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10-07-2006, 05:29 PM
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I have just picked up another ea falcon and am going to strip it.
I have a spare XB coupe turret (roof). Should I modify the EA shell to fit the coupe roof or not. This is not (at this time)to put the vehicle on the road but to see how such a conversion would look in the flesh. Yes or NO?
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10-07-2006, 05:32 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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If it's just to see how it will look, then go for it son!
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10-07-2006, 05:34 PM
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give it a whirl
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10-07-2006, 05:34 PM
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Parts bin special
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I don't think it would be easy, but if you're up for it, do it!
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10-07-2006, 07:04 PM
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If you've got the time, money and effort, Why not?
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10-07-2006, 07:09 PM
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de ja vu, you made the same thread 6 months ago.
I'd say go for it, would be interesting to say the least. |
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10-07-2006, 07:45 PM
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HELL YEAH, go for it man. I think that has the potential to look awewome!
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10-07-2006, 08:54 PM
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If it's a good coupe roof, don't do it! They can fetch a bit of cash I believe!
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11-07-2006, 12:06 AM
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Why not photoshop & post it first?
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11-07-2006, 07:13 AM
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Location: Goomeri, Southern QLD
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I know I posted a similar thread previously but at that time I was just toying with the idea of whether or not it could be done.
I did try photoshopping a few versions but it all comes down to keeping the roof in the same proportion as the vehicle as to how the finished product looks. (some looked really god and some looked absolutely rubbish) If anyone else is willing to photoshop 1 up and post it for a view then it would be good to see. Thanks for the responses so far. It look like I may just have to do it. EAV8 nearly ready for the road so will have to do it on completion of that I dare say.... Not long now
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project #1: Ea series1 Spac conversion to straight gas; 351Cleveland; T5; EB dash; sunroof and more as I get to them. :evilsasmo Fully road legal and cruising in QLD!! --------------------------------------------------- Happy dealings with; PROTD, !gn!t!on, Big_waity,Phongus |
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11-07-2006, 07:30 AM
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would be worth seeing what that looked like.
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11-07-2006, 07:31 AM
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The one and only
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Location: Carrum Downs, Victoria
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DON"T DO IT.
For starters it will look terrible. Alot of work required to try and make it look decent.
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11-07-2006, 08:11 AM
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Do it with a cruddy roof first.
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11-07-2006, 03:13 PM
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Someone photoshop one? wouldn't hurt would it?
I'd personally say go for it!
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11-07-2006, 05:31 PM
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Get the grinder out and get on it.
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11-07-2006, 07:08 PM
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Starter Motor
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Cut the roof off the EA, sit the XB roof on top, if it looks crap take it off. Then you can play with the EA roof! Chop top anyone?
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11-07-2006, 08:57 PM
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DO IT!
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11-07-2006, 09:11 PM
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hmm I've had an offer for the coupe roof so I may not be able to do this after all...Chopped top ea? interesting idea there silvaEB
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project #1: Ea series1 Spac conversion to straight gas; 351Cleveland; T5; EB dash; sunroof and more as I get to them. :evilsasmo Fully road legal and cruising in QLD!! --------------------------------------------------- Happy dealings with; PROTD, !gn!t!on, Big_waity,Phongus |
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11-07-2006, 09:29 PM
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my dodgy photoshop attempt
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project #1: Ea series1 Spac conversion to straight gas; 351Cleveland; T5; EB dash; sunroof and more as I get to them. :evilsasmo Fully road legal and cruising in QLD!! --------------------------------------------------- Happy dealings with; PROTD, !gn!t!on, Big_waity,Phongus |
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11-07-2006, 10:04 PM
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yep that looks pox. dont do it
 coupes dont tend to flow well with sedan rear ends which is why they make a totally different rear end for them.
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11-07-2006, 10:19 PM
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EA + grinder = convertible. Keep or sell the turret, don't attempt to mate it to the EA!
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15-07-2006, 06:15 PM
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I think it'll look stupid. But we all would have laughed before some kid in tassie jammed a magna roof on a customline and made it look so good.
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15-07-2006, 06:27 PM
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You gotta pay to play
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this was done some time ago with an AU
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=42286
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22-07-2006, 07:44 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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im interested in seeing how it turns out, i say give it a whirl if ur up for it, i support u on this one !!
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