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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #2200 on: April 08, 2020, 06:34:11 AM »
The ol Zephyrs were a good car.
They shat all over the Holden's of the time and were right there with the Falcons.

The Valiant were in a league of their own performance wise.

This is the first ever Z car I bought in 1977.
I paid $300 for it.... came with every accessory and nic nak known to mankind at the time.
I also had an XY Falcon wagon at the time.
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« Reply #2201 on: April 08, 2020, 06:40:52 AM »
I was given this 1936 Ford 5 window coupe in 77 as well.
It had raced at the Ekka and Archerfield Speedways under the name of Fruit Loops.

Was pretty good fun until we finally killed it.

Ha ha ha, what a handsome devil I was at age 17
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« Reply #2202 on: April 08, 2020, 06:45:55 AM »
At the old Caboolture Speedway, they use to tuck the ambo's down behind a tree in case some wanker got out of control.

Lucky for them.  ;D
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« Reply #2203 on: April 08, 2020, 06:56:34 AM »
We may not of been fast in the ol V8 sidevalve..... but we were entertaining.  :D
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« Reply #2204 on: April 08, 2020, 10:26:45 AM »
I had a mk4 Zepher about 35 yrs ago. It was an awesome  bit of gear. Came factory with a v6, top loader and an independent rear end. A 302 or 351 would pretty well slip straight in. It looked more or less like a mk4 Cortina with the turret moved back about a foot. Don't  see alot of them in Oz.

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« Reply #2205 on: April 08, 2020, 12:24:48 PM »
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on April 08, 2020, 06:56:34 AM
We may not of been fast in the ol V8 sidevalve..... but we were entertaining.  :D


Nice to know your driving has improved Kev, Now I know where you got your crash avoidence skills in the Caddy from .. Cooloola Cove turn off  springs to mind . ;D 8) 8)
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« Reply #2206 on: April 08, 2020, 12:35:02 PM »
Quote from: Champin on April 08, 2020, 10:26:45 AM
I had a mk4 Zepher about 35 yrs ago. It was an awesome  bit of gear. Came factory with a v6, top loader and an independent rear end. A 302 or 351 would pretty well slip straight in. It looked more or less like a mk4 Cortina with the turret moved back about a foot. Don't  see alot of them in Oz.

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Spare wheel under the front too from memory.
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« Reply #2207 on: April 08, 2020, 12:47:38 PM »
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« Reply #2208 on: April 08, 2020, 12:53:42 PM »
Quote from: Bird on April 08, 2020, 12:47:38 PM
like this?

https://www.justcars.com.au/cars-for-sale/1969-ford-zephyr-mk4/JCW1342880

Yep, that's it. They didn't like hot days and traffic combined, unless the cooling system was spot on.
A car a bit ahead of its time really.
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« Reply #2209 on: April 08, 2020, 03:25:50 PM »
This photo from our drag racing days appeared n the Drag Racing History and Memorabilia facebook page today.

Its pretty cool, old stuff coming out of everywhere. Makes me want to go racing again.

This would be about 96 and i'm pretty sure its the Winternationals.
Would only be running 8:00's or 8:10's here.
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« Reply #2210 on: April 08, 2020, 04:26:42 PM »
Quote from: Bird on April 08, 2020, 12:47:38 PM
like this?

https://www.justcars.com.au/cars-for-sale/1969-ford-zephyr-mk4/JCW1342880
Yep thats the jigger. Rip the spare out chuck in a 3 core radiator, 351, glue an HR grill on the front and Roberts you mothers brother.

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« Reply #2211 on: April 09, 2020, 02:42:02 PM »
What is it... ??

seen it twice in 2 days in Colouredburn with no plates :)
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« Reply #2212 on: April 09, 2020, 02:43:35 PM »
Quote from: Bird on April 09, 2020, 02:42:02 PM
What is it... ??

seen it twice in 2 days in Colouredburn with no plates :)

Rootes group product, not 100% sure on more than that though.
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« Reply #2213 on: April 09, 2020, 02:51:12 PM »
Hillman Gazelle 2 door couple, I believe.
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« Reply #2214 on: April 09, 2020, 03:35:44 PM »
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« Reply #2215 on: April 09, 2020, 03:44:55 PM »
YEP.....  ;D
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« Reply #2216 on: April 09, 2020, 10:20:41 PM »
Hey Kev, saw this today at Yamanto shops.
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« Reply #2217 on: April 09, 2020, 10:21:34 PM »
Bugga, why did it post upside down ???
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« Reply #2218 on: April 09, 2020, 11:08:11 PM »
..Got me beat.
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« Reply #2219 on: April 10, 2020, 04:06:42 AM »
Quote from: Rob Mac on April 09, 2020, 10:20:41 PM
Hey Kev, saw this today at Yamanto shops.
cheers

Gotta love a Caddy that's out and being used as intended.
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« Reply #2220 on: April 10, 2020, 11:03:44 AM »
Looks pretty cool ..
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10220265015190521&set=pcb.3514428198586307&type=3&__tn__=HH-R&eid=ARDFA3BbaW-e4X-uTAxm-jx6XfpFzrhc_blf_DkWI55EPdEKRGhJQc7rPrWJVBhBE4OIM-q7L4n0V2hW
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« Reply #2221 on: April 10, 2020, 11:06:24 AM »
Quote from: gronk on April 10, 2020, 11:03:44 AM
Looks pretty cool ..
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10220265015190521&set=pcb.3514428198586307&type=3&__tn__=HH-R&eid=ARDFA3BbaW-e4X-uTAxm-jx6XfpFzrhc_blf_DkWI55EPdEKRGhJQc7rPrWJVBhBE4OIM-q7L4n0V2hW

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« Reply #2222 on: April 10, 2020, 06:32:01 PM »
Quote from: plusnq on April 10, 2020, 11:06:24 AM
Says link is broken ?

Just went on it now and still working.
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« Reply #2223 on: April 11, 2020, 12:24:33 AM »
Quote from: gronk on April 10, 2020, 06:32:01 PM
Just went on it now and still working.
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« Reply #2224 on: April 11, 2020, 08:20:34 AM »
See if that works......the images were on a buy swap and sell thing on my facebook, so maybe others couldn't see it because of that ???
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