G'day Mate Another God Damn Aussie [Archive]

xpsled

10-20-2009, 06:25 AM

Hey guys us Aussies seem to be taking over. Long time viewer of this forum but have only just registered.
Im building a Pro Touring Style 65 Ford XP Falcon Coupe, 351 Windsor, T56, Comp Engineering 9", 4 link, Air Ride Tech Shockwaves, Tubs, 18x9 and 18x7 Prowheels Jet 5's.
Car is on a rotisserie, but at the moment the car is jigged and braced with a frame table underneath as the entire floor has been removed for New custom Chassis rails, Inner sill replacements and tubs.
The Aussie car seen is years behind the US when it comes to Pro Touring cars so as much advice and help would be really appreciated
Here are some pics of what it once looked like and what it is like now!!!

http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab309/xpsled/IMGP3952.jpg
http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab309/xpsled/IMGP3966.jpg
http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab309/xpsled/SNC00175.jpg
http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab309/xpsled/IMGP3965.jpg
http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab309/xpsled/Coupe001.jpg
http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab309/xpsled/Coupe002.jpg
http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab309/xpsled/Coupe005.jpg
http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab309/xpsled/IMGP3852.jpg

Thomo5150

10-20-2009, 06:43 AM

Welcome, yes the Aussies are joining up. Like the XP one of the old classics. How tight is the engine bay for headers using the 351 windsor?

Cheers Tim

Love the VE SS ute (truck):D

CRCRFT78

10-20-2009, 08:47 AM

That was a clean looking original but I'm sure the PT version of your Falcon is going to look sick. How bout some pics of the Ute also. I wish they would build them over here as a new El Camino SS.

tones2SS

10-20-2009, 08:48 AM

Very nice! That should be a cool project. Those Aussie's are giving us American guys a run for our money! lol
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

xpsled

10-20-2009, 02:17 PM

Hey Thomo5150, to answer your question, extremely tight, however it can be done, i am planning on running the rrs shock tower notch kit to give clearance for the headers.

CRCRFT78 here are some pics of the ute, its a manual and makes about 445hp. Your right they should be the new el camino ss. Not many peope here like the chevy badges on it but I think it looks heaps better.

http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab309/xpsled/IMGP3849.jpg
http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab309/xpsled/IMGP3833.jpg
http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab309/xpsled/IMGP3831.jpg

almcbri

10-20-2009, 02:25 PM

First off I don't care for your title and there are other words of introducing yourself.

Looks like some nice cars. This is a great community with great information.

xpsled

10-20-2009, 02:46 PM

First off I don't care for your title and there are other words of introducing yourself.

Looks like some nice cars. This is a great community with great information.

Hi, sorry if i have offended you, however it is actually a quote from an american movie, I new some people wouldnt see the funny side. And yes i do agree this is a great community with lots a great info, i have been watching for a couple of years.

almcbri

10-20-2009, 03:20 PM

[quote=xpsled;242259] I new some people wouldnt see the funny side. quote]

There isn't anything funny about it no matter how it is phrased. Would you watch a film where someone was swearing your mother/fathers name?

xpsled

10-20-2009, 03:32 PM

There isn't anything funny about it no matter how it is phrased. Would you watch a film where someone was swearing your mother/fathers name?[/QUOTE]

Believe it or not i probably would. I have apologised and will once again, im sorry. However if i recall this is an automotive website not a religious website, so please keep your moral high ground for someone else, i have endured enough o this from my own religious family.

almcbri

10-20-2009, 03:48 PM

You are absolutely correct this isn't a religious website nor was I making it out to be one, but it is an automotive website with rules against prejorative phrases and comments.

There are young people that are not adults that do view this website. :thumbsup:

There isn't anything funny about it no matter how it is phrased. Would you watch a film where someone was swearing your mother/fathers name?

Believe it or not i probably would. I have apologised and will once again, im sorry. However if i recall this is an automotive website not a religious website, so please keep your moral high ground for someone else, i have endured enough o this from my own religious family.[/quote]

Thomo5150

10-20-2009, 06:33 PM

Hi, I've got some mates doing some 65 compacts the engine bays are tight for the 351 windsors but they can be done. Luv the Ute, I've got a new Caprice with factory 20 inch wheels. They are not a bad car.

p51mus

10-20-2009, 09:50 PM

CRCRFT78

10-20-2009, 09:56 PM

syborg tt

10-20-2009, 10:14 PM

Awesome project - love the way it's heading.

ps I also love the brick wall in the garage and the your other ride as well.

Thomo5150

10-20-2009, 10:21 PM

Hey gary I thought we where here to talk about cars, not abuse people and where they come from. XP I would see if you could change or edit your title, so we can discuss our hobby and focus on it.

Cheers Tim

JayR

10-20-2009, 11:12 PM

I don't know which one of your rides I like better but your XP is making me mad about the fall of Pontiac all over again! That was supposed to come here as a follow up to the G8 along with talk for a second of a G8 wagon. Damnit!

I can't believe how clean that car was that you started with. It takes big balls to strip down a car that clean. Way to go and keep the progress pics coming!

Thomo5150

10-20-2009, 11:16 PM

Hey Jason, I think Holden are sending over a few Caprices (G8 longer wheelbase) to the USA as police cars, nice car to have as an office

Cheers Tim

JayR

10-20-2009, 11:21 PM

Hey Jason, I think Holden are sending over a few Caprices (G8 longer wheelbase) to the USA as police cars, nice car to have as an office

Cheers Tim

I saw that and it makes it all the more frustrating. What the hell is the business model there? Sell a few to a select few or offer it to the masses and get in the black??!! By the time they come up for auction, I guess we can grab them for parts and some crafty hot rodder will figure out a way to adapt the IRS to our cars.

xpsled

10-20-2009, 11:25 PM

You Need To Grow Up Kid. If I Ran This Site I Would Ban You For Life For Using That Kind Of Language. Your Lack Of Vocabulary Is Obviously Caused From Your Parents Being Brother And Sister--- The Typical Aussie Marriage.

Hi Garry, nice to meet you too!!! Are you serious??? Please tell me you are not because that is pathetic and extremely hypocritical on your behalf. I find your extremely obtrusive behavior offensive. (its ok mate you can look that one up in the dictionary, no doubt you will need too!!!!). Your words above contradict everything that Christianity stands for.

In future I will refrain from making any reference to mythical creatures, including the Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus.

One final thing Garry, I think it is you that should be banned for life from this forum, I was orphaned at the age of 4.

Now lets get back to talking about cars!!!!!

JayR

10-20-2009, 11:29 PM

Hi Garry, nice to meet you too!!! Are you serious??? Please tell me you are not because that is pathetic and extremely hypocritical on your behalf. I find your extremely obtrusive behavior offensive. (its ok mate you can look that one up in the dictionary, no doubt you will need too!!!!). Your words above contradict everything that Christianity stands for.

In future I will refrain from making any reference to mythical creatures, including the Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus.

One final thing Garry, I think it is you that should be banned for life from this forum, I was orphaned at the age of 4.

Now lets get back to talking about cars!!!!!

Amen, Brother

Thomo5150

10-20-2009, 11:31 PM

hi xpsled, do you have a name? Dont worry we will talk about your project from now on.

Hey Jason I'll take some photo's of my caprice for you.

cheers Tim

customcam

10-20-2009, 11:35 PM

You Aussies scare me :_paranoid :D
i like those Xp, there was an aussie guy here a while ago with a windsor and some 18" was in the build stage

xpsled

10-20-2009, 11:36 PM

Ok some of you guys need to get back to the project he posted about and stop with the highhorse rants. He apologized for his title and that should be enough. Love the project and please keep some of us updated on your build. And again I love the Ute. Whats the issue with it having Chevy badges though.

The Chevy badge has been very popular on ls1, ls2 etc powered Holdens in Aus. Holden release the car with there own badge, a huge, ugly looking lion.
In my opinion the Chevy badge looks much better.
Thanks

xpsled

10-20-2009, 11:38 PM

hi xpsled, do you have a name? Dont worry we will talk about your project from now on.

Hey Jason I'll take some photo's of my caprice for you.

cheers Tim

Sorry Tim, I should of introduced myself. My name is Dallas.
When you say Caprice are you talking Holden Caprice, hence are you Aussie as well?

Thomo5150

10-20-2009, 11:44 PM

Yes mate, live in Perth. Doing a one tonner with Corvette ZO6 drivetrain and suspension. Some think a little different to other one tonners.:D

Cheers Tim

TWISTED

10-21-2009, 12:49 AM

Hi Dallas,
Good to see another aussie on here with a great lookin project.
We're over in the california at the moment havin a look around this great place.We've done a heap of stuff since arriving last thurs and we've got another 2 1/2 weeks to go.
Good luck with ya project mate and take it easy.
Oh and tim we come from Perth aswell.

:cheers:

Greg from Aus

10-21-2009, 01:32 AM

You Need To Grow Up Kid. If I Ran This Site I Would Ban You For Life For Using That Kind Of Language. Your Lack Of Vocabulary Is Obviously Caused From Your Parents Being Brother And Sister--- The Typical Aussie Marriage.

As another Aussie that is a member here, I take great insult to your statements above, I have been to the States a couple of times over the last couple of years and met some great people and will be there in another couple of days for SEMA, and have never seen such racism, I would really really really like to meet you, as I think you need to be taught some manners, The man has apologized for his mistake and still you continue to vilify him, grow up and get a life.

Greg

Thomo5150

10-21-2009, 01:43 AM

Perhaps Gary would like to show us his work. I mean as a senior member he should have been here long enough to have finished a project...

Greg from Aus

10-21-2009, 04:08 AM

Hi Dallas I forgot to welcome you, this is a great site with a lot of great people, the knowledge is outstanding and the vendors are also very helpful.

Greg

Alex396ss

10-21-2009, 04:24 AM

What´s so offending with the titel?

Alex

cluxford

10-21-2009, 04:34 AM

Dallas,

Another Victorian here. Cool XP can't wait to see that on the road, and those Holden ute's rock. I have a friend over from the US right now who if he could take a RHD R8 back with him would buy one tomorrow.

I reckon we do a swap, we'll start sending HSV's to the US and the US can start sending us RHD Camaro's (2010) and ZR1 Vette's. Sounds like a fair swap.

I'm driving on 04 Grange (Daily) and building a 68 camaro. Where are you located love the view in the background, looks outer suburbs.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/general%20photos/Grange_Dec04.jpg

usa-69z

10-21-2009, 04:54 AM

{QUOTE "You Need To Grow Up Kid. If I Ran This Site I Would Ban You For Life For Using That Kind Of Language. Your Lack Of Vocabulary Is Obviously Caused From Your Parents Being Brother And Sister--- The Typical Aussie Marriage"}

Heya Dallas , welcome mate ! im another aussie from NSW..Id like to teach you 'Gary' a lesson also ...you 'gary' really showed what kind of person you really are to everyone...:rofl:

almcbri

10-21-2009, 06:54 AM

Perhaps Gary would like to show us his work. I mean as a senior member he should have been here long enough to have finished a project...

He is a junior member, just like you. Do not associate his comments with mine guys. :thumbsup:

Thomo5150

10-21-2009, 07:07 AM

Looks like I am now a member:lateral: :woot: :woot:

Still like to see what Garry drives or is working on.......

xpsled

10-21-2009, 06:38 PM

I'm driving on 04 Grange (Daily) and building a 68 camaro. Where are you located love the view in the background, looks outer suburbs.
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Love the Grange, was contemplating buying one of those instead of the ute, such a classy looking car. This Camaro sounds like a monster, have you posted a thread or got any pics?
Yes we should be exporting th VE range, the US can have them if we can get a Bumble Bee Camaro.
The pictures of the ute were taken between Sunbury and Gisborne.
Where abouts are you?
And sorry, whats your name?
Dallas

p51mus

10-21-2009, 06:40 PM

Hey Guys. One of my so-called squadron mates was trying tostart some **** with you all when he was surfing the site, on my laptop!!! It can get real boring over hwere. I sincerely apologise for what HE said. I have been on here hundreds of times and I never say anything. I dont blame anyone for getting pissed. I will throw some sand in his bunk or something. I do have a pro-touring 69 Z-28 with a Alum. Brodix 509, full roller, dynoed @ 600 hp. I have a video of the dyno run-- i will post it if I can figure out how to. To answer your question of what I drive--- over here-- F-15 Strike Eagle. Again, I am very sorry for what Cpt. Asshole wrote. This is my 4th and last deployement in Iraq. This site keeps me looking forward to geting back home to my toys! See Ya!!

xpsled

10-21-2009, 06:49 PM

68LS1

10-21-2009, 07:19 PM

G'day, another Victorian, great forum here.

Thread on my car here http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=18143

Daily driver E Series R8 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Auto in Red Hot, same colour I painted convertible.

Can a mod please edit title?

cluxford

10-21-2009, 08:56 PM

Dallas,

My name is Chris, I'm out at Mooroolbark but would be on acreage if I could have convinced the wife, we do have a half acre but would have loved 5.

There is a really comprehensive build thread here
http://www.USMuscle.com.au/Forum/showthread.php?t=115

Here is one I do need to update on Lat-G
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=13405

GregWeld

10-21-2009, 10:16 PM

Well I say WELCOME ALL OF YOU "AUSSIES"... I love your projects (Sorry, not a ute fan) and am glad to see the whole "busted knuckle" welcome band wagon got off to a rough start.

Garry - Glad you "fixed it" - and thanks for helping keep us safe.

Keep the pics of those projects coming! Love 'em!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

sn75

10-21-2009, 10:22 PM

Dallas,

Welcome to the site and nice Falcon :yes:

Oh, and no offense taken on your title ;)

T-Type

10-22-2009, 02:02 AM

love the ute. i seriously need to take a trip down under and check out the offerings over there.

Thomo5150

10-22-2009, 03:10 AM

Hi T-Type. Why don't you buy a body shell from Australia and the fit all the G8 running gear????? Time to think outside the square. Can price a new shell for you if you like.

dmc69

10-22-2009, 11:16 PM

Welcome to the site....Looks like Gary got punked. lol:yes:

70rs

10-22-2009, 11:47 PM

Welcome!! I like the project and the daily driver both! And I REALLY like your title and intro! Good luck with the Falcon and please keep the pictures and updates coming.:cheers:

Flying Dutchman

10-27-2009, 02:59 AM

xpsled

10-28-2009, 04:38 AM

Here's to Garry's Corporal Ahole and tongue in cheek. Heh heh :bow: Hey whaddup wid all that crazy Power Skidding and Burnouts you mates are a doin over there? You guys got rules for that crazy stuff. How much dough can you win at it? :D

Hey mate, your right it is crazy, no rules. It is actually encouraged over here to get everyone on the track instead of doing it on the streets. Some events offer up to $10,000 prize money but i reckon some people do more damage than that just competing. Check out this video, it was taken at an event called Easternats in Melbourne(lots of videos on youtube). I was there and it was one of the funniest things i have ever seen!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX-Sx1YgbSI

Flying Dutchman

10-28-2009, 11:50 PM

Krikes - seen another vid something like that - well, not as funny. :-)

Been watching them vids for some time now. Want to get some of that kind of action over here Stateside. The girl on the other hand.... dunno - might not be legal - but, then on the other hand ........ $10K??? Whoa!:willy: