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23-05-2014, 02:57 PM | #1 | ||
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I found this while doing a search, but cannot find anything more on it. Is it genuine or would it be an after market thing?
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23-05-2014, 03:09 PM | #2 | ||
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Err, from memory yes, it was a mobile office thingo offered by Ford along with the 'mobile phone presenter' thingo
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23-05-2014, 03:40 PM | #3 | ||
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That was a genuine AU accessory. Obviously only useful when stopped as it fitted to the gear lever only when in park. Supposed to provide a desktop for tradies or sales reps or anyone else running a business from their car.
I don't know what the take up was like but at least someone inside Ford Australia was trying back then. I'll see if I can find anything else on it.
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23-05-2014, 03:58 PM | #4 | ||
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I found this. It looks to be where the image is from.
http://www.autoweb.com.au/cms/A_5067...wsarticle.html AU Falcon - Options and Accessories 3 September, 1998 An integral part of the AU Falcon program has been the development of a wide range of factory and dealer fitted options and accessories. The key advantage of factory or dealer fitted options is that customers avoid the risk of compromising the new car warranty, a risk which may arise with after market products. New Factory Fitted Options Mobile Office The Mobile Office Pack transforms the Falcon interior into an "office-on-wheels" via the addition of several practical pieces of equipment. Available on Forte and Futura the Mobile Office Pack consists of:
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23-05-2014, 04:00 PM | #5 | ||
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Never took off. Not enough Lefties like myself.
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23-05-2014, 05:48 PM | #6 | ||
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Thanks guys.
Now just to find one, can't have enough of the odd ball things. Knowing the name "Horizontal Work Table" might make it easier to find.
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23-05-2014, 07:06 PM | #7 | |||
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I haven't used it, but just wanted it too.
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23-05-2014, 07:20 PM | #8 | ||
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Sure is genuine as already mentioned.
When i had my AU Fairlane i tried to get one but never found one. I also tried when i had my AU1 Forte. Would have been so handy. Oh well :(
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23-05-2014, 07:22 PM | #9 | |||
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If anyone else has one they would like to sell, once again let me know.
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23-05-2014, 07:30 PM | #10 | |||
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I'm a hoarder of strange and obscure parts too.
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24-05-2014, 12:32 AM | #12 | ||
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anyone ever find one??
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24-05-2014, 12:52 AM | #13 | ||
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Ha, I remember when cappuccinos looked like that. Looks like coffee has come along almost as much as the cars have.
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24-05-2014, 07:47 AM | #14 | |||
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I usually just search for 'AU' under automotive though. This thing was only about 1/2 hour drive too.
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24-05-2014, 08:13 AM | #15 | |||
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A must have option to go with the phone holder that tucked away in the console, still got one in the original box had the dealer throw it into the deal way back when ,only problem was after paying for my new XR8 I had no money left for a phone
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24-05-2014, 08:37 AM | #16 | ||
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I think I have a couple phone holders too.
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24-05-2014, 11:01 AM | #17 | ||
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i would mind one either if anyone can find some! Would be very handy for the laptop when tuning, rather than balancing the lappy between the centre console and the handbrake!
Judging by searches, these are pretty rare to find now. Oh well. Nice thought! Cheers Stu
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03-06-2014, 11:30 AM | #19 | ||
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I have contacted the Ford dealer in Darwin about the "Mobile Office Pack" and not surprizingly they couldn't be ********* even looking it up (this is the same mob that said no remotes for wagons and want $290.00 to recode a key)
I emailed then rang Ford Australia and was told after 10 years any remining warehouse stock is offered to Rare Spares and Ford owners clubs. Rare Spares has no listing for any of the accessories and I am sure if the clubs had any, someone here would know about them. The other option Ford suggested, was ringing individual dealeships. So if anyone has a contact in a dealership (or knows someone who knows someone) could you please ask them to check it out. I.m sure there would be a few of us wanting the Horizontal Work table if they could be found. Thanks
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03-06-2014, 11:42 AM | #20 | ||
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03-06-2014, 12:19 PM | #21 | ||
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That's the one, that makes 2 I know of being in existence. Please find a 3rd just for me.
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I was thinking this might go really well with it
Fingers crossed I can find No.4 UK
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I picked up an old AU the other week and it has the (very factory looking) mobile phone holder in the center console, been trying to find more about it before I remove it...
This thread is probably the most info I have been able to find out about it. Doesnt seem to have any of the other "mobile office pack" options tho. Apologies for bumping an old thread. |
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05-09-2018, 05:30 AM | #24 | ||
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I might still have one in the garage somewhere. Will be doing a cleanout in the near future and will look for it
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06-09-2018, 02:18 PM | #25 | |||
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The phone holder was sold separately as well, it is still uncommon but only worth around $20 - $30 to sell. vehicles with the pack had a cigarette lighter socket in the bottom right hand corner inside the console for connecting the phone into (this was wired into the stereo so music was cut when phone was activated). It would also have an external antenna on the roof, also wires in the console and additional map lights.
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06-09-2018, 02:20 PM | #26 | ||
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If you ever find it, I would love to try and purchase it from you.
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15-09-2021, 03:37 PM | #27 | ||
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Took me a few years but anyway
Here's one that I have that may be what you are describing https://imgur.com/tQ90RWG https://imgur.com/zxRuQMB https://imgur.com/K7G7ZS6 If anyone's interested let me know |
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My old man's ts50 had 1may have been standard for t series
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