Welcome to New Members - Post here to say gday! - Page 126

Muldy · 13-02-2014, 01:30 PM

Howdy team my names Phill just joined up to get amongst the fun of fixing up Henry's finest
Currently cruising in a my 1970 XW Fairmont in silver fox factory 302 burgundy interior lowered on 18x8 cragers with drop spindles and wildwood six pot brakes
Drives reality nice
Looking ford to chats and advice.

Darin529 · 14-02-2014, 06:54 AM

Hi everyone im Darin from oxford nz ive been into fords since the first car escort 20 yrs ago i have an xb fairmont 351c twin tunnel ram 4sp and have just scored a 2013 fpv gt thats wrapped in 3m matte black vinyl i look forward to taping into all the useful info and meeting more ford nuts
Cheers

Mustard Xb · 14-02-2014, 08:33 PM

Hi all. The name is Alec .
I'm in Tasmania.
I own a Xb coupe and currently in the process of restoring the old girl. Got a fair bit of work ahead of me.
Going for 383 in it, nothing to serious though. Also going for white gt patter but I'm long way from painting.
Cheers

Geez Louise · 14-02-2014, 10:40 PM

Welcome everyone.

Would love to see some pics of your coupe Alec.

Cheers
Col

alepore · 15-02-2014, 05:20 PM

Hi fellow ford lovers.
I live in Souih Australia
and I own a ford territory.

T + M · 15-02-2014, 07:24 PM

Greetings folks; Feb 2014 and we've just purchased our first Territory which, altho new, is a 2012 plated. TX AWD with 2.7 Diesel and a h/duty tow kit. From what I've been reading on the forum it seems our h/d towing kit should include an increased capacity transmission cooler. Is that correct? We've also purchased a near new 20' van and I had thought I'd have to fit an after market trans cooler. Appreciate any info from the FF community. Many thanks, Tony.

Dfr385 · 17-02-2014, 07:26 AM

G'day I just joined this site as I am purchasing an au2 fairmont ghia today and am sure I will need some valuable ford knowledge from your members. I look forward to talking to youse later.

cobra235 · 18-02-2014, 05:23 PM

Gday,i am new to the forum and looking forward to it.

Mattimj · 18-02-2014, 11:30 PM

Hi all! My names matti, been meaning to join a good ford forum for a while now.
Current ride is a sunburst 50th anniversary xr6 turbo, my pride and joy, currently at 390rwhp from a cat back and dyno tune. Planning to do lots more

bluebottle-63 · 19-02-2014, 07:05 PM

G'day ford drivers.
My name is Paul but I get called Harry. When I joined the RAAF, within 5 minutes of my first drill session, the drill instructor called me Harry after the Australian Naturalist and explorer - Harry Butler. (My surname is Butler).

I currently drive a Ford; Or should that be Fozda? It's a Ford/Mazda 2010 PK Ranger 4x4 Dual Cab. It's hard to tell which stable they belong to really. Great car though.

Past Fords have been 1968 XT Falcon sed 6cyl (wrapped it around a tree and cried myself to sleep), 1969 ZB Custom Fairlane 3sp manual (the love of my life, I wish I'd never traded it in). A 1985 Citrus Yellow XF S-pack sedan. (good car, should have kept it). 1987 XF Fairmont EFI Wagon LPG (biggest P.O.S I've ever owned, I couldn't wait to get rid of it. Traded it for a Holdota - Lexcen)

And finally, the newest member of the family is the first Aussie Falcon, a 1961 XK S wag. One owner from new. I'm the second owner to register it. Only minor blemishes.
I do need a LHS rear door chrome strip if anyone has one lying around…?

Cheers.
Harry../

ELFalconKater · 19-02-2014, 11:52 PM

hey all,
names denzil, from victoria, 3yr apprentice mechanic at holden, this is my first ford lol, a 97' EL falcon, stock as a rock, running on duel fuel, looking forward to enlisting the help of fellow ford owners to help sort out a few issues with this thing as i have no idea about fords lol,

cheers fellas

TER800 · 20-02-2014, 10:03 AM

Hi All, My name is Rob and I'm from the Sunny Coast. Just bought my first Ford, thought it would be a good idea to join a good forum with like minded people. I bought a 2009 G6E Turbo, bloody great car, should of bought one earlier. Hoping to get some good tips on some mods. Cheers.

Luke1985 · 22-02-2014, 10:20 AM

Hello everyone,
My name is Luke. I live in North Queensland. I am a true Ford fan, as I have a 2009 FG Ford xr6 and recently purchased a brand new Ranger. I will advise anyone looking for a dual cab to get one of these.

What has really drawn me to this site is that I am restoring a ford falcon xp coupe and is unreal the info that is shared on this site. It has been a long project as the car got painted around 10 years ago, I rebuilt a 250 for her 6 years ago, and interior got done around the same time.

It is really starting to come together. Engine is in with a Borg warner40 full rebuilt. Cannot believe how tight for room these cars are, but with no chopping at all I managed to sneak everything in.

If anyone is keen to talk early falcons I am up for the chat.

Have a good one!!!!!

cmayne77 · 23-02-2014, 06:15 PM

AM Chris.. New Territory owner. Looking at updating in the future

djb · 23-02-2014, 10:59 PM

Hi there. Have now owned 2 Territory's. 2005/6 Ghia Petrol and now 2011 Titanium turbo diesel. Turbo diesel is great for towing 1.8 tonne trailer with race car (Porsche 911).

sparra04 · 26-02-2014, 06:54 AM

hi all
my name is ian, I am 45y/o and today I pick up my 2004 f6 typhoon, with only 44000 on the clock, yes its a manual
I have owned a few ss comms, a 1600 prc Datsun,a kombi,an old xc v8 wagon(ime sure both my kids were conceived in the back of that old girl, what a great car)
my wifes car is a very healthy ser2 r33 gtst skyline coupe
I traded a fully kitted 2010 4wd for the f6 as I have recently had a back operation and was finding the 4wd way too rough
I always said if I bought another performance car it would be an f6 and when this one popped up I couldn't resist
plans for the f6 are keep it in as good a nick as its currently in
a full stainless exhaust and maybe a better tune
cheers

dearenemy · 26-02-2014, 12:26 PM

Gday everyone im steve, thought I would join you guys on the ford forum,as im a ford man through and through.
Ive just bought an xc Fairmont gxl its a 351 with an fmx auto 9"lsd the color is fireglow so im told letter on the tag re color is y is that right?
I haven't seen the car in person as its in another state than me, but a mate of mine looked at it and said I would be mad not to buy it. apparently very little rust.I paid around 8k for it? anyone out there have any thoughts if ive done ok price wise, its on a car carrier as we speak should be here in about seven days.

kerrilynanne · 26-02-2014, 04:39 PM

Hi there;my name is Kerrilynanne.I have a Ford Escape,2005,which I absolutely love.I am interested in knowing of other Escape owners who may have upgraded their stereo system or installed cruise control.Cheers.

HoXB · 26-02-2014, 05:03 PM

G'Day to all, this site is gonna make my life so much easier. My names Bill or Bones (whichever) and im 44 yo, i have a Falcon Loving Wife and 3 Crazy sons. I am a Welder/Fabricator by trade. Ive been Falcon Mad all my life. Some of the Falcons in my life have been my Dads 1969 XW Ford Futura, he then had a 1972 XA sedan. My older brother had a beautiful 1972 XA GT mock-up with shed-loads of HP. My first Falcon was a bog standard XA Falcon in mint condition about 25 years ago, at the time i was into the Punk Scene and the poor old girl was trashed with-in a year, i then had an XC Falcon,
stock, boring and i just hated it. Then i got my Baby, an original 1974 XB GS Sedan but not in GS trim. It was gun-metal black with 15" Globes and the only thing not black on it was the GT badge on the grille. I sold it 18 years ago for $5,500 and i have regretted it ever since. And my Uncle had from new and still has an original 1969 XW GT. Lucky Bugger.

So that all brings me here,

I have only just last week picked up a 1974 XB Falcon 500 sedan (copper bronze). Has a few rust issues but nothing i cant fix when i get to it.. Straight as, perfect interior and it still starts and drives. No Reg/No RWC for $1,800.

Sorry for the long intro but im still too happy to not ramble on.

Cheers All, happy to find this site.

erikn · 26-02-2014, 05:15 PM

G'day there

Name's Erik, also a radio amateur, and I'm a big fan of any Ford that has a blue light on the roof and 'POLICE' on the side

Don't currently own any Ford vehicles but if I did and won the lottery I'd pick up a 1988 Ford XF panel van and convert it into a divisional van with the cage barrier.

Just thought I'd pop in and say G'day

Draggin · 28-02-2014, 06:09 PM

Hello, my name's Darren and I'm another newbie. I've been tinkering with a 91 EA Falcon for about 17 years and spent enough money on it. Now I'm about to buy my first V8.....an AU2 XR8 ute. The long term plan is to take the Raptor supercharger of my EA and put it on the ute for a bit more go

along with some other mods.

cairnscortina · 01-03-2014, 07:56 AM

Hi all my name is Alex i am 67 years old Ihave been a Ford fan All my life and
Thought it would be good to talk to like midded people all things Ford
Cheeers All

Jackster · 01-03-2014, 10:44 AM

G'day Everyone my name is Jason and I've been a ford man since Tru-Blu was winning on the mountain. I've owned many fords over the years, current ford in the family is a Territory Turbo Ghia in Neo
Cheers

luvjordie · 01-03-2014, 08:45 PM

hi all.thanks for the welcome and thanks to the team for the birthday wish.my name is frank,im just about finished building a wild violet xy gt lookalike with white trim and windback sunroof that i fitted.i have built around 30 sedans and 2 utes over 30 years so this will be the last full rebuild as its too hard to get parts and its time to retire and enjoy my car with my 2 boys,anyway looking forward to reading some posts.cheers.

XYwagonAU · 02-03-2014, 12:33 AM

Hi folks,
Ive had a few falcon wagons, first one was 1971 XY, then a couple of XF's, currentlly 1998 AU1, they have all been 6 cyl autos,
wanted to join the forum to get a bit of technical advice on how to keep my current one going a bit longer, its got 360,000 km on it , looks rough , but runs well (fingers crossed),
cheers Ben

Metaldude · 02-03-2014, 08:34 PM

Hi all, long time Ford nut, owned a few over the years, XA and XC Coupes , XD Fairmont , XF Ute, EF Fairmont, AU XR 8 , and now just picked up a BF XR 8..
The XC Coupe I loved beyond words ,had to sell due marriage bust up , bugger...
Here to educate myself about the BF ..

Metaldude

troybaxr8 · 03-03-2014, 12:45 AM

HI everyone, my previous rides...first 81 xd spak,84 xf fairmont ghia,87 laser 92 ed falcon traded all for a v8 hilux which aid in getting me a wife 2kids and a upgrade to my current car,the family vehicle Ba mk2 xr8 as pictured and i am looking at mods,upgrades and helpful advice for my car, thanks all

neil tibbey · 03-03-2014, 09:36 PM

Hi everyone! Just saying gday! Iv got an au1 5l manual one toner had about 6months now! Wasnt real good when I got it but getin there! 3inch m/b hi flow cats pacemakers cai! Its a work ute so just goin easy! On duel fuel so the add ons help ! Might put r/r,s on ? (like to know if they. They make a diference?) thinking 1.7 ratio ! Just stock cam!anyway happy drivin! Neil

kirk1 · 05-03-2014, 06:43 PM

Hi there

Just saying hi. I currently own a 72 f100 swb 302 auto, it's a fresh purchase so I'm chasing g parts, info, knowledge etc. I also own a 69 mk2 2 door Cortina, that one is a project car, just about to pick it up from the paint shop and start bolting it together.

Look forward to contributing!

Dannyvd · 06-03-2014, 08:25 PM

Hi I'm new to this sort if thing so here I go. iv got a 1979 xd fairmont ghia 351 manual projet iv been working on it for about a year know and it's time to sell it due to my tc cortina needs the funds, so if anyone is interested in buying it let me know, I'm all so chasing tc cortina parts thanks