Welcome to New Members - Post here to say gday! - Page 35

Feathers · 14-07-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Feelgood

Hi Australian Ford Forums!!

My name's Blake, but the internet calls me Doc.

I drive a 1977 Ford Fairlane ZH, rego 'V8 FTW'. She's my first car bought around 2 years ago, and I love it...

She's pretty much stock standard. Gathering up the funds to get the proper de-rust and de-brown strip-down and paint treatment.

I'm a 3D Modeller/Graphic Artist by trade and got around to building a 3D Model of this particular Fairlane model. Turned out it was the first ever, and has since been ported by Modders into some PC driving games. I've used this model as a base to create my own custom version of how I want mine to eventually look. I'll post those renders up when I get a chance to update them.

Anyways, I'm looking very much forward to seeing some of you out and about on the road!! I'll post up a Thread on my Fairlane in the coming weeks.

Reminds me of my Grandparents' car. They had one in white with the grey vinyl roof.
My uncle gave them an XF to replace it when fuel prices got too high for them, and sold it.
I hope it went to a good home.

aussiemk2 · 10-09-2010, 09:47 PM

Hi there , my name is Brad and i have a little mk2 cortina been partially restored it has a mild 1600 lowered gt dash etc,
i have more plans for the future but am taking my time on it

VladTepes · 26-09-2010, 05:45 PM

Hey Doc the 3d model is awesome - done those renders yet ?

xm1964coupe · 03-10-2010, 11:12 PM

g-day all
just wanted to say hello to all members as i am new to forum, just wanted to tell ya's a bit about my self , have a wife 2 teenagers 2 cats and a dog (choc lab) ....my every day driver is a eb fairmont 4.0l and i have 3 projects on the go at the moment 1st is ef v8 - got it for $200.00 but need a new t5 manual box (still chasing one down if any one could help PM me) and some other thing need fixing like to have it on the road soon if possible ...2nd i also have a 1964 xm coupe i have had for 16 years (i am the 2nd owner) spent over $16,000,00 on all new goodies and its still not on road (because the bloody teenager kids hope they go soon as the cost to much to feed LOL and spend all my cash) 3rd project is a xm chop top station wagon slowly getting there with that slowly ....but now running out of cash and room , could do with a new shed .... also forgot to mention i am 46 still feel as i am 20 long haired hippy type .... live in geelong Victoria and am a fitter by trade ... thats all for now cheers blokes and thanks for reading this all.....LOL

davessleepin351 · 03-10-2010, 11:38 PM

Wow nice projects mate, i think your definately going to have to post some pics in the show n shine section. Im fairly new too, so welcome! alot of helpful guys on here, ive found this forum invaluable.

i own a few e series myself, great underrated cars. (eb onwards)

Best of luck mate look forward to seeing some of those projects take shape. ( as im sure you do! )

davessleepin351 · 05-10-2010, 10:54 AM

G'day (love that zh fairlane btw^^)

My names dave, and I'm a serial repeat ford owner.

Im 28 and from the barossa valley.
Currently i have a ebII Gli currently on jack stands with the head off that im assessing if i need to throw the block away.
An EbII xr6 manual that has just had a big rebuilt with some seriously nice head work done.
A Lexus LS400 with the 1uzfe v8 in it that im thinking about dropping into something small.
And my new project my Xe 351 manual.
I picked up this xe from VIC about a month ago, broke dwn about 5 times on the way home. Previous owner was a fruitloop. Claimed to be a "machanic by trade"
Anyways, after a pulled off all the procomp stuff and repaced it with good bits like Holley HP 750DP mech/sec, weiand manifold, original ford elec ignition, Max performance headers, mech high velocity fuel pump, big new v8 aussie made radiator and piping and a proper aircleaner 'n shes off and racing.
The motors supposed to of had only 5000k's on it from a "ford dealer" rebuild, the guy i bought it from had a dirty *** leaking (shower head style) 6 cyl radiator on it so the motor was full of mud, rust and crap, but the oil and sump look like new as do all the gaskets over the engine so i tend to believe him on the 5000 k's.
All bits so far are from Sawka Performance on main north road, and cooling system from Barossa Radiators in tanunda and the guys at Autopro Clovercrest help me out a bit. These are pretty much the only people im buying gear through now, as there are so many dodgy places out there.

The wiring is still from the last owner so it could burst into flames at any moment. Heres some pics before it does.

Im fairly sociable big fella, and I try and keep everything as legal as possible including my driving. I do enjoy the sound of a good blast but im more interested in keeping the police smiling as they could easily ruin my day.
Im not the most experienced with engine work, but i can hold my own, and im always keen to hear from the more experienced blokes on here.

Cheers. cu on the streets!

Blem · 12-10-2010, 01:59 PM

Hi AFF'ers
I'm 44 and done a few posts. I managed to get a pic in avatar form (only just)
but
How do I put up a photo like Dodgeydave did?
When I left school our school had 3 computers & til a while ago I had no idea forums exsisted

Appreciate any tech advice in real simple terms

davessleepin351 · 12-10-2010, 02:05 PM

click here mate, all u need to know http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=20569

sus944 · 18-10-2010, 02:15 AM

hi im dan blue blooded through and through but the euros pick up more and classy chicks, but no balls like ford balls love my CLEVOS and the wingers arnt too bad either

Bare.Foot · 19-10-2010, 01:54 PM

Afternoon chaps,

Dormant member from way back, last posted before fordforums.au split from the original fordforums.

Back into the Fords again, thank god.

Garage is as follows:
Putting an XM ute on the road (old boy did all the hard work a decade and a half ago)
Bought a TDCi MA Mondeo in 08.
00 Triumph Thunderbird 900
00 Proton Persona

Last Ford I owned before these was a ED XR6, which I sold to a forum member - not sure where it ended up.

It's good to be back into the fold.

Cheers,
Brett

crawfo · 30-10-2010, 08:11 PM

Hey guys,

Ive recently joined the 'Dark Side' buying an XR6t BA after being a Holden man all my life....must say i kinda like the blue oval camp..

cheers

Crawf

**buggerlugs** · 30-10-2010, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crawfo

Hey guys,

Ive recently joined the 'Dark Side' buying an XR6t BA after being a Holden man all my life....must say i kinda like the blue oval camp..

cheers

Crawf

Welcome, Nice Car and Dishlicker.....................

01-11-2010, 07:59 PM

G'day,
Been looking over the fence for a while and thought I'd better do the right thing and jump in - love looking at the XW/XY photos and reading the forums - great site guys!
Brian

(1970 XW Falcon 500 Ute)
(Genuine 1 owner - original!!)

pulpist · 22-11-2010, 03:43 PM

Gidday all

I shovel around an AU II XR6 ute

<------That's it over there.

blazingwilly · 24-11-2010, 05:58 PM

hi guys new to forum just bought a g6et get it in 2 weeks got out of a commodore vz ssz but been a ford man all my life started with a xt then (xb orange white interia, sunroof,tbar auto mags nice car then xw gt in 1970 wish i still had it now lol the the allan moffit special only 500 made brigt yellow then xf fairmont gia and a few other makes in between now iam an old bugger but young at heart so i though i would try the old ford again any pitfalls or problems with this car any advice would be great
thanks

blueoval · 24-11-2010, 06:14 PM

welcome guys

99AUXR · 12-12-2010, 09:47 PM

hi guys my names brad and drive an au falcon

Road Games · 12-12-2010, 10:21 PM

Welcome Brad my names Darren and i'm an Alcoholic

true but ...

Get a build thread up for ya car bro ...

99AUXR · 12-12-2010, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAZZLER351

Welcome Brad my names Darren and i'm an Alcoholic

true but ...

Get a build thread up for ya car bro ...

brilliant mate

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11309037

it now has clear side indicators with focal speakers coming in from australia.

13-12-2010, 12:30 PM

Hey all, My Names Ian, and im also an alcoholic... haha
On a serious note, I have recently converted over from Jap Imports.
I recently purchased an FG xr6t in manual.
Some pics.

Riksta · 13-12-2010, 07:50 PM

That's some nice fish-eye effect, suit the photos well!

Welcome.

14-12-2010, 09:24 AM

Thanks Riksta

And Feeling welcome already

cowgirlup · 14-12-2010, 10:12 PM

G'day all! I'm Erin from Brissy. Just thought I'd drop in and say hello

Recently bought a Xr6 Ute and I'm keen to do her up a little and make her my own... looking for some inspiration and this looks like a great place to start!

15-12-2010, 10:07 AM

Welcome Erin! Nice choice in colour to ;)

Hitoriko · 08-01-2011, 10:52 AM

hey guys,

New member thought i'd just give a shout out and say "hi" just brought my first ford manily owned japanese cars - ae86/180sx etc..

But i've always had a soft spot for a few of the old aussie cars.

My uncles 67 ZA Fairlane is my dream car i've always wanted it since i was 8years old

- ill see if i can get some details and pics for those interested

My dads 76 HJ GTS - its his work in progress and its been in the family since new (my grand father owned it first) so hopefully it will be mine one day.

My Car is a 07 BF MKII XR6 July Upgrade.

Dan

**DJM83** · 08-01-2011, 11:12 AM

Post up some pics of them mate, and welcome to AFF

arlester · 08-01-2011, 11:18 AM

Welcome to AFF.

Post up some pics of the cars you talk about and let us know if your planning any mods to the Falcon.

mik · 08-01-2011, 11:21 AM

yep welcome +1

Hitoriko · 08-01-2011, 11:30 AM

yeah should get some pics today going to the folks house in the country so nice plcease to take a photo or several

yeah i'll try and get some of the ZA & the HJ

The ZA is in a sorry state under an inch of dust (needs a good wash and detail and the tyress pumped up!) in the garage but i'll try get some from its glory days when it was a show car.

Hj i'll get some today aswell

XCwillo · 08-01-2011, 11:31 AM

Start up a thread in the show and shine section and post up pics of all your cars!
I would really love to see pics of the AE86!