Fare thee well, AU lubbers!

JC · 10-05-2011, 12:17 AM

Or as I now drive a mister-bishi (as my youngest called it one day), Sayonara!

Well, with the XR gone as of about 4 hours ago, that's me with no AU! Olds still have one, and sister is looking at one, but me - none! I think that's the 7th and last....but never say never.

Let's see:

AU1 XR8 Hot Chilli red 5 speed
AU1 XR6 Galaxy VCT auto
AU2 V8 Forte Meteorite auto with Tickford suspension
AU1 XR8 Galaxy auto (on mixer ring LPG - 140rwkw)
AU2 I6 Forte wagon silhouette (with XR front)
AU1 I6 Fairmont Auto on LPG (now UK's sons car)
AU2 XR8 Venom auto (220kw motor from factory)

Never did get an AU3.

Best car of the lot? I'd have to say, the AU2 Forte V8

. With the mods I did to it, it handled great (King coilovers front and rear), went great (the 175 motor ended up putting out close to 150rwkw), and looked great - with the brumby bar, XR skirts and Hawke rear wing, even the odd genuine T3 owner confused it for a T series.

Then the wagon - we still miss that car.

So.....so long for now; of course I'll still be around and will check in from time to time, but will spend most of my time in the Territory section, and the Project cars section for the supercharger build up on the terry. (http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11330509).

sniff, sniff - See you round like a rissole.

AUIIPURSUIT · 10-05-2011, 12:41 AM

hope you continue popping your head back in here mate, and the bug bites and you succumb to another au v8. they are just that good

youll be missed by many, never read a bad post from you

blueoval · 10-05-2011, 12:43 AM

You'll be back

JC · 10-05-2011, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

You'll be back

LOL! But probably not.

EATHSV · 10-05-2011, 01:19 AM

Catch ya round mate feel free to post here anytime

Cheers for all your info and support for other's projects, its people like you that make this forum such a great place.

Good luck with the terry...

No AU3 yet...... We'll see you back with a T3 then.....

Cheers

blueoval · 10-05-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JC

LOL! But probably not.

haha. In that case mate, don't be a stranger. Your advice over the years has helped many including myself. The place won't be the same without you dude.

T3man · 10-05-2011, 01:52 PM

OK then just slip out quiet like and don't bang the door.

HEY! Take this Bitzenpizzas with ya!

Seeya JC - I'm sure you won't be a stranger in here though 'cos you know you love AUs.

InfernoSR · 10-05-2011, 03:24 PM

thanks for the advice JC... but i'm sure you'll stick your nose in every now and again (I hope)

Maka · 10-05-2011, 04:21 PM

All the best J.C and good luck- may the motoring gods light always shine on you lol! This forum wont be the same mate, you are one of the many good guys on this forum. We'll all miss your insights, your knowledge of au's and the way you encourage and help others

Please dont go too far and thanks for all the help you've given me and to other AFF members

cheers ,Maka

Mr Hardware · 10-05-2011, 04:39 PM

Well in that case - do I qualify as the current highest number of AUs owned?
Any current owners owned more than three AU's?

Also JC i'm going down your path and having a dabble in the e-series LWB's for a bit

also also I had a 380 VRX as a work car for a short while about 4 years ago
was top fun. they have a pretty good 5-speed auto, but reversing visibility was poor.
But what i liked most of all was the combination of the big six cyl grunt combined with the dartiness and general non-land-yacht feeling that the AU's sorely lack.

Oh and they're new and not old hat like the AUs.

rag top · 10-05-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

LOL! But probably not.

Is that you or the wife talking

**Uncle_Ken** · 10-05-2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

Or as I now drive a mister-bishi (as my youngest called it one day), Sayonara!

Well, with the XR gone as of about 4 hours ago, that's me with no AU! Olds still have one, and sister is looking at one, but me - none! I think that's the 7th and last....but never say never.

I give you 5 weeks and you'll find another one

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Originally Posted by JC

Best car of the lot? I'd have to say, the AU2 Forte V8

.

Hey JC, you said the best car you ever had was the one my son bought

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Originally Posted by JC

So.....so long for now; sniff, sniff - See you round like a rissole.

Always be wary of people who quote extrovert rock'n'roll butchers called Kev Kavanagh, ya dead bodgie.

UK

JC · 10-05-2011, 06:35 PM

Thanks all. I still, by habit, just checked this forum first! So I guess I will be around.

UK - don't believe everything a seller tells you! :-) But for the price, yes it was the best $4000 car I ever sold!

**Uncle_Ken** · 10-05-2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

Thanks all. I still, by habit, just checked this forum first! So I guess I will be around.

UK - don't believe everything a seller tells you! :-) But for the price, yes it was the best $4000 car I ever sold!

I agree and so does my son. I must admit I love looking at that car just before it gets dark, great colour.
UK

Pinkbits · 10-05-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

Well in that case - do I qualify as the current highest number of AUs owned?
Any current owners owned more than three AU's?

Sorry to put a dampener on you, but i own three T series TE50's & had an AUII XR8 previously.

AU1XLS beats us all. He has 5 different versions of the T series and an AU ute.

Mr Hardware · 10-05-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinkbits

Sorry to put a dampener on you, but i own three T series TE50's & had an AUII XR8 previously.

AU1XLS beats us all. He has 5 different versions of the T series and an AU ute.

Ah, i thought i'd ask first.
I wonder who's done the most kays in an AU?
I'd say smoo would be up there. I'm only sitting on about 140k across my three

**SSD-85** · 10-05-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

Well in that case - do I qualify as the current highest number of AUs owned?
Any current owners owned more than three AU's?

Ive owned:

AU1 Futura
AU3 XR8 (x2)
AU2 Fairmont
AU2 XR6 VCT
AU2 XR8 220
AU1 Fairmont

With an AU Fairmont V8 on my radar...

I think that puts me tied with JC

T3man · 10-05-2011, 08:04 PM

I currently own 3 and have owned 2 others along the way (both T-Series). Collectively I have clocked up over 350,000km in them. No, none are taxis; and yet they all are! LOL.

rag top · 10-05-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty85

Ive owned:

AU1 Futura
AU3 XR8 (x2)
AU2 Fairmont
AU2 XR6 VCT
AU2 XR8 220
AU1 Fairmont

With an AU Fairmont V8 on my radar...

I think that puts me tied with JC

Nah - you are ahead. JC never could get his hands on an AU3!

**auIILTD** · 10-05-2011, 09:10 PM

Will be catching you around foreshore. What AU parts do you still have lying around?

Cheers
Stu

JC · 10-05-2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by auIILTD

Will be catching you around foreshore. What AU parts do you still have lying around?

Cheers
Stu

A few - mainly window switches, a few actuators (no worm gears though, just rods and motors etc) - some standard shocks and springs for an AU live axle.

**auIILTD** · 10-05-2011, 09:36 PM

Suppose I better subscribe to your Terry thread then!

POELWYK · 10-05-2011, 10:25 PM

SO who brought the XR8 JC (looks at GK)

rag top · 10-05-2011, 10:28 PM

Nah - not GK; No LPG installation.

JC · 11-05-2011, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by POELWYK

SO who brought the XR8 JC (looks at GK)

A young bloke, half my age, 4 inches taller, and not as good looking! I've told him about these here forums, so he may show, he may not; depends on what breaks with the XR, I suppose.....not that I anticipate anything will break.

GK · 14-05-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rag top

Nah - not GK; No LPG installation.

Correct!

Not me, but I was seriously thinking about it.

I call dibs on the spare AU bits. That is if rag top hasn't already raided them. LOL!

I will also miss JC's posts here. But as he's my very good mate, I'll still have good access to his knowledge. rag top is a handy bloke for info also.

I'm pleased to call both my friends.

GK

rag top · 14-05-2011, 09:25 PM

What bit you after GK???

private9 · 15-05-2011, 12:15 AM

Congrats on the sale mate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC

LOL! But probably not.

Just thought I'd quote this so I can search my own posts later to say we told you so

JC · 15-05-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by private9

Congrats on the sale mate.

Just thought I'd quote this so I can search my own posts later to say we told you so

Well, I also said, never say never!

Am looking at an AU tomorrow, and an ED. ED is favoured at this stage because whichever car I get is copping the charger, and the charger came off an ED, plus the ED has known history, so it's sort of a no-brainer! But if the AU runs OK, and the price is less than the ED, the AU may get a look in.

private9 · 15-05-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JC

Well, I also said, never say never!

Am looking at an AU tomorrow, and an ED. ED is favoured at this stage because whichever car I get is copping the charger, and the charger came off an ED, plus the ED has known history, so it's sort of a no-brainer! But if the AU runs OK, and the price is less than the ED, the AU may get a look in.

What sort of charger setup do you have?