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Offline MartinGT150

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G'day from Down Under.
« on: October 06, 2015, 06:12:44 AM »
G'day from Down Under,
Please allow me to introduce myself.
My name is Martin: I live in a town called Mildura, in the state of Victoria, Australia, aka Down Under!
Summer kicked in early this year and it did so, "just a little bit violently". Today it peaked at 38 Degrees Celsius(C), that's over 100 in the Fahrenheit measurement, however 115F isn't unheard of, or, the hottest it gets here. The two previous day were 37.5C.
Down here in Australia, when it comes to cars, you're either passionate about Holden's (GM), or Ford's.
I'm proud to state that.... "I am Tragically, a Holden man, through and through". I hope no one has been alienated at this point (LOL).
My main passion is the HOLDEN HQ range, built between 1971 and 1974.
I started looking for a boat to tow behind my Q's, that is of the same era and after several years of looking I was driving home after a 6 hour trip (one way), just to look at a boat that was; unfortunately; a piece of poo! My apologies, but I can't be nicer about it.
However, apparently it was a trip that was meant to be!
Disappointed, I immediately turned around and started my homeward journey. I stopped in every town searching the internet for boat yards and individuals selling boats and 3 hours later I gave up and stayed overnight in Echuca, Victoria.
In the morning I headed home and what would be a 4 1/2 hour trip actually took me 5 hours and only got me 2 hours closer to home. So many boats to see!!!
And then... In a river town called Swan Hill, in a boat yard full of Camo boats and hunting gear, at the very back, squeezed in between old and new trailers was this forgotten Gem. A Gold and Yellow Glastron GT150. 1979 my research has lead me to believe.
I'm also very happy to state that I am now the proud owner of this piece of history and hope to have her back on the water in the not too distant future, looking as glorious as she did the first time she was wet.
Anyway, that's just a little bit about me. I have a lot of questions and now that I'm a member of this forum, I hope to be able to ask them in the future.
Many thanks for taking the time to read my introduction.
Enjoy.
Martin



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Re: G'day from Down Under.
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2015, 06:18:29 AM »
Welcome Martin
That is a cool story :)
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Offline Jason

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Re: G'day from Down Under.
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2015, 06:47:32 AM »
Great story! Can't wait to see your restoration thread and more pictures.

I am pretty sure you are our first member from Australia! Awesome!
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Re: G'day from Down Under.
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2015, 07:56:08 AM »
Welcome to the forum Martin !
Looking forward to your restro.
I'll have to do a Google search to see what a HQ is ....

OK ... Here there called " Chevrolet El Camino "
« Last Edit: October 06, 2015, 08:04:08 AM by Hyperacme »

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Re: G'day from Down Under.
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2015, 08:44:53 AM »
Welcome to the group Martin.

Love those HQs also. Been a fan of the Aussie automotive world since I was 18. Especially the Holden group and the SS Range. Always wanted one of them!
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Offline Glastronjohn18

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Re: G'day from Down Under.
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2015, 06:50:47 AM »
Welcome Martin. What an interesting story.
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I was driving home after a 6 hour trip (one way), just to look at a boat that was; unfortunately; a piece of poo!
I know all of us here have been down that road. With the others I'm looking forward to your restoration thread. Don't forget our motto here.......Pictures, we like pictures. Lots and lots of pictures.
« Last Edit: October 07, 2015, 06:58:50 AM by Glastronjohn18 »
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Offline dorelse

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Re: G'day from Down Under.
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2015, 10:41:06 PM »
Welcome!
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Offline Maclin

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Re: G'day from Down Under.
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2015, 09:36:14 AM »
Cheers Mate!  I work with a group from Preston, good people.

They have a good sense of humor, hope you do as well,  so  attached  is my Standard Greeting from "Up Over" to Down Under... :)

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Re: G'day from Down Under.
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2015, 11:31:36 AM »
that's funny
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