Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated.

Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > General Topics > The Pub

The Pub For General Automotive Related Talk

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 22-02-2012, 06:20 PM   #1
vbvbvb088
vbvbvb088
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Melbourne.
Posts: 347
Default 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

Enjoy....


Last edited by vbvbvb088; 20-09-2012 at 07:04 PM.
vbvbvb088 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-02-2012, 12:13 AM   #2
Moby Vic
Cynical Idealist
 
Moby Vic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Posts: 1,512
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

Aw, the blue oval fell out of the steering wheel.

The guy who owns that car signed on to CrownVic.net recently.
__________________
Your plastic pal who's fun to be with!
Moby Vic is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-02-2012, 01:09 PM   #3
FPVGT500
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
FPVGT500's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 640
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

I dont get the big fuss about the Crown Vic.......
FPVGT500 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-02-2012, 01:39 PM   #4
Moby Vic
Cynical Idealist
 
Moby Vic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Posts: 1,512
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

Me either, but I've been driving one for 11 years.
__________________
Your plastic pal who's fun to be with!
Moby Vic is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-02-2012, 07:05 PM   #5
Incontro
Regular Member
 
Incontro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 87
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

There will always be people that never fully understand this car.
Incontro is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-02-2012, 08:19 PM   #6
Dusty1
Giddy up!
 
Dusty1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 2,126
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

State County Municipal Offender Data System.
__________________
Current:
June 11 built Titanium TDCi Territory, Edge, side steps, mud spats, bonnet protector, tow pack, full tint.
Nov 10 built XR6 Sensation.
Previous:
Oct 07 built Mondeo TDCi hatch, Stardust Silver, bluetooth, leather, tow pack, sunroof.
Dusty1 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-02-2012, 10:57 PM   #7
XR_Strider_GuY
Boss for Go, L98 for Show
Contributing Member
 
XR_Strider_GuY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Victorialand
Posts: 780
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

My query is how can he be driving a Ford Crown Vic left hand drive legally without the car being more than 30 years old?
__________________
Quote: Jeremy Clarkson "The fact of the matter is this, from just about any angle this is an impossibly pretty car"
XR_Strider_GuY is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-02-2012, 11:10 PM   #8
lockieoc
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Central Coast, NSW
Posts: 752
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

Wasnt this for sale recently?
Also, i saw a crown vic cab driving up the F3 the other day.
lockieoc is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 24-02-2012, 12:34 AM   #9
Moby Vic
Cynical Idealist
 
Moby Vic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Posts: 1,512
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

Quote:
Originally Posted by XR_Strider_GuY
My query is how can he be driving a Ford Crown Vic left hand drive legally without the car being more than 30 years old?
He's not. He towed it with a Holden.
__________________
Your plastic pal who's fun to be with!
Moby Vic is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 24-02-2012, 11:56 AM   #10
XR_Strider_GuY
Boss for Go, L98 for Show
Contributing Member
 
XR_Strider_GuY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Victorialand
Posts: 780
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Moby Vic
He's not. He towed it with a Holden.
Thought so. I drove one of the last Panther platform cars last year a Lincoln Town Car. Solid car with a massive boot and very cushy ride. But it did not win my heart like the Cadillac DTS did.
__________________
Quote: Jeremy Clarkson "The fact of the matter is this, from just about any angle this is an impossibly pretty car"
XR_Strider_GuY is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 24-02-2012, 01:14 PM   #11
aussie muscle
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
aussie muscle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,312
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

Quote:
Originally Posted by FPVGT500
I dont get the big fuss about the Crown Vic.......
it's an acquired taste.


Quote:
Originally Posted by Moby Vic
Me either, but I've been driving one for 11 years.
how many FG Falcons do you see driving around Florida? you could buy one, but we'd all say 'Meh'.
__________________
My ride: 2007 Falcon Ute BF XR8 Orange, MTO.
aussie muscle is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 24-02-2012, 02:59 PM   #12
XR6_661
Cane Farmer
 
XR6_661's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Tom Price, WA
Posts: 4,056
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

There's no exterior shots....whats the point
__________________

1994 ED XR6T - Cobalt Blue.



2009 FG XR6 - Black.


Quote:
Originally Posted by Tex
I couldn't give a crap how many are in their family, what gay passtimes they paticipate in, or whether they have a cat, dog or a freaken fish.

Keep your stinking family to yourself god damn it.
XR6_661 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-02-2012, 12:12 AM   #13
Moby Vic
Cynical Idealist
 
Moby Vic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Posts: 1,512
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

Quote:
Originally Posted by aussie muscle
it's an acquired taste.



how many FG Falcons do you see driving around Florida? you could buy one, but we'd all say 'Meh'.
Exactly. I've never seen an Australian Falcon in person.

The Crown Vic was the last traditional American full-size car, with rear-wheel drive and body-on-frame construction. It interested me because it was a mix of old and new, sort of a refined simplicity.

There's nothing really special about it, and it doesn't really excel in any particular area (except trunk ... er, boot space), but it's a durable workhorse.

And technically an individual isn't supposed to be able to order a Police Interceptor from the factory, but I found a way to do it, so then I felt like it was an opportunity I couldn't miss.

Stock power is adequate (mine is better with the added supercharger), ride is adequate (but nice on interstate highways thanks to the long wheelbase), handling is pretty good (but the chassis is hilariously slow to react), and braking is impressive for a car with such mass.

Even though they're ubiquitous here, the car always attracts attention at shows.
__________________
Your plastic pal who's fun to be with!
Moby Vic is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-02-2012, 12:16 AM   #14
Moby Vic
Cynical Idealist
 
Moby Vic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Posts: 1,512
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dusty1
State County Municipal Offender Data System.
The use of unnecessary force in apprehending the Blues Brothers has been approved.
__________________
Your plastic pal who's fun to be with!
Moby Vic is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-02-2012, 11:41 AM   #15
falconnut
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NSW
Posts: 1,428
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

I just plain like the car, its got that classic american car look, sounds good and looks fun to drive.

I would love to drive a RHD version over here but unfortunately i have not had the chance.
__________________
2001 Falcon Fairmont AU2
Big turbo coming
Lsd
falconnut is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-02-2012, 12:52 PM   #16
Moby Vic
Cynical Idealist
 
Moby Vic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Posts: 1,512
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

Is there right-hand drive version?
__________________
Your plastic pal who's fun to be with!
Moby Vic is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-02-2012, 03:52 PM   #17
XR_Strider_GuY
Boss for Go, L98 for Show
Contributing Member
 
XR_Strider_GuY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Victorialand
Posts: 780
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Moby Vic
Is there right-hand drive version?
I would say so as I have seen Lincoln Towncar hearses. The dash would be similar and I am sure someone in the Lincoln Mercury club would know of a company who can or has done conversions for Panther platform cars.
__________________
Quote: Jeremy Clarkson "The fact of the matter is this, from just about any angle this is an impossibly pretty car"
XR_Strider_GuY is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-02-2012, 06:21 PM   #18
THE SLUG
REAL 4X4'S RATTLE
 
THE SLUG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posts: 839
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

Awesome!! Was that the light brown one on carsales a few months back?
__________________

THE SLUG - 1985 Toyota 4Runner
2.8L Turbo, 2.5" exhaust, 5" lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZs, lots of stickers

THE DAILY - 2006 BFII XR6T
Process West plenum, intercooler, intake kit, and throttle body relocation, 80lb injectors, 4" dump, twin 2.5" X-Force exhaust, high flow cat, ZF tune, 330rwkw @ 15 psi, 20" staggered MC Racing Simmons copies

THE TOY - 2000 AU Falcon
4.0L, 2.5" straight pipe, T5, BA brakes, spool, stripped out, slammed
THE SLUG is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-02-2012, 07:01 PM   #19
BEN189
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 635
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dusty1
State County Municipal Offender Data System.
Elwood, your license currently under suspension, step out of the car please...

I found this car on Carsales a couple of months ago, thought it was a fake but it is true. Something about American police cars fascinates me.
__________________
FG F6 in Ego, dark argents, Leather, reverse camera

350rwkw with Rapid cooler, Herrod CAI, Deka 80lb injectors, full xforce 3.5" exhaust, actuator.
BEN189 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 25-02-2012, 07:04 PM   #20
BEN189
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 635
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Moby Vic
The use of unnecessary force in apprehending the Blues Brothers has been approved.
First you lied to me about the microphone, then you lied to me about the band, now your going to put me right back in the joint....
There not going to catch us. We're on a mission from god.
__________________
FG F6 in Ego, dark argents, Leather, reverse camera

350rwkw with Rapid cooler, Herrod CAI, Deka 80lb injectors, full xforce 3.5" exhaust, actuator.
BEN189 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 26-02-2012, 03:44 AM   #21
Moby Vic
Cynical Idealist
 
Moby Vic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Posts: 1,512
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

"Are you the police?"

"No ma'am, we're musicians."
__________________
Your plastic pal who's fun to be with!
Moby Vic is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 26-02-2012, 05:02 AM   #22
SPArKy_Dave
Too many Fords........ :)
 
SPArKy_Dave's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Melbz, Eastside
Posts: 737
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

It's got a cop motor, cop tyre's, cop suspension, cop shocks............
and it's the model made before catalytic converters, so it'll run good on regular gas.
__________________
Current Projects

97 EL V8 wagon - cool cruiser, or street bruiser? CLICKY
93 XG panel van - at your door in 60 secs, or the first hr is FREE........ yep, that's the goal.
95 XG ute - awaiting a head gasket...... grrrrr.

74 XB GS pano..... factory optioned with all the good stuff..... not much there now. ........long term resto.
XB Coupe and Van TV Ad
you know........ there's a little bit of Bathurst in every Ford Falcon.... think about it
SPArKy_Dave is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 26-02-2012, 11:41 AM   #23
THE SLUG
REAL 4X4'S RATTLE
 
THE SLUG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posts: 839
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's the model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?
[a brief thinking pause while Jake attempts to light a cigarette]
Jake: Fix the cigarette lighter.
__________________

THE SLUG - 1985 Toyota 4Runner
2.8L Turbo, 2.5" exhaust, 5" lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZs, lots of stickers

THE DAILY - 2006 BFII XR6T
Process West plenum, intercooler, intake kit, and throttle body relocation, 80lb injectors, 4" dump, twin 2.5" X-Force exhaust, high flow cat, ZF tune, 330rwkw @ 15 psi, 20" staggered MC Racing Simmons copies

THE TOY - 2000 AU Falcon
4.0L, 2.5" straight pipe, T5, BA brakes, spool, stripped out, slammed
THE SLUG is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 26-02-2012, 11:42 AM   #24
THE SLUG
REAL 4X4'S RATTLE
 
THE SLUG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posts: 839
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

Elwood: Sh it.
Jake: What?
Elwood: Rollers...
Jake: No.
Elwood: Yeah.
Jake: Sh it.
__________________

THE SLUG - 1985 Toyota 4Runner
2.8L Turbo, 2.5" exhaust, 5" lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZs, lots of stickers

THE DAILY - 2006 BFII XR6T
Process West plenum, intercooler, intake kit, and throttle body relocation, 80lb injectors, 4" dump, twin 2.5" X-Force exhaust, high flow cat, ZF tune, 330rwkw @ 15 psi, 20" staggered MC Racing Simmons copies

THE TOY - 2000 AU Falcon
4.0L, 2.5" straight pipe, T5, BA brakes, spool, stripped out, slammed
THE SLUG is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 26-02-2012, 01:45 PM   #25
Bossxr8
Peter Car
 
Bossxr8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: geelong
Posts: 23,145
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

We've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses.

Hit it.
Bossxr8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 26-02-2012, 03:12 PM   #26
Moby Vic
Cynical Idealist
 
Moby Vic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Posts: 1,512
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

Did you get me my Cheez Wiz, boy?
__________________
Your plastic pal who's fun to be with!
Moby Vic is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 26-02-2012, 07:01 PM   #27
BEN189
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 635
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips.
__________________
FG F6 in Ego, dark argents, Leather, reverse camera

350rwkw with Rapid cooler, Herrod CAI, Deka 80lb injectors, full xforce 3.5" exhaust, actuator.
BEN189 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 26-02-2012, 08:04 PM   #28
TheInterceptor
Cruising...
 
TheInterceptor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Perth
Posts: 3,819
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

__________________
FBT '98
BA XT '04
F100 4x4 '82

Subaru Outback '02
TheInterceptor is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 26-02-2012, 08:11 PM   #29
05_ENFORCER
 
05_ENFORCER's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 4,513
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

You guys are showing your age

Hit it !


.
__________________
2015 FGX XR8 5.0 S/C 645 RWKW
05_ENFORCER is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 26-02-2012, 11:08 PM   #30
SPArKy_Dave
Too many Fords........ :)
 
SPArKy_Dave's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Melbz, Eastside
Posts: 737
Default Re: 2012 Geelong Ford Day - Ford Crown Vic...

I hate illinois Nazi's............
__________________
Current Projects

97 EL V8 wagon - cool cruiser, or street bruiser? CLICKY
93 XG panel van - at your door in 60 secs, or the first hr is FREE........ yep, that's the goal.
95 XG ute - awaiting a head gasket...... grrrrr.

74 XB GS pano..... factory optioned with all the good stuff..... not much there now. ........long term resto.
XB Coupe and Van TV Ad
you know........ there's a little bit of Bathurst in every Ford Falcon.... think about it
SPArKy_Dave is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Reply


Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 04:48 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL