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V8 Ute V8 Boat
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: south australia
Posts: 1,804
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i was looking in the paper on the weekend and i saw somthing that got my eye,
it was a XD with a 351 and a 5 speed, i was thinking of getting one for a project car am i wasting my time. i just love the sound of the old V8's Mod The Motor, weight reduction just 2 bucket seats and a motor
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VE SS Ute manual 09 AU XR8 UTE 200KW manual 02 Challanger Ski boat V8 01 125 Thumpster 2010 Swag All set for the weekend |
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V8 Ute V8 Boat
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: south australia
Posts: 1,804
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i am looking for a project car ether a
XD Falcon V8 1975 Escort mini cooper or an old jag to pimp it in
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VE SS Ute manual 09 AU XR8 UTE 200KW manual 02 Challanger Ski boat V8 01 125 Thumpster 2010 Swag All set for the weekend |
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Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 313
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what kind of 5 speed has it got? Probably a t5 or a toyota box.
Got a 351 myself and the sound is iaddictive. Always makes my push it harder than i should |
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V8 Ute V8 Boat
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: south australia
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I don't know what gear box it was as i havent got all the funds just yet i will be getting one some time in the new year im just doing my homework before i buy the car
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VE SS Ute manual 09 AU XR8 UTE 200KW manual 02 Challanger Ski boat V8 01 125 Thumpster 2010 Swag All set for the weekend |
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Fordless
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
Posts: 2,122
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They're a great car to do up as you don't see too many nice ones around & they're easy too make look tough with a nice modern touch with old school brute. The only problem with all post '76 cars is emissions standards can be a pain if you get pinged.
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V8 Rock'n'Roll....
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: You got me Rootin' like a Hog, Barkin' like a Dog, Climbing trees and Jumping logs....
Posts: 1,048
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Go for it, nice car. If you want a suggestion, build a "Tru-Blu" replica. XD/XE's look hot with big-@rse rims out back.
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1 owner 03 BA XR8 Manual Sedan 208.8 rwkw stock, update soon 20x8.5 fr 20x10 rr Rumble thanks to: Sureflo Exhaust - Stainless Cat's & 3.5in single catback system "Tell 'em the guy with the Blue Mohawk sent Ya" |
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Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 134
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Just budget every year for new door handles! I can't remember how many of those things I had to replace on my old XE
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Audi S3
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sydney.
Posts: 8,307
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we use to have an XD ex-chaser 351. they day my dad got it, he drove it home. ripped the engine out and worked on it
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proud xd owner
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: penriff (penrith), sydney
Posts: 973
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mate seriously xd's are the way to go if you want a good toy car or weekend car. I dont no much about performance wise but looks wise they are hot things just take a look at the projects section of the forum and have a look at my car. I non-stop get comments by ppl when ever i pull up some where or whenever i go out. I think its cause ppl just dont get to see enough nice xd's around, and when they see one that looks strieght and clean ppl's jaws drop. Its like if you see a realy nice and clean BA GT you just go yeah seen that before but if a XD thats stright and clean and all the rest goes by it stands out and ppl go "you dont see a car like that everyday". Well thats my opinion at least.
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Falcon-Tickford-FPV car club of nsw My XD's progress http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=20847 |
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