1966 HR Holden
In July 2001 I bought a '66 HR Holden 'Special' for next to nothing.
Over the next 13 months my father and I did almost a full rebuild.
The Build
As you'll see from the pictures in the Gallery, the car was stuffed, the photos show only a small amount of the rust that was actually in this car. It was registered in September 2002 and was been a faithful daily driver until May 2005 when I decided it was too good to drive every day.
The Motor
Following are the specifications of the motor and driveline of the car. To see photos of the car and engine during the build visit the Gallery.
Engine:
Holden 'Black' 3300cc in-line 6
Engine Improvements:
Acid dipped block, Bored .060", 'Red' 202 balanced crank, 'Black' 202 Conrods, ACL 'Perkins' Hypereutectic pistons & file-back moly rings, ACL 'Race' bearings, Waggot Cam, Crane anti-pump-up lifters, JP High-Volume Oil Pump, Alloy timing gears, Custom ported 'Red' 179 head, Custom stainless steel valves with flash-chromed stems, Performance Springs double valve springs & retainers, Yella Terra roller rockers, 500 CFM Holley Carburettor, Toyota supercharger 6 or 10 PSI boost, polished VK Commodore intake manifold, custom water/methanol injection, Pacemaker extractors, 2.25" exhaust, Custom baffled sump.
Driveline:
RPM High clamp pressure plate, Daikin organic clutch, CRS bellhousing, Supra 5-speed, 3.08:1 banjo LSD.
Brakes & Suspension:
Custom mounted booster, Torana distribution block/proportioning valve.
Front: Torana spindles, LH Torana drilled and slotted discs, Metal King pads, Lovells 2" lowered springs, Gabriel Gas Ryder shocks, SLR 5000 sway bar, Nolothane bushes.
Rear: Factory drums, Torana wheel cylinders, Bendix pads, 2" re-set and stiffened leaf springs, Gabriel Pump-up shocks, Whiteline 18mm sway bar, Nolothane bushes.
Wheels & Tyres:
Front & Rear: 14x6.5" Performance Alloys - Sptifires, 205/60R14 GT Radial Champiro.
Stereo
Pictures
Below are a selection of photos of the completed car. For Photos of the build of the car, build of the motor and stereo install please visit the Gallery.
