The era is certainly coming to an end!

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

http://www.caradvice.com.au/377433/general-motors-holden-puts-37-7-hectare-port-melbourne-site-up-for-sale-end-of-an-era/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=CPC&utm_content=News&utm_campaign=FB_Competitor_M_45+

[SmittyParticipant MelbourneGEN-F R8 SV340 HSV Tourer, VK club touring race car and Kwaka ZX12R View build HERE Member since: July 23, 2015 Posts: 47]

… boohoo 

I spent nearly 8 years of my work life there

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

What the fuck is that fugly ass excuse for a heater hose doing just sitting there.

 

 

Smitty was this your doing????

[pir4teParticipant Mallala640 HP hyper-cruising SS-V Flagonwagon View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 154]

Smitty wrote:

… boohoo I spent nearly 8 years of my work life there

What work did you do at Holden?

Naturally as-pirated, all-motor.

[SmittyParticipant MelbourneGEN-F R8 SV340 HSV Tourer, VK club touring race car and Kwaka ZX12R View build HERE Member since: July 23, 2015 Posts: 47]

cava454 wrote:

What the fuck is that fugly ass excuse for a heater hose doing just sitting there. Smitty was this your doing????

 

 

haha.. no, not responsible ( I left at the end of ’85)

that heater hose thingy is a …V8 engine sound enhancer 

and no.. I have not been drinking coz that is what it actually is

[SmittyParticipant MelbourneGEN-F R8 SV340 HSV Tourer, VK club touring race car and Kwaka ZX12R View build HERE Member since: July 23, 2015 Posts: 47]

pir4te wrote:

Smitty wrote:

… boohoo I spent nearly 8 years of my work life there

What work did you do at Holden?

 

pretty much most things.. admin/office/finance wise

I worked in the foundry/fettling areas working out how much good stuff they made daily
I was the inventory controller in the Supply department, I ran the VAP vehicle costing department
(which worked out what/where and the cost of what was spat out to traffic from each VAP daily)

.. thru to ‘New Models’ where I worked with the engineers at Lang Lang and FB on breakpoints for new parts introduction as well as new models as well as stuff like involvement and support with the introduction of Brocks HDT Commodores

As I said, lots of things… 

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

When I grew up in Elizabeth in the 70’s I went to Elizabeth East primary school, pretty well most peoples Dads worked at Holdens, is a bit sad I reckon, def end of an era.

[Brockfan05Participant AlburyVR Berlina 5.0L VS Clubsport View build HERE Member since: March 7, 2015 Posts: 39]

Agreed Gary, but damn the new VF2 SSV Redline is a hell of a way to end it. On my bucket list for sure

[NickVRParticipant AdelaideVR V8 Exec, VR SS, VF Redline Reserve View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 264]

My dad works at the plant (still does) and it’s a damn shame to see it all just disappear. He has been there for over 25 years, I remember him bringing home a brand new VR SS, VS SS and VS Calais to drive around for a night. Probably what started my love for that particular model I guess. He would always tell me about the new models and changes they are doing to updates.  But all good things must come to an end. I will be getting one that’s for sure, it will be my first and last new car. Also one I will hang on to for as long as I can.

[KroozerParticipant Forbes, NSW91 VN SS View build HERE Member since: February 19, 2015 Posts: 336]

HSV Released its line up today!

http://www.hsv.com.au/GEN-F2/see/Introducing-GEN-F2/

Dat Wagon!!! 

[SmittyParticipant MelbourneGEN-F R8 SV340 HSV Tourer, VK club touring race car and Kwaka ZX12R View build HERE Member since: July 23, 2015 Posts: 47]

Kroozer wrote:

HSV Released its line up today! http://www.hsv.com.au/GEN-F2/see/Introducing-GEN-F2/ Dat Wagon!!!

 

HSV think a car ONLY available with an auto is the highlight of their performance range

the starting price is a $2500 premium coz of that stance  

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