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Old 06-10-2005, 01:20 PM   #1
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I was just thinkin (i do a lot of thinkin out loud on here... might have to stop that..hehe ) how funny it is that I rather be on here than fixing up the front end on my xb or washing the xf?

So what are your cars up to at the moment? Getting rebuilt, painted, new engine?

XB - Front end replacement & spray job(after a slight pole excursion)
XF - gathering dust & bird perch (covered in bird poo... seaguls have discovered Bendigo!!!)

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Old 06-10-2005, 01:24 PM   #2
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my car is staying as is, baring any problems that may arise.
its got to a point where i couldnt care less about it.

but thats not to say i wont look after it

actually i may take the flames off the side
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Old 06-10-2005, 01:27 PM   #3
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- Finding out about a TS50 front and side skirts for the exterior of ute
- Finding out about rear interior panel in ute for audio system overhaul
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Old 06-10-2005, 01:28 PM   #4
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I want XR Rims. But probably wont get insurance if I had them
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Old 06-10-2005, 01:30 PM   #5
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Mine. well after X-mas i am pulling the rear end out to fix it all up. you now new bushes' spring hanger, may even mini tub it while im at it dont no yet. The motor and gear box will be coming out again. I want to fix the rear main seal, i dosen't leak but it is weaping a bit. Pull all of the door apart and get all of the power windows working properly.
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Old 06-10-2005, 01:30 PM   #6
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As in right now,

BA - Back at the Ford garage again, this time to fix wiper fuse that blew for no reason. (trying to find the reason)
XH - At home in the shed, might go for a drive in it this weekend
NC - Here at work, will get a run to melbourne tomorrow
Courier - At my mum's house she is going to get some plants for her garden on the weekend.
Patrol - At home in the shed, it had a run last weekend. I think new cam and lifters shortly it does have a bit of a rattle.
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Old 06-10-2005, 01:31 PM   #7
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Territory - Getting Serviced
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Old 06-10-2005, 01:32 PM   #8
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i'm sorta stuck, im unsre what my next mod will be. i got to get some tyres for my stockies for the drag day and then going to the AFD in Wagga Wagga, hopefully i will upgrade my head unit to an MP3 one for the long road trip before then.
after that im unsure, maybe a bodykit.
oh and install my elec windows and fairmont door trims that have been sitting around for about 2-3 months now
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Old 06-10-2005, 01:33 PM   #9
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im supposed to wash it =/ theres a couple of seagull/pigeon droppings on the roof >_< i think ill wash it in an hr time XD bird doodoo has acid?
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Old 06-10-2005, 01:33 PM   #10
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EA - Dead motor - waiting for new EF block to be built, and lots of other stuff planned
KIA - brand new and running fine (wife's car)
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Old 06-10-2005, 01:37 PM   #11
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My car is about to get a replacement clutch, gearbox and alloy tailshaft put in within the next week or two hopefully
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Old 06-10-2005, 01:37 PM   #12
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HA - needs a wash
TH - needs a wash

Hmmm, bit of a theme developing here...
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Old 06-10-2005, 01:39 PM   #13
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Territory - Audio place getting sat nav, dvd, UHF, parking sensors and IPAQ receivor getting installed

TS50 - Killing of grass in perfect patches

Eb - Dripping oil in the driveway at home

Focus - on the road somewhere.... pfft!
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Old 06-10-2005, 01:40 PM   #14
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Eb in front of my window at work getting dusty.
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Old 06-10-2005, 01:42 PM   #15
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XR - It needs petrol.
Focus - With da mrs
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Old 06-10-2005, 01:42 PM   #16
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Umm My torana is about to get a new diff built or be replaced by a 2 door LC on sunday, my turbo gear is arriving next week hopefully as its all been paid for, then I get to paint the car, get it engineered and fit all the turbo gear and go racing! Yay!
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Old 06-10-2005, 01:46 PM   #17
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The ute is at the panel beaters getting a few little bits painted that missed out when it was done last year, next week it's off to get some new rear springs to rid me of the lowering blocks before rego.
The Company BA is resting between sorties downstairs and the Landrover is quietly dripping oil on the garage floor at home (as they do ) :

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Old 06-10-2005, 01:50 PM   #18
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Both of mine are never ending projects. Got everything there with some brand new panels to do the panel and paint on the XF, doesn't really need it i'm just really picky. Got alot of new engine bits to put on. And gotta put a new idler and pitmin arm to put on. New fuel and water pump. Might give the carby a overhaul soon as well. Otherwise that ones good and the interior is smick. The XY is never ending. Just got a vacuum tank to put on it, want to get some after market gauges to keep an eye on everything. Change the 4.11's with some 3.5's in the 9". Need to put some wax over the new paint. Gotta fix up the hand brake and also would like to get the simmons on it that i have recently bought. I just got offered some genuine globes 5off fow $1000 though which i might snatch up cause they are mint. Want to reset the leaves in the rear and take out the 1 1/2" lowering blocks and put some Koni adjustable in the front as well (already in the rear). Wouldn't mind a 5speed to replace the toploader also. _2:
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Old 06-10-2005, 02:05 PM   #19
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Have to install right colour shocker mounts.
Fix exhaust (location a bit iffy, straighten it up).
Find some 5 slots without paying HUGE money, add tyres and redwall.
Give it a tune up.

Get it registered!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Currently sitting in a shed at an undisclosed location, hasn't been driven for over 2 months. ...... :(
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Old 06-10-2005, 02:11 PM   #20
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EF - Spark only ECU on order, boot lip spoiler, general overall clean up
longer term, install turbo kit thats just sitting around doing nothing.
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Old 06-10-2005, 02:15 PM   #21
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XB's in the process of getting a new larger cubic inch engine (393). Just awaiting the machinist to finish and I can get my little grubby hands on it :evil3:
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Old 06-10-2005, 02:20 PM   #22
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Territory - Not allowed to touch it as my fiancee has taken over the use of it.

AUII ute - hee hee ... I wanna still do heaps to it. Next mod will be lowering it ... and then stereo.
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Old 06-10-2005, 02:22 PM   #23
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ZC is in the shed with the car cover over her. ready for a bathurst victory cruise next weekend hopefully.

DC is looking pretty sad at the moment so I'm finally doing up the outside. got some simmons im polishing up and a new rear bumper to respray.. replacing the chrome strips on her too. should come up nice. when things are daily drivers they rarely stay that way though :(
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Old 06-10-2005, 02:31 PM   #24
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Need to fix up my water injection but believe that's only a minor electrical fault. Important for summer months though.

Quite a few things need fixing... im reluctant to do anything to the exterior as it's a genuine daily driver and as such, constantly gets battered in inner city and suburban carparks.

Certainly no major mods on the horizon... just keep her ticking over. Keep it reliable.
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Currently sitting in a shed at an undisclosed location, hasn't been driven for over 2 months. ...... :(
Must be getting pretty anxious mate. From what ive seen its a lovely mint car that any ford fan would drewl over. Would be a dream to drive.
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Old 06-10-2005, 02:46 PM   #26
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Mustang - currently sitting with no power train - awaiting for the heads to be changed, and engine painted, shifter to be fitted to the toploader, wiring, and some heater pluming.

AU - could do with new tyres, hole in rear resonator, gearbox going back for the 3rd time to the tranny joint. also due for 110k service.

MG - Sitting, waiting for final payment from the new owner.

Mazda 323 - sitting, waiting for mustang to be sorted before future decided.
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Old 06-10-2005, 02:50 PM   #27
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XF pano: getting wheel alignment tomorrow, only because its not safe anymore. other than that i dont give a hoot about it anymore and the problems can stay as they are. i guess ill have to get new front tyres too. once the Maxima is on the road, this POS is outta here!

ZL: will remain stock. ultra reliable but needs tyres and oil/fluid change (overdue)

Nissan Maxima: making brown grass patches, waiting for small things to finish it (screws, clips tyres and things like that) then its off for a VIV, RWC and then REGO. after that, i dont care as its the missus car.
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Old 06-10-2005, 02:59 PM   #28
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Old 06-10-2005, 03:05 PM   #29
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My AU - Runs fine, looks good but needs a lot of work to it in the way of mods.
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Old 06-10-2005, 03:08 PM   #30
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Wing is being painted, roof and boot are in half-polished state (until theres more shade): I'm currently undertaking the worst cut and polish job known to man, there are these black bits all over the roof and boot and its starting too accumulate on the pillars also, I'm assuming it's from the power lines at the train station as the xr6t remains unscathed being parked in the driveway right next to the eb. but they dont wash off so i've had to painstakingly cut and polish the whole thing and it takes a lot of rubbing to get them to come off. I don't sit there trying to rub the cloth through the panels btw, I have to gently go over the same 5cm x 5cm area like 10 times to get them off. I've got some lamps I'm going to get around to putting in the front bar eventually too, along with a steering wheel which is also in the 'eventually' pile.
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