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Old 20-10-2008, 05:33 PM   #451
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a few pics of us havn abit of fun
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Old 20-10-2008, 06:02 PM   #452
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FINISHED
The correct grill was the last thing to be fitted. Phew, kinda glad it's over, hooray, no more bills.
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Old 20-10-2008, 08:13 PM   #453
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Great pics as usual Col. Still the problem of smoke from the rear?? Tyres must be rubbing What times did you end up with??



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Old 20-10-2008, 08:41 PM   #454
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Great pics Col- love the second last one....if that was my missus in the passenger seat, I would have copped a scolding and a half!
I have tried to explain that they fitted side windows in coupes so that you could see where youre going!
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Old 20-10-2008, 08:51 PM   #455
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THats the good thing about Landau's!!! Don't like it? Sit in the back and you'll have NO idea whats going on!!!

Great car Whingey. My P5 is that colour, looking a bit sad but now want to keep the Copper Bronze me thinks! Looks great when new and shiney



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Old 21-10-2008, 05:32 PM   #456
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Great pics as usual Col. Still the problem of smoke from the rear?? Tyres must be rubbing What times did you end up with??
1st run 11.6 had to get andra licence than run 11.01@124 decided to stop as gearbox issues in 1st so pulling box out this weekend
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Old 23-10-2008, 07:43 AM   #457
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Looking great!! Well done, now you can kick back with that satisfied feeling. Now all you need is an XB to complete the set!! : :
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Old 23-10-2008, 08:31 AM   #458
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I just borrow my brothers Horn car when I need an XB, I'll try to get him over and we'll line them up side by side.

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Old 23-10-2008, 09:11 PM   #459
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if that was my missus in the passenger seat, I would have copped a scolding and a half!
my wife's sitting in the passenger seat in the pic below,


taking this vid,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8FHTQUz9m8

which looks like this from the outside,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuPy07R6ruY

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Old 24-10-2008, 04:28 AM   #460
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[QUOTE=whingey]I just borrow my brothers Horn car when I need an XB, I'll try to get him over and we'll line them up side by side.
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Greg that is one of the cleanest Horn cars i have seen in a long time

All the bells and whsitles ticked there

Even the fold back roof!

I need more pics!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 24-10-2008, 09:02 AM   #461
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Old 24-10-2008, 09:38 AM   #462
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I just borrow my brothers Horn car when I need an XB, I'll try to get him over and we'll line them up side by side.

ahh mcloud horn car go the coupe ,the 70s rock
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Old 24-10-2008, 02:10 PM   #463
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That rocks my boat- god i love the horn cars! They encapsulate everything 70's- I'm rather jealous!!
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Old 24-10-2008, 02:35 PM   #464
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He has the original globes but likes the B45s.
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Old 24-10-2008, 08:08 PM   #465
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Pat - still waiting on that XA Walnut Glow K code coupe mate.........

Discount for cash? ;)

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Old 24-10-2008, 08:13 PM   #466
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This one?

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Old 24-10-2008, 08:28 PM   #467
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greg ,another immaculate coupe.
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Old 25-10-2008, 03:48 AM   #468
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That XB you posted was on ebay for $40k buy it now i think - an excellent example

Did someone you know buy it?

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Pat - still waiting on that XA Walnut Glow K code coupe mate.........

Discount for cash? ;)

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ahh you mean this one George ,shes a beuty,stock as the day it rolled of the production line in 1972
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ahh you mean this one George ,shes a beuty,stock as the day it rolled of the production line in 1972
You know what i'm talking about...

Imagine me opening my garage door and seeing 2 lovely immac 351 K code Walnut Glow's

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Imagine me opening my garage door and seeing 2 lovely immac 351 K code Walnut Glow's

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i can emagin that mate,jesus what a beutiful site it would be,every time i look at her i get excited and wish george had one to,just so his life was complete like mine is :
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Old 02-11-2008, 06:33 PM   #472
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Hi Guys, If Anyone Has A Pic Of A Xa Coupe Painted Black Over Silver Trim Could They Please Post A Pic Up, Im Thinking It Might Look Good On My Xa But Cant Find A Decent Pic Of One. Otherwise It Might Go A Cherry Black All Over. Its In The Panelshop Now. Im Sooooo Looking Forward To Getting It Back And Cruising!!!!
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Old 02-11-2008, 08:20 PM   #473
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Just got the nitrous on..

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Old 02-11-2008, 08:33 PM   #474
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Here is my girl on her first ever dyno run.

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Old 02-11-2008, 11:28 PM   #475
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Hey BlueKoop what a great looking car. Have you got any more photos? The blue pearl looks fantastic.

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Just out of interest BlueKoop do you have a white base under the top coat?

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its a black base coat with Glasurit Vivid Blue Pearl Over the top mate. I have a old build thread on here somewhere. have a search :
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Hey BlueKoop, can you tell us more about your wheel and tyre combination?? It'd be great info to add to an old thread in the technical area:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...9&page=2&pp=25
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updated my wheel combo mate.
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Spent a few hours going through this thread over the last couple of days ......Some very Fine Looking Fords in there , congratulations to you all.
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