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30-05-2013, 01:45 AM
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Too many Fords........ :)
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Sorry for this thread, like many enthusiasts on here, I'm just feeling so sick to the stomach, at the prospect of loosing the falcon ute platform too, on top of the falcon sedan.
Apart from being an awesome workhorse.  ......... does this mean the end of my favorite race series - the V8 Brute Utes?http://www.v8utes.com.au/ Does this mean no more Holden/Ford rivalry? I really came to love the Brute Utes, (apart from the awesome driving antics) because the vehicles are so close to stock - like how the Bathurst 1000 race used to be. To me, it makes the races so much more realistic, and fun to watch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rUPcu5-yEI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vstn7UNO3os Damn I'm feeling sad. Ford..... what have you done? 
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Current Projects 97 EL V8 wagon - cool cruiser, or street bruiser?  CLICKY 93 XG panel van - at your door in 60 secs, or the first hr is FREE........ yep, that's the goal.  95 XG ute - awaiting a head gasket...... grrrrr. 74 XB GS pano..... factory optioned with all the good stuff..... not much there now.  ........long term resto.XB Coupe and Van TV Ad you know........ there's a little bit of Bathurst in every Ford Falcon.... think about it 
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30-05-2013, 01:48 AM
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meh.
 
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Considering even some are still road registered, I'd hate to see it finish up...
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30-05-2013, 08:19 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I am sure their was talk recently about moving away from the Falcon, Commodore only series & introducing Rangers, Colorado's, Tritons etc. Series organizers obviously knew the writing was on the wall in reguards to the Falcon.
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30-05-2013, 09:52 AM
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30-05-2013, 10:03 AM
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30-05-2013, 09:59 AM
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Yes, There are big ads in Auto Action how the Utes are undergoing a review with the hopes of moving to the SUV based Utes in the future. Still lots of details to sort out. Live whether they'll be V8 or not.....
I wonder whether circuit racing is their thing - or should they be doing motorcross style off-road races on the in-field during V8 events? Lukeyson
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30-05-2013, 10:02 AM
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Starter Motor
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turbo diesel ute series, i'd pay to see that
 FPV could always drop a coyote in a Ranger and then use that to keep racing V8's. |
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30-05-2013, 11:06 AM
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I am Groot
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6 months ago, this is why AFF has a Motorsport section...
 http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11383627
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30-05-2013, 12:49 PM
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Too many Fords........ :)
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Just imagine, what we'll know, tomorrow.
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Current Projects 97 EL V8 wagon - cool cruiser, or street bruiser? CLICKY 93 XG panel van - at your door in 60 secs, or the first hr is FREE........ yep, that's the goal. 95 XG ute - awaiting a head gasket...... grrrrr. 74 XB GS pano..... factory optioned with all the good stuff..... not much there now. ........long term resto.XB Coupe and Van TV Ad you know........ there's a little bit of Bathurst in every Ford Falcon.... think about it
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30-05-2013, 01:24 PM
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30-05-2013, 11:07 AM
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I saw a 2wd PX Ranger - standard height not high rider the other day - looked quite mean.
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30-05-2013, 03:53 PM
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Lukeyson
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Many of us thought GM and Holden would go under in the financial crisis when they went bankrupt. That was staring us in the face too.
Lukeyson
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30-05-2013, 04:35 PM
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30-05-2013, 06:14 PM
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Too many Fords........ :)
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It means nothing is certain, until it actually happens.
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Current Projects 97 EL V8 wagon - cool cruiser, or street bruiser? CLICKY 93 XG panel van - at your door in 60 secs, or the first hr is FREE........ yep, that's the goal. 95 XG ute - awaiting a head gasket...... grrrrr. 74 XB GS pano..... factory optioned with all the good stuff..... not much there now. ........long term resto.XB Coupe and Van TV Ad you know........ there's a little bit of Bathurst in every Ford Falcon.... think about it
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