Xa Falcon GS 351 - want to find info on badges

falconz · 29-05-2008, 05:52 PM

Bought in 1979 in Mt Gravatt, Brisbane, it had small chrome GS badges on the front and rear.
They have gone missing and I want another set of badges for it as this car is in basic original condition.

galaxy xr8 · 29-05-2008, 06:12 PM

Dont think they would have been original mate from the factory, there never was "GS" badges, unless the dealer may have fitted them or someone else.

gcg2503 · 29-05-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by falconz

Bought in 1979 in Mt Gravatt, Brisbane, it had small chrome GS badges on the front and rear.
They have gone missing and I want another set of badges for it as this car is in basic original condition.

Definitely not original mate

Check out brochure scans in forum that i had posted of XA GS road test from car magazine 72 edition

PS: Get a photobucket account and post some pictures please!!!!

Auslandau · 29-05-2008, 09:03 PM

Sure it wasnt a BS Badge? The only ones I could think of that would be close. Bib Stillwell had a chrome badge "BS Special" on cars bought through the dealer that usually came with special Bib additions. Usually bad 70's cloth interiors or even just air conditioning optioned had them.

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gcg2503 · 29-05-2008, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by auslandau

Sure it wasnt a BS Badge? The only ones I could think of that would be close. Bib Stillwell had a chrome badge "BS Special" on cars bought through the dealer that usually came with special Bib additions. Usually bad 70's cloth interiors or even just air conditioning optioned had them.

BSS badges - medium in size actually

But usually on the back only from memory - but being bought up in QLD dont think it would be that. Would be on LHS of boot

Take it easy on the cloth interiors from the 70s chief!

falconz · 30-05-2008, 09:07 AM

Badges were taken off as insurance for a GS in the '70s was twice the price as a GT ... then I lost them

falconz · 30-05-2008, 09:16 AM

Give it another go

4VCLEVO · 30-05-2008, 09:47 AM

Nice XA you have there. Just as others have said, there was no GS badge on the XA. Must of been fitted by the previous owner or dealer.

jcxr · 30-05-2008, 11:09 AM

Is this an ex Victorian car? Looks very much like my old car. Is it a Fairmont?You have PM

falconz · 30-05-2008, 01:56 PM

The last comment was wrong. GS & GT were double the premium of fairmont
and 500 They suggested i take the GS badges off and call it a Fairmont which
i did. There was one on the boot RH side along from the ford badge and one on the grill, left side and the plastic holders are still there that held the GS badge.
I filled the 2 small holes in the boot and did a paint touch up.

Auslandau · 30-05-2008, 02:24 PM

Would put my house on the fact that it either had the BSS badge (Import from Vic) or a GT badge on it (after market). You do relise by removing badges on a car for insurance reasons would negate the claim if you had an accident? Calling a GT or what ever a Falcon/Fairmont at the time of insurance is the easy bit! Make a claim against the ID tag and it would be a different story though.

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falconz · 30-05-2008, 05:33 PM

I hope you have a really nice house

cos the badges were definitely GS - the G and the S were adjoined (chrome) and were in the same font as the FORD badge except the letters in that badge are not joined together.

Pinkbits · 30-05-2008, 05:50 PM

Are you sure that the badges were not used/modified from another make and fitted to yours?

falconz · 30-05-2008, 05:51 PM

Well the JG34NG # on one ID plate indicates that it is a Fairmont Sedan cos of the 34, but it states it's a Falcon Sedan on the other ID plate alongside.
Anyone know what the following serial # 20259 means? Or do I have to consult the Ford Factory?

falconz · 30-05-2008, 06:24 PM

that i dont know. the model no is 18237 does that mean anything to anyone.

galaxy xr8 · 30-05-2008, 06:57 PM

Like I said mate, there never was any "GS" badges put onto any Falcons from the factory.
Sounds like either a dealer fitted item or someone else has fitted them.

gcg2503 · 30-05-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by falconz

that i dont know. the model no is 18237 does that mean anything to anyone.

FAIRMONT

falconz · 30-05-2008, 07:42 PM

THANKS, why do think it never had Fairmont as a badge on the body?

galaxy xr8 · 30-05-2008, 08:16 PM

As the vehicle was around 7yrs young when you got your hands on it, obviously the previous owner/s have done some changes, as simple as that.

falconz · 31-05-2008, 11:52 AM

I guess what i want to find out is if is a factory GS pack. I have all the numbers so were do i go next?

gcg2503 · 31-05-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by falconz

I guess what i want to find out is if is a factory GS pack. I have all the numbers so were do i go next?

Call Ford Customer Relationship Centre
13 3673 (ie 13FORD)

And give them the VIN

Option 48 is GS pack from memory

They will send u a letter (if u give them proof of ID) or they can send it to you by email asap

Rgds

george

falconz · 08-06-2008, 09:54 AM

Thanks you guys for all the advice. I got a reply from Ford about my car. It is a Genuine GS, i will try and attach the email for those of you who might be
interested. The dealer was Bryan Burt Ford QLD, is that co still operating as i might contact them to see if they put the badges on.

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From: Ford Customer Relationship Team <customers@fordcrc.com.au>
Date: 6 June 2008 4:33:29 PM

Subject: Vehicle details

6 June, 2008

Mr Peter Liddall  

Dear Mr Liddall
Re: 1973 Ford XA Fairmont 4 Door Sedan - Reference: 761536

Thank you for your letter to Ford Motor Company of Australia Ltd ("Ford Australia"), relating to your 1973 Ford XA Fairmont Sedan. From our records, we are able to advise you that this vehicle was originally built to the following specifications:
Serial Prefix JG34NG Serial Number 20259 Model Code 18237 - XA Fairmont 4 Door Sedan Engine Code K - 351 CID 2V Transmission Code B - T Bar Cruisomatic Paint Y117 - Brambles Red Trim W - White Options 03 - Seatbelts (mandatory) 11 - Laminated windshield tinted band 40 - Air conditioning 45 - Limited slip differential 46 - ER70H x 14 wide oval radial 48 - Rally Pack (GS) 61 - Styled exterior RV mirror LHS 62 - Styled exterior RV mirror RHS remote cont Selling Dealer 1108 - Bryan Burt Ford, QLD Date of Manufacture August 1973   
This vehicle was built to comply with Australian Design Rules applicable at the date of manufacture. We are unable to comment on its present specification or condition, as modifications or alterations may have been made to the vehicle since its production, of which no record is kept by Ford Australia.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be of assistance, and we trust that you will enjoy many happy years of Ford motoring.

Yours sincerely

Daniel Straka  Customer Service Representative  Ford Customer Relationship Centre

gcg2503 · 08-06-2008, 11:46 AM

Brambles Red with WHITE interior....

Lose the tinted windows Peter!!!

UU TS50 · 08-06-2008, 12:38 PM

Im sure ive seen GS badges on XB's on the guards in front of the wheels ? or maybe they are V8 badges ?

galaxy xr8 · 08-06-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by au302s3

Im sure ive seen GS badges on XB's on the guards in front of the wheels ? or maybe they are V8 badges ?

They would be V8 badges.
Ford has never made factory fitted GS badges.

gcg2503 · 13-08-2008, 06:25 AM

Sorry to thread mine !!!

But looking at the pics of the car again it appears someone has added the Protection Pack 04 Side Protector Moulds and front and rear Overriders - as they listed as factory option on your vehcile report

Not sure of you can have both the protecttor moulds and gs swirl stripe from factory

Has anyone seen both the side moulds and side stripes on a gs before. I would lose the side moulds as it detracts from the car (my opinion only!!)

Great colour combo once again anyway mate, any updates on the car?