Welcome to New Members - Post here to say gday! - Page 102

Minky · 27-12-2012, 01:06 PM

G'day everyone,

I'm one of the new ones here. Originally from Germany I live in Tassie now. Bought a 2007 BF MK II Falcon Wagon as a family car in 2010.
Great car, unfortunately it lacks of headrests on the rear seat. Hasn't been a problem then 'cause the kids had high back booster seats. Now they're grown out of the them and being teenagers (or close to).....well, no way for them to sit in a CHILD ! seat.....
Which means I need to modify the back seats, at least the back rest. Had a look on a Falcon Futura Sedan, the seats had the right dimensions but the hinges were different.
So the questions are: what type of rear seat (Futura wagon, Forte wagon, Fairmont etc) with headrests will fit in the 2007 BF MK II wagon without too much hassle ? And where can I get one ?
Is there a chance to fit headrests to the original rearseat safely ?
Looking forward to lots of advice

Cheers Minky

nstone63 · 27-12-2012, 03:30 PM

Hi gang,

I've been a member for yonks - signed up once to have a good read to help out a mate with a problem with his old xh and just recently got myself a ford so I'm back into the forum again.

I picked up a 2004 BA mk2 cab chassis ute, bought it with about 98000 on it just over a year ago and now she's up around 140000 without too many dramas. Just starting to get a few things come up now it's starting to get tired I think.

Hopefully nothing too big or ugly to fix but I've been able to find almost everything by searching the forum here already - if I can think of something that's not already here I'll do my best to write something up about it

cheers,

Nick

wizz88 · 27-12-2012, 04:14 PM

Hi all..

Thedman · 27-12-2012, 07:13 PM

Hello all just a newby, got a xr falcon 351 top loader and I am in the process of trying to convert a xploder to a new motor. Which brings me to a question can I put a BA xr8 motor in an 1998 explorer without a lot of hassles? And is it possible in Perth wa to get a 2.5 inch lift kit for it without to much dramas?? Thanks in advance

mrxb1975 · 27-12-2012, 08:57 PM

Hi everyone im new to this site got my self an xb falcon planning on doing a full resto on it, hoping to get some good tips on a full resto from you guys.

DSP · 28-12-2012, 05:41 PM

Hi All, I recently purchased a 2009 F6 ute, this is my first FPV car - although have had 3 Ford utes previously, this look like a great site for info - thanks in advance.

Shadow- · 29-12-2012, 11:20 AM

Hi all, I have a 2004 tx territory with the failing return spring, I was wondering if anyone with the same problem has had a space key type push button start fitted to overcome the problem? http://bluewiremotorsport.com/produc...e-start-system

**GasoLane** · 29-12-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadow-

Hi all, I have a 2004 tx territory with the failing return spring, I was wondering if anyone with the same problem has had a space key type push button start fitted to overcome the problem? http://bluewiremotorsport.com/produc...e-start-system

Head over to the Terry section and ask the question again.
http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=85

Racegear WA · 29-12-2012, 02:51 PM

Hi to all, (seems to be the going introduction)
Just joined the Forum, I used to own #353 of the Cobra's, rego XC COBRA, I found as a near wreck and rust heap in Harvey, every panel kicked in and been driven under a tree that was not quite tall enough. After a full resto I drove to the 25th anniversary in Vic.. Owned for around 10 years and due to personal reasons sold in perth Dec 2004. Still crying though at the time price was right and you have to have a roof and be able to eat.

I would like to one day find the owner to have another look at her and maybe re unite the car with the orig build sheet found under the insulation during restore.

Though I cannot afford one of these again I am trying to locate an XA, B or C coupe again to restore, now that I will have a little bit more time in coming years then previously.
Thats about my story.
Cheers
Mal

Andrew m.A.t.H. · 29-12-2012, 02:44 PM

Hi all, just joined after buying a 2004 SX AWD TX Territory. We'll be using it as the family car and for towing a 1300kg camper-trailer. This forum looks like a fantastic resource for information. I'm looking forward to making use of it. Cheers, Andrew.

popper · 29-12-2012, 03:06 PM

Hello to all just having a look around at the moment and trying to find the reply i had for my series 3 au regarding fuel pump? It's been run dry and car has done 288,000 but still goes well and looks great in gun metal grey. She just doesn't like starting when cold, plus i put it on gas back in 09 as we do a lot of mileage? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, some have said i need to replace the fuel pump? Can i get one over the net?
Thanks very much, popper

**GasoLane** · 29-12-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by popper

Hello to all just having a look around at the moment and trying to find the reply i had for my series 3 au regarding fuel pump? It's been run dry and car has done 288,000 but still goes well and looks great in gun metal grey. She just doesn't like starting when cold, plus i put it on gas back in 09 as we do a lot of mileage? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, some have said i need to replace the fuel pump? Can i get one over the net?
Thanks very much, popper

This post ? http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11383581

Raysie · 29-12-2012, 05:33 PM

Hey everyone, my name is Raymond and I'm 21 years old. I've been a lurker around here for a while, but thought I'd finally officially say hey.

I'm no car enthusiast and I'm definitely no know it all (More of a computer guy with a love for Falcons). The only thing going for me in terms of cars is that I've always been a Falcon man.

My favourite Fords in particular are the Falcon EB GT and the Falcon AU TS50 (T Series in general). Both cars are absolute mean machines that in my opinion have gone under the radar over the years.

I own a Nitro Blue Falcon FG XR6 which I've had for the last 5 weeks. I plan to show any changes that are made to it in the forums, and hope to sap some new ideas from this community in the process.

I hope to learn a lot from you guys over my time here.

ZLcrow · 29-12-2012, 06:53 PM

Hi all name is Troy and i own a ZL Fairlaine which i have bought back to full stock original as from factory .. is all matching numbers even have dealers names and sales dockets for it. weather sheilds sun visor rear window screen and even the rear quarter window screens as well. She runs a treat and has been pulled out of reierment and is once again a daily driver. Only just over 220000 on dial perfect interior. Before that i had a very modified xd with the good old 250 crossflow in her and a 69 mk2 2 door cortina. Have done up many other toys including British hand European cars and many many a motorcycle. Look forward to having some more fun

Greg_B · 29-12-2012, 07:16 PM

Hi all,

Long story short, I've been driving a 1985 Fairmont XF sedan for the last 10 years or so. Inherited it from Ma-in-law who had it from new until it became "too unreliable". Sure I've pumped some money into it and added LPG (which was the saviour with petrol going the way it has). Fortunately the motor was refurb'ed at 150,000 due to a thermostat malfunction and the new head had guides suitable for running LPG gas as it turned out!).
It's quit on me a few times, all for silly reasons: the silliest was a rag I used for wiping the dipstick got sucked into the air cleaner. Interesting effect when passing at speed on the Hume Highway!
It's just shy of 400,000 km's now, but the Pacific Moth has finally eaten its body out to the extent that I'm not prepared to get it through rego again.
Maybe someone out there in Fordland would be interested in it as a resto. It needs a lot of rust cut out, but most of the mechanicals are in good nick and it still drives like a dream. I had to put new tyres on it last year, so now it's got Dunlops and corners like never before!
I picked up a fairly clean 2005 BA XT wagon (factory LPG, ex hire car/taxi) to replace it, but it's chalk and cheese as a driving experience, although I'm getting used to the 'fly-by-wire' feel of the wagon. It has a lot of k's on it and still runs well, but some gearbox issues need to be sorted out.
So that's me Ford-wise in a nutshell! I have to hand in the plates on the XF next week, so if anyone's interested in the dear old girl, drop me a line at my email: bailey.greg@gmail.com.
Cheers.

richie jones · 29-12-2012, 08:05 PM

G Day all you Ford Motor heads,ive just joined upbeen a ford owner of a few models over the yrs. xa,xb,xc,xd,ef,au xls,auxr8,and now FG super pursuit Ute so different from anything ive driven .Anyway i need to replace the fog lamp globe,just wondering if anyone can give me the heads up on the replacement proceedure it doesnt look that straight forward cheers all oh i will be picking yr brains again in the near future.
Cheers Richie.

AGH · 31-12-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by richie jones

G Day all you Ford Motor heads,ive just joined upbeen a ford owner of a few models over the yrs. xa,xb,xc,xd,ef,au xls,auxr8,and now FG super pursuit Ute so different from anything ive driven .Anyway i need to replace the fog lamp globe,just wondering if anyone can give me the heads up on the replacement proceedure it doesnt look that straight forward cheers all oh i will be picking yr brains again in the near future.
Cheers Richie.

Jack up the front and take the plastic under tray under off the car. This will give you access to the fog lamp rear where you can remove the old globe. Or you can just unscrew the one side of the tray and gently pull it out of the way if you don't want to take the whole tray off...welcome to this forum.....lot of great information here...cheers

bj1991qld · 31-12-2012, 03:45 PM

Hi All
I'm a new member, i have been a ford owner for about 2 weeks now
(recently converted from an SS)...I own a 2007 bf Mk ii FPV FORCE 6...Im loving the new found pride in owning such a car and not seeing one at every set off lights like the SS lol...I live in south Brisbane i am keen to take it out of the shed every now and then for a cruise...i am new to Brisbane just wondering were people meet up and go for a cruise around these parts

crossandserpent · 29-12-2012, 11:47 PM

Hi everyone,
I am an old fella (49 years old) who loves tinkering with machines, I have previously mucked around with VW beetles and old Alfa Romeos and still have some of them.
At present I have the missus's AU2 wagon which just keeps going, but it needs some maintenance, I have a BF RTV Ute which we hope to set-up, customize and travel around in, thus my logging on to the forum.
I have provably been more a Holden fella in the past, but now having Fords I am mighty impressed by the local content and the engines which remain locally manufactured and developed, it is a legion!
Cheers Peter

Argy · 31-12-2012, 04:56 AM

Hi All,

New to this site. Have read heaps of helpful material so far. looking forward to sharing my comments aswell.

hatty10 · 31-12-2012, 09:08 AM

Hi All,
I look forward to your comments & Advise .
P.S. Have a BOSS 260 for Sale if anyone interested?
Accident Damaged, needs timing covers & Chain,
A/C compressor mounting broken @ Block.
Otherwise only 66,000 klm,s
New Clutch recently fitted, Good Heads.

dazed42 · 31-12-2012, 11:20 AM

Hi, IM Darren I have a BA xr8 and I will have a stack of qs as IM going to be moding up the old girl and I hope you guys are able to give me some help, look forward to the chats

dazed42 · 31-12-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by hatty10

Hi All,
I look forward to your comments & Advise .
P.S. Have a BOSS 260 for Sale if anyone interested?
Accident Damaged, needs timing covers & Chain,
A/C compressor mounting broken @ Block.
Otherwise only 66,000 klm,s
New Clutch recently fitted, Good Heads.

Hi Hatty how much you selling the motor for.and where do you live

JohnBennett · 31-12-2012, 12:48 PM

G'day. I'm a new member.
2005 BA II Futura wagon with LPG and dodgy central locking, which is why I'm here.
Wife has 2002 KA

**russellw** · 31-12-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnBennett

G'day. I'm a new member.
2005 BA II Futura wagon with LPG and dodgy central locking, which is why I'm here.
Wife has 2002 KA

Welcome

There are numerous threads in both the Tech portal and the contemporary area of the forum with information about the central locking actuators.

Cheers
Russ

HornGT · 31-12-2012, 04:32 PM

hi ho

HornGT · 31-12-2012, 04:35 PM

help!!! my bf wont start, no power to the ignition , fixed the barrel spring return so the key springs back,now there is no power to it,any ideas guys?

Davr0s · 31-12-2012, 06:06 PM

Hi Ford people in Oz. Hoefully you lot know a lot more than the kiwi's with respect to the BF's etc and can point me in the general direction of realistaccly priced parts, diagnoses etc !

les96 · 31-12-2012, 06:18 PM

Great Forum with lots of info

Looking forward to a little light reading over the holidays

numbat · 31-12-2012, 08:22 PM

Hi Everyone looks a good forum hope I can help
owned heaps of fords including a xw gt ,(wish I still had it)back in 1973,
am an engine reconditioner by trade over 20yrs in the bussiness