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Old 23-10-2009, 06:26 PM   #31
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Forgot to say, very nice mate, shame it has the wrong transmission in it though!
Ditto, an mine is an auto aswell. Anyway enjoy it John which im sure you will mate
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Old 23-10-2009, 07:52 PM   #32
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still speechless about how cheap you bought this dude.

Freakin unbelievable find. Should increase in value from here on in if you look after it.
I'm more amazed how tidy it is. I would say it's about a 8.5 out of 10.
Once I have buffed it (covered in fine wash scratchs) it will be 9.5 out of 10.
It is beautiful to drive.
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Old 26-10-2009, 12:37 PM   #33
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What's the go with 5 gears?
Fifth is lockup if shifting through ESS. ie 1, 2, 3, 4 (overdrive) & 5 (tranny locked up)
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Old 26-10-2009, 12:52 PM   #34
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How did it go cleaning up the calipers ? last pics I saw the Ticky logo looked bad etc...was it just brake dust etc ?
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Old 26-10-2009, 12:55 PM   #35
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Fifth is lockup if shifting through ESS. ie 1, 2, 3, 4 (overdrive) & 5 (tranny locked up)
I was reading this yesterday. How's the tranny lock up actually work Hords?

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How did it go cleaning up the calipers ? last pics I saw the Ticky logo looked bad etc...was it just brake dust etc ?
Yeah they came up good, I haven't taken the wheels off yet to clean em properly.
Will post a pic later.
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Old 26-10-2009, 03:12 PM   #36
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Wow, $15k; and not even "real" dollars. Good pickup.
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Old 26-10-2009, 05:03 PM   #37
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Fifth is lockup if shifting through ESS. ie 1, 2, 3, 4 (overdrive) & 5 (tranny locked up)
Ah gotcha. When i first got my AU I couldn't work out the gear patterns because the lockup of top is so pronounced that it appeared like a gear change.
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Old 26-10-2009, 07:31 PM   #38
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Ah gotcha. When i first got my AU I couldn't work out the gear patterns because the lockup of top is so pronounced that it appeared like a gear change.
LOL....exactly. To say its a "fifth" gear is putting a positive spin on it for sure. Its just the locking torque converter as fitted to all Falcons ( and T-Series :P ) since the electronic BTR 4-speed auto was first introduced.

Beatiful car 99Ghia. I've loved these since I first saw 012 post up pics of his black T2 many years ago. Much better looking than a T3 IMO, just a shame that didnt get the stroker as well.

One of these with a Kenne Bell kit and a decent manual box would be epic.

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Old 26-10-2009, 09:09 PM   #39
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very nice, very cheap, hope you enjoy it for many years to come
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Old 27-10-2009, 01:16 PM   #40
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Wow, $15k; and not even "real" dollars. Good pickup.
Yeah as I have said I wasn't actually looking for another car,
was just doing my usual Tickford search on Trade Me and well
the rest of the story kinda tells itself. Just couldn't let it pass by
at that price.
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Old 29-10-2009, 05:29 AM   #41
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holy damn that looks amazing!
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Old 29-10-2009, 10:27 PM   #42
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Love the ride, haven't seen a red one since they were NEW. Congrats.
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Old 31-10-2009, 09:51 AM   #43
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Awesome pickup. Well done.

I trust it will provide you with years of great motoring pleasure.

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