Rust is one of the biggest threats facing surviving classic Commodores. Whether you own a VB, VC, VH, VK, VL or even a later VN and VP Commodore, corrosion can quickly turn a valuable project into a costly restoration. Australia’s climate presents unique challenges for classic cars. Coastal salt air, humidity, rainwater trapped in body […]
The HQ, HJ, HX, HZ and WB Holden platform is one of the most versatile chassis designs ever produced in Australia. Whether you’re building a comfortable cruiser, a tough street machine, a GTS replica, a Sandman tribute or a long-distance touring car, the suspension setup plays a massive role in how the vehicle performs. When […]
Best Suspension Upgrades for HK, HT and HG Holden The HK, HT and HG Holden range sits at the heart of Australia’s classic muscle car era. Built between 1968 and 1971, these models blended American-inspired styling with local engineering and delivered some of the most iconic road cars ever to wear the Holden badge. From […]
Best Suspension Upgrades for HR Holden The HR Holden occupies a special place in Australian motoring history. Released in 1966, it brought significant improvements over the HD, including revised styling, front disc brake availability and one of the most important suspension developments ever seen in a Holden. The HR front suspension became so successful that […]
The HD Holden occupies an important place in Holden history. Released in 1965, it introduced a completely new body design, improved ride quality and a more sophisticated suspension setup than previous Holden models. For its era, the HD delivered a comfortable and compliant ride that appealed to Australian families travelling on everything from city streets […]
Best Interior Products for Early Holdens The interior of an early Holden is where the character of the car really comes alive. Whether you’re driving a 48-215, FJ, FE, FC, EK, EJ, EH, HR or HK, the cabin is where every rattle, smell and detail tells a story. But after 50 to 70 years on […]
One of the biggest realities of owning an early Holden is accepting that suspension technology has come a long way since the 1950s and 1960s. While the suspension systems fitted to the 48-215, FJ, FE, FC, FB, EK, EJ, EH, HD, HR, HK, HT and HG were well suited to Australian roads of the era, […]
When discussing classic Holden maintenance, most enthusiasts focus on engine oil, cooling systems or ignition upgrades. Yet one of the most overlooked fluids in any early Holden is the lubricant inside the gearbox and differential. Whether you own a 48-215, FJ, FE, FC, FB, EK, EJ, EH, HD, HR, HK, HT or HG, selecting the […]
When most people think about maintaining a classic Holden, they focus on engine oil, ignition components or fuel systems. Yet one of the most important fluids in any early Holden is often overlooked: coolant. Whether you’re driving a 48-215, FJ, FE, FC, FB, EK, EJ, EH, HD, HR, HK, HT or HG, the cooling system […]
Choosing the right oil for an early Holden is one of the most important maintenance decisions an owner can make. Whether you’re driving a 48-215, FJ, FE, FC, FB, EK, EJ, EH, HD, HR, HK, HT or HG, the engine under the bonnet was designed in a very different era to modern vehicles. Unfortunately, many […]