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Draven
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Post #1 post 7th December 2011 - 11:11 PM
Exhaust: Stock apart from extractors
Suspension: Stock
Wheels: 12 Slotters, tyres: 235/65 14
Modifications: None
Stereo Audio / Visual: Stock
Estimated Power: 140kw @ 4500rpm (when new)
Interior Velour seats, doortrim, centre console...

This is my new project, inherited this of my father when he died very recently, no big plans for it, has been sitting up in the backyard for a fair while, with a bit of tlc it would be a beautiful car again, only has 135 XXX original kms

Dad bought this off the showroom floor,

Plan to put the original front bumper back on, lower it a tad, touch the paint work up, and just keep it as a nice cruiser...

Will add progress pics to this thread...

This post has been edited by Draven: Dec 8 2011, 12:51 AM
1982 Ford Fairlane Zj
1982 Ford Fairlane Zj
1982 Ford Fairlane Zj
1982 Ford Fairlane Zj
1982 Ford Fairlane Zj
1982 Ford Fairlane Zj
1982 Ford Fairlane Zj
1982 Ford Fairlane Zj
1982 Ford Fairlane Zj
1982 Ford Fairlane Zj
1982 Ford Fairlane Zj
1982 Ford Fairlane Zj


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  • nferno
    Post #2

    Looking pretty rough for 135XXX kays.

    Good, thoughtful project. You don't see these around anymore.

    1%ER
    Post #3

    Not bad at all...

    really needs a clean up.

    has more sentimental value to you, so good to see your restoring it and keep it.

    Draven
    Post #4

    QUOTE (nferno @ Dec 8 2011, 07:05 PM) *
    Looking pretty rough for 135XXX kays.

    Good, thoughtful project. You don't see these around anymore.



    Yeah sadly it does look pretty rough at the moment, but with a good wash, polish and general clean up it would look alot better...

    Its sat in that spot for a very long time...

    NTG78
    Post #5

    Give that a good bath and vacuum and it will come up well ... It's tidy inside and straight as ... Good luck with it thumbsup.gif

    Draven
    Post #6

    QUOTE (NTG78 @ Dec 8 2011, 11:44 PM) *
    Give that a good bath and vacuum and it will come up well ... It's tidy inside and straight as ... Good luck with it thumbsup.gif


    Thats the plan... smile.gif

    220stroker
    Post #7

    4.9 or 5.8 I had one of these years ago, nice not many around now

    gutless
    Post #8

    QUOTE (220stroker @ Dec 9 2011, 01:47 AM) *
    4.9 or 5.8 I had one of these years ago, nice not many around now

    Says 4.9 on the rocker cover.



    OT:cool stuff man, good luck with it.


    P.S:Maybe in the future some 22 inch chrome dinner plates with camber? tongue.gif provoke.gif

    Gerry Giraffe
    Post #9

    Gonna be a bit of work in it but good luck mate, hope it turns out for ya!

    Draven
    Post #10

    QUOTE (220stroker @ Dec 9 2011, 02:47 AM) *
    4.9 or 5.8 I had one of these years ago, nice not many around now


    4.9 smile.gif
    QUOTE (Gerry Giraffe @ Dec 9 2011, 08:22 AM) *
    Gonna be a bit of work in it but good luck mate, hope it turns out for ya!

    Honestly its not going to take to much work, the pictures make it look worse then it is, going to try and find the keys to it and fire it up and move it so i can give it a good scrub...

    Eugene Dickins
    Post #11

    Good job Greg. Good to see some sentimental value there.

    The Doctor
    Post #12

    keep us updated mate.

    luxo barge
    Post #13

    awesome stuff, look forward to seeing it complete

    Evangellion
    Post #14

    Definitely has potential.The old girls (like mine too) are getting rarer so its good to see people restoring them. Look forward to seeing it finished.

    Draven
    Post #15

    QUOTE (Evangellion @ Aug 2 2013, 01:18 AM) *
    Definitely has potential.The old girls (like mine too) are getting rarer so its good to see people restoring them. Look forward to seeing it finished.

    Cheers mate... did you check out that Ford Forum?

    Thought i would add some updated pics...

    The first lot of pics were when i very first inherited it, didn't have the keys or anything... Once i got the keys, gave her some fresh fuel and oil, checked all the the leads and plugs, new battery and turned the key, after sitting for nearly 2 years she fired up pretty easy, moved here down the yard, gave her a well earned Tub and removed the Bullbar and put the original bumper back on...






    After giving her a wash, i parked it up under cover until i could get a hold of a decent car trailer to take her home to Newcastle...
    Draven
    Post #16

    Once it got her back to Newy i decided to remove ugly as ass Air con from the engine bay...




    Work on the old girl stopped for a while due to work being stupidly busy, then i got offered a better paying Managers job, so had to move again, so loaded her up and off i went, now having a bette paying job, and more time on my hands ive been able to do more work on her...

    Started by stripping the front and repainting the front apron, removing parts off the engine to either be replaced or cleaned up and painted, as well as ordering parts...







    Draven
    Post #17












    Still waiting on new Fuel Pump, Timing Chain Cover and Timing Pointer...

    Evangellion
    Post #18

    Yeah I did but I cant make heads or tails of where to post on the damn thing lol. Not really sure mines good enough.Your old girls coming along really nice mate.Even after just having a bath she looks like a totally different car.I'm sure your Dad would be pleased you're giving her a new lease on life.

    Evangellion
    Post #19

    Btw...the Gilmers a nice touch smile.gif

    Draven
    Post #20

    QUOTE (Evangellion @ Aug 3 2013, 12:43 AM) *
    Yeah I did but I cant make heads or tails of where to post on the damn thing lol. Not really sure mines good enough.Your old girls coming along really nice mate.Even after just having a bath she looks like a totally different car.I'm sure your Dad would be pleased you're giving her a new lease on life.

    Cheers mate, She is getting there slowly, dont get much time to work on it at the moment sad.gif

    Ive always like the look of a gilmer drive on the front of a V8, plus the sound they give is a nice touch as well

    Click this link mate it should take you to the right section smile.gif All Ford are welcome on the no matter the condition, but your's is pretty dam tiday as well http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=111

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