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05-10-2009, 12:01 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2009
Location: adelaide
Posts: 564
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welcome hope u have fun
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19-10-2009, 05:41 PM
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Hey guys,
My name is luke and i've been a pretty passionate toyota enthusiast for the last 4 years (im only 18) In the last couple of years i've been coming around to fords mainly cause of the industry i work in (im an engine recodtioner apprentice 2 nd year), and most of the fords i've worked on have been of really good quailty example i pressure tested so so many 4 litre ohc el au cylinder heads etc and only have had ONE leak on me, and again i have never replace valve guides on one of those heads, Now that is a top job by ford i must say  One day i hope to build an absolute spastic of a 4 litre dohc in an ba/bf falcon I mainly signed up to this forum to learn as much as i can about fords in particular turboing the straight 6's (like the sohc dohc and ohv ones) At the moment i undergoing putting a sr20 into my 1981 toyota celica :0 will be chasing something like 250-300kw rwkw Heres my celica i painted it a ford colour :P  And my everyday car my cressida   Luke |
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23-10-2009, 12:36 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Lovely Port Stephens
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Been towing 2200kg boat with BA xt & BA xr8. Using 2300kg Hayman Reece tow kit and standard suspension. No probs, tows easy. People are amazed at how easily the Falcons tow. |
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23-10-2009, 04:25 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2009
Location: adelaide
Posts: 564
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hey luke good to see u turning from the toyotas. i had a GT4 was a good car but nothing beats grunt insted of the ****y 4cil...
i allso started out as a engine reconer... ford engines are grate to work on as long as u dont look at the EA heads lol. there ezy to machine but dame that alloy is crap... good luck with your info finding there are some pritty smart guys hear feel free to rack are brains for info |
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23-10-2009, 04:33 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 381
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ahhh im not exactly new but don't know many on here so anyways just call me j and i have an 2004 lr focus with only 20,000k's on her she's always polished and in the shed nice to meet you all and you all have very nice cars go fords!
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28-10-2009, 07:28 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 240
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Hey guys I have been reading these forums for a while now so I thought its about time I introduce myself and my rides. First is my 79 XD which I bought in 1994 when I was 18 it was my first car and in my opinion the XD is the best of the Aussie Fords so I will always hang on to this one. It was a 6 cylinder auto in Fairmont trim when I got it and since then I have done the V8 conversion added power steering and also done a manual (toploader of course) conversion. 10 years after being built the old 351 clevo is still pumping out 400 plus horsepower and embarassing late model high performance cars. It does need a freshen up as you can see from the pics but I won't be touching it until I have finished with my current project which brings me to my other ride which is a 74 XB Falcon and GT wannabe.
I am a huge fan of the XBs which I think is one of the toughest looking muscle cars around and I have wanted one like this for a long time. I am in the process of restoring it as best I can. This will include a full respray and fully rebuilt 393 cleveland stroker hopefully around 500HP. I hope by posting in these forums I will be able to get some advice from the experienced ford people here and maybe someone will be able to pick up some ideas from what I am doing with my cars Cheers Ryan |
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28-10-2009, 07:52 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 240
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just found out theres a better way to post pics - couple more of the XD
 
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30-10-2009, 08:56 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ACT
Posts: 28
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Hi guys & gals,
My name is Darren, new to this forum, I have a daily driver which my wife drives , a 2004 XR6T velocity BA, but the pride of of my garage is my 1959 MK11 Ford Zephyr, hope you all like it??????? Cheers Dazza http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo212/zephyr59/032.jpg[/IMG] http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/o...7920090522.jpg http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/o...7920090523.jpg |
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30-10-2009, 09:22 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Southside Brissy
Posts: 697
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Very tidy indeed Dazza!
Welcome to the forums.
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2008 FG XR8 ute, Silhouette.
Custom tray, twin 2.5" pipes, 19's, lowered, tint To be continued...... |
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30-10-2009, 09:25 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Southside Brissy
Posts: 697
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Oh and dazza, if you want to post pics instead of links, copy and paste the [IMG] code instead, also, as you can imagine everyone loves pics so make sure you post plenty!
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2008 FG XR8 ute, Silhouette.
Custom tray, twin 2.5" pipes, 19's, lowered, tint To be continued...... |
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31-10-2009, 07:51 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ACT
Posts: 28
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Thanks for that I thought there was someting i was doing wrong
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31-10-2009, 08:18 AM
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Ford 4 Life
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: BANKSTOWN
Posts: 675
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dazza
That is a great looking Zephyr...very nice
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31-10-2009, 11:47 PM
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So many cars and no cash
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Armidale NSW
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Just thought i would say hi and give a bit or info about me names greg and am 23 and well like you all am ford mad have got three now two xcs and a elxr8 one xc is stripped down and getting a rebuild the other is a cruiser i got cheap so couldn't pass it up and the xr8 is my daily
hope to get info about the xcs and more thanks
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31-10-2009, 11:52 PM
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Fantastic Plastic
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Mars most of the time
Posts: 2,019
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Welcome to the forums mate. Any Ford nut is truely welcome here ;) , cheers.
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01-11-2009, 12:16 AM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
Posts: 5,731
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i like anyone who has BIG *** TURBO in his sig
welcome aboard
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03-11-2009, 04:53 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 28
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gday!!!!!!!!
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08-11-2009, 01:43 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 381
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Hi everyone my names james, but they call me jamie, I've been a member for awhile but never really introduced to anyone, I'm a dovoted ford fan like everyone on on AFF, Big fan of the AU's and Focus's, You can see my cars in my sig, and a photo of my au in my avatar <---
Anywho nice to meet you all
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08-11-2009, 03:43 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Perth
Posts: 7,240
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42 people have looked in and not said "Welcome to you Jamie", hope you like it here, tons of info, help and stories.
We all love pics so don't forget them.
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08-11-2009, 03:47 PM
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Chasing a FORD project!
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: adelaide
Posts: 5,114
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yeah welcome bud. hope you enjoy your time here in aff.
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08-11-2009, 03:50 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Mid North Coast, NSW
Posts: 1,205
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Welcome.. Do you still have the AU? I thought I read that you traded it in for the focus?
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MY CARS:
- FG XR6 Turbo, 6 Speed Manual, Silhouette . 12/78 XC Ford Fairmont Project Car. (351, 5spd) Build Thread: http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11444473 1968 Ford F350 LWB Dually. 300 Six, 4 speed. Beavertail project. |
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08-11-2009, 04:59 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Melbourne - Eastern Suburbs
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I wasn't gonna post anything but jaydee made me feel bad!
 Welcome to AFF even though i'm sure you know your way around well and truly by now. Nice choice in cars! Go the AU, finally getting the respect it deserves.
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08-11-2009, 05:46 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 1,053
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Welcome James
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08-11-2009, 06:05 PM
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Guess Who's Back?
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,369
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James, don’t worry as your input to date hasn’t gone unnoticed. You’ve already provided some of the best moments on AFF I can remember.
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08-11-2009, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 211
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Welcome Jamie.
Always good to see new members.
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10-11-2009, 06:55 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 7
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Hi all, my name is Adam and I'm from Adelaide. Just wanted to say g'day and tell you about my latest aquisition. On Saturday I picked up a 1967 Falcon Hearse. It's done 74000 miles and is in top condition, including all the coffin rollers and stops, etc. It has a 289 Windsor, column auto and, apart from the old retreads, drives like a dream. Drove it back from Whyalla to Adelaide (about 5 hours) in 40 degree heat and it never missed a beat!
This isn't my first old Ford (had an XM a while back) but it's my first V8 Ford. It's going to be lowered, I've ordered a set of Boyd Coddington 17's and will cop a few engine mods and then we're cruuuuuisin'! I'll upload some photo's soon. Take it easy! |
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10-11-2009, 07:05 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: North Haven, Adelaide
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sounds cool
are you going to put a coffin in the back?
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[ 5L ] 2001 AU series 2 xr8, 220kw, 5speed, leather interior, premium sound, narooma blue, cat back exhaust, k&n filter,willall edit,MSD coil packs, MSD leads, monroe gt gas shocks, superlow kingsprings 187rwkw (mainline) www.ignitionimages.com
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10-11-2009, 07:17 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Barossa Valley, South Australia
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Curious to know what you're going to do with the back where the coffin goes too! Should make for a unique ride!
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10-11-2009, 10:16 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 7
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gonna get a coffin for the back for shows, probably made in to an esky!
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10-11-2009, 11:28 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 1,334
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That is gold! Love it. There's an old Statesman hearse getting around the shire with red p plates on it- gets some interesting looks!
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10-11-2009, 11:47 AM
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Rockin '67
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 1,416
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Sounds awesome. Would love to see some pics.
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