Aussie Intro

[Max 460]

G'day all, thought I'd throw out a quick heelo / intro.

Max from Geelong, Australia. A very good friend of mine (PEDDRO) led me to the HAMB as my hot rod tastes have finally begun to mature!

I'm a Manufacuring manager working in the Powertrain division of Ford Australia (background as a manufacturing engieer)

I've been into cars and all things mechanical for the majority of my 30 short years. Car wise at the moment I live out of an XR8 Falcon Ute for daily transport and my 460 Big Blocked '73 XB Falcon Coupe for real driving times.

I'm heavily into bikes, road and dirt. My haven is my shed, and I can usually be found in there with any number of projects on the go.

I don't know a lot about rods as yet, however, I think I know what I like (nearly wet myself the other night watching James Hetfield drive his "Beatnik" on the big screen) So I'm here to learn, and hopefully help out where I can.

Cheers guys. (so much for the "quick" intro hey!)

[Drewfus]

Big welcome.

Ford Australia.......can I have one of those blue jackets to hang on my wall? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Cheers, and again welcome.

Drewfus http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[murph]

Hey Max,

Seeing as it's just about 3:00 a.m (EST), I get honors of being the first guy on the (US) east coast to welcome you to the HAMB... WELCOME! Great intro and no doubt you will find this a cool place to hangout and fuel those "maturing hot rod tastes". Hehe. And seeing as how you're from Australia, I get to ask what the hell Jim, Bones, Rob, and the boys from MO have been doing since Peter G called it quits? Nice to meet you, Max!

-murph

[HotRod60F100]

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and my 460 Big Blocked '73 XB Falcon Coupe for real driving times.



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OHH SHIIIT duuude you MUST post pics of your Falky coupe!! i'm a MAD MAX Freeeak'thats what Mad Max drove a Ford Falcon XB GT in case those who never knew' coupe and i drool over 72-78 Ford Falcon/Fairmont coupes the 73-76 Landaus kick ass too!! my fellow Yanks, you should see what OZ's Ford LTD looked like in the mid to late 70s it had a rolls royce lookin grill them 'Down Unduh' boys made some wicked cars back in the day also for those who've seen The Road Warrior gotta admit the cars in the movie had some trad/rat/rod in them LOL oh and welcome aboard http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[malaguena]

An aussie with a 460 big block Falcon XB, very cool! Any chance youre planning on getting one of those trick fiberglass mad max style nose cones for the falcon?

Well anyways, welcome and have fun. Ive learned a ton in the time ive been here.

[whodaky]

Welcome Max. I have a good friend who lives in Barwon heads who worked for Ford Geelong many years ago. His name is Alan Murchison. Alan is in his late 60's and a great guy.
You'll definitely like it here Max and you will learn a real lot. Geoff aka Whodaky

[Cruisin']

G'Day from over the pond.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
What better way than to celebrate my 900th post, welcoming someone from this side of the globe. I don't get here much these days but it is very informative and quite funny sometimes, then again, it get's downright outlandish as well.

[spark]

Welcome Max, have fun mmmmmmmmbigblockfordgogood

[The37Kid]

Hello Max, Welcome to the HAMB, good to have another Ford guy aboard!

[Max 460]

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OHH SHIIIT duuude you MUST post pics of your Falky coupe!! i'm a MAD MAX Freeeak'thats what Mad Max drove a Ford Falcon XB GT in case those who never knew'

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Thanks for the warm welcome guys.

It's actually my 3rd XB coupe (hard to break old habits) This ones real nice and is a keeper for life. If I ever develop the technical savvy, I may throw up a pic when appropriate. (can always email 'em anytime if your interested)
Cheers

[SamIyam]

Welcome to the HAMB!

There's plenty of people here that don't know shit about traditional hot rods... so you'll fit right in!

Just post pleny of stuff about your big block 460 '73 street machine and you'll be fine.

Sam.

[Tbone]

Welcome Max, Im new here as well and I can say this place is great. By the way any chance you can send me some VB?...lol had it once and I love it.

[oldchevyseller]

Ford Falcon XB GT Coupe '73

[The37Kid]

Some photoshop guy will slam that and install red rims with whitewalls before midnite. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[QQMOON]

G,day Max
JR

[Psychobilly Boi]

Welcome!

Danny

[PEDDRO]

You're nicked! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Max's here purely to learn the hot rod ways. I pointed him in this direction. Aside from satisfying the curiosity of a few of the guys here (re: the coupe), you guys'll find that Max can provide some very valueable insight into engine production, etc., being involved daily in the production of arguably Ford's best (and not offered in the States!) production V8, apart from other Ford Oz product. Plus he helps me out heaps and will be taking an active part (storage!!) in the build of my 27T roadster.....even if it is Cadillac powered! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Here's a shitty pic of the coupe:

[rare32]

hey Max...nice coupe! I'm sure you'll enjoy the forum and there are a lot of helpfull folks on here for the new hot rodder

[HotRod60F100]

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An aussie with a 460 big block Falcon XB, very cool! Any chance youre planning on getting one of those trick fiberglass mad max style nose cones for the falcon?

Well anyways, welcome and have fun. Ive learned a ton in the time ive been here.

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You mean the'Monza'nose made by Australian custom body kit maker Peter Arcadiapane? http://www.lastinterceptor.com has them for sale http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[HotRod60F100]

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Welcome to the HAMB!

There's plenty of people here that don't know shit about traditional hot rods... so you'll fit right in!

Just post pleny of stuff about your big block 460 '73 street machine and you'll be fine.

Sam.

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Well Sammy your prob right,since hes from AUSTRALIA keep in mind that not everyone knows the cliques and terms of what we Americans deem Hot Rods rat Rods or whatnot so take a breeeeak,you don't haveta be a prick all the time!!Notice our Down Under Newbie was polite and made damn sure he did't offend anyone by mentioning what car he had or if he should posts pics or not.and DECAF Sam DECAF also count to ten too http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[HotRod60F100]

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Some photoshop guy will slam that and install red rims with whitewalls before midnite. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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ARRRGGHHHHH NOOOO'tHuD'

[HotRod60F100]

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You're nicked! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Max's here purely to learn the hot rod ways. I pointed him in this direction. Aside from satisfying the curiosity of a few of the guys here (re: the coupe), you guys'll find that Max can provide some very valueable insight into engine production, etc., being involved daily in the production of arguably Ford's best (and not offered in the States!) production V8, apart from other Ford Oz product. Plus he helps me out heaps and will be taking an active part (storage!!) in the build of my 27T roadster.....even if it is Cadillac powered! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Here's a shitty pic of the coupe:

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She got the factory Pine N Lime Falcon color?those cars arguably have the SEXIEST lines out of all the cars in the world!!bust thats just me http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[jimbob]

G'day Max. Only newish hwere myself but you will learn alot here, and have a laugh!

I had a coupe for a while myself, and just recently sold my '71 XY GT. Can't keep em all http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Have fun

Cheers and beers
Jimbob

[mule]

welcome max,

[34 GAZ]

G,day Max, I love the big Falcons, specially the GTHOs but
i must confess to being a Monaro guy from way back in the beginning.Not much chance of seeing iether here though.

[jimbob]

34GAZ, its your lucky day. Here's my XY which I sold recently to finance the Buick and my roadster.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/hri-benchracing/105_0538.jpg

Sorry to post such a late model on this site http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Cheers and beers
Jimbob

[burtrido]

Welcome to the HAMB Max. So how do you change the plugs??

[SRVLIVES]

Was that Gen Phas 3 Jimbob?

[jimbob]

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Was that Gen Phas 3 Jimbob?

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I wish http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif Was a Fairmont GS with all of the following factory fitted: 351, Bullnose t/loader, 9", 36 gal tank.

The rims were genuine HO.

Cheers and beers
Jimbob

[CRAP]

Welcome, seems like every time I am on here the Australians are, I need a job so I am not up all night

[whodaky]

Jimbob, that is the best color for an XY. Been in quite a few quick GTs in my time but never owned one! Geoff aka Whodaky

[jimbob]

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Jimbob, that is the best color for an XY

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Yeh, it really stood out because it wasn't red, or yellow, or blue. Had arguments with blokes tellin me it must be the real mcoy because of that. " no one would do a green one" Ha ha ha.

Cheers and beers
Jimbob