Trying not to get too EXCITED!!!!

TotalDriver · 20-04-2006, 04:56 PM

No, this is not an ad for NASAL DELIVERY!!

I'm getting a bit excited, I promised myself I wouldn't until I get it, but I had to tell someone....

As you may or may not know, I have been up until all hours of the morning for the past few weeks trawling the Internerd looking for an XA Coupe to restore over time with my sons.

Well, spoke to a mate last night who happens to know where one is, in a guys shed. The guy received it a few years ago as payment for work done but wants to offload it as it doesn't really interest him - being a Holden man!

My mate rang his mate this morning who is away on holidays for the next week. He spoke with him for a few secs and the guys confirms it's still in his shed and I can have it for $1000.

I hear you thinking - "That's great Mike, you finally found an XA Coupe for a grand - good luck with it". Well, maybe so but it does get better.

It's a 351, FMX Auto, 4 Wheel Disc Brake ALL NUMBERS MATCHING GENUINE GT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The motor is the original GT Engine but has shat itself. It still runs but has severe bottom end noises!

Like I said, trying not to get toooooo excited until it's in MY shed.

I'll have to travel a bit with the car trailer to pick it up, but it's worth it.

I'm bouncing off the walls here, can't believe I've found my Dream Car for the Dream Price!

Anyway, I will compose myself and somehow get through the next week. I will let y'all know when she's in my shed.

Thanks to everyone who has helped my recently to try and find one, especially "fiery" and "eav8".

Cheers,

Falcon_Phill · 20-04-2006, 04:58 PM

Nice find, espcially for a GT coupe. lucky bastard

TotalDriver · 20-04-2006, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon_Phill

Nice find, espcially for a GT coupe. lucky bastard

I know, can't believe it myself.

I haven't even seen the thing yet!

Cheers,

Mike

Gunns · 20-04-2006, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TotalDriver

I know, can't believe it myself.

I haven't even seen the thing yet!

Cheers,

Mike

I hate you! I have been looking for one for the past few months, and at that price, well what can I say!
Good luck with it and post up lots of pics.

fiery · 20-04-2006, 08:40 PM

That's fantastic news Mike.. Well done...

What a brilliant find (buy of the century)......
I'm so excited for you.... woohooo

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Look forward to seeing the pics and hearing all the updates once you start with it all...

Congrats matey..

Cheers
Kerri

montyv8 · 20-04-2006, 05:10 PM

as above, you lucky bastard!!

DOC · 20-04-2006, 05:11 PM

TD , For 1K a GT coupe, all i can say is your one lucky dood.

TotalDriver · 20-04-2006, 05:14 PM

I can't wait to confirm the numbers.

But hey, I'd be just as happy with a Falcon 500 XA Coupe for $1000.

I'm trying to contain myself here......

Mike

Outbackjack · 20-04-2006, 05:46 PM

Out of curiosity, what is this guys phone number?? I think I might know about this car.......

Just kidding. I hope it all goes to plan. I have heard lots of stories about someone who knows someone that has a certain type of old car, plane, truck, or what ever in their shed that they are selling for a fraction of its real worth..... Lets hope this is not one of those stories, of course you will post pictures, right??

Cheers.

TotalDriver · 20-04-2006, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Outbackjack

Out of curiosity, what is this guys phone number?? I think I might know about this car.......

Just kidding. I hope it all goes to plan. I have heard lots of stories about someone who knows someone that has a certain type of old car, plane, truck, or what ever in their shed that they are selling for a fraction of its real worth..... Lets hope this is not one of those stories, of course you will post pictures, right??

Cheers.

True Dat!

yep, pics will be posted too.

RavenLS1 · 20-04-2006, 05:14 PM

now im even excited and i dont know why.

**Falcon Coupe** · 20-04-2006, 08:38 PM

What a steal, one the best and toughest looking GT's ever made for a grand !
Well done, i hope the body is in reasonable condition, post up pics when you pick her up, oh... what colour is it ?

TotalDriver · 20-04-2006, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

What a steal, one the best and toughest looking GT's ever made for a grand !
Well done, i hope the body is in reasonable condition, post up pics when you pick her up, oh... what colour is it ?

I wouldn't have a bloody clue! I forgot to ask.

I think I was in shock and colour didn't even come into it. I did well to find out it is an auto! I'll be spewin if it's green though, always been back luck with cars for me! Yellow would be the bonus!

And GMH8TR, I've considered your offer carefully and although 30% is a great margin in any business, you're about a gazillion dollars short!

Like I said earlier, the GT thing is a bonus. I really couldn't care if it was just a boring Falcoon 2 Door. The time I'm spending with my boys over the next few years doing her up, the countless photos we'll be taking with them climbing in and out as we take her all over the countryside. The slide night on their 21st Birthdays with pics of this old XA Coupe prominent throughout and everyone saying - "What the hell's that thing in the background with the 2 doors?"

I can't wait to get started and there will be heaps of photos to share.

And heaps of cries for HELP!

Cheers,

Mike

**Falcon Coupe** · 20-04-2006, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TotalDriver

I wouldn't have a bloody clue! I forgot to ask.

I think I was in shock and colour didn't even come into it. I did well to find out it is an auto! I'll be spewin if it's green though, always been back luck with cars for me! Yellow would be the bonus!

And GMH8TR, I've considered your offer carefully and although 30% is a great margin in any business, you're about a gazillion dollars short!

Like I said earlier, the GT thing is a bonus. I really couldn't care if it was just a boring Falcoon 2 Door. The time I'm spending with my boys over the next few years doing her up, the countless photos we'll be taking with them climbing in and out as we take her all over the countryside. The slide night on their 21st Birthdays with pics of this old XA Coupe prominent throughout and everyone saying - "What the hell's that thing in the background with the 2 doors?"

I can't wait to get started and there will be heaps of photos to share.

And heaps of cries for HELP!

Cheers,

Mike

Now that is a GT owners attitude, what a great project to unertake with your boys, here's hoping we can still afford to put petrol in them when they turn 21.
I have had a bloke chasing me to sell mine, but i'm not keen on the photo thing either.

1TUFFUTE · 20-04-2006, 11:48 PM

like u said Mike...u better put them plates in a safe ИИИ theyl be worth more than the car :hihi:

ten[A]cio[U]s · 20-04-2006, 11:57 PM

Congrats man. im excited for some reason too lol. How funny that you get a good.. ok f'en great find and the general mood is anger lol. Well done mate, congrats. Gonna be a great car for you and your boys to play with.

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TotalDriver · 21-04-2006, 12:21 AM

I'm a fairly impatient person too, you got no idea how tough this is having to wait to find out for sure........

montyv8 · 21-04-2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TotalDriver

I really couldn't care if it was just a boring Falcoon 2 Door.

Mike, theres no such thing...... ;)

**Falcon Coupe** · 21-04-2006, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by montyv8

Mike, theres no such thing...... ;)

Thats right, when i was in the market i would have taken the 1st coupe i could find, i missed out on a Falcon 500 and a GT rep before i found the one i have, they both sold within a day of being advertised.

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XAGSV8 · 21-04-2006, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Thats right, when i was in the market i would have taken the 1st coupe i could find, i missed out on a Falcon 500 and a GT rep before i found the one i have, they both sold within a day of being advertised.

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I couldn't find one and I travelled over 1300km's looking for one. Gave up looking and ended up with a sedan. Crazy thing is 6 months ago I found one and my brother bought it.

TotalDriver · 21-04-2006, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by montyv8

Mike, theres no such thing...... ;)

Exactly!

You know what I mean

Josh_XC · 20-04-2006, 08:42 PM

I Hate U!!

Scott · 20-04-2006, 08:45 PM

I'll buy it for $1300 right now. +30% is good profit in anyone's books, mull it over.

fiery · 20-04-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GMH8TR

I'll buy it for $1300 right now. +30% is good profit in anyone's books, mull it over.

I have a feeling you could offer a lot more than that and he would still say an absolute no.....

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phat_stak_tipa · 20-04-2006, 09:07 PM

thats only slightly better than my sprint that im selling for 8k ono hahaha got to get as many plugs as possible.

mate that is a great deal you and your sons are gunna love mucking round with that car whats the plans e.g restore as original or modify

TotalDriver · 20-04-2006, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by phat_stak_tipa

thats only slightly better than my sprint that im selling for 8k ono hahaha got to get as many plugs as possible.

mate that is a great deal you and your sons are gunna love mucking round with that car whats the plans e.g restore as original or modify

If it turns out to definately being a GT, then it will be restored original.

If it's a mock-up, then I will go all out. Boss 290, 6 Speed Manual, IRS, complete modern running gear with the classic appearance.

Cheers,

Mike

phat_stak_tipa · 20-04-2006, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TotalDriver

If it turns out to definately being a GT, then it will be restored original.

If it's a mock-up, then I will go all out. Boss 290, 6 Speed Manual, IRS, complete modern running gear with the classic appearance.

Cheers,

Mike

ohhh yeah retrotech hmmmm which ever it is itl be a brilliant ride coz its a FORD

smciner1 · 20-04-2006, 09:22 PM

Sounds promising. Have you had it checked over by someone who knows what they are looking at?

TotalDriver · 20-04-2006, 09:29 PM

No

Can't do anything until the guy comes back from holidays next week.

Haven't even seen it myself!

FPV8U · 08-05-2006, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TotalDriver

If it's a mock-up, then I will go all out. Boss 290, 6 Speed Manual, IRS, complete modern running gear with the classic appearance.

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