XE for sale
Saturday, December 10, 2011 by Scott Evans
XE alloy head six, t-bar auto,I have pinched the rotors and calipers but it has many good parts.$200,call Scott 0421112387.
XR8 For Sale
Friday, December 02, 2011 by Marty Sanderson
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
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by Glenn Cuthbert
Take a look, very funny
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Tuesday, November 01, 2011 by Stewart Salisbury
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
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011 by Nathan Johnston
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
Saturday, July 30, 2011 by Glenn Cuthbert
New Venue
Oxley Hotel
Cnr Ipswich and Oxley Roads, Oxley
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Oxley rd Hotel Map.docCheap performance
Monday, June 20, 2011 by Marty Sanderson
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 Queensland police car that only busts cockroaches.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 by Marty Sanderson
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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Wednesday, April 13, 2011 by Marty Sanderson
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.wmvLocal Breaking News
Friday, April 01, 2011 by Marty Sanderson
Article from this weeks Quest Community News featuring club members Alan & Debbie Wallis and their XP Falcon.
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Saturday, March 26, 2011 by chris carlin
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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Sunday, February 27, 2011 by Stewart Salisbury
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
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Monday, January 31, 2011 by Colin Bray
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??
The End of the Rear Wheel Drive Falcon
Friday, January 28, 2011 by Colin Bray
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
Friday, January 21, 2011 by Marty Sanderson
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
Pin Striping
Wednesday, December 22, 2010 by Colin Bray
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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Wednesday, December 22, 2010 by Nathan Johnston
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
Sunday, December 19, 2010 by Chris Wain
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
Membership enquiries
Saturday, December 04, 2010 by Marty Sanderson
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
Tuesday, November 09, 2010 by Mark Wright
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?
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Sunday, October 31, 2010 by Marty Sanderson
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
Towing safty hints
Sunday, October 03, 2010 by Marty Sanderson
How to get the job done on a tight budget.
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Monday, September 27, 2010 by Marty Sanderson
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.)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toLPTjE1GZkRear springs
Monday, August 30, 2010 by Marty Sanderson
Deb,
I'll have some for you,
just get in touch with me.
Cheers
Marty
XP Rear Leaf spring
Friday, August 20, 2010 by Rodney Turpin
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!
Just Rock Ipswich Back to '63 Car Show
Thursday, July 29, 2010 by Colin Bray
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
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BT63 CAR ENTRY V1.pdfBucket seat option
Saturday, July 24, 2010 by Marty Sanderson
Funny photo sent in by Ken McBeath
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010 by Colin Bray
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
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Monday, July 12, 2010 by Marty Sanderson
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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Sunday, July 04, 2010 by Marty Sanderson
Can you identify the motor?
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010 by Nathan Johnston
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
Thursday, March 04, 2010 by Marty Sanderson
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.
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 by Nathan Johnston
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
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 by Nathan Johnston
Some cool footage of a 3-lapper around the Mountain.
Website Instructions
Saturday, February 28, 2009 by Nathan Johnston
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.
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