Welcome to New Members - Post here to say gday! - Page 114

tinman · 18-03-2013, 10:53 PM

Hey all, New to the forum. Been a ford tragic my whole life, was more into building hot rods and customs for a bit but i just bought another fairlane, a registered one that runs.

Ive also got a ZA fairlane (burgundy, black roof , charcoal trim)
Mk1 cortina sr20 five speed, 17 inch simmonds, big brakes, teal blue
ZB fairlane (the registered one) 302 white /olive trim
31 a model pick up
1936 ford sedan, inherited from the old boy
BA wagon (every day hack)

had a valiant regal for a bit and a host of jap turbo rockets, an EA fairmont, xh xr6 ute and a swag of XF's

Anyway, G'day

Can someone point me in the right direction to insturctions on posting pis id be grateful.

Cheers guys

Geez Louise · 19-03-2013, 12:08 AM

Hi tinman and welcome.

You will find demo's on how to load pics on this thread - Click HERE

or this thread HERE

Cheers
Col

Bob McAullay · 19-03-2013, 04:37 PM

G'day Ford family. I own a 08 FG XR8 Boss290 Ute wife has a 10 FG G6, both same colour (seduce). Since driving back in 1970 I've had mainly Fords first one was a 67 XR GT 289 ci sedan, wish I still had it, then later on a XY Fairmont 302 sedan, same wish. XA falcon, yuk

, XF Fairmont Ghia sedan, loved it, EB Fairmont Ghia wagon

, BA XR6

, AUII Faimont Ghia V8

etc. had a coulpla Holden in there somewhere that don't rate a mention. I'm 59 now and still love the Fords and luxury.

tinman · 19-03-2013, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geez Louise

Hi tinman and welcome.

You will find demo's on how to load pics on this thread - Click HERE

or this thread HERE

Cheers
Col

Thanks Col

Togril · 23-03-2013, 01:00 AM

Hii all.
Feel a bit odd here as I joined because my partner has a mighty 97 ford festiva. I laugh untill I have to buy a bolt for my Hj60 Landcruiser. or put fuel into it. Or a 10+ litre oil change....
Joined primarily cos the evaporator needs repalcing and I need some helpful info on it. Some nice vehicles here.
But anyway.
Hello.

kramer77 · 28-03-2013, 07:04 PM

Hay people just new here I've just scored a 77xc sundowner panel van pine n lime 302 auto bad new is no motor are these vans collectable inside the van is neat as cream in colour

79da · 28-03-2013, 09:14 PM

Yeah. Lucky you.

kramer77 · 28-03-2013, 10:27 PM

I am surprised how little rust is in the van floor and doors have none small amour round the drip rails it has no windows in the side and the shocker towers are mint

Guess_who · 31-03-2013, 01:36 PM

I have an EA Fairmont Ghia which, by and large, is in pretty good condition given it has about 275,000 Km on the clock.

I have a few questions that will be the subjects of other posts but for the moment my major concern is the climate control unit.

It does work but randomly the fan will slow and stop hence no cooling. I haven't taken any notice if the compressor disengages at the same time.

Given that "we" topped the state recently with 47.7C a working AC is a must.

The really interesting thing is if I run the diagnostic routine when the AC is not working I get the "OFF" display and after exiting the routine the so and so thing works again.

Any pointers what is causing this?

If the climate control module needs to be replaced I understand that the EB module will work. Is this correct?

xapete · 01-04-2013, 02:51 PM

Hi everyone ,What an AWESOME site
Cheers Pete

fordmerchant · 01-04-2013, 06:16 PM

G'day all,
Great website !
I have 1972 XA fever. My brothers and i have been collecting and repairing for too many years to mention. Currently in stock are three wagons, one ute, seven sedans and one coupe.
The coupe and ute are mine and i unfortunately must part with them to help pay for my farm, spread the word two beasts are up for grabs, cheers and go the mighty FORD.

JulesMelbourne · 01-04-2013, 11:25 PM

Great forum, heaps of great info... Well Done!!

tcptang · 02-04-2013, 10:07 AM

Hi everyone, this is a brilliant forum. I found this web site as I am looking for the info about my 2007 RWD Territory.

Lukeb · 03-04-2013, 07:17 PM

Hi all you ford fans, jumped on here because the XY GS in my shed needs to get a little work done, and I may need some advice on what to do! Looking forward to reading posts and adding my own as well.

Cheers,

Lukee

jstanovic · 04-04-2013, 03:41 AM

Hey guys, just got myself and 08 FG ute with trade canopy on the back for work. This place looks to have mobs of info, I will try to soak it up best I can!

Cheers
Nick

6x2ute · 07-04-2013, 08:18 AM

Hi Everyone! Been a member for some time but forgot username ,pass etc. and have found it difficult to get back on. Now im away! At 62 iv'e been around cars all my life but Technoligy has left me Behind when it comes to simple thing's like getting my car to start when it does not want too! before if it had spark and petrol and compression it had to start! Nowday's i cant work out why it wont start without paying as much as $600 for a not start on a V8 VT Commodore that i just recently sold! Retired now and just brought a 6x2 wheel AU2 Falcon ute to build into a mobile home. Hoping to pick up a few tricks from this site and also be able to share my Knowledge were i can as did my time when i was younger as a mechanic and panelbeater! Take Care!

SAPNEN · 07-04-2013, 11:41 AM

Hey Guys, my name is Kane. I've been a Ford enthusiast all my life sprouted from a love a ATCC as a kid and now V8 Supercars.

I have owned a few Falcons, my first an XE Falcon 84 S pack bought from my grandpa in mint condition, only problem was it was 2 tone baby spew brown on white

My favourite was a Lowndes XR6 Turbo Ute in conquor (dark blue) which made 400HP 800nM at the wheels on 15PSI.

Inevitebly this car made way for a race car, I own and race an AU Falcon Saloon Car, check it!

So I am an electrician by trade but do almost all the work to my cars, excluding engine internals mainly. I am here for the technical forum focusing on the AU Falcon, for a bit of help every now and then.

Cheers

kramer77 · 08-04-2013, 03:37 PM

Hi people I'm I tassie I'm guna sell my xc sundowner panel van project if any body on here interested send me a message cheers its pine an lime 302 auto no motor or box

jasonfrancis · 08-04-2013, 11:10 PM

hi buddies always wanted to be part of a ford forum especially v8 ford cars but I have not got the time as I work away .I own a ford this is my intro and wish you guys all the best for the remainder of 2013

Andy217 · 10-04-2013, 09:20 PM

Hi everyone, I am a Motorsport fan of all makes and models, but i mainly favor the australian variety. With the recent purchase of my fg xr50 turbo ute, which is also my first turbo car, I thought it was time to get on a ford forum

I am very familiar with holden and gm v8s and I am looking forward to learning more about fords as I go through the forum browsing and admiring all of the awesome cars!
I also have 3 projects going with my granddads vc commodore, my best mates old 31 skyline and I am building a vintage motocross cr250 at the same time as playing with my turbo so I'm usually pretty busy.
My previous cars have been the vc commodore, then a vs ss ute, vx gts and a vy gts which I traded in for my ute.

That about sums it up, cheers, Andrew

JimDandyF100 · 16-04-2013, 06:45 PM

G'day, new to this place. Love F100s (faves are '74 - '79). Currently restoring this '77 XLT swb. Live in Sydney. Looking forward to learning a lot from you guys, and perhaps trade some bits and pieces with other F100 owners. Also a member of the US based For Truck Enthusiasts forum. Ciao.

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salxm64 · 16-04-2013, 09:54 PM

Hi great info on this site
Thanks sal

salxm64 · 16-04-2013, 10:12 PM

Hi will post pics of my xm coupe that l am working on soon

salxm64 · 16-04-2013, 10:33 PM

My xm coupe

Geez Louise · 17-04-2013, 09:54 PM

Hi salxm64. Can't see any pic posted?
Cheers
Col

salxm64 · 19-04-2013, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geez Louise

Hi salxm64. Can't see any pic posted?
Cheers
Col

just worked out how to post pics mate thanks

1freddie1 · 20-04-2013, 12:36 PM

hi everyone
my name is ron and I drive an el falcon with just over 300,000 on clock.
it is duel fuel and it has been a great car for me.
I am retired and into caravanning and the old ford has served me well in this respect.
I live on the south coast of nsw in a little village called Myola.

TrompyXR8 · 20-04-2013, 04:53 PM

Hi Everyone,

My Name is Shaun and I have recently purchased an AUII V8 ute and wanted to keep in touch with other like minded drivers as I am not real familiar with Late model Fords.
I have owned a older Ford before, A '78 Cortina with a 4.1l crossflow in it.

I look forward to reading more about your cars and projects.

Cheers.

billybob · 19-04-2013, 02:33 PM

G'day everyone my name is Mick and I'm in sydney.I'm in the market for a BA or BF xr8 and this seemed like the logical place to ask questions and get some advice on whats good and bad about them and what to look out for.

msroadkill612 · 19-04-2013, 03:20 PM

man

dont know my models

but I paid 28k for a 1 yo ex demo mid range eco lpi (gas) w/ 7k on the clock heaps b4 last xmas

should be way cheaper now

think of all the extra stuff u get

zf 6 speed - factory lpi & extra compression etc

retrofit turbo it later (& cant see why thats hard - they do it now on same engine in petrol) when warranty dies

dude - it beats a petrol unit & costs same in fuel as a corolla

engines love gas

all u need to to do is drive them