Work in Progress

The work done on the Falcon over January - March 2009 was mainly mechanical as I got my mechanic to give me a list of things that were needed to get it roadworthy. I kept my list in my pocket and went in search of the items.

Over the coming weeks I collected items from eBay, wreckers and a friendly bloke named "Skip". He lived across the road and many parts were sourced from his workshop. Being quite frugal I was lucky to get many items for low cost.

The best finds were from Skip. and it was handy that he was across the road one Saturday as the engine had a massive internal explosion and blew the rocker cover to bits. It made everyone jump and even Skip heard it across the road. The LPG had mixed with petrol and blew up.

So in total the costs have been:

Purchase price: $1100
Parts:
Tyres $100
Wiper motor $40
Steering wheel, boot rubber, heater & light switches, bolts - FREE (Jolly Rodgers $99 Trolley Day)
Engine, Roadworthy, LPG Gas Tank check, labour & parts $500
Ghia Headlights $180
XD Spac Instrument Cluster $20
XD Fairmont Interior $200
Passenger glass, rear bumper, carby, rocker cover $40 (slab of beer for Skip)
Carby gasket $45

Future project parts:
T5 Gearbox, pedal cluster (from XF) $300
T5 Cleveland Bell housing $200
Flywheel $150
Manual Transmission Hump $40

Sundries:
Sandpaper 180 grit x 25 $36

Sold:
XD Phase 5 Fibreglass Scoop $85
XF Ghia Front and Rear Seats $available

So the cost so far is $2875.