It’s hard to believe the LJ Torana bowed out of production a tad over 50 years ago. For Holden fans here’s an opportunity to celebrate five decades of automotive excellence with this 1:24-scale 50th anniversary twin set starring the iconic 1972 LJ Torana. It features a green LJ Torana GTR and the Gold LJ GTR XU-1. Both are meticulously crafted and superbly detailed with opening doors, bonnet and boot, so you can admire the precision and craftsmanship of these iconic vehicles up close.
$259.99 from supersoniccollectibles.com.au
2. TEMP TIME
Bendix is best known for its brake products, but they have other handy tools like this infrared thermometer. Compact and light and with many applications, the Bendix infrared thermometer accurately measures engine parts, hot-water pipes, electrical wiring and connections, fuse panels and transformers, heating and air-con systems. It’s easy to read with a backlit LCD display and has a range between 50 and 550°C.
A must for every handyman and just $69.95 from bendix.com.au
3. FLASH DASH
We feature Toranas in this issue and presto, here’s a silver lower dash radio and heater control decal kit for an LH and LX Torana, from allmusclecarparts. It’s a brand-new reproduction part and like all the products for almost every make and model sold by allmusclecarparts, the quality is top notch. It’s a breeze to instal and looks like it has just rolled out of the Holden plant. Just jump online to order it and it’ll be there for you no time.
Yours for $135 from allmusclecarparts.com.au
4. START ME UP
Here’s the Series 71 Murray Quick Run engine test stand from Farm Supplies Machinery. It has a sturdy frame and console so you test run your engine prior to installation. The stand is laser cut and easy to assemble with no welding required and features accurate gauges and switches for measuring engine metrics. Its telescopic tubing allows for adjustment and it is easily moved on its heavy duty castors. It comes with bell house and gearbox mountings.
Price $2759 from farmsuppliesmachineryandequipment.com.au
5. FUNNELLED
Tired of your shed floor being a mess when you do an oil change? Some vehicles make it almost impossible to complete this task without the liquid spilling everywhere. Ryco has come to the rescue with their flexible funnels that form to any shape channel you need. It makes draining oil filters, especially those in hard to reach locations easy. Available in two sizes they’re made with an inner aluminium core, are easy to clean and suitable for many fluids. Treat yourself to both and ensure you’ll worry about spillage again.
From rycofilters.com.au
6. MOTORING BOOK WORM
Ever wondered why a Fiat Dino Coupe has a weird 65-degree V6? Or how a designer’s drinking habits helped create one of the most famous cars of all time? Then you need a copy of Road Masters – 150 cars that changed the world. It’s the work of UC’s own fancier of weird tin, Dave Morley, and it amounts to his take on the most interesting, challenging and just plain brilliant cars ever made. It’s a hardcover book that also works as a bug squisher thanks to its hefty 240-odd pages (some of them very odd). It’s available from all good and bad book stores. Or, you can get all groovy and buy it online.
Visit hardiegrant.com