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Kinetic FG X XR8
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Looking forward to seeing some pics. Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk
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Curious to know what the differences were on the AUIII LWB
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Been busy getting this car sorted mechanically and still haven't done any detailing but might get to it this weekend when I get a 4 day break but with top temps of high 30's forecast maybe not.
![]() ![]() ![]() Paint is shiny but has plenty of swirls and holograms in it so I will give it a 3 step correction. Bought a set of slimline weathershields for it today as its a hot colour and I want to let the heat out by having the windows down a bit. LCD display has been previously repaired and the roof console is broken due to being brittle from the heat so ordered a new one today. Being a late AU its actually got a BA squarish one in it so I ordered same. Car is pretty well sorted with the following items replaced Radiator 2 core copper and hoses Header tank and fresh coolant Spark plugs Bosch Platinum Harmonic balancer Powerbond Power steer pump nut Power steer rack replaced with T3 TE50 unit from a wreck with only 63K on it Auto service with full flush and some gaskets replaced to fix leaks Rear trans mount replaced due to damage from trans leaks Diff oil replaced When the trans specialist did the rear extension housing gasket and mount he had to lower the exhaust out of the way and the small rubber mounts for the cross bar between the exhaust flanges just disintegrated due to being soaked in fluid. Ford dealer spent a lot of time looking for these on their system but no luck. Its a 12mm rod that passes thru 2 u shaped hangers just forward of the rear mount ![]() ![]() You can see it laying in the bottom of the hangers. So I cut a length of garden hose and fuel pipe running one inside the other and got it around the bar from one side to the other thru the hangers as a temporary measure. A mate has a Ford spares contact and hopefully he can find the rubbers when he returns from hols. The issue is the bar is not shown in Fords exploded diagram and they looked at earlier and later models and even 6 cyl cars trying to find the part. Will report back when I know more
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Just wondering what end up happening to this Fairlane. It was actually my mothers old car.
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It's still around. A Fairlane Collector has it now. I believe your mum contacted him somehow. She wasn't impressed that the radio had been replaced apparently! Sent from my SM-G996B using Tapatalk
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So what made you sell it, looked like you were really looking after it and tidying it up to a high standard?
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2005 BAII Falcon XR6T - Velocity Blue Factory Options; Sunroof, Premium Sound, Plexus Blue Cloth Trim. Genuine Accessories; XR Scuff Plates, XR Blue Carpet Mats, Boot Liner, Cargo Net, Aux Audio Input (Boosted Type), Front & Rear Mudflaps, Headlamp Protectors, Bluetooth and Mobile Phone Holder. [B]2000 AU2 Fairmont Wagon - Congo Green Factory Smart Bullbar, Hayman Reese Heavy Duty 2300kg Towpack and Front and Rear Mudflaps. |
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Sent from my SM-G996B using Tapatalk
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Ah yeah I see. That's a shame mate. So what cars keep you busy nowadays?
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2005 BAII Falcon XR6T - Velocity Blue Factory Options; Sunroof, Premium Sound, Plexus Blue Cloth Trim. Genuine Accessories; XR Scuff Plates, XR Blue Carpet Mats, Boot Liner, Cargo Net, Aux Audio Input (Boosted Type), Front & Rear Mudflaps, Headlamp Protectors, Bluetooth and Mobile Phone Holder. [B]2000 AU2 Fairmont Wagon - Congo Green Factory Smart Bullbar, Hayman Reese Heavy Duty 2300kg Towpack and Front and Rear Mudflaps. |
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Then there's a Territory and a work Ranger Sent from my SM-G996B using Tapatalk
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Nice. Any pics of the EF and ED?
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Here you go
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Wow they both look in amazing condition. Both Cardinal Red too. Not sure which one I like best to be honest. Sunroof on the ED really suits them and shark fin Tickfords suit EF so well too...
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The ED has nearly 300k on it. I've done a fair bit of tidying up to it. Sent from my SM-G996B using Tapatalk
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Thats amazing. That would have to be the lowest km EF left in the country by now. Would be amazing to see it. What's its story?
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Kinetic FG X XR8
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Brought by a veteran who got a new Fairmont Ghia every 2 years. He passed away one year into this one and his wife didn't use it a lot. She had to give up driving, I brought it from her son on her behalf. It appears to have blown the head gasket I discovered yesterday when I went to start it for the first time in 4 months! Sent from my SM-G996B using Tapatalk
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