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== Unique Features == | == Unique Features == | ||
* Coupe or 4-dr Sedan | * Coupe or 4-dr Sedan | ||
- | * GX-5 [[Grille]] badge | + | * 'GX 5 Speed' grille [[Badges|Badge]] |
+ | * 'GX 5 Speed' boot [[Badges|Badge]] | ||
* Tape Stripe on sides | * Tape Stripe on sides | ||
* [[F5C56]] transmission (non-overdrive) | * [[F5C56]] transmission (non-overdrive) |
Revision as of 07:40, 22 December 2011
With so many GX5 clones being created, how can you identify a real GX5?
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Overview
Base Features
GX5s were only made in RHD version, and all have Japan-language Chassis ID Plates. They were based on the GX trim package and the 1972 Facelift features, so be sure to validate those also.
All GX5 have a Japanese-language Identification Plate:
(This plate is not unique to the GX5)
Unique Features
* Coupe or 4-dr Sedan * 'GX 5 Speed' grille Badge * 'GX 5 Speed' boot Badge * Tape Stripe on sides * F5C56 transmission (non-overdrive) * 5-speed dogleg Shifter knob (wood) * Highback front bucket Seats with cloth inserts
NOT GX5
* 2-dr sedan * English ID Plate * LHD * Overdrive 5-speed * non-dogleg 5-speed
Visual Features
Engine Compartment
Red air cleaner
Flat-top twin carbs (???)
NOT: Red rocker cover (Not stock???)
Interior
Wood shift knob with dogleg shift pattern
Wood Steering wheel
High-back front seats with cloth inserts
Wood Shifter Knob with dogleg shift pattern
NOT: Double-hump dash (PB110 item)
NOT: Aftermarket steering wheel
Exterior
Coupe
GX5 Tape Stripe
GX5 badge on left side of grille
GX5 Tape Stripe
GX5 boot emblem
NOTE: The wheels are not stock