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06-02-2007, 07:46 PM
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ST fan
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hunter Valley, NSW
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Hello everyone,
Thought i should say g'day. Ive been a member of AFF for quite a while but have only recently bought my first car and joined the eseries club. I live near Maitland in the Hunter Valley (NSW) and want to get involved in the cruises that are being planned for newcastle. My car is an EL Fairmont in the colour regency. It has 175,000 km's on it and was well looked after by the previous owner so i am really happy with it as i only paid $3800 for it! Since buying her around 6 weeks ago ive done the following mods: * Fitted EL tickford wheels * Lowered it with King Lows and Monroe GT shockies * Changed plugs and ignition leads with Topgun leads and NGK general plugs * Installed K&N panel filter * Fitted a V8 intake snorkel * Changed rear section of exhaust with another of same diameter (2 1/4 inch) but missing the muffler (did this as i already has the exhaust section). * Got a new head gasket put in, and full service * Replaced interior light bulbs with blue ones * Gave it one hell of a detailing!! Future mods: * 2 1/2 inch full system and extractors (dont know wat brand yet, undecided) * Clear side indicators * Better head unit Unfortunately these mods will be a fair way off as i reduce my work hours for university which starts in just over a week. Only problems ive had so far: * Heater hose split the day after i got it  out: * Slight misfire (partially fixed with new plugs/leads) Other than that its been an awesome car :sm_headba Cheers, Luke PS. Im trying to sell the wheels that were on it, they are ROH's, see this thread- http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=85050 |
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06-02-2007, 07:51 PM
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You win again, gravity!!!
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Craigieburn, Melbourne
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Nice EL, and welcome to the club
 You got a real bargain on it for only $3800
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06-02-2007, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: E-Suburbs of Melb
Posts: 2,814
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Sweet looking car mate, and welcome to the club :-)
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06-02-2007, 08:07 PM
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ST fan
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hunter Valley, NSW
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Thanks guys,
Yeah i was expecting to pay at least 4k for a nice EF. Was over the moon when i got an EL Fairmont for less than 4!!! Cheers, Luke |
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06-02-2007, 08:09 PM
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Gunna girlie-man
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Bayswater North, victoria
Posts: 2,587
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el monty for $3800 OHHHHH what a find!!!
welcome aboard mate, also, put a wade cam on the list of to do things. It will give her some more poke
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06-02-2007, 08:18 PM
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Parts bin special
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Narre Warren, Vic
Posts: 8,276
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Welcome to the club! The car looks great. Recency is a good colour
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06-02-2007, 08:18 PM
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[EBGLT]
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cazza Dee
Posts: 4,829
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Welcome aboard mate. Nice pick up.
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06-02-2007, 08:19 PM
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Dude.Sweet.Dude.Sweet
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: bayswater north
Posts: 341
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welcome mate..
nice ride
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06-02-2007, 08:45 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
![Jason[98.EL]'s Avatar](image.php?s=6d8ae8cd5e13160fb5f272ae7beb7ac7&u=1723&dateline=1308224951)
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: GEELONG
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welcome aboard mate
we here in vic might never get to see your car but keep the pics coming as you change a few more things jason
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06-02-2007, 09:29 PM
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LOW AND SLOW
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Geelong.
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Welcome mate.
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06-02-2007, 09:30 PM
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ST fan
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hunter Valley, NSW
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Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.
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Cheers, Luke
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06-02-2007, 09:33 PM
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ST fan
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Location: Hunter Valley, NSW
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06-02-2007, 09:43 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Tell you when i get there
Posts: 921
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welcome mate!
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06-02-2007, 11:39 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Melbizzle
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nice car mate and great price.... welcome to the club
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07-02-2007, 12:07 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: north ringwood
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welcom abord mate and keep the pics up of any mods, if ur ever down in vic let us know as there is usualy something happaning.
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07-02-2007, 01:46 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mt. Eliza, Melbourne
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07-02-2007, 12:22 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: in a house
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what a bargin well done, looks great
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07-02-2007, 08:11 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Adelaide
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Very clean car mate.. good pick up. Looking forward to future things done to it
 I know the feeling with money for mods.. believe me lol
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07-02-2007, 10:00 PM
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ST fan
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hunter Valley, NSW
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The bloke who was selling it had 4500 on it, got him down to 3800! Its funny cause i saw a car that was identical besides colour in a car yard for 7000 on that same day. I got mine for almost half that :evil3:
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07-02-2007, 10:04 PM
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ST fan
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hunter Valley, NSW
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 : (financially)Cheers, Luke
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12-02-2007, 12:31 AM
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ST fan
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hunter Valley, NSW
Posts: 380
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G'day everyone,
Thought i should let y'all know ive dropped the price on those wheels im selling from $400 to $350 still very negotiable. Dont be afraid to make an offer, i may well consider it :hihi: thread found here- http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=85050 Cheers, Luke
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12-02-2007, 09:46 PM
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Steve
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Wonga Park, Vic
Posts: 1,257
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Hey Luke, create a thread in the workshop build section, then you'll be able to update things and keep us posted!
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12-02-2007, 10:47 PM
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The Goodz' PR Manager
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Geelong
Posts: 1,455
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Very, very nice mate!
Good luck with everything and welcome to the club! Perhaps a mod can move this to the workshop builds section for you.
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12-02-2007, 11:15 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 4,064
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That's a bargain.
EL Fairmonts are probably the best E-series.
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G'day from new member
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