Barn Finds Are Still Out There.... - Page 25

max_torq · 09-06-2014, 04:45 PM

It has rust..you can see a some under the windscreen corner.. otherwise fabulous car.. plenty of rare parts just needs the proverbial sensible offer.

ebv8 · 10-06-2014, 08:45 AM

the XP is now at its new home, rust repair sections ordered (front floors and rear sills. Fhe Ford Racing block, Callis crank, rods and AFR 220's are at the builder now...
will be a weapon until it snaps in half

au2000 · 10-06-2014, 08:49 AM

Congrats mate, well scored, what colour will you do her in?

ebv8 · 10-06-2014, 08:54 AM

colour? its already done!! 2 tone rust over gold with a bit of red oxide undercoat
will be done in white afterwards but for the next year of so it will stay as it.

MethodX · 10-06-2014, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ford71V8

What is the red car in Pic 10?
Shape looks familiar but can't put my finger on it - plymouth belvedere maybe?

Looks like a 59 Chev Impala, the famous cats eyes rear lights ones...

In America they got the good motors and body styles.
283 - twin 4 barrels or fuel injection.
348 - big block

ford71V8 · 10-06-2014, 02:24 PM

^^ we kinda settled on a 1960 4door impala a few posts back but yes a 59 it could be

davenl5l · 27-06-2014, 09:18 AM

a guy on the xa xb xc coupe facebook page just got given a xa factory v8 manual air con coupe 88,000 klm's been under a tarp for 25 years rusty but complete was running when parked...the lucky bugger https://www.facebook.com/groups/ford...7&notif_t=like

Xauterus · 29-06-2014, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by davenl5l

a guy on the xa xb xc coupe facebook page just got given a xa factory v8 manual air con coupe 88,000 klm's been under a tarp for 25 years rusty but complete was running when parked...the lucky bugger https://www.facebook.com/groups/ford...7&notif_t=like

So now he can spend 50k restoring the body plus then do the rest of the car.

Bearman · 29-06-2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by davenl5l

a guy on the xa xb xc coupe facebook page just got given a xa factory v8 manual air con coupe 88,000 klm's been under a tarp for 25 years rusty but complete was running when parked...the lucky bugger https://www.facebook.com/groups/ford...7&notif_t=like

Any pics??? For us non Facebook types.

davenl5l · 29-06-2014, 06:08 PM

sorry pics did come up when I posted I don't know how to put them up.he picked it up today and posted more photo's I will try to post

davenl5l · 29-06-2014, 06:11 PM

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater hope this works

**buggerlugs** · 29-06-2014, 06:15 PM

it didn't

davenl5l · 29-06-2014, 06:22 PM

did when I put it up must be because its a group

Trek · 30-06-2014, 07:36 PM

88,000 Kilometres on an XA, hey? By George, that's unheard of!

nstg8a · 30-06-2014, 08:04 PM

Looked pretty shagged to me. Parcel tray are was bad, taillight panel was bad, cars just bad.

nstg8a · 30-06-2014, 08:14 PM

Bearman · 30-06-2014, 08:22 PM

Thanks for posting up the pics.

Big job to get that thing back on the road. Still, at the very least some good spares there. Such a shame it was left there to rot like that, looks like it would have been a good car.

nstg8a · 30-06-2014, 08:25 PM

I wanna see inside it.

XR.1967 · 30-06-2014, 09:00 PM

I've posted the story of it in project cars, link below.
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11314700

QLD-Bluey · 01-07-2014, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearman

Thanks for posting up the pics.

Big job to get that thing back on the road. Still, at the very least some good spares there. Such a shame it was left there to rot like that, looks like it would have been a good car.

The fuel cap still looks to be in good nick!!

ChrisNZ · 01-07-2014, 07:01 AM

Not quite a barn find, but thought you guys might like this.. Fella has had this tucked away for a few years, and looks like he's taken pretty good care of it!

And, it's up for sale!

Note: It's not mine, not a self promotion, but someone might want this beauty so I'm posting it here. Sorry if this using allowed.

Quote:

Ford Falcon GT 1997

"BRAND NEW" 304 kms only.

ABSOLUTELY MINT

30th Anniversary EL GT built by Tickford Engineering. Number 12 of a limited edition of 20 that came to NZ.

Bathurst winners in 1998.

Only ever cracked the fuel cap once in its life, still due for its first free 1500km service.

Stored in a Caroon, dehumidified and on blocks.

Comes complete with full handbooks, numbered framed wall picture supplied new with the vehicle.

Pictures, details, etc are here:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-747398987.htm

Xauterus · 01-07-2014, 06:57 PM

Would have been much better driving that EL GT.

CyberWasp · 01-07-2014, 11:01 PM

What will happen to the XA Coupe? parts or restore?
So sad to see it in that state.

fgpsi · 01-07-2014, 11:33 PM

who would even attempt to restore that

the mind boggles

Crazy Dazz · 01-07-2014, 11:50 PM

WHERE and HOW do you find such things?
Does one just drive slowly through the bush, peering into people's barns?

Where could you advertise, that an old bloke is likely to read?

**MercurySilver** · 02-07-2014, 12:47 PM

local shops in the country have boards in their windows for stuff for sale, put a wanted poster up
put stuff up at the local pub if they will let you
stick some posters on some lamp posts etc down the local street where the businesses are that people frequent

anto · 02-07-2014, 12:53 PM

mine found me. On a recent coupe cruise with some fellow forum members the3 of us stopped at al ittle pub in the middle of nowhere for a drink and an old fella came out and said gday. He then proceeded to say his son was selling an XBGT coupe and asked if any of use were interested..I was and I bought it.

right place, right time !

Crazy Dazz · 02-07-2014, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MercurySilver

local shops in the country have boards in their windows for stuff for sale, put a wanted poster up

Good thing to remember when we go for holidays, cruising, etc.

**Kingsley** · 04-07-2014, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Dazz

WHERE and HOW do you find such things?
Does one just drive slowly through the bush, peering into people's barns?

Where could you advertise, that an old bloke is likely to read?

I often found mine by visiting old country town's, ancient wreckers, or by driving down a road or street I wouldn't normally need to go down. I found my last XA Coupe while driving nowhere in particular in a town called Ulong in NSW. Drove through the main drag, went down a street to throw a u-turn and there it was in a backyard. Bought it for 150 1997 dollars!!

gcg2503 · 04-07-2014, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by anto

mine found me. On a recent coupe cruise with some fellow forum members the3 of us stopped at al ittle pub in the middle of nowhere for a drink and an old fella came out and said gday. He then proceeded to say his son was selling an XBGT coupe and asked if any of use were interested..I was and I bought it.

right place, right time !

Result!

The Coupe shape is Timeless