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Old 04-10-2016, 12:07 AM   #1
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Default Is your falcon ready for friday close / bathurst?

Only a few days until ford stop making falcon. This weekend is also the last bathurst that will feature a falcon.

I think its mandatory that anyone with a falcon if any model / engine give it the best clean / detail before black friday and last bathurst.

So clean it up and post up a pic.. all models included, only need to be sparkling clean.

Get your falcon ready and post a pic for us all to appreciate ahead of black friday / last bathurst.
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Old 04-10-2016, 12:28 AM   #2
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No Falcons running at all next year?
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Where do I fit the equivalent of a black arm band onto my Falcon?
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Gave the old girls a bath a couple of weekends for a group shot. This is our family's Australian built Fords plus a good mates grey GTP. RIP FALCON!

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No Falcons running at all next year?
G'day IFno-one runs falcons next year although they still can apparently no impediment to do so this'll be the last Bathurst I'll probably ever watch...What's the point in watching a whole bunch of Holdens running around scattered with other non Ford tin tops..NUP No fun in that.. Cheers Rod..
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there will be falcons next year in v8supercars
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Gave the old girls a bath a couple of weekends for a group shot. This is our family's Australian built Fords plus a good mates grey GTP. RIP FALCON!

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Nice little collection you have there..Very very nice..Cheers Rod..
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Only a few days until ford stop making falcon. This weekend is also the last bathurst that will feature a falcon.

I think its mandatory that anyone with a falcon if any model / engine give it the best clean / detail before black friday and last bathurst.

So clean it up and post up a pic.. all models included, only need to be sparkling clean.

Get your falcon ready and post a pic for us all to appreciate ahead of black friday / last bathurst.
G'day Sprint Fg..Will do exactly that..
Weather permitting I'll start on Ol' Faithful (my dear old AU ll) today..The FG XR6 will get a quick spruce up too...Group shot on Friday...Cheers Rod..
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Only a few days until ford stop making falcon. This weekend is also the last bathurst that will feature a falcon.

I think its mandatory that anyone with a falcon if any model / engine give it the best clean / detail before black friday and last bathurst.

So clean it up and post up a pic.. all models included, only need to be sparkling clean.

Get your falcon ready and post a pic for us all to appreciate ahead of black friday / last bathurst.
It would be very nice if you start the thread and get the ball rolling and show us your Falcon looking all schmick for the big race
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Correct ! Pro Drive & DJR/Penske will still be running their Falcons in 2017.
Introduction of the Gen2 Supercar was delayed until 2018. Even then, Gen 1 cars are allowed on the grid as well... so you might still see a Falcon running in 2018 !??

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Yep I beleive that at least PRA will still be running Falcons even in 2018.
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It would be very nice if you start the thread and get the ball rolling and show us your Falcon looking all schmick for the big race
Of course I will do. I have to finish cleaning it first!

Post yours up!!
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Only a few days until ford stop making falcon. This weekend is also the last bathurst that will feature a falcon.

I think its mandatory that anyone with a falcon if any model / engine give it the best clean / detail before black friday and last bathurst.

So clean it up and post up a pic.. all models included, only need to be sparkling clean.

Get your falcon ready and post a pic for us all to appreciate ahead of black friday / last bathurst.
Pics of your car to start your thread off not loading?
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Gave the old girls a bath a couple of weekends for a group shot. This is our family's Australian built Fords plus a good mates grey GTP. RIP FALCON!

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Thats a great assortment of falcons. Very proud group and looks sensational.
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How I would love to see a photo of it. Even better will be if we get to see one that we can't find in a google search
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How bout a few pics of early Falcons guys!!
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Gave the old girls a bath a couple of weekends for a group shot. This is our family's Australian built Fords plus a good mates grey GTP. RIP FALCON!
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While not a photo of SprintFg's actual car I reckon that it looks like this one...


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With the ongoing crap weather here in Adelaide... and a 1250K drive ahead of us this Thursday, my Falcon won't be all squeaky clean for Friday... but it will be on top of the "Hill" at Bathurst for this years Great Race

But here's a pic from a few weeks ago, when it was nice & clean.. and doing what a Falcon was designed for... travelling the open roads....

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How I would love to see a photo of it. Even better will be if we get to see one that we can't find in a google search
Huh? As i said i gave not detailed it. I can upload old photos but the idea is to have it ready for friday close / bathurst not a photo taken last month.

If you want to see a photo of mine from a few month ago, its in the "show us your fgx thread."

So get your falcon ready for the shutdown and post up some pics.
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Huh? As i said i gave not detailed it. I can upload old photos but the idea is to have it ready for friday close / bathurst not a photo taken last month.

If you want to see a photo of mine from a few month ago, its in the "show us your fgx thread."

So get your falcon ready for the shutdown and post up some pics.
So are you cleaning yours for bathurst/closing down of the factory or not?

If yes, we want current photos. If no, it's a bit unreasonable to ask others to do so when you are not doing it yourself.
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So are you cleaning yours for bathurst/closing down of the factory or not?

If yes, we want current photos. If no, it's a bit unreasonable to ask others to do so when you are not doing it yourself.
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Cleaned and polished my old girl over the long weekend. Took some pics then did some extra detailing of the badges/exchaust etc but you get the overall love...











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Looks like someone already gave the exhaust some love...in the first two pics
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Looks like someone already gave the exhaust some love...in the first two pics
HAHA! Yeah tips were cleaned, but the entire exhaust is now spotless underneath also! (Full stainless)..
EDIT: Ohh you mean the paint that was spilt on the concrete BAHAHAHA!! Never thought of it like that!!!! I need a stronger pressure washer to remove it the karcher wont take it off!!
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I'll need to find the keys before I can wash it...

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So are you cleaning yours for bathurst/closing down of the factory or not?

If yes, we want current photos. If no, it's a bit unreasonable to ask others to do so when you are not doing it yourself.

Of course mine is being cleaned. Pics will be up as soon as its ready, ive said that 10 times already. Post your pics up!

Please stop trolling, this thread is to enjoy falcons of all types ahead of black friday / bathurst... clean ones
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Cleaned and polished my old girl over the long weekend. Took some pics then did some extra detailing of the badges/exchaust etc but you get the overall love...

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