70's Holden Ute - custom Matchbox

[@paulburfield3574]

Mint condition not minute. God dam spell Check!

[@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747]

Great work Don .On that HJ Holden ute...The bars on the front are Roo bars ..Kangeroos jump out infront of you at night ..in the outback...

[@diecastflashback]

Cool, didn't know that. Thanks for watching ✌️😎

[@martindaredare]

Now that's a brilliant transformation. Don looks amazing

[@diecastflashback]

Thanks Martin it was fun✌️😎

[@johnnyvscustomsgaragetassie.]

That's a beaut Ute there Don. You did us Aussie's proud. And yes a HJ/X is about right for that model. If you want to see the whole series of those Ute's I did a video Titled Building the Ultimate Matchbox Ute Muster. on my channel. Cheers JV

[@diecastflashback]

I feel better now that an expert has approved. I will most definitely watch the video. Cheers Don ✌️😎

[@redtrux..000..FIRE.]

That's a you beaut ute.
Well done !
👨‍🚒👍🇦🇺🦘

[@diecastflashback]

Thanks much appreciated ✌️😎🇺🇸🍻🇭🇲

[@sand8able]

Holden is a GM product , so more like a Chevy. From a former Holden driver from Australia.

[@diecastflashback]

Thanks for watching ✌️😎

[@KennyBacchus-yg3uv]

70s. Holden. Ute. Custom.. Matchbox

[@sand8able]

Great job on the ute. I think you might find the grill is off a Holden 1 ton ute. Might find 1 close to the right 1 in the Chevy Chevelle castings?.

[@diecastflashback]

Good to know thanks for watching ✌️😎

[@paulburfield3574]

Still got two of them in minute condition from childhood. Had 3 but lost one somewhere

[@diecastflashback]

That's cool, great childhood memories thanks for watching ✌️😎

[@justinbray2773]

Nice custom

[@diecastflashback]

Thanks appreciate it ✌️😎

[@diecastRR]

You chose nice colors. Successful renovation. I really like the details. Best wishes

[@diecastflashback]

Thank you very much! I had fun. Thanks for watching ✌️😎

[@jesterger]

Nice work!

[@diecastflashback]

Thanks appreciate it ✌️😎

[@ripwreckraceway]

that's a very cool custom man shared liked loved !

[@diecastflashback]

Appreciate it dude ✌️😎

[@luispinedo8566]

Gran trabajo, Don ! 🤩🇪🇦

[@diecastflashback]

Gracias amigo ✌️😎🇺🇸

[@YURANICHBEST]

🤩👍👍👍👍👍

[@diecastflashback]

Thanks for watching ✌️😎

[@t23001]

Green was a bold choice, looks great. Fantastic brush work on the lights, grill, and door handles. With the cattle guard removed you can see a resemblance to the El Camino of the same period.

[@diecastflashback]

Thanks

[@johnroberts838]

Beautiful work, thank you 👍👍👍
Take care,
Melbourne, Australia

[@diecastflashback]

I much appreciate that, thanks for watching ✌️😎

[@johnroberts838]

@@diecastflashback 👍

[@brianrobinson2962]

Looking great mate

[@diecastflashback]

Thanks Mr Robinson ✌️😎

[@WilliamPhillips-iv8lb]

Nice restore Don

[@diecastflashback]

Thanks Bill ✌️😎

[@alaricbragg7843]

Old family car when I was little was a green Holden wagon from the 1970s. You definitely got the green right!

[@diecastflashback]

Oh great! Appreciate it ✌️😎

[@alaricbragg7843]

@@diecastflashback You're welcome. While the real standard Holden Ute had a more convex opening at the back, there have been countless body modifications by hot rod and drag racing enthusiasts resulting in similar customisations to your 'resto.' Especially in New Zealand, where I am from. I had the original toy you restored and modified. But mine had 7UP logos and was re-named a 'Ruff Trek.'