AU/BA Tickford FPV ute?!?!???

[RG]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FORD-AU-falco...QQcmdZViewItem
Just having a look through Ebay and I came across this. A lot of bloody work involved there and by the looks like they've done a good job. Bloody good price too. Manual, V8 and Brembos!

[b2tf]

Looks great but why not just buy a BA ute in the first place?

[RG]

Originally Posted by b2tf

Looks great but why not just buy a BA ute in the first place?

Maybe he wanted an interior with a bit of class and a real V8

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by RedXR347

Maybe he wanted an interior with a bit of class and a real V8

ooooo touche!

those brembos look small though........ think i prefer my Herrod brakes.....

[Bucknaked]

Its a An AU1 to I think. Just looking at some of the interior shot.

I like it. I think it looks tough. Wonder whether those are genuine front bar and bonnet and grille. I think for what it is, could be a bargin. Well maybe not. But it would be fun to have

[RG]

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Its a An AU1 to I think. Just looking at some of the interior shot.

I like it. I think it looks tough. Wonder whether those are genuine front bar and bonnet and grille. I think for what it is, could be a bargin. Well maybe not. But it would be fun to have

If it's an AUI no wonder they did that.

**puts flame suit on and hides**

[Bucknaked]

: The only thing that makes me think it's a 1 is the shot of the cluster. To the left is the demister button on the pod. It's different to mine. And AU2/3 are the same. So must make it a 1. I think.

[philstoj]

Originally Posted by b2tf

ooooo touche!

those brembos look small though........ think i prefer my Herrod brakes.....

LOL Austin, they look like the new plastic Brembos, the ones with no pistons, and double sided tape fitment...

[b2tf]

says it was built in 2000.

If i was going to do this I would go the other way - BA interior into the AU ute.

[RG]

Originally Posted by b2tf

says it was built in 2000.

If i was going to do this I would go the other way - BA interior into the AU ute.

I'd just leave it as an AU, AU better than BA in all respects I say. Except maybe gearboxes.

[AUXR8,s.a.]

please fill me in b2tf, your herrod brakes,,, im thinking of putting new brakes on my pursuit ute au 2,,, brembos maybe tell me about herrods size of rotors how many pots and a cost??? cheers

[ClassicAU]

I was actually thinking about this very thing. I would love to do this to my car. Its the best of both worlds imo. Tough as nails exterior with the best interior ford has ever made. Easier on a ute i guess though, don't have the rear end to contend with. I would imagine a rear conversion on an AU would be very difficult.

Evan

[philstoj]

Originally Posted by AUXR8,s.a.

please fill me in b2tf, your herrod brakes,,, im thinking of putting new brakes on my pursuit ute au 2,,, brembos maybe tell me about herrods size of rotors how many pots and a cost??? cheers

I might be able to help you out with Brembo's, 4 piston fronts, and single piston rears, all brand new, calipers, rotors, pads, lines, brackets, straight bolt on.
let me know if your interested.

[NC1183]

One of my mates, who has since moved to Brisy or the Goldie, has or had a ute that looked like that, AUI XR with a full FPV front end, all genuine apparently parts, side skirts, and BA XR6T suspension.

[Sledgehammer]

It's got an AUII cluster in it which would align it with a 2000 build, AUI didn't have the nice LCD dash like this does. It actually looks quite good.

[AUXR8,s.a.]

yo philstoj im interested in those brembos give me a call on 0439-852-130 thanks from Paul

[AUXR8,s.a.]

also im trying to find information on pursuit 250,,,, as im thinking of buying one???

[v8falconsrule]

definently series 1 .. icc is different to the series 2 item, as bucky said demister button is the give away

[STORKYGT]

Originally Posted by RedXR347

If it's an AUI no wonder they did that.

**puts flame suit on and hides**

and whats wrong with an au 1 explain !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[ST]

Originally Posted by b2tf

Looks great but why not just buy a BA ute in the first place?

For whoever buys it, they'll save a lot of money and get the look they want.

[LeadFoot81]

Originally Posted by RedXR347

Maybe he wanted an interior with a bit of class and a real V8

LOL :

[RG]

Originally Posted by STORKYXR8

and whats wrong with an au 1 explain !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Storky the AUI and your avatar have a lot in common. :

Just kidding.

[au2sw]

Originally Posted by NC1183

One of my mates, who has since moved to Brisy or the Goldie, has or had a ute that looked like that, AUI XR with a full FPV front end, all genuine apparently parts, side skirts, and BA XR6T suspension.

it might be your mates. Qld rego is fairly new, and it does say its on the goldie.
AUXR8,s.a. instead of giving out phone numbers and other details, let me introduce you to a great thing called PM's. click on the persons name you want to send a Private Message to and look for the link to do so. this will allow you to contact the person without everyone else seeing what information your giving away that others really shouldnt be seeing. i see your new, so its just a good tip for you. BTW, welcome to the forums and prepare to lose all your hard earned on all the great ideas for mods to your baby you will find here and dont forget to sign up at www.aufalcon.com and lets us know all about your ride!
now back on topic
I think it looks pretty good. as mentioned before, the best of both worlds.....tough exterior, with the best interior!!! i know if i had a spare 20k sitting around, id buy it.....then again, i wouldnt have that sitting around as id be doing up my wagon : :togo:

[Eu-GenixX]

how different are teh 2 front ends on the AU and teh BA?... i'd imagine it's a little more then just swapping a couple panels..?.. hehe

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by Eu-GenixX

how different are teh 2 front ends on the AU and teh BA?... i'd imagine it's a little more then just swapping a couple panels..?.. hehe

Its been done a few times. It's a fair bit of work, but can be done.

[AU1XLS]

Originally Posted by RedXR347

If it's an AUI no wonder they did that.

**puts flame suit on and hides**

What are you trying to say? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[STORKYGT]

Originally Posted by RedXR347

Storky the AUI and your avatar have a lot in common. :

Just kidding.

pull your head in . by the way has your 10k+ motor beat wooshas times yet lol.....................

[RG]

Originally Posted by STORKYXR8

pull your head in . by the way has your 10k+ motor beat wooshas times yet lol.....................

: ouch.

[HLC]

lol @ the fpv interior. just a budget retrim with fpv stitching hahaha

[Leeroy]

can someone elaborate on how much work actually has to be done to change the front end over? does frame need modifying from the windscreen forward or is it just things like bumper/headlight mounting points.....