Cruise destination

I thought this may be a possible cruise destination...

http://www.qt.com.au/story/2011/11/18/new-cafe-ready-to-roll/

http://www.qt.com.au/story/2011/11/22/laidleys-doin-the-eagle-rock-and-getting-on-with-t/

http://www.truelocal.com.au/business/eagle-rock-cafe/laidley

Comment by Mick Burley on Tuesday, January 24, 2012: looks pretty cool if a run is arranged count me in

Comment by chris carlin on Wednesday, January 25, 2012: I would like to check it out too

Comment by Michael Holt on Wednesday, January 25, 2012: Would you like me to take pics?

XE for sale

XE alloy head six, t-bar auto,I have pinched the rotors and calipers but it has many good parts.$200,call Scott 0421112387.

Australia - your 4 cylinder Falcon is ready

Here it is, the 4 cylinder Falcon.

http://www.carpoint.com.au/reviews/2011/large-passenger/ford/falcon/ford-falcon-ecoboost-first-drive-27914

Comment by Kev Mcvay on Tuesday, December 06, 2011: Yikes! Sounds good but a mate has a turbo four potter in a large car and he gets the same fuel economy as my brother in his v8 LandRover. Eco-boost?

XR8 For Sale

Attention FORD owners ( Clubs ) or TICKFORD enthusiasts.

This TICKFORD model ED 1994 XR8 is reluctantly FOR SALE. It is in immaculate condition and is a ( AUTO )

is in a very original condition, one owner,well maintained and garaged. It has new Michelin Tyres, Body Kit, S/S Muffler,

Tinted Windows. It is a July 1994 Build and has travelled only 151,700 Klms. It is a very attractive vehicle and still looks

like new. ( Price is Negotiable ) for further information or photos please email the above or phone 02 65 561426 or mobile 0427 499573

This Vehicle is well worth looking at as a Club Car or Show Car.

my price is $9500.00 ( Negotiable )

( TAREE area NSW )

Many Thanks

Gordon Bryson


Attachment: Emailing 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 001 - Copy (23).zip

Mk3 Zephyr Sale

Take a look, very funny

Attachment: honest-car-salesman.wmv

Comment by Kev Mcvay on Monday, November 28, 2011: Nice one. The buyer later starred in Once Were Warriors I think and the seller now does the bit after the 7.30 Report on Fridays. Bit like our Falcon, runs like a haunted dunny when cold.

Comment by Max Herbert on Tuesday, November 29, 2011: choice bro,ha ha ha yeh you could just imagine car sales like that

Comment by Mick Burley on Tuesday, November 29, 2011: the buyer was also in the star wars 2 attack of the clones as jenga fet lol

Comment by Kev Mcvay on Wednesday, November 30, 2011: yes he was. Good spot!!

Kingscliff Run

Hi and thanks to the members on the Car run to Kingscliff, we had a great day and it was great to see the old falcons in convoy. Gayle and I really enjoyed the day. It has got me inspired to use the Falcon more often as it drove so well. Cheers Stewart

Attachment: Car Run Oct 2011.jpg

Comment by Max Herbert on Tuesday, November 01, 2011: great shot Stewart, glad you all had a great day, was thinking of it while at work

Login problems

There is currently an issue with the website when members are logging in. Randomly it will log all members out due to a problem on the server. I am working with technical support of our hosting provider to fix this issue. Apologise for the inconvenience.

Change of venue for meetings

New Venue
Oxley Hotel

Cnr Ipswich and Oxley Roads, Oxley

Attachment: Oxley rd Hotel Map.doc

Cool idea for car guys

The ultimate week-end retreat for car nuts.

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/07/visit-motorplex-minneapolis-the-twin-cities-incredible-garage/

Sent to me today from long time member & friend Ken McBeth (also shows how good the internet is for keeping in touch hey.

Cheap performance

Pop on to the link below,
about as funny as when a club member held a Drag racing bracket that was un-contested with his mid 20 second totally stock 1963 falcon (144 ci six & three on the tree manual)

http://youtu.be/b9XAC-BvUyo

Comment by Max Herbert on Monday, June 20, 2011: great for a laugh

Comment by chris carlin on Monday, June 20, 2011: what bracket was that?

Queensland police car that only busts cockroaches.

Law enforcement patrol cars in Queensland seem to be on the look-out for miscreants who have scurried over the state border.

For any one that lives outside of our great nation, Australia has a proud sporting culture.

For those who are unaware, this time of the year is unique in that Rugby League (The greatest game of all) runs a a three game series between the players whom originated from the Mighty state of Queensland (colour - Maroon ; mascot - the canetoad) and the meaker, hapless state of New South Wales (colour - an insipid shade of blue; mascot - the cockroach)

Check out the photos please.
Local Queensland Police 2011 Ford Falcon.


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USA Ford Ad

Thanks to Deb Wallis for sending this one in.

If you are not a Ford fan, that's ok, but please watch this commercial, it's not what you think, and it's one of the best ways to promote a product I've ever seen. Loved it, it touches the heart.*

This can put a tear in your eye

Ford has not accepted a penny from the government bailout and should be marketing their action. But in my mind they have chosen to take a higher road ...a road with class. Enjoy this to the very end.

Ford outdid themselves with this commercial.

Http://www.richhumor.com/wp-filez/PerhapstheBestFordCommercia.wmv

Local Breaking News

Article from this weeks Quest Community News featuring club members Alan & Debbie Wallis and their XP Falcon.

Attachment: ips003.pdf

falcon sprint

I took this photo in San Francisco 3 years ago, just thought I'd put it up, though I think the Australian version is slightly classier.

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Comment by Marty Sanderson on Sunday, March 27, 2011: Cool photo Chris,
64 & 65 Falcons are much loved in the States hey,
but because we didn't get this body shape here the first time I saw one I thought it was a Chrysler.

Comment by chris carlin on Sunday, March 27, 2011: Yeah, the panels are quite different, just the roof and windows give it away really.

Comment by Mark Leitch on Sunday, March 27, 2011: I'm a fan of this shape, a link between the early drooped nose XK-Ms and the XR-Y. I bought my 64 convertible about a year ago and love it.

Comment by Marty Sanderson on Sunday, March 27, 2011: I Really do like them too.
A young bloke who worked for my wife @ I bought a 64 Sprint Convertible back in the '90's, super cool car & a super effort on 17 year olds wages.
I have a picture of our daughter Erika when she was about 3 or 4 standing next to this car around at my shed, I'm pretty sure that this old Falcon gave her an interest in cars more than any her parents have owned.

Comment by chris carlin on Thursday, April 14, 2011: have to admit mark, I am pretty jealous of your convertible sprint

STEAM POWER FROM THE 70's

Check this gem out.
Steam powered XL Falcon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJq2Hc_mXFI

Comment by Nathan Johnston on Thursday, March 31, 2011: The one thing they didn't mention is how long it takes from the time you start it until you can drive it? I assume you have to wait for it to build up pressure before you can drive- just like the old steam trains. Interesting concept. Wonder if anyone has been game to try it with an FG Falcon yet? ;-)

Comment by Marty Sanderson on Thursday, March 31, 2011: When I was a kid at school in the seventies they spoke of running cars on gas instead of petrol.
I used to spend most of the boring lessons drawing XA-XB Hardtops and T-Bucket Fords I remember one day in English drawing a Falcon station Wagon driven by me and a friend called Andrew that was powered exclusively by baked beans.
This concept car never got beyond the drawing board but it did earn kudos from my pimply & flatulent schoolmates.

Comment by Marty Sanderson on Monday, April 04, 2011:
Further to steam power.
Tata Air powered cars web address below.

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/5732/tata-air-car-powered-entirely-by-compressed-air-blow-me-down

Comment by Nathan Johnston on Tuesday, April 12, 2011: Thats cool .. very interesting. I like how many of the comments think of it as a zero emission car; but you still need energy (electicity from coal) to power the compressor to start the whole process - but much more efficient none the less. Would be interested to drive one and see what they are like...

Pictures from Somerset Run

Click to see an enlargement.





(Photos by Colin Bray)

Tyre changing in some arab country

Just check out these blokes.
God only knows why they did it,
this must be like the equivalent of climbing Everest for Beaurepaires workers.


http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/27/yes-you-can-change-a-tire-on-a-moving-car/#continued

Brake Hose ruptured

I was excited about taking the Xp to Southport tonight, but when getting her ready she blew a brake hose on the back axle. Its been a while since a bought a brake hose, can anyone advise me if they are still available off the shelf or do i need to get a custom. It is the hose from the rear body to the back axle, Thanks Stewart

Attachment: Brake line.jpg

Comment by Marty Sanderson on Sunday, February 27, 2011: Hi Stewart,
Bought one off the shelf at Streets Auto Spares Arana Hills, last Oct.
there are lots of old Falcs & club members in our neighborhood, perhaps they keep a good stock of parts because there is more call for them over here but I don't think you will have any trouble.
Cheers
Marty

Comment by Stewart Salisbury on Sunday, February 27, 2011: Thanks Marty, I ordered one from Auto Barn ($40.00)will be in Monday, nice that some parts are still available very easily. Cheers Stewart

Sick Mustang

I got a call from my father-in-law to come check out his Mustang Issue. The poor old girl has a sick 289.
Cold start fine - idles smoother than silk. Could sit a full glass on air filter and you wont spill a drop. Real nice.
First few min cold - fine - good acceleration. Then about 3-4 min and she looses one cylinder. 2 min later she loses another and she can barely get above 60. Really struggles with popping etc.
Back off for 30 sec and back comes a cylinder.
Park her back in the shed after a run. Idles fine - revs without hesitation like nothing is wrong.

I've pulled one lead at a time - can notice effect with all.
Dizzy cap all good.
Coil gets REAL Hot.

Thinking of swapping out the coil tomorrow. Do they partly fail ??


Any other tips would be nice. We could just take to her to a mechanic .. but where's the fun in that ??

Any other suggestions??

Comment by Peter Fussell on Monday, January 31, 2011: G'day Col, assuming its running points rather than electronic ignition check the condensor too - there are some crook ones around at the moment.

Comment by Glenn Cuthbert on Thursday, February 03, 2011: Colin, these old girls have adjustable rockers even though they have hydraulic lifters, if they are to tight this exact thing will happen.
I would check and adjust them if needed.

The End of the Rear Wheel Drive Falcon

Back in the '90s when I bought a new XR8 the Ford dealer told me we'd all be driving the Taurus in a few years. I laughed. He was wrong.
But, now this ... could we be seeing the end of the rear wheel drive Falcon ??

http://bit.ly/Nomoreburnouts

Request to help out Flood Damaged Ford Guy

Hi All,
Just received the message below to the club.
Can anyone able to offer assistance please call Frank on the number below after 6pm.
Cheers
Marty

Kris Haynes (kristinehaynes@gmail.com) posted the following comment/question: This message was up on Facebook if your Club is able to help him with the sale. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Brisbane-Area-Flood-Photos-Info/138403559554005 Frank from Goodna asked me to post that he has rare old Ford car parts he needs to sell. His house is on one of the hardest hits streets in Goodna. His house went under, as did his brothers house as did their elderly fathers house. Frank is a plumber by trade but unfortunately lost a lot of his tools but he is still... trying to work plus strip his house and help others. The Ford car parts was his hobby...and he still has no power. If anyone can help msg me or call him after 6pm pls on 0432 953 688 The girl who posted the message is Nicole Stirling, I just passed it on to you in case you can help. Cheers Kris

Comment by Marty Sanderson on Saturday, January 22, 2011: Marty

Nicole has posted another message :-

HI everyone :) Just to let you all know, Frank who has the rare, old Ford parts has misplaced his mobile phone :( he has no power still...so anyone interested in checking out these parts or helping in anyway pls let me know....I will be out in Goodna tomorrow...I can also get there on Sunday after I sign on my son for soccer :)

Nicole Stirling seems to be the one to contact, I do not have contact details for Nicole......but people would be able to contact her via Facebook
Her message is up on the http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Brisbane-Area-Flood-Photos-Info/138403559554005 pages.

I have had an email from someone this morning asking me about the details, but I'm sorry I do not personally know Frank or Nicole......I just passed on the message to the club to see if anyone was looking for parts.....people should contact Nicole Stirling on Facebook.

Thanks
Cheers
Kris

Pin Striping

Hi all,
A young bloke at work is keeping an (ex Taxi) AU Falcon alive and giving it a new life. Check out the pic attached. Whitewalls are next and he'd like to get some pin stripes painted on.
Does anyone know someone in Bris who can do this?

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Comment by noel lummis on Wednesday, December 22, 2010: He will probably have to get it pin striped, no one does it the old way anymore, the current products are mostly vinyl and last well.

Christmas Safety Message...

During our safety talk today we covered safe driving over the holiday period. This video is kind of confronting, but a very poignant reminder of why we should take extra care on the roads - not just this holiday season, but everyday. Pass on to as many as you can and worth the 5 minutes to watch...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2mf8DtWWd8

Take care on the roads, and Merry Christmas!

Brake Pipe Connections

Hi All,

I have fitted a girlock twin cylinder brake master cylinder, a remote vh40 booster and xb disk brakes to the front of my xp falcon. I have been unable to bleed the brakes properly. At present the front brakes connect through the rear reservoir on the master through the booster and the rear brakes are straight off the front reservoir of the master.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Chris

Comment by Marty Sanderson on Thursday, December 23, 2010: Hi Chris,
when you say Girlock is it the same twin master cylinder with one inch bore as the XT used?

Membership enquiries

Hi all,
as you probably guess we get a lot of enquiries from people interested in Falcons & joining our club, I had one such email request sent to us today & thought it might be interesting for you to read my reply.
(The person asked a question relating to perhaps out of a choice of two similar cars which one should he buy, same model-XM 2 door Hardtop one a Deluxe with all matching numbers or a Futura without matching numbers etc?

REPLY

Hi G*****,
Thanks for your interest in our club.
Whilst I myself have owned an XM Hardtop for over 20years & still think it is the best looking car Ford has ever produced in their 100 & something years you have asked for an opinion on what would be best for you.
Why not come along to our next meeting, you would rarely get the chance to chat with a group of people with a common interest but different opinions at any thing else but a meeting would you?
You didn't say where you lived but I would even suggest that a cheap flight & an overnight stay in Brisbane would just add to the fond memory of buying your old classic Falcon.
Let us know you are coming & I'll set something up so that you can chat to as many people as possible.
Just to let you know a little about us, We are pretty relaxed & social,

there is a large variety of members but you could sum us up as a predominantly male club that is family friendly,

many of the wives, girlfriends and kids of our older members are very much involved and are carblokes too.

we meet the last Tuesday of each month at TCB Tavern Oxley, Blunder Road Oxley (not the pub at the roundabout)



Whilst as a club we are not competitive at all, we do have 3 or 4 members who enter shows to win trophies,

some members are restorers, some modifiers, some drive originals and most are just drivers, we also have a couple of drag racers.



Come along to our next meeting or run & see if it suits.

Marty Sanderson (Sec.)

XP Diff questions

Hi everyone,
I'm putting my XP Ute back on the road and along with the usual issues to get roadworthy (seals hardened up so leaking a bit) I'm considering puting a longer diff in it to give me some highway legs.
At the moment I believe I have the 4.0:1 commercial dff, as I get about 55 MPH at best but it has 4 studs all round. This seems to be in contradiction to the accepted wisdom that commecials were all 5 stud.
So, three questions.
1. What's the easiest way to find out what diff is actually fitted & how to confirm the ratio.
2. What was the original spec on the Ute? 4 or five stud?
3. Does the Sedan (3.5:1) rear axle, bolt straight into the Ute?

Attachment: XP Ute.JPG

Comment by Marty Sanderson on Tuesday, November 09, 2010: Hi Mark.
Q1.
go to this web page how to check diff ratio, its spot on although its an MG club website & I won't have to type info with one finger..

http://www.mgparts.co.nz/diff_ratios.html

Q2. 5 stud.
But any anything could happen to keep production going hey, especially with an XP commercial that perhaps came out late in the run when the XR was about to come out.
(my 1979 XC Panel Van is very much like that also)
Quick story in 1962 my neighbour worked for Ford & the first CKD kits for the Compact Fairlaine used Falcon Ute/Van 13inch rims because the 14 inch wheels were not ready.

3. You can swap in complete rear assembly very easily seeing as how your car has a compatible 4 stud front end.
(Why not go looking for 3.2:1 Fairmont Diff, harder to come by but still might be around somewhere, I've had a few pass through my hands over the years.)
You can change your rolling diameter by finding a set of 14 inch 4 stud Fairmont Rims as well, if you keep to drum brakes front & rear 4 stud 14 inch Mustang wheels are the go also - inside you see they are rivited not welded like the Aussie wheel.


If you don't mind I think i'll put your question up for the public to see as a teaser to what lurks behind the door for members.

Cheers
Marty (Sec)

Comment by Nathan Johnston on Tuesday, November 09, 2010: Lovely looking ute - you don't see that many with the spats (spelling?) around anymore!

Comment by Mark Wright on Monday, November 29, 2010: Hi Marty, Thanks for the info, that MG site does give decent instructions.
I think the best option will be to find another rear assembly from a sedan and simply swap them out. Easiest to locate too.
Cheers
Mark

Comment by Mark Wright on Friday, February 25, 2011: All Done.
Located a 3.5:1 5 stud rear assembly on first call (Thanks Dan Bowden for pointing me to Earlybird Spares in Melbourne). Great price delivered to my door within 2 days.
I had a mate come over & we just figured it out as we went along. This is the first significant work I've done on the Ute & I haven't really done more than tyres, batteries & oil for twenty years, so I was stoked when the test run was perfect.
Next step is to swap out the speedo cable (driven) gear. I'm told it's about a 15 minute job. Not sure how many teeth gear to get. Mark & Danny at Earlybird have all six types, so I should be OK.
Anyway, I'm back on the road and can keep up with traffic now.
Cheers
Mark

This weeks treat

Do you like hardtops?
Did you like Mad Max?
Do you like crappy pop tunes?
check this out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmwGGLrDvfE&ob=av3e
Cheers
Marty

XM DRAG CAR

POP on to youtube to have a look at this.

I think I saw this car on Bris 31 TV last year, but since the tele has gone digital we can't get the station or it's shows anymore.
Murray O'Connor is the driver & my hero for this week. (Along with Robbie DEANS for delivering a Wallabies win over the All Blacks)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V_Zth7yFu4&feature=rela

Cheers
Marty

How to test your airbag

Sent by Dennis Hutchinson

Attachment: Howdoyoutestyourairbags_.wmv

Comment by Max Herbert on Sunday, October 03, 2010: NOW WOULD YOU LET THESE GUYS WORK ON YOUR VEHICLE

Comment by Colin Bray on Tuesday, October 05, 2010: Wow, this is truly insane !!

Towing safty hints

How to get the job done on a tight budget.

Attachment: tow.wmv

XY RACING

Just been talking to a mate who didn't know this existed.
It's been around for a while but maybe you have not seen it.
Be sure to have the sound turned on.

Cheers
Marty (Sec.)

.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toLPTjE1GZk

Fuel Comparison Test

Thanks to Ken McBeath for forwarding this,
you might find it interesting.

http://media.drive.com.au/?rid=44514

Comment by Max Herbert on Monday, September 20, 2010: yes thanks Ken guess it sums up what ive heard a lot about E10 and have heard its not to good for the catalytic converters either will be interesting to hear from Shane Beikoff Racing on 6 october

Rear springs

Deb,
I'll have some for you,
just get in touch with me.
Cheers
Marty

Comment by Rodney Turpin on Monday, September 20, 2010: That's fantastic! How can I contact you?
Deb

XP Rear Leaf spring

I am missing the left and right shortest rear leaf springs leafs if anyone has a spares for sale. My rear end is sagging:D help!

Must have a look

Thanks go to Ken McBeath for sending me this link.
Check it out.

Allford day NSW

http://www.ozshowcars.com:80/afdecpan.htm

Just Rock Ipswich Back to '63 Car Show

Some members from last night's meeting were interested in attending the Back to '63 Car Show on Sunday 15th Aug @ 9am.

The venue will be the North Ipswich Park UBD map 213 G 14

We can all park together if we arrive together. If you want to come along email Colin zd351v8@gmail.com

You will need to register - download form attached

For more information about the event visit http://www.jri.com.au/events.htm#show

Attachment: BT63 CAR ENTRY V1.pdf

Bucket seat option

Funny photo sent in by Ken McBeath

Attachment: Bucket Seat Option.jpg

Interesting link

You might find this link interesting,
shows early production of Model T & A Model Fords

http://www.youtube.com/swf/l.swf?video_id=S4KrIMZpwCY

Sent in by Denis Hutchinson

RACQ Motorfest

Clubbies, As you know a group of us attended the RACQ Motorfest and were in Pole Position just near the entry. We chatted with many interested people about our cars and our club. The event was a great way to show others that we're a nice bunch (even if we may dress a bit weird)
You can see the pics I took at
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2062789&id=1564143720&l=3e70ede3cf

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WIN A T-SHIRT

BEST CAPTION WINS A T-SHIRT.

Send your caption to the web-site and the best one wins a shirt donated from Kev & Jo from Affordable Trophies at Mitchelton.

Send your caption in & be at the meeting for July 27/7/2010 (non members most welcome)

Cheers

(pic. sent in by Ken McBeath)

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just for fun

Can you identify the motor?

Attachment: mini-monster truck.wmv

Sunday Run Cancelled

Due to the run falling on the Easter weekend, we're postponing the run until April 10th (next Saturday) to the Tivoli Drive In. Please see the calendar for details.

Club Day in Brazil

Sent to me today by a great friend of the club Tiago Couto Bicalho at a club day he attended last week-end at Belo Horizonte city, Tiago owns the green F-Truck in the photos.
If you haven't met Tiago when he has been in Australia I've gotta say he is a terrific bloke, out of the blue about 10 or 11 years ago he just rang up said he was in Brisbane to improve his English, owned an F-truck back in Brazil liked old cars and would we like to meet.



Attachment: Brazilian meeting.zip

January Meeting Cancelled!

Due to the Australia Day Holiday, the Tuesday meeting is cancelled. There will be a Night Run on Saturday though, so members are encouraged to come along to that instead - Dinner at the Ettamoggah Pub. For new members who were wanting to attend and join the club, please use the "Contact Us" form to get details of this run, and we can vote you in to the club on the run.

Apologies for the short notice!

Bathurst - 41st to 3rd in a GTHO

Some cool footage of a 3-lapper around the Mountain.

Website Instructions

Attached is a quick 2-pager on setting up and using this website for those members who have their email address registered with us. If you have problems, please use the "Contact Us" link to email me.

Attachment: EFCC Website Instructions.pdf