XY GT HO Phase 3 Urban legend Found, Build 41 of 300 , Fire damaged genuine Phase 3 wreck ? Phoenix

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @NorthsideHawk
    @NorthsideHawk 2 года назад +1

    This is the sort of channel I can really enjoy. Being an Aussie and enjoy watching car videos, I’ll certainly be back

  • @sprendergast351
    @sprendergast351 2 года назад +2

    Not sure if people are sure what this car is Troopy by the comments.
    It's not an everyday beaut GT,
    This is a H O !!!!!!!!
    300 produced that's it.
    These are a beast of a car a super fun to drive, I have owned a genuine GT previously and if I had 250k lying around I would gladly get this one back on the road.
    Someone will find where it is and do the job, it just makes financial sense if you have the passion for this type of project.
    Great video, thanks Steve.

  • @burniezarsoff4118
    @burniezarsoff4118 2 года назад +13

    If the owner had a dollar for every time in the last 50 years he heard "Why have you still got that? Its f*cked just get rid of it." It would probably be enough to pay for the resto.
    Thanks for another great video Troopy 😎👍

  • @ronniebraine9692
    @ronniebraine9692 2 года назад +6

    Great video and story mate! I've owned a lot of GT's in my time and to see one burnt out like this one, is heartbreaking. Keep the great videos going. Cheers!!

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад

      It is heart breaking for sure, thanks for watching and glad you’re liking the content 👍🏻

  • @darrincassidy9045
    @darrincassidy9045 2 года назад +23

    They had the technology to rebuild Steve Austin, they will do it with this car.

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад +7

      Yep it will be saved with a roof replacement and major restoration on the rest of the body to keep the car intact. Whole process will be filmed for authenticity.

    • @darrincassidy9045
      @darrincassidy9045 2 года назад +2

      @@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide looked at 69 ZLI Camaro that was supposed unfixable but they did it, even traced down the original aluminium 427 that was originally fitted to the car.I wish these people all the best with the restoration.

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад +2

      Yep, anything can fixed with time , skill , passion and money. Most times somebody say something is unfix able it’s only not financially viable. I’m looking forward to seeing it done and it will get done .

    • @rhettcorbett3346
      @rhettcorbett3346 2 года назад

      Get the Nanobots that rebuilt Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th.

    • @claytonsmoothy314
      @claytonsmoothy314 2 года назад

      Faster, stronger.better than before

  • @alank616
    @alank616 2 года назад +11

    Those cars bring back a lot of memories , I feel bad for the owner he must have been devastated to see the car after the fire . Thanks for another great video 👍

  • @deputycartman
    @deputycartman 2 года назад +15

    Definitely among the most amazing cars Australia ever produced. A shame it’s in the condition it’s in, but it’s hardly going to scrap nowadays either. 👍🏻

  • @100Jeanluc
    @100Jeanluc 2 года назад +5

    After seeing what some people restore, yes this car is restorable. For the vast majority it isn't worth it, but to the right enthusiast/investor definitely. I hope someone does bring this one back to life.

  • @craiglloyd7185
    @craiglloyd7185 2 года назад +3

    Would be amazing to see a quality shop bring it back to life, I would pay to watch the progress every week.

  • @vicbittertoo
    @vicbittertoo 2 года назад +3

    Wow,
    really hope it gets saved, its got the genuine engine number so a great start !!,
    also looks like the fire generally was not hot enough to make the metal brittle, floor refab needed but roof and all panels are probably fine !!, I owned an XA and XB GT back in the day :)

  • @hqlion
    @hqlion 2 года назад +6

    It can be fixed, but needs someone with deep pockets. But it’s getting to the point in time of “now or never”. The owner has to do something with it very, very soon. Subscribed!

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад +2

      Yes that’s very true, it will definitely be happening, and sounds like it will be happening soon. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍🏻

    • @arkhsm
      @arkhsm 2 года назад

      @@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide That is GREAT to hear !!

  • @keesegotit72
    @keesegotit72 2 года назад +3

    this car is insanely rare nd u managed to encounter two of these sitting next to each other which is amazing, nd Ofc I feel bad for the owner I hope this one comes back to life 🙏 it’s a shame seeing a car like this damaged

  • @brianmcdonald517
    @brianmcdonald517 2 года назад +7

    Such a beautiful car it would be restored

  • @lukesm5747
    @lukesm5747 2 года назад +10

    Peter Anderson and xacoupeguy would be all over this and save it!

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад +5

      It will be saved, the process will be filmed to remove any doubt as to how it is done as well.

    • @keithrx3c
      @keithrx3c 2 года назад +1

      @@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Will it be posted on youtube and who by?

  • @zoob533
    @zoob533 2 года назад +5

    You had to be super keen to restore that

  • @rhettcorbett3346
    @rhettcorbett3346 2 года назад +2

    Will be playing Spotto from the XPT on my way to Cobar for the Running on Empty Festival in 2 weeks.

  • @JAStheACE
    @JAStheACE 2 года назад +3

    Thanks Troopy guy. It looks like a mess to me, the whole place looks like a junkyard, good on you for sharing with me and others this wonder of things you find. Good luck to the rebuild on the XY. A real one is hard to find in HO condition. Cheers.

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад +3

      Glad you enjoyed it, junkyards are my favourite places 😉 I only know of one other genuine HO wreck and it’s just parts of a shell cut up in pieces and hanging from a ceiling on display

    • @JAStheACE
      @JAStheACE 2 года назад +2

      @@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide I know those cars are icon's now day, but back then it wasn't so special compared to now. I'm sure under the circumstances of this particular vehicle to be in for repair and came out fried would have been beyond belief for any owner.

  • @mick00000000002
    @mick00000000002 2 года назад +1

    I can not believe. One more side by side. Mould and moss growing out of it. 100.000 car left to rust and grow. ((( yes the burnt out car can be repaired with downer car. If need a body I know of 3 . Azman the owner of a work shop in Fitzroy Crossing wa. Thanks for the video old mate. Hope the old troops is running good. Take care old mate. Be safe. Mick. )

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад +2

      Thanks mate, yes it’s a shame it was left so long but it will be great to see it rebuilt. Glad you’re enjoying the vids.

    • @mick00000000002
      @mick00000000002 2 года назад

      Thank you old mate. I appreciate you doing this. ) no words) you live a dream i wish. Take care old mate. Im in Wollongong now. As you know fitzory crossing wa far away. Mick ) no words ) smile.

    • @mick00000000002
      @mick00000000002 2 года назад

      After .my post im shore people will hornet azmen. At lest there no rust. Good dooner cars available. ) pray old troopy is good. Be safe old mate. Thank you . No words. ) smile)

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад

      Take care mate 👍🏻

  • @martymargmuscat8013
    @martymargmuscat8013 2 года назад +3

    Easily fixable with the right amount of time and money as everything is surface rusted and not structural. Definitely worth taking on if you have the time and money as being a genuine Ho with low kilometres it'll easily fetch more than the restoration cost even if you use all standard Gt parts as the ID plate is where the money lays in GTHO'S

  • @briansmythe3000
    @briansmythe3000 2 года назад

    Nice Job Mate Thanks for the documentation , Nicley Put together

  • @Tonyclifton-q4f
    @Tonyclifton-q4f 2 месяца назад

    fella at work just bought the last 79 v8 series twin cab Landcruiser shipped into Australia ,the last one ,hes just put every single FACTORY option on it ,you name it hes paid to have it done ,tray bullbar scrub bars winch etc etc ,hes under the impression with advice from the Toyota dealer principal thats its a blue chip investment ,the landcruiser will be delivered directly to hes garage not to be driven ,by all accounts this beautiful toyota will be a investment similar to a phase 3.thoughts???

  • @villiers1259
    @villiers1259 2 года назад +1

    Great video.
    This one would be worth saving.Its such a legendary car!!Would have to pick apart start again.Anything made from steel can be remade. One of less than 300 taking into account the write offs.
    Didn't see compliance plate but shock tower I'D would be ok.
    Thanks for the video

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it and yes can be rebuilt, numbers are all still good so no doubting it’s authenticity, the tag story is in the register book so all is good with the car. Thanks for watching

  • @jasonclark950
    @jasonclark950 2 года назад +4

    Looks like the owner has a few more interesting cars tucked away under sheds. I spotted a HK Monaro?? in the background as you walked around filming. Cheers

  • @christopherhampson265
    @christopherhampson265 11 месяцев назад +1

    The Heap the Chariot !!
    What colour is she ?
    Green . Its your base green .
    Green is nice 👍👍👍👍👍
    The Lord took away my sight so that I could see sence ! Good old Rev !! Cheers Bloke in a Troopy from Pome Land 😂😂😂

  • @robosborne6514
    @robosborne6514 2 года назад

    Wow what a find, looks like he has a few classics sitting around the property

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад +1

      Sure does.

    • @robosborne6514
      @robosborne6514 2 года назад

      @@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Any Chevy Muscle

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад +2

      Yes… I only asked to film the Ho though, see what happens in the future.

    • @robosborne6514
      @robosborne6514 2 года назад

      @@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide I'll look forward to it immensely if & when it eventuates.
      That Ho was awesome, definitely worth Resurrecting.

  • @benmaskell6895
    @benmaskell6895 2 года назад +1

    What colour is she? So I can dig the hue.... Green is nice :)

  • @lukeduke3001
    @lukeduke3001 19 дней назад

    Also what about the other 351 right beside it any more information

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  5 дней назад

      Donor car, that white one is a replica that will be giving up its interior which is genuine gt, wiring and all small parts to resurrect the Ho

  • @robertharding4166
    @robertharding4166 2 года назад

    Very few dozen Australian cars worth fixing in this nick. But this is the cream of the crop. 90% sure someone will get to this car in good time. 🤙

  • @martinfinn674
    @martinfinn674 2 года назад +4

    What a shame. I be there were tears over that one.

  • @spiderbrandt4066
    @spiderbrandt4066 2 года назад +1

    Was it just me or did some one else look at the background this bloke got some awesome stuff siting there

  • @daniellebcooper7160
    @daniellebcooper7160 2 года назад +2

    By some miracle, was the I.D plate removed before it went into the repair shop, or did it melt? ...and thank you for sharing.

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it, all numbers still matching etc so there’s no worries with its identity.

    • @daniellebcooper7160
      @daniellebcooper7160 Год назад

      @@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Im not doubting that its a real phase 3, im just curious if the I.D was melted in the fire, or if it somehow survived?.

  • @ronhonig
    @ronhonig 2 года назад +1

    With fire damaged cars it depends on how much heat the metal took. If it was to hot the metal becomes brittle and they can't be repaired. However looking at the video this thing looks savable and being a HO it definitely should be.

  • @iandaniel2153
    @iandaniel2153 Год назад

    While showing the burnt out wreck I was looking at the xy GT next to it.

  • @grahamsaltwell7826
    @grahamsaltwell7826 5 месяцев назад

    Why didn’t you show us the white GT next to the burnt one?

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  5 месяцев назад

      Because the owner only gave me permission to film the phase three, so I abided by his rules.

  • @douglasfathers4848
    @douglasfathers4848 2 года назад +2

    So said to see , But that car is save able mate , 🤑💲💰🤠

  • @alanriley9754
    @alanriley9754 2 года назад +1

    Amazing to witness these remains.
    The white XY GT next to it would'nt be the Geoghan race car?

  • @ianjohnston2361
    @ianjohnston2361 2 года назад +1

    What a shame.. Nothing is unfixable...... But.......... This would be total dedication..... Good luck to whoever you are... 👍 🇬🇧

  • @liamgross7217
    @liamgross7217 11 месяцев назад

    It’s cruel sometimes. I had a mate who had the ID plates pinched off his XBGT coupe when it was at a mechanic overnight. Then it got burnt out in a panel beater fire a few months later when it was in for a tiny touch up job. Hopefully someone has the skills, money or both to resurrect this one. I’d call it phoenix.

  • @lukeduke3001
    @lukeduke3001 19 дней назад

    The big question is where to after that video,, has anyone taken on the challenges

  • @karhlhenselien2260
    @karhlhenselien2260 Год назад

    Nilly brought a tear to me eye

  • @MorrisonLee-wt2jp
    @MorrisonLee-wt2jp 4 месяца назад

    My eyes are tearing up...

  • @Matt_Wilson01
    @Matt_Wilson01 Год назад

    My uncle had one of these bitd, his old man owned a ford dealership in Tasmania and let him choose a car for his birthday, it later got stolen in NSW and stripped then dumped and burnt in the bush

  • @geofferyrobertson6608
    @geofferyrobertson6608 2 года назад +2

    what about the white one next to it

  • @kisbushcraftdownunder
    @kisbushcraftdownunder 2 года назад

    Does it still snatch in second gear (a reference to the film running on empty ) 😜

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад

      Yes, and definitely sounds like it’s got a wobble in the bottom end….

    • @kisbushcraftdownunder
      @kisbushcraftdownunder 2 года назад

      @@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide A mate had a gold xt GT 289 Windsor I think with a four speed gear box had a bent gear leaver it didn't run right till I worked out the plugs fired in a different pattern than the Cleveland swapped the leads about and it was quite a beast happy days

  • @index6738
    @index6738 2 года назад +1

    Seems to be a perfectly good white GT worthy of restoration sitting alongside which gets no acknowledgment or attention.

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад +2

      It’s a faker the white one, has all the correct gear in it though. Must say the rear spoiler placement on the white one annoys the heck out of me….

  • @mikefox9907
    @mikefox9907 Год назад +1

    Hi mr troopy, im keen on purchase of this machine for full resto is this possible from owner.... phone no etc from myself on request plz reply

    • @mizmouse93
      @mizmouse93 Год назад

      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  Год назад +1

      They’ve been offered huge numbers to sell but it will be getting a resto started in not too far future .

  • @Desertduleler_88
    @Desertduleler_88 2 года назад +1

    There’s still hope this car can be restorable, but it will need a huge outlay of money soon. Interesting relic from a by gone era.

  • @joeyjojo4506
    @joeyjojo4506 2 года назад

    Was talking to my workmate John and mentioned your channel, and he said he knew about your channel because you knocked on his door and asked if you could get some footage of his old galaxy.

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад

      G’day , yes I did after spotting the galaxy from the road . What a great town he’s in there. You’ll see his gal in one of my earlier videos. Thanks for watching.

    • @joeyjojo4506
      @joeyjojo4506 2 года назад

      @@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Hope you didn't get stuck there too long, old Johnny loves to talk😄 Yeh the old town is not too bad. Born and raised here and moved back from Perth three years ago and loving it. Some of the cockys around here would have some absolute gems sitting in old sheds around here.

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад

      I’ll need to look you up for any leads in the area next time I’m over.

  • @johnciottarello1720
    @johnciottarello1720 2 года назад +1

    Hello, if we can't know the owner and current location (understandable) would you please convey to him that I am a serious buyer/collector and would like to buy both xy's in this video. Please PM me to advise if available for sale. Thanks John

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад

      There have been offers made in the past but at this point it won’t be going anywhere sorry, if you wish I could pass on your details but no promise if a reply. Look me up on Instagram or Facebook and send me a message.

  • @Deanozdirect
    @Deanozdirect 2 года назад +1

    A bit of sandpaper and a little bit of polish this will buff out will cost money for the rebuilding of the motor though awesome video plus a little bit of work on the interior

  • @shanedavies9564
    @shanedavies9564 2 года назад

    Awesome mate a shit load of money and time what about the white gt even though I'm a Holden lover , cheers shaneo, nelson nz 👍

  • @timothylanders3189
    @timothylanders3189 11 месяцев назад

    What is the story with the white one beside it?!?

  • @thecarwreckhunter
    @thecarwreckhunter 2 года назад

    this would be one of the rare ocasions where it might be worth restoring a burnt out wreck, but even then it would be almost a completely new car, as all the steel panels would've been warped, only savable panels would probably be the ones with the paint left on, motor and diff would be rebuildable with a lot of new parts maybe the wheels would be ok, they are usually pretty thick steel, but I think the one next to it would be 1st in line for a resto

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад +1

      Yep, time, money and skill and all three in bulk, it seems the rust is more of a problem than the fire damaged panels but it’s all fixable with those three components. The one next to it will no doubt be giving up a lot of its parts to save its neighbour.

  • @shanevonharten3100
    @shanevonharten3100 2 года назад +2

    Looking at everything else around it there is no hope that this owner will ever restore it, one of those I'll get to it one day blokes. Such a shame people like that have these treasures.
    And yes, it is 100% restoreable.
    Seen vehicles that were basically unrecognisable rust piles put back on the road. As far as bodywork that's a a fairly simple one

  • @petewielsma423
    @petewielsma423 2 года назад +2

    People restore 100 odd year old veteran/vintage cars that are way worse condition having to remanufacture parts and panels . Parts are plentiful for XYs nowadays , being a GTHO it’s worth doing if you have the skills to save money or otherwise a big bank balance . 41 of 300 it’s worth a second chance in life I reckon even it most of it won’t be original parts

  • @reddog5378
    @reddog5378 2 года назад

    What about the white GT next to it?

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад

      It’s a replica but with all the rights parts for a donor vehicle.

    • @reddog5378
      @reddog5378 2 года назад

      @@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Thanks mate. Appreciate the reply. Be nice to think one day the two can become one again.

  • @joelbleakley5519
    @joelbleakley5519 Год назад

    It can definetly be restored but does the current owner have the money or intention. If not it would be nice to sell it on to someone who can and will. Sadly there are cars like this where the owners simply won't let them go and the car just gets left to rot. It looks like it's being left out in the rain and elements and what damage the fire didn't do the rust and repeated heat/cold cycles will. It looks like there is a genuine GT next to it as well. Does anyone know about it?

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  Год назад

      Hi yes they will be getting it done and done properly in the future, the car beside it will be giving up all its original gt parts to help revive the HO. Thanks for watching.

    • @joelbleakley5519
      @joelbleakley5519 Год назад

      @@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Cheers for the feedback.

  • @MarkCreighton-tc7sy
    @MarkCreighton-tc7sy 2 года назад

    Why is the roof caved in ? Heat from the fire ?

  • @Jim-ok9zi
    @Jim-ok9zi 2 года назад +1

    I wonder how much it’s worth in that condition. How much would it cost to restore it.

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад +5

      Well if you spent 300k on it to get it back to as new you could justify a very substantial amount for the purchase even as it is. However it’s not being sold instead it will get the resto it deserves.

    • @Jim-ok9zi
      @Jim-ok9zi 2 года назад

      @@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      I’ve just subscribed. I’ll be watching with interest as I had a XW GTHO back in 1971 still remember rego KPT 971 👍👍

    • @romandybala
      @romandybala 2 года назад +5

      @@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Yeah, rusty pile in a farmers yard. One of the Gunna Gunna tribe. How often have we seen cars worth saving not having the decency of even a coupla sheets of corrugated, Soon enough it will be a pile of dust. Just look at the car next to it. What's in a ,man's mind?

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад +2

      Yes it happens many times I agree, watch some of my other videos to see just how many cars are rotting in paddocks. I have full faith in this one finally getting a fresh life in the future though.

  • @torana6531
    @torana6531 Год назад

    Sure but weren’t the tags destroyed in the fire?

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  Год назад

      As a lot of the cars back then the tag was removed for safe keeping, it is clearly visible where the shock tower number is that there’s never been any modifications, the engine number has never been tampered with and there’s no other break in ownership etc. it’s definitely the real deal

    • @torana6531
      @torana6531 Год назад

      @@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide I’m doubt doubting it genuine. Just missing the cherry if ever restored..

  • @junctionroadparklandsvlog5035
    @junctionroadparklandsvlog5035 2 года назад

    There seems to be a donor car next to it.

  • @maltlickymalitia4809
    @maltlickymalitia4809 2 года назад

    I would love to see this thing getting rebuilt.

  • @rhettcorbett3346
    @rhettcorbett3346 Год назад

    So the compliance plate would have been melted in fire because it was aluminum. It can be rebuilt. Just get Rebel from Running on Empty onto it. He has motor magic.

  • @CycolacFan
    @CycolacFan 2 года назад

    One of the few four-doors it’s actually worth restoring. Hope he gets it done.

  • @billmago7991
    @billmago7991 2 года назад

    Might be a good promotional restore for a quality shop....sitting next to a donor car already

  • @James-zj3ud
    @James-zj3ud 2 года назад

    Is the owner intending to either restore or sell? Or just leave it there to keep rusting?

  • @BigChief454
    @BigChief454 Год назад

    I gather the white one is there for the donor roof and radiator support,floor pans, worth saving anyways as ford don't sell em anymore....😅

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  Год назад +1

      White one is more for all the small bits, bolts nuts etc. another shell will give up its roof etc

    • @BigChief454
      @BigChief454 Год назад

      @@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide glad to hear that, cheers 👍

  • @stevendurieu6938
    @stevendurieu6938 2 года назад +2

    Perfect parts car nxt to it

  • @christopherherrett7324
    @christopherherrett7324 2 года назад

    I would definitely restore it,cheers slim

  • @dstewartten
    @dstewartten 2 года назад

    Yes I agree it is repairable but the cost would be in excess of 300 k . Parts alone before body work and paint, all I’ll say is good luck

  • @homlesy1172
    @homlesy1172 2 года назад +1

    thats beyond repair

  • @martinevans3014
    @martinevans3014 2 года назад +5

    I’d be up for it…. If I could afford what they would want for the burnt out rusty shell.

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад +6

      More than just a shell, still has full numbers matching driveline. It’s definitely fixable and will get done .

  • @whatwoulddarrendo1325
    @whatwoulddarrendo1325 2 года назад

    A trip to Rare Spares and she's as good as new.

  • @marcgibbs8657
    @marcgibbs8657 Год назад

    are the vin plates with the car or are they gone

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  Год назад

      Still useable. Plus with an un-modified shock tower and a numbers matching driveline it’s still very salvageable.

  • @huwmather5477
    @huwmather5477 2 года назад +2

    That will buff out easy enough

  • @bigxadventures3165
    @bigxadventures3165 Год назад

    It's sad to see such cars rotting away.

  • @Grooty79
    @Grooty79 2 года назад +1

    Yes it could be restored but I wouldn't, I repaired a hk Bathurst monaro in similar shape for a chap a long time ago and would never do another burnt car to this state again, the issue is all the damage was done when the roof was crushed while hot which in turn means the whole lot is bent and the metal is seriously compromised, now if it wasn't squashed and just a burnt she'll without the damage then it would be more worth it, just pull it into shape and clean out all the dirt and crap and seal it up the way it looks 😊

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад

      The roof was actually bent with a front end loader after the fire, it was taken back out to the farm and loaded/unloaded with a front end loader and for some reason ended up squashed like that. So I’m that sense that part is nothing a replaced roof structure won’t fix. As you know a lot of work and patience but will be worth it in the end to see it driving again.

    • @Grooty79
      @Grooty79 2 года назад

      Still a completely burnt shell and not suitable as a street registered resto, a resto as a show piece or as a museum item yes but this extent of heat put into the metal definitely changes it's strength and pliability, it makes it worse if the car was red hot and then sprayed with cold water from fire fighters, one part a lot of people don't realize is most totally burnt cars there floor pans buckle up as well

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад +1

      From what I’ve seen over the years if it’s got paint still on it you can fix it, this still had most of its lower paint until left outside for 40 years. Time will tell once all the outer skin is removed and the skeleton is unpicked where needed to see how bad it is I think.

    • @Grooty79
      @Grooty79 2 года назад +2

      @@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide yeah ide be interested to see how far back it gets stripped, if the floor pan is straight and firewall straight then it's doable but so much work, what I can't understand is why it's sitting outside

  • @arkhsm
    @arkhsm 2 года назад +1

    Someone would give it a go, and still get their money back when finished !!

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад +1

      For sure and it’s going to happen, will be great to see the process of the build. Mammoth but rewarding task for sure.

  • @blinkstabill
    @blinkstabill 2 года назад

    Bit of time and research could locate where it is with Google earth view , the give away is just map the railway lines as can clearly hear the train horn close by

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад +1

      Can do that with anything if really needed to.

    • @blinkstabill
      @blinkstabill 2 года назад

      @@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide the train horn definatly narrows down the search area

  • @Mercmad
    @Mercmad 2 года назад +7

    I thought it was going to be another which I have seen , which was stolen back in the 70's. It was hidden a dam,full of water and the person responsible carried the cowl tag around in his wallet. I saw it back in 1992 ,still in the dam but in pretty much the same state as this one. The White car next to it threw me a bit as there was also a white GT in the same town as the drowned one. Back in those days Cockies were still making good money and the GT's were a popular car amongst their young'uns. .

  • @Simo-bx2qm
    @Simo-bx2qm Год назад

    What a shame it will probably never see the road again

  • @swagmanexplores7472
    @swagmanexplores7472 2 года назад +2

    That one might be a bridge too far

  • @petervossos4816
    @petervossos4816 2 года назад

    Considering they’re getting big money 1mil plus I would try fixing and I’m just a carpenter!

  • @barryphillips7327
    @barryphillips7327 2 года назад +1

    IF rebuilding it?? almost would be better to start with a better body shell, this one is pretty rough, shame!!

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад +1

      Yes that would be a very easy way to build a replica with phase 3 driveline but it would always be just a replica. Or you can do the massive and expensive task of fixing this one so that it’s still a matching numbers genuine article.

  • @sandrapoyner1353
    @sandrapoyner1353 2 года назад

    A good fixer upper, nothing is impossible, just remember the impossible we can do it,s the miracles that take time👍👍👍😁🇦🇺

  • @paulscrimgour4769
    @paulscrimgour4769 Год назад

    Ok whats with the white xy next too it ? Not being smart

  • @stephenbachman132
    @stephenbachman132 Год назад

    Make a great project car. If you took the project on you would need a shed big enough to strip it back an rebuild everything.

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  Год назад +1

      It sure will, the owner has the skills required to rebuild it properly but is always busy building other peoples cars instead…

    • @stephenbachman132
      @stephenbachman132 Год назад

      @@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide he should rebulid how much a genuine GT phase 3 sell for half a million. An the rest.

  • @silverfox8915
    @silverfox8915 2 года назад

    RIP , it's rooted

  • @michaelteasdale2919
    @michaelteasdale2919 6 месяцев назад

    300 phase 3 built…..only 500,785 currently available.

  • @ih8hertz1
    @ih8hertz1 2 года назад

    Still quite straight other than the roof panel.. acid dip and primer and ur good to go

    • @mickeymouse1697
      @mickeymouse1697 2 года назад

      lol, rust is CANCER . This is burnt twisted rusted to the bine marrow , Rust never leaves . There is nothing to work with

  • @adamc4655
    @adamc4655 2 года назад

    What a shame,would be good to see the white one next to it stored under cover.Not to mention a few of the other cars there.

  • @stewatparkpark2933
    @stewatparkpark2933 2 года назад

    The compliance plates are probably melted .

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад

      If you can access a copy of the GTHO register by Ross Vasse you will be able to read about its plate and authenticity as a “first batch” phase three.

  • @mechanic7430
    @mechanic7430 2 года назад

    Mate if the numbers are there it's worth the repair. Even if it costs 100 grand to restore it's gonna be worth 5 X that. Go for it mate

  • @juiceboy-vx3qj
    @juiceboy-vx3qj 2 года назад

    definitely the best looking two-owner low km car I've seen

  • @keithschmidt6418
    @keithschmidt6418 2 года назад

    🤯 good video Bloke , but geez it could of been a trailer for the movie christine.. i think that old classic creepy ford should be left out in the open where it wants to be, and the crows reckon so to, wtf 😂🤣

    • @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide
      @ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide  2 года назад

      Ha ha yeah the birds were having a comment or two… glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching

    • @keithschmidt6418
      @keithschmidt6418 2 года назад

      @@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide haha, i did enjoy it, and just goes to show why ive always said. Fuckin firds. Why own one when you can own a nice trusty non creepy Holden 🙏😂

  • @nowhereman7813
    @nowhereman7813 2 года назад

    Looks like the Gazard brothers got to it!

  • @chadr3318
    @chadr3318 2 года назад

    Heart braking video bud

  • @AydanD69
    @AydanD69 2 года назад

    Wow just wow

  • @lawrencecorigliano7441
    @lawrencecorigliano7441 2 года назад

    Is it for sale ?????

  • @greggmitchell4990
    @greggmitchell4990 2 года назад

    Amazing