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    FORD GRENADA ?

    a speedway guy i used to sell My wrecks(shells ) to. said the falcon once stripped out weighed less than a cortina.
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    Panko's Mk1 Escort (Round 2)

    yeah a mate of mine ran bags in conjunction with leaf springs and also inside coils on another. they were "helper" type, used for when he was towing etc.. (it was sagged in the rear anyway but he liked that look
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    Panko's Mk1 Escort (Round 2)

    pump up shocks were just that.. an air back and shock combo.
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    Panko's Mk1 Escort (Round 2)

    pump up shocks can raise the car though. quite handy for things..
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    Cortina precrossflow to crossflow conversion

    i'd have guessed they are same sump, the falcon block may have the rear mount dipstick boss, either needing drilling or punching out a plug? @Thom may be able to confirm.
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    Panko's Mk1 Escort (Round 2)

    cars weren't designed well for that.. you should see the "self clearance" on BGDAV's XE tail pipe.. the diff made this "header bash" dent, for itself.. we made it dentier for more clearance though and i think it's still made contact on big bumps.
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    XF Rear End

    the EB falcon recaros are even heavier i reckon,. not sure about others (honda integra seats i had were light) i reckon without it.. it will look like it's missing a bumper..
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    XF Rear End

    is it for weight reduction? they don't weigh much with the reinforcing removed are you fitting lighter seats, stock ones are heavy..
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    Crossy build- am I on the right track

    Jay leno said each "revolution" has benefits, when horses were phased out due to cars taking over, it enabled horse enthusiasts to enjoy them still without the cruelty etc .(other than horse racing etc) then with the electric cars, it will mean there will fuel still available for classic cars even if it's 100% ethanol etc people will still want to use them. be sure to add that into your consulting results.. tourism for classic cars touring Tassie( and anywhere else) will still need petrol stations etc. ** i did see an electric vehicle charger at Mt Field National park and also one at Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World in Qld(near Australia zoo)
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    Panko's Mk1 Escort (Round 2)

    how to evade the cops.. park on a footy oval... looks great! sounds like it all went off with only one hitch
  11. how fast is it going to go? do you need a 9inch even? this ute is still running a standard type diff, they are strong and can be done in various ratios https://www.whichcar.com.au/tv/anthony-burns-barra-powered-ford-xe-ute-sleeper
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    Panko's Mk1 Escort (Round 2)

    My dyslexia or something is strong today, i read it as above
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    Panko's Mk1 Escort (Round 2)

    i only keep 2 in mine, i think any more than that would take up too much space and be quite heavy
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    Panko's Mk1 Escort (Round 2)

    similar to XC GXL only different thread? (shank is probably different thickness too?) what annoys me is these wheels would have had nuts once.. where the hell do they end up.. almost every set of wheels i've bought didn't come with the nuts. sounds like it's all coming together
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    Panko's Mk1 Escort (Round 2)

    sounds like it's evolved to near perfect on an almost zero budget! well done.. no dramas mentioned.. also winning!
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    WINDSOR SMALLBLOCK TALK

    i saw a rwd one that the person just joined the diff universal to the chopped tailshaft yoke and made solid control arms straight to the chassis rails diff wasn't even from the same type of car
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    XD-XE-XF ID codes

    bugger, the wrong one might me a good base coat though. have you tried ringing 13ford ? some paint shops(not autobarn etc) had paint swatch booklets that may have it in there?
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    WINDSOR SMALLBLOCK TALK

    just buy another falcon.. can even drive it?
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    WINDSOR SMALLBLOCK TALK

    a few pallets and some screws... never seen them for sale. i am going to make one for the gemini engine.. i want to keep spare.. just so i can fire it up from time to time
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    Panko's Mk1 Escort (Round 2)

    can you get them anymore? was wondering about getting one from wreckers off (insert anything that has them) and fitting to My gemini wagon also paint will hold it together?
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    Panko's Mk1 Escort (Round 2)

    kiling it... i thought about painting that bonnet underfelt with some spray paint. might look ok..
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    Crossy build- am I on the right track

    i'd add.. what's the budget? costs $5000+ pretty easy, i'm sure @CHESTNUTXE will agree you want to choose the cam/goal of the engine right from the start..
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    Skull caps/XB GT Centre caps

    XF ones are plastic one piece . thats about all i can help you with, but i like the idea
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    Panko's Mk1 Escort (Round 2)

    retrim in brown trim and .. perfect.. bonus of the cloth = skin will remain intact on hot days.. warn the missus if she wants same protection she should fund the retrim should go down well..
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    WINDSOR SMALLBLOCK TALK

    that's what i do.. because i am not buying any taps for a thread that already exists
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