Wow I'm having flash backs, I found similar statesman in a barn on the way to Helensville around 2002,i contacted the owner and a week later it was gone 😢 I really wanted that car 😢
You wouldn't know where that was by any chance ?? Sounds like my car that was stolen . Was similar , same coulor and similar wheels . They were centerline rims. It was also an hz not hq. I last heard it may have been out hellensville way. Really gutted I lost that car.
Thanks mate . Just saw another one of old mates vids and came searching fir this comment to see if you replied 😅 it sometimes puts a lump in me throat watching this build , such a cool car. Thanks again bro @kiwiana661
Even someone experienced can crack those windscreens when removing them. The bright side is that they are available new with the tinted top like WB models.
Yes the front can come off in one go. Two bolts at back bottoms of guards. 3 or 4 on inside of car on each side. One each side on radiator support. Got to also pull front bumper bar. Guess it's been done by now lol. Going to watch all your videos and catch up on the progress.
"In any system of energy, Control is what consumes energy the most. Time taken in stocking energy to build an energy system, adding to it the time taken in building the system will always be longer than the entire useful lifetime of the system. No energy store holds enough energy to extract an amount of energy equal to the total energy it stores. No system of energy can deliver sum useful energy in excess of the total energy put into constructing it. This universal truth applies to all systems. Energy, like time, flows from past to future".
The biggest mistake I ever made (in my opinion) was ripping off the vinyl roof on my HQ Stato and painting it. Each time I see a Stato, stock or modified with a vinyl roof I drool
Yeah I was cringing a bit taking mine off but I didn't have a choice with the roof having to be repaired and inspected for body cert. Why dont you get your one re done?
@@The-State-of-it We sold the Stato to finance a big block HQ Coupe conversion. The sold the couoe to finance a house purchase. 2 LS 1 Tonners and 1 small block Kingswood later, and I'm back on the scent of a old HQ Statesman in the Flinders Ranges north of Adelaide. HQs are in the blood
If anyone wants to know, the windscreen sealing compound has a wire element that runs all the way around the window inside the sealant, you hook it the a battery and the wire heats up and melts the sealant so you can pull the glass out.
That will work , better with 24 volt providing the wire is still intact. Or CRC ,WD 40 and a snap off retractable razor blade soak seal inside and out and blade work slow and gradual .it will be messy but it works
Yes, that's correct. I remember using some 0.6mm mig wire to slice my way through a windscreen on my XD Falcon. Those are glued in the same way as the old Holdens.
I rebuilt my 55chevy pick up it was the same as yours but all the hard work and $$$ it's worth it keep going mate I'm from Australia and I'm watching to see how this comes along 👍😀
Roughly similar condition to one I sold last year (the one in my Profile Pic), I let mine sit for way too long and Im glad I sold it, I never would have fixed her and she was just making me sad.. Shes gone to a good home, and the guy keeps me updated on the resto, witch is going really well. You got +1 sub look forward to the build :)
@@The-State-of-it Yeah that photo was when I first got it, before all the bog fell out, I wasn't too mad about the bog tho. I had 3 years of driving it around pretty much as my daily doing skids and driving it to car shows.. I swapped a Peice of Sh*t bmw for it.. Winning. Got it pink stickered for being dereged omw home from kaipra car show 2010 an never drove it again. And then the dreaded rising damp struck in the shed it lived in.
Im watching as from that era and loved my HQ Prem. I believe there are plenty of rust repair panels you can buy for the front end? Not sure if they did the rear panels for statesmen. Maybe getting the shell acid dipped so you know exactly what you have?
Hi, yip most panels available, just not a roof! Not sure if you saw part 1, I talk about wanting to keep it as is and why. Will be a huge challenge though!
Awesome thanks, I've gone from watching Holden restoration videos all the time to 'how to edit you tube videos' so hopefully the resto and editing both keep improving!
I don't see Holden being that upset over some bolt on wheels and lower springs, I'm not modifying the body or interior. Certainly no question your Statesman is very impressive restored to original.
Wow I'm having flash backs, I found similar statesman in a barn on the way to Helensville around 2002,i contacted the owner and a week later it was gone 😢 I really wanted that car 😢
Definitely have to thank the old man for keeping it!
You wouldn't know where that was by any chance ?? Sounds like my car that was stolen . Was similar , same coulor and similar wheels . They were centerline rims. It was also an hz not hq. I last heard it may have been out hellensville way. Really gutted I lost that car.
@@mattjames2728 it was a 74 hq , but that sux to hear mate 😕
Thanks mate . Just saw another one of old mates vids and came searching fir this comment to see if you replied 😅 it sometimes puts a lump in me throat watching this build , such a cool car. Thanks again bro @kiwiana661
Even someone experienced can crack those windscreens when removing them. The bright side is that they are available new with the tinted top like WB models.
Yes the front can come off in one go. Two bolts at back bottoms of guards. 3 or 4 on inside of car on each side. One each side on radiator support. Got to also pull front bumper bar. Guess it's been done by now lol. Going to watch all your videos and catch up on the progress.
One of my bucket list cars a 350 stato!
Good luck with the build subscribed!
Thankyou, I appreciate the support 👍
Great video bud looking forward to the next one 👍
Thanks 👍
"In any system of energy, Control is what consumes energy the most.
Time taken in stocking energy to build an energy system, adding to it the time taken in building the system will always be longer than the entire useful lifetime of the system.
No energy store holds enough energy to extract an amount of energy equal to the total energy it stores.
No system of energy can deliver sum useful energy in excess of the total energy put into constructing it.
This universal truth applies to all systems.
Energy, like time, flows from past to future".
The biggest mistake I ever made (in my opinion) was ripping off the vinyl roof on my HQ Stato and painting it.
Each time I see a Stato, stock or modified with a vinyl roof I drool
Yeah I was cringing a bit taking mine off but I didn't have a choice with the roof having to be repaired and inspected for body cert. Why dont you get your one re done?
@@The-State-of-it
We sold the Stato to finance a big block HQ Coupe conversion.
The sold the couoe to finance a house purchase.
2 LS 1 Tonners and 1 small block Kingswood later, and I'm back on the scent of a old HQ Statesman in the Flinders Ranges north of Adelaide.
HQs are in the blood
Looking forward to this build 👍
It will be interesting to see how the body shop guy goes about doing the repairs, I'm hoping I can get some video of his work in progress.
@@The-State-of-it have a look at Rare spares part of the Repco group for parts and panels mate 👍
If anyone wants to know, the windscreen sealing compound has a wire element that runs all the way around the window inside the sealant, you hook it the a battery and the wire heats up and melts the sealant so you can pull the glass out.
Interesting, cheers thanks for the info 👍
That will work , better with 24 volt providing the wire is still intact. Or CRC ,WD 40 and a snap off retractable razor blade soak seal inside and out and blade work slow and gradual .it will be messy but it works
Yes, that's correct. I remember using some 0.6mm mig wire to slice my way through a windscreen on my XD Falcon. Those are glued in the same way as the old Holdens.
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Thank you 👍
Holy bird shit bud lols going to be a great build as I'm a Holden fan owned a lot of them over the years , cheers shaneo, nelson,nz 👍
Ha thanks mate, yeah it's a bit daunting at times, just keep going one step at a time.
I rebuilt my 55chevy pick up it was the same as yours but all the hard work and $$$ it's worth it keep going mate I'm from Australia and I'm watching to see how this comes along 👍😀
Thanks, certainly appreciate the support and knowing it can be done!
Roughly similar condition to one I sold last year (the one in my Profile Pic), I let mine sit for way too long and Im glad I sold it, I never would have fixed her and she was just making me sad.. Shes gone to a good home, and the guy keeps me updated on the resto, witch is going really well. You got +1 sub look forward to the build :)
Thankyou appreciate it, it kind of looks in decent shape from the profile pic but cool that someone is working on it 👍
@@The-State-of-it Yeah that photo was when I first got it, before all the bog fell out, I wasn't too mad about the bog tho. I had 3 years of driving it around pretty much as my daily doing skids and driving it to car shows.. I swapped a Peice of Sh*t bmw for it.. Winning. Got it pink stickered for being dereged omw home from kaipra car show 2010 an never drove it again. And then the dreaded rising damp struck in the shed it lived in.
That's awesome! The history and stories behind these cars are always cool.
Im watching as from that era and loved my HQ Prem. I believe there are plenty of rust repair panels you can buy for the front end? Not sure if they did the rear panels for statesmen.
Maybe getting the shell acid dipped so you know exactly what you have?
Hi, yip most panels available, just not a roof! Not sure if you saw part 1, I talk about wanting to keep it as is and why. Will be a huge challenge though!
Love it just gained a sub bro. I'm happy to watch and encourage the builds. Have to do drives and stuff to ! I'll be doing same soon
Awesome thanks, I've gone from watching Holden restoration videos all the time to 'how to edit you tube videos' so hopefully the resto and editing both keep improving!
man stop with the excauses and do it
Na left it to the experts, it's in one of my other video's, they use a heater thing that heats the sealant until its soft enough to take out.
Would be a fantastic car to bring to factory original but sadly, we have already been advised where it’s heading. Such a shame.
Yeah I get it Rod, it's not your style.
Well, not really a question of “not my style”….. but “not Holden’s style”. You’re the one deviating from the original design and style.
I don't see Holden being that upset over some bolt on wheels and lower springs, I'm not modifying the body or interior. Certainly no question your Statesman is very impressive restored to original.