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windsored · 31-05-2012, 09:33 PM

Hi guy's, just joined up my name is Ian. Have owned and restored a few x series fords over the years including an xa coupe, a couple of xb sedans, and an xc sedan. Have not owned one for quite a few years now but have recently bought an xf panel van that is in the process of a total restore. Picked her up for $250 unregistered. She's on dual fuel but the system is out of date, so that will be a few extra $$ that i may have to spend to get it checked over and re certified if i decide to keep it running on lpg. For $250 she's in not too bad condition for age with only a few of the usual rust problems they tend to have and few minor dings here and there.Iv'e dismantled the plenum and re fabricated the vents and water channels to stop the dreaded leaks to the interior foot wells and repaired the small amount of rust that had started in the floor from the wet carpet that this causes.
Anyway i live in Darwin and was wondering if there was any other AFF members that are up here to talk Ford stuff with?
Cheers'n beers,
Ian.

Mit180479 · 31-05-2012, 10:12 PM

Hi all new to the forums, just took on an xm ute project, can't wait to pick those in the know's brains lol

Geez Louise · 31-05-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mit180479

Hi all new to the forums, just took on an xm ute project, can't wait to pick those in the know's brains lol

Welcome aboard. Great cars XM's. Look forward to seeing some pics.

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Originally Posted by windsored

Hi guy's, just joined up my name is Ian. Have owned and restored a few x series fords over the years including an xa coupe, a couple of xb sedans, and an xc sedan. Have not owned one for quite a few years now but have recently bought an xf panel van that is in the process of a total restore. Picked her up for $250 unregistered. She's on dual fuel but the system is out of date, so that will be a few extra $$ that i may have to spend to get it checked over and re certified if i decide to keep it running on lpg. For $250 she's in not too bad condition for age with only a few of the usual rust problems they tend to have and few minor dings here and there.Iv'e dismantled the plenum and re fabricated the vents and water channels to stop the dreaded leaks to the interior foot wells and repaired the small amount of rust that had started in the floor from the wet carpet that this causes.
Anyway i live in Darwin and was wondering if there was any other AFF members that are up here to talk Ford stuff with?
Cheers'n beers,
Ian.

Welcome Ian.

There is a section on the forum for WA/SA/NT members to discuss meet and greets etc...Click HERE

There are a few NT members on here

Cheers
Col

ardyfordy · 31-05-2012, 11:38 PM

love this site

ardyfordy · 31-05-2012, 11:39 PM

Greetings frm Victoria!

Mit180479 · 01-06-2012, 12:03 AM

Yea will definitely throw some pics up once I have the ball rolling, same kind of situation as colum with his build so kinda scared but keen to grant by the horns and go hard too so..........

Skapolo · 01-06-2012, 12:27 AM

G'day all,
Recently got a Phantom BA XR8 manual with cat back dual exhaust and CAI.
Absolutely loving this car (her names Catherine)
Just need to figure out when I'm going to take her out to whoop *** Wednesday here in Perth! And then what mods to do next!

Teysy · 01-06-2012, 09:06 AM

G’day all, I'm teysy and am looking forward to mixing knowledge with any Galaxie rides. I'm currently considering restoring my 67 sedan so would appreciate any local Aust assistance.

This looks like the place that maybe able to help me?

Cheers

alexking · 01-06-2012, 12:08 PM

Gidday - just bought a 2007 BF Falcon wagon - a few rust issues which Ford are looking at, and I'm trying to work out the mass of wiring that is in the jack space! Damn nightmare, but I'm getting there.:

Rac00n · 02-06-2012, 08:21 PM

Hello everyone, Im new here, I have had Fords in the past but have just picked up a NC Fairlane 1993 and have fallen in lover with her...
Wanting to keep her happy, I have joined to be able to get some stuff to tuffen her up.

Lower springs and shocks
Extractors and exhaust
New sub for rear.
LHS rear panel (with the word Fairlane) next to the number plate.
etc

Latter Rob

64Wagon · 03-06-2012, 11:01 PM

Hi fellow ford freaks..
Figured it time to put 'pen to paper'.
Current ride is an Black 04 BA XR8 ute, cold air induct, exhaust an chip'd.
Luv it, but my real calling is the ol skool early falcons.
I also own a 65 XP Falcon wagon (project) ..wishing to roof chop, air bag, V8 n white walls.
HA, an tomorrow.. I'm going to go look at a daily driver 66 XP Falcon sedan..
So, will be scanning the pages, an dead keen to catch up with an swap parts an info (have owned LOTS of early falcons in my 36yrs) with forum members.. Spec those in the west.!

GTHOvintage · 04-06-2012, 08:56 AM

Hi Guys! I am new to the community. Look forward to meeting you all over time.

scones1 · 04-06-2012, 10:12 AM

Hi all i'am a retired old fart they say only a couple of days ago i bought my first new xy falcon then my second then my xb two door.then kids now my ZC FAIRLANE the biger car givs me more time to bring the rear end under control .Ive had the car a couple of years just started to give it a face lift. I live in the west wa that is hope to get a lot of fun out of my car and the frends i meet.

f100_dreamin · 04-06-2012, 05:40 PM

Hey All,

The names Ben, Am 29 and a mechanic in Auckland (NZ), been into cars since forever,

About 3 years ago at beach hop (www.beachhop.co.nz) the missus told me that within 5 years we had to have a car worthy of taking back so who was I to argue? haha

if I won lotto I wouldve bought a 55/56 F100, however dreams are free but lotto tickets arent,

So i was orignally trying to find an XL/M/P wagon, but they too seemed out of my price range, then one day i managed to find one!

is a 65 XP wagon, has had a previous respray (more a 10ft fox if you get my drift) still running a 170 persuit motor, has had the 2speed auto upgraded to a BW35, Build thread will be up soon, but there isnt too much going on as the plan is to keep it running in summer and do minor upgrades over winter,

am more of a forum lurker, but will try to contribute if and where i can

Oh and my daily is an 04 BA wagon, 18" wheels, tints, otherwise grandad spec

Cheers

Ben

cr8iv · 04-06-2012, 08:32 PM

Hi to all at Ford Forums.com.au,

I was wondering if anybody out there is interested in purchasing an unrestored 1964 XL falcon Futura sedan. 99% complete.
also have an unrestored 1972 XLE Cortina 99% complete.
I am asking $4500 for the '64 and $3000 for the '72 which is currently on ebay.
I will download photos soon.
Thank you

NMB12 · 04-06-2012, 09:01 PM

Hi all, my names Neil and I'm from Wales, UK.
Currently on a working holiday for two years and recently bought a 97 falcon gli wagon (backpacker weapon of choice) to do some touring around. It's got just over 300k on the clock and cost me $1500 so fingers crossed it'll do the job.
Thought I'd join so I've got a reference base for trying to keep as much stuff DIY and should stuff go wrong the access to the knowledge.
Im thinking about sticking an auxiliary battery in to make life easier and maybe stuff like privacy tint the windows, built in bed/storage things that would make travelling around a bit easier/comfortable (any hints or suggestions welcome!)
Same goes for improving fuel economy by any cost effective means.
That's all for now, I've got a few questions to ask already but I'll stick them in the appropriate topics.

FPV#1 · 05-06-2012, 10:41 AM

Hey,

Buying a xr6T soon and I thought this would be a good place to get advice.

Justin

dennis 48 · 05-06-2012, 12:09 PM

Hi everyone this is my first try at this i have just bought a 2006 territory sy ghia turbo nice car iam having trouble with surging under load in cruise control the dealer has changed the brake switch which got rid of brake lights coming on but still surging anybody with any ideas the car is still under warranty also 1 pipe from catalytic converter remains warm while the other exit pipe gets extremely hot i would appreciate any help thanks

dennis 48 · 05-06-2012, 12:14 PM

thanks for the welcome dennis

Metalforces · 05-06-2012, 02:48 PM

hi all since i work for a ford motor dearlership for over 13years i'd thought i'd join this forum to help those who may need the following info on fords.
My position at the ford dealership i work for is warranty clerk/mechanic i been converted from holdens to fords.The current ford i drive is a Mk2 Ba xr8 6sp manual the car has been modded with a different pcm also with a ford paca flash tuner.Send me a pm and i'll do my best to answer your questions

dennis 48 · 05-06-2012, 06:11 PM

Hi thanks hope you can help we have a 2006 territory turbo ghia had it to the dealer put new brake switch in as cruise control was surging under load switch didn't fix problem also catalytic converter is really hot on one side and warm on the other we love the car except these problems looking forward to your reply car still under warranty.