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[Tonz]

I spend too much time on FB however found these ....
Three factory XC Falcon Cobra Utes loaded with the three Hardie-Ferodo 1000 Bathurst Official Track XC Cobra Hardtops. c1978

https://scontent.fadl8-1.fna.fbcdn.n...Mg&oe=646080D4

https://www.facebook.com/oldschoolaussiefords?__cft__[0]=AZXgHYXVKG742B7GtCKla7qivdvoWk6j04mbwYiAfP6c-_gUpOgEqqqO7wY9BaR1SSKBJ7aunSEIeyvXutwEP8AfVnhCV9K jVr4Y0Tyd2DdRK4z1GL56Dj_WXkrlFaHKFX3Na__maa6Z_8Tvl bUFeeNuX2HNDE3KBjwnSKmOddcMmtfmljZIB3-iJlfYq_IAUemELno-1cdZXkPfkTK9AlCP&__tn__=-UC*F

[roKWiz]

Straight from the HCVC facebook page.

Great picture. Credit to original picture taker.

[Tonz]

there are alo pics of Hardie-Ferodo F100's

[roKWiz]

Good ol GM Detroit powered 6V53 hauling all those Ferds too !!

[roKWiz]

That's better. Love the Dodge's half sleeper.

[Tonz]

crazy didn't realise that. Where is the old Ford Louie?

[GT1533]

Background looks like it might be Broadmeadows plant.

[Bossxr8]

The Vans looked cool as too. I wonder how many of them they did for promotional work?

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Tonz

crazy didn't realise that. Where is the old Ford Louie?

This ones for Bossxr8. They could have used "King Cobra" to pull it.

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

This ones for Bossxr8. They could have used "King Cobra" to pull it.

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Haven't seen that one before. Was it actually a proper drag truck or just a normal one?

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Haven't seen that one before. Was it actually a proper drag truck or just a normal one?

Being a bogie drive I doubt it but was a regular competitor at all the events.

[Tonz]

wasnt Waltzing Matilda a Ford Louie ??

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Tonz

wasnt Waltzing Matilda a Ford Louie ??

Yes, a single drive LN8000 fitted with a Canberra bomber jet engine.

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

Being a bogie drive I doubt it but was a regular competitor at all the events.

Any idea what it ran down the strip? Can't find any info on it.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Any idea what it ran down the strip? Can't find any info on it.

No idea, was a feature in one of my old Custom Vans and Trucks magazine from the 70's-80's. Scanned image.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Any idea what it ran down the strip? Can't find any info on it.

Well what do you know here's the full scan. showing the times not real fast BTW.



and in the same mag. Tonz.

[roKWiz]

Climbing the Summit at Heathcote Junction.
Didn't know where else to post this but skip to 26mins 35sec you'll see a train load of new 90's Ford's heading for Enfield in $ydney.

Interesting last couple of carriages have the later Ford Capri's onboard.
Clip is a bit of a time capsule.

[stock1991]

How good is that ha. Rough count over 50 vehicles, a nice compliment of vehicles.

[Tonz]

thanks for the heads up, I fell asleep after the 3 or 5 train. yawn

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Tonz

thanks for the heads up, I fell asleep after the 3 or 5 train. yawn

Maybe you should have skipped to 26 minute 35 second as I suggested.

[roKWiz]

Gonna park this one here.

All credit to the original owner of this picture posted on HCVC facebook page.



And yes a Ford Thames pulling them.