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Excouncil · 13-04-2012, 05:49 PM

Hi Guys ,
Yet another newbie here , my name is Mark ,
I hope to get a lot out of this forum and to contribute heaps more .
My first Ford for some time now , is an ex local council auction refugee ,
hence the handle .
A PJ ranger , it is , so far , a good bit of gear .

NETH · 13-04-2012, 08:44 PM

Hi all,
My name is Ken, im from Brisbane and love my fords.. Im driving a 06 BF MK2 GT with no serious mods just yet.. love the site! cheers

masda74 · 14-04-2012, 12:52 PM

Followed the link which suggested that I make my first post.
I live in Perth northern suburbs. I purchased our second ford in December. Purchased the XR6 turbo with the luxury pack. It is a manual. I only drive manuals. Autos drive me insane.
I had a choice of 4 cars. Black, white, silver/grey or sunburst. I choose the sunburst colour. Thought it was awesome.
I have clocked up 7150km so far and it has been an awesome ride. Only thing I want to change are the brakes.

From driving the wife's ford focus to the xr6t, has been a humbling experience.

graham_h · 14-04-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by NETH

Hi all,
My name is Ken, im from Brisbane and love my fords.. Im driving a 06 BF MK2 GT with no serious mods just yet.. love the site! cheers

Get some pics up for us.
Post them Here

spookster123 · 14-04-2012, 03:25 PM

G'day all,
Spook is the name and I'm very new to forums of any topic. Its my 1st time ever in fact. I've had a quick look around and I think I'm gonna like this site. Was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction here. I want to post a question about front end shudder in my BA XR6. So which forum should I post to, and how/where do I see the replies, if any ?

205db · 14-04-2012, 04:00 PM

Hello every one me names angus ive just sighned up to this site because ive just brought a 2011 f6

was just wondering what type of exhaust do people run one the f6/6turboand also what are the basic mods that people do to make it a bit more punchy absoutly love the car imo its the best car ford have made, being a new car it has warrenty whats the go with aftermarket parts i know with an exhaust u can put it from the cat back and i really dont want to stuff with that so basicly what im asking is how/ what and how much for aftermarket parts keep up the good work here guys its a good web site ya go here

Tesaxon · 14-04-2012, 10:08 PM

Hi I'm Trevor and I have a 2008 BF RTV petrol ute which I have converted to gas, and I tow a 16ft caravan and have been having trouble with the temperature warning light coming on, on long climbs, it has had a larger radiator fitted and when the temp light is on the temp gauge shows below halfway. Could it be the transmission overheating? and should I fit another trannie cooler? Also I only get about 25ltrs per 100 on petrol and 30odd ltrs per hundred on gas when the van is on, is this average? and could it be improved by dyno tuning?

Welcome to Fordforums.com.au

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This is the place to introduce yourself and your ride, most of all enjoy your stay!

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sostools · 15-04-2012, 01:48 AM

Hello All,

As a matter of introduction, my first Ford was a 1971 XC which I bought with pocket money and lawn mowing money when I was 14. Cost me $600, I put a bit of effort into it and sold it for $2450, still 14. Then I got an Escort Ghia, only the 1.6 though.... Kind of glad... Dual webbers and fine tuning. Yum.

Looking for something again.

If anyone is looking for tools, feel free to check out my shop at sostools.com.au

Currently loading the 12,000 plus products from T&E Tools. Every kind of tool for any mechanical endeavor. Comments and enquiries welcome, currently doing 20% off. Sorry mods for the promo, hope you don't mind!

Cheers
Pete

rodsxc · 15-04-2012, 08:11 AM

Hi everyone, found this site n it looks cool.

Ive got a 78 xc gxl, 302 auto, nothing special but just a man toy to tinker with in the shed. Do want to over time bring it back to factory specs, so in time will be running a few quest your way.
hopefully can get a pic up soon, thanks

sostools · 15-04-2012, 08:37 AM

And I just remembered- it was 1976, not 71. Just to keep the record straight.

Ford Wagon 2 · 15-04-2012, 11:41 AM

Howdy to all.
The articles I have read here so far are unbelievable.
So much knowledge, thanks to all the "smart people" who give answers to problems etc..
Now here I go, I am about to install a UHF CB in my BF Wagon, what is the best way to conect the power supply so that it it only works when the ignition is on?
I have worked out where to put the set and how to run the antenna cable in but where to conect the power supply without inducing interference has got me stumped.
Over to the experts!

05_ENFORCER · 15-04-2012, 11:53 AM

A warm welcome to you all.

This forum has a wealth of information, please enjoy and contribute when you can

Don't forget to show us pictures of your rides

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ofc304 · 15-04-2012, 04:29 PM

hay to all just joined up have an xc ute in total resto build i have a smash repair shop in nanango south burnett se qld thinking of building a mockup cobra little rust to do maybe in need of clevo & auto & some other bits looking foward to chatting to others cheers to all Glenn..

**russellw** · 15-04-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford Wagon 2

Howdy to all.
The articles I have read here so far are unbelievable.
So much knowledge, thanks to all the "smart people" who give answers to problems etc..
Now here I go, I am about to install a UHF CB in my BF Wagon, what is the best way to conect the power supply so that it it only works when the ignition is on?
I have worked out where to put the set and how to run the antenna cable in but where to conect the power supply without inducing interference has got me stumped.
Over to the experts!

There are a couple of feeds that come off the live side of the ignition circuit - in the BF there are a couple of spare fuseholders that you can connect to that should suit.

Cheers
Russ

mache08 · 15-04-2012, 07:32 PM

Hey fellow ford lovers. Posting for the first time here. I drive a BF XR6 (non turbo) fully optioned. Only put it on gas and powder coated the alloys to charcoal. Other than that stock and CLEAN as car.

Shaunnnh · 16-04-2012, 12:38 AM

Hey guys, been lurking for a while, I'm on a few forums doing research while I look for my first car, a Falcon is looking good.

Fsex · 16-04-2012, 04:01 AM

Hi. Fords mmmmmmmm

FLYXR8 · 16-04-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Fsex

Hi. Fords mmmmmmmm

mmmm welcome to the forums

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Originally Posted by mache08

Hey fellow ford lovers. Posting for the first time here. I drive a BF XR6 (non turbo) fully optioned. Only put it on gas and powder coated the alloys to charcoal. Other than that stock and CLEAN as car.

sounds like she mite be a nice stocker mate. post it up in the show and shine for members to see there are some nice xr on here

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Originally Posted by Shaunnnh

Hey guys, been lurking for a while, I'm on a few forums doing research while I look for my first car, a Falcon is looking good.

gotta go the ovel mate ford have some good cars now. I love the bf my self.

turbojet · 16-04-2012, 07:40 PM

Hello fellow ford fever suffers. I first became infected when I was 13 hanging out with the bigger lads and there 351's and 460's. Grew up with xa's, 250 2v cortina with all the handling goodies and then worked within engineering getting dirty doing conversions and general fab. Learnt a lot over the years and at first did not like all this new digital stuff but now have embraced it as a chance to learn again. at my first glance of the new Ba,Bf GT's i new that finally this sickening disease of stickers and glue was for the most part over with only a few lingering side affects left. Hale ye Ford Gt of present, once again we can pedal these masters of track and road with confidence and gusto.

Solstice · 17-04-2012, 09:04 AM

Hi There,
I have just found this forum while looking for parts and other bits for the restoration of my 1961 XK Falcon. I am the 3rd owner from new and and have log books to prove she has only done 86000 Miles

.I am always looking for parts in Qld so if you have any idea where i might find some please let me know.
Cheers
Mike

cld425 · 17-04-2012, 03:58 PM

Gday all my names Colin from wa I've had fords from 16 till I was 30 but been out of country and lost contacts and havnt kept up I've bought a Ute to play with so I'm going to look to u blokes for some help

focus2007_angel · 17-04-2012, 09:04 PM

Gday Folks

I m from sydney , reading many of the articles from this forum made me join this

cld425 · 17-04-2012, 10:10 PM

Gday I'm Colin from the west started with an xl and had just about everything in between up to eb been away a few years I'm back and I've just bought an xh Ute to play with I've lost touch with things a bit through,,being away so I'm thinking I mite news some advice here and there

Ansith · 18-04-2012, 12:03 AM

Hey, found the site a couple of weeks ago while doing a bit of research on XBs.

I'm hopefully looking at getting an XB for my first car, but I'm undecided on if this is a good idea or not (Rust scares me), I will admit I am a little obsessed at the moment (I got overly excited the other day when I saw a restored XB GS Coupe driving the opposite way to me).

I'm still hoping that getting an XB to use as a daily driver is possible with the small amount of money I have to get my hands on one. Fingers crossed.

Very glad I've found these forums, I'm sure you'll see a lot of questions popping up from me!

Geez Louise · 18-04-2012, 12:11 AM

Welcome Everyone.

Don't be shy...we are all here to share our passions of all things Ford so feel free to post up any questions on the forum. Have a good look around...There is sooo much to see and read.

Ansith, XB Coupes are my favourite...Nice Choice.

Cheers
Col

marc97au · 18-04-2012, 08:52 PM

Hi All,
I came across your site today while researching if anyone actualy had the colour that the factory painted the original Thompson power steering pumps fitted to my XC Cobra No 158. I think the pump is down o0n pressure (probably the relief I think as I can hear it cracking on minor load) and figure I would touch up the paint while it was out as I'm sure I'll mark it someway. I'm a car and then a Ford freak from way back and besides the original unrestored Cobra I've owned for about 31 years (about 88K original on the clock and was once my daily driver)I still own my first new Ford a XB GS 4 speed V8 Station wagon (drove it in the shed 26 years ago and hasn't been out since but in the next couple of months it will) and have another restored XC GXL V8 Coupe, an F350 Dually with a big block 460 (tow vehicle), a bigblock AC cobra of my owndesign under construction and a couple of Mercs including a V12 (see the picture forming) a couple of Porshes including a near mint 928 S4 (V8 of course which I've had for about 17 years) Over the years I've had most including Ferrari, DeTomaso, Jags naturall Gt's XR & XY, even a show winning restored XP coupe but still love the old Fords cause you can sort of work on them and I have lots of accumulated bits and a bit of fading knowledge and skills. I got the Cobra out of the shed after about 10 years off the road last week end and just took it for a drive, but wasn't happy about the parking effort so time to check out the pump.
Sorry to bore you all but I still love to play with cars and engineering,not as much as once, but ocassionaly I still get the urge.
Keep up the good work and now I know you are here I might even be able to help someone else out. Cheers

Trev54 · 18-04-2012, 09:50 PM

G'DAY, I'm TREV. Had loads of FORDS. Currently AU1, in black with 17's. Got a 67 XR in shed for resto 221, yella terror, extractors. Just built a race car for 12yo daughter, 250 crossflow with 5 speed in a Sigma. She won last meet in it here in Whyalla. My other kids ford nuts. Son BA XR6 Turbo, and a X series ute with home Turbo. Other daughter BA GT. I also build Subaru powered Trikes. (can't fit a V8 in em).

Fab fpv · 18-04-2012, 10:22 PM

Hello to all im new to this pc stuff, In the process of getting a fg. Im a ford fan from way back.I used to have a few escorts Rs 2000,55 cusso,xp,a Xd chaser and a BA which blew up 45 min after i bought it new unlucky i gess mmmmm .Lost intrest for a whyle as you can apreceate but man factory supercharged V8 who would'nt want one ...

SKI351 · 18-04-2012, 11:12 PM

Gday Folks,
Been hunting Territory info and love the way ideas and information are shared! I have a ZD Fairlane (heavily modified), an XR wagon (XD under skin but currently retired since this came along...) and a 98 Courier dual cab on ViLPG.

Cars have taken a back seat for a while now, but still cant seem to let go of the ZD :-)

Been a Ford guy all along, and with the Territory in the sights, a while longer!
Cheers

FLYXR8 · 18-04-2012, 11:18 PM

welcome newbies.