1987 Ford Svo Failane

[svo 087]

Originally Posted by FPVTurboTaxi

old bloke up the road had one .. that was ridgy didge and it looked identical to that ...

congrats on owning quite a rare beast

thanx man they tell me only 17

[FPV GT]

Well done svo 087.

I wonder were all the sceptics have gone?

Regards
Paul

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by FPV GT

Well done svo 087.

I wonder were all the sceptics have gone?

Regards
Paul

Well without sounding like a bastard, I still would like to see compliance/build plates, or something.

Anyone could make that. Has it got SVO seats? SVO cluster? Or is it just badges and rims (which can be brought easily enough).

Im just saying, not a hard thing to mock up. Steering wheel seems to be a momo, would have thought that atleast would have been SVO aswell.

[73TC]

anymore pics to come ?? maybe in the day light

[BZINGA]

1 of 17 built, after seeing the pics, i can't say ive ever seen one before but im glad you've found out some or all the info you need on it and good luck with the resto.

[mcflux]

Looks great mate, good to see it's been kept in the family for so long!

[get_an_ea_today]

Here is a couple of pics of a NA SVO i found on ebay awhile ago





Matt

[FPV GT]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Well without sounding like a bastard, I still would like to see compliance/build plates, or something.

Anyone could make that. Has it got SVO seats? SVO cluster? Or is it just badges and rims (which can be brought easily enough).

Im just saying, not a hard thing to mock up. Steering wheel seems to be a momo, would have thought that atleast would have been SVO aswell.

No your not sounding like one at all.
There was just a little too much scepticism from some folk.
Unfortunately there are some out there who will not post their pride and joy, and or ask questions because of the fear of ridicule and flaming.
Yes, there are scammers and those that talk b/s, but I am sure it gets annoying to those that have the real McCoy, to keep justifying the truth. And in many cases to those who wouldnt know a Ford from a lump of coal.

Regards
Paul

[73TC]

I do believe this thread got way off topic all that has been found out is that there are people that have seen one there are people that have not seen one but think they maybe around and then there are people that would have no bloody clue i'm sorry if i have upset anyone with this post but it's the way i see it

i'm in the group that have seen atleast one infact two both in victoria

Originally Posted by svo 087

hello to all,my name is rod i am a mechanic in ballarat vic, i have a svo fairlane white over grey with f1 tinted glass,16"svo rim,aerotech seats with pump up lumbre supports,momo carbon fibre rep steering wheel,centre boot mount brake light numerous other mods i bought from my father for my wife but he mis placed the verification paper work and i am HOPING someone may have one of these fairlanes and could perhaps be able to verify EVERYTHING this model svo was produced with from mick webb as i have had it for six years and my father had it for 11years and i am in the process of restoring it and may need to find a couple of bits if it has anything small that i dont know about,i would be also very greatful if ANYONE has any info on this vehicle eg how many were built because i have a couple of conflicting stories,i beleive that there were VERY FEW zl fairlanes produced as SVO.....cheers to all hope some one can help

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by 73TC

i'm in the group that have seen atleast one infact two both in victoria

And all I am saying is that Ive seen a heap of XF ute SVO's, but I am 99.9% sure that not one is a genuine SVO, just mock up's.

[TUF_302]

Now ive never been a big fan of ZL lanes, but this one is freakin hot, and so is the NA!, love the white over grey effect!

[svo 087]

yes it does have aerotech seats covered in ZL sportsman style original fabric and are currently out of the car,they also have original zl winders and a pump up lumbre support similar to a blood pressure gizmo that the quack uses,and if you would like to check the svo or svt parts catalogue you will find that the steering wheels are all pretty much momo..note the boot light that is a fairlane only option for svo..the cluster is no different to fairlane and i would not be sure how they could have altered it as it is all digital and no where to put an svo badge or similar..
NOTE:i do have pics of seats but this bloody thing wont let me upload as soon as i work it out i will post pics of seats and winders..they are currently out of car as they are WORN out and are due to be dropped at the trimmers on friday....

[svo 087]

Originally Posted by get_an_ea_today

Here is a couple of pics of a NA SVO i found on ebay awhile ago





Matt

AWSOME pics mate mine looked that good at one time but the zl is not real good as far as rust goes hence the resto, i had a fella aproach me at the super southern swap meet who had a ridgy na svo and he was a publisher of some workshop manual,he took about 90 photos of mine including getting me to jack it up and take pics of suspension and exhaust ....wish i could remember his name coz would buy that bloody book

[mcflux]

That NA caused me to prematurely release some DNA :sm_drool:

That is HOT!!!

[red_hotxr6]

Did Mick Webb, build these things, as my husbands XF SVO built by Dick Johnson came out in october 1987 and i thought that Mick Webb started to build his SVO,s from the EA,s,

[svo 087]

Originally Posted by red_hotxr6

Did Mick Webb, build these things, as my husbands XF SVO built by Dick Johnson came out in october 1987 and i thought that Mick Webb started to build his SVO,s from the EA,s,

according to my sources dick johnson and mick webb were building vehicles together from late 1985 for special vehicle operations australian devision...

[CAMS290]

Originally Posted by svo 087

according to my sources dick johnson and mick webb were building vehicles together from late 1985 for special vehicle operations australian devision...

Mick Webb was building these down on Princess Hwy. Noble Park Vic.

Mick is now in Ringwood, and i would bet he can recall building these ZL's, and how many he built.
I would imagine if you needed to know anything he would be the bloke to speak to.

[NudgE^SIKBRO]

I would all but kill for an NA SVO... Straight swap for my EB plus cash their way if any body knows of one

[nb_351]

did they only come in white?
i think a black one would look good aswell...

[GREGXR8]

Originally Posted by NudgE^SIKBRO

I would all but kill for an NA SVO... Straight swap for my EB plus cash their way if any body knows of one

freeway ford in cranbourne have an na with white over grey paint and svo wheels. dont know if its a real svo or not.

[NudgE^SIKBRO]

Is that piece of still there, its been their for months, its far from an SVOLANE. The rims are SIMILAR to SVOs but arent its quite a shitty car

[GREGXR8]

Originally Posted by NudgE^SIKBRO

Is that piece of still there, its been their for months, its far from an SVOLANE. The rims are SIMILAR to SVOs but arent its quite a shitty car

it does'nt look too bad in the photo's on there website. things can look better in photo's though.

[Conrad]

Originally Posted by Polyal

And all I am saying is that Ive seen a heap of XF ute SVO's, but I am 99.9% sure that not one is a genuine SVO, just mock up's.

Totally behind that!

I'm sorry but im still sceptical. The steering wheel doesn't look original, i dont know how common carbon fibre steering wheels were back in 1987.

I'd like to see the interior though as curiosity is killing the cat.

(Apologise for thread bump, have been overseas.)

[red_hotxr6]

According to the write up in 'street machine" 1987 there are no fairlanes to be converted to SVO, only the s-pack models here and a ford dealer in N.Z who want 15 carburetted model v8,s 351,s producing 330 hp. To date for sure there are 2 xf SVO 6 cylinder models and 1 v8 351 which is in N.Z. For there to be any other 87 model SVO,s then you will have to ask Mick Webb.