![]() |
|
Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated. |
|
The Pub For General Automotive Related Talk |
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#1 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Near Horsham
Posts: 4
|
Hi Everyone,
I have just purchased a Mark2 Zephyr Sedan. It is in very good order however how do I check the build date. I was told it was a 59 or 60 build. Any help would be appreciated. Geodetic |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#2 | ||
Performance moderator
![]() Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: St Clair..N.S.W
Posts: 14,875
|
The speedo changed around 1960 ..
__________________
Real cars are not driven by front wheels,real cars lift them!!... BABYS ARE BOTTLE FED, REAL MEN GET BLOWN. Don't be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark...Professionals built the Titanic! Dart 330ci block turbo black pearl EBXR8 482 rwkw.. Daily driver GTE FG.. Projects http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=107711 http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...8+turbo&page=4 |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
This user likes this post: |
![]() |
#4 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,431
|
Hi. Could always try the Zephyr Zodiac owners club ( https://www.facebook.com/ZephyrZOCM ). Cheers MD
__________________
![]() HI ![]() I'M MICHAEL ![]() 2003 ACID RUSH BA FUTURA WAGON ![]() light up window switches | auto on cruise control | doubleclick window lift from remote |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
This user likes this post: |
![]() |
#5 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: St Marys Tasmania
Posts: 3,556
|
G'day...What about the metal compliance plate in the engine bay..My dad had a 1961 Mk2 Zephyr..155c.i. Two tone grey...I Know the VIN is stamped on the metal plate riveted there..I think it was on the firewall..will show as month /year..Cheers Rod
|
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
This user likes this post: |
![]() |
#6 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Pt Lincoln far side South Oz
Posts: 5,777
|
As a younger one I used every pound I could get hold of and bought Mk11 Zepher convertible, windy as all get out but coooor could it draw the chicky babes........... my problem I was paying off so much I had burrowed I couldnt afford the babes.. You young ones wouldnt understand.
__________________
Dont p i s s off older people. At our age the term Life in Prison is not a deterrent |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#7 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
Location: In my happy place
Posts: 5,432
|
Love these things, my dad used to race one (I reckon he could have beat it as well if he tried harder)
![]()
__________________
Pariahs C.C. What could possibly go wrong I post images with postimg.cc (so I don’t forget) |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
This user likes this post: |
![]() |
#8 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Pt Lincoln far side South Oz
Posts: 5,777
|
err isnt that a MK 1
__________________
Dont p i s s off older people. At our age the term Life in Prison is not a deterrent |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#9 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Hervey Bay
Posts: 4,197
|
Yes it is.
The Mk 11's were quick cars in the day. I remember Ron Hodgeson had one as his first race car and it was fast. It still had 3 on the tree and I remember him throwing it back to second as he approached Creek Corner at Warwick Farm chasing Yogi Muir's EH and the box blew apart and cogs and springs followed him as he careered on down through Creek and into the bushes. The six cylinder Zephyrs were the motor of choice in a lot of Buchanans. |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
This user likes this post: |
![]() |
#10 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
Location: In my happy place
Posts: 5,432
|
Yeah but as that's the only photo I have electronically I chose to post that over nailing a Kodak print to the server (I can do that if you like 😜😜😜😜)
He only raised the mk 1 & 2 but had countless Mk1, 2 & 3's I have to say I'm impressed that people on this forum actually know what a Zephyr is
__________________
Pariahs C.C. What could possibly go wrong I post images with postimg.cc (so I don’t forget) |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#11 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Near Horsham
Posts: 4
|
Thanks, The compliance plate has this on it,
Serial Prefix. 4a. 5. 60 Serial Number. 1202 Body. 2148 Then on the passenger side of the radiator these numbers are stamped. 60206E73 3577D 4669 Cheers |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#12 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: St Marys Tasmania
Posts: 3,556
|
Quote:
Last edited by roddy1960; 25-04-2016 at 12:53 PM. |
|||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#13 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: St Marys Tasmania
Posts: 3,556
|
Quote:
|
|||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
3 users like this post: |
![]() |
#14 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Hervey Bay
Posts: 4,197
|
I had my first job in a motor garage back then and worked under the tutelage of a gun mechanic. Zephyrs had the same clutch plate as the four cylinder Consul and if you didn't treat it well the clutches used to burn out at a fast rate. We used to do so many that with me undoing the tail shaft bolts and him on the bell housing we could do a Zephyr clutch in 20 minutes. (And no air tools or ratchet spanners in those days).
|
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#15 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 467
|
I had one as my first car. 4 on the tree. Outstanding!!!! Good luck with the sale. Plenty of history there.
|
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#16 | |||
Shockwave
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Seaford SA
Posts: 783
|
Quote:
Recently found an old slide of my old MK 2. She was a '57 hi roof model, you can see the early grill on it which was discontinued late 57 or early 58, can't remember exactly. ![]() Pic was taken in 69 on a family holiday, we were towing a 30' caravan down the coast from Sydney to Melbourne and Philip Is etc. Dad gave it to me later that same year when i got my license... Brings back memories. Cheers, |
|||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#17 | ||
Performance moderator
![]() Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: St Clair..N.S.W
Posts: 14,875
|
They went well . Check the std exhaust manifold on them .. Log pipe straight off the head ..
__________________
Real cars are not driven by front wheels,real cars lift them!!... BABYS ARE BOTTLE FED, REAL MEN GET BLOWN. Don't be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark...Professionals built the Titanic! Dart 330ci block turbo black pearl EBXR8 482 rwkw.. Daily driver GTE FG.. Projects http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=107711 http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...8+turbo&page=4 |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#18 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
Location: In my happy place
Posts: 5,432
|
Quote:
Machine them off and help them breath
__________________
Pariahs C.C. What could possibly go wrong I post images with postimg.cc (so I don’t forget) |
|||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#19 | ||
Performance moderator
![]() Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: St Clair..N.S.W
Posts: 14,875
|
You could buy steel blocks and bolt up extractors .. Latter model Mkll's had twin pipes off log.. WOW !
__________________
Real cars are not driven by front wheels,real cars lift them!!... BABYS ARE BOTTLE FED, REAL MEN GET BLOWN. Don't be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark...Professionals built the Titanic! Dart 330ci block turbo black pearl EBXR8 482 rwkw.. Daily driver GTE FG.. Projects http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=107711 http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...8+turbo&page=4 |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#20 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 240
|
The early Mk2s had a semi circular speedo. The later Mk2s had a ribbon one. The tail lights changed also. I had an early Mk2 Consul which was the same body as the Zephyr but with a 4 cylinder 1750 motor. Badly underpowered. It also had windscreen wipers driven off the vacuum from the inlet manifold. If you put your foot down the wipers slowed down almost to a stop. Take your foot off the throttle and the wipers went into a frenzy. Exactly the opposite of what you needed.
|
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#21 | ||
Banned
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 158
|
Hello,
The Zephyr was close to what Ford were going to sell as the local Car. The Falcon was a bit cheaper, so we got it. The Zodiac was the high end model, had twin headlights and the name was Gold. A mates Dad brought one back from England while in the Air force, IIRC and my Uncle had a few Zephyr's also. Rare to see one now though, but they would have been at least 10 years ahead of Holden. Maybe more. Vacuum wipers were in all Cars if you go back until they were hand operated, things advance and you dont notice until you go back. Auto, electric start and no advance retard for the spark on the steering column. Just a few. |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#22 | ||
Drive'n Cruise'n Live'n
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Western Sydney
Posts: 916
|
That green MK1 is the same as my very first car, went like a rocket for the day . MK2 engine, waggot cam & balance, triple 1 1/2" SU, extractors and a MK2 diff with shortened axles and really excacerbated that weak, weak clutch.
Sounded like a OFFY speedcar with with lukey muffler and twin pipes out the LHS. Almost brings a tear to my eye ![]() ![]() |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#23 | |||
Lyminge, Shepway, Kent
![]() ![]() Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Geelong - Go Cats
Posts: 3,197
|
Quote:
I have a NOS side flash if it is of interest.
__________________
Mel Brooks sums it up best; "Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die, tragedy is when I get a paper cut" |
|||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#24 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Cairns FNQ
Posts: 602
|
Ah yes, the MK11.
As a first year apprentice in 66 and being totally broke my boss loaned me a flogged out trade in Zephyr to get to and from work as I lived in the bush and rode a pushbike to work. The one condition being that I had to keep it running and do the maintenance. I thought I was made, having a car to get to work but I learnt more about mechanics driving that car than on any vehicle since. Nothing like having the 3 speed gear linkages getting out of sync and locking up then getting underneath to untangle them in the dark miles from nowhere. An excellent introduction into how too much slop in linkages can be a problem in column shifts plus a good grounding in the operation of manual gearboxes. Very quickly find out the quirks of pommy made ignition systems when combined with wet weather. The good old days, mostly talked about by people who weren't there I think. |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
This user likes this post: |
![]() |
#25 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Pt Lincoln far side South Oz
Posts: 5,777
|
Can any South australian confirm a rumour that some old dude around Christes Beach supposedly has a '66 Falcon sedan,station wagon,ute and convertible. He is supposed to have the same in Ford MK11 Zepher sedan, wagon and convert.
Id love to know if this is/was true and go drool on his doorstep.
__________________
Dont p i s s off older people. At our age the term Life in Prison is not a deterrent |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#26 | ||
Performance moderator
![]() Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: St Clair..N.S.W
Posts: 14,875
|
59 model possibly 1960 in Aust ..
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JFOgNDRrTYU Btw twin head lights came out in mk3 Zodiac..
__________________
Real cars are not driven by front wheels,real cars lift them!!... BABYS ARE BOTTLE FED, REAL MEN GET BLOWN. Don't be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark...Professionals built the Titanic! Dart 330ci block turbo black pearl EBXR8 482 rwkw.. Daily driver GTE FG.. Projects http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=107711 http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...8+turbo&page=4 |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
This user likes this post: |
![]() |
#27 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Hervey Bay
Posts: 4,197
|
And lastly ... here's a Zephyr of a different kind ...
http://gatewayclassiccars.com/tampa/...phyr-S592.html By the way, I emailed Gateway and asked them why the interior pics are pre-restoration. |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#28 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
Location: In my happy place
Posts: 5,432
|
You've probably all seen it but I got a laugh out of a it and figured one or 2 of you might as well.
https://www.facebook.com/streetmachi...6855686620693/
__________________
Pariahs C.C. What could possibly go wrong I post images with postimg.cc (so I don’t forget) |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#29 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: WA
Posts: 3,705
|
Quote:
I remember paying a visit to it one day in an attempt to get it going. I can distinctly recall it had a push button 3? speed auto. We never got it running probably luckily as we would have used it as a paddock bomb knowing us kids, much better than the FC Holdens we had. I wonder if it's still there next to the shearing shed. It would be in perfect nick if it was.
__________________
www.bseries.com.au/mercurybullet 2016 Falcon XR8. Powered by the legend that is - David Winter. XC Cobra #181. 1985 Mack Superliner, CAT 3408, 24 speed Allison. |
|||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
This user likes this post: |
![]() |
#30 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: melbourne
Posts: 3,204
|
Quote:
![]() in case above 4G will be australia 'geelong' the XK falcons serial prefix started with 4BM.and then something like : 9.60 ie 4BM.9.60 the 4 being Australia BM being broad meadows 9 being September 60 being 1960 in your example not sure where ' A ' is but were assembled here. but 5 will be May . 60 = 1960 Last edited by 9triton; 13-05-2016 at 02:47 PM. |
|||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
This user likes this post: |