Liam-B Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Why buy one old car when you can have two for twice the price? I had second thoughts buying another old car when the other is not even finished but meh, its had to be done. Plus how handy will it be chasing parts and picking up stuff from bunnings?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danger Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Sweet ute. The gold nonsense is "unique" but overall pretty sweet man good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam-B Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 Yes, its very unique. The interior was quite gold, I have painted a heap of stuff black but the head lining, seat inserts and bottom of door trims are still gold for now. Want to sort that out at some stage, golds not really my favorite colour haha. Cant be too fussy with these things though when buying old cars. Old Falcons seem to be one of those cars that people always have to play with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bronze Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Gold looks sweeeet. It's not something most people would do but that's why I quite like it. bellflower kustom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam-B Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 The first thing the missus said when she saw it in the driveway was "It looks a bit Mexican?" made me laugh! Im definitely leaving the roof lace painting though, its pretty choice as is. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelies Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 SO JEALOUS brilliant, well done man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.wylde Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 this is awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam-B Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 I should stop working on it. I keep finding little stuff wrong, even though really its fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelies Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 yeah man drive it happy while you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam-B Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 yeah man drive it happy while you can! I going to keep this one on the road at least until the XP sedan is finished! OK, so I sanded back the A & B pillars and also around the rear window tonight. If you could have see nit in the sun you would probably want to do the same, it was very sparkly! Anyway, can't decide between satin black and the satin cream body colour. I already have colour matched cans ready to spray. Hmm decisions. I think black might be a bit ghetto though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bronze Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 More metalflake. That is the only answer to this question. Have a taco and mull it over. You'll see that it's right soon enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f100_dreamin Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Sooo much want!!!! Looks awesome man!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bronze Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 If you don't mind saying, what sorta money did it set you back? You don't get them over here, but I have an early falcon or ranchero Ute on my 'one day's list and most realistically it'd be importing one from oz. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam-B Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam-B Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 and yeah, if you do buy one, must be full mexican spec. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam-B Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 So, cream won the vote. I think it looks choice now. The interior is staying as is, everybody thinks its fine the way it is and I tend to agree. Von dutch pin striping for the win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelies Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 freakin crazy price, but nice visor. has same bulge as coon bonnet. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/ford/accessories/auction-674864952.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 This thing looks better in the flesh I reckon, just needs some 'droz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam-B Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Wow, that visor is top dollar but I guess indeed rare in nz. $100 Max for one here, they are pretty easy to come by. Its funny, the XP had a XM one fitted (different buldges) so I've swapped them and thats the one i painted cream. Still have the gold metal flake gold one set aside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam-B Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 PS, been driving this heaps. Pretty happy with it, just need to put a Carb kit in as its leaking to the point all the fuel disappears from the bowl after leaving it for a bit. Might throw in electronic ignition distributor for bit more reliability. Need to change diff ratio though, its way to low with 4.0:1 100kph is achievable but engine is revving pretty hard. Have 3.5:1 ratio diff sitting in garage from the XP, might swap it or maybe even hang out for a 3.2:1 if I can find one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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