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

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Жыл бұрын

A rare Look at a Damaged Genuine XY GT HO PHASE 3, The holy grail of wreck finds, This is a Low Kilometer 2 owner car as documented In The Phase 3 GTHO Register by Ross Vasse as a ford endorsed Register of what was known as the worlds fastest 4 door sedan in the world. The most revered Australian Muscle car throughout the decades. This car features on pages 109 & 110 of the register so if you can find a copy to read you will see its history on those pages. Please if you know its location dont mention it in the comments at owners request. Thank you
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@burniezarsoff4118 Жыл бұрын

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 😎👍

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

I reckon you’d be right there….

@deputycartman Жыл бұрын

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. 👍🏻

@darrincassidy9045 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@claytonsmoothy314 Жыл бұрын

Faster, stronger.better than before

@alank616 Жыл бұрын

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 👍

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks

@HOLDEN921 Жыл бұрын

@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide can you please find all the old Holdens for me

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

See my other videos for plenty of holden content, thanks for watching

@ronniebraine9692 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@NorthsideHawk Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy the vids, thanks for watching.

@sprendergast351 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Exactly, glad you enjoyed it.

@100Jeanluc Жыл бұрын

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.

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Definitely

@zoob533 Жыл бұрын

You had to be super keen to restore that

@keesegotit72 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful car it would be restored

@vicbittertoo Жыл бұрын

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 :)

@briansmythe3000 Жыл бұрын

Nice Job Mate Thanks for the documentation , Nicley Put together

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it

@craiglloyd7185 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

It’s on the cards…

@hqlion Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@arkhsm Жыл бұрын

@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide That is GREAT to hear !!

@JAStheACE Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@lukesm5747 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

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

@keithrx3c Жыл бұрын

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

@villiers1259 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@robertharding4166 Жыл бұрын

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. 🤙

@greggmitchell4990 Жыл бұрын

Amazing

@christopherhampson265 5 ай бұрын

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 😂😂😂

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide 5 ай бұрын

The old coot is blind….. ha ha good movie, thanks for watching mate 👍🏻

@martinfinn674 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Definitely

@AydanD69 Жыл бұрын

Wow just wow

@rhettcorbett3346 Жыл бұрын

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

@martymargmuscat8013 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Spot on , thanks for watching.

@douglasfathers4848 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Definitely is mate. The crazy part is you could sink 400k into it and still be very viable.

@karhlhenselien2260 6 ай бұрын

Nilly brought a tear to me eye

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide 6 ай бұрын

I know how ya feel…

@StarlightWorkshop0z Жыл бұрын

Noice!!

@Mercmad Жыл бұрын

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. .

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Wow, what town if I may ask ? I heard of one in a dam but never knew how true it was.

@ronhonig Жыл бұрын

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.

@sandrapoyner1353 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Exactly right.

@christopherherrett7324 Жыл бұрын

I would definitely restore it,cheers slim

@ianjohnston2361 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Exactly, nothing is unfixable with the right skills, time and money. Thanks for watching.

@robosborne6514 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Sure does.

@robosborne6514 Жыл бұрын

@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Any Chevy Muscle

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

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

@robosborne6514 Жыл бұрын

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

@mick00000000002 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Take care mate 👍🏻

@keithschmidt6418 Жыл бұрын

🤯 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 Жыл бұрын

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

@keithschmidt6418 Жыл бұрын

@@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 🙏😂

@thecarwreckhunter Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@stevendurieu6938 Жыл бұрын

Perfect parts car nxt to it

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Definitely 👍🏻

@shanevonharten3100 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree except that I do fully believe this will be rebuilt.

@homlesy1172 Жыл бұрын

thats beyond repair

@iandaniel2153 Жыл бұрын

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

@bigxadventures3165 7 ай бұрын

It's sad to see such cars rotting away.

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide 7 ай бұрын

Yes indeed. Thanks for watching

@index6738 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

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….

@Desertduleler_88 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Yes most definitely, thanks for watching

@spiderbrandt4066 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Sure does….

@spiderbrandt4066 Жыл бұрын

@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Thanks Bloke for putting that up

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

@clintonborgward984 Жыл бұрын

👍cool

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it mate.

@Deanozdirect Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Yep, just a bit of cut and polish 😂😂. Glad you enjoyed the video.

@shanedavies9564 Жыл бұрын

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 👍

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Both great projects, I can’t wait to watch the Ho get rebuilt.

@liamgross7217 6 ай бұрын

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.

@jasonclark950 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Quite a treasure trove for sure.

@maltlickymalitia4809 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see this thing getting rebuilt.

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Definitely, can’t wait to see it happen myself. Thanks for watching.

@silverfox8915 Жыл бұрын

RIP , it's rooted

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching ✌🏻

@joeyjojo4506 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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

@daniellebcooper7160 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@daniellebcooper7160 Жыл бұрын

@@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?.

@martinevans3014 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

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

@whatwoulddarrendo1325 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Time skill and money will get things done , thanks for watching.

@petewielsma423 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

I fully agree, thanks for watching.

@petewielsma423 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your reply , recently found your videos , love the old classic outback/bush finds , new subscriber as we speak , cheers 🍻

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying my vids.

@CycolacFan Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, it will be done.

@CycolacFan Жыл бұрын

@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide did part of the building collapse on it crushing the roof and back door?

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Front end loader bucket I believe whilst moving it to farm

@Matt_Wilson01 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

What a sad end to such cool cars, I bet he still thinks of how good it was to own one.

@chadr3318 Жыл бұрын

Heart braking video bud

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed.

@peteryoung4301 Жыл бұрын

I can't watch i can't afford.greennis nice.

@billmago7991 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Certainly would be.

@jamesogden7457 Жыл бұрын

Does it still run and drive ? I love the interior and the wheels really set it off !!! Did the farmer bash The panel beaters?

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Ha ha yeah but if armour all and it’ll be spiffy… I’m not sure of bashing them but was definitely heart broken hence taking it back out to the farm and letting it sit in disgust.

@jamesogden7457 Жыл бұрын

@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide if the fire had started due to panelbeaters negligence I would of gone off But also surely the panelbeaters would of had public liability insurance , or other insurances required to be in business? Glad to hear the owner going to rebuild but won't be alot salvage able off that would there? Fire warps and softens metal. Be cool if he would let you give updates on rebuild. Love your channel and content .wellington new Zealand

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

It’s only mild steel in a car body, it will be fixable and the bodywork Timelapse filmed. Car was insured at time of fire luckily.

@huwmather5477 Жыл бұрын

That will buff out easy enough

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Ha ha, I look forward to seeing it happening when it is rebuilt though .

@dstewartten Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Yes I reckon it’ll be in that ball park figure. Thanks for watching

@BigHead-ge6uv Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@BigHead-ge6uv Жыл бұрын

@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide glad to hear that, cheers 👍

@arkhsm Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

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

@juiceboy-vx3qj Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Ha ha yep, funnily enough that’s exactly what it is.

@alanriley9754 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

No sorry the white one is a replica but with all the correct and genuine gear on it.

@Simo-bx2qm 7 ай бұрын

What a shame it will probably never see the road again

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide 7 ай бұрын

Time will tell.

@talltree4252 Жыл бұрын

Yep if can afford to fix it it's no loss of money 🤑💰

@snapped4433 Жыл бұрын

Fb marketplace. Yeah it's a 2 owner car it's mint with only a small dent on the roof and a missing gard but easy to repair. But no legitimately it's sad to see it sitting there. I hope it gets restored it would be a big job but worth it

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Ha ha yep that’d be a marketplace description for sure 😂

@stephenbachman132 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@stephenbachman132 Жыл бұрын

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

@nowhereman7813 Жыл бұрын

Looks like the Gazard brothers got to it!

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Yep, 3 apes in a holden….

@nowhereman7813 Жыл бұрын

@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide solid gold mate Love your work

@rhettcorbett3346 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ih8hertz1 Жыл бұрын

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

@mickeymouse1697 Жыл бұрын

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

@petervossos4816 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Yes they are definitely up there in value these days . Thanks for watching

@kisbushcraftdownunder Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

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

@kisbushcraftdownunder Жыл бұрын

@@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

@Grooty79 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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

@LtFrankDrebbin Жыл бұрын

breaks my heart seeing cars like this rotting away on farms. 😭

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Same….

@gazza116 Жыл бұрын

the old falcon cant handle the the heat.

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Ha ha

@adriandewar8002 Жыл бұрын

get the tags .job done

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Nah this is actually going to get rebuilt, obviously a huge job but will be videos and documented the whole way to show how it’s done. I’m looking forward to seeing it happen.

@romandybala Жыл бұрын

@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Any flying pigs on that farm?

@adamc4655 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Yes , that gives you an idea of how good anything undercover must be.

@mechanic7430 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

All numbers still match and I’d at least double that budget to do it right. Will be great to see it done.

@mechanic7430 Жыл бұрын

@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide even at 200k it's still worth it brother ❤️💪

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Definitely

@evilbeetlekustomscreations4965 Жыл бұрын

Of course it can be restored I've restored Volkswagen buses that were almost just a VIN tag🤣

@ordrazz Жыл бұрын

"it's still good, it's still good".......

@igvtec Жыл бұрын

Restoring the white one beside it would be cheaper I would definitely save that car.

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Yes but the white one isn’t a genuine phase three.

@igvtec Жыл бұрын

@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide yeah fair enough so just a mockup one.

@marcgibbs8657 11 ай бұрын

are the vin plates with the car or are they gone

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide 11 ай бұрын

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

@James-zj3ud Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

It will be restored, and documented along the way.

@blinkstabill Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Can do that with anything if really needed to.

@blinkstabill Жыл бұрын

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

@benmaskell6895 Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

The old coot is blind…..

@benmaskell6895 Жыл бұрын

@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Pissoff is a polish name....

@johnsbackwithcommonsense7628 Жыл бұрын

$1million at the Auctions

@keithtaylor5515 Жыл бұрын

i would love this car and i would restore it, anyone notice the rear spoiler feet? looks backwards but correct for this car.

@MarkCreighton-tc7sy Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Was from being moved with a front end loader on the farm.

@junctionroadparklandsvlog5035 Жыл бұрын

There seems to be a donor car next to it.

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

There certainly does…. Thanks for watching

@johnciottarello1720 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@joelbleakley5519 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Cheers for the feedback.

@johnnyd7921 Жыл бұрын

Why farmers do that I don’t understand, sell it to someone and give it life again, instead they just let it die!! With all the parts available nowadays for Xy falcon a good panel beater could repair that

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

Yep it’s hard to understand at times, yet thankful he didn’t scrap it 40 years ago at the same time. It will live again fortunately.

@Jim-ok9zi Жыл бұрын

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

@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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.