Handiman

Thanks for the comments guys, I'm really not keen on a solid lifter cam, Had one before on a previous car and adjusting its valves on a V8 isn't fun every 500-100Km! :bash: Heard plenty of good thing about the CHI 3V's seem like a really good product. Keen as for more mods, just not at this stage. Hope to just have a lazy 380-400Hp to cruise with....... :rolls:

Hey everyone, Just picked up a small car from a mate that my partner and I have wanted for years! Its a 1976 XC Ford Falcon (fairmont) Wagon. All Original engine, box, diff, body Etc. Except the exterior changes like mirrors, bonnet and wheels. Optioned roof rack. Matching numbers and build spec to plates. 176 000km On the Vehicle. 351 Cleveland 2V V8, Converted to Electronic distributor, 600CFM Holley Vac secondary carb with a few tuning updates. Edelbrock dual plane performer manifold with 1" spacer. Mild street cam, Unsure of specs but way better all round and a small shake at idle. Old chrome rocker covers, air cleaner and sump. Upgraded mechanical fuel pump. Deleted A/C. Re-built single rail 4 speed gearbox, 8 and 3/4? Diff. LSD. HD Clutch. Lowered all round, 12 Slot Chrome plated wheels, Re productions fitted, original ones stored. XD Front seats? and original vinyl rears. Original vinyl fronts stored. I think its a GS dash or Up spec from something of that period. 2 x 6" Speakers in the front, 4 x 6x9's in the boot using custom panels not the originals. Eclipse head unit. 4 wheel disc brakes. Full exhaust system, Pacemaker headers and full twin pipes, 2'1/2" Duel action tailgate that just rocks my world, Couldn't even explain it to modern engineers just wouldn't make sense! LOL A little bit of rust starting to come up here and there and paint isn't excellent. But its old so its OK. Its just sitting around at the moment awaiting attention for road worthy even though it got driven down to brisbane from Moura with no mishaps, on a day permit. 650Km. First proper drive in 3 or more years. We have a few plans for it but un-able to at this stage due to other commitments. Its just going to be a cruiser/ Weekend car at this stage. It may cop a swap motor with a 393 Stroker, Better brakes and suspension, clean up of interior and chrome work as well as a re spray in the future but thats a fair way off at this point. A few Pictures for the interested parties! Thanks for looking! Hope you enjoy!

Nice work Mate! can't believe its got rego! Swap you a 2007 BFII XR6T! :harhar: Good to see you got rid of that hideous exhaust! When does the T and or Z come??

Wow, Still heaps of improvement left! Nice job too all involved.

Can't go past this! Hardest accelerating! 0-500kph in 4.5 Worst fuel economy! Most frequent rebuilds! Highest chance of death! Loud as apocalypse within 50Metres! Up to 8000HP! Only 4.5 seconds of fun........ but, Perfect and ultimate performance vehicle. Hmmm Maybe I'm just a bit mental????? Still I'd have a crack!. :laff:

Hey bloke! Saw this the other day at a local retailer. http://www.swann.com/s/products/view/?product=1063 Looks the goods to me but in a car park, may see it recording half the world going by.......... Oh yeah, what a scumbag! :abuse:

Something I never thought I would see......... :blinks: Port and polish to come!

Hey mate Good work so far, I may have the clips you need will look at my stash tomorrow! I hope I can help. Handiman

Almost a year later...... Hi everyone who who gives a st! Sorta got side tracked a bit with the build and ran out of cash.... No room at all where I was attempting to build it and a puppy problem doesn't help. Good news though I am buying a house with a big shed so if all goes to plan I should be restarting a build thread in the next month or so. I have also decided to withdraw from the quickest K car group. Want to break a 9.00 LOL!!! So will try keep you all informed and will start a shed thread as soon as the contract finishes on the house! Keep On Rollin!!!!!! :worship:

^^^^^WAS ABOUT TO POST THE SAME THING^^^^^ Sell It Yesterday! :doh:

OH NO! Sorry to hear guys! Maybe a snorkel is in order..... :P I have a special K sitting here waiting. :ninja:

WOW! Looks Great guys! I really wanted to go down and see it run but no cash. Good luck and smash the competition! We have to talk some time about a certain project When your not so busy!:o Handiman

So my MUM'S garage is a bomb shelter?? Man she hides alot from me...... How bout we all get together and start a ROLLA CLUB get the blue car F@%king FINISHED Fund!!!

Heading to the forest up at Glass House Moubtains to go fourby bashing and just see what we can find. Not going to do anything stupid but there are plenty of tracks where you can if so inclined. The more the better! PM for details!

Skill or Luck? You decide..... http://www.youtube.com/user/CarniftyTV#p/u/5/AZtd5Y_8brE Enjoy!