Sydney Car Festival '05

wulos · 29-01-2005, 09:11 PM

Well just got home from the 1st day of the Sydney Car Festival. Apart from some abysmal indoors lighting, wasn't too bad a venue for it. Was especially a nice change - being able to view show quality cars inside in a fully air conditioned venue.
A 'LOT' of the usual summernats cars were present (though many were not), a few of the cars that I saw that I hadn't seen on the show scene before included 1 super low candy apple sled, an a nice dayglo orange windsor powered XF.
I watched a few of the U-Turn competitors down on the burnout pad, & got a few 'action' shots (sadly I got there tooo late for the burnouts - & demo by Bray jr)
The highlight of the day for me though was the lad antics with one of the Lukey lasses. She'd wandered over & complimented wifey on how 'cute' lil Jaidyn(9 months old) was in his khaki shorts & ford singlet & asked if she could have a cuddle. Upon handing him over to the young lass, he throws his hands out - REMARKABLY well aimed(I don't think I need elaborate on his targeting sense - use your imagination). With both hands firmly grasping these prized handholds he leant in close & proceeded to shake his head comfortably from side to side letting out a groooowl, much to wifeys dismay, & the accompanying laughter from all that witnessed this, including the young lass herself.

Well - as the front of her shirt read - If it growls, it's a lukey!!!

CAR pics to follow shortly

AUIII XR8 MAN · 29-01-2005, 09:22 PM

It good to see him starting young

: :Reverend:

svo347 · 29-01-2005, 10:43 PM

Damn we want pics Wulos!!!!!

wulos · 29-01-2005, 11:16 PM

Orange XF engine bay
http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...cat=500&page=1
speedhump killer
http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...cat=500&page=1
oldschool on ED Sprint
http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...cat=500&page=1
the 'satisfied' LUKEY smile (btw - see if you can guess the members car that Jaidyn is in.)
http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...cat=500&page=1
XE ESP 351
http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...cat=500&page=1

XR6Gal · 29-01-2005, 11:24 PM

awwww Wulos, Jaidyn is such a little cutie!

svo347 · 29-01-2005, 11:28 PM

Good pictures mark, clear & precise
Would that orange car be an XD by anychance..
a Mr Smith

MRJUCY · 30-01-2005, 07:39 PM

It just may well be

I just got home so my brain is still pretty scrambled but it was a great event & a good mix of cars. It was good to see plenty of cruising & driving events etc with out all the anti-social element you get at the nats. I think this event has the potential to grow into something really great in the future. It's not every weekend tht you have Peter Brock & Victor Bray have a look over your car thats for sure.

zoomzoom · 30-01-2005, 08:11 PM

Hi Guys
The orange Falcon is a work of art its clean and neat i like that sort of thing basically the only way you can tell if it is an XF or and XD is by teh position of the heater hoses
it very hard to say with that pic

MotherNature · 31-01-2005, 12:44 PM

Heheheh great story about Jai there :P

Would love to have ben there to see it ;)

Hes growing up too quickly ..........

Ohhh top piccys of the cars too wulos :P

Gambit · 31-01-2005, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by svo347

Good pictures mark, clear & precise
Would that orange car be an XD by anychance..
a Mr Smith

There was an orange xf? inside the building & I think this is the enginge bay from it. It was avery tidy car. I think we have it on video.

Gambit · 31-01-2005, 02:32 PM

Does anyone know what motor was in the sprint?

MRJUCY · 31-01-2005, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gambit

There was an orange xf? inside the building & I think this is the enginge bay from it. It was avery tidy car. I think we have it on video.

The engine bay is his, the interior shot is mine. I was talking to the owner of the XF comparing notes. Hearing how much he has spent on that thing made me feel happier about what I've spent lol. My car was parked outside under cover in the betting ring area opposite the ricers.

Gambit · 31-01-2005, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MRJUCY

The engine bay is his, the interior shot is mine. I was talking to the owner of the XF comparing notes. Hearing how much he has spent on that thing made me feel happier about what I've spent lol. My car was parked outside under cover in the betting ring area opposite the ricers.

Yeah I seen it there mate, parked near the ed xr8 & xr6t from the fpv club. There was no one near your car when I was there or I would of said hi.Top lookin car mate

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wulos · 31-01-2005, 05:37 PM

A few more pics
The Wild Toy - supercharged corolla
http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...cat=500&page=1
Boyd Coddington inspired turbo'd XF ute
http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...cat=500&page=1
A 'VERY' ORANGE Jucy XD
http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...cat=500&page=1
An extremely well presented XW GT on BIG rims
http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...cat=500&page=1
Summernats winner!!!
http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...cat=500&page=1

MRJUCY · 01-02-2005, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gambit

Yeah I seen it there mate, parked near the ed xr8 & xr6t from the fpv club. There was no one near your car when I was there or I would of said hi.Top lookin car mate

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Thanks that was my car all right it's a shame I wasn't there as I was sitting on the seats behind it a fair bit. Which day where you there on?