2016 demolition derby cars

[superyob]

So, this year I have a smorgasbord of vehicles to choose from due to a flurry of generous donations late last year. The candidates for this year are:

Late 80s, early 90s Commodore. This is a definite for the derby.
A Ford Corsair Ghia
A Ford Laser, late 80s
A Hyundai Excel
A Mitsubishi Lancer wagon

Today I got word from a person who wants to donate a 1994 Falcon so that is a possibility.

If I send the equivalent of the Spanish Armada to the demolition derby, my chances of winning will surely be improved out of sight!!! That is, until a certain competitor turns up with a straight, old HT Kingswood and crushes my dreams of victory. The downside is the sheer amount of preparation that will be required if I derbied all these cars. I'll just make the students work harder and faster by shouting inspirational words at them, like 'Work harder, faster'...

I would love to track down another Camry though because last year's Camry gave a great account of itself...

[TheInterceptor]

Given the countless bush cars I've seen, 90's Falcons are hard to kill and very strong, 90's commodore strong body but engine not so good under lots of punishment, r31 body Nissan Pintara wicked strong too, 90's Camrys strong as aswell (as you found out).

Did you ever post pics up of the cars you ran last time on here?

[superyob]

Originally Posted by TheInterceptor

Given the countless bush cars I've seen, 90's Falcons are hard to kill and very strong, 90's commodore strong body but engine not so good under lots of punishment, r31 body Nissan Pintara wicked strong too, 90's Camrys strong as aswell (as you found out).

Did you ever post pics up of the cars you ran last time on here?

Prepare to cry!!!

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11434635

[TheInterceptor]

Originally Posted by superyob

Prepare to cry!!!

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11434635

Ouch! Why do people use things like XB and HT's! Nooooo!!

Nice work with the Camry though! Not much left of it haha.

[Olbucko]

I would be looking for an AU or later Falcon, The failsafe cooling system fitted to the six would be a definite advantage once your radiator was damaged. see this you tube clip,
https://youtu.be/hR6sKfaBlGM . The Holden goes for 2.5 minutes with a brick on the accelerator, but the Falcon is still going after half an hour without water
It may be slow when it goes into limp mode but it will still keep going.

[Olbucko]

So much work required now to prepare the cars.
Back in the seventies all we had to do was remove all the glass, rip out the back seat, wire the doors shut, and fit a seat belt.

The only safety gear the driver needed was a pair of overalls and a crash helmet The only rule that was enforced was don't smash into the drivers door.

You were ahead if you could find something like an old Valiant, enough power to push the smaller cars around and untangle yourself from the wreckage of the cars you hit.

After it was over you just left the car on the track and the scrap metal men got rid of it for nothing.

Pictures from Liverpool Speedway and Sydney Showground in 1977

[snowcone]

Originally Posted by Olbucko

So much work required now to prepare the cars.
Back in the seventies all we had to do was remove all the glass, rip out the back seat, wire the doors shut, and fit a seat belt.

The only safety gear the driver needed was a pair of overalls and a crash helmet The only rule that was enforced was don't smash into the drivers door.

You were ahead if you could find something like an old Valiant, enough power to push the smaller cars around and untangle yourself from the wreckage of the cars you hit.

After it was over you just left the car on the track and the scrap metal men got rid of it for nothing.

Pictures from Liverpool Speedway and Sydney Showground in 1977

I was just recalling the same thing.
I put an FC station wagon in a derby in the 70's in Newcastle.
It was huge - there were 140 cars in it.
The only rules were -
No glass
Bolt or chain the doors shut
Limited amount of fuel allowed - I can't remember how many litres it was
Overalls and helmet.

I cheated a little bit -the old grey motors easily broke engine mounts so I made a solid steel front one and covered it in grease.
My only downfall was getting hit in the side and taking the battery out which stopped the generator charging and stopped the engine.
You weren't allowed to relocate batteries or add steel bars anywhere.

[sprintman1]

Originally Posted by Olbucko

So much work required now to prepare the cars.
Back in the seventies all we had to do was remove all the glass, rip out the back seat, wire the doors shut, and fit a seat belt.

The only safety gear the driver needed was a pair of overalls and a crash helmet The only rule that was enforced was don't smash into the drivers door.

You were ahead if you could find something like an old Valiant, enough power to push the smaller cars around and untangle yourself from the wreckage of the cars you hit.

After it was over you just left the car on the track and the scrap metal men got rid of it for nothing.

Pictures from Liverpool Speedway and Sydney Showground in 1977

Spent more time than I care to think about at Liverpool on the infield and the Showground. Marlboro Grand National sorely missed

[superyob]

Took possession of ED Falcon today, engine sounds sick, but may make it to the derby. Maybe...

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by superyob

Took possession of ED Falcon today, engine sounds sick, but may make it to the derby. Maybe...

Perhaps this year you should put two AC condenser's in front of the radiator

[Blem]

Try running 2stroke so they can't see you.

[superyob]

Ok, I have been very slack of late and have possibly left my run too late for this year, but hopefully this Falcon will be ready in less than a month...



Will update soon...

[superyob]

Sneak peek at some artwork...

[superyob]

Some more progress. Bar work is in, external fuel pump is wired and plumbed to the 5 litre fuel tank. Wheels will be replaced with steel AU wheels. Just waiting for some colour paint and finishing touches to satisfy scrutineer's requirements...

[GasoLane]

Don't forget the two A/C Condenser's to protect the radiator keep the driver cool !

[superyob]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

Don't forget the two A/C Condenser's to protect the radiator keep the driver cool !

You sir, are worse than Hitler...

[superyob]

I took the car out into our test paddock today and bashed it around a bit. I wish to weld the diff as traction was not the best. If I remove the backing plate, will I have access through the carrier to the spider gears with a mig welder?

[superyob]

I forgot to mention that the art work is by a year 9 student...

[superyob]

Student welding diff centre. I got him to degrease the area, spray it with brake cleaner and fill the carrier with small nuts and bolts. Then the mig was used to fill in the rest...

[wackyv8]

good ol C.I.G. locker . perfect .

[superyob]

Took the car out for a bash in the test paddock and snapped an axle. It will go to the derby as is this Saturday night at the Beauy show...

[FairmontGS]

Give 'em hell Yobbo!

[superyob]

Thank you FGS. I know that a HT Holden and a Valiant will be competing so I am hoping they run out of fuel before they can obliterate the ED Falcon...

[Blem]

Looking great but you may need to vacuum the interior & clean the drivers seat to pass scrutineering.
Good luck with the armada...
& pics pls

[superyob]

No armada this year Blem, just the one Falcon but who knows what next year might bring? I have a few cars to choose from...

[superyob]

One ruined Falcon. Sorry about blurry pics but I still don't know how to use my phone camera properly...

[Gypzy]

Wow, looks like that got a touch up from a HT Holden! How did the HT go?

[superyob]

Gypzy, I have to admit that for the first time ever in the 6 years I have been doing this, I did not go to watch as I had other things to do. I don't even know who won...