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Old 25-06-2006, 10:31 PM   #121
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Hello everyone. My name is Cameron Holmes. I am 25 years old and live in Cheltenham. I have 3 cars @ the moment;

My NL Fairlane, which is my main car,
My NF Fairlane, which is being repaired and up for sale soon,
My EL Fairmont Ghia, which is for parts only (see for sale section).

I work in Keysborough as a flavour manufacturer (eg cheese powder on twisties), and I have been there for five years (come this August).

I have been on one cruise with e-series - I was the only Fairlane there, hence my username.

It was a good cruise, esp. over the westgate, and different conditions.

I am enjoying this club immensely - I am in Ford Heaven!
Hey and welcome aboard, you may remember me from the baysie maccas premeet and my friends :P
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Old 25-06-2006, 10:33 PM   #122
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Old 26-06-2006, 12:12 PM   #123
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Hello everyone. I migrated over here from the other fordforums message board that is based in the US but seemingly dominated by Aussies. I live in Ohio, USA.

I have a 1972 XA Fairmont that was redone sometime into an XB Falcon. It was originally a 351C car with auto trans and 9" diff. The only thing that has changed is that it is now a manual with a toploader. That was also done sometime before I had it brought to the US. It may end up with a 5-speed TKO tranny.

Sorry, I just found this thread. I've posted around a few places on this board already. I am sure there are a few here that may know me. I also go by the name of Aussie XAXB on some other Ford message boards.

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Old 27-06-2006, 11:55 PM   #124
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Hi all i am a HUGE ford fan, i live in england and i cant wait to start posting!!!
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Old 28-06-2006, 10:38 PM   #125
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Hi i'm Dylan FPV, I live in Australia!!!! and i'm 12 years old.

I am such a dedicated die-hard ford fan!

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Old 29-06-2006, 10:36 AM   #126
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Hi all Chris here new to the forums.After owning Liberty RS,WRX and XR6T ute,I thought i would try my first V8.I own a BAGT auto and am very happy to say that my V8 experence has been a very good one. Having had some very fast cars in the past i new i would have to have some work done to bring it up to speed.The car has since been upgraded with the help of Rob and John from Herrods.Quad exaust,CAI,under drives,Helix Spacer,and Cams.The results were great the sound the power the responce its just like it should be.276kw at the wheels and loving it!!!
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Old 29-06-2006, 12:26 PM   #127
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G'day Chris, Welcome to the Forums!
The GT must hammer!
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Old 30-06-2006, 09:16 AM   #128
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Darran thanks for the welcome.Yes the car goes well but have been trying to get it down the 1/4 to see what she will do.I think low 13's but if i can get good traction the car is easy mid to high 12's.
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Old 01-07-2006, 03:48 PM   #129
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Hi all, Craigs here. I was born into a ford crazy family and grew up around them. Dad had a few (XC ute, Sundowner Panelvan, XC custom wagon, ED XR8 and now a EB GT), Younger brothers own a XY GT rep and a mint XB sedan. I've recently purchased a ZA fairlane. I"ve already started to strip her back to bare shell for a full resto. I'm going to turn her into a cruiser for my son, who is 3 now, to enjoy when he's older. Not to mention all the fun I'll have along the way.
I found this site thru a google search and signed up right away. I've already found some very helpful info from some of you guys, so keep up the good work.
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Old 01-07-2006, 08:44 PM   #130
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G'day all, I'm Darren and currently live in inner Melbourne. Happy to have found this site as the info is really helpful and people are interested in helping you out when you have a problem.
Grew up on a farm in country vic, moved to Melbourne in 92....still here. Had my EF since '97 and my previous ride before that was an XF falcon and after leaving school even drove an XP 65 on & off....if I hit the brakes I would almost end up through the windscreen :rolleyes: Still goes ok and is at the farm along with an AUIII fairmont, EA 89 S, XF 86 (airconditioning still works), XD Fairmont Ghia & four Ford Tractors.
Looking to do some mods before I look at changing to a B series sometime in the future.
Anyway hope to get to know some of you and will be donating for sure.

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Old 01-07-2006, 09:51 PM   #131
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Darran thanks for the welcome.Yes the car goes well but have been trying to get it down the 1/4 to see what she will do.I think low 13's but if i can get good traction the car is easy mid to high 12's.
check this thread, we love to see you there.....its fun environment there are swings for the kids.
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Old 01-07-2006, 09:53 PM   #132
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Old 02-07-2006, 10:36 PM   #133
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HI all, have been stalking the corridors around here for a few days now. My first ford was a EA Series II with a EB GT bodykit. Then I owned a AU III XR6 UTE which was one of the best cars i have every driven, Traded the ute in on a VX 2003 Clubby Lookalike (started a family) and yesterday traded the VX (finally got rid of it) on a BA XR6 Silver Auto. The first time i drove the BA i fell in love, what a awesome car such a complete package... anyway I'm keen for cruises and day outs or show and shines. Love to meet you all and your rides. One last thing I have been to the dark side and come back and i can honestly say that there is nothing like a blue oval up front! See ya's around. Will post pics when i pick up my beast.
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Old 03-07-2006, 08:41 PM   #134
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Hi everybody. Phoon Hoon was chattin to me about this site so I thought id check it out. Great forum guys. I got an AUII XR8 im doin up. It still needs a few more go faster bit to catch Phoon Hoons Foon (what a mouthfull LOL) But it will get there, until he winds up the boost....................LOL
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Old 08-07-2006, 07:22 PM   #135
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Hi everyone how are you all doing
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Old 08-07-2006, 09:41 PM   #136
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Hey i've finally joined! G'day all!
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Old 08-07-2006, 10:17 PM   #137
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Old 09-07-2006, 05:12 PM   #138
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Hi all,

I've been a member here for a few months now and absolutely love the forums. My brother "slikedXR8" first told me about this site.

I'm currently living in the UK, but definitely returning to Oz in December. I have an '83 XE Fairmont Ghia 4.1L EFI Auto - I'm only the second owner and I've had it about 8 years. It is mostly stock except the Autotechnica Wood/Leather steering wheel, the Alpine System (head unit, 12 disc changer and front door speakers) and the dark window tinting. I would post pics, but I don't have any digital pics of it - will sort that out when I get back to Oz.

I also had an AUIII XR6 from new, but had to sell it : when I moved to the UK.

Well, that's a quick intro from me. Hope you all have a good day.

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Old 10-07-2006, 11:19 PM   #139
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Hi Peoples,

My names Chantal, im 19 and live in brisbane. I found ur forums from a mate, and im really not sure wat his name wud be on here anyway..... but he told me about it and showed me around and i thought, what the hell! Ill register

I have an BA MKII XR6 Turbo, and Luvin it haha! ANYWAY!

SHORT N SWEET LIL INTRO, but show me the ropes in this place, hope to meet a few of yas around

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Old 11-07-2006, 12:50 PM   #140
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Ahh... So this is where i come to have my Ford Forums posting cherry popped.

Im just another 18 year old ford fan with the box to back it up, and I have been an avid follower of this website for a fair while now. I have just never contributed before. I must say, quite a relief actually...

But enough of that. This forum is the place to be... Champion job you mob. Go the fords.
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Heya Guys and Girls,
I'm a new/old member i guess, so i thought id introduce myself. My name is Adam and im 23 Years Old. I joined up a year ago but havent really spent much time here but last week i was thinking i will spend more time on FF.

My ride is a 2002 BA Falcon XR6 Ute, Blueprint in colour. It's currently got about 72K km's on it and ive had it since august last year. I follow Craig Lowndes in the v8's.
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Old 14-07-2006, 06:45 PM   #142
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G'day all, i'm wade, 21. been here a little while, not to many posts. Have two fords, a mako blue el and an XP in the process of a resto. Pics in due time. Put onto this site by Ozfords.
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Old 14-07-2006, 10:32 PM   #143
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Where would I find the 0-100km/h and 1/4 mile times for all stock 4.0L 6 fords particularly the E-series even manual vs auto? I have some rough indications such as ED Fairmont 4.0L 4spd auto 0-100: 9.4sec, 400m: 16.8sec
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barnsy

look at this thread it gives you a good indication

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I am James, 20. Brought my first car ( 1979 ford escort ghia ) and was referred hear by a friend as a source for possible help and knowledge on questions which are (sure) to surface. (-:
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hey all new to this site, looking forward to meeting ppl. recently bought a BA xr6, big ford fan.
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Hi guys my name is David, I'm 26 years old, live in Reservoir in Melbourne and currently drive an NA fairlane that looks pretty sad. Lucky for me I have just picked up an EA station wagon 6 cylinder manual to fix up as a project. Not gonna be on the road for a while but as I'm gonna take my time and do everything right on this one! I do profile oxy cutting for a living, and to be honest up until the fairlane, even though it's big, slow and tired I love it all the same (don't ever change baby!) I have always been a Holden man having owned a gemini (FUN) an HQ (death on wheels) and a very fast VS 6 (LOTSA FUN) I have finally seen the light in the blue oval! So looking forward to many years of Ford driving and hopefully "useful" contribution to these forums.
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welcome grandpa, the fairlanes were built for cruising mate, so dont worry about how fast she goes. A word of warning though, lock her up at night or you might find a family of refugees have moved in and are living in her the next morning cause the interior is bigger than the house they lived in.

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