what model???

Little · newbie Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 1

i never owned a car before but really keen on having a gem as my first, I just know nothing there is to know about cars. i've seen gems around and i really like the look of them, but i would prefer, a rounded shape one, rather then a square one. could anyone, plz tell me what model i am referring to if i want a round shape one? i need to research before i buy!!! Smile

Gene FJ20DET · Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2003 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: what model???

your after a tx, tc or a td
the squrer shapes are te, tf and tg
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zzz · petrol head Joined: 16 Jan 2002 Posts: 1298

te-tg is the only decent gemini
just jkn
zzz

TuFf · backyard mechanic Joined: 17 Sep 2002 Posts: 502

Don't Forget the RB! I know its a FWD but its still just as much a gemini as the others!

TuFf

logem · tinkerer Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 442

yeah but there ugly!

TuFf · backyard mechanic Joined: 17 Sep 2002 Posts: 502

You might think they are but i think they are quite a cool car when they r in good condition. It depends on your tastes.

TuFf

Benjamin · backyard mechanic Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Posts: 525

You're on the right track anyways Smile

The good things about Geminis are fuel economy, ease of maintenance, performance (after some work), handling.

TX, TC, TD are the rounded models ranging from 1975 to mid 1979. Be wary of the early import TX, as there are some difference which make things, err interesting. You can spot one by the seat bolts going through the floor, and the Isuzu-Gemini rear badge, rather than Holden-Gemini.

Of the early shape, the TD brings with it the most advances, such as Radial Tuned Suspension and 5 speed box.

The TE, TF, TG are the square ones from late 1979 to 1984.

You will soon learn about cars by playing with your Gem.
Cheers

Dave · tinkerer Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 322

RB 3-door hatchback looks pretty neat.

Didn't reach our shores though, I'm afraid.

Dave · tinkerer Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 322

Benjamin,

Those early TX models are a bit weird, but they were still assembled at Acacia Ridge in Queensland, along with the rest of the T-series Geminis.

The only 'imported' Gemini (aside from a small number of ZZ/Rs or ZZ/Ts for racing) was the Gemini Diesel, of which the entire floorpan was imported (and they had imported rear ends, rather than the Holden-built Salisbury unit).

The RB was imported as a CKD kit from Japan and assembled at Woodville, SA.

goons hired goons · petrol head Joined: 04 Jul 2002 Posts: 3268

its not worth saying there tuff. logem is obviously one of those people who dont have the foresight to see potential in a rarely modified car. he needs to see the older ones which are already done up and copy them. sad.