Welcome to New Members - Post here to say gday!

[sircable]

Hi all!

New member here, looking forward to reading a wealth of Ford information. I got my first Ford 23 years ago and it was a 1976 XC Falcon, ex Police Interceptor that had been converted from a auto to a 4 speed close ratio top loader and running a mild 351C and a 9 inch 3.25:1 ratio. That was a fun car and in some respects I regret getting rid of it. I had it for 3 years, did it up and then got rid of it. If I only I knew how rare those type of cars would become... I then moved to a brand new 1993 Ford Falcon Futura Classic and kept that for about 12 odd years. During that time I ran it as a taxi for a while and after it got to 1.2 million km's (same engine, gearbox and diff) I thought it best to let it go. It had done it's time... I then moved to a 1995 Ford Fairmont which I still have. Love that car... Not sure how long I will have that one for. That's my Ford story!

[fred2615]

Hi There. I've always been a Ford fan. Can't stand Holden.
My wifes car is a Focus Turbe Diesel. She loves it.
I just had to dispose of my Ford 40 Deluxe Ute since I didn't have the time or money to finish it. Damn shame.
I'm now considering a Ford Ranger XLT Auto.
Cheers,

[mants_ebxr8]

Hey guys, been browsing the site for info when needed over the last few years so though its time i joined up and said gday....

Have had many falcons over the years and just recently decided its time to get back into it and have some fun.

Have just purchased 2 E series falcons to play with,

1st is an EB series 1 XR8 manual Pearl Black, gt40p heads, explorer lower manifold and j3 chip with 98 octane tune. Otherwise is totally stock. Currently undergoing a rebuild and will become a weekend warrior,

the other car is an ED XR6 also in pearl black, 6cyl auto, dual fuel only mod is pacey 4499 and full 2.5 exhaust.

More to come!

[almsodn]

Hi every one
I finally got my ford territory and this is the best site ever.

[Shaun xr]

Hey all, finally it's working. Huge ford fan!! As we all are, had my Ba xr6 for 2 years and used the the forum for reading thought it was time to post and help out the blue oval friends!!

[masda74]

Hello all. Been lurking for a while, but as always, if you got nothing nice to say, don't anything at all. So my moto is.
I have had my Xr6T for a year now and thought it was time to say hello.

[Boosted_wagon]

hi guys just a little introduction, live in between goldcoast and brisbane, do a little engine building at home ford holden chev what ever, always ownd holdens and have just recently bought a territory ghia so thought i should sighn up as i have no idea regarding this model lol...any way no doubt ull see posts from me around

cheers

[westie01]

Guys would be nice if people put where they are from in the Profile.
GOTO Quick Links top right and click drop down
goto Edit Details and scroll down and put where you live NOT FULL ADDRESS

[Hallivand]

Hey all, I've been a bit of a browser but finally bit the bullet to join. My fathers been quite a Ford fan (XF Fairmont, NL Fairlane and now AUII Fairlane) so naturally it rubs off on me. I took ownership of his old NL Fairlane and considering how "reliable" it's been I'm sure you all will see me asking more than just a few questions in regards to it

Cheers!

[BenRad]

Greets everyone, yet another forum lurker now joined. Great site with many helpful and knowledgeable folks. So thanks for the help thus far and thanks in advance no doubt for the help I'll need as I tinker around with mods for my AU.

Cheers.

[mako50]

Hello to all and sundry. I'm from Adelaide and not a serial killer. I have had a few Falcons over the last decade and was recently lucky enough to come across an unloved AU Mako ute (V8/5spd) which needs a lot of TLC. Here's to it's rebirth.

[gtt460]

Hi Everyone. My name is Gowan. I own a 65 XP Falcon Ute, a 99 AU XR8, and am currently restoring a 78 XC Falcon Sedan. Great site, plenty of handy info.

[Moose]

Hi Guys just introducing myself, I'm a newbie have just recently got my Black Manual Rspec. Had a few fords in my time, being from Geelong did not seem write to own anything else. Great forum guys with plenty of good reading.

[SCTC]

G'day Guy's & Girls
First post of many i hope, I 've developed a new modification for the Ford Bargwarner Torque Converter, 2013 is the year to launch.
POWER TO YOU !

[Furyd]

G'day all introducing myself, got a na limo under restoration, tall ask for a newby but my digital cluster has 800 k on it but reco motor.
Does anyone know how to reduce ks on cluster.
Cheers all.
Danny

[pcuc2]

Hi ...my name is Dave...just want to get rid of that reminder that I havent posted as yet...... And wanted to say that I had a problem with the Telstra Lights On feature and this was by far the BEST place to look for an answer...thank you Ford forums....I'll be checking in every day from now on...

[PicknPayless]

Hey Guys,

John From PicknPayless Blacktown here.
Glad to be a part of this fine forum if anyone needs second hand parts for their vehicles please dont hesitate to ask if we have what you need in stock.
Hoping to become a site sponsor here with specials for all members of this forum.

Cheers

John

[5immo]

Hi Im Rob from the sunnie coast, just bought the missis a focus sport and gonna hopefully get some insperation from here to start on the mods

[brij.khanna1]

Hi, My name is Brij and I havea ford territory. Reading from the posts it seems that I have a broken ignition switch.
There seems to be posts regarding how to fix it.
Apparently there are detailed pics as well. Can someone point me in th eright direction please.

[Chrismaz]

G'Day All... Have been a member for a while but have never posted.

Current ride is 2010 FG XR6 Turbo purchased new. Silhouette colour, 20in Knight Riders and a few mods under the hood (that I keep to myself).

Have been a Ford driver from day 1 and have owned everything from XR and XY to Capri, Cortina and Escort to XB GS, XA GT, XE and my current XR6T.

Thanks for a great site with loads of info that I have used when I commenced the mods on my baby.

Cheers

[Diz]

G'day guys, been using forums to learn since I bought my Fairmont in May last year.
None have been as helpful as these so I figured that I would start being more active here, ask for advice when I need some, and help out where I can.

I'm only 18 and have only started working on cars when I got my Fairmont, so I've still got a lot to learn, but I can give some amateur advice every now and then, so if anyone wants any input, especially EF-EL, just ask.
I'm from the Eastern Melbourne suburbs and I'm working on 2 EF's, a 1994 EF (I) Falcon, and my baby a 1996 EF (II) Fairmont Ghia.

[Guerin]

Hi my names Luke recently acquired a 1985 ZL fairlane 4.0 carb'D

[Capelja83]

Hi Guys just introducing myself, I'm a newbie have just recently got a ba wagon. Had a few fords in my time, Great forum guys with plenty of good reading.

[kicknsnare]

Hi All, I'm a newbie and this seems like the place to be if you own a Ford. I've had a few of them in the past. The wife just bought a BF Wagon a few weeks ago and it looks like I'm the caretaker / mechanic.

[ford boy]

hey all my name is darien im 17 and im a newbie to ford forums i have watched my brother wagonstyle and dad kiwi dave get on here and find out some interesting stuff that has helpd them with there falcons im hopin the same i own a 98 el falcon futura sapphire my 2nd car but 1st ford so i plan on keepin the girl in my life as long as possible as dad has done with hes el xr8 tickford has been in the family for 13 years the whole family packed up have been to many v8 races in that car all stock and still perfect, my car is all stock just put some low springs in the bak to lower just a little have been doin some priming on bars and guards have to replace the sills bcos of the rust than car primed than painting it a nice blue, i have a set of black territory rims stock 17s perfect tred all round but need spacers for front as the offset on the rims are different to my el there a au offset if anyone is intersted in buying them msg me i also have my dads 18s on the front of my falcon they look good but im missing the 3rd to the set and it is impossible to find the same rims in newcastle area

[dodgy08]

Hi All, I'm JO,yeah had a lot of fords in my time and still running around in one!! Just like to say! What a great community and I'm glad to be a member here! It has helped me out many many times!!! Thank you!

[XA8]

G'day youse all, Obviously my first time, couldn't work out how to actually add something. I'm a middle aged Ford nut that cops a fair bit (but give more & better than I get) from the Red camp. I've got a matching no's XA GS ute (351/TL/9in), tidy & been doing bits & pieces to it over more than 20yrs. Cheers for now....XA8

[www.tonka]

hi all,
great place to get tips and help

[t_7]

Hi guys, nice forum you have here. Moving from Vic to Brissy so no better reason to get another car, research starts here.

[Goldy17]

Hello all,
I've been a member of the forum for quite a while but have never taken the time to lodge a post. I guess I should start by introducing myself. I started my like with fords in a 1970 Cortina GT. It was diamond white with gold stripes and driving lights. I kept it original for a while and then got an opportunity to put a decent engine into it. The engine was originally out of a 1968 GT, pre-crossflow. I bought it after it had been removed from an Anglia ute drag car. It had posted 13.1's at Castlereigh drag strip (showing my age !!) and was still really fresh as it had only been run the one time. It was using 13 x 13 road race tyres on the rear and lit them up for most of the the run. Once I had the engine I changed the cam to something more suited to the road and had it dynoed by the original engine builder.
The engine was fitted with 45 mm Webers and really pushed the Cortina along.

When I got married I sold the GT for some much needed cash and bought a 65 Mark 1 that had the rear smashed in when the handbrake let go and the car rolled backwards into a brick fence. I bought another Mk1 that was very rusty up front and did the old "cut and shut". It even passed over the pits for registration. I kept the hot engine from the GT and installed it into the new ride. It was quite a handful in the standard chassis and a real sleeper at the traffic lights; surprised lots of people in that car.

That was how I got into Fords and I've kept my interest ever since. I currently have a 2000 AU11 XR6 VCT and two Buckles (Zephyr powered Australian sports coupes build at Punchbowl by Bill Buckle of Toyota fame). I love the XR but don't drive it as much as I used to. A little too much temptation on roads litterred with radar traps and lousy drivers.

I enjoy working on cars when the time's available. I hate having to work in a rush, especially just to keep a car on the road for daily driving. I have a very well equipped workshop and hope to commission my hoist in the coming months. It's an old Formula two poster and I'm diverting the cables below floor level so that I can roll equipment around my workshop without having to deal with the big hump covering the cables.

I'm always tinkering with something and love to build new stuff. As well as the car gear I have a nice machine shop and lots of welding gear including a high end Miller TIG.

I'm presently helping a friend with a very hot Bolwell Nagari get it ready for registration. It's a big job as it was originally build up as a show car without much attention to registration requirements. We hope to have it on the road in around 6 months.

I'm pretty impressed with the forum and hope to spend a bit more time browsing through the posts.

Well that's a little about me.