The Gudge ute from St Albans. What's a Gudge? Owner, Gudge will tell you!
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This video is about Mat 'Gudge' Budaj and his awesome car journey. It all started when Gudge was just 15, helping out with Manuel Galea’s RX-4. Manuel's brother had a simple yellow XY that left a lasting impression on Gudge. Fast forward, and Gudge ended up building his own yellow sedan with a powerful 351 Clevo engine.
In the early 2000s, Gudge sold off that car but couldn’t shake the urge to build another. When a friend mentioned a rusty old XY ute sitting at a panel beater’s in Werribee, Gudge jumped on it. The ute was rough - parts had been shoddily replaced and hidden with bog. Gudge handed it over to Geoff at Street Tech Fabrications, who spent many hours fixing it up, including adding mini-tubs and a new tray floor.
Underneath, the suspension got a massive upgrade with RRS coil-overs and a manual rack set-up. The rear features reset leaves, CalTracs, and Viking coil-overs for a smoother ride.
For power, Gudge stuck with a Clevo, built with parts from his first XY, resulting in a tough 550hp. Inside, it’s mostly GT-spec, with Auto Meter Sport Comp gauges and a B&M QuickSilver shifter. The coolest detail? One-piece electric windows, a unique touch that always gets noticed.
Now, Gudge's XY is a street beast he drives weekly, and next up, he’s working on his wife Carmen’s LX hatch. This family’s car passion is unstoppable!
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Luv this ute, always killa to see it out cruising
Went to trade school with James , met his brother with the silver Mazda crazy car James had a yellow XY when we were going to trade school.
@budaj73
Ай бұрын
James xy was crazy l went for a drive when l was 16 that made me build xy
@stevesalkas9128
Ай бұрын
I use to.drive James to trade school in Collingwood they were 👑 of Glenroy
Well done, good times back in 80s and on, love the centrelines cant beat them. Gets people inspired to go again
@GreasednGassed
Ай бұрын
100%! Gudge did a great job with the build. Cheers for the comment.
@joedipietro2559
Ай бұрын
It's a beautiful XY Falcon Ute. And what a shame Centerline wheels are no longer available. Maybe it's possible to find some brand new never used Centerlines , but good luck with finding them . Beautiful Gudge 👌💪👍
Gudgey you legend mate
Sits nice gudge 💪🏻
What a stunner
@stevesalkas9128
Ай бұрын
Gr8 looking Ute sounds tuff💪
Great work 👏
@GreasednGassed
Ай бұрын
Thanks mate!
Love these videos Greg!
@GreasednGassed
Ай бұрын
Thanks! We’ve got more coming. Cheers for the feedback.
Awesome, sounds farken great, love the Centerline wheels
James xy was a beast lucky to drive it few times in 90s
Love it.
Nice ute Gudge.
@stevesalkas9128
Ай бұрын
Sounds tuff looks gr8
Seen this Ute drop a huge skid out front my uncles house in Porpunkah blew the fucking doors off yewwwww
Was the body u bought blue to build the ute up mate
Gudgey: " oh man. " should have put " barra engine in " modified " to get power to the ground " with " adjustable turbo 1/ watts linkage power off the line 2/ halfway down : the chute turn boost to full power ! 3/ to achieve faster " et " to get at least a. ( nine second pass ! )
Oh centrelines ! Why don't I buy a set too !
" why did you choose " torana " budgie colour ?" Could have " used " fly yellow " same as : bowdens phase 3 track racer !
So, from St Albans - that woul make it a Maltese Falcon. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 You're welcome.
@GreasednGassed
Ай бұрын
😆😆👍