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== Unique Features == | == Unique Features == | ||
- | * Coupe or 4-dr Sedan | ||
* 'GX 5 Speed' grille [[Badges|Badge]] | * 'GX 5 Speed' grille [[Badges|Badge]] | ||
* 'GX 5 Speed' boot [[Badges|Badge]] | * 'GX 5 Speed' boot [[Badges|Badge]] | ||
- | * Tape Stripe on sides | + | * Tape Stripe on sides (differs coupe to sedan) |
* [[F5C56]] transmission (non-overdrive) | * [[F5C56]] transmission (non-overdrive) | ||
* 5-speed dogleg [[Shifter]] knob (wood) | * 5-speed dogleg [[Shifter]] knob (wood) | ||
* Highback front bucket [[Seats]] with cloth inserts | * Highback front bucket [[Seats]] with cloth inserts | ||
+ | * Wood [[Steering wheel]] (GX-style two-slot type) | ||
== NOT GX5 == | == NOT GX5 == |
Revision as of 08:46, 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
* 'GX 5 Speed' grille Badge * 'GX 5 Speed' boot Badge * Tape Stripe on sides (differs coupe to sedan) * F5C56 transmission (non-overdrive) * 5-speed dogleg Shifter knob (wood) * Highback front bucket Seats with cloth inserts * Wood Steering wheel (GX-style two-slot type)
NOT GX5
* 2-dr sedan * English ID Plate * LHD * Overdrive 5-speed * non-dogleg 5-speed
Visual Features
Engine Compartment
Red air cleaner (stock A12GX Engine, not unique to GX5)
NOT: Flat-top Hitachi Twin Carb
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