Brian Bailey

Bowden Demo Day Autobarn McGregor December 2011

2011-12-25T10:53:00.001+10:00

Falcon XR6 Turbo Bonnet.

TS 50 about to get the Bug and Tar treatment thanks to Dan Bowden

BA Pursuit Ute getting the Wash and Wheel cleaner treatment thanks again to Dan and volunteer

Geting Ready

2011-12-19T18:42:00.001+10:00

Worked on the Ute today oil change new filter new tyres now the Ute is ready to head south early in the new year. 5000km round trip Sydney/ Hamilton Vic/ Sydney and back to the Gold Coast. Also fitted the Car Bra I bought of a mate.

Finally I'am back

2011-12-16T20:26:00.000+10:00

I will update this with some pictures soon.

Blue Oval Network, Bowdens and Denmac Ford Day

2011-01-29T19:40:00.000+10:00

Today I went to my first event in Brisbane since moving south. I have been on the Blue Oval Network site since it first started but being 2000km away I was unable to go to any events today changed that. Follow the link to the pictures.
http://picasaweb.google.com/14dte99/BlueOvalNetworkBowdensAndDenmacFordDay?authkey=Gv1sRgCJ6kqOy68_reCQ#

The new place

2010-11-05T20:10:00.000+10:00

Juat washed and nice and clean and the new wheels18" BA option wheels with the Tickford wheel caps they look better that the Ford ones that were on them.

Not much to show as yet but it,s now home for now. Going to join the Ford group from Brisbane next Saturday on the Gold Coast for a meet your Ford day. I have been a Forum member for sometime and will finally me some of them. I will post pictures next week.

NQ ,Nats Cannon Park, Cairns

2010-08-23T20:02:00.000+10:00

Awsome day
http://picasaweb.google.com/14dte99/001?authkey=Gv1sRgCLmepL-6yceIrQE#

Rob Vickerys 35

2010-06-05T18:37:00.000+10:00

Pictures from the Hanson Ford All Ford Day today

2010-06-03T20:17:00.002+10:00

Here it is the new toy. 2002 AU II XR8 ute. Today we fitted the over sized BA brakes, and Tuned the motor although on the way home it started to splatter again must have more bad fuel BUGGER
It has Bolle tint duel colour silver and blus, tow bar and factory alarm thats it. When I got it home from Bribane and washed it the chamous would no run over the paint. Some of it has now been polished and the rest will be do tomorrow.
You cab see the roof and Bonnet shine they have been clay bared and polished so far.

Is This the newby?

2010-05-24T18:57:00.003+10:00

Falcon AU II 2001 XR8 Ute
Options Factory leather, Momo wheel and gear knob, Alloy sports bar and tint. Premier sound.
Full service history. The Ute is immaculate and in as new condition.

Car is in Brisbane so there is a trip down coming up next weekend. Then a 2000km trip home, nice way to get to know the car.

Supercheap Smithfield reopenning Saturday 20th March

2010-03-20T18:00:00.000+10:00

Potts and Pacy from Sea FM interview me on behalf of the shop and the club
Jerry Brind-houses XY.

[http://picasaweb.google.com.au/14dte99/Videos#5450616707072995154]

What a great day lots of eye candy on show

NQPFC.com Febuary 2010 Cooks Tour de Tablelands

2010-02-21T21:37:00.006+10:00

Lunch at the Youngaburra Pub

Mid morning Stop at the Mt Uncle Distillery

We had an awesome day cruising the Tablelands today good company, good food and great cars. Thanks to Andrew for the ride in the Coldrock XR8 ute. I sure tested my new camera today.

My Pictures
ttp://picasaweb.google.com/14dte99/Febuary2010NQPFCCruise#

Rod's Pictures

http://picasaweb.google.com/icemancns/NQPFCFEB10CRUISETABLEANDS#5440578576757591570

James Pictures
http://picasaweb.google.com.au/JanJam90/CruiseTheTablelands21Feb10#

Up close test

2010-01-24T19:09:00.003+10:00

My Friend Neil took this while he was showing me how to use my new camera.

NQPFC.com lambbq

2010-01-24T18:49:00.004+10:00

Neil and Kerrie openned up there house to celerbrate Australia day for the car club.I got the chance to test my new Digital SLR camera.
I like this one Neil.

Happily enjoying the Lamb

Neil and kerrie

Cairns Save the Falcon Cruise Jan 2010

2010-01-17T19:04:00.001+10:00

I had to work today so thanks to Rod aka"Iceman" and James for the use of the pictures. WIN TV covered the day and Local radio and the Cairns Post has done two stories on the day.

http://picasaweb.google.com.au/JanJam90/SaveTheFalconRunJanuary2010Cruise?feat=directlink

http://picasaweb.google.com/icemancns/NQPFCSAVETHEFALCONCRUISE?feat=directlink

2009-12-22T09:17:00.003+10:00

Operation Rudolph this year was the largest in it's four year history. We had over seventy vehicles from the QLD police to the Cairns Livesavers and every emergence service was represented.

This saw a change is how we did the trip with the convoy splitting at Aeroglen. Red group went left and cruised through Strathford, Brinsmead and Redlynch. While Green group did the normal beach run. Both groups rejoined at the Campus shopping centre and then continued on to to Palm Cove via the northern beaches.

All money raised this year will go to ACT for Kids.

Turbo Update 11/12/2009

2009-12-11T19:10:00.004+10:00

Heat shields in Place and will be finished in a Blue Chrome. Dump pipe is yet to get its heat shield but it was well under way when I left this afternoon.
Stainless Oil Drainage pipe straight out of the Chrome tank, it was in there for 45 minutes and the finish is show quality.
Air pickup pipe also straight out of the Chrome Tank, Many thanks to Terry and Dave from Electroshine who did the chroming. Electroshine make and polish or chrome stainless steel parts. We took our stainless parts to them for polishing but the boys chromed them instead. Lucky they have been watching the build as there workshop is over the lane way from Brett's workshop.

The Turbo build is getting close to finished lots have happened this week,Turbo to intercooler pipes power coated in an Alloy colour and finished with a shinny clear coat. I cannot wait to see it all together now it is starting to look good, well next week with a bit of luck.

This is Rare

2009-12-05T08:45:00.004+10:00

How rare is this? Two rare EB Falcons side by side.
Falcon EBGT and a EB XR8 Sprint. There were app 200 of each made and to see them side by side is very unusual.
My mate Matts GT and Luke from our Earlville stores car. Luke worked in our store last Monday and came in the Sprint Both cars are original which is also rare for cars that are now ninteen years old.
The XR8 Sprint is a down market GT. It has all of the GT running gear and suspension but is 30kg lighter as it does not have the luxury bits. No extra sound deading, no Premier sound(unless ordered) or body kit therfore it was a faster car.

Getting ready

2009-12-05T08:00:00.004+10:00

Maryland and I getting the first Christmas catalogue ready.

Current driver

2009-12-05T07:54:00.004+10:00

Over the last week or so I have been driving my mate Matt's EB GT, it is a very rare 5 speed manual.

The two beasts together, I am getting impatient now I would love to drive my Falcon.

Another update

2009-12-05T07:38:00.004+10:00

Yes we can close the bonnet, we had to test the new bracket for the radiator alloy over flow tank.
There is not much room left under the bonnet. Pipe from the turbo to the intercooler will be finished in an alloy power coat . all other metal brackets Brett made will be painted Dynamic white the same colour as the car.
Left hand side is now finished with the blow off valve fitted and all the intercooler hoses hidden as best we could.

Turbo Update

2009-11-20T16:33:00.002+10:00

Air pick up is inside the right guard It will be covered by a sheild to stop any water coming close to it
Left side guard hides the Wet to air intercooler and water pump. Brett has set it up so the air flows throught the cooler and it exits out the left guard.
All lines to the intercooler will be hiden from view.
Top view of right guard. radiator over flow tank wiil go over the top. ABS has been moved and new brakets made.
Top view which is missing the air pipe to the intercooler. Hopefully next week will see it fire up.

Matty's BA ute

2009-11-15T18:50:00.002+10:00

If my good friend Matty T had not lent me his ute I would have been lost over the last month.
The ute is a BA XR6 Turbo the only extras are the GT wheels and it is fun in the wet and dry. I have been fish tailing all over the place.
This is the first turbo car I have driven so I can not wait to drive the Falcon as it should have up to 100kw more than Mat's ute.

Some progress

2009-11-15T18:40:00.002+10:00

Some work has been done, the blow off valve and piping has been fitted hopefully it will be finished this week. More work was done on Friday and Saturday but I have not seen it as yet.

The Turbo Build begins

2009-09-09T13:51:00.005+10:00

This year I have worked seven days a week and not done any car events which is why this site has been so quiet.
Finally we have started the turbo build the pictures show the progress on day one.
The over flow tank will have to be moved forward and the Battery will now have to live in the boot. We are finding it hard to find the room for things under the bonnet. I wanted to run the water to air intercooled so there is no Outward sign of the car having a turbo fitted.

The cold air box is gone and a water to air intercooler will now resided in it's place this is the new bracket made to hold the intercooler.

Todays pick up

2009-08-13T19:48:00.003+10:00

It's been a while since I posted something so I thought I would post these pictures from a pick up I did at the Hawker Pacific Jet base this afternoon. It's a private jet from Woolongong in NSW.
Parked by the Hawker bus for the crew.

Combined Car Clubs of Cairns Cruise April 2009

2009-04-17T10:18:00.002+10:00

This was a fantastic day we expected around 100 cars and got over 200. My camera decided not to play the game and would only open half way so I have used my fellow club members photo's.

http://picasaweb.google.com.au/squeakeII/CombinedCarClubsCruiseToGordonvale2009#

http://www.tropicsphotography.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=968

http://picasaweb.google.com.au/JanJam90/CombinedCarClubsGordonvale5April2009?feat=directlink

http://picasaweb.google.com.au/westernstar550/CarClubsGordonvaleRun?feat=directlink

Neil did a great job organising this event and our club has set a very high standard for the other clubs to follow.

Trip Pictures

2009-03-24T12:46:00.003+10:00

Some Facts of the trip

Total distance= 7845km

LPG usage= 748.8litre

UPL usage= 286.4

Total fuel cost= $823.38

Ave distance per day= 520km
Ave Fuel consumption = 13.2lt/100km or 26.3mpg
Ave speed not including stops= 89km/h

Kiwanis All Ford Trip

2009-03-24T12:21:00.004+10:00

Day One Cairns to Townsville

After waiting for 5 days we got the word that the Highway would open some time on the 1oth after weeks of flooding. We left Cairns and headed south to Cardwell and waited for the go head. At 5.15pm we got the call over the 2 way the road was finally open and we could go south.

We stayed with Phil and Kerrin Smith the night and we both left early the next morning

374km for the day, Total time 11hours (six waiting in Cardwell)

http://picasaweb.google.com/14dte99/Day1CairnsTownsville#

Febuary Cruise Cairns to Geelong and Back

2009-03-24T11:52:00.004+10:00

Miles Central Queensland and the end of day 2 Phil & Kerrin Smiths BAGT MII and the HO Interceptor. 1185km in 12.5 hours including stops.
Zac beside the BA XR6T at the Ford Discovery Centre. We attended the Kiwanis Dinner on the Saturday night before the show in the Discovery Centre
. Zac won second prize in the raffle(Ripcurl Watch), Phil took third prize, Kerrin fifth and I took 7th. Will we be asked back next year after that?
Ready to leave home Tuesday 15th 8am speedo 231769km
We set up early on the Sunday and were able to watch as people entered the grounds. 1300 plus Fords of all shapes and Sizes. Just to be here and have our cars entered made the trip worth all the effort.

Cairns Combine Car Clubs Picnic by the Swimming Hole

2009-01-18T17:50:00.002+10:00

Fantastic day and I hope the first of lots more to come this year,

Bravehearts Operation Rudolph 2008

2008-12-21T07:43:00.007+10:00

This year I had the pleasure to drive Channel Seven Brisbane news reader Sharon Ghidella and Bravehearts helper Kathy Brenton for operation Rudolph. It was another success and raised much needed funds for the Cairns office of Bravehearts. This year we were fortunate to have Bravehearts founder Hetty Johnson with us and I have never meet a person who is as passionate about a cause as Hetty. Her work is spreading so if you get the opportunity to assist please do so our children need your help.

2008-12-02T10:01:00.003+10:00

Cardwell was the sceen of the NQ Performance Ford Club Christmas Party this year. All of the club Chapters came together for a fun filled weekend.

Club Christmas 29/30th November 2008

The Foundation Meeting 16th November 2003

http://picasaweb.google.com/14dte99/ClubChristmasWeekendCardwell?authkey=PFsW-tEw8z4#

Day two and the judges verdict

2008-11-23T20:19:00.003+10:00

Best Ford was taken by the Mustang.
The Falcon was the only late Ford and more Commodores than you can poke a stick at. Beaten by a 2007 Caprice?????

Day one Cairns Auto Spec

2008-11-23T06:55:00.005+10:00

Motor is finally finished now all dressed up and looks a treat. Shame that we are starting again in a few weeks still I have been waiting to fit a turbo to the car for a long time.

The 66 was a hit with everyone, it has lots of competition though there are lots of Mustangs on display.

Day one is over and the cars were some of the first judged. It was very hot and humid in the hall, why do they run Car Shows at this time of year???

Super Cheap Promo Day Manunda

2008-11-10T11:06:00.006+10:00

All the hard work and late nights were well worth it as the club and Super Cheap Manunda had a profitable day.
The Store had it's biggest day in over six months and the club made well over $500 on the day.
We have now been asked to do a day in every Super Cheap store in Cairns and Innisfail. The Manunda store has the lowest turn over of all the stores so we could made lots more at the other stores.
Super Cheap have also come on board as a club sponsor and we will do many promos together.

http://picasaweb.google.com/14dte99/SCA61108?authkey=pBJJ3pdQGcQ#
http://picasaweb.google.com.au/squeakeII/SupercheapManunda112008#

The re furb finishes

2008-11-10T10:56:00.003+10:00

Finally finished..... and it was worth all the hard work.

Wednesday, Watabe Photo Shoot

2008-11-10T10:44:00.004+10:00

First thing Wednesday it was off to the Northern end on Cairns Airport to do a Photo shoot for Watabe Weddings for there Japanese Wedding Brooches and Japanese Advertising for next year. It was a very hot day with temperature of 35deg and high humidity.

Cars Of Cairns Photo Shoot

2008-11-10T10:31:00.004+10:00

After finishing the Bravehearts Function i had to get the Caddy tom Trinity Wharf for a Photo Shoot for our new website . This was the first time that all to cars have been together. The new 59 Coupe was not here as it is still at least 4 weeks from completion. We also have a 67 Mustang Coupe that will be finished about the same time.

The last week

2008-11-10T10:15:00.005+10:00

What a week.... over the last week I do not know how I managed any sleep. Getting the car ready for the Super Cheap day, Three Photo shoots and The Bravehearts Melbourne Cup day at Sea Temple Palm Cove.
Neil and I finished the getting the car back together at 1.30am on Saturday morning, a couple hours sleep clean the car and off to the show. Later that afternoon I did a Wedding in the White Caddy for two hours.

Top of the State Hot Rod Club Garage Crawl

2008-11-02T20:11:00.004+10:00

Once Bob picked up the Guitar it was time to go home. His was the last shed anyway.
Ahhh a 39 Mercury, I had one once it was my second car and it went up in smoke.
Check out the shed that this photo was taken in I want one like that.
A 32 five window nice, Barracuda drag car all in one shed
Rob Aumullers new 36 flat back ready for Rego

Neil asked me if I would like to accompany him on the Top of the State Hot Rod Clubs annual garage Crawl.We were to take Rats 32 Ford Pickup however it was parked in so we took the limo for the day.
http://picasaweb.google.com/14dte99/Sunday2ndNovemberTopOfTheStateHotrodGaurgeCrawl?authkey=SxQkY01652A#

Day two of Preparation

2008-11-01T07:52:00.003+10:00

This is how the rocker cover looked before I started on the rebuff. Today I received the Pole Position Auto Billet oil cap which looks so good on the rocker cover. In the pack from Jeff is some other goodies to go on the finished motor I will show you those later.

I arrived at Neils yesterday around two in the afternoon and started work on the rocker cover, after hours of work it was finished. Neil did the final polish and now all that is needed is to seal the cover to stop it oxidising like it did.
Extractors cleaned and painted ready to go back. Ceramic alloy finish.
Squeaker hard at work on the rocker cover. Get that camera out of me face.......
Rocker cover, Thermostat housing and base re polished and ready for sealing. We have done the cold air alloy pipes and silicone blue pipes as well.
We finished the night by fitting the new power steering switch removing the power steering pump for painting and the surport bracket for polishing. Next time we intend to test fit the turbo to make should we do not have the modify anything.
This morning I am sore everywhere arms back and legs from all the bending over the polishing wheels.

Cairns Car Guide Car Spectacular Preparation

2008-10-28T08:08:00.004+10:00

Yesterday I arrived at Squeakers (aka Neil) and Neil had the car turned around and was positioning it in the shed. Neil and I have for weeks discussed what we were going to do to the car in preparation for the Cairns Guide show to the car. Work started last night and the above picture is were we finished last night most things strip out. We will be taking the power steering pump off to paint and the thermostat housing has to come off to be rebuffed.
We had a hell of a job getting the Extractors out, they had better go back in easier when there painted. All the alloy pits are to be re polished or to be polished and some other bits are off to be painted.
This is what it looked like before we started our attack. Neil is the driver behind this preparation. We have had a problem with Power steering fluid leaking , we think we found were it was coming from last night ,I will get the part and see if the switch is the problem.
Up on the stands and and ready to be cleaned underneath, wheels to be fully cleaned and detailed and full clean up and detail under the car. We have two weeks to get it done before the Supercheap Sausage Sizzle day. I will keep this up to date as we progress with the work.

The Serious Stuff

2008-10-27T08:09:00.004+10:00

Snort performance Stage II Turbo and Water to Air Intercooler kit. Good to 380kw on a standard motor. But my motor is no were near standard......

Three inch Dump pipe should help the spent gasses escape......

NQPFC October Cruise.

2008-10-27T07:03:00.006+10:00

Lookout stop
Birds of prey in the mist.
Chef Neil cooked up a storm as usual. beef and pork rissoles, chicken salad, pasta salad, lettuce and tomato salad and a drink all for $5. And the club still made a small profit.

Finally something the blog. I missed the breakfast but caught up with the crew at the turn off to lake Morris. I had a great day and the drive back down the Mountain was a good test of the Fairlane as the Falcon is in Neils in pieces getting ready for the Cairns Post Car Spectacular later in November. We had such a good time during the day we followed up with dinner at the Balaclava Hotel that night.

November is looking like a busy month with the club showing and running a BBQ at Super Cheap in Manunda to raise funds for the club on the 8Th. The following weekend is a show at the Burnouts then the following weekend is the Cairns Auto spectacular. The last weekend of November is the clubs Christmas Weekend in Cardwell, Big,Big weekend.

Once all this is over the car is back to Neils and out comes the motor and the serious stuff starts. More on that later.

NQ Stadium Drift Weekend

2008-09-26T09:05:00.004+10:00

Last Sunday Cairns played host to the Redline Australian Drift series. Part of the day was a Car Show and Shine. The Club took best Display and the HO Falcon was voted best Ford. I did not attend the show as I was flat out at work, Squeaker (Neil) took the Falcon for me. I will post pictures once the other club members post there pictures.

Freshwater Christian College Open Day

2008-08-30T16:05:00.002+10:00

The new under bonnet Pole position Auto blue hoses and PWR over flow tank

The Ho out and about with Queensland Street Scene .Com

Azza's Lancer Electric Orange Pearl like the Mustang
http://picasaweb.google.com/14dte99/FreshwaterAug2008

2008 All Ford Day FNQ

2008-07-26T18:13:00.006+10:00

For the third year in a row the HO Interceptor has taken the Best AU to BF Falcon at the Cairns All Ford Day Saturday 26th July.

Cars of Cairns took Best post 70 with the Orange Mustang and best station wagon with the 72 Squire wagon.

The 66 Mustang was photographed by my mate Jim Skouras from Street Ford last Thursday. The car should be in the magazine later in the year. The Mustang also appears in this months Performance Ford magazine in the Ingham coverage.

Henry Fords Birthday Picnic part of Bands on the Beach

2008-07-20T14:58:00.003+10:00

Henry Fords Birthday Picnic Palm Cove 2008
Jerry Brind-House's Henry's
The HO Interceptor
Phil Smiths New BF MII GT very nice.....

Boom Crash Opera

2008-07-20T14:46:00.003+10:00

The band on the Beach. Boom Crash Opera. For two members of the band Cairns is there Birth place and for drummer maz it's also home.
Ian's son loves the Caddy thumbs up dude
Dinner on the beach later that night with the band and Bravehearts organisers.
Channel Nine interviews the band at the Sebel Reef House Palm Cove.

Bravehearts 4CAFM new Prize Cruiser

2008-07-14T19:26:00.002+10:00

Dodgy Donny and the Sheriff ready to hand out the goodies.
Here we go all good.
Dodgy has fallen in Love with the Caddy.
I was going how fast Oficer??? No not me......

Had a fantastic time today we were promoting Bands on the Beach next weekend. I get to drive Boom Crash Opera to the show and also the prize winners from 4CAFM to Sea Temple for lunch then on to the show with VIP passes then home afterwards.

Ingham 2008

2008-05-25T20:13:00.003+10:00

Late Friday afternoon and we are about ready to roll. Finally got the Falcon finished and fixed lots of little things that have bugged me for ages. Andrew and i worked on both cars and got away at 4pm and headed south, 4 hours after we planned. The weather did not look good and by Babinda down came the rain Smile and put up with it. We hoped to get the Ingham so we could beat the Bugs before dark , not good we drove strait through to Ingham. The Cars were covered in bugs and dirty from the rain. We when straight to the Ingham Showgrounds and registered. Then off to the Kanakas household arriving just in time for Dinner. After catching up with Manole and Leslie, Kate , Alex and Phil Smith who had not long arrived from Townsville. The other guests arrive in the morning. The phone rang at around 9 to tell me the organisers want the Mustang there at 7 in the morning!!! Bed around 11.30 and up at 5.30 Coffee and now it's light, wash the car from top to bottom, including under the bonnet which was covered in Mud. A quick call to Squeaker to tell him I was on my way and off I went. Andrew had time to get the Falcon ready as he did not have to be there till 8am. Into the hall and both Squeaker and prepped the Mustang. Then Breakfast and Neil headed over to the Falcon and finish that as well. Both Cars now looking fantastic now it's up the the judges. Mid afternoon and Andrew and Neil come into the hall to tell me I have a problem, the top 100 cars get invited to do laps of Ingham under Police escort and both cars had made it into the top 100.
We did the cruise and off we went to dinner. Bed by 11 and again up for breakfast It is well known that the best place for breakfast is the Kanakas household on the Sunday morning and all club members are welcome. Of to the show at 8am to clean and set the Mustang and club display for the last time.
2 pm and its time to hear the judges verdict.
First up for the third year in a row Best club display goes to the North Queensland Performance Ford Club. Each year we get better and better at it.

Next Award we had an interest in was Best Hot Rod. Runner up The Rats 32 Ute, another won to the good guys.

Next up was Runner up best Ford winner is Brian Bailey AU Falcon.
Next Best Ford and the winner is Brian Bailey 1966 Ford Mustang
But were are not finished yet.
Best Restoration Brian Bailey 1966 Ford Mustang.

All that hard work and long hours have payed off. So of we head home we hit the rain at Inisfail, a quick check of the fuel gauge and it's low should have enough to get to Portsmith fuel. Famous last words and the car sputters to halt about 10m km short of Gordonvale, Andrew goes and gets some fuel and it's all over.
Fantastic weekend.

Ingham 2008 Preparation

2008-05-22T07:10:00.003+10:00

Last weekend on Saturday I damaged the front Bumper and on Sunday I backed the Falcon into the retaining wall at Sea Temple and damaged the rear bumper (bloody sand stone capping). I rung Lee the Painter from Cars of Cairns on Saturday night to ask if I could get the front repaired and painted in time for us to leave midday Friday to head to Ingham. Did he get a shock when I show him the rear as well. I had planed to repair the bars after Ingham but I now think it was meant to be done now.

The Falcon was book in to my mate Squeaker to prepare the car for Ingham. Last night I dropped by Squeakers to check out the car. I was knocked out by what I sore. I have never seen the car shine like it does now. The Car is the best I have ever seen it now all I need to do is get the front and rear bars back on today and it should look fantastic.

Last year the Falcon won best late model with not much preparation, scratched and holes in the front and rear bars and the paint was OK. This year the bars will be like new and the car is so much better that it was last year.

I have been preparing the Mustang as well during the week. Thankfully it has been very easy to prepare. Today I will wash if and cover it and it's ready to roll. Late this afternoon it is hoped to put the bars back on the falcon and have it ready as well. I am heading to Ingham with Andrew driving the Falcon, Jeff (Rat) in his 32 Ford Ute, Squeaker in his AUII XR8 and Beau in his BA XR6T.
I thought I would not have the Falcon ready in time but thanks to some very talented people it's almost there. I will post pictures later today.

May Cruise Sea Temple to Sea Temple

2008-05-18T18:50:00.003+10:00

Argentea Palm Cove and Locke's 65 Mustang.
The Iceman Cometh. But what about the view.
Johns three day old FG XR6

We started from sea Temple Palm Cove, First stop Rex's lookout, next Port Douglas Marina. We then went on to Newel Beach for a photo shoot then back to the Sea Temple Palm Cove. What a great day Good company good food and I got to meet Kim's Mum and Dad again in the Sea Temple. Julian's brother Shaun married again in the Hotel yesterday.

http://picasaweb.google.com/14dte99/STPCMayCruise2008
http://picasaweb.google.com.au/icemancns/SeaTempleToPortMay2008

WOW Sight and Sound Cairns May 2008

2008-05-17T16:00:00.004+10:00

Mustang ready for the Shows It stop everyone today.
Flying the Flag. Not much wind today I had to wait for ages to get that shoot

What a day lots of Snags and Drinks sold to a hungry mob. We had lots of enquires about the Club and expect to gain many new members from today. The Road works did there bit to keep the Public away but we will be invited back to show again

http://picasaweb.google.com/14dte99/WOWSightAndSoundMay2008
http://picasaweb.google.com.au/icemancns/WOWDay?authkey=2GrxAiP_8kM

2008-05-16T09:24:00.002+10:00

Hi All,
Just a quick note not much has happened over the last month. I attended the Cairns Combined Car Clubs first get together on the first Wednesday this month. This will be a monthly get together from now on.

I also attended the Combine Car Clubs Swap Meet committee meeting last Tuesday.

I have a big weekend this weekend. WOW Sight and Sound are having a big car Sound etc, Sale this weekend and asked our club to show some cars and Run a BBQ. So Saturday is a big one I will be showing the Mustang (First Outing for the Car) and the Falcon.
Sunday See's the monthly Club Cruise, and again it looks like a big day with lots of new cars and Potential members coming.

Next weekend is the Ingham Car and Bike Extravaganza. I have both cars entered. Last year the Falcon took out best Late Model, I have done a lot of work on it for this year. My mate Neil aka "Squeaker" (if it's not Squeaker clean it's not Clean) is doing the preparation of the cars next week. He is the best one to detail the cars and does an awesome job.
I will post Pictures etc next week on this weekend.

Cruise for Bravehearts 2008

2008-04-20T19:25:00.005+10:00

Frontier Ford will never be the same again. We feed over 120 hungry people today
The Day started with an interview for Channel Seven News and Radio ones for 4CAFM Cairns and 531 Innisfail. We did three Crosses as we headed South to Innisfail.
It's not every day you get to park in a New Car Showroom and have your cars picture taken with the Ford Corporate Wall as a backdrop. Cost $5 to Bravehearts, cheap really
What a day this one has been. Just Awesome lots of cars and People everywhere we when. Police Escorts and all. We will have the final amount raised but I would think it will be over $500.
Special Thanks to Mark Smith from Frontier Ford, Dayles Whyte aka "The Sheriff" and our club members for making this day a great sucess.

http://picasaweb.google.com/14dte99/AprilCruiseDay2008

http://picasaweb.google.com.au/icemancns/April2008BraveheartsCruise

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Galaxie Update 9th April

2008-04-10T09:06:00.003+10:00

Not long to go now, we are now waiting on the Upholstery and it's ready
New Wheels look good.
The crew are getting better with each car. The exhaust note on the Gal is awesome.
First seat back and if it looks like it came out of a EA Falcon you are right. I do not think they came in white Leather though.

Last Night

2008-04-07T08:23:00.003+10:00

Last night the Car Club had a small get together at the Balaclava Hotel for dinner. Lots of fun and a good time was had by all.

The Botanical Ark Whyanbeel FNQ

2008-04-07T07:38:00.004+10:00

Some times doing my job you get to go to some amazing places and meet some fascinating people. Yesterday I had the pleasure to take the McDowell and Bauer families to the Botanical Ark in Whyanbeel. Both couples are from the southern states of the USA. Mrs McDowell is the sister of the current US ambassador to Australia and is involved in the Local Botanical Gardens in Tennessee and has an amazing garden of her own .
The botanical Ark last year won Australia's best back yard and after viewing it I can understand why. The owners Alan and Susan Carle are leaders in Tropical plants and travel the world in search of new food and fruit plants for the garden, also on site is only the second privately owned Quarantine facility in Australia. After a couple of hours sampling the fruits etc. it was time to check out the gardens. If you think lemon cheesecake is good you should try the one I had yesterday the fruit was from the Amazon and it was unbelievably good.
What an amazing place has been created by the Carles, it is a labour of love for them and has been a life time job creating this amazing place. If you get the chance go visit it.

XLR8 08 Car Show Townsville

2008-03-31T18:39:00.011+10:00

being st0rked by the Turbo Terror
14DTE
The Turbo Terror and 14DTE looking good

This weekend started with one disaster after another. Firstly I had a long day finishing in Port at 10pm then the drive back to Cairns. I left my phone behind in the depot!! This then resulted in me not getting the text from Jaylea the next before 6am asking to meet her and Dean at Portsmith fuel instead of Macca’s Worree. So here is stupid waiting at Macca’s. Macca’s had their registers go down as I arrived at 6am so no food no phone!!! So I waited till 6.40am and thought I should start south, thankfully just then Macca’s got there registers up so I got food and more importantly a large Coffee and took off south.

I thought if I kept my eye out I would sooner or later find them along the way. I hit the rain in Innisfail and it stopped just as I got to the road works. All I could think about was how dirty the car was getting etc. Back came the rain heading out of Cardwell and still no Dean or Jaylea. I hit Ingham and sat at the first set of lights for what seemed like an eternity then as I started passed Macca’s who should be out the front smoking but Jaylea and the Turbo Terror. Then I hear Deans Tail of wo He also had had a long day on the Friday, the mighty B double decided coming in the Tully on the way home that that was as far as it wanted go and stopped at the JAT depot in Tully. Poor dean had only had a couple of hours sleep and here we were in Ingham. So after Commiserating with each other of we headed on the last leg finally getting to their Hotel so Jaylea could meet up with her bowling team. Dean and I headed off to find some were to clean the cars. We found a Girls Basket Ball Team car wash so in we went. $6 and they even chamois the cars for us (but we had to detail them a little bit more, you know how it is).

So we finally headed off to the show. It only took us a couple of minutes and there we were. Finish of the cars and go see everyone, Cameras in hand Dean and I wondered around having a ball. Lots of the Townville members to talk to, lots of cars and the food prices kept coming down. After several hours the show came to a conclusion and Dean and I headed of up the road to stir, sorry cheer on Jaylea in her quest to make the State tenpin bowling team. Jaylea was looking somewhat tired by the time arrived in so Dean and I tried to cheer her up, we finally got her smiling and she was still in the hunt for the final result that would come on Sunday.

So off we when in search of a drink and food as we were in need of both. I left Jaylea and Dean early and headed off to the Billabong for the night.

After a good night’s sleep it was time for me to head back home. Rain again this time from the lookout before Cardwell all the way to Innisfail.

To all the Townsville people thank you for making us welcome, as always it was good to see you all, we have to do this more often.

To Dean and Jaylea thanks’ your company made to weekend.

Jaylea finished second after the last rounds on Sunday and has made the State Ten Pin Bowling Team to play in Adelaide later in the year. Way to go Jaylea.

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The Big Gal comes to life

2008-03-14T17:43:00.003+10:00

Late this afternoon after years of in activate the Galaxie's 429 big block roared back to life. After a few splutters and lots of fiddling she sounds as sweet as. And boy is it loud.

Mustang Goes to rego

2008-03-14T07:21:00.003+10:00

The final piece of the puzzle arrived yesterday. The new Pony seat covers arrived and when I left the workshop Brett was removing the original seat covers from the seats. Once the interior is back together it's of to rego.
If the weather is with us I just may take it in the Club cruise this Sunday. This has been an amazing time watching the rebuild over the last few months. This car is as good if not better than when it was new.

The New Caddy Arrives

2008-03-12T20:44:00.003+10:00

Well It finally got here. TNT dropped It in Townsville and we had to go get it

Galaxie Update

2008-03-01T13:24:00.007+10:00

American Racing Torque Thrust II 17" polished wheels
John hard at work remembering how it came apart.

The Galaxie is now also coming together. Allan has made
the missing Stainless trim fittings

Mustang update.

2008-03-01T13:09:00.004+10:00

Not long now, all it needs now is petrol to run.
New Grant Wood Grain steering wheel.
The dash is now wired and all electrics are
now working.
Pony interior, we are waiting on new front seat
Covers from the States

The Mustang is now only days away from being
finished.

Mustang update

2008-01-18T21:00:00.001+10:00

Hi there and Happy New Year to you all.
Today i took some pictures of the 66 coupe and 71 Convertible. the new wheels have arrived from the USA and we had tyres fitted ready to test fit and they look fantastic. Brett took pictures and is emailing them to me so I will post them once he has sent them.

http://picasaweb.google.com/14dte99/MustangUpdate

Operation Rudoplh gets under way

2007-12-17T08:43:00.001+10:00

Ready to go . Santa Arrives ready to start the cruise. Santa's helps are Nikki and Jenny. Nikki is in the car club (on the Left) and has wanted to go for a ride in the Caddy.

My mate Les Cavenagh Jr got to meet Santa, his other wish was to ride in one of the big Fire trucks, that wish was granted thanks to Fireman Mike. Little Les and Mum Cheryl joined Fireman Mike for most of the Cruise. Les Sr had to call mates and the RACQ as the old Fairlane did not like the heat and had several road side stops.
Dinner break at the Campus Shopping Centre, new Santa's helpers and Santa joined the procession as three hours in the heat and sunburn were by now taking there toll . But we had to carry on. We restocked the lollies and drinks and on through the Northern beaches to finally finish in Palm Cove around 9 pm.

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Operation Rudolh Launch Cairns Mail Centre

2007-12-05T18:05:00.000+10:00

Attended the launch of Operation Rudolph this morning. Lots of fun then later in the afternoon I did a photo shoot at the hospital for the Cairns Post
http://picasaweb.google.com.au/14dte99/LaunchOfOperationRudolh

Car build updates

2007-12-04T15:53:00.000+10:00

The big Galaxy has come a stop while we wait for parts to arrive from the US.

The cars are looking good. the Convertible came back to the shop today to be converted to Right hand drive. Then back to the Lee in the paint shop.

http://picasaweb.google.com.au/14dte99/CarUpdatesTuesday4thDecember

First Weekend of December

2007-12-03T08:57:00.000+10:00

Job done waiting to take Santa back to the Shangri La.

We did three jobs this weekend. Both cars waiting at the Shangri La . Andrew did a job for the Cairns Businessman's Club and I took Santa to the SEA FM christmas party.

71 Mustang

2007-11-20T14:32:00.001+10:00

Here is the 71 Mustang being striped fpor the paint shop. Also the 72 Galaxy coming back together. It's getting ready for all the upcoming weddings.

http://picasaweb.google.com.au/14dte99/71MustangUpdate

http://picasaweb.google.com.au/14dte99/GalaxyUpdate

66 Mustang update

2007-11-20T14:27:00.000+10:00

Motor will be a stock 302 V8 auto trans wheels 12 slot chrome wheels to start with.

The work shop is full. Ted is looking at a new workshop and storage area for me with the hire cars, more on this soon Falcon Ute and the black 66 mustang at the top of the photo with bonnet up are customers cars.

Here is todays pictures.
http://picasaweb.google.com.au/14dte99/UpdatedMustangPics

Mustang update

2007-11-20T07:20:00.000+10:00

Clean low milage car. 302 V8 auto with drum brakes, we will have to fix that.
Can we get them all like this from now on Ted (Our work shop manager asking Ted).
This car runs well a good tune up and a way we go. It will not take much mechanically to get this one it's a runner.

The Orange mustang should be back in the workshop today, ready to start the process of being put back together. I will get pictures today.

Our new 59 Cadillac Coupe De Ville is missing in Brisbane some were... How can you lose a seven metre car???? It looks from the pictures to be in good condition still we will see when it arrives. If it is in good nic we will use it left hand drive straight away.

Last Thusday the boys started to strip the 71 Mustang convertible, it is in fantastic condition, no rust and very clean. New colour will by red with black and red trim.

Big Weekend

2007-11-20T07:12:00.000+10:00

We had a big weekend with both Caddy's and the Mustang out doing formals on Thursday and Friday night. The pink Caddy did two formals on Friday.

Saturday sore the pink Caddy doing a formal and I did a wedding in the white one. We had 5 bookings for the white caddy but because of the rain 4 were postponed.

Sunday we did a bridal show all day at the Cairns Colonial Club Resort. Booked several weddings and made lots of new contacts.

Sorry but I did not take any pictures.

Cairns Car Guide Show Saturday

2007-10-28T07:11:00.000+10:00

Pinky and Chantelle broadcasting from the Pink Cadillac .

White Cadillac dressed to kill.

The pink Cadillac looking good

Had to put the 1970 Mustang in, is it good to drive or what?

Rod's Photo's

BriansPhoto's

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First shoots of the 1966 Mustang

2007-10-25T15:26:00.000+10:00

Looked at the Mustang today, boy the colour looks good. Same colour as the Ford Focus XR5 Electric Orange.
Cannot wait to see it finished now, just waiting for the paint to harden. Hopefully it will be finished by Christmas.

http://picasaweb.google.com.au/14dte99/MustangPaintShop

NQPFC October Cruise 2007

2007-10-23T20:46:00.000+10:00

On the road

We had a great day Visited Bens shed in Walkamin and had a look at his new Mustang fast back project. and then on to Tinnaroo for lunch then down the Palmerston to Greg (aka Havago) Parracks shed for Coffee and home. A great day was had by all.

http://picasaweb.google.com.au/14dte99/OctoberCruise2007

Day out

2007-10-19T08:04:00.000+10:00

I had a great day out last Sunday with a mate and his wife from Melbourne. I took them up to the Tablelands and we had a ball, visited Skybury Coffee Plantation,Warbirds museum, and the Cyrstal Caves to name a few places.
I have been looking forward to Cappys visit since he told me that he and wife Faye were going to visit here. Cappy tells me he will be back, I think they fell in love with Cairns and Port.

Bathurst Weekend at Micks Shrine to Ford

2007-10-13T18:37:00.000+10:00

We had a great Sunday watching the Great Race. Good food and even better company and the result was what we wanted.
Go The Fords

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Repco Love your car day

2007-10-13T17:54:00.000+10:00

Today we were asked by Repco Nth Cairns Manager Roman to show some cars for there Love your Car Promo.
Rod , Beau and Nicki and my Falcon did the show and had a fantastic morning, Roman may even join us next weekend on our monthly cruise.

http://picasaweb.google.com.au/14dte99/RepcoLoveYourCarDayOct13

The black and White together again.
Repco staff member getting the food ready.

Rod just could not leave his baby alone

September Cruise

2007-09-26T11:42:00.001+10:00

The September cruise was down on numbers due to it falling the week after Townsville. Several people were also not feeling well and missed a good day.
We joined the Top of the State Hot rod Club and after breakfast we headed up to Copperlode Dam. It was a fine hot day so we had a good reason the test our new Marque, thanks to Yodel's(Rob) from Cape Yorke Automotive for the Marque.

Who let Peachy near the food, still it went down OK, well done Peachy, chef for the day

After lunch was a pleasant cruise down the mountain and home to watch Sandown GO Lownesy

All Ford Day Townsville 2007

2007-09-26T09:34:00.000+10:00

Fantastic day more Classic cars that the newer cars. The Cairns chapter had ten cars on display and all had a great weekend. The Quality of cars at this event was first class.

Breakfast Sunday Morning with the GT club of Nth Queensland. Even the Townsville Mayor joined us for breakfast.

Charlie breaks the Ice(man) Sunday after breakfast

The HO Interceptor at the Harvey's Range lookout, great place to stop.

Coffee break on the way home at Cardwell Caltex