1974 Holden HQ Monaro GTS 308 4sp - Glacier White
Three engines were offered - a 253 V8, the 308 and the imported 350. You could choose the four-speed manual or 3 speed automatic gearbox and all GTS's received heavy duty stabiliser bars, heavy duty shocks and up-rated springs. Tyres were ER70 H14 radials on 6-inch wide by 14-inch diameter steel "sports" wheels. Braking was via servo-assisted 11-inch diameter ventilated front discs and 10-inch drums at the rear. And a limited slip differential was optional.
All underbody, chassis and suspension parts were powder coated. And the stainless, wheel arch chrome, bumpers and wheel trims were hand repolished. The HQ features the original matching glass all round. And new seals and rubbers were fitted.
Mechanically, the original matching numbers 308 V8 has been fully rebuilt in 2011 and runs a date code correct 4BBL Rochester carby, Yella Terra alloy heads, ACL race series gaskets, +30 thou over size bore, ACL race pistons, Chrome moly rings, a Dynotec stage 2 cam, heavy duty push rods, a balanced and blue printed block with lightened and balanced flywheel with a set of Big Bore extractors and a twin 21/2" exhaust system. The HQ GTS has covered approximately 1,200 Klms from the rebuild and with the mods the car is pushing over 400Hp at the flywheel.
The M21 4 speed gearbox was rebuilt with strengthened internals, new seals and linkages. A new starter motor was fitted and the entire car was rewired. The restoration also included reconditioning of the brake master cylinder, steering box, tail shaft and diff.
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