I found with mine it was as if the left tail light was installed in the wrong place from factory (looks identical to yours, before I did my fix) I used a step drill and oversized the holes in the body for the tail light and it gave me some adjustment room when tightening up the bolts. I found my bootlid closed straight, but the tail light was sitting wrong against the garnish and top of the bumper if that makes sense.
@@sean-mccarthy I'll make sure to check that out. From what I can see the gap from the tail lights to the bumper seems to match both sides, and the bootlid does sit flat until it latches. The latch sits slightly off-centre (towards the left) so that's why it'll be the first thing I'll check - it may be holding the lid down a little bit too hard.
Sometimes it’s as simple as an adjustable rubber grommet that you just screw slightly in or out for very minor tolerance differences on boot lids and bonnets
You do these videos better then other TH-cam channels that have other people helping them! And great to see someone take their time to look after they old Ford cars.
It makes me so happy to see someone taking real good care of one of these rare and beautiful cars. I hope one day I can find one in decent enough condition so I can give it the love and care it deserves
Got the same problem on the LHS doors on my NC. Glad I stumbled on this video as I thought I'd have to replace the whole molding not realizing the chrome strips just peel off! Also thanks for putting up the E bay link as I've checked it out & it has exactly what I need to fix the shitty looking chrome strip on that side of the car.
Very nice NC mate. I’ve just finished a BF G8 very happy how she looks and drives. Fist thing I did was get some quality carbon tint. ( just legal) but with the Lighting Strike Silver paint. I had clear coat issues pretty standard sadly but I removed the whole lot and respray of clear coat. Just amazing. Thanks for the tips. Even the plastic clips that connect injectors electrics of every kind. They can be very brittle and keeping everything as original as possible is a delicate process.👌🇦🇺👍
Great video as always! I'm a big fan if your work. I just have a quick tip for you: When adressring the viewer, think of a single person instead of a group of people. That resonates better to the viewer (because I'm just me). Anyway, keep up the excellent work!
Nice vid! Brings back such good memories of when I was a 10yo in 1993 and dad took delivery of his NC Fairlane Ghia in cobalt blue, which really was more like purple. Loved that car!
Pretty easy job if you do the prep work and make sure the track in the bumper is really clean before you start sticking it down. That's probably the most important piece of advice!
Top job and top video. Your plastic garnish looks shiny but I could recommend Mothers plastic polish. Excellent stuff. Great for polishing dash dials. Really gives them a lift. If you were stuck refurbishing that Fairlane badge I have in the past taken a photo of the badge and taken to a sign writer who can use the image to make a new one from vinyl. This can be stuck over the original. Can look really smart.
This video came at the perfect time. I have to do he exact same job on my DC. Was wondering how to get the lock off but you’ve answered that for me. End result looks terrific mate! Also, my badge is probably worse than the one you just replaced.
MotoringBox It’d be worth a shot. You have a bit of experience with it and those things are becoming rare as. I don’t think I’ll worry with mine. I’m too worried I’ll break it trying to pry it off.
Can't speak to fixing the silver, but I've restored the Fairlane and ford badges on these before. If you get it before the silver lifts away you can just sand back and respray the backs in "Cardinal red" which was one of the factory colours for that car. Makes them look brand new! Edit: Fishing line and some patience makes lifting the badges out pretty easy too.
Loved this video! Currently tracking down a front bumper for my EB II wagon. Can’t wait to fit the Red bumper insert trim. Seeing you change the locks reminded me of when I did all of them on my EB. Interesting to see your rear garnish has those blanked off bulb holes. My wagon has two lights underneath the reverse lights that are blanked off and do nothing too. Wonder what they might’ve been for?
They're like extra reversing lights, which for some reason Ford blanked off. I guess it's a carry-over from the NA Fairlane, which had the badge strip running straight through the centre of the garnish, instead of sitting lower like on the NC. If you sourced two new bulb holders it'd be easy enough to reinstate them, but they're sitting behind the badges.
My BA XT has a gap on bumpers for chrome mounding, Ive seen chrome on other BA bumpers and it looks cool, also the chrome grille surround would look nice. Thanks for the inspiration..great channel.
I found a mint nc boot garnish at the tip that someone threw away was very dirty when i got it but cleand up to be in similer condition to your new one thats including the badges and all
Excellent stuff, end result looks more or less perfect imo. I need to do this all along my EL Fairmont Ghia, all the chrome trim on it is looking incredibly sad. Now that I've seen this I should stop putting it off and get it done (maybe along with all the other exterior work it needs).
Awesome video Sean, another informative segment to a growing library you already have. As it’s been said, you have a rare beast there bud, not many in that good condition left anymore that’s for sure. Still gotta get those stickers though! 😂
We have had three cars of this shape in our family (two NA's and once NC), all three had the same problem. My BA Fairlane Ghia has narrower chrome trim inserts on the front and rear bumpers only - MKII BA Fairlane Ghia models had more chrome strips added to the doors. Keep your car nice - it's still awesome after 27 yeras.
MotoringBox from 1987 to now we have had one ZK Fairlane classic (the first to have fuel injection), one ZL Fairlane sportsman, two NA Fairlanes, one NC II Fairlane Ghia, one NL Fairlane Ghia, one BF LTD, one BA Fairlane Ghia and somehow a WM Holden Caprice has made its way into the timeline. All were six cylinder except the BF LTD and WM Caprice.
Awesome video bud. Although I don't have an old car any more, I still enjoy watching anything you put out. Keep up the great content. I wonder if there is a way you can make the fairlane badge light up from behind. That might look pretty cool...
Possible, you'd have to drill a hole for wiring though. The badge itself sits on top of the parking light but it'll never light up because of the painted backing.
Keen eyes you have there. Back in the day I ran a double-din android headunit with a backup camera, but I got rid of that a long time ago. I left the camera where it was, but obviously chose not to swap it over to the new rear garnish. Thanks for the comment!
Yup, I've noticed it before - but it wasn't until I filmed and started editing this that it really started to bug the shit out of me. Should be easy enough to correct.
Again another top quality video. I have always wanted a NC but ended up with the EB II Gli. But maybe oneday ill find one that somepne has not destroyed or half parted out. Looks mint. 👌👍
Good video, last week I purchased 91 DA LTD. I purchased off eBay the chrome strip option, 30mm-6m, (link has expired from what you used) appears mine is about 35mm. If I use the 30, there's a big gap. Did you have a gap at all or did the 30mm fit tightly?
@@MotoringBoxTV hey mate nice car. where did you buy the chrome trim i need to buy a similar one for my EL fairmont. It will be a Bonus if its for sale on the Gold Coast Thanks
Hi mate, Did you replace the chrome trim on your doors? I have a very nice dc Ltd but the Chrome is poor in a couple of places. It looks like a single moulded piece? Any ideas would be very helpful!! Thanks!
No resistors needed for the LED parking and reverse lights on the garnish. I run regular bulbs for the brake lights - LED's can affect cruise control operation although a resister would probably fix it. I don't have any particular bulbs to recommend - the ones I run were bought years ago!
At the beginning I think you may be referring to the difference between series 1&2 chrome trims and series 3. The 30mm one is series 1&2. Thinner one with dark grey edge is series 3. Great work btw...😊👌
It was a left-over from a double-din android head unit I used a few years back. I have no interest in using it ever again and as such had no reason to move the rear camera across to the new fascia. It was all aftermarket stuff of course.
Gotta love the Meguiar's Quick Detailer, my favourite piece is cleaning product. Keep a bottle in the car to remove those bird droppings from the car. 👍🏽
I actually ran out of it long ago, I just filled the bottle up with a mixture of meguiars car wash and water. Virtually indistinguishable with how it performs!
Just checked my NC as the chrome strip has gone on mine as well. I don't have the colour coded bars and door guards like yours. The chrome on my rubber-like door guard trims seems to be different, ie. not a 4mm thick strip like the front and rear bars. The chrome on these door guards seems to be a part of the actual moulding if that makes sense, ie. there's no old strip to remove. Would you know how I could restore this chrome?
Not sure sorry. My doors have a chrome strip which is the same as what I used on the bumper, except it's taller than 30mm (I've never measured the exact height).
@@MotoringBoxTV yeah it’s nice but needs extra loving, Few rust bits etc, just a few things out of my skill set and can’t put decent money into it as I have to landscape our property.... Though I love it ,it also gives me memories of my ex... Absolutely love your show, well produced easy to listen to and most importantly Australian cars and diy
I’m struggling to find the part number for the MAF Sensor to suit a 230 kw 5.4 3v ? I’m having dramas with people saying it’s different from the 220 kw ? Wich I personally believe it’s not. But a $300+ I’d prefer to be correct. Any help would be cool. Cheers.
Get a good picture of that Fairlane badge while it's in good shape, maybe with some sort of scale above or below it- I bet you could get somebody, maybe a sign shop, to make a good decal. Won't be quite the same as the factory piece, but much less of a pain to fix and less risk of damaging anything if your new one wears out.
I measured it up a few years ago and still have an accurate scale artwork file of it. Back in the day I was looking at getting some reproductions made (properly, using clear perspex/resin with CNC letters cut to half depth) but the price per piece was quite high. I may revisit the idea in the future, you never know.
Check out 1993 EB Falcon, the Fairlane is an extended version of the same platform. The long wheel base platform was used for the Falcon station wagon as well. If you Google EB Falcon wagon you’ll see that the doors are same as a Fairlane. There was also a Fairmont and Fairmont Ghia which were luxury versions of the Falcon. Also, there was an LTD which was an even more luxurious version of the Fairlane !!! All Aussie Ford Falcons are descendants of the early 60s American Falcons. The first Aussie Falcons were virtually identical to the US spec ones.
I occasionally have comments or likes that don't post because I navigate away from the page or refresh the page before it has had time to post. Might be something to consider.
I have a 93 DCII 5LTR LTD and those chrome moulds have a very thin plastic protective covering over the faux chrome those vertical cracks sometimes are simply solved by peeling the plastic film away. The cracking is from the sealing glue delaminating after many many yrs. But now the chrome will be exposed to the elements ...so keep an eye on that. If you still own the Fairlane, it's time to drop it on some King springs super low springs . Yes its clean but rides like a grandpa car .... They gotta be dumped ...
@@MotoringBoxTV Sean thanx for reply You've done well at maintaining the aesthetic/ cosmetics in a high standard as yes as I've experienced after 20 - to almost 30yrs moulds ,plastics ,rubbers deteriorate due to the sun & elements. Thankfully with my Dc Ltd its garaged . And I have professional detailing products and use them for the cars benefit and durability. Being a Pearl black finish and 28yr old its very challenging to maintain to a high standard, Its def not perfect as pearl blk reflects every slight stone chip or imperfection . But still very presentable, better than most cars that are only 10yrs old I see around. I'm chasing a left rear tailight lense as mine has developed spider cracks due to the sun . And they are made from polycarbonate plastic which doesn't like U.V rays. IF yiu can point me in the right direction for a replacement Much appreciated. Look fwd to future vids. Oh get that sucker lowered!!! Trust me They look awsome
I don't own the car any more sadly, but even if I did I would never lower it. I've done it before on an FD LTD and it ruined the car (in my opinion). Don't get me wrong, it looked absolutely fantastic. But it ruined the ride, shook the interior to bits and the long wheelbase meant that it scraped the belly on even the mildest of driveways. It was pretty much everything a Fairlane or LTD shouldn't be.
@@MotoringBoxTV You sold it 😱😫😳 Oh well. As for lowering the ride ,yes mine is " in the weeds "! Looks Gangster !! Especially rollin on genuine champagne coloured EL GT rims are a classy touch. Yes I have to drv more conscientiously of its undercarriage. Lower centre of gravity improves steering and handling. But yes in doing so you compromise bump stop travel and it resonates all the nuances of the road below . Unless on a smooth fwy, awsome!! I also used to own a 5.8 FD LTD Rollin on cragars . Beautiful all Gold metalic duco. Well look fwd to your nxt project vid. Cheers Kim
I'm not sure about other states, but in QLD our 30-year/historic rego is extremely limited. Like only being able to drive the car to and from registered car club events - and nothing else!
@@MotoringBoxTVthat really sucks. In NSW you still have limited use in driving it but better than QLD. You could drive it to a club event in Sydney so it still satisfies the criteria.
The chrome strips on my NC look like garbage! 🤣 The rear garnish mould is fine though. Just need to find a good LH tail light, mine's starting to crack quite badly and it's very hard to find ones that've held up to 30-odd years of exposure to the aussie sun without going all brittle like mine have.
Like a girl, the rear on these is one of the best body parts to look at, apart from it's face. The NC has a sexy booty indeed. Thanks to you I now realise my 92 has it's original strip (see pun?) and it's condition indicates this also. I never expected you could still get this exact stuff. It pays to search. The rest of mine is the 30mm strip seen in this video and they're still good... according to the casual distance test. What should I type to get some of this for myself?
I have thought about that, and with a black number plate with red lettering. My only concern is how it'd look with the chrome strip still sitting above it.
I have some perfect fit laser cut stainless plates for sale if you're interested. Got one on mine. Looks classy. Much better than any paint job regardless of colour.
@@MotoringBoxTV Ahh, one day, one day you'll reach your worth. But it's true, you are born for this type of vocation. MB is in its infancy now, but that's where everything starts. Even the design for an AU!
@@MotoringBoxTV Hi Sean, I sent an email that ended up having an attachment because I left out a letter in your email address. It was returned via postmaster so I re-sent what I wrote as an attachment. Let me know if this is OK or I can send another email to you this time to the right address.. cheers
At what point do people decide it's ok to follow you? Most normal people might give a wave or a thumbs up, but following you is stepping over the line a little bit...
So how annoying is that misaligned boot lid? I've worked out the latch mechanism needs adjustment, so it should be fairly easy to sort out!
Just what I was thinking. An even easier fix
I found with mine it was as if the left tail light was installed in the wrong place from factory (looks identical to yours, before I did my fix) I used a step drill and oversized the holes in the body for the tail light and it gave me some adjustment room when tightening up the bolts. I found my bootlid closed straight, but the tail light was sitting wrong against the garnish and top of the bumper if that makes sense.
@@sean-mccarthy I'll make sure to check that out. From what I can see the gap from the tail lights to the bumper seems to match both sides, and the bootlid does sit flat until it latches. The latch sits slightly off-centre (towards the left) so that's why it'll be the first thing I'll check - it may be holding the lid down a little bit too hard.
@@MotoringBoxTV Ah sweet, might be an easy fix then
Sometimes it’s as simple as an adjustable rubber grommet that you just screw slightly in or out for very minor tolerance differences on boot lids and bonnets
Never seen a cleaner example of a NC Fairlane in my life.
Thanks mate. NC's are pretty rare where I live, I probably only see like 1 or 2 per year on the road.
You do these videos better then other TH-cam channels that have other people helping them!
And great to see someone take their time to look after they old Ford cars.
Thanks mate, I try.
It makes me so happy to see someone taking real good care of one of these rare and beautiful cars. I hope one day I can find one in decent enough condition so I can give it the love and care it deserves
Got the same problem on the LHS doors on my NC. Glad I stumbled on this video as I thought I'd have to replace the whole molding not realizing the chrome strips just peel off! Also thanks for putting up the E bay link as I've checked it out & it has exactly what I need to fix the shitty looking chrome strip on that side of the car.
Double check the height of your existing strips before ordering!
Very nice NC mate. I’ve just finished a BF G8 very happy how she looks and drives. Fist thing I did was get some quality carbon tint. ( just legal) but with the Lighting Strike Silver paint. I had clear coat issues pretty standard sadly but I removed the whole lot and respray of clear coat. Just amazing. Thanks for the tips. Even the plastic clips that connect injectors electrics of every kind. They can be very brittle and keeping everything as original as possible is a delicate process.👌🇦🇺👍
Apply oracal or anyother protective clear film for headlights on the back plastics. The film protects the plastic from the uv light.
@Lex Riordan *an
I bought one of these recently after seeing these videos. 1993 NC V8 love it.
Another one saved! Well done.
That has to be the cleanest nc in Australia mate 👌👌👌🔥
I think it's certainly up there.
Slovenia watching. Take care down under and stay healthy! 😉👍
Thanks mate!
Great video as always! I'm a big fan if your work. I just have a quick tip for you: When adressring the viewer, think of a single person instead of a group of people. That resonates better to the viewer (because I'm just me). Anyway, keep up the excellent work!
Thanks for that, I'll keep it in mind.
Looks so much better even up close, fantastic work
Thank you very much!
Nice vid! Brings back such good memories of when I was a 10yo in 1993 and dad took delivery of his NC Fairlane Ghia in cobalt blue, which really was more like purple. Loved that car!
Love that color, when they were new they looked amazing
Thanks for answering a couple of questions I had before replacing the chrome strip on my Fairlane! Yours looks mint😁
Pretty easy job if you do the prep work and make sure the track in the bumper is really clean before you start sticking it down. That's probably the most important piece of advice!
@@MotoringBoxTV cheers, I was going to use isopropyl alcohol to clean the recess
Top job and top video. Your plastic garnish looks shiny but I could recommend Mothers plastic polish. Excellent stuff. Great for polishing dash dials. Really gives them a lift. If you were stuck refurbishing that Fairlane badge I have in the past taken a photo of the badge and taken to a sign writer who can use the image to make a new one from vinyl. This can be stuck over the original. Can look really smart.
This video came at the perfect time. I have to do he exact same job on my DC. Was wondering how to get the lock off but you’ve answered that for me. End result looks terrific mate!
Also, my badge is probably worse than the one you just replaced.
I might have a crack at restoring the badge on the garnish I took off.
MotoringBox It’d be worth a shot. You have a bit of experience with it and those things are becoming rare as. I don’t think I’ll worry with mine. I’m too worried I’ll break it trying to pry it off.
Can't speak to fixing the silver, but I've restored the Fairlane and ford badges on these before. If you get it before the silver lifts away you can just sand back and respray the backs in "Cardinal red" which was one of the factory colours for that car. Makes them look brand new!
Edit: Fishing line and some patience makes lifting the badges out pretty easy too.
Loved this video! Currently tracking down a front bumper for my EB II wagon. Can’t wait to fit the Red bumper insert trim. Seeing you change the locks reminded me of when I did all of them on my EB. Interesting to see your rear garnish has those blanked off bulb holes. My wagon has two lights underneath the reverse lights that are blanked off and do nothing too. Wonder what they might’ve been for?
They're like extra reversing lights, which for some reason Ford blanked off. I guess it's a carry-over from the NA Fairlane, which had the badge strip running straight through the centre of the garnish, instead of sitting lower like on the NC. If you sourced two new bulb holders it'd be easy enough to reinstate them, but they're sitting behind the badges.
it so clean
The old rear end really let it down.
What a nice shiny rear you now have
Perfect watch while taking a bog, great work big fella
Haha, glad it helped.
What I'm doing now. Wonderful stuff.
Nice job, the back of the car looks a lot better!
Cheers!
The car looks awesome.Good job.
My BA XT has a gap on bumpers for chrome mounding, Ive seen chrome on other BA bumpers and it looks cool, also the chrome grille surround would look nice. Thanks for the inspiration..great channel.
I found a mint nc boot garnish at the tip that someone threw away was very dirty when i got it but cleand up to be in similer condition to your new one thats including the badges and all
Excellent stuff, end result looks more or less perfect imo.
I need to do this all along my EL Fairmont Ghia, all the chrome trim on it is looking incredibly sad. Now that I've seen this I should stop putting it off and get it done (maybe along with all the other exterior work it needs).
Good luck!
Looks like time well spent mate looks tops.
Cheers mate, I thought so.
Fantastic work!
Cheers mate.
Awesome video Sean, another informative segment to a growing library you already have. As it’s been said, you have a rare beast there bud, not many in that good condition left anymore that’s for sure. Still gotta get those stickers though! 😂
Thanks Tom! Send me your address via Patreon and I'll send a few to you!
MotoringBox All good mate, sent you the message. 👍
Looks great! I like the LED lights too!
This video just makes me want to go out and *add* rear garnish to my rear bumper
Mmmm, extra garnish.
We have had three cars of this shape in our family (two NA's and once NC), all three had the same problem.
My BA Fairlane Ghia has narrower chrome trim inserts on the front and rear bumpers only - MKII BA Fairlane Ghia models had more chrome strips added to the doors.
Keep your car nice - it's still awesome after 27 yeras.
Nice, sounds like you guys really love your long wheelbase cars.
MotoringBox from 1987 to now we have had one ZK Fairlane classic (the first to have fuel injection), one ZL Fairlane sportsman, two NA Fairlanes, one NC II Fairlane Ghia, one NL Fairlane Ghia, one BF LTD, one BA Fairlane Ghia and somehow a WM Holden Caprice has made its way into the timeline. All were six cylinder except the BF LTD and WM Caprice.
Awesome video bud. Although I don't have an old car any more, I still enjoy watching anything you put out. Keep up the great content. I wonder if there is a way you can make the fairlane badge light up from behind. That might look pretty cool...
Possible, you'd have to drill a hole for wiring though. The badge itself sits on top of the parking light but it'll never light up because of the painted backing.
I notice that after the taillight installation a little chrome trim is missing, that was the backup camera?
Keen eyes you have there. Back in the day I ran a double-din android headunit with a backup camera, but I got rid of that a long time ago. I left the camera where it was, but obviously chose not to swap it over to the new rear garnish. Thanks for the comment!
Almost completely satisfying. the alignment on the left-hand side of the boot needs sorting. my OCD was killing me ;)
Yup, I've noticed it before - but it wasn't until I filmed and started editing this that it really started to bug the shit out of me. Should be easy enough to correct.
Looks great with the new silver strip.
Fairlane looks mint.
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Thanks 👍
Great Job mate looks good!
Thanks 👍
Again another top quality video. I have always wanted a NC but ended up with the EB II Gli. But maybe oneday ill find one that somepne has not destroyed or half parted out.
Looks mint. 👌👍
Good luck with the search!
Such a good looking car. My grandfather brought a 1990 NA secondhand in the early 90s, I still have it but it's nowhere near as nice as this.
Nice that you still have it though! Might be time to give it a once over!
Your car is really mint! Makes me wanna repaint my rear bumper.
I think the bumpers on mine have been repainted at some point.
Did you try a heat gun and fishing line to remove that Fairlane badge?
Is it possible to link were you got the moulding strip from please I need to do the same to my 93 NC cheers
I second this!
Sorry just saw this. I bought the 30mm /5 metre option www.ebay.com.au/itm/333472729912
Legend!
Great video !
The NC is my favourite of your car collection :-)
Thanks mate. Probably mine too.
I need to replace the chrome strip running along the drivers door on my AU GHIA.
You just need a petrol can and a match..... AU... urgh....
Good job Data. Keep up the great videos :)
Thanks, will do!
So nice to have a nice shiny bum again! LOL! I personally think the wire wheels look great but they must be a bugger to keep looking smick though.
I love that car mate. Well done.
Thanks 👍
Looks unreal mate, but wonder how you can get the boot to sear better so it sits inline with your back left tail light a bit better ?
Yup, there is a pinned comment referring to that. I believe the boot latch mechanism needs adjustment.
MotoringBox ohhh I see that now, sorry! Yeah hopefully it’s not to hard mate
Did the wires come with the car or did you get them after? They're awesome
They came with it, I do love how they look but there are a few down sides. I'll film a video about it one day!
Sean I really love the wheels you have on the old girl, I’m guessing they’re not standard??
Good video, last week I purchased 91 DA LTD. I purchased off eBay the chrome strip option, 30mm-6m, (link has expired from what you used) appears mine is about 35mm. If I use the 30, there's a big gap. Did you have a gap at all or did the 30mm fit tightly?
Brilliant job!! I'm going to get myself some of that trim now.
Go for it!
@@MotoringBoxTV hey mate nice car. where did you buy the chrome trim i need to buy a similar one for my EL fairmont.
It will be a Bonus if its for sale on the Gold Coast
Thanks
@@andystoolhacks174 here you go, select the 30mm / 5 meter option: www.ebay.com.au/itm/333472729912 it's enough for a bumper.
Such a good looking car
Thanks mate, I've always liked them.
Hi mate,
Did you replace the chrome trim on your doors? I have a very nice dc Ltd but the Chrome is poor in a couple of places. It looks like a single moulded piece? Any ideas would be very helpful!! Thanks!
I ended up painting my moulding red it looks so much better its how it should have been!!!!
Great looking car.
It's a beauty. What led globes are you using for the reverse and indicator? Do they have the resistor?
No resistors needed for the LED parking and reverse lights on the garnish. I run regular bulbs for the brake lights - LED's can affect cruise control operation although a resister would probably fix it. I don't have any particular bulbs to recommend - the ones I run were bought years ago!
At the beginning I think you may be referring to the difference between series 1&2 chrome trims and series 3. The 30mm one is series 1&2. Thinner one with dark grey edge is series 3. Great work btw...😊👌
Well there ya go - learn something new everyday!
Brake fluid on the lenses and nail polish remover on the glue. Comes apart a treat
What happened to the reverse camera?
It was a left-over from a double-din android head unit I used a few years back. I have no interest in using it ever again and as such had no reason to move the rear camera across to the new fascia. It was all aftermarket stuff of course.
hello sean great vid as all ways she a nice old Fairlane great find your work spot on keep it up from phill with the xf falcon
Thanks for watching mate.
Looking very smart
Cheers mate.
Can you please link the moulding you purchased from ebay?
I replied to one of the other comments here with the link - I don't have the time to check it but hopefully you can find it!
Looks good 👍
Thanks 👍
Looks great
Love the older falcon etc
Nick
Cheers mate.
Gotta love the Meguiar's Quick Detailer, my favourite piece is cleaning product. Keep a bottle in the car to remove those bird droppings from the car. 👍🏽
I actually ran out of it long ago, I just filled the bottle up with a mixture of meguiars car wash and water. Virtually indistinguishable with how it performs!
Would you say that the side chrome strip and front bumper is the same technique? Doing my fairlaine NA aswell.
Same technique, different size trim though.
Just checked my NC as the chrome strip has gone on mine as well. I don't have the colour coded bars and door guards like yours. The chrome on my rubber-like door guard trims seems to be different, ie. not a 4mm thick strip like the front and rear bars. The chrome on these door guards seems to be a part of the actual moulding if that makes sense, ie. there's no old strip to remove. Would you know how I could restore this chrome?
Not sure sorry. My doors have a chrome strip which is the same as what I used on the bumper, except it's taller than 30mm (I've never measured the exact height).
Seriously in love with this Fairlane, if you are selling it one day in the future or looking for a 1965 Falcon drop me a line..
XP? Noice.
@@MotoringBoxTV yeah it’s nice but needs extra loving, Few rust bits etc, just a few things out of my skill set and can’t put decent money into it as I have to landscape our property.... Though I love it ,it also gives me memories of my ex... Absolutely love your show, well produced easy to listen to and most importantly Australian cars and diy
I’m struggling to find the part number for the MAF Sensor to suit a 230 kw 5.4 3v ? I’m having dramas with people saying it’s different from the 220 kw ? Wich I personally believe it’s not. But a $300+ I’d prefer to be correct. Any help would be cool. Cheers.
Wasn’t Motoring Box a regular Penthouse Magazine column from the 70’s of my childhood?
I dunno, you tell me!
Hah it could have been. A subsection of Forum.
Hello Motoring!
Hi!
"A fairly cold day"?
You're in Queensland man!
Qld, where it's illegal to mention anything about cold weather.
I've recently brought a dl ltd and the leather seats are fucking amazing if you can get your hands on a set it's a must do
Nice. I'm not a big fan of leather though - too sweaty and uncomfortable in Queensland for most of the year.
PLEASE HELP what size do you get for the doors and front bumper
I don't own the car any more sorry, but from memory they were a bit thicker. I would measure your existing strips and find some that suit ✌
Get a good picture of that Fairlane badge while it's in good shape, maybe with some sort of scale above or below it- I bet you could get somebody, maybe a sign shop, to make a good decal. Won't be quite the same as the factory piece, but much less of a pain to fix and less risk of damaging anything if your new one wears out.
I measured it up a few years ago and still have an accurate scale artwork file of it. Back in the day I was looking at getting some reproductions made (properly, using clear perspex/resin with CNC letters cut to half depth) but the price per piece was quite high. I may revisit the idea in the future, you never know.
I have a great video waiting for the next one
I'm working on it!
Ive git a na fairlane chromes gone everywhere other then the rear doors and the garnish is alright still after 30 years
Nice, lucky it is easy to fix the chrome.
I have to ask as a yank but are these things built on Ford's panther platform? Because they certainly look like they are.
Nope, it's a platform unique to Ford Australia for the Aussie Falcon. I'm not sure if it ever had a name.
@@MotoringBoxTV thanks! A lot of the styling cues and such remind me of the Crown Vics over here. Was curious
Check out 1993 EB Falcon, the Fairlane is an extended version of the same platform. The long wheel base platform was used for the Falcon station wagon as well. If you Google EB Falcon wagon you’ll see that the doors are same as a Fairlane. There was also a Fairmont and Fairmont Ghia which were luxury versions of the Falcon. Also, there was an LTD which was an even more luxurious version of the Fairlane !!! All Aussie Ford Falcons are descendants of the early 60s American Falcons. The first Aussie Falcons were virtually identical to the US spec ones.
This car is screaming for factor wheels.
Please.....
Got some, they need to be polished up. I still like the wires, but I'll get around to it eventually.
@@MotoringBoxTV Keep the wires on it looks classy
I did love the look of these cars - especially with factory wheels.
Love the chrome wires. Proper classy with a C.
Agreed. Factory wheels look way better.
You need to do the boot rubber too so it lines up right. It’s obvs sagged and needs replacing
I've narrowed it down to the rubber stoppers that sit on either side of the boot lid - I might need a taller one for the left side.
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it.
Nice job.
Thanks Terry.
For some reason my comments are disappearing?
Might be an issue on whatever device you're using? I only see the comments where you say your comments are disappearing 🤨
I occasionally have comments or likes that don't post because I navigate away from the page or refresh the page before it has had time to post. Might be something to consider.
@@MotoringBoxTV I commented twice on this video yesterday when the video was unlisted, Now its listed comments are gone.
@@MotoringBoxTV Nope not that
@@TheRealMrCods I don't believe they disappear when it goes from unlisted to public, but I'll keep an eye out next time.
I have a 93 DCII 5LTR LTD and those chrome moulds have a very thin plastic protective covering over the faux chrome those vertical cracks sometimes are simply solved by peeling the plastic film away.
The cracking is from the sealing glue delaminating after many many yrs.
But now the chrome will be exposed to the elements ...so keep an eye on that.
If you still own the Fairlane, it's time to drop it on some King springs super low springs .
Yes its clean but rides like a grandpa car ....
They gotta be dumped ...
The clear plastic cracked first, but then several months after I removed it the chrome cracked too.
@@MotoringBoxTV Sean thanx for reply
You've done well at maintaining the aesthetic/ cosmetics in a high standard as yes as I've experienced after 20 - to almost 30yrs moulds ,plastics ,rubbers deteriorate due to the sun & elements.
Thankfully with my Dc Ltd its garaged . And I have professional detailing products and use them for the cars benefit and durability.
Being a Pearl black finish and 28yr old its very challenging to maintain to a high standard,
Its def not perfect as pearl blk reflects every slight stone chip or imperfection . But still very presentable, better than most cars that are only 10yrs old I see around.
I'm chasing a left rear tailight lense as mine has developed spider cracks due to the sun .
And they are made from polycarbonate plastic which doesn't like U.V rays.
IF yiu can point me in the right direction for a replacement
Much appreciated.
Look fwd to future vids.
Oh get that sucker lowered!!!
Trust me
They look awsome
I don't own the car any more sadly, but even if I did I would never lower it. I've done it before on an FD LTD and it ruined the car (in my opinion). Don't get me wrong, it looked absolutely fantastic. But it ruined the ride, shook the interior to bits and the long wheelbase meant that it scraped the belly on even the mildest of driveways. It was pretty much everything a Fairlane or LTD shouldn't be.
@@MotoringBoxTV You sold it 😱😫😳
Oh well.
As for lowering the ride ,yes mine is
" in the weeds "! Looks Gangster !! Especially rollin on genuine champagne coloured EL GT rims are a classy touch.
Yes I have to drv more
conscientiously of its undercarriage.
Lower centre of gravity improves steering and handling. But yes in doing so you compromise bump stop travel and it resonates all the nuances of the road below . Unless on a smooth fwy, awsome!!
I also used to own a 5.8 FD LTD Rollin on cragars . Beautiful all Gold metalic duco.
Well look fwd to your nxt project vid.
Cheers
Kim
The gap drop of the left side of the boot would drive me even more nuts than that chrome strip and badge.
EDIT: I forgot to mention the car looks good
Next thing I think you should do is replace those wheels
3 years until you can get historic plates!
I'm not sure about other states, but in QLD our 30-year/historic rego is extremely limited. Like only being able to drive the car to and from registered car club events - and nothing else!
@@MotoringBoxTVthat really sucks. In NSW you still have limited use in driving it but better than QLD. You could drive it to a club event in Sydney so it still satisfies the criteria.
The chrome strips on my NC look like garbage! 🤣 The rear garnish mould is fine though. Just need to find a good LH tail light, mine's starting to crack quite badly and it's very hard to find ones that've held up to 30-odd years of exposure to the aussie sun without going all brittle like mine have.
Yup, no aftermarket reproductions either I believe. You do see repo clear front indicators from time to time though.
Like a girl, the rear on these is one of the best body parts to look at, apart from it's face. The NC has a sexy booty indeed.
Thanks to you I now realise my 92 has it's original strip (see pun?) and it's condition indicates this also.
I never expected you could still get this exact stuff. It pays to search.
The rest of mine is the 30mm strip seen in this video and they're still good... according to the casual distance test.
What should I type to get some of this for myself?
Here's a link to the exact item I purchased (I went for 30mm / 5 metres): www.ebay.com.au/itm/333472729912
Noice!
✌
I reckon if the surrounding of the number plate was black it would look even better
I have thought about that, and with a black number plate with red lettering. My only concern is how it'd look with the chrome strip still sitting above it.
@@MotoringBoxTV perhaps you could "sample" it with a cardboard template, see how it looks
I have some perfect fit laser cut stainless plates for sale if you're interested. Got one on mine. Looks classy. Much better than any paint job regardless of colour.
i actually have an NC Fairlane Ghia project and the rear end is a lot worse then that lol
The garnish is the hard part!
$500 car, 5 million dollar reporter.
Other way around in my opinion!
@@MotoringBoxTV
Ahh, one day, one day you'll reach your worth.
But it's true, you are born for this type of vocation. MB is in its infancy now, but that's where everything starts. Even the design for an AU!
Are you interested in a new old stock boot carpet (Genuine Ford) for your NC? You can have it for free if you like.. let me know, cheers, Rachel
Hey if it's free, sure! Where are you based? Feel free to email me sean@motoringbox.com
@@MotoringBoxTV Hi Sean, I sent an email that ended up having an attachment because I left out a letter in your email address. It was returned via postmaster so I re-sent what I wrote as an attachment. Let me know if this is OK or I can send another email to you this time to the right address.. cheers
My Nc Fairlane Rear Garnish doesn't exist, i own a au im not that rich
At what point do people decide it's ok to follow you? Most normal people might give a wave or a thumbs up, but following you is stepping over the line a little bit...
It’s a no brainer for owners and enthusiasts of Aussie Fords and Holdens.
Typical Ford shit. Nothing lines up. Modern methods suck. Like plastic chrome.
I prefer it to real chrome, which starts pitting unless you keep it 100% clean all the time.