Boomer the '78 kingswood

[tw1tch]

Been stalking this forum for a while now and i thought i might as well throw up a few pictures of my ride.

Model: 1978 Kingswood SL
Colour: Super Mint Green
Engine: 202 red motor
Transmission: Stock Trimatic with column shift
Bodywork: Stock
Wheels/Tyres: Stock with origional hubcaps
Audio: Kenwood headunit, twin 6x9 audioline
Engine Mods: Unleaded conversion, thermo fan


Future mods: a bit of resto, 350 holley exhaust, new wheels...v8 maybe? unsute am open to suggestions.

sorry for the photo spam...thanks for looking!

 

[F l a k]

That looks good mate. Honestly, if it was me, I'd not change anything that can't be changed back, and spend ages cleaning, especially the engine bay, paint the rocker cover for starters. And some different wheels could make a big difference, but keep them smaller and to era style. Make sure you check out Morton's thread, 'cause IMO his HQ is awesome. And finally, aftermarket stereo's in old cars are one of my biggest pet hates lol. It does look good though mate, well done

Morton's 1972 HQ Kingswood

 

[tw1tch]

thanks mate, i agree about cd units into older cars, this one was in it when i bought it. agreed also about only doing reversible stuff to the car..only it makes me kinda scared to start doing anything

 

[Calaber]

I think I'd turf the HZ, GM and 3.3 badges on the boot and dash. Otherwise, a fine example of an increasingly rare oldie. Look after her.

 

[Hangman]

I think I'd turf the HZ, GM and 3.3 badges on the boot and dash. Otherwise, a fine example of an increasingly rare oldie. Look after her.

This.

Nice looking Kingy.

 

[tw1tch]

Just wondering what people think...should i try remove the trolley strip? or not risk it and leave it on?

 

[ncass11]

as said before get rid of the extra badges, and leave the trolley strip, it gives it character and it would look too plain with out it, and the more photos the better

that Kingswood is just beautiful, keep it as original as possible

 

[ncass11]

the only thing i would do to it is put a gts dash in it, but that dash looks good too

 

[kingswood country]

She looks good mate, glad to see another old girl surviving.
Body looks better than mine and Morton's, lucky you!
Is leave the body moulds and badges, unless you want some body work, but if they're good, leave them, they're getting hard to get. Maybe a full length console with a custom insert since its column.
I'm slightly jelly of that! But the hz badges need to go!


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[kingswood country]

I will say, I Miss the old 202


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