle registration and inspection. Things like what government limitations on modifying cars.

[@franklemesurier]

Its hard to judge the size of these cars .. Is it similar in size to a 70 or 71 chevelle ? thanks Frank from canada

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yes, comparable to a nova/ chevelle😁👍😎

[@paulhoogeveen7353]

Weren't 1 tonne Holden utes 4 speed manual compared to HQ's 3 speed???

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I'm really not sure mate but 4speeds were quite upmarket...

[@vilefly]

The Holdens featured here remind me of the Chevelle and El Camino vehicles. Both are related and can swap parts.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yes!! Exactly right sir !

[@waynepirihi9769]

My hometown…welcome home kiwi

[@488ci]

Cool looking car, the steering wheel needs to be moved over to the correct location 😕🤠

[@robv3169]

Thanks enjoy your content always informative and interesting. Are you heading up for the Meguires Coffee and Classics at Ellerslie this weekend?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yes!! Taking the Mustang. Come say Hi!!

[@robv3169]

@ Great look forward to a catch up and say Hi I’ll be there with my Monaro.

[@ozzyrock1523]

Yeah dogg real nice..🦁

[@LongIslandMopars]

It looks like a 3/4 scale cross of an Impala and Gran Prix.

[@douglasatkinson2476]

Size wise, how does a manaro compare with a Nova?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Similar, midsize cars in American terms but considered a large car down under😎👍

[@derekhobbs1102]

You can't ignore the Pontiac influence in the rear end design, especially when following one on the road.

[@wildman318]

I don’t have any problems with trying to understand the language barrier. I hope to get back to Australia soon, I miss all my friends there.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

You'll get there bud 😁😎

[@RickyMeninger]

Why didn't Ford and Chevy offer those body styles in the US. You guys are so lucky

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I guess they had enough mid size cars without importing others that would compete with the home grown models.

[@derekhobbs1102]

Today was first time I've noticed difference between ute and 1 tonner B pillars.

[@AUmarcus]

GTS sedans/coupes and LS coupes all had the 350 as an option in Australia.

[@deanstevenson7517]

LS was similar spec to the 4 door Premier, semi luxo.

[@thewholls7176]

Good job Kiwi. I think holden made Toranas’s on the assembly line in the 1970s. I wonder if they made any Monaros…….

[@Blanchy10]

Show us some Aussie Fords!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

The Fords are coming bud😉😎👍

[@GSimpsonOAM]

My father was looking for a family car in the late 70's He bought a 71 XY Falcon wagon. Did look at HQs but even then they were very rusty.

[@Beanerds]

Well done Kiwi , how's about tracking down a couple of Chrysler Valiant Chargers ? , a 265 HEMI6 and a 360 would be cool Merry Christmas mate from Australia ( ex KIWI ) .

[@bigmatlock62]

Not coming to Whakatane by chance?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I will be down in Tauranga on the 27th

[@TheGforcead]

Opel mid size El Camino, El Camino is Spanish for "the Way ' or the road, kinda looks like Chevelle.

[@barrycuda3769]

I think the LS Monaro is the 2door version of a Premier.

[@4ndy530]

Tridents and Eagers are now world famous! Definitely 14x8, 245/50. Rear indicator lenses are the wrong way around, red reflector should be to the outside! 👍

[@robertmorris6529]

Some people like to be different !

[@deandee8082]

so GM shut the plant down in 21'.. man thats sucks, so no more support at all? some 2021 must still be under warranty?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

GM Australia is still operating but they don't build their own cars anymore. Everything is imported and badged Holden

[@testpilot6456]

Gts 350 coupe ,muncie 4 speed ,Holden made about 150.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Wow is that all they made? Rare!!

[@norryone]

Hey Kiwi, wouldn't be a bad idea doing a bit of showcase on Monaros including the earlier ones and a bit of history on how they came to be, seems everyone is pretty interested in the design vs the US models, at the end of the day they probably did have designing cues from the Pontiacs and Chevs etc ?

[@DeepseaSteve]

GTS could be optioned with a 350 from the factory. Maybe it wasn’t an option in NZ

[@Russeljfinch]

Now I’d resto mod that Monaro 😉 ….no love for us Aussie/Kiwi mopar guys 😮

[@kelvinevans6404]

I'm going to buy some fush and chups

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Good that you have the correct pronunciation 🤪👍😎

[@garthharris8721]

Aussie muscle 💪

[@brendonthompson1691]

4 speed muncie factory?sagnaw?

[@TheOldParakaoStoreCafeBar]

Small world Kiwi that’s a good friend of mine Hayden brother In law and sister-in-law If you want to see some old American iron come and check out our place 😂take it easy mate 👍🏼🍻🇳🇿😎

[@RoyMiller-d8y]

😊

[@gulfy09]

I'll bet kiwi is dying to get back to work..

[@StevenMilne-sm4fk]

Worth a pretty penny there peeps🤑jelly bean mags..

[@SidewaysTA]

I am the Night Rider...

[@ManuelPerez-ip4bb]

Just fumigating the mozzies mate.

[@drifterdrifter9558]

Those tyres are 10 years out of date lol

[@nickbruni8041]

👌🏼⛽️✔️

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

👍👍🙂🇨🇦

[@lessharratt8719]

Slip it in????? HaHaHa.

[@SOLDOZER]

I see the problem with the car. Steering wheel is installed improperly on the wrong side.

[@NZMOPAR]

Nope it's in the right place lol😂😂😂

[@AUmarcus]

Nope, it's on the "right" side.

[@alanwhite3280]

You have to look at it from the upsidedown direction.😊

[@Mercmad]

A Muncie in a hq? I doubt it. Any four speed cars ( detective cars etc) had the seriously crap Aussie four speed which are woeful and failure prone .

[@paulhoogeveen7353]

Bloke who used to get the waste oil locally used a HQ Monaro back in the 80's!!!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Wow that's wild😎👍

[@paulhoogeveen7353]

@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 From memory it was brown 202 with a vinyl roof, a Monaro but it was no Charger.

[@orlandopockets6372]

6x9's!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

6x9's ??

[@robertmorris6529]

Remember Kodak ?

[@straybullitt]

That was the first thing that I noticed. Even the Aussies and Kiwis couldn't resist cutting up their cars to add sound systems. I cringe at the thought of how many package trays and door panels that I destroyed by installing speakers in them!!! 😱

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

@ yeah I'm guilty of that too!😬

[@orlandopockets6372]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 the speakers on the rear deck look like 6"x9" ovals which were the generally accepted minimum amount of speaker at the time haha. they generally came in a 3-way configuration with the large oval, then a mid and tweeter on a bar in front of the woofer but under the grill.

[@damienBeelzebub]

Lovely old cars mate BUT the LS did not get the 350 cu,, ls was the luxury coupe and not regarded as a Monaro,, The 350 chev was limited to the 2 door and 4 door HQ Monaro,,,

[@robertmorris6529]

Aah the mythical 4 door Monaro ! ( SS sedan ?)