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Old 06-02-2007, 06:46 PM   #1
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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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Old 06-02-2007, 06:51 PM   #2
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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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Old 06-02-2007, 07:00 PM   #3
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Sweet looking car mate, and welcome to the club :-)
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Old 06-02-2007, 07:07 PM   #4
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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!!!

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Old 06-02-2007, 07:09 PM   #5
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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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Old 06-02-2007, 07:18 PM   #6
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Welcome to the club! The car looks great. Recency is a good colour
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Old 06-02-2007, 07:18 PM   #7
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Welcome aboard mate. Nice pick up.
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Old 06-02-2007, 07:19 PM   #8
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welcome mate..
nice ride
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Old 06-02-2007, 07:45 PM   #9
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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

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Old 06-02-2007, 08:29 PM   #10
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Old 06-02-2007, 08:30 PM   #11
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Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.

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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
I'll keep everyone up to date with mod's, or even better i'll let you know if i ever happen to come down south :hihi:

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Old 06-02-2007, 08:33 PM   #12
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also, put a wade cam on the list of to do things. It will give her some more poke
If i had the coin, i would !!!
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Old 06-02-2007, 08:43 PM   #13
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Old 06-02-2007, 10:39 PM   #14
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nice car mate and great price.... welcome to the club
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Old 06-02-2007, 11:07 PM   #15
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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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Old 07-02-2007, 12:46 AM   #16
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* Got a new head gasket put in, and full service
Was this included in the $3800 you paid for it?

If so, your coming when I buy my next car.
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Old 07-02-2007, 11:22 AM   #17
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what a bargin well done, looks great
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Old 07-02-2007, 07:11 PM   #18
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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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Old 07-02-2007, 09:00 PM   #19
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Was this included in the $3800 you paid for it?

If so, your coming when I buy my next car.
Haha no mate, all the things i listed were done after i got it . .

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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Old 07-02-2007, 09:04 PM   #20
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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
Its comforting to know others are in the same boat : (financially)

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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

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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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Old 12-02-2007, 09:47 PM   #23
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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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That's a bargain.

EL Fairmonts are probably the best E-series.
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