1999 LTD interior parts

sporn · 14-10-2005, 06:27 PM

Just enquiring cant seem to find much infomation but i own a 1999 au fairmont ghia and noticed in the LTD it has woodgrain inserts on the rear aircon housing and also on the rear drink holders in the arm rest. I just looked at my plain black plastic ones today and thought it would dress the interior up a fair bit, does anyone know if i could get these off ford or somewhere?

Or would it work out cheaper just to send my parts to the dashboardcentre (your sites sponser) to get them changed to woodgrain, anyone got any ideas on pricing for that?

Thanks!
Sean

sporn · 17-10-2005, 06:52 PM

Just got a price from dashboard centre to get my original parts done in woodgrain (aircon housing in rear and rear drink holders like the ltd) they said it would cost $350 for both, does anyone think i could just buy some cheaper by just asking a wrecker if they had an ltd. I think 350 is a bit rich for them just to be dipped in some special paint thats all, but maybe im wrong

Thanks
Sean

T-rent · 17-10-2005, 09:38 PM

LTDs werent sold as much as the Ghia's so they will be harder to find at wreckers but not impossible. Ring all around australia as these parts can be easily shipped. They are bound to be cheaper.

sporn · 17-10-2005, 10:10 PM

Thanks for that, will do

buickman · 17-10-2005, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sporn

Just got a price from dashboard centre to get my original parts done in woodgrain (aircon housing in rear and rear drink holders like the ltd) they said it would cost $350 for both, does anyone think i could just buy some cheaper by just asking a wrecker if they had an ltd. I think 350 is a bit rich for them just to be dipped in some special paint thats all, but maybe im wrong

Thanks
Sean

If thats the guy in Croydon he says his workmanship is guaranteed.Try getting him to fix it up if your not happy with it. His workmanship is very average. Would not deal with him again.

buickman

sporn · 17-10-2005, 10:36 PM

buickman,

Thanks for that, ile get a few more prices from some interstate mobs and look around.

b2tf · 17-10-2005, 10:38 PM

I personally would go with dashboard centre if you want it done mainly because the cost of those parts new from Ford will make you feel dizzy.

On top of that you have a very slim chance of finding them from wrecked bits and then youre running the risk of them being in crap condition etc.

Only trouble is though, that when I enquired about doing a similar thing before and matching it to AU Factory spec woodgrain parts, I was told it's pretty much impossible to get an exact match, so you're going to end up with 2 different lots of woodgrain in the car if you get me.

buickman · 17-10-2005, 10:50 PM

I personally would get the genuine Ford ones if you can. As most of these guys that do the fake graphite & woodgrain take ages to do the work & most times it does not match up or because of the thickness in the paint gauges or vent & holders won't fit & you have to file to fit them yourself.

buickman

GlennBA · 18-10-2005, 12:25 AM

try modicoat.com.au, they do a great job. Not too expensive either.

sporn · 18-10-2005, 06:40 PM

Yeah, I just sent an email to modicoat.com.au and see what they quote, i hope their a bit cheaper, Yeah i guess they couldnt match the style of fords exactley but i reckon they could do a decent job tho, (ile let u know here, what modicoat quote)

Cheers
Thanks for replies

GlennBA · 18-10-2005, 10:13 PM

they can do a close match. The LTD woodgrain may be different to your fairmont woodgrain anyhow.

sporn · 19-10-2005, 06:18 PM

Just got my quote from modicoat $220, for both. seems a bit more reasonable than $350!

kryzak260 · 19-10-2005, 06:26 PM

Did you end up loofing for or finding any wrecked LTDs? I am after the centre console facia out of it (with the spot for the sat nav screen and the stereo aswell). I need this for a carputer project im doing and dont want a pull out screen...

b2tf · 19-10-2005, 06:39 PM

kryzak you can get that bit from Ford still, from memory it is about $138.

kryzak260 · 19-10-2005, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by back2thefutura

kryzak you can get that bit from Ford still, from memory it is about $138.

Excellent. Didnt even think to look there because in my experience, if its not NLA, its extortionatly expensive :(

buickman · 19-10-2005, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sporn

Just got my quote from modicoat $220, for both. seems a bit more reasonable than $350!

Try & find someone that has had work done by them on interior parts & is happy with the workmanship. Good saving of $130 over the other guy that renegs on his warranties.

buickman

GlennBA · 20-10-2005, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kryzak260

Did you end up loofing for or finding any wrecked LTDs? I am after the centre console facia out of it (with the spot for the sat nav screen and the stereo aswell). I need this for a carputer project im doing and dont want a pull out screen...

i'm pretty sure these were optional on fairmont ghia's too.. but very very rare to find. Do ford still sell them?

b2tf · 20-10-2005, 09:47 PM

Satnav optional on Fairmont/Ghia/Lane/LTD so any of these models could have that part fitted.

It is still available new though, well,it was when i checked at the start of the yr anyway.

Hords · 07-03-2007, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by buickman

Try & find someone that has had work done by them on interior parts & is happy with the workmanship. Good saving of $130 over the other guy that renegs on his warranties.

buickman

I know this is an old thread, but I'd just like to reiterate that Modicoat does crap as well.