Liam-B

Cheers. Yeah, I have to suss out a few more things but the brakes will be awesome when its all done. I already have the tapered collets for the steering tie rod, that is the only mod you need to do to fit these brakes up. Will show a pic later

Ok, so been making quite a bit of progress on the old beast, been acquiring a few parts, making inquires about what works etc etc.

Anyway, scored a factory AM radio

Wacked it in the dash. Removed the under dash radio and moved the aftermarket gauges across to the middle. Was thinking about removing them but hey, they are in there and working so can stay for now. I also replaced the wok handle gearshift with a proper ford one lol

Before :

After :

I noticed the Alternator bearings were rumbling pretty badly so threw a new set in. Rest of the alternator was really good, so just cleaned it up and reassembled.

Picked up a set of XF front stubs complete from pick-a-part. The brakes are like new, measured the discs and 2mm over mix thickness. Bonus. I measured for run out with a dial gauge and none. Excellent. I will be reusing the pre-loved pads also, as they are as new condition. The bearings however are the original Ford Timkin ones, so will put a new set in for good measure. Will put a new set of brake hoses in, I am pretty sure XF ones bolt in to XP but will have to check.

Also scored a VH40 booster from a XT and a master cylinder but I am unsure if I am going to use the master as its a drum brake model one with 3 outlet ports not quite the right one for my intentions... It can be made to work though if nothing else comes up

Been doing a few other bits and pieces, I removed the rear speakers and I replaced the rear parcel shelf, Replaced the front indicators as the rubbers had gone right off and they were falling out of the bumper ha ha. I called the trimmers and will be sending the front and rear seats out soon for re-upholstery. I Gave the engine a tune, replaced the heater hoses, fitted a washed bottle and rad overflow bottle... Need to suss out the wiper switch, I have a XC one I want to fit as it has wiper delay and wash button built into it. I think that is about it for now!

Cheers

nice coon! i'm a fan of the 6.

Cheers bro, your wagon looks pretty mean, been following the build for awhile now

Seriously cool. I'd be tempted to leave the six in it. Some nice detailing, couple of carbs ect.

The 250 six is pretty strong I must admit it goes well enough but I will be leaving it there for now anyway. Anyway I have to do a few minor mods to get a windsor legal here in Victoria these days, the biggest hassle is putting a collapseable column in. XW/XY fits but have to change the steering box to suit, could go steering rack conversion might be far better off for the same amount of hassle

That thing is choooiice!

How much did it set you back (if you don't mind me asking)?

Cheers guys, yeah its getting there, I have been doing a few little things in the last week to it. Just sussing the brakes out at the moment and getting all the parts slowly.

The interior is going to be the biggest expense I think, the rest is pretty sweet

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Hey all, I used to live in Wellington once upon a time but have been living in Melbourne for the last 6 years. (deserter I know...)

Anyway here is my new project, I have been looking for a XP for awhile now and after months of searching I even found the right colour scheme cos I always wanted a blue and white XP for some reason

Plans are to start tidying it up and get it closer to road worthy for my liking. It looks pretty good in the photos as you can see but there a few things not quite right with it that need to be addressed, the interior seats are worn pretty thin, the shifter handle knob is from an old kitchen utensil I think haha and there is a couple of very small rust bubbles on a couple of the doors but over all, its in great shape. I could not find any signs of filler with my trusty magnet and no signs of accident damage as well, always a bonus.

It now has a 250 engine from an XA, was originally a 200 super pursuit. It has 14inch XP fairmont rims but has drum brakes on the front which I want to change out for some boosted XF discs. Probably going to put a Windsor V8 in it when funds allow.

The paint is pretty thin in places, it is a bit crazed here and there, stone chips etc but I quite like it like that, its looks cool, lots of patina (extra bonus points these days for original patina right haha) Seats are getting re-trimmed though, they are pretty worn!

So, plans are :

Slam

5 stud conversion

Stock steelies

Brake upgrade

Interior tidy up

Windsor V8 when funds allow

Cruise and annoy sensible people with loud old car.

Anyway, here are the pictures, progress updates to follow soon cheers.

Chur

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