GMI's History Of Holden Pre-1948 Information Thread

[RedVee8]

Originally Posted by t-rex

I'm glad you did!

But I have to clear up a misconception: the first Holden WAS NOT based on the "Chevrolet Cadet" it was based on an older design for a compact Chevy or Buick.

The Cadet was an entirely different project and had no links to Holden whatsoever.

Here's the Cadet story...

I apologise for the jpg format.

didnt read the article but the Chev Cadet became the Ford Zephyr when McPherson (of struts fame) went to Ford.
the earlier Chev you mention is probably project 195y - which in turn was an experimental machine to follow on with work on the Opel Olympia and discover if a light six in a light car (due to integral construction) was better than a four. opel followed up with the Super Six and Kapitan, these and the Chev proving the point and the Holden 48-215 being the result.

I'll read the article when i'm at home. Thanks T-Rex.

[MonaroSS]

Ladies and Gentlemen I give you:

The 1948 Holden Monaro

[RedVee8]

^ sweet

[mikmak]

The white walls nail it for me. So you've done the chop. How long till we can see the real thing?

[MonaroSS]

Originally Posted by mikmak

The white walls nail it for me. So you've done the chop. How long till we can see the real thing?

I'm just researching GM V8 engines. Cadillac had a 346 flathead until 1948 when it was replaced by the 331 OHV engine as a '49.



But there was also the Oldsmobile 303 'Rocket' OHV V8 engine came out in 1949. If we are re-writing history then some early test runs of one of these engines would have been shipped to OZ for a top end option in the new 1948 Holden Monaro.



Maybe some of our American friends could tell us which of these two engines could be made to produce the most power.

[vt6banger]

Originally Posted by MonaroSS

Oh Jeeeez...

You just reminded me. Better than the stubbie holder, we all forgot 'The Esky' was a great Aussie invention!!!! Otherwise what's the use of the stubbie holder if the beer's already cold?

mate your gonna confuse people!?!?! theres plenty of need if the beer is already cold, if it HOT that another matter..... the only drink ive found were it doesnt matter if its warm or cold is bundy in a can...LOL Bundy is always good.

[mikmak]

Another Aussie invention ^^^

[RedVee8]

Originally Posted by MonaroSS

I'm just researching GM V8 engines. Cadillac had a 346 flathead until 1948 when it was replaced by the 331 OHV engine as a '49.



But there was also the Oldsmobile 303 'Rocket' OHV V8 engine came out in 1949. If we are re-writing history then some early test runs of one of these engines would have been shipped to OZ for a top end option in the new 1948 Holden Monaro.



Maybe some of our American friends could tell us which of these two engines could be made to produce the most power.

The Olds Rocket is my suggestion for the Olds Rod from earlier in this thread.
Mind you I was thinking a 60s/early 70s Rocket...... but maybe the late 40s/early 50s version may fit the Rod better, esp if attempting a RatRod.