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IN THE SADDLE
Nathan Wellington, Editor
day Guys, Welcome to Australian Mustang and Ford Magazine. I certainly hope you enjoy what weve put together for you. I am excited to be involved in the first periodical title in Australia to focus on Mustangs and I look forward to a continued involvement in the local Ford scene. When a distinct gap appeared in the market early this year, many customers and long term associates were left wanting alternative Ford material. These sentiments were shared by many readers and so the title was born. Instead of producing another Ford magazine with an occasional Mustang feature car, I have decided to embrace the ever-evolving Mustang culture. Lets face it; they remain the dream ride for most Ford enthusiasts. Weve engaged the top photographers in Oz to bring you stunning images of the great Mustangs and Fords built by you guys. The creative input is a mix of familiar and new names, all of who will bring something unique to the pages you read. AMFM will be proudly printed in Australia, enabling us to provide the most up-to-date news and events from the Blue Oval world. It is with great pleasure that I introduce Rudi Baker as a regular contributor. Rudi owns a cool 66 Fastback Mustang and is the son of music historian and aficionado Glenn A. Baker. Youll get to see and read about his stang in Issue 2. Combining his Mustang passion with his genetically inspired interest in history, Rudi is going to dig around the archives to give us a unique insight into cars, culture, music and media. We will continue to forge a close working relationship with FPV to bring you all the latest from the factory range of performance Fords and we kick it off this issue with a candid interview When a distinct gap in the with Rod Barrett. I am also thrilled to announce that through their market appeared early support we are able to offer the opportunity for one lucky reader to this year, many customers win a hot lap in one of the FPR V8 Supercars. All you need to do is take and long term associates up a subscription to go into the draw. Speaking of late model muscle, I would also like to welcome and were left wanting more... introduce Craig Dean from Mustang Motorsport. Craig has extensive Mustang history and knowledge and will bring you all latest news on the Marque front as well as in depth features on late model Mustangs, both factory and modified. Lastly, I suppose I should introduce myself so you know whos steering this ship. My name is Nathan Wellington and like many of you, I was born with blue blood in my veins. At an early, impressionable age I was heavily influenced by the sight and sound of Allan Moffats 69 Trans Am Mustang and later, his awesome Falcon coupes racing around my local track at Amaroo Park in Sydney. When you have the opportunity to witness and remember something so spectacular, the visions stay with you forever and theyve instilled a passion that still burns deep. These early influences and passion first came to life in the early/mid-nineties when I built two of my favourite Fords an XB Coupe followed by the 67 Fastback Mustang. A few of you may remember the QIK 067 plated, Guards Red Mustang which was featured in a few magazines at the time, it ran a Hilborn injected Windsor in what may have been termed an early restomod. The gunmetal grey coupe was a little more sedate but still packed a decent punch with its 400hp 351 Cleveland. These days I am champing at the bit to unleash the Project QIK 429 build. Readers of AM FM will be able to follow the detailed build of this vehicle which I hope provides you with plenty of information and maybe some inspiration for your own ride. My inspiration for this build can be contributed solely to the influence of Allan Moffat and his Boss 302 Trans Am all those years ago! I look forward to watching the title grow to become an integral part of the local Mustang and Ford scene and I hope you can join us for the ride. Drop me a line or send through an email we want your feedback on producing the best mag possible. Until next Issue.
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THE STABLE
Story: Craig Dean, Pics: Simon Adams/Redbolt
With the release of the new Mustang in 2004 the retro look following the theme of the 1967/8 Mustang GT Fastback has been well received by the die hard Mustang lovers and enthusiast in the USA, and now the popularity in Australia is gathering momentum as just like the 60s you can option a Mustang any way you like to give it your personal touch.
2005 Mustang GT with Boy Racer Body Kit (Mineral Grey Metallic) - 225kw(300hp)
he Mustang is like no other automotive marque in the world. It is loved by everyone, whether they follow Ford, Holden, Chev, Ferrari or whatever! Since the Mustangs birth in 1964, it has had an unprecedented following, and today the passion lives on. I have been involved with Mustangs since the 80s and, although Mustangs form the basis of our business, we do it because we love it. Our business has grown out of our passion, which means we love what we do, and we believe it shows in our work. Every Mustang we have an involvement with be it importing, converting, upgrading, modifying or servicing we treat as our own. Every Mustang deserves perfection at every level. We have a great understanding and appreciation of the passion that people have for their Mustang. At every display, show, concourse or motorsport event we attend, we are inundated by fanatical people who live and breathe Mustangs and so do we! We love meeting Mustang lovers, and look forward to bringing you some of the most interesting and exciting late model Mustangs and information in each issue. Over coming issues, we will present all manner of Mustangs, along with an array of specifications, features and other information. From the latest model Mustang GTs right through the range of Shelby, Roush and Saleens models including the daddy of all Mustangs, the Shelby GT500 Super Snake we will feature some of the best and most interesting Mustangs in the country. And we might even sneak in one of the only right hand drive Ford GT supercars in the world! In this issue we are presenting you with a bevy of beautiful vehicles to wet your appetite for what is to come. Come on a journey with us into the world of late model Mustangs...
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o be launched in early October, the new FPV GS and GT model ranges will both be powered by all-new lightweight 5.0 litre supercharged Ford V8 engines producing 315kW and 335kW of power respectively. Both engine configurations are more powerful, more fuel efficient and cleaner than any engines previously offered by FPV. Developed locally by Prodrive in a $40 million program, the new FPV engines are based on the Coyote Ford V8 first introduced in the American Ford Mustang at the beginning of this year. The new supercharged V8 engine program represents FPVs biggest-ever investment in the Australian market, and has been the most extensive and exhaustive development program weve ever undertaken, Prodrive Asia-Pacific Managing Director Bryan Mears said today. The outcome is phenomenal these engines are brilliantly responsive, their performance is sensational, and they will take our next generation of FPV models to a level thats simply unmatched by anyone else. FPVs first-ever supercharged engine, the new V8 is a sophisticated all-aluminium design with double overhead cams and 32 valves configuration, and is fully EuroIV compliant. Its lightweight and compact size the Coyote engine is 47kg lighter than the outgoing 5.4 litre Boss 315kW engine also offers packaging benefits which enhance the handling performance of FPVs new GS and GT ranges. The base of the new FPV V8 engine is imported from America in component form and each one is hand-assembled locally by FPV, utilising extensive Australianmade componentry. Its important to emphasise just how Australian these engines are, Bryan Mears said. Although the basis of the engine is imported, all the components utilised in the supercharged configuration are locally sourced, and the engines are completely hand-made by the team at FPV in Melbourne. Heart of the Australian engine specification is a Harrop Engineering-developed supercharger utilising Eaton TVS technology.
hand-made componentry to trial various configurations, until a final specification was locked in, utilising pre-production parts and then final production components. Engine power levels, torque curves and emission outputs were all refined throughout this process. One aspect of the program that was very important to us was the aural output of the engine it is at the heart of the FPV brand that the engine sounds right as well as means business, so we put enormous effort into that, Bryan Mears confirmed. Youre going to love the outcome! Finally, verification prototypes then embarked on an exhaustive 170,000 kilometre durability program around Australia, before the engineering program was signed off in July 2010.
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FPV will offer customers two engine specifications when the new GS and GT ranges go on sale in October. The GS-spec engine produces 315kW of power at 5750 rpm and 545Nm of torque, from an incredible 2000 to 5500rpm! Official fuel consumption and emissions figures* for the 315kW engine are as follows: GS Manual Sedan 13.6 l/100km, 324 g/km CO2 GS Auto Sedan 13.7 l/100km, 325 g/km CO2 GS Manual - 14.0 l/100km, 333 g/km CO2 GS Auto Ute - 14.2l/100km, 335 g/km CO2 The GT-spec engine produces 335kW of power at 5750-6000 rpm and 570Nm of torque between 2200 & 5500rpm. Its official fuel consumption and emissions figures* are as follows: GT/GTP Manual Sedan -13.6 l/100km, 324 g/km CO2 GT/GTP/GTE Auto Sedan -13.7 l/100km, 325 g/km CO2 * Combined cycle; tested to ADR81/02
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
FPV began its development of the new GS and GT engines in 2007, initially with a 5.4 litre XR8 mule engine fitted with a supercharger and custom manifolds. This was used for cooling system development and initial engine calibration strategy development before the first of three levels of prototypes were built around the 5.0 litre Coyote Mustang engine. Each of these prototypes advanced development of the engine, at first with
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V2G ENGINE (GT) 335 kW (DIN) @ 5750-6000 RPM (450hp & 422lb/ft) 570 Nm (DIN) @ 2200 - 5500 RPM
V2X ENGINE (GS) 315 kW (DIN) @ 5750 RPM (422hp & 404lb/ft) 545 Nm (DIN) @ 2000 - 5500 RPM EXHAUST MANIFOLDS new cast stainless steel high flow EU4 exhaust manifolds optimised for cylinder flow balance and emissions performance SUPERCHARGER INLET DUCT AND ETB ASSY new cast aluminium high-flow supercharger inlet duct 75mm electronic throttle body SUPERCHARGER ASSEMBLY Harrop / Eaton designed HTV 1900 front drive, rear entry supercharger featuring: - Eaton TVS 6th generation rotor set - 1.9l per revolution displacement - torsional decoupler in supercharger drive shaft for optimised NVH - PCM controlled inlet bypass valve - bypass operation for vacuum and boosted conditions INTAKE MANIFOLD new two-piece cast aluminium intake manifold supercharger mounted under intake plenum as low as possible in engine vee providing: - optimised weight distribution / lower centre of gravity - optimised NVH - optimised air path and runner tuning - optimised engine performance tuned length intake runners features supercharger outlet air diffuser which - controls air charge motion out of the supercharger - delivers ideal cylinder to cylinder flow balance
CRANKSHAFT forged steel crank unique Miami engine balance specification CRANK SHAFT DAMPER twin-sheave pulley supports - 8pk supercharger drive system on rear sheave - 6pk water pump and alternator drive on front sheave unique frequency / damper tune CON-ROD new high strength powder sintered forged con-rod to suit supercharged application PISTON, RING AND PIN new generation light-weight high strength piston and ring pack hard anodised top ring groove floating pin design nitrided steel piston pin FEAD (Front end accessory drive) 2 drive systems 1 x 8pk belt which drives supercharger, power steering and AC compressor 1 x 6pk belt which drives water pump and alternator LUBRICATION SYSTEM new cast aluminium high-volume winged oil pan cast in baffles for oil control under heavy cornering, braking, acceleration G-rotor style oil pump full length composite windage tray engine oil cooler IGNITION SYSTEM coil on plug new iridium fine electrode tip spark plugs
NEW FIRING ORDER FOR REDUCED CRANKSHAFT AND ENGINE VIBRATION 1, 5, 4, 8, 6, 3, 7, 2 ENGINE BLOCK Aluminium deep skirted block 6-bolt cross bolted mains steel press in cylinder liners piston squirting jets for low piston temps and increased durability CYLINDER HEADS high-flow 4 valve DOHC 32V roller finger followers pent roof combustion chambers 55.98cc combustion chamber volumes VALVE TRAIN intake valves - 2 x 37mm - chrome plated steel material exhaust valves - 2 x 31mm - high temp. chrome plated inconel material 12mm intake valve lift 11mm exhaust valve lift chain-driven cam drive system variable intake valve timing fixed exhaust valve timing common intake and exhaust valve springs, retainers, collets, seals
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AM/FM: Why did you choose to include local suppliers for this development as opposed to importing fully developed and assembled versions? Rod B: The story is, this is not a crate engine, and we are at pains to point this out! We havent just imported an engine and fitted it into our chassis, it really is a componentry exercise using the basis of the Coyote engine. For all the hardware development that was required it was easier to work with local suppliers and we wanted it to be a locally made engine. The big part of the engine is with Harrop and who, together with Eaton, have packaged it up theyre about 15 minutes away from here. Weve used many local companies in the development and production stages, the obvious advantages include the efficiency of working in a common time zone, and supporting our local economy. Weve done it this way before with the 5.4 Litre engine program. I am proud to say this is an Australian assembled engine using 35 to 40% of locally produced parts. AM /FM : We heard at the engine release yesterday that there has been a huge investment by FPV of approx. $40 million in the Miami Project. This would appear to be a positive show of confidence in the support of future performance for FPV fans here. What do you see the return on investment timeline being? Rod B: We didnt do it because we know Falcon is going to stop and we didnt do it because we know Falcon is going to keep going. The cycle plan for the Falcon is out to 2014; after that we havent had discussions with Ford. We have faith in what we are about to build and release as being a highly successful car. We are geared up to produce as many as we can get orders for. It is an exciting time for FPV, its a huge investment for FPV. In the long term you dont build things to not get your money back and well do that in the time weve allocated for. AM/FM : The obvious historical similarities of the Original GT vs GSs pricing / equipment specs and recent collectability would seem to reflect a readymade reputation and acceptance of FPVs marketing of the new GS models. Can you tell us a little on how this new model came to be part of the FPV line-up? Rod B: We originally produced 250 sedans and 75 utes all of which were wholesaled to dealers within a couple of weeks. The idea was to have a look at a low cost entry level FPV and provide a car as an introduction to what we were going to do this year and see how it went. We took the retro Ford name from the late 60s /70s and used the same logo redesigned into 2009 graphically, name wise and what it represented was exactly the same as what it represented back in 1969. It was a GS, you could buy a base car and add bits to it as you liked. It was a great success and thats important to what we were about to do this year in giving people an entry level FPV priced in the mid $50s. AM/FM : Weve just been privy to the awesome supercharged Coyote engine packages to be unleashed, surely with the world wide acclaim of the current Shelby Super Snake Mustangs performance the time is right for the development of an FVP GTHO? Rod B: I would love to be part of the team that brings a new FPV GTHO into fruition, youre absolutely right, with this new engine package we have every chance now to do that its whether we will, and its whether the board wants to go ahead ROD BARRETT FPV G.M. INTERVIEW 30th AUG 2010. AM/FM: Will all V8 based FPV models run the supercharged versions of the Coyote or will there be normally aspirated versions? Rod B: All will be supercharged. What was the timeline in developing the new Coyote engineering packages? Rod B: In 2007 FPV considered many engines put forward under the Ford family, including U.S based and Jaguar at the time but chose to develop a package derived from the 5.0 litre Coyote. The problem with the normally aspirated Coyote package was that it only produced a little over 300 kW and that wasnt enough we were already at 315. The engine was a great base, all alloy V8, double overhead cam, variable cam timing, all good - but it didnt have enough herbs! So they set about looking at forced induction the supercharger route was chosen due to engineering advantages over turbos, and, as we all know the supercharger produces boost without lag.
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with it, whether management wants to go ahead with it. I would always niggle that we should do that car. In recent times though, you think do you let sleeping dogs lay, do you let that car (pointing to the framed GTHO XY PH3 Vermillion Fire hanging in his office) rest and leave it as it is and then come out with something that individually sets the standard in the fast Falcon range as a Ford Performance Vehicle, a new GTHO not by name but by nature or by myth. This is the greatest 4 door Australian saloon car ever produced, its only available in limited numbers and its only available in limited colour range, and this is what you should consider as a replacement for GTHO. Are we considering it right here right now? no we are not. AM/FM But there is drive in your section and branch and the passion is there? With some of the individuals that drove the development of the earlier cars culminating in the Phase 3 your Al Turners and your Bill Bourkes and the obvious passion and drive in them at the time of Total Performance, that enthusiasm obviously makes the difference? Rod B: Youre absolutely right and Al Turners in Australia at the moment, Ive met with him and spoken to him a few times over the past couple of weeks not about the new GTHO but about the old GTHO. It would be lovely in 40 years time for someone to look back and say that he was there at FPV and was part of the Team that re created an Icon. Id love that because Ive been passionate and hopefully knowledgeable about my fast Fords for many years and that would be great, but at the end of the day its not my decision, although every morning I open that door to my office I look up there again points to the framed Phase 3.
AM/FM: We have received feedback from many of the Ford faithful that they require a model which caters for extremely high performance track based activities for Club days etc. Does FPV have plans to cater for these requests? Rob B: Lets just revert back to the GTHO conversation for just a moment, we may choose in the future to bring a car which we believe is of GTHO mythology that may not be called GTHO but it may have all the attributes of your aforementioned statement.
AMFM: As the main influence and inspiration behind our QIK 429 Project, we graciously accept your offer to have FPVs Ambassador Mr Allan Moffat unveil the completed product. This activity will create a great moment in the projects coverage. Can you tell us how Allan came to be FPVs Ambassador, who drove the decision and what the association timeline will be? Rod B: It was my decision because I believe Allan Moffat is Ford and Ford Racing, I believe that people that buy our cars relate to Allan Moffat equally as they relate to Steve Richards or Mark Winterbottom. What got me about Allan was seeing him work at Australian Muscle Car Masters the last 2 years and seeing him pull a queue of 150 200 metres everywhere he goes. We are currently running a program called An Evening with Allan Moffat where he and I sit down, 2 chairs/2 mics and talk, which is quite entertaining. I just feel that he really is an asset to us, we do a lot of stuff around Bathurst and Allan has won Bathurst 4 Times all in Falcons, all in GTs, that said - if youre going to get an Ambassador why dont you get someone that relates to the brand, someone that relates to the joint venture partner in Ford and someone that relates to your audience, which I think weve captured Allan perfectly in this way. He is a great Ambassador, its just a year by year sort of thing, but at the moment in his first year hes done a wonderful job for us and hes become a really good friend theres no reason Allans association with FPV wont continue well into the future.
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AM/FM : With this extensive investment in the Miami Powerplant, do you see the opportunity to export the package to offshore locations? Rod B: There are markets around the world where I think this engine would be a very successful one none more so than back where it came from. I think Bryan (Mears) and Prodrive and FPV would definitely be looking at opportunities outside of Australia and New Zealand.
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Round 1 - Clipsal
C1: Bowes Battlescarred stang had the raw speed but no results C2: Jim Richards in the Shannons Falcon Sprint C3: Delighted, gentleman Jim congratulates Miedecke unaware he would inherit the series lead just days later
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C4: Pretty in Pink - the famed Ford Falcon phase IV made its worldwide race debut in the hands of Leanne Tander C5: Stillwell Mustang made a welcome return to the field C6: While the McAlister mustang made a welcome return to form
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Round 2 - Winton
he 2010 Touring Car Masters presented by Autobarn season kicked off its biggest season so far amid the fanfare of the Clipsal 500, with 36 entries and all eyes on the newly-acquired 69 Mustang of former V8 Supercar legend, John Bowe. A wobble in the very first practice session saw Bowe put his brand new Pony into the wall in the first couple of laps, prematurely ending his session. Rebounding like the champion he is, Bowe put the famed, and slightly battle scarred, number 18 on pole. After a truly dominant 2009 championship, the Boss Mustang of reigning champ Gavin Bullas delivered the first blow of the 2010 season, taking out race one at Clipsal, outpacing pole sitter Bowe. The Bullas-Bowe Mustangs traded paint in a physical exchange throughout the remaining two races, leaving the Ford-powered Shannons Falcon Sprint of megastar Jim Richards to battle Andrew Miedeckes Camaro for the race lead. In the end, Miedecke took the race two win ahead of the Fords of Bowe and Richards. With Miedecke and Richards balanced on equal points going into the final race, it set up a nail biting decider as the pair lined up on the front row of the
grid for the final nine-lap dash. Miedecke got the jump off the start line and while Richards pushed him all the way to the start line, the Camaro held firm at the front of the field to take both the race win and a dream debut round victory for ex-V8 Supercar driver Miedecke. That was to be the Generals only victory for the first half of the 2010 title chase. Following the round one victory, in a display of outstanding sportsmanship, Miedeckes team voluntarily nominated Clipsal as their dropped points round after finding the car was not compliant for the meeting. While Miedecke remained the round one winner, dropping his points for the round elevated runner up Jim Richards to the Group 1 championship points lead. In the Group 2 battle, Clipsal was a Porsche playground with South Australian Bernie Stack invincible on his home turf. It was the 64 Mustang Coupe of Ian McAlister who was the big surprise, scoring a podium finish in a welcome return to form after a shocker 2009 season. It was the newly-established under two-litre/ Group 3 title battle that gave Ford its first Touring Car Masters round win for 2010 as the popular purple Escort of Phillip Showers to its first TCM victory. Round two at Victorias Winton Raceway and it was once again Bowes Mustang on pole, but this time he was able to translate his qualifying speed into race results, scoring not only his first >>>
W1: Bowe Leads! W2: Its all about Bowe W3: Tander gave the Phase IV its fIrst ever podium W4: Fords top three in the championship W5: Leanne Tander in the XA GT Cockpit W6: Richards looked good but it ended badly W7: Bullas black flag for blocking unleashed Bowe W8: Another podium for McAlister
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race win of the season but his first three wins in a spectacular clean sweep for the overall round victory and the series lead. As Bowe checked out, the rest of the field were left to squabble over the remaining podium places. It was Richards who looked to have the goods for the runner up position after finishing second in the first two races, but he fell down the order when a fire caused him to pull off the circuit with smoke pouring from the Falcons cockpit in a dramatic exit on the penultimate lap of race three. With Bullas Mustang also out of contention after being pinged with a drive through for blocking, it was Miedecke who romped home in second place ahead of Leanne Tander who did a spectacular job to get on the podium in only the second round for the much publicised Phase IV Falcon XA GT, which made its world race debut in the previous round at Clipsal. In Group 2, it was again Stacks 911 Porsche on top of the dais, but this time it wasnt all his own way. With one win in his pocket, Stack was runner up to the XU-1 Torana of 2009 Champ Trevor Talbot in race two, and then played second fiddle to the 68
Mustang of returning TCM racer Chris Stillwell. Stack took top honours in the Group 2 round results edging ahead of the Mustangs of Stillwell in second and McAlister in third. On his home turf, the Showers Ford Escort took its second victory to further extend his points lead in Group 3. Trekking to the Top End for round three, Bowe was again the pole master with his third consecutive pole position. Unlike Winton, Bowe and the #18 Mustang struggled with heat related issues and couldnt match the race pace of Richards Shannons Falcon with Richards leading Bowe across the line for race one. Bullas Mustang and Brad Tilleys XY GT Falcon crossed the line next to see Fords fill the top four places. In race two, Richards was again in a league of his own and left behind the Mustang v Mustang battle of Bullas and Bowe with Bowe this time settling for third behind the reigning champion. In almost a reverse carbon copy of Winton, Richards took the final race win for a clean sweep of the round and assumed the series lead, while Bowe
exited the final race in a cloud of smoke from a broken oil line on the penultimate lap and finished well down the order. With Bullas secure in second place, Bowes departure opened the door for Tilleys first podium of the season, giving Ford its first podium lockout of the season. In Group 2, Stack finally stumbled and the Valiant Pacer of Cameron Tilley took a clean sweep for the round win. The Mustangs of McAlister and Stillwell jostled for the remaining podium positions with the revitalised McAlister, the only driver to have appeared on the podium at each round so far, narrowly ahead of Stillwell in third. Showers dominance came to an end in the Group 3 battle as the exotic Alfa Romeo GTAM of Tony Karanfilovski scored a clean sweep and his first round win in the series, with Showers home in second. After a long mid-season break, the Touring Car Masters action resumed at Eastern Creek Raceway for the Muscle Car Masters event....Stay tuned for coverage next issue. AMFM
Round 3 - Darwin
The Field snakes around Hidden Valley D2: Numero Uno D3: JB puzzled about Jims speed D4: Richard Leads D5: Mustang VS Mustang D6: Wheels Up Tilley D7: Group 2 was closer than ever! D8: Darwin was Jims playground D9: Ford 1-2-3 D10: White Lightning D11: Doh its all over
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BADDS MUSTANG
Story: Warren Day, Pics: Chris Thorogood
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ike so many, Aaron developed a fatal attraction for Eleanor after watching Gone in 60 Seconds. This interest awoke Rons inner revhead with the thought of creating an oz-built Baddeley version. You see, Ron is no stranger to high performance four wheeled machinery. Over a twenty year period in America, he worked on a variety of race cars that culminated in being Chief Mechanic for Mario Andrettis Indy Car. Armed with his vision of classic 60s style with a hint of new technology, the search was on for a suitable build car, not an easy task these days due to the Eleanor influence. Finally it was a local importer in Melbourne that came up with the goods. The 289 powered, three speed version was seemingly a good starting point. So many times we hear at this point that the car is an absolute lemon but after Ron had it carefully bead blasted back to bare metal he knew he was lucky enough to have found a gem.
Ron was soon in contact with Pete Smith at East Coast Mustang Parts to commence acquiring all the necessary parts and it was he who suggested the Kinsmore Brothers, Luke and Troy to take care of the paint and panel work. The Mustang soon took up residence at their Slammed Creations workshop where Luke began prepping the body for paint. Having dealt with the minor rust and body work he then began fitting up the body kit. This proved much more involved than you might think. There was a significant amount of refining and re-fibreglassing to get a perfect fit, not to mention the fact the kit didnt include mounting brackets for lights and grilles, all of which were also designed and made by Luke. Between Ron and Luke they added functionality to the scoops by fitting ducting to cool the brakes while others ventilate the cabin. Luke also did a number on the engine bay, seam welding all the joins and generally smoothing the
inner panels for a much cleaner appearance. The roll cage is also Lukes handywork.
At Slammed Creations Luke and Troy regularly exercise their artistic flair through not only amazing artwork but also in the construction of cars where ideas can run wild.
While on the interior Luke developed the concept for the console and with Rons approval fabricated what is now a striking feature of the trim, thanks also to Troys paintwork. Together they successfully integrated the racing stripe theme from the outside to the interior. When Luke had finished his fabrication and panel work, Troy stepped in to lay on the colour and instead of going with the usual Eleanor flow of grey and black, Ron decided again on some further individuality by opting for Torch Red with white stripes. In a car park full of Eleanor clones, this Baddeley version would certainly stand out from the crowd. Again, it >>
This was a car with no apparent accident damage and rust was limited to some minor spots in the rear quarters. Jackpot!
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the engine Ron reckons ronger than is st never a anticipated bad thing.
Braced and ready to race - the engine bay looks all business.
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In front of family and fr iends, Ron presents Aa ron with his new driver.
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s practical, The boot remain om for the esky! theres enough ro even extended to The stripe work e little things... the cage its th
was the conceptual thinking of Troy that suggested with 500 horsepower up front. Ron fitted a vacuum the continuation of the stripes under the boot and tank that lives in the boot, co-habiting with the bonnet. With Rons nod Troy went ahead with them battery and fire extinguisher. Ron made up his own handbrake system that incorporates its own calliper and they are a focal point of the paintwork. Ron went Stateside to source a lot of the on each rear wheel that, through a pair of stainless suspension and brake components. Almost all the steel pulleys, cables and adjuster, hooks up to the original front end has been replaced with a Total original handbrake lever. Since moving to Australia some 26 years Control Products coil over conversion kit that also incorporates a rack and pinion conversion. The latter ago, Ron has become friends with Peter Orger at Orger Engines so its only in turn connects to a Flaming natural he took care of the River billet steering column. A Ron reports the grunt department. The 351 bump steer kit was also fitted rear is nice and tight Cleveland now operates at allowing plenty of adjustment a 6.0 litre capacity courtesy and you cant miss the strut tower and overall the car of a Scat crank and rods. brace, also from the Total Control handles really well Forged pistons fill the bores catalogue. Mid-ship there are giving an unleaded friendly subframe connectors while down the back the nine inch is still suspended on leaf compression ratio of 9.75:1. The aluminium AFD springs but has supporting roles from a Maier Racing heads were given a tickle before being fitted with panhard rod and Caltrac traction bars. Ron reports 2.15 and 1.65 valves and Crane roller rockers. the rear is nice and tight and overall the car handles The heads are held firm by an ARP stud kit. The Crane valve-train continues with a hydraulic roller really well. Behind the 17 GT40 style wheels reside 13 cam boasting .609 thou lift and .294 thou duration. slotted rotors and four spot callipers from the Induction functions are performed by a 750 cfm Stainless Steel Brake Company - almost a must Demon carb atop a TFC manifold. Hooker headers >>
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extract the burnt gases, sending it rearward through brake package, you can see how this could be a very twin 2.5 pipes. While 500 horsepower could lively and fun car to drive. possibly be better served by a bigger carb and The last member to be brought into the build fold bigger exhaust, Ron and Peter opted for the smaller was Rod the Trimmer who kept alive a lot of the versions to improve driveability. Even considering traditional 60s Mustang feel through his trim work. the high lift cam, Ron says that even when you nail The standard style of the seats remain but have been it at 1700rpm in fourth it pulls away hard, much upgraded with leather covering while door trims, stronger than originally anticipated. MSD plays a carpet and hood-lining are standard black materials. starring role in the spark and ignition department The interior has been accentuated with stainless while a large alloy radiator and twin thermo fans appointments such as the instrument panel, pedals, keep the temp under scuff plates, shifter boot control. On the subject surround and vents. Ron says that even when of spark, Scott Green Seeing as Aaron resides you nail it at 1700rpm was the guy called back in the States these days, in fourth it pulls away in to take care of the unfortunately the stang will electrical spaghetti. be shipped there for him to hard, much stronger than This was naturally enjoy but prior to this, Ron originally anticipated. hidden in the engine would like to participate in bay which also a show or two to see how it contributes to the clean look under the hood and his would stack up against other Oz-built Mustangs. If expertise ensures everything functions reliably. youre lucky enough, you might get the chance to Bolted to the back of the Clevo is an ex-Tickford see this awesome car in the flesh. Once at its final Tremec five speed gearbox. This conversion destination I am sure it will show those in America required the smaller diameter Windsor clutch to be who see it what a few talented Aussies can do with utilised which also assists in the engines ability to one of their classics. And of course, we hope Aarons rev quickly and responsively. Final drive ratio in the other driver helps him show them what great golfers nine inch is 3.90. All tolled; 500hp, five speed, 3.90 we produce as well. AMFM gears together with the impressive suspension and
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ti Chief -Mario Andret Baddeley, ex ermind. Mr Ron Mustang Mast anic and now Mech
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OWNER: Aaron/Ron Baddeley VEHICLE: Eleanor Styled 67 Fastback Mustang. ENGINE: 6.0 litre stroked Cleveland CRANK: Scat RODS: Scat PISTONS: Forged HEADS: AFD Alloy VALVETRAIN: Crane hydraulic roller, Crane Roller rockers, 2.15
and 1.65 valves
MANIFOLD: TFC CARB/S: 750 Demon IGNITION: MSD electronic distributor, MSD 6AL-2 amp EXHAUST: Hooker headers, twin 2.5 system POWER: 500hp GEARBOX: Tremec 5 speed DIFF: 9, 3.90:1 LSD BRAKES: Stainless Steel Brake Company 13 rotors with four spot
calipers
CHASSIS: TCP chassis connectors, TRC shock tower brace STEERING: Power assisted rack & pinion, Flaming River column BODY/MODS: Eleanor body kit, functional scoops, rolled rear pan. PAINT: Torch Red with white stripes WHEELS & TYRES: 17 GT40 style rims, 275 & 245 Sumitomo INTERIOR: Leather seats, custom console, custom gauge fascia,
roll cage.
TIME TO BUILD: Four years THANKS TO: Luke & Troy Kinsmore (Slammed Creations)
paint and panel, Scott Green electrics, Peter Orger engine, Rod the Trimmer.
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irst things first. If you havent seen or heard anything of the next great Mustang to bite the bitumen Down Under, well bring you up to speed with the story so far. Previous publications had shown how the shell got to a bare metal, naked state but before we jump head long into the world of bodywork, lets hit rewind. To start with, a starting point is required. While Mustangs in Oz are reasonably plentiful, choice is still limited and when youre contemplating a build of this proportion, ideally an old rolling shell, unfinished project or just a run-down example is what youd want. However, were talking Mustang, not Falcon, and a fastback at that so choice was somewhat
limited. The chosen candidate was a running 390, four speed, left hand drive 69 fastback that upon a quick inspection appeared to be in relatively good condition. While you want a starting point to be as good as possible, ultimate perfection was not sought in the same way you might do when buying a nice driver. Of course the first step was to strip the car down by removing everything that is, well, removable. The most important part of this process is to bag, tag and box everything as you never know what little clip or bracket youre going to need, or more to the point not be able to buy, when it comes >>> to assembly.
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During this phase one of the essential parts of a build was provided by the guys at B & D Industries in the form of their locally designed and built Twister Rotisserie. If your plan includes any work on the floor, wheel arches or engine bay of a car, these are a safe and functional essential. That is unless you like lying on cold concrete floors and are double jointed! With suspension removed it was finally down to a bare body shell. The next stop was Sydney Soda Blasting where the SSB guys removed the outer layers of skin to leave nothing but the bare metal skeleton. This is a monumental step for any builder as it can take a car that, with a bit of panel work, could be ready for a new shiny coat of paint, to a car that requires that much bodywork you may consider ditching it. This is not for the faint hearted folks. The positive is that if you make the decision to go ahead you know everything that goes into the car. Also, if youre contemplating such an extensive build as that of QIK429, then you know most of it will be replaced or re-fabricated anyway. Soda blasting is one of the safest ways to perform the stripping process as it will remove paint, primer and filler without affecting the underlying metal panels in any way. The fact that these guys are the preferred option to work on soft aluminium panels of Aston Martins and Ferraris means that our mainly steel panels and bodies are in safe hands. Finishing the body and revealing the rust affected areas, the SSB guys then loaded up garnet to treat these areas - blasting the rust away to leave nothing but clean metal to work with. If you dont think you have the stomach to go through such a nerve-racking experience for your already highly priced muscle car, a process that could lead to either throwing it away to start again, or tipping a truck load more cash into repairs, then there is an alternative. Theres Dynacorn. This American based company are producing complete body shells of cars like the Mustang. For about $20k you could end up with a brand spanking, straight and unmolested shell landed to your garage. More from Dynacorn a bit later on. Back to the now bare stang at SSB and it wasnt pretty. At some stage in its forty year history it had copped a rear-ender that had bent the rear frame rails, there was some damage to the right rear quarter and roof and as youd expect, some areas where the tin worm had been at work. Some were not concerning as theyd be replaced, others would require attention. The original hanging panels on QIK429, damaged and deteriorated over time were diced as they were to be replaced with new repro units. In an ideal world, uncovering workable quarters and roof would be the aim but the panel replacement order for QIK429 grew in size to now include these three panels.
As well as producing complete body shells, Dynacorn also produce accompanying panels for purchase individually and as you can see from the pics theyve come to the party with a whole new skin and many other underlying parts as well. Locally, their panels and parts can be supplied by Southern Mustang and Ford Spares in New Zealand and Capital Classics in Canberra. Once again, the price of new repro panels can be a cost effective solution. By the time you have sourced reasonable units, had them blasted and then put them in the hands of a panel beater for some time, it starts to add up. Panel beating is a very laborious and time consuming process that isnt cheap and it doesnt take many hours to equal the price of a new panel. >>>
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hen there are those panels that require the professionalism of a panel beater to fit like those new quarters and roof panel. Looking at a quarter-less car is a scary sight so lets check out how the pros do it. When it came time for bodywork, Nathan has chosen Steve and Simon at St Marys Prestige Crash Repairs to straighten up the old girl. St Marys Prestige Crash has been around since the mid eighties and Simon and Steve have been at the helm for the past ten years. Throughout the shops history the core business has been accident repairs and insurance work. Having rebuilt their own cars over the years, restoration is now a facet they are making a focus for their business. Due to the bent and bruised nature of QIK429 this was the ideal platform to showcase their abilities. When the bent and blasted QIK429 shell arrived at the St Marys workshop the first step, as in any serious restoration was to get the car straight and square again. Bolting it on to the chassis aligner the guys started pulling and stretching it back into shape. This was concentrated on the rear end where the frame rails had been bent. There are a series of holes located on the body that provide reference points for accurate measuring. With the correct numbers achieved it was then time to bolt up the panels to make sure all the gaps are true which provided another check to ensure the body is true and square. >>>
ace a quarter How not to repl ly the guys from panel. Thankful e have the skill St Marys Prestig . do the job right and equipment to
Bolted to the Car-o-Liner chassis straightener, the body is stretched and pulled back into shape.
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With all that preliminary work done, they could now begin the roof and quarter panel replacement. To begin with the guys remove all the lead filling in the panel joints before setting about the onerous task of drilling out all the spot welds. From the door jamb, along the sill, wheel arch, rear beaver panel, boot and window turret - theres hundreds of them to drill out. Finally, the cuts are made to adjoining panels before carefully separating it from the body. As mentioned, its a confronting image for the un-initiated. Taking such a large chunk of steel from anywhere in a car results in some weakness but the remaining body is kept rigid as its still bolted to the chassis aligner. Now its time for more meticulous work as the next step involves rebuilding the body panels where the spot weld holes are. As tedious as it was drilling them out, the same applies for welding them all up. They are then smoothed with the grinder, panel beaten back into shape and lastly rust proofed. Finally the new panel can be slotted into place, carefully clamped to ensure perfect alignment. A purpose built spot welder is then used to secure the panel in position with the end result being one that closely resembles a factory finish. It is a similar process for the roof with the spot welds located along the window turrets and the gutters. The St Marys guys also created the custom rear beaver panel where their years of experience came to the fore to execute the six to eight light conversion. >>>
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Now thats a sunroof! The spot weld holes are being prepared before new panel is welded into place.
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Starting to look like a car again, the rear quarters are back in place as are the doors and guards.
ristics unique characte One of QIK429s conversion, light is the rear eight this stage. most complete at al
Instead of cutting a light slot out of the old panel and welding it into the new one, they cut the old one through the middle of the middle light and the new panel through the middle of the inside light, and then joined them. What this does ensure is that the space between the lights is even throughout, not to mention the fact there is less welding required; only the top and bottom as opposed to all the way around a cut out slots section and a much easier top to bottom weld to shorten the centre section. These guys are not only clever but damn good at what they do. Well catch up with Simon and Steve again when it comes time for final body prep and laying on some colour. Inserted into their new look rear light panel will be a series of custom LED lights that will include orange indicators and white reversing lights. This is not only rego friendly but also removes the standard lower reverse lights that have a tacked on afterthought feel about them which has enabled the complete style make-over of that lower beaver panel. Its another example of merging together new age technology and classic looks. >>>
e rear and w age feel to th hts will give a ne lig o. Custom made LED rego friendy to indicator will be with an orange
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A diff doesnt look any better than when wrapped up in a sexy housing like that available from Moser.
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It looks damn good from any angle. Not only looks but has strength to match.
The TSM pinion mounted hand-brake that also incorporates a Watts linkage system.
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Here is a company that walked away from the mainstream automotive market to focus purely on the minority of muscle cars and classics of yesteryear. Having gone gang-busters since the move, they have shown the world the power and passion of enthusiasts like you and I. Dynacorn International Incorporated began as a collision parts supplier to body shops but an experiment with mouldings for late 60s Muscle and Pony Cars showed the company that there was more than a casual interest in the cars of that vintage. The decision to expand the early model product line was an easy one to make. As the volume of product for the early cars began to increase, the profit on the late model collision parts was on the decline. Competition and market saturation made it hard to hold a reasonable margin selling to body shops. But the restoration market was always ready to pay a higher price to get a higher quality part. Dynacorn backed their instinct and began to focus more and more on the early model parts market. By the time the company was ten years old the restoration market was half of Dynacorns volume but well over half of the companys profits. With the added resources and specialised personnel, the Restoration Parts Division not only expanded, it exploded. Increasingly, customers wanted them to make parts for their particular needs. As the product line expanded, the need for a larger facility was plain to see. Before turning 20, the restoration parts had outgrown its own warehouse and the collision parts side of the company had been sold off. Then they took it to a whole new level. By using many of the quality restoration parts sold by Dynacorn International along with certain exclusively designed parts, Dynacorn Classic Bodies Inc. was formed to manufacture and market complete replacement body shells. Following the success of the first generation Camaros, the 1967-68 Mustang Fastback shells were next. Once presented to Ford, it was licensed quickly and began production within a month. The Ford product line has expanded to include 1969 and 1970 Mustang Fastback shells since. In terms of quality, these guys get into metallurgy, carbon chains and crystallization which, unless its your thing, they may as well be speaking Swahili! What I can tell you is that in instances the thickness of metal in some of their products is thicker than original. Im sure you can appreciate the benefits of using laser cutters to cut out required holes as opposed to having them punched through during stamping which can stretch the metal which can also result from dull or blunt cutters of old.
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Have you ever sat in a movie cinema, seen a Mustang pop up on the big screen unexpectedly and felt a sudden pang of excitement in the stomach as you sit more upright in your seat?
f youre reading this magazine, Im sure you know the feeling.Even just the glimpse of some racing stripes on the side of a muscle car in the background of a shot on TV and youre willing the actors to get out of the way so you can see the car better. Or the lead actors car in a film could be an old Mustang and you just wait and hope that theres more scenes of him driving.heck he doesnt even have to be driving fast or chasing any baddies, youd be more than happy just to watch him drive the long way to the local shops for bread and milk.just more scenes of that car please!! Or have you flipped through a magazine, old or new and come across an interesting article or story with an image of a Mustang or old Ford and its made your day? As an avid Mustang enthusiast, its hard to comprehend that everybody living in this world does not share the same enthusiasm for old Pony cars but its true, not everybody gets excited about the word Shelby or Boss. Id genuinely be worried about any non mustang fan getting excited by the word Boss, which is why I think we feel so happy, proud.or even validated when we see that very object that occupies so much of our thoughts and daydreams - a Mustang, on the big screen or in the print media. Suddenly everybody in that movie theatre or everybody reading that same magazine has been let in on something weve already known for a long, long timeMustangs are freakin cool cars. To share these little moments of excitement with other enthusiasts this column will celebrate the use of Mustangs in film, TV and print media by highlighting standout appearances by Pony cars and old Fords in the media from the sixties until today. So without any further ado, here are our heroes for the very first issue of this top new publication. Motown trio, Martha and the Vandellas never had the success of The Supremes (not many did with 12 number one hits). However, Marthas throatier, more street savvy, rockier voice won her a legion of fans including Dusty Springfield, who refused to sing alongside Ross as part of the Motown special on UK show Ready Steady Go! in April 1965, instead choosing to sing with Vandella. Martha and the Vandellas experienced success thanks to their hit singles (Love is like a) Heatwave (1963, #1 US R&B Charts for 5 weeks) and the Motown anthem Dancin in the Streets (1964, #2 US Pop charts and covered in 1985 by David Bowie and Mick Jagger) but its their third hit, the 1965 single, Nowhere to Run (#5 Billboard R&B Singles Chart) that strikes a chord with Mustang enthusiasts. With MTV still a long way off, music videos were not the norm in 1965. Acts generally only shot videos for use on various television shows (usually not even National but rather State syndicated only). In June 1965, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas headed just up the road from the home of Motown, Hitsville USA (Detroit) to the Ford River Rouge Complex at Dearborn, Michigan to shoot a video for their song Nowhere to Run for the CBS television special, Murray The K Its Whats Happening, Baby (aired June 28 1965). The video is fascinating and offers a rare behind the scenes view of the assembly line at The Rouge. Martha and the Vandellas quite literally hop on and off, in and out of semi completed Mustangs as they roll down the production line, much to the dismay and amusement of the assembly line workers. It feels like a real treat to be able to watch exactly how one of these iconic cars was brought to life and came to be, courtesy of the many Detroit Ford employees. As I watch Martha and the Vandellas sit on the top of the rear seat of a 65 convertible, singing about being oppressed in a harmful relationship (they sure make a heavy subject sound funky), I couldnt help but think of less serious issues such as, where is that particular car today? What kind of life has it had? Is it even still around or is it long gone? Check out the video at http://bit.ly/bPBtru to see what I mean. You can also watch Martha and legendary Motown songwriters Holland, Dozier & Holland talk briefly about making the video at: http://bit.ly/aUEt75 The image Ive decided to highlight in this issue is not an ad or from a magazine but it is still well worth a look. Theres something eerie and very sad about seeing a decrepit, used & abused Mustang rusting away in a farmers field or barn (unless of course youre the one making the discovery, then it is anything but sad). The featured image in this column is a lot like a car crash, shocking and horrifying but very hard to look away. The image is not from a wrecking yard in California or Arizona but rather right here in Australia. Believe it or not, the image was taken in Sydney in 1970. It is a 1967 Shelby that by the looks of it has a lot more going for it than many of the wrecks being wheeled into restorers workshops today. Before the deluge of letters and emailssadly the car has long gone never to return. A precious piece of art gone forever! If only the yards owner had tucked the car away in a back shed? If only the lady in the photo with the funny hair knows what shes about to walk past? If only I visited that wrecking yard then? (OK I wasnt born then......but maybe my dad couldve taken a fancy to the Shelby while searching for parts for his Datsun Sunny!). If only? If only? Stay tuned for more examples of Mustangs in the media and print in the next issue. Please feel free to send your own interesting images, ads etc for inclusion by emailing me at rudi@ausmustangandford.com.au
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hey say a green car denotes a genius. If thats the case, then Simon Smith the owner of this sensational metallic Breeze green XP sedan is the Einstein of the car scene. Not only does the exterior and interior reek of perfection....wait until you see whats under the bonnet. The starting point for this machine is some 44 years ago in 1966. Back then a humble XP sedan rolled off the Broadmeadows production line and started life in a very inconspicuous manner. Somewhere around 2006, the career path for the Falcon hit a sudden golden patch. Simon got his hands on the Falcon for the el-cheapo sum of just $1000, and promptly set about building one of the nicest early Falcons in
the country. Everything was planned, devised and strategically worked out before a spanner was even lifted. This would be build with a purpose. I had one of these when I was growing up, but had to get rid of it when I got married, explains Simon Once I had a bit of cash together, and I was established I soon realised it was time to get another XP. This one would be built with everything I wanted back then...and more! As you can imagine, it was this mentality that has lead to the incredible final product on the pages before us today. Originally the Falcon came to Simon in that sweet $1000 deal, but the XP was far from sweet itself. It was pretty clean on the rust front, and only needed minor work to sort the tin worm out. Panel gaps and
panel ripples were the real headaches, and took Simon a solid wedge of time to get it all right. Good news is that Simons a panel beater, so perfection was well and truly in the eye of the creator here. Despite the fact the body has been unmodified, there have been a few custom touches added. I added retractable seat belts in, so it meant whilst we had the centre pillars out we could make room for them, smiled Simon I fluted the trim covers, made custom buckets to house them in, and basically hid it all from view. That little bit of work chewed up countless hours in the shop, but thats the price you pay to get things done right. It was then time to shoot the paint on, and Simons well laid plan of attack included one of the nicest
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colours to come from Ford in a long time. Remember the BF XR6/8 limited edition Rip Curl Utes? There was a version coloured Breeze metallic green. It was that TV ad where the Breeze green Ute took centre stage that caught Simons eye, so on went the paint and the final result is simply stunning. With the mint shell primed and ready to go, the focus now shifted to the driveline. Back in the good old days, Simons old XP rumbled around with a V8 Windsor, so he decided to return to his roots, only this time he would step it up a notch. We all know a 302 in an XP is nothing new, but a stroked 347 cuber with custom 8 stack injection certainly is. This weapon of an engine is usually found hiding under the bum of a GT40, and certainly not standard fare for a 40 year old XP Falcon sedan. Simon wanted a perfect blend of power, torque and a V8 soundtrack that would shake the nearest Honda Civic senseless. He got it all plus a whole lot more. The bottom end is blueprinted, and a On top is a pair of CNC ported AFR alloy heads, which are loaded with Comp Cams pushrods and Pro-Magnum roller rockers. Sealing the deal is a set of classy polished Ford Motorsport rocker covers. These match the eight individual polished ram tubes of the injection system perfectly. That trick 8-throttle body injection system is the handiwork of DC&O, and is controlled by a Microtech LT10S programmable ECU. The ignition system is a MSD lovers dream, with a Pro-Billet distributor, coil, 6AL spark box and HT leads rounding out the picture just nicely. On the hot side, a set of custom Castle headers eject the burnt gas into a mild steel high flow sports system featuring two mufflers and a pair of >>>
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Scat stroker crank swings forged Scat H-beam rods and SRP forged pistons. This lot is kept wet by a Mellings high volume oil pump, and transferring the messages upstairs to the Comp Cams hydraulic roller cam is a double row timing chain.
Except for the rims, heads and leather trim, shes all steel
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A. Ford Comet seats look perfectly at home dressed in the Ivory Leather B. Swapping cogs is the job of the timeless B&M shifter C. Trimmed to match the front, the rear bench is perfect for Drive-in movies! D. Bringing the Ford Breeze Green metallic inside has really brightened things up
stainless steel trim, re-chromed bumpers, peep mirror, custom 347 badges >>PAINT: BF XR6/8 Rip Curl limited edition Breeze green metallic >>WHEELS & TyRES: Polished 15x7 and 15x8 American Racing Shelby Cobra alloy rims, knock off centre caps rockers, Ford Motorsport polished rocker >>INTERIOR: Custom Ivory leather covers >>MANIFOLD: Custom DC&O injection trimmed Ford Comet bucket seats, standard XP rear seat trimmed to match, new black manifold >>CARB/S: 8 individual DC&O throttle carpet, new Ford star pattern hood lining, bodies, custom polished ram tubes, custom refinished dash, custom under dash air conditioning system, Mustang Rally Pak fuel rail >>IgNITION: MSD Pro Billet distributor, tacho and clock, uprated retractable seat belts, new rubber kit MSD coil, MSD 6AL spark box, MSD HT Stereo: Right foot operated stroker V8 up leads >>ExHAUST: Castle headers, mild steel front! 2.25-inch sports system, high flow mufflers, >>TIME TO BUILD: 3 years >>THANkS TO: twin dump pipes at the rear - Glen from Horsepower World >>gEARBOx: Ford C4 auto >>DIFF: Custom narrowed Ford 9-inch, 3.0 (02) 6024 2697 - Andrew from York Rd Automatics gears, LSD centre, 28-spline axles >>BRAkES: (F) 287mm vented Gavsport (02) 4732 3714 - Kevin from Specialised Brake & Clutch Supersport discs, PBR alloy sport callipers, (02) 9623 8070 Ferodo DS performance pads, Tilton dual - Wayne from Extreme Exhaust & master cylinder (R) Rebuilt Ford drums Automotive (02) 4732 2444 >>SUSPENSION: (F) Lowered king - Owen from DC&O Injection springs, Monroe gas sport shocks, 28mm 0408 266 576 aftermarket sway bar (R) Rebuilt, reset and lowered leaf springs, Monroe gas sport shocks - Glen from Wheel Boyz 1300 367 273
>>OWNER: Simon Smith >>VEHICLE: Injected XP Falcon >>ENgINE: 302 stroked to 347cui >>CRANk: Scat stroker crank >>RODS: Scat forged H-beam rods >>PISTONS: SRP forged pistons >>HEADS: AFR CNC ported alloy heads >>VALVETRAIN: Pro-Magnum roller
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ack in the eighties when many of the top street machines in the country were emanating out of little old Adelaide, a number of them had their brilliant paint applied by one Dave Crispin. Then in the nineties he showed he still had it when he executed the paint and panel on Colin Townsends radical, fat, black FJ Street Machine of the Year that wowed the country. He finally got around to doing his own car and when he did he chose the 66 Mustang. Having ticked over 60 himself, he is now in the process of handing over to the next generation. As well as training up son Ben, over the past ten years or so hes applied himself to a number of Mustangs including his own gorgeous Springtime Yellow 66 you see here. While were speaking of quality Mustangs, I should also make mention of his business partners 66 coupe that scored Silver at the recent Mustang Nationals. It was the late nineties when he finally got around to his own ride and Mustangs were on his radar. He came across a recently imported car originally from California that upon his detailed inspection came up trumps. The left hooker was already regod so all Dave needed to do was hit the streets. And that he did. It was happy trails for about eighteen months until the old 289 developed pushrod issues so it was promptly lifted out for a rebuild and this was all the reason Dave needed to launch a complete rebuild.
After stripping the car to a bare shell he commenced paint removal and during this process Daves original intuition was proven correct. The shell was an absolute gem, as were the panels, with hardly any rust to speak of anywhere and no evidence of any serious accident damage. The worst of the body was a bit of filler on one of the rear quarters. Daves work was certainly minimised in the area of body work but he decided to extend the paint and associated prep work by including the engine bay and undercarriage in body colour application. But dont misinterpret his intentions, this was never gonna be a show car it was being built to be driven. The gloss engine bay is much easier to clean than the original satin paint and its much the same story underneath. They are obvious deviations from a resto unit and those with keen Mustang eye will note the only body mod the exhaust cut outs in the rear beaver panel. When the body was ready Dave set about doing what he does best and applied the Springtime Yellow 2 pak. While it may slip under the radar of many onlookers as a bit of a Plain Jane car, take some time to check out the paint and if ya can tell the difference between average and brilliant, youll soon be appreciating the level of finish Dave achieves. >>> Dave upgraded to front discs but stuck to originality by not going for an accompanying booster.
From this distance, it looks like just another neat Mustang looks are deceiving.
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Dave opted for a period styled wheel, these one of Dragways first designs.
n between stripping, sanding and spraying, Dave and a good mate were working on rebuilding the 289. Left hook laws in SA have become increasingly stringent over the years so he couldnt get too carried away with any aspect of the car. The engine was completely reconditioned and amongst the standard spec parts was a recreational cam and performance option spec induction from Edelbrock and Holley. The heads were reconditioned and built to run on unleaded fuel. Standard headers lead into a twin 2.5 system that makes all the right noises. The C4 was also rebuilt and now changes gears with a bit of attitude thanks to the shift kit. The standard 8 diff also remains in service and it too copped a full reco. Engine and trans were coated in blue, diff and suspension in black and then it all started coming together. Dave has opted for period parts for anything thats not standard which is essentially the finned rocker covers and Dragway old school Deep Dish rims. The rims are a little unique as Dave had Rowan at Extensive Wheel Services increase the diameter from 14 to 15 inch. Naturally the suspension didnt escape reconditioning either with new gas shocks all round, springs up front and new mounting rubbers and bushes throughout. Dave performed an upgrade when it came to brakes by fitting discs up front but he stuck to standard specs by not including a booster. When it came to the trim its an all classic Mustang affair although Dave, probably like the most of us, believed buckets and a console was a far better option than the original bucket-bench configuration. With a set of buckets and a console sourced from Pony Parts, new carpet and a trim kit took care of most of the trim. Dave has a meticulous twist to his nature which meant the dash and instruments were dismantled to be restored to their former glory. While most of it only required cleaning, Dave went the extra distance to also repaint the needles. In fact, testimony to the great condition of
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the car is the fact that many original parts were good enough to find their way back onto the car, like the rear tail light lenses. I must again make mention of Daves thoroughness in his work. During the photo shoot I closed the glovebox after he had showed me his installation of the CD player. It closed tightly, clicking firmly into position probably much like it did the day it rolled off the production line. Then closing the doors after finishing the interior it was much the same story. Ditto for the bonnet. Its those little things that make a good car great. Sometimes the best parts of a car are not as obvious as a blower sticking out of the bonnet. The Crispin Classic Car Restoration job on the Mustang took about 18 months and in its subsequent ten years on the road, Dave and family have clocked up about 30,000 miles. Yet, after all that time and all those miles, everything about the car is as good as they day Dave finished the build. It certainly adds some credence to the old saying of doing it right the first time. aMFM
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Engine: 289 Windsor Crank: Standard Rods: Standard Pistons: Standard spec Heads: Tickled, ULP friendly Valvetrain: Standard with Performance Option Cam Manifold: Edelbrock Carb/s: Holley Ignition: Standard Exhaust: Standard headers twin system Gearbox: C4 with shift kit Diff: 8 Brakes: Front disc, rear drum, Suspension: Standard with gas shocks Chassis: Standard Body/Mods: Rear exhaust cut-outs Paint: Springtime Yellow Wheels & Tyres: Dragway Deep Dish 15x8 & 15x7 Interior: Standard Mustang Stereo: CD player mounted in glovebox Time to Build: 18 months
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You need to experience this car in the flesh the supercharger whine and exhaust note transport you instantly to the famous interceptor scenes from Mad Max! - Ed.
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I have owned it since 2005 - I bought it from the previous lady owner who had owned it for a good many years approx 15. It had been in a body/paint shop for years- she was going to restore it for her son and for various reasons couldnt continue with it. It is a genuine John Goss Special- reputed to be around 290 of them produced in 1975 to celebrate Gossies victory at Bathurst in 1974. When I got the car it was unregistered, interior was shot, mechanically needed a lot of attention - the motor appeared to have had some work done to it but was running terribly. Anyway started with the trim, I found a guy in Queensland who does all the seat covers in original pattern for GTs etc, he was able to make up a new set of seat covers in the original pattern and colour, had those fitted, door trims
restored and replaced the carpet. We spent a few weekends on the brakes/steering and suspension and sorted them out with new parts. The motor was really interesting 302 Cleveland- has a solid cam, the valve clearances were way out of adjustment- probably only running on 6 cylindersonce sorted, plus new electronic distributor, 750 Holley double pumper on 2 inch spacer feeding into a single plane aftermarket manifold - the car absolutely came to life- then we had good set of extractors and 2.5 inch exhaust fitted with x pipe. Someone had spent a lot of time and money in the past building this motor. The sound and acceleration is like a drug! We then had to beef up the C4Cronulla Sutherland Automatics who do all my work and are excellent built me a really strong box, stage 2 shift, HD clutches and 2500 rpm stall convertor. This thing is like a dead set race car now, and really looks the part. The Old Beast is currently having a set of Old style Simmons wheels being restored for it which should really set the look off, and in the near future, I want to pull the engine and restore the engine bay to a higher standard. To top it off, I had John Goss sign the glove box for me a few years ago!
1971 XY Ute 351 Cleveland 4 V heads MSD Electronic Ignition 850 4 barrel carby 4 speed top loader with B and M shifter 9 inch mini spool diff Bought as a painted shell, originally a 6 cyclinder. We fitted the V8 and running gear which were easily found. All the
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BUSINESS PROFILE
Mal Wood Automotive
With more than thirty-five years experience in all facets of gearbox repairs, rebuilding and replacement, Mal Wood has established himself as the go-to man when it comes to cog swappers. Furthermore, in recognition of his industry knowledge, skill and business reputation, Tremec have appointed Mal to their Elite Distributor list. So, as youd expect, he is a leading supplier of the Tremec range of gearboxes in Australia. With that much experience focussed on one aspect of a car its not surprising that no matter what your gearbox question or issue, Mal is able to offer an accurate diagnosis and suitable solution. This applies to standard configurations as well as modified conversions, aftermarket components or a combination of any. Seeing as we all seem to be tarred with the give it a go brush, its a pretty safe assumption to say that Mal has probably seen or heard it all over the years. As much as wed like to solve our own problems, on occasion the time comes when you have to admit defeat and call the cavalry and thats when ya jump on the blower to Mal.
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If you punt around in any Ford from the past fifty years as your daily driver and your left leg is active, not resting, you may at some time find the old Borg Warner or Toploader and/or clutch come to the ends of its useful life. It could even be your weekend warrior, muscle car or classic Mustang. This may be more the case of when, not if, if you occasionally give the old girl a bit of stick. While their gearboxes and parts have improved over the years, most notably with the introduction of the T5 in the eighties, they can have a limited lifetime, the length of which is directly related to driving technique! If you find yourself needing to give your old gearbox some TLC or ultimately having to replace it, Mal and the guys will be able to provide any internal or external parts or a whole new gearbox. They distribute via an extensive transport service providing you with an efficient delivery to your door step, also enabling them to offer their products and assistance Australia wide. For Ford and their devoted, the big gearbox breakthrough came with the BA, when the XR8 and FPV range of Falcons came fitted with Tremecs T56 six speed. Their reputation for strength was becoming well known so for Ford fans it was a welcomed addition. Despite this, like any part on your car, they are not indestructible. If you manage to inflict enough punishment upon your Tremec then as an Elite Distributor, Mal Wood Automotive can provide you with a support and advice, parts or a complete drive-in, drive out service.
During their history here in Oz the lack of reports regarding any faults or problems has only added to their reputation. Then they released the TKO 5 speed with a range of features including a variety of shifter positions, internal three rail shifting system and short throw billet alloy shifter for quicker and more accurate shfts. Due to both of these points they are the ideal gearbox for any application; be it to bolt up behind your high powered toy, an upgrade for any model streeter or slotting into the tunnel of a race car. Mals Elite Distributor status provides him with an unparalleled access to Tremecs resources so whether it is a fresh install or upgrade for any model Ford you may own, MWA will be able to provide you with all you need. This can be either on a supply only basis or a drive in-drive out scenario.
clutches that are about as good as it gets. Naturally, the flywheel must also come into consideration and MWA carry a range of steel and alloy flywheels.
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Mal Wood Automotive is also aligned with Quick Time bellhousings and between the two can provide the perfect match between engine and gearbox, particularly Tremecs. Im sure theres no need to tell you that these guys can provide everything you need to put pretty much any gearbox in any car.
DEVELOPMENTAL
The Mal Wood team are also constantly exploring opportunities to provide the market with new and innovative gearbox related products. One example is the under-dash clutch pedal assembly which is a great upgrade over earlier hydraulic setups or to replace cable clutches that have the potential to snap at any given time. This unit is an easy bolt-in, fitting under the dash and housing the Master Cylinder. The reservoir mounts remotely in the engine or hidden away if youre after that smooth firewall finish. So if its got a cog in it and you need some help, give Mal and the guys a call or drop in and see them at their premises in Warwick, Queensland.
CLUTCHES
The crucial link between grunt, gearbox and propulsion is the clutch, which due to the immense force it has to cope with has the constant potential to self destruct, sometimes without warning. Particular attention needs to be paid to this one component when talking high horsepower and hard use applications. However, organic clutches have improved significantly over the years and have increased longevity if driven correctly. Slippage through riding the clutch is the major cause of clutch damage and theres no need to tell you that side stepping the clutch at 6,000rpm on take off might result in the afore-mentioned self destruction scenario. If your beast is sometimes subjected to some hard track work then thankfully theres Carbon Composite and Cerametallic clutch plates available, or, if you really want some piece of mind there is MWAs billet cased twin plate 10.5
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Despite having been around for decades, Tremec exploded onto the market when the T56 six speed was the gearbox of choice for the Dodge Viper back in the early nineties. Since then they have been regarded as the king of manual transmissions and have gone on to also find homes in our own late model Mustangs as well as Aston Martins. 110
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