Here's a bunch of ways to max out the plastic
1. FOUR-DOOR GTS
Fancy an HX four-door Monaro GTS with a 308 stuffed in its snout? Not many exist and those in captivity are tightly held. But, die-cast model specialists, Classic Carlectables, has just created a Cotillion White four-door GTS. Unlike the full-size version, this is limited to 750 units. But like all models from Classic carlectables this 1:18 scale GTS is beautifully crafted and perfectly detailed. Launched mid 1976, the HX was basically a cosmetic upgrade of the HJ series.
Around $300 from classiccarlectables.com.au
2. WELL HEELED
Whether you’ve forked out large for a new daily driver or want to protect the floor coverings in your weekend ride, Tru-Fit are the ones to contact. With time, the driver-side carpet starts looking tatty and before you know it, there’s a gaping hole in the carpet. Solving this is the Tru-Fit range of heel mats. The heel mats come in many shapes and sizes to suit most makes and models and are available in several colours. So do your carpets and shoes a favour and grab a heel mat. Prices start at $25.
3. STAND ON ME
A shed looks bare without a wall of tools and a floor brimming with equipment, making life easier for you to fettle your toy, or tackle a project. For all your needs, make a beeline to Machinery House. A must-have is vehicle axle stands, like the ones below. Priced at $231 a pair including GST, these stands have an individual capacity of 500kg and meet Aussie standards. Made of of high-quality, heavy-duty steel, the stands have a quick adjustment mechanism securely locking them into position.
4. GAUGE IT RIGHT
If you are swanning around in your favourite chariot and haven’t had the speedo calibrated for a while, best you do it pronto, before a fast-driving award lobs in your letterbox. While you’re at it, why not get all the gauges checked at Otto Instruments. It is an industry leader when it comes to repairing and restoring almost any instrument that has ever graced a dashboard. Otto understands you want to know what’s going on under the bonnet, whether it’s a classic or modern car, bike, 4×4, truck or bus.
5. MULTIPURPOSE
Christmas is coming and now is the time to drop hints to the loved ones before you end up with the usual bumph. Imagine unwrapping a Dual Action multipurpose 40-piece half-inch drive impact socket set on Xmas Day. The set includes both metric and imperial sockets. Included are a low-profile ratchet handle, two wobble bars, universal joint and three magnetic spark-plug sockets. The sockets work on both power and hand tools! Available in more than 120 stores across Australia. Start dropping hints now.
6. PUMP ME UP
How good does a garage full of long-gone brands and nostalgic memorabilia look? The crew at Nostalgia Highway has a shed full of fabulous items, with one such piece being the Eco Drum Tyreflator and Airmeter. This one is in the colours of Golden Fleece, once seen on every street corner. The Eco 44 drum is an accurate reproduction of the original. Australian made from quality steel and aluminium it has a large easy-to-read-dial and comes with an air chuck. Price $1999.
From Unique Cars #484, Oct 2023