Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated.

Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > General Topics > The Pub

The Pub For General Automotive Related Talk

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 20-12-2005, 10:01 PM   #1
EBFalcs
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SA
Posts: 621
Default tray top EA Fairmont

Check this out it's for sale for 6990 in the trading post


http://www.tradingpost.com.au/addisp...rch&origpage=1

EBFalcs is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 20-12-2005, 10:36 PM   #2
Zedjay
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Zedjay's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NSW Central Coast
Posts: 1,266
Default

all i could see was the trading post search page dude??? :
Zedjay is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 21-12-2005, 09:18 AM   #3
Josh_XC
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Canberra
Posts: 1,060
Default

yeh same its just a search page man
Josh_XC is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 21-12-2005, 03:11 PM   #4
Cheap AU
Column Shiftin'
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 53
Default

Cheap AU is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 21-12-2005, 03:45 PM   #5
RavenLS1
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,419
Default

that looks ok i guess.
__________________
405rwhp LS1, FG XR6T Ute manual, VE series 2 Omega LPG.
RavenLS1 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 22-12-2005, 10:01 PM   #6
EBFalcs
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SA
Posts: 621
Default

why would any waste the time or the money
EBFalcs is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 22-12-2005, 10:06 PM   #7
LUXO_8
windsor user
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Geelong
Posts: 13,123
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by EBFalcs
why would any waste the time or the money
why not..

he obviously wanted something different, and how much more different can you get than an EA 'tunna

it could look a whole lot better, XR front, bigger wheels, lowered, etc etc

i reckon it looks pretty orrite, and a great basis to start an awesome project...
LUXO_8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 22-12-2005, 10:45 PM   #8
16wantsI6
iRegular crossmember
 
16wantsI6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: in good 'ol WA
Posts: 621
Default

i would get on of them over an xg anyday
__________________
1996 EF XR6

5 spd manual
2 1/2" manta S/S exhaust
After market alpine/soundstream stereo

18" tyhpoons
superlows waiting to go in....
spoilerless
16wantsI6 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 22-12-2005, 11:35 PM   #9
outback_ute
Ute Forum Moderator
Contributing Member
 
outback_ute's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melb
Posts: 7,227
Default

Haven't seen one like that before
outback_ute is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-12-2005, 10:51 AM   #10
jmc-007
Regular Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 388
Default

looks like it started out as a fairmont / ghia looking at the seats.

could be an interesting project car. !!!
jmc-007 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-12-2005, 11:01 AM   #11
bprint xr8
more posting less lurking
 
bprint xr8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: koondrook, northern victoria
Posts: 246
Default

Put a decent tray on it, lower it and different wheels I reckon it would look great.
__________________
BA XR8 Devil R - SY Territory TX AWD - MQ Nissan Patrol 302c - GQ Nissan Patrol
bprint xr8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-12-2005, 01:07 PM   #12
LTDHO
The one and only
 
LTDHO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Carrum Downs, Victoria
Posts: 9,053
Default

It needs work, I would have started with an EB with 5.0 and have ols school dual exhaust!
__________________
1992 DC LTDHO 360rwkw built by me
Tuned by CVE Performance
Going of the rails on a crazy train
Other cars include Dynamic ED Sprint, Dynamic DL LTD, Sparkling Burgundy DL LTD, Yellow, Red & Blue XB sedan & Black XB Coupe
LTDHO is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-12-2005, 02:30 PM   #13
big_pete
Sublime
 
big_pete's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Wagga
Posts: 2,029
Default

FUGLY

behind the door just looks all wrong


i wonder what the reaction would be if this was a VL or similar???
cause some of you guys are soooo one eyed its not funny!
__________________
big_pete is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-12-2005, 03:36 PM   #14
Zedjay
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Zedjay's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NSW Central Coast
Posts: 1,266
Default

i would put a DC LTD front on it.
Zedjay is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-12-2005, 03:51 PM   #15
fairmont1998
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
fairmont1998's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 3,103
Default

There was a company called The Aussie One Tonner company that did these. Commodore and Falcon one tonne conversions. Don't know if they are still in business.
__________________
Current Rides:

2012 KK Jeep Cherokee Limited CRD - Still going strong
2019 MG ZS Essence
1988 RD Mitsubishi Colt GL - 59kW of Fury
2022 Kia Stinger GT
fairmont1998 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-12-2005, 04:01 PM   #16
Feathers
Lucifer's Angel
 
Feathers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
Posts: 5,282
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by big_pete
FUGLY

behind the door just looks all wrong
Yes, thats what I was thinking as well. Something just NQR about it.

Quote:
Originally Posted by big_pete
I wonder what the reaction would be if this was a VL or similar???
cause some of you guys are soooo one eyed its not funny!
HAHAHAHA!!! Good call!!
__________________
SINISTER BA XR6
Blueprint, manual, 4490's, Redback 2.5" dual exhaust, BA Typhoon rims, tint, fog light covers, BF tailights, blue illuminated window switches, Ghia bootlid carpet, lower grille, FPV door spears, steering wheel & interior bits, XR6T + F6 intake, K&N filter, Typhoon spoiler, tuned, sway bars, custom angel eyes & plates..YUM!

If there's one thing guys in Holdens hate more than being beaten by a Ford...
It's being beaten by a girl driving a Ford
Feathers is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-12-2005, 04:16 PM   #17
Fairlane
V8 Powaah
 
Fairlane's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD
Posts: 1,994
Default

Looks alright to me

It has to be a damn sight better than a XF ute.
__________________
FG G6E Turbo- Seduce & Cashmere - Sold


XF S pack Sedan- AU 302 Windsor, T5, 2.77 LSD, Many Mods
Fairlane is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-12-2005, 04:53 PM   #18
gmhdriver
Banned
 
gmhdriver's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 209
Default

I like it and I know which I would choose if I had the choice between that and an XF/XG ute. I have seen a red one very similar to that driving around the Frankston area in vic.
gmhdriver is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-12-2005, 05:04 PM   #19
Smoked
Burnin Rubber
 
Smoked's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Posts: 1,824
Default

Good idea for something different, but there is something NQR about it.
__________________
2001 AUII Forte (LPG)
K&N Air Filter
Tickford Air Intake
***Coming Soon: Clear Side Repeaters***
Quote:
Originally Posted by The-ShowStoPPa
...dont get me wrong this 3.8v6 is pretty special, it does come with the popular shake rattle and roll option and the auto compliments this with the ever popular snap crackle and pop feature
Smoked is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-12-2005, 05:40 PM   #20
LUXO_8
windsor user
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Geelong
Posts: 13,123
Default

the panneled in sides at the rear chassis and not having a window after the doors are the only things that look "a little bit" iffy about it.....
LUXO_8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-12-2005, 05:46 PM   #21
AUIII XR8 MAN
DJR TM#54
 
AUIII XR8 MAN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: on my p.c now with internet! ok i'll still use works internet too.
Posts: 2,248
Default

Look ok to me
__________________
When traveling to V8 Supercar rounds, i book through KYLEE MOLE Travel agents, She Goes, She Goes, She Goes & I just went.
Now Zetec Powered. 1.6lt of madness. But the XR8 still remains
AUIII XR8 MAN is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-12-2005, 10:36 PM   #22
HLC
Audi S3
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sydney.
Posts: 8,307
Default

yuck.
__________________
HLC is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-12-2005, 11:15 PM   #23
rob_liss_lms10
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
rob_liss_lms10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Airlie Beach
Posts: 539
Default

love it ,then again,I love EA's. would rather have that than a BA.not an AU though.
__________________
Red bull gives you wings?: nahhh.... we got our wings from TICKFORD
rob_liss_lms10 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-12-2005, 11:20 PM   #24
Peuty
Afterburner + skids =
Donating Member1
 
Peuty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Skidsville
Posts: 12,151
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by rob_liss_lms10
love it ,then again,I love EA's. would rather have that than a BA.not an AU though.
Wow, thats just wrong.

Nah i reckon it has a lot of potential.
__________________
Speed Kills. So buy an AU XR8 and live forever.

Oo\===/oO
Peuty is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-12-2005, 11:27 PM   #25
LUXO_8
windsor user
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Geelong
Posts: 13,123
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by rob_liss_lms10
love it ,then again,I love EA's. would rather have that than a BA.not an AU though.
while i like that EA tunna, there is no way id have the EA tunna "instead" of a BA....

thats crazy talk!
LUXO_8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 24-12-2005, 10:20 AM   #26
chief
FTF Club Moderator
 
chief's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Driving my Tickford T3 Wagon in Sydney
Posts: 3,132
Default

Doesn't look to bad. Cant go past a wagon though. I have carried cement and bricks in my car and never again.
__________________
Albert Einstein:
Es ist schwieriger, eine vorgefaßte Meinung zu zertrümmern als ein Atom.
(It is more difficult to alter a preconception than split an atom)

Falcon Tickford FPV (FTF) Car Club of NSW


Fords in the Park 2010


I use and recommend Stingray Car Security.
http://www.stingraycar.com.au/
chief is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 24-12-2005, 12:10 PM   #27
aimzes
...fairly odd
 
aimzes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: mcdonalds college of hamburger knowledge
Posts: 901
Default

i think it needs the well back, or a better flat bed. its not a bad effort though.

Quote:
i wonder what the reaction would be if this was a VL or similar???
ive seen a vl and vk chopped into a one tonner, like this E series they needed a bit of work around the b pillar area but didnt look bad.
__________________
1992 EB Falcon 5.0 V8. mods; dust, dirt, cobwebs, scratches, trolley dents, dented bonnet, gutter scrapes, rattly exhaust, and floor mats.
aimzes is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 24-12-2005, 12:14 PM   #28
EFFalcon
Last warning
 
EFFalcon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria HeadCount: 3
Posts: 11,194
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by gmhdriver
I like it and I know which I would choose if I had the choice between that and an XF/XG ute. I have seen a red one very similar to that driving around the Frankston area in vic.
I've seen the same one near seaford a lot.
i agree, it deffinately looks pretty good compared to the XG/XH
__________________
FALCN6 - Turbo, Air Bag Suspension - Hibernating
EL GT - Supercharged
NASCAR - 83 Thunderbird , Bagged
DAILY - BA Fairlane Ghia, Boss 260 Turbo
OFFROADER - Ford Explorer
EFFalcon is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 24-12-2005, 02:21 PM   #29
Bobman
Regulator
 
Bobman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 4,168
Default

Hey you seen the twin cab AU ute with XR front and wheels? (dark green IIRC) Melb area.
__________________
Regards
Bobby

Current Cars:
2000 AU2 Fairmont (2019-current)
2003 BA1 Falcon Divvy Van (2017-current)
2009 VW Mk6 Golf 118TSi (2020-current)
Previous Cars:
2003 MCX10R Avalon VXi (2017-2020)
1995 EF1 Falcon GLi (2016-2019)
1997 XH2 Falcon Van OPT20 (2016-2019)
2006 BF Fairlane Ghia (2013-2018)
2001 AU3 Futura (2010-2013)
1996 EL Fairmont (2008-2010)
2004 BA XR6 (2005-2008)
2001 AU2 Forte (2005-2006)
1988 EA Fairmont Ghia (2003-2005)
1984 AR Telstar TX5 Ghia (2001-2005)
Bobman is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 24-12-2005, 02:24 PM   #30
LUXO_8
windsor user
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Geelong
Posts: 13,123
Default

theres a blue with pearl AU dualcab in geelong, its made off a wagon and as such has the high roofline, which makes it look a bit wierd..... the half length tub looks only tacked on as well.....deosnt help
LUXO_8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Reply


Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 11:20 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL