I had to mentally prepare myself to watch this. Palms were sweaty. Knees weak. My arms were heavy. It’s only Christmas morning but there was vomit on my Christmas sweater. Mums Christmas Spaghetti. A little mediation before hand to calm my farm. Didn’t work. A sneaky little squeal got out. So stoked for you. I’m not stoked for Kurt. He is going to land a VH tonne of fabricating.
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
Great comment mate 😅 nice work. Don't feel sorry for Kurt. He deserves everything he's gunna get with this, alot of it is his own doing lol. But working on a car with fresh paint is going to be painful...
@sheel28 ай бұрын
1 vote for leaving the boot white with the contrasting black hardware. You can't hide those beautifully crafted split tubs!!
@joz17518 ай бұрын
Im a painter by trade an i still dont know what colour to paint my car, has only been 10 years! I love that 'Fresh' clean white look, youve done it All the right way m8 good work this thing will survive forever now
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
And even when you think you've decided, you still change your mind lol. Now this is done, this car should outlive me
@bigal8788 ай бұрын
Car looks great mate. The white color looks crisp and fresh. Can wait to watch the reassembly 👍
@brettfairbairn84807 ай бұрын
Looks crisp mate, love the white n black look, enjoying the build. Cool 😎
@TorqHub7 ай бұрын
Thanks Brett, glad you're enjoying it mate, plenty more to come!
@akak8648 ай бұрын
Finally a car actually done correctly Well done Top job
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, I know we see alot of bog jobs online but there's plenty who get the job done right 👌 If you like this one, you should see the bare metal file finish restorations by the Adamson Auto Body channel! Their stuff is next level.
@Evanzie6 ай бұрын
My first love was a white 308 VH Sl/E. So you have my attention! It's also the car I regret selling the most :(
@semitones8 ай бұрын
For your safety and your paint job's safety, can I recommend beefing that front dolly up, or at least finishing some of the welds? I can just see it going bad for you.
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
It's been OK for the last 2 years, it will last until I get the K-Frame and Front struts powder coated. I'm not planning on working on the car with the dolly in place, first job will be to put it back on 4 wheels.
@ShaunDavis-jl6fr8 ай бұрын
Merry Xmass! Two years not a bad time frame when looking at numerous repairs it needed especially with that high quality work. Worth the wait tbh. White SLE cool...rarely see them.
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
You can't rush art, as they say! The extra time certainly pays off!
@AndrewPocko8 ай бұрын
Looks awesome Jeff. White and black always work well together. Looking forward to seeing you piece it back together
@carsnthingsrestos318 ай бұрын
That’s cool buddy, now the fun begins. Merry Christmas boys from all of us at Cars n Things Restos.
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
Yep, this is the easy part for us done... now the real work begins lol Have a great Xmas boys, and hope you have a killer time at summernats!
@rhyshiscox93868 ай бұрын
+1 for white. So underrated. A colour you can add whatever accents you want. Ooooooh buddy. What a journey you're about to embark on. 🤣 👌
@stevekeenes40308 ай бұрын
Cool as mate, i had a VH SL/E with a VK front grill. Red Velour interior was mint... wish i still had it... looking forward to seeing the finished product here.
@PunsandPizza8 ай бұрын
Looks awesome mate, gald you got your baby back. keen to see the rest of the build happen.
@Kaedyn868 ай бұрын
What an absolute pearler cannot wait to see this beaut coke together that white is super crisp bro Kudos to Simon and the guys
@scotthunter16398 ай бұрын
Looks bloody fantastic brother well done.. The original looks killer really suits it I reckon..
@cpzmelbs8 ай бұрын
Haters will say its a formula varient of the original colour code!! Grr bin it! One of my favourite things about (most) whites, it suits both black and silver wheels magnificently. And every colour in between 😂 Enjoy it mate
@quick35578 ай бұрын
Bring on the 383!!!! Ooost #LSKILLER 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
@gstoj74678 ай бұрын
Welldone dude...the vh come up mint looks better than the factory 💪💪💪good thing take time ...the guys that did all the body work wow they are guns at what they do🙌🙌🙌☝️☝️☝️wen its finished wow that's going to be One tuff car cant wait to see the next episode on it good on u bloke 👌👌👌👍👍👍
@AyodanDownUnder8 ай бұрын
Looks great mate, all the best for you and your family
@qtrthrottlegarage...70548 ай бұрын
Oof ... droolin! Makes want us to get stuck into my vh sl 😂 but have to finish off the vk first ... wife will kill me haha! Love how you did the rear tubs man.... ❤
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
Know the feeling mate! I'd have 3 cars on the go if I had the chance, but when you're a working class Dad, you gotta pick ya battles 😅 Thanks alot.
@frankocean5518 ай бұрын
Only advice I can offer.. having pretty much finished a VH myself.. do the hardest to access parts first. If you follow that rule you’ll be light years ahead. You’ll know when you forget that rule and kick yourself every time you remove something you’ve already fitted. Oh and wax n grease remover by the 10ltr bottle from the green shed, with q-tips and various assortments of soft/hard rags will be your best friend. Oh and autoglym plastic gel/reviver. And the rest of their products!
@RestoHubAU8 ай бұрын
Awesome Christmas present! Looks amazing, cant wait to see it progress. 👌
@beaubailey75478 ай бұрын
Bro I wasn't a fan of the white but wen u opened the bonnet to that bay I fell in love an then the boot. I cannot wait to see this thing all done. Absolutely Awesome and look forward to the content. Merry Christmas guys!!!!
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. The colour mightvlook a bit plain now, but will really come into its own once it's populated with the dressed up engine, trims, and interior stuff I reckon 👌 It'll be a slow grind, but it will get there! Have a great Xmas mate 🍻
@biastv12348 ай бұрын
Nice one .
@jezza30458 ай бұрын
Man that is cleeeeeean!! 😍😍 Looking forward to the future vids on this 👊🤓 Merry Christmas legends!
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas to you also mate
@craigmandall94208 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas boys
@LRogan5208 ай бұрын
Beautiful been looking forward to this ❤
@honestpat77898 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas. This rig is looking neat 👌
@kurtbryce98878 ай бұрын
Nice work mate looks schmick 👌 Hard not to feel overwhelmed at the beginning, do something’s that aren’t in order but make you inspired grill and headlights are one , can always pop em out again. Also try not to sink to many rares just staring at it 😂 Merry Christmas boys keep up the great work 👍
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
Resisting the urge to slap lights trims and bumpers on straight away 😅 but just don't want to risk damaging things either. Sooo conflicting lol. Have a ripper Xmas mate 🍻
@kurtbryce98878 ай бұрын
@@TorqHub do it the Rares will be sweeter 🍹😂👍
@sjc78538 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas lads! Love your work!
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support mate, have a great Christmas!
@BADQ8 ай бұрын
Hell yeah, looks very on point. Love it! Well done... Merry Christmas guys and happy new year! Looking forward to more videos on this beast! 👌
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
Thanks Bad Q 🍻 hope you had a ripper Xmas mate.
@Cricky24118 ай бұрын
Worth every cent you’ve shelled out so far, my dream is to do this with my Ute Merry Christmas
@garethmcgregor16218 ай бұрын
Congrats Looks awesome.
@The_forgotton_one8 ай бұрын
Nothing wrong with White mate, they stand out when you put a set of wheels on them, I had a White VK I put a set of centerline auto drags on it it looked wicked, I have a VE HDT G3 which its also white with color code HDT wheels every time I take it out someone comes up to me saying how good it looks and twice I've had folks take pictures of it, so nothing wrong with White cars bro
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
White is the new black 💪🏻
@kelvinthomas3748 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas. looking great, love the white. Can't wait to follow the build. Where did you source the new front clip from? Need to replace the one in my VH. Cheers Kelvin.
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
Thanks Kelvin, it will look fantastic with bumpers and trims on. All the NOS parts I acquired by trawling FB marketplace and putting up WTB ads in early commodore groups. These bits are still out there hanging on walls of sheds across the country! You just gotta figure out who's got em, and how much cash it'll take for them to separate with it. Failing that, you may need to cut one off a wreck.
@adamsonautobody7 ай бұрын
Going to look mint blacked out 👍
@KALSPL8 ай бұрын
Clean as man love it !!!
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
Thanks Darryl 🍻 now for the hard part 😅
@KALSPL8 ай бұрын
@@TorqHub I’ll be there in a month or so I’ll come help 😆
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
Coming to motorvation mate?
@KALSPL8 ай бұрын
@@TorqHub nar the Bathurst 12 hour on same weekend unfortunately
@KALSPL8 ай бұрын
@@TorqHub scratch that it’s 2 weeks apart , possibly I’ll look into it
@jmegetkrunk8 ай бұрын
That's sooo mint,
@jaybancroft28518 ай бұрын
That looks killer mate amazing job keen to see it get put back together 👌🏽
@DavesPhone-cl6bn8 ай бұрын
Merry Xmas 🎉
@xdub1018 ай бұрын
So pumped for you boiiii! You need to mad lap the nats when she's done,, and at that time, ill be there
@gavintrawn18008 ай бұрын
That looks micky bro definitely worth the wait now the fun part! Hope ur boys doing well man merry Christmas to you and your family!
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
Now the hard part* 😅 Thanks mate, young fella is doing really great. Hope you have a great christmas 🎄
@davidt31968 ай бұрын
Ai is so good these day's that you've managed to fake a video too😂 It looks awesome, can't wait to see it come together and thanks for a killer 2023. Cheers to 2024
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
If I could figure out how to use AI that well we might be able to release alot more content 🤣 Thanks Dave, all the best for the new year 🍻
@earlycommodorecommunity8 ай бұрын
Yeeeoooww !!!
@darthsnouty8 ай бұрын
Don't scratch it!😂😂
@holdenholden89458 ай бұрын
Looking Killa dude. What do u do for a crust
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. I'm a desk jockey, logistics role in the rail industry.
@holdenholden89458 ай бұрын
@TorqHub . Good stuff done your doing a good job. Cant wait to see the build series
@TheGeforce058 ай бұрын
pity your panel beater didn't. teach you how to close a bonnet, now has dents.
@cpzmelbs8 ай бұрын
Boooo. Bad vibes dood Did santa leave you with soggy weetbix for breakfast.. Honestly, they'll be climbing in-n-out, up, down, around and through this thing putting it together. These things happen, might as well get it out of the way now. Anyways, I wouldnt sweat to much given there's gonna be a big ole HOLE in it lol
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
Lol, there's one in every crowd. I hope you'll sleep better knowing the bonnet is fine... and even better? The bonnet latch hasn't scratched the rad support 😉 @cpzmelbs truth be told, this is my 'inspection' bonnet. I have a BETTER one which will be getting a big dirty hole in it 😅
@THEAUSSIELAWNGUYS7 ай бұрын
looks like the restoration mob have done an amazing job cars turned out killer. white is just extremely underwhelming.
@jmegetkrunk8 ай бұрын
Stock fuel tank over fuel sell tho
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
Problem is, stock tank is 65L... if I wanna be able to travel further than the end of my street with that thirsty ethanol chugging monster, more capacity will be the order of magnitude. Potentially an 85L long range tank?... but ride height could be compromised? ...short answer - we'll see.
@jmegetkrunk8 ай бұрын
@@TorqHub sick keen to watch, might have to fab up another tank lol
@fuzzy56105 ай бұрын
Any updates on this thing ?
@TorqHub5 ай бұрын
None as yet mate I'm afraid. Had a few domestic things that have been needing taking care of outside of cars, and the wallet is still in it's recovery phase. But mid next month I might be able to give her a bit of a nudge
@355sle8 ай бұрын
Don’t go out the bonnet bro , it’s overrated trust me !
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
Have you seen the engine? There will be very little choice in the matter unfortunately 😅
@355sle8 ай бұрын
@@TorqHub It’s doable, you’ve gotta fart arse around with engine mounts , no carb spacer & drop base air cleaner. Fuck I sound like the car police haha you do you mate ! Merry Christmas!
@TorqHub8 ай бұрын
@355sle all of which saps power out of the combo lol. I get what you're saying mate, but that's not what this build is about 🍻