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Old 27-08-2011, 11:33 PM   #931
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Old 03-10-2011, 12:11 PM   #932
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Sorry it took so long get these photos up, but the were from a GT show at Glenelg a few years back.


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Old 03-10-2011, 12:34 PM   #933
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I miss my XB coupe .. :( Should have kept it (and the VH Charger, and the VG coupe, etc, etc)
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Old 03-10-2011, 08:13 PM   #934
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This is how i found my XB Fairmont GS...




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Old 03-10-2011, 08:22 PM   #935
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A quick hose down and brush the next day....








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Old 03-10-2011, 08:41 PM   #936
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And as it sits now 9 months later.... all i've done is a clean and good polish, water pump, engine service a new carby and some 17" wheels that i had in the shed...







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Old 04-10-2011, 12:28 AM   #937
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Looks good. Amazing the difference a good clean makes
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Old 04-10-2011, 09:33 AM   #938
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Wow, top job!
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Old 04-10-2011, 11:23 AM   #939
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what a find, and well done on the spit and polish.
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Old 04-10-2011, 12:28 PM   #940
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Best part is.... purchase, trailer hire, new carb, w/pump, service, wheels n tires, cleaning products, a few hoses, fuel pump, fuel pickup/sender, a chrome front bumper and overiders/new hei dizzy/XA tail-lights(not yet installed), tank of fuel, rego and insurance.... just hit 5k
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Old 04-10-2011, 02:37 PM   #941
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Nice one! Good to see bargain coupes are still out there to be had and enjoyed
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Old 09-10-2011, 07:51 PM   #942
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Hi All,

Here is some shots of mine. 8.5 years so far and still going. Its first run was to Echuca and all went well, Had a great weekend.






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Old 09-10-2011, 08:03 PM   #943
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I love this car! An absolute credit to you. Loved being able to see it in the flesh in Echuca
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Old 09-10-2011, 09:14 PM   #944
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Beautiful car 74xbkoop. Love the engine bay. So much thought and effort goes into getting it that clean and tidy. What colour red is that?
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Old 09-10-2011, 10:32 PM   #945
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Looks like it just rolled out of the dealership.
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Old 10-10-2011, 05:31 PM   #946
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Thanks for sharing. I think this coupe is Sensational Hopefully we'll make it to the next coupe show, Would like to see it the flesh.
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Old 30-10-2011, 07:22 PM   #947
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Attachment 70594

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My 77 xc, stroker, toploader, 9inch, houndstooth interior, convos to come !!

Just some quick pics, will post some better ones soon.
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Old 30-10-2011, 08:04 PM   #948
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Hi Buildn, looking good!! Welcome to the forum. How long have you had this beast??
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Old 30-10-2011, 08:17 PM   #949
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Nice one Buildn. Looks almost like "4MYLYN".
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Old 30-10-2011, 08:24 PM   #950
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Just had the tyres red walled, so thought I'd post a piucture

There are some great coupes here , love too see more.
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Old 30-10-2011, 08:33 PM   #951
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Looks Great.
Whats on the back 15 12's? They are huge.
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Old 30-10-2011, 10:49 PM   #952
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Hi Buildn, looking good!! Welcome to the forum. How long have you had this beast??
Thanks mate, only had it 6 very happy days! Got it from brisbane will rego it this week and i can finally take it for a proper drive i absolutely cant wait!!!!
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Old 30-10-2011, 11:16 PM   #953
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Welcome Buildn. Tried to view your image links but I can't open them.
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Old 30-10-2011, 11:24 PM   #954
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ill try this for the forth time sorry my computetr keeps playing up, here we go

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Old 30-10-2011, 11:26 PM   #955
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only one more will work for some reason

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a nice landau at the Pert AFD
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Some better pics i took today

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Bought this on Ebay...
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