Originally Posted by
ellard
I see with the Holden Converson, they have moved the front grill further forwards and the headlights on the outer wing.
Most of the conversions I have seen they usually cut the front cross-member - but this is a positive if you ever want to refitt the original engine (no cross-member repairs)
30 years ago I did a holden conversion on an 86 (same front end as this 107). Despite having the conversion kit the holden 161 would not fit in - cause it was for a 88". Even slotting out the front cross member it did not fit and in the end my dad removed the front crossmember completely and welded in a huge lump of 6" x 6" angle iron about 2" further forward. The radiator panel did not work and there was not enough room for the lights - so a new radiator panel was made and the lights moved to the guards. The bonnet was extended 2".
So the mods to your 107 are sort what happened to the early to mid series 1s.
Nothing that cannot be easily reversed if needed or with a little thought cosmetically brought back to what the 107 looked light while still retaining the holden.
Cheers
Garry
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