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24-08-2010, 08:00 AM
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Just another mock-up..
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: In an AU Fairlane somewhere...
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Welcome mate... Make sure you get some pics up of the XR8... Also check out the meetings and events section for AU meet and greets.. Also, the AU workshop Builds for ideas.. Enjoy the forum mate.. Kris
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Desire isn't driven by the heart, the mind or the wallet. Desire comes from another place. It's created by the smell of burnt fuel under full throttle and the look a car gives you when you're washing it alone at night... see my car here: Built my own TL50!!! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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30-08-2010, 05:18 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Aug 2010
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 Hello everyone, my name is Denis and I live in Sydney and have a passion for AU's mine is an AU 111 ute, I find this site very informative and am currently searching for a cruise control unit to fit. Have found lots of info about how to fit but hard to find and actual unit for sale. I am a Fender guitar buff and love anything AU 111 or Fender. Cheers for now, Denis 
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31-08-2010, 02:52 PM
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Critical Thinker
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Adelaide
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Welcome Denis. Post up a new thread in the AU section regarding your cruise control unit. As for your guitar passions, my business partner just bought a brand new Fender Strat from the U.S. Looks and sounds awesome, so many settings to choose from.
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"the greatest trick the devil pulled, is convincing the world he doesn't exist" 2022 Mazda CX5 GTSP Turbo 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander 1967 XR FALCON 500 Cars previously owned: 2021 Subaru Outback Sport 2018 Subaru XV-S 2012 Subaru Forester X 2007 Subaru Liberty GT 2001 AU2 75th Anniversary Futura 2001 Subaru GX wagon 1991 EB XR8 1977 XC Fairmont 1990 EA S Pak 1984 XE S Pak 1982 ZJ Fairlane 1983 XE Fairmont 1989 EA Falcon 1984 Datsun Bluebird Wagon 1975 Honda Civic |
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01-09-2010, 12:24 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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Hello everyone,
I might well be the oldest member here at 72 years, but still as keen on Fords as when I was 16 years old, I think I'm not supposed to talk about my Ford only myself, so here goes at the risk of being boring, I have owned many Fords from 1936 models up to my currently owned 1998 model Futura. I live in the Geelong area, and have recently taken up trying to learn my other favourite piece of equipment the electric guitar, I started at the age of 17 but spent more time with cars and speedway racing etc, at that stage the guitar was sold, but now a renewed enthusiasm to have another go before it gets too late at my age. All I hope now is that I'm posting in the correct area. BTW my username is from my beautiful black 1939 Ford Mercury, wish I still had it now. Mercury39 |
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01-09-2010, 04:52 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: singleton nsw
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Gday Rumblm hows things.Mate I too would love to know where that scoop came from,would look great on my ute! Freddy
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01-09-2010, 10:31 PM
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AU DIE HARD
  
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Between 2nd and 5th gear
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........Age and treachery will ALWAYS overcome youth and skill....... CORTINA 250 2V POWER soon to be AUXR8 Windsor pwrd .............WINDSOR WARLORD WHO CARRIES THE CLEVO MAFIA AND BROKEN BOSSES... .........................  .........................Quote:
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03-09-2010, 11:23 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2008
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G'day Mercury, welcome to AFF. Always good to see newbies who share the blue blooded passion.
Would love to see some pics of ya rides. |
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08-09-2010, 11:32 PM
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Thanks Woosher for the welcome, sorry about the late reply, been missing for a few days, me that is not the AU. I must dig up some photos soon and post them. |
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08-09-2010, 11:47 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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[QUOTE=T2TE50#134]G'day Mercury, welcome to AFF. Always good to see newbies who share the blue blooded passion.
Would love to see some pics of ya rides.[/QUO Thank you also T2TE50#134] for the welcome, and apologies to you also for the late reply, things been a bit busy here, I'll get some photos up soon. I've also got to find the few postings on AU power window problems and thank those who posted their findings, got me out of what I thought were going to be big and possible expensive problems. |
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13-10-2010, 07:03 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Oct 2010
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Hi everyone! im EATHSV's partner, he made me get my own account so I could stop using his!! I have a Congo Green S3 AU Futura, black tail lights, no grill and my lovely GMAX Boston 18' rims (which I so gladly grabbed off his xr8!)x
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13-10-2010, 09:16 PM
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5.6L x 2 pilot
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Canbra
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2002 AU II LTD 5.6L 342ci T3 Short, AFR165 heads, Comp XE270HR-12 Cam, Brembo 4/4s(355/330), T3 5 spokes, LC-1 wideband, Whiteline HD swaybars, TCE 3K Hi Stall, PWR Auto Trans Cooler, Koni shocks, King Low Springs, Hurricane headers, 100 cpsi cats, Twin 2.5" exhaust. Quarter Mile: 13.73 @ 105.86mph Runner Up NA/DA to BF Fairlane/LTD Geelong AFD 2024  2002 XR8 pursuit 250 Custom twin 2.5" exhaust w Herrod modifed extractors, Tuned with Moates QH
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17-10-2010, 11:43 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Launceston TAS
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 I hate those wheels anyway. Kinda why I pushed her into an AU on the promise of hand-me-downs as I upgrade.
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AU2 Fairmont Ghia - Monsoon Blue, TS50 wheels -ongoing project. Successful transactions with the following members: Ride, Raised by Monkeys, TICK4D-TAS, Falcman007, 2002AU, JC. |
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07-11-2010, 02:23 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jan 2009
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hi im David, i had a au xls ute with a 347 in it(stock block unfortunatly) but got sick of the ute and got a series 3 au xr8 black 5 sp man. i then put the stroked motor in the xr8. would like to rebuild it with a dart block one day
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07-11-2010, 04:34 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Launceston TAS
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Welcome aboard mate your car sounds like a weapon! Start up a build thread so we can get some pics.
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AU2 Fairmont Ghia - Monsoon Blue, TS50 wheels -ongoing project. Successful transactions with the following members: Ride, Raised by Monkeys, TICK4D-TAS, Falcman007, 2002AU, JC. |
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04-12-2010, 07:08 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Queensland
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I just picked up an XR6 pretty cheap off the side of the road. It's blue Tickford and needs a tidy up. I was going to turn it over but in the process of fixing and cleaining have become very fond of it. Does anyone know a rough price on getting the rear spoiler re done. The clear coat has come off the top. Will i need a full respray? Also any tips on somewhere to get second hand tyres? Would like to be on the road before Xmas but the rego and insurance will be nearly what the car cost me!!!!!! Oh any tips on insurance? Thanks Newbie.
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05-12-2010, 12:23 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Launceston TAS
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hey mate sounds like an interesting vehicle you've got yourself. Grab some pics of her and start up a workshop build thred. If its just the clearcoat coming off give it a light sand to smooth the edges and spray with some rattle pack clear till someone can do it for you.
Most guys on here have tyres lying around if your nice you mite pick up a bargin. Good luck mate.
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AU2 Fairmont Ghia - Monsoon Blue, TS50 wheels -ongoing project. Successful transactions with the following members: Ride, Raised by Monkeys, TICK4D-TAS, Falcman007, 2002AU, JC. |
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06-12-2010, 02:08 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Queensland
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Here she is. If anyone can tell me something about her I dont know feel free! The interior is spot on, the only thing needs fixing is the drivers side door handle where the vinyl has worn off from someone holding on to it I think. Have washed and done a liquid polish since this photo. Also have photos of the new windscreen going in once I work out my phone!! Anyone got some second hand 235 45 17s they can help me out with?? Just need to be good enough to pass the roadie at this stage.
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16-12-2010, 02:20 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
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Nice XR6 mate, the stripes look pretty good on the blue. I reckon some clear side indicator repeater lens would go great with the stripes. Have the skirts had some grey work done on them also? Never seen that before on an AU, interesting. Where abouts are you from?
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16-12-2010, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Queensland
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From the Gold Coast. Skirts still blue just needed a clean she was filthy when I picker her up. Have had heaps of fun using the tutorials to fix the little bits and pieces. Great resource and thanks to all the contributors. Picked up a starter motor which will go in soon thanks to Joshmonty. Have a pretty tight budget on this one so hunting around for some tyres still. Will look at the fancy bits once I get it on the road. I love the color scheme. Have just done the bulb in the centre console with a tutorial. Great stuff
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24-12-2010, 06:56 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Queensland
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24-12-2010, 08:05 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Hi Guys!
I'm Dave, I'm a newbie here, I found my way here from the aufalcon.com.au site, just wondering if the site still exists or is being upgraded or something..? looks like a really cool site with a lot of valuable info and some awesome looking AU's. I just bought my first AU in November 2010, a series 2 Futura, it's the 5th Falcon/Fairmont I've owned over the years, - and after a 3 year stint in a '93 Camry Wagon - I must say it's a welcome relief to be back in the Blue Oval! The car is Liquid Silver, fairly straight and stock with 121,000Km's, I hope to pick up some good advice on here regarding common AU problems and a few ideas on mods' and upgrades etc.. Cheers. |
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24-12-2010, 08:38 PM
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5.6L x 2 pilot
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Canbra
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Site is up and running, but is currently experiencing a few technical difficulties. Watch this space as the website is just about to be upgraded. Hopefully very soon. Welcome back to the blue oval. An AU is an excellent choice - well done on your pickup. Sound Good. I too have a liquid silver AUII LTD. Where abouts do you hail from? Welcome Stu
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2002 AU II LTD 5.6L 342ci T3 Short, AFR165 heads, Comp XE270HR-12 Cam, Brembo 4/4s(355/330), T3 5 spokes, LC-1 wideband, Whiteline HD swaybars, TCE 3K Hi Stall, PWR Auto Trans Cooler, Koni shocks, King Low Springs, Hurricane headers, 100 cpsi cats, Twin 2.5" exhaust. Quarter Mile: 13.73 @ 105.86mph Runner Up NA/DA to BF Fairlane/LTD Geelong AFD 2024 2002 XR8 pursuit 250 Custom twin 2.5" exhaust w Herrod modifed extractors, Tuned with Moates QH
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24-12-2010, 09:19 PM
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New to the AU's, just purchased a AU11 1tonner needing a little TLC to replace my series1 XH that has been very reliable. Was not really actively looking to update but 2 things happened, first the ac quit in the xh for the 2nd time in a week & then while waiting for my work vehicle to get a wheel alignment I just went for a walk through a neighbouring car yard where I saw the au & to be honest I wasn't that interest in the ute at first glance but when I sat in this thing I couldn't believe the night & day difference between this era ute & its predecessor for comfort if your a tall person. Plus its nice to have an engine with similar spec to the sedan of its era instead of the pre dated setup the XH has.
So 10 years late I've updated to an AU. Last edited by Fordsgofaster; 24-12-2010 at 09:25 PM. |
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24-12-2010, 09:31 PM
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5.6L x 2 pilot
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Canbra
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Again welcome Stu
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2002 AU II LTD 5.6L 342ci T3 Short, AFR165 heads, Comp XE270HR-12 Cam, Brembo 4/4s(355/330), T3 5 spokes, LC-1 wideband, Whiteline HD swaybars, TCE 3K Hi Stall, PWR Auto Trans Cooler, Koni shocks, King Low Springs, Hurricane headers, 100 cpsi cats, Twin 2.5" exhaust. Quarter Mile: 13.73 @ 105.86mph Runner Up NA/DA to BF Fairlane/LTD Geelong AFD 2024 2002 XR8 pursuit 250 Custom twin 2.5" exhaust w Herrod modifed extractors, Tuned with Moates QH
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24-12-2010, 09:34 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Thanks mate, I'm in Melbourne. Good to hear the new site is not too far away. Your LTD sounds pretty mean, judging by the comments, look forward to seeing some pics soon. Cheers |
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26-12-2010, 10:03 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Queensland
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The windscreen going in. It's great to have so many mobile services w\especially when your car is unregistered!! Picked up a set of wheels with tyres ready to go and when the rain stops I might get under it and have a go at the starter motor.
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26-12-2010, 10:47 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: 5000
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Just found this thread.
 Gidday mob! I'm pulpist, or pulp for short  I've got an AU II XR6 ute, auto, black (but the paint has a very nice bright turquoise blue fleck in it, never seen duco like it, does anyone know what it is called? Neway, I've been after a good AU ute for a while, and I got this one from an auction  sort of.
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27-12-2010, 01:02 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Queensland
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If you look under the bonnet at your compliance plate it should have a paint code on it which will be a single letter or a combination of 2 letters or a letter and a number. At a guesseither Monsoon (MN), Meteortie (K6), Venom (VF) or Silhouette (ST). If its none of these let me know and I will look it up. I think you can find this list in the technical resources or elsewhere in the forum
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27-12-2010, 03:21 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Western Sydney
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Hi to everyone ... I have just come over to the dark side!!! Originally owned the first Torana LJ GTR to arrive in NZ (almost wrote it off 6 months later) and always been a Peter Brock fan.
Just brought a Fairmont Ghia AU1 ... It's taken 30 years to get a car that is "Mine" and not "Ours". The wife has named him "REX", is it OK to give Fords a name?? Have found this forum extremely useful, thanks to JC for the LED's. I am just waiting for the NRMA to deliver a new battery for him. |
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28-12-2010, 11:44 AM
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AU DIE HARD
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Between 2nd and 5th gear
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Welcome to the AU home Levarre and Pulp hope we can help you out with any Q & As you may have or need from time to time
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........Age and treachery will ALWAYS overcome youth and skill....... CORTINA 250 2V POWER soon to be AUXR8 Windsor pwrd .............WINDSOR WARLORD WHO CARRIES THE CLEVO MAFIA AND BROKEN BOSSES... ......................... .........................Quote:
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98 AU XR6 Newb
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