Shane’s HT Monaro - Born This Way Offroaders Ep. 9

With a GQ Patrol base, an engine from a Torana and a HT Monaro shell, this 4x4 is one unique build. What was the inspiration for this frankenbuild? You’ll have to watch to find out!
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[@goodjobcob6051]

You're kidding! This man was my wood work teacher when i was 16yo. Hey Tappy, lovin' the HT. From Mount Isa. Cobba.

[@uhuh6667]

Cobba Mooney what are the odds

[@goodjobcob6051]

TQ #4 slim. Very, very slim

[@tkx86]

seems like a genuinely good bloke. My woordwork teacher was a cunt, was always running off to do metal work haha

[@jimwhite445]

spinifex or good shepherd

[@anujannavaneethan1723]

I don't even have words for how much of a legend this guy and car is

[@anujannavaneethan1723]

IRONCLAD No. But let's just say I was do you really think I could answer that

[@tristanlethorn4727]

Anujan Navaneethan hmmmmmm

[@tristanlethorn4727]

Anujan Navaneethan is this loss?

[@anujannavaneethan1723]

IRONCLAD what r u even saying

[@greshambrown9996]

@@anujannavaneethan1723 t5t

[@tatos75]

Don’t know whether to cheer or cry. Great engineering.

[@tren1hdt408]

So many all done the same. Cheer all the way!

[@oliebol3821]

A new found respect for this guy ,his work and his enthusiasm for a build that would certainly raise an eyebrow..one off.

[@amacca995]

Ticked every box for me. Absolutely love it man.

[@danieltjr5649]

Awesome beast!! Your build your way that's what makes it UNIQUE.

[@mhuddo7106]

This is insane! Love it 😍

[@OZITIM]

Brother, your a legend. And your words are inspiring. I'm in Cape York, and you and your rig are welcome any day.

[@TWITCHIN3RZ]

Never have truer words been spoken. Well done mate, very nice.

[@jacksonsamperi3833]

thats one of the best builds ive seen so much work into that nearly evrything would be custom i love it

[@geoffgunn9673]

Always good to see people thinking outside the box and producing something unique that is what they want. I always think of these as rolling artwork done in the personal style of the owner

[@wuzzawumble4470]

I remember seeing one coming through Longreach in the early nineties. It was yellow. I still love your car. Three of my favourite things all rolled into one. Classic Holden, Ozzie Muscle, & rippin’ 4x4! Love the attitude. Never let anybody tell you that you can’t do it. They told me that I couldn’t put a V6 Chevy in a Sunbird back then in the early nineties when I was a kid, but I did. As long as you engineer everything properly, you shouldn’t have a problem. Keep enjoying your ride!

[@noelscammell662]

You saved a body from the scrap heap Heads off to you.. You then threw in a 5ltr Another heads off to you You then put it on a full coil 4 x 4 chassis Gees You are custom car / 4wd LEGEND !!

[@barje.waffles5461]

What a awesome bit of kit. Hope to see it on the trails. Well done.

[@jay75rv]

Saw this beast on the M1 going North.Couldnt believe our eyes and gave this bloke a thumbs up.Nice bloke and top vehicle👍👌

[@rubens2849]

That is freaking awesome!

[@Aangel452]

Wow that’s original, wish I still had the two Monaro’s I had in my twenties!

[@down4wat3va]

By far the most genuine idea

[@robbyk9385]

Best of both worlds brother! Nicely done!

[@johnbiggins4864]

Unique ...good job ...looks great...

[@ajgravedigger]

Love it, what a beast !

[@xtriggerx7862]

Well said Looks absolutely amazing 12/10!

[@fitzyholden1036]

Bloody awesome mate. Nothing wrong with saving the old girl that way. Shit they are pulling some coin recently though.

[@zackoryhorwell5156]

Fitzy Holden yeah mate

[@incomingshell3268]

I'd like to see an LJ Torana Brock tribute on 35's utilizing a Pathfinder chassis..... Great Job Man !!!!!

[@hellbillyaustin6883]

Complete beast!!, great build!. All the best matey.

[@peterdarlow1131]

Love it, an awesome build!

[@Burruel111]

Excelente work my man!!!! A lot of passion on it...

[@madd_morris1382]

That thing is sick

[@michaeljenkins6550]

Love this! Bloody wicked

[@user-zu9lq5pn3c]

So unique! What a rig

[@oldmateadventures3480]

I love to see that people change the cars to cool stuff like this even knowing the value of them

[@manicmechanic448]

Awesomeness much awesomeness.

[@robk391]

Absolute Inspiration!!

[@lukecollman9145]

I don't smile easy and this car made me grin. Very cool.

[@brokentrike1243]

Mate.....just awesome...well done ...I luv it...das beast

[@ashutoshghongde6655]

simply loved it 😍😍😍😍

[@tacosombrero1233]

I pass the guy all the time around town Gets me so excited when i see it

[@marcochavanne]

Needs to be on Ronny Dahls show

[@raksh9]

Marco Chavanne - YESSS he needs to be featured on Ronny's channel

[@marcochavanne]

I reached out to him and he responded pretty quickly. Hes very interested, but doesn't know how to reach Shane. If anyone can see this maybe they can pass along his contact info.

[@raksh9]

Marco Chavanne - Found Shane Tapscott's Facebook. Pass this on to Ronny, or maybe one of Shane's mates can help make this happen. facebook.com/shane.tapscott1

[@marcochavanne]

raksh9 great work! I actually found his Facebook this morning and passed it on to Ronny. I'm sure it would make for a very interesting episode!

[@raksh9]

Marco Chavanne - Fingers crossed, I hope this happens!! Great work all round.

[@williamdent8710]

Well done ...I love it

[@MAGA-Chad]

Dude literally inspired me to continue going through with a project somewhat similar to this. Slamming a Pontiac Sunfire cab onto a Dodge Dakota chassis with a wildly built Dodge Charger 3.5L

[@BK_340]

Well done mate

[@jackdane8882]

What a rig. I love it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@bobsdeadarse]

Phat as, seen it in the nock today, bloody awesome.

[@charliebardo6255]

Very cool !Awesome job on it bud 😎

[@blaqunikorn]

I'm digging this

[@rajdindial6740]

Your a true Rock Star man...

[@steveformosa5191]

Fantastic

[@joshturner9759]

Man I love this car u did a fantastic job

[@meganelizabeth127]

Thats badass

[@lifeinchina7758]

great job, your car, do what you like!!!! well done!!!!!

[@Wheelabarraback]

Well done mate !

[@tjmerryman5868]

Nice ride man

[@craigkaschan4822]

Shane you are a legend. Excellent engineering mate. I used to love the over lander but this is like you said one of a kind. I bet you’ve had some offers.

[@stanmazuru414]

Oooh 💯 and% inspiring . 1 of the best projects I have seen so far

[@nightkids4687]

It's really cool man....

[@N55666]

SICK!!!

[@rayforde7334]

great job, I've always wanted to do that to a HQ wagon after seeing a HZ sedan converted in northern Victoria

[@lynbooth1431]

I did a similar build in the early '80's. Took 300mm out of a Holden HT wagon, fitted to a Nissan G60 chassis with a 3.6 litre Isuzu 4BB1 diesel, home made bellhousing to Toyota Dyna 5 speed overdrive, home made adapter to Nissan G60 transfer case to Nissan diffs. Wound up it would do 160 kmh. Did all the work myself...mechanical, fab, paint,upholstery, electrical. Back then you could hand write an engineering request/report with photos and mail it to RTA Roseberry office, in Sydney. Two weeks later it was registered. Those were the days. Roger.

[@lynbooth1431]

AND I paid $70 for GTS bonnet, guards and dash to fit to the HT wagon.

[@1080LT]

Mad max!

[@1997joshjosh]

Looks factory, well said mate awesome build !

[@amv12vantage]

BAD. ASS. 3:30 is what hot rodding and car culture is all about. Too many people forget that.

[@683dxwww8]

Build your dream , well done .

[@samscreativefarm]

legend shane

[@BillyBoblovesthedirt]

Awesome.

[@sunsetlights100]

No words!🙌👍

[@haydenjamnikar2875]

Looks nice

[@ShootingMOA]

love it.

[@stevenstevens7560]

VERY COOL

[@SaberMordredFGO]

I was speaking to a friend about doing something similar to this as a dream car and fancy enough that this video came up.

[@MrsHealyM]

What a champion

[@richardcoulson7483]

MATE, you have a winner there what a fantastic vehicle and a true gem you should have a lot of pride in what you've achieved. I want one myself but I'll never be able to do it with a Monaro as they cost too much and are too hard to find. Maybe I'll do it with a later model commodore. HA HA HA You are a legend, Shane.

[@randyfehl6920]

Nice rig mate 👍👍 from the States 🇺🇸

[@wadus89]

epic mate

[@christineg781]

That’s awesome 😎 👏 👍🚘

[@ikilltrees666]

This is bloody tough. I want one. Old mate should do conversions.

[@choppersrule1]

Hell yea mate i would build that too well done mate. Have a great day day Mark

[@carmelot324]

That’s sickkkkk...we had a 71 Brown colour with cream roof ..

[@mozpassion8996]

Magic

[@peppersteakpie4986]

The most aussie car ever

[@zandazavia6092]

Pepper Steak Pie

[@BGone-mb7wz]

Oooh...i once heard about a raised 'Charger' that was driven from Melbourne to Cape York peninsula, and back. The chassis cracked, at the firewall, before the cape, so, they jacked it up, from the cross member, and threw a weld over it, and finished the trip as planned. That'd have to be a contender for the inaugural 'most Aussie car' awards - locale, and date TBA. Don't ya reckon? But, that HT is awesome.

[@thesociety-jv1xr]

badass

[@00VII]

Still love it

[@macdaddy1617]

"The real "MAD MAX!"

[@olivergream891]

this is my metal work teacher lmao gday tappie -Cessnock high

[@jarrynsmith]

Thats awesome i wish we could of heard the 304

[@PUNCHARD800ftlb]

ive seen some really tear jerking stuff performed on these old monaros at least this wasnt one of them

[@sharkosspunchone9631]

My god its beautiful 👌🤙👌...

[@rjl110919581]

THANK FOR YOU FOR VIDEO AS WAS VERY GREAT SEE WAS SPECIAL BUILD BY RIGHT PERSON WHO LOVE DO THAT JOY FURTHER TRAVELING AS ONE

[@Totallylegitman13]

what the fuck

[@alberttresslevic914]

Hell yeh what an awesome car. Next build a Gemini Coupe on a Suzuki Sierra LWB!

[@dylnbxtr]

He’s not wrong. Keep your engineer happy, and your life will be much easier.

[@pangaeapathfinder]

F-ing amazing

[@zombiejonathan7171]

I love this fucking beast! Well done mate !

[@grantkerr2971]

Faaaaaark ! ✊🏼👊🏼💪🏼

[@BGone-mb7wz]

KEN OATH, TAPPY!

[@chantel4287]

You really proved everyone wrong Uncle Shane!! Seriously love it!! So can not wait to go for a drive in it ( remember you love me more then mother dearest if I could tag Rachel I would shot gun before her ) ❤️ so happy you made your dream come true x love Tel

[@rb31skyline]

Would love to see one done in a HQ monaro body

[@drongojonkins8945]

That's Ashley pretty cool.

[@tshepp89]

Looks awesome! How's she run?

[@bradyfilm]

That is fuckin awesome, love ya work!

[@russpearson9802]

Tappy yu are a truly inventive aussie genius. Sort of like reinventing the wheel level genius. Yu picked a mad car to begin with, cause it actually looks much more alpha in the 4x4 stance, than the road version, and is the last car one would ever think of to do that type of custom conversion to. where to next , supercharger, twin turbo.???

[@playwme3]

That is fricken awesome!!!! I’d take that over factory original any day.

[@raksh9]

This is just too cool. What's the bullbar, is that custom?