I wish I could buy it mate It gust like old dads he had 2 of them and one was yellow like you one both 253 v8 thanks u for that mate my brother had a palvan it was yellow and had a253v8 hx she had sowmust power
Been through this before…. It has been stored in a one acre timber barn shape building that was built by usa airforce servicemen during World War Two. Not exactly a shed 🤷🏼♂️
Nope, was originally a six cyl, if it was all factory options the asking price would’ve been higher . The motor is correct era going off engine number though.
@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Blue rocker covers,might be out of early commodore.I thought it might be factory options too but we all used to do simular things back then when parts were cheap.I had one the same and put a 308 turbo 400 and changed diff ratio as well as other bits and pieces.Good old hard to find car,will be a great project for a lucky buyer,cheers
Well it’s actually in a one acre timber constructed open span barn style building built by American servicemen during world war 2. So call that what you will….
@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide some dealers in the 70's outsourced a/c fitment which resulted in under dash units however by time of commodore aftermarket units had to fit to existing ventilation systems.
@@jb7591 Yes but I dont consider a "day 2" dealer fitment as a factory set up either. even if they work better than a lot of integrated factory systems.
As a kid growing up, I used to hate how Statesman fronts were put onto mere utes and vans ad nauseam. Like, what was wrong with their own fronts? Same with wheels..........the factory steelies suited them best. They were for WORK.
There’s a thing called fashion or the latest thing And that was it Noel just like everything right now has to have a a meter tall supercharger hanging out the bonnet Every Holden had to have a statesman front on it and every Ford had to have the P5 LTD front on it
What a clown! "Can't fix a carby, but as I'm selling this ute, I've decided the new owner wants it powerwashed and cleaned up. Well, I hope the new owner does because they've got no choice now hahahaha"
Well if you let me know how to fix a worn throttle shaft without having the carb reconditioned to be bushed and an oversized shaft fitted I’m all ears. It’ll be getting club reg if not sold so a wash is needed for rwc . if you want it dusty throw some dirt on it…. If not buying it then it doesn’t affect you
@@douglasfathers4848 barn-find cars, patina cars need to be preserved, not power washed, and yes, even after 50 years of being a mechanic, I can assure you, an old Holden will run fine with a worn shaft, you compensate. Do you think just stopped running because of a worn shaft? HAHA!
Basicaly a Kingswood looking ute, either way it looks fantastic
Bloke that's a beauty well done for getting them back circulating
Mate that ute is going to make some one very happy . And thanks to you sir for saving these classics . Cheers. 🤠
Thanks mate.
Bit of a gem, mate, looks very good condition, straight, great combo.🏁
Great find That place with the jet had so much great stuff in it you all be busy there for some time Great video Thankyou
Looks good troopy dude
I think the front is just a premier front not statesman
Not enough chrome on it
That guy did a first class job on the carby 👍👍
Ah ok thanks for that info on the front. And yes the carby guy is brilliant. Thanks for watching
It went alright still for a 2 flies and flea with a 2 barrel.
Great find mate. cheers!!
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching
Amazing find ! Buy I must admin I'm very envious of your shed :-)
It’s not mine but is a full acre undercover 😉
I wish I could buy it mate It gust like old dads he had 2 of them and one was yellow like you one both 253 v8 thanks u for that mate my brother had a palvan it was yellow and had a253v8 hx she had sowmust power
Cool, glad it brought back good memories 👍🏻
A “Barn” find 🤔
Is it a Kiwi find ?
In Australia, we call em sheds 🤷🏼♂️
Been through this before…. It has been stored in a one acre timber barn shape building that was built by usa airforce servicemen during World War Two. Not exactly a shed 🤷🏼♂️
Nice work
Apart from the aircon, was it optioned with the dash, guards, seats and console?
Nope, was originally a six cyl, if it was all factory options the asking price would’ve been higher . The motor is correct era going off engine number though.
@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Blue rocker covers,might be out of early commodore.I thought it might be factory options too but we all used to do simular things back then when parts were cheap.I had one the same and put a 308 turbo 400 and changed diff ratio as well as other bits and pieces.Good old hard to find car,will be a great project for a lucky buyer,cheers
@@pontiacssholden2032 Cheers, yeah the engine number is earl from 78-79 from memory so could be vb commodore
Very cool
Fairly interested mate, how much rust?
Bit in doors , body seems very solid though.
How firm are you on the 20k mate?
It’s negotiable
Where’s it located mate?
Deniliquin nsw area
Oh bugger… I’m in the central west of WA, shame I wasn’t closer. Cheers anyway bud 👍
@@Matt-wn7kg all good mate 👍🏻
You've watched to much American Pickers, its a bloody shed in Australia.
Well it’s actually in a one acre timber constructed open span barn style building built by American servicemen during world war 2. So call that what you will….
@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Okey Dokey Frankie get Dannielle on the cell phone so she can send us the coordinates of the nearest Mickey D's.😉
@@NoName-qv8ko Would you prefer "hangar find" because it's definitely not a shed it's been in for last ten years ?
@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Shed will be fine Frankie did you get the coordinates off Danielle yet I'm hanging for lunch at Mickey D's? 😉
Is it still available?
Yes it is at moment, if interested msg me on either instagram or facebook messenger. Cheers
How much do they wanted for the Holden hx ute is it a sandman ute
If you watch it and read the description all the information is there, no it’s not a sandman. If it was it’d be a lot more than the $20k asking price.
@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide take it to Lloyds auctions it’s on next weekend sell it though there website
How much are you selling your Holden Ute for
20k Ono cheers it’s now been cleaned up a bit more and on club rego.
Great vid as usual, awesome find, 20k bargain for an enthusiast. Ignore the negative c%#ts, stuck in their rocking chair 😂
Thanks, glad you liked it.
Good show mate ,, got some know all wankers giving their two cents worth . Hopefully they put a video up of their efforts..Always interesting buddy 👍👍
thanks, luckily I have thick skin and don't stress over internet experts. Glad you're enjoying the vids.
Wish it was a MOPAR Ute
valiants came out with rust from the factory
🙂👍
Ps...I have a 350 Holly on my "73Hq
I’ve found a properly built ww2 always works better than a 2 barrel Holley in my experience.
14:57, was that an elephant!?!
Sounded like one… but wasn’t ✌🏻
air con is aftermarket, not factory.
Correct, I don’t know of any underdash setup that was factory ?
@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide some dealers in the 70's outsourced a/c fitment which resulted in under dash units however by time of commodore aftermarket units had to fit to existing ventilation systems.
@@jb7591 Yes but I dont consider a "day 2" dealer fitment as a factory set up either. even if they work better than a lot of integrated factory systems.
@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide & yet some were supported by factory warranty.
keep the sun visor, i want one
Yeah we’ve left it on for the buyer to decide.
@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide no probs mate
Loss the visor an strips on the side it would look better 💯
I agree
As a kid growing up, I used to hate how Statesman fronts were put onto mere utes and vans ad nauseam. Like, what was wrong with their own fronts? Same with wheels..........the factory steelies suited them best. They were for WORK.
There’s a thing called fashion or the latest thing
And that was it Noel just like everything right now has to have a a meter tall supercharger hanging out the bonnet
Every Holden had to have a statesman front on it and every Ford had to have the P5 LTD front on it
you should of kept it a secret and only told me
What a clown! "Can't fix a carby, but as I'm selling this ute, I've decided the new owner wants it powerwashed and cleaned up. Well, I hope the new owner does because they've got no choice now hahahaha"
Well if you let me know how to fix a worn throttle shaft without having the carb reconditioned to be bushed and an oversized shaft fitted I’m all ears. It’ll be getting club reg if not sold so a wash is needed for rwc . if you want it dusty throw some dirt on it…. If not buying it then it doesn’t affect you
Who you calling a clown Shit for brains , show some Respect at least the man is doing he's part saving these cars .🤠
@@douglasfathers4848 barn-find cars, patina cars need to be preserved, not power washed, and yes, even after 50 years of being a mechanic, I can assure you, an old Holden will run fine with a worn shaft, you compensate. Do you think just stopped running because of a worn shaft? HAHA!
@@glennstatham960 I guess you are more into compensating than I am... want to buy a miltary jet ? got a couple of those for sale too 😉
THIS IS BS CLITBAIT
How is it clickbait ? How is it bs ?