BA front on AU

Hi,

I'm new to the forum, but i'd like to know if its possible to transplant a BA XR8 front end onto my AU XR8 - i've damaged some front panels and would rather upgrade than replace - anyone seen this done before?

[Venomous]

Yep sure is, i think lol. Another member on here (Goes by the name of "The Dok" has done it to his AU wagon. Heres a pic for ya: http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...cat=500&page=1

Best bet might be to PM him

[EA2BA]

I spoke to DOK about his conversion, its not for the faint hearted

Ok - thanks for the quick feedback - seems like thats out then - i was only looking for a fairt easy change - anyone know where i can source an XR8 bonnet, bumper and right gaurd for an AU and approximate costs?

[rob_o]

Wow... that looks heaps tough!!!

[HEMI POWER]

Originally Posted by rob_o

Wow... that looks heaps tough!!!

Defanately an improvement that's for sure.

[GlennBA]

this is just my opinion, so please don't flame me lol..
but i think a ba front on an au sedan would look horrible.. very mismatched

*ducks for cover*

[Charliewool]

Originally Posted by GlennAUII

this is just my opinion, so please don't flame me lol..
but i think a ba front on an au sedan would look horrible.. very mismatched

*ducks for cover*

Am I correct in saying that the "BRUTE UTES" are all AU's with BA fronts?...
(and yes a ute, you'd get away with, but an AU sedan??)

[347Stroker]

Originally Posted by charliewool

Am I correct in saying that the "BRUTE UTES" are all AU's with BA fronts?...
(and yes a ute, you'd get away with, but an AU sedan??)

Yes, thats right, all the Falcon V8 Brutes are AU's with the BA front only.

[BlueRaven]

The bodies are similar enough that it should work... I'd just make sure you have a TS50 style rear on it as well...

Being new to the car modifying scene, I am just wondering what the BA front would look like on the XD-XF Falcon? Would it be possible to do this without extensive work (probably not, but you never know)? Dont bite my head off, as I am new to the whole scene and this forum. Thanks for any replys.

[Shonky]

Originally Posted by kingwickee

Being new to the car modifying scene, I am just wondering what the BA front would look like on the XD-XF Falcon? Would it be possible to do this without extensive work (probably not, but you never know)? Dont bite my head off, as I am new to the whole scene and this forum. Thanks for any replys.

I wouldn't imagine so.

The XD-XF series are a COMPLETELY different shape to the BA/AU.
If you did manage to get the front changed, it would look so stupid it would not be funny.

[mcflux]

There's an orange XD ute with a BA front end and a 460BB! I can't remember which magazine I saw it in though (Street Machine: Fords, PFM, or Street Fords?)

Looks awesome!

-Dave-

[blownvn]

Originally Posted by Ghia5L

There's an orange XD ute with a BA front end and a 460BB! I can't remember which magazine I saw it in though (Street Machine: Fords, PFM, or Street Fords?)

Looks awesome!

-Dave-

I believe it's in Street Machine Fords (#4) and strangely enough it does look pretty tough.

[buickman]

The Ba has its ariel in the screen like the us cars of the 70's and wipers hidden new radiator support panel and so on.
Hell no I would buy a BA than take that challange on.

buickman

[Shonky]

OK... I stand corrected.

I was just thinking, because the BA is the toughest front that ford has come up with, and the body of the XF is great, meshing those two together should look ultimately tough. But thats just my opinion, I may be completely wrong. Thanks for your replies.

[Teleto]

Originally Posted by Ghia5L
There's an orange XD ute with a BA front end and a 460BB! I can't remember which magazine I saw it in though (Street Machine: Fords, PFM, or Street Fords?)

Looks awesome!

-Dave-

This is the ute your talking about

[Raptor]

That's just wrong IMHO though I can appreciate the workmanship.

It was bad enough that Ford itself grafted the EF/L front on to the old warhorse create the XH and now this guy has done a BA version.

Leave the old XD/E/F/G utes original. They look much better that way as far as I'm concerned.

[KELDO_XR8]

Definately. the front is all smooth and curved, then the **** end is all square. doesnt match in my opinion. As raptor said, the EF/L utes looked, well, a bit misssmatched then the BA front looks shockin.

i also like the background of that photo, that VS on the towtruck.....where it belongs.

keldo

[WASP]

There is an AU XR8 ute with a BA XR8/GT type front for sale on carsales. Not bad value actually, but been there a while now.

Go here

The XD ute just looks very odd to me, but each to their own.

[Shonky]

As has been said, It looks shatmandu.

[EA2BA]

Now why would put new parts like from a BA on an old car, its just not right .... :

[LUXO_8]

Originally Posted by Dellboy999

Now why would put new parts like from a BA on an old car, its just not right .... :

LMFAO jase..
wrong....wrong i tells you!@

[Pik0]

I recon that ute looks tough as, its awesome...

[WASP]

Originally Posted by camshere

Hi,

I'm new to the forum, but i'd like to know if its possible to transplant a BA XR8 front end onto my AU XR8 - i've damaged some front panels and would rather upgrade than replace - anyone seen this done before?

Camshere, as an alternative have a look what can be done with the AU!! AWC is a site sponsor and should be able to help. This car is a member on this forum as well. It has the T series Pursuit ute body kit and a BA style buldge.
http://www.awcinfo.com/featureadam.php

[XLS99 Ute man]

why not buy a BA and get the back changed to an XD !

[EFFalcon]

I should water mark my pics.
that above pic of the XD was taken by me!
i'll hide now.

[Psycho Chicken]

That XD makes me ashamed to own one.