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 Post subject: Re: The Fairlane & LTD Thread
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:15 pm 
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ahh ok, well thats still better than nothing and will still look decent until I can find a new bonnet. Or I might just use the fairlane grill until then.

EDIT - Just quoted $430 from wreckers for bonnet (no grill), bumper and headlights/indicators. I hate living here.


That's not too bad really.

That's like $15 per indicator, $75 per light, $100 for the bonnet and $150 for the bar.

Are they in the correct colour? That price would probably beat what it would cost finding the parts privately and possible having to paint them too.



Haha you were damn close. $90 for headlights/indicators per side, $120 for the bumper and $130 for the bonnet and yeah in Cardinal but faded a bit. Just found bonnet/bumper in cardinal again for $80 for BOTH privately so I think I might go that route with lights from wreckers. Can't complain really for $260 total now. Just have to get the brackets fixed but waiting to get the lights so it's at least roadworthy to take it to smash repairs.
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 Post subject: Re: The Fairlane & LTD Thread
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:16 pm 
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thats crazy prices. i paid 300 for my DA LTD on lpg and 400 for my DC sans motor and box... perhaps find a cheap dunger on ebay?

oh and if it helps falcon panels fit on the front, but you loose the fairlane look but will get you movile again.


and lukey i thought you were saying the indicator was located below the bump strip... my bad lol

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Fairlane & LTD Thread
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:42 pm 
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thats crazy prices. i paid 300 for my DA LTD on lpg and 400 for my DC sans motor and box... perhaps find a cheap dunger on ebay?

oh and if it helps falcon panels fit on the front, but you loose the fairlane look but will get you movile again.


and lukey i thought you were saying the indicator was located below the bump strip... my bad lol


If I was down that way the dunger idea would be great but there are none up here that I can find. This would be lovely if it wasn't so far away and stayed cheap..

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... K:MEWAX:IT
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 Post subject: Re: The Fairlane & LTD Thread
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:08 pm 
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Oh yeah I have to fit a new inhibitor switch courtesy of Papa Smurf as well - busy busy busy me! you're all welcome to drop in and help too! :lol:


Interesting that you mention that.. i replaced mine today.. would you mind telling me how much you picked yours up for? Mine was 120 bucks!!! :evil: on top of that, i need to get the plate that protects it from the heat of the exhaust... not happy.


Fitted this today - no dramas, but mine didn't have a shield over it, my bro-in-law recently changed his in a SWB model :roll: and his had a shield so wonder what the go is there?

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Fairlane & LTD Thread
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:33 pm 
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So far I managed to get the rear suspension done out with pedders std height coils and comfort gas shocks, in with pedders low coils and red ryder shocks add a 24mm bar for good measure - fun!
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Next coupla days I get to replace the front struts to pedders as well! not bad I have never done anything this big on a later model, I'm used to rear leafs and front shocks not coils and struts!

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Fairlane & LTD Thread
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:44 pm 
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looks really good mate NF/NL's always look really good lowered

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Fairlane & LTD Thread
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:18 pm 
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Beautiful looking car mate.

Whats that I spy on the bootlid there? :o
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 Post subject: Re: The Fairlane & LTD Thread
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:29 pm 
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Beautiful looking car mate.

Whats that I spy on the bootlid there? :o


i noticed that to thought i was tripping

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Fairlane & LTD Thread
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:46 pm 
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Beautiful looking car mate.

Whats that I spy on the bootlid there? :o


i noticed that to thought i was tripping


Just a little universal bobtail spoiler (rubber) I got for it, the usual spoiler seems to only suit some colours and I wanted something to break up the bootlid, funnily some hate it others seem to think it's OK.

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Fairlane & LTD Thread
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:36 am 
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I want one!
Anyhooo
If there are any NA/NC owners that would like a rear louvre, i have one that i have absolutely no use for.. it's in great condition and will gladly give it away to someone that can pick it up.. for that "retro" look... otherwise... in the dumpster!!
let me know via here or pm if you prefer

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 Post subject: Re: The Fairlane & LTD Thread
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:55 pm 
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i would be too far to drive just to pick it up lol.

i have seen those lips on ebay. i was going to buy one for the back of mine... as my boot lid is a 90 degree angle i thought it could extend the boot lid a bit.. something different but decided not to lol

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Fairlane & LTD Thread
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:47 pm 
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Nice upgrades there, how do you find it with the bigger rear bar?

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 Post subject: Re: The Fairlane & LTD Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:25 pm 
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Haven't had much of a chance yet only one run in it yesterday, although it was definitely firmer, but haven't had a chance to give it any great cornering tests due to weather and today I'm changing the front struts to pedders as well.

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Fairlane & LTD Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 8:14 pm 
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Well the front struts are in! thank f#ck I had a mate drop in,never done them b4 but all good now will give the big-a** b**ch a wash to morrow and take a few pics to show the new ride height! 8-)

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Fairlane & LTD Thread
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:00 pm 
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Well done Ross, she'll be cornering on rails now :mrgreen:

 

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