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Old 31-03-2015, 06:22 PM   #1
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These are the 2 cars that my students are preparing for the demolition derby at the Beaudesert show this year. The AUs livery will be an attempt to replicate Moffat's 1979 Federation colours and the Camry will have stylised Carnivale themed skulls...



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Old 31-03-2015, 07:00 PM   #2
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I fully understand smashing the Camry up - destroying it even; but not quite so the AU.

But good luck with it all anyway.
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Old 01-04-2015, 08:18 AM   #3
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Everytime I see something about demolition derby cars I alway think of this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demolition_derby#Vehicles
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The 1964-1966 Chrysler Imperial achieved near-legendary status for its crashworthiness, and is still banned from most derby events.
These early sixties Imperials were basically a unibody car sitting ontop of a full chassis .. can you say "strong"?
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Old 02-04-2015, 08:43 PM   #4
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I fully understand smashing the Camry up - destroying it even; but not quite so the AU.

But good luck with it all anyway.
If I can do this to an old 80s Fairlane and an XB ute, I don't think any AU that crosses my path will be shown any mercy!









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Old 02-04-2015, 10:06 PM   #5
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Poor XB ute.

If you can see it, you can fix it.
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Old 02-04-2015, 10:10 PM   #6
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Poor XB ute.

If you can see it, you can fix it.
But are you really fixing it? Or just building another.
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But are you really fixing it? Or just building another.
Just hoping.
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Old 03-04-2015, 08:10 AM   #8
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The ute was in an advanced state of terminal cancer and had a massive twist in the front end before i got my hands on it...
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Old 11-05-2015, 07:00 PM   #9
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Art work starting to take shape on Camry and bars go into AU...
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Poor AU. Would much prefer a few VN's, Camiras, and even a busted up VE in police livery would be nice..
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Looking good

destroy what you get for the right price I recon, be it a ford, holden toyota, whateva
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destroy what you get for the right price I recon, be it a ford, holden toyota, whateva
Unfortunately it is mainly Fords that I seem to end up with. I would much rather destroy Commodores...
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My missus has an unregistered 1998 Holden Vectra in my back garden, that is the end I'd like to see for it. As long as it never darkens my door step again I'd be a happy mick.

Personally I'd prefer it was set on fire and the remains compacted and fired into the sun, but I can only afford the first part.
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Poor AU. Would much prefer a few VN's, Camiras, and even a busted up VE in police livery would be nice..
Au's and EA and some of the other e series some on here own, and think that are better than anyone else would be better off wrecked.
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Old 13-05-2015, 01:31 PM   #15
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Good on ya, its only a falcoon, i would do it to any car
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Unfortunately it is mainly Fords that I seem to end up with. I would much rather destroy Commodores...
And true to form, our latest donated vehicle is an EL Futura on gas. Not sure what its fate will be at this stage but if anyone needs lights or the stuff I won't need, PM me...
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Falcons are a dime a dozen, especially in EL and AU form. Smash away!
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Old 23-06-2015, 04:41 PM   #18
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Bar work finished...
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Old 25-06-2015, 06:40 AM   #19
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Wow back when ford painted cars properly and on the inside too!
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Someone will be wishing they had that parcel shelf 15 years from now
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The AU does not like the high pressure external fuel pump as it will not start. Ran fine with the in tank pump. I used the external pump on the EL last year with no worries and the V something Commodore the year before that. Can they stuff up if not being used for long periods of time?
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Someone will be wishing they had that parcel shelf 15 years from now
Haha yeah. That's why I gotta stock up on as many parts as I can before all potential parts sources are destroyed.


OP, have fun! AU's go hard. Those camry's are okay, avoid side impact to front wheels. That looks like an unrusty AU, bit of a shame considering nearly all are rusty but hey. Life cycle of a car.
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The AU does not like the high pressure external fuel pump as it will not start. Ran fine with the in tank pump. I used the external pump on the EL last year with no worries and the V something Commodore the year before that. Can they stuff up if not being used for long periods of time?
If it's left with contaminated fuel in it... I pulled a Walbro pump out while I de-rusted my fuel tank, by the time I refitted the pump it had turned into an inanimate lump. I assume the fuel inside the pump had rust particles in it, which remained inside the pump as the fuel evaporated.
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If it's left with contaminated fuel in it... I pulled a Walbro pump out while I de-rusted my fuel tank, by the time I refitted the pump it had turned into an inanimate lump. I assume the fuel inside the pump had rust particles in it, which remained inside the pump as the fuel evaporated.
I'd best buy a new pump then...
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Problem solved. I told the student to reverse the polarity...
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Can't wait to see pictures of these cars after the derby
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Problem solved. I told the student to reverse the polarity...
Obviously they're not into Auto electrics then
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Don't mention the Camry!!!



Or the AU...
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Step right up folks!! Let me take you on a ride in the demolition derby prepared Camry. Experience the ball busting terror of the Camry's exhilarating acceleration. 0 to 20ks in at least 5 seconds. Thrill to the roar of an angry V6 being driven in a moderately sensible fashion.

Warning: Women and young children or those with a fragile constitution should avoid the sensory danger of this Camry cutting a lap in the test paddock...

https://youtu.be/hYkfnyaGkUU
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What a beast.
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