Ford AU Fairmont Ghia Update - Including Mobile Office Pack News!

[@Chrisco53]

We need a 3D Scan of that Table so we can try and replicate them for our Au's. Those Fenders fit perfectly as well.

[@NewstartGarageOZ]

Yes, most definitely

[@NewstartGarageOZ]

I'm fucking spewing. I've had my AU sixteen years and would have been able to get one of those Mobile Office units had I known about them back then because Ford was still making AU's

[@mrfrdman]

Great idea ,I will take one :)

[@MotoringBoxTV]

If anyone can here can help tee that up I will certainly assist where possible.

[@Chrisco53]

@@MotoringBoxTV The easiest way would be a 3D Scan App for your phone or just a heap of photos from every possible angle with some sort of size reference.

[@MartinHannett_]

I love your enthusiasm to the rare original accessories. That’s the kind of thing that gets me going too 😅😂

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate, I just enjoy providing the information!

[@Samii63]

I love rare things. I've been trying to find a Smart key for my V35 Skyline that was rare as hens teeth

[@DanafoxyVixen]

The mighty AU getting some mighty love!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Yup, I still have a soft spot for it.

[@MeatballGarage]

Going from yellow to clear lenses was the quintessential upgrade for any Commodore or Falcon driving P plater 20 odd years ago! It added such class - as it does to the AU! Love those chrome moulds too! Proper grandpa spec and can be seen on many a Fairlane in bowls club car parks across country Victoria..

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Totally agree!

[@josemanuel5749]

Those Chrome fenders looks great!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I think so too!

[@queenslandballistics2987]

They really do match the chrome grill of the car! Don't they!

[@rexsoloman6874]

My dad owned an AU when I was a kid so I've always had a soft spot for this car. Thank you for fighting the good fight in getting this car the appreciation I think it deserves.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

My pleasure! I hope I'm making a difference.

[@justinhaines7264]

Old mates voice is so soft! When he said "shit" it made me smile

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Even shit has to be said with care sometimes.

[@lukeclarke8054]

He has his own way of saying it haha

[@TheRealMrCods]

Wow time flies, didnt know it was 5 months ago. Bloody good idea with the wheel arch trim. I dont think I would have thought of that, they look good too 👌👌👌

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate, I was pretty happy!

[@sklenars]

I love my Fairmont Ghia auiii from late 2002. Only 110,000km on clock and still in very good condition, full leather etc with 5Ltr motor. With a value of $5,000 - $7,000 I think its cheaper to hold on to it.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I spotted a white Series III AU in traffic the other day, it was absolutely immaculate and looked amazing.

[@jamesdennis8133]

I would love an AU Fairmont or Fairmont Ghia with the V8 option.

[@sklenars]

@@MotoringBoxTV When I put it in for a service at 95,000km at our local garage who are also Ford dealers, the army trained female mechanic who took a shine to it suggested she changed all the flexible pipework around the motor as they are inclined to get brittle over time. From memory I think there are 14 in all. This done she flushed the system and the first thing I noticed was the better fuel consumption and a much cooler engine after a long run. The cost of the pipe replacement was around $250

[@fredfungalspore]

@@sklenars great info going to bring my Au one owner 2002 Fairlane out of hibernation and do what you suggested.... Going ford is the going thing...:)

[@sklenars]

@@fredfungalspore I would replace the fuel filter while you are at it as this is the most overlooked component. Being in hibernation theres a chance it has gummed up...

[@1994ToyotaCamryEnjoyer]

Looks mint man, love your channel. Aussie cars don't get enough love on KZbin ♥️

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Couldn't agree more!

[@paulsz6194]

Your AU Fairmont Ghia has aged well, keep looking after it and who know knows in a couple of years it’s value might rise.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Will do. It'll probably be at least 15 more years before it'll be worth anything though!

[@paulsz6194]

MotoringBox like a good wine🍷 , it should appreciate with time...

[@commodore665]

I quite like the AU , when I first moved to NZ from South Africa , where I was a police officer , I joined the New Zealand police , and they had a few AU's as patrol; cars , but the majority were VS and VT Commodores , so the AU was one of the first NZ police cars I drove , but I have to admit the Commodore was much better as a patrol car . every police car in NZ now is a VF or ZB Commodore , I don't know what the next one will be .

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Probably a Hyundai Sonata or something!

[@ethan_hsv62l]

Maybe even a Toyota Camry

[@bossdog1480]

I don't think they're making them anymore. I could be wrong.

[@Flying_GC]

The Commodores were sold to Police at less than cost which is why they had them over the Falcon. Nothing to do with the Commodore being better, which they were not.

[@brentjones9961]

What a gem , Good presentation again on Ford Australia's most reliable Falcon series the stout Au, And again I think you should hang on to it.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate! We'll see what happens.

[@Cyclingchoice]

On paper I would have laughed off the idea of the fender covers. But it really looks great! Blends in well with the chrome panels on the front grill and boot. The AU has aged well!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks! 👍

[@gregmyatt9932]

I remember fitting those phone presenters when I worked for a ford dealership back in the day. They also had a handsfree loom that came with them for the nokia phones. The most popular phone in its day. From memory their was plug under the console they plugged straight into. Never saw that table though, thats awesome👍 they must be rare.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

That's cool. Your dealership probably had the tables, but I guess they didn't really need to be installed as such. I've heard about the plug too - I'll have to do something with it, like install a flush-mount USB charge port.

[@gregmyatt9932]

MotoringBox that would be great if you can do that. They also had a Motorola loom that was harder to fit as it went right up the back into the stereo system and a microphone that poked out at the top of the A pillar. Those chrome skirts are very similar to an actual skirt that was on the LTD and fairlane ghia as an option. Fitted some of those aswell. Fitted allot of the twin rear spoilers on the XR models as the option, you dont see many of those id say they are pretty rare aswell. All in all the AU was a very sorted out car by the 3rd series and very reliable.

[@prolosertheatomistic8101]

My '07 BF XR6 had a badly peeling front right fender when I bought it, like someone had spilt brake fluid on it or some corrosive liquid that peels clear coat. Also had a dent in the top. Got a new fender for $50 with next to no damage aside from a few minor scratches which are practically invisible from a guy wrecking one nearby. Was the same colour (lightning strike, same colour as the AU here) with no paint fade. Replaced that and now it looks like new. So it's not impossible to find replacement panels, I'd definitely have a crack at searching for some before spending $200 on fender flares or getting it repainted/repaired.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Nice work.

[@prolosertheatomistic8101]

@@MotoringBoxTV thanks sometimes you get lucky and find stuff right away. Haven't been so lucky trying to get a new bumper though not many in good nick.

[@jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal]

The car looks great. Thank you for talking car of a great legacy. The Fairmont AU was an important period.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

My pleasure!

[@jacobreed47]

Always enjoying great content on this channel. Hello from Seattle Washington USA.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate, and G'Day from 'Straya.

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

Whats great about the AU - BA falcons are the seat linings. They don't come loose like the commodores from the same era..the roof lining on the other hand is another story altogether.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Commodores have their fair share of saggy roof liners too!

[@blunt3777]

Thru your videos and my long appreciation for falcons I snapped up a Oxford Green AU Falcon Fairmont Ghia with the V8. Very rare the V8 owners hold onto them.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Nice, enjoy it mate!

[@obs4281]

Thanks again for uploading! Loved every 12 minutes and 44 seconds of it mate! ✓ 👍Poor ol Barry the fly!!!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lynettescott1627]

Gee you've done a great job, ingenious but simple. Great ideas. Going to try to get wheel guards as I have one scrubbed on my 99 AU. Thanks again

[@histriamagna1014]

Slovenia watching ! 👍

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@histriamagna1014]

@@MotoringBoxTV Your'e wellcome. I like the understated cars that nobody ever review. Sick and tired of supercars and exotic extravaganza.

[@RichieRouge206]

Totally get why you got the chrome arch trims and think that was the best option by far! Really grown to like the AU. Great video and the mobile office is so unique! Love it

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate - glad you liked them. I didn't at first.

[@phillipm1039]

You may want to look out for the optional gps with wood grain surround which mounted under the sound system, only ever seen it in the ghia brochure.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

If I come across one I wouldn't say no. I don't like how the woodgrain surround looks on those, though.

[@maso3l]

Too many Aussie’s using American words like bondo an American brand and we call it bog. Please be an Aussie. Love your work still.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Aye, good point.

[@jamesfrench7299]

Maso I think he was trying to accommodate American viewers as that is their vernacular for car body filler that we mostly understand here but they have no idea about bog and niki. Maybe, though, they should learn though watching Australian KZbin videos!

[@mabamabam]

@Alex Nah. bog or filla. No one says bondo

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

yeah mate, i agree. Its called bog.

[@MentalExistence]

Maso is ignorant

[@computerguy222]

Best Falcons: All GT models, all AU models & the final FGX

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Agreed!

[@lukeclarke8054]

Such amazing cars. I didn’t think of magnets for the phone holder. Also those fender things are weirdly nice. #grandpaspec keep the video’s coming.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate!

[@driver3025]

Why is this the 5 time this has been in my recommendations..? Nice algorithm Utube Edit: At least it’s an AU Falcon. Best ALL AUSTRALIAN built car in history.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Deep down it knows what you really want mate.

[@glennt69lol]

Those chrome fender guards actually work really good with the chrome grille surround and chrome rear garnish.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Yup, they match up very nicely in my opinion.

[@darf26]

I got a guy that is on Facebook to replace my head lining on my Ford Territory. He came to me and it cost me $250. It is now better than new. In the factory the material is not wrapped around the edge. This causes fraying. He wrapped it around the edges. I think your AU is in good enough condition to warrant spending this amount. This would make a big difference to a car that is in otherwise decent condition. Keep up the great work. The videos are awesome.

[@FRDKNG]

Yeah mine has come apart in a few spots but is still holding on at the moment. I still cant believe that they used the same fabric on the FG. My dad used to have an ED and that was made out of a nice velour material. I'm tempted to used some tack nails or some adhesive spray as I dont wont to spend money to replace the lining.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I've had a quote for around $200, it doesn't bother me too much but yes it does look shit in the videos!

[@darf26]

@@MotoringBoxTV Why don't you do a go fund me to replace it. Do a video on it and let your subscribers decide if you should replace it?

[@MysteryMargo]

Really enjoying the channel. Production quality similar to MCM but with the cars that are really special to me. I’m in love with the AU and NC. Keep up the great work. Also, that NC centre garnish is a real tease...

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks a lot mate. I love 'em too and have plans to do a bit more with them. The NC especially.

[@element271]

Could get single pack touch up paint and mask at the wheel arch fold line, a bit of sanding and high build spray and a few hours and it would look new. Fold lines do a good job of obscuring paint mask lines.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

True - I'd probably want to practice on a spare guard before potentially ruining mine though!

[@element271]

MotoringBox your car man, you do you.

[@MrButtonpresser]

Nice fender covers, they look great with the silver duco.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I think so too!

[@_____7704]

wow that mobile phone presenter is rare as shit without any screw holes in it

[@MotoringBoxTV]

True. I was tempted to sand off all the screw guides, but that would ruin the originality too.

[@tedse21]

The phone presenter in my AUIII is hard wired back to the dash with the cables running under the console. One goes back to the aerial mounted on the rear window. The other seems to be power that runs under the console to the dash around the lighter socket.

[@maxwellmurray7323]

Wasn't sure about those fenders. But definitely when seeing the comparison from how it looked. They look amazing. Maybe they should of had you on the design team 👍

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Some of the old Fairlanes and LTD's in the 80s had chrome fender covers, I'm not sure if they were ever a factory option on the AU's but they should have been!

[@jamestudoseartimon]

Really like your channel all the way round the world in the UK. Certainly one of the better car vlogger channels out there with its own unique character

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Wow, thanks for tuning in from the other side of the world. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@FRDKNG]

Yeah I have to say that those fenders actually suit the car as there is a few chrome parts on it already being a fairmont ghia. Looks like they were made for the car! Funny enough one of the first things I did was to also change the guard lights from orange to clear but I have a Series 1 S model. Also in regards to removing the lights you dont need any tools. Just push the light inwards to the door and then they will pop out. They weren't designed securely.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Very secure.

[@andrewrose5579]

Glad to hear you are hanging on to the old girl. Perhaps you could patent Barry as a sideways G-force meter?

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Maybe I can rig up a little vessel for him to roll around in, like the G-ball pit thing Best Motoring used to use :)

[@fredfungalspore]

Great insight to the rarity of Ford Australia optional extras it reminds me of the NASCO options that were offered to GMH owners your insight and professionalism in making these videos is of great interest well done mate 😎👍... Going Ford Is The Going Thing.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate, I think they're really cool.

[@Kairupractor]

As a fellow Queenslander I’d be keen to get my hands on this AU if you ever decide to sell it

[@MotoringBoxTV]

No plans to sell yet :)

[@tx5brent]

The 12v power is already there under your center console, if I remember correctly it's a 4 pin rectangular shaped connector, dont remember if it is 4 or 2 wires going to it. Just for future reference incase you decide to add say a wireless charger to your phone mount.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Oh cool, maybe I can wire it up to a USB socket and mount it inside the bin.

[@tx5brent]

That's a good idea, I just used two male spade connectors on mine.

[@LukyPhilo]

Please make a video when u sell this car. It would be great seeing the face of the buyer when u explain all the mods u have done. :)

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Yep, if I ever sell a car I'll definitely cover it!

[@bennyw9975]

Nice to see the Au again... when you sell the Calais you could purchase the AU Fairlane... sure I know what you are thinking, ‘I already have a Fairlane... I already have an AU’ but fear not you won’t regret that purchase : )

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Maybe a bit too close to the AU, with so many other cars to look at I would probably go for something different! I think they're pretty unique cars though.

[@bennyw9975]

MotoringBox yeah agreed. They are cool though... Australia’s version of the Crown Vic (kind of). I’m sure I’ll still watch even if it is a Magna... lol

[@terrysmith7740]

Love your presentation Shaun, i had a 99 AU XR8 for about 6 years and apart from the rusting in the boot section from the boat ramp, it handled amazingly and i do miss it. Fantastic long trip vehicle.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate! Rusty boots seem to be a common thing on these, even for cars that haven't been around boat ramps.

[@jacob7987]

I always hated au falcons but since I bought a au xr6 tickford a few weeks ago I have a new love for them.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

They are a real love it or hate it kind of car. Driving one does change your opinion too.

[@jacob7987]

MotoringBox it’s design may not be the best, but it drives magnificently.

[@grahamcastanelli6777]

Would be interesting to see what it would look like with the side trims on the doors chromed as well, should match the lines of the fender arches..

[@MotoringBoxTV]

The side trims do have small chrome strips in them, so it matches up pretty well I think.

[@cargogh]

I like the car, but had never seen one before your earlier videos. I'm in US. Very debonair on the end there. I do enjoy your channel.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@simsum1argh882]

Hey mate, I bought an au forte about 3 months after you bought yours and you congratulated me in the buy. It was a petrol money pit. I wrecked it unfortunately. The seller would have bought it back from me. Alas I purchased an au 1 tonner 302 Windsor and am loving it. Am wondering if you'd but one yourself to do a video on. Cheers

[@fredzfrog]

Motoring box video:Sure, i'll watch.. Motoring box AU video: That like button is smashed before the video even loads!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Cheers mate!

[@JacobafJelling]

I really like the wheelarche trim pieces

[@GTFORDMAN]

cant say i agree with the chrome strips but then again im not much for chrome period! but you build your car for you :-) and the blinker reminds me of a funny moment in my life, i had an EL Falcon who's passanger fender blinker use to pop out at speeds of 100kph (i was too lazy to put a bit of glue or something so i left it lol) i was traveling home from Brisbane with a mate when i hear that blinker flapping about, long story short i get sick of pulling over and putting it back in & i get sick of it flapping about so a plan was hatched! my mate says "dun worry bout pullin over I'm pretty sure i can reach it" so at 120kph he's out the window and I'm in the drivers seat hanging on to him, but we got it!, then we pulled into a servo 5 minutes later anyway to refuel lol

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Haha, funny times.

[@chrisday1423]

I have been looking for the wheel arch flares for ages. I have a similar problem,but mainly carpark dents caused by small people who can't judge the corners of there own vehicles or see over there steering wheels.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

For an AU? If so these are the ones I purchased: www.ebay.com.au/itm/Wheel-Arch-Moulds-to-suit-Ford-Falcon-AU-1999-2003-Signature-Line/273491059510?hash=item3fad566336:g:k8QAAOSwa5Rdre5h At the time of commenting it says there is only 1 set left.

[@chrisday1423]

@@MotoringBoxTV it's an AU2, are they the same as the flares used on the LTD/Fairlanes of the same period as I've seen a few around with though's arch flares.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Those flares will suit AU2 (that's what mine is) - but I can't comment on whether they'd fit LTD's or Fairlanes.

[@chrisday1423]

@@MotoringBoxTV yep all good mine is the AU2 Forte,but unfortunately it says nil stock on 1 eBay and 1 set left on another showing the same picture. I'll keep checking thanks. Mine is actually an x Avis rental car which from what I can determine was leased to SAPOL(South Australian Police), then auctioned off at 51,000k's. Mine sister-n- law owned it before I bought it with 186,000 on the clock. I've put Ford Territory wheel caps on it using the Territory wheel nuts .They look way better than the Falcon wheel centres you find on the AU Ute's. AU hubcaps have a tendency to go bush and with age crack,rattle and sqeak

[@rogerigez21]

I love old falcons. I’ve found a tight EA Fairmont wagon and I’m SO tempted to get it.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

They're great, if it's tidy and the kms aren't rediculous, and it's well priced.. get on it!

[@rogerigez21]

MotoringBox, it’s got 200,000 on it (which can easily go another 150-200,000). If not, I’ll try and find another. I’m just really into the wagons.

[@Magpie_Mark92]

EA Falcons were lemons I would keep well away from E series Falcons, XD, XE, XF were better

[@markaz2kk]

Have you looked at super plastic wield glue? Plastic repair mobs have the repair kits. And you have a spare bumper 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Have heard of it, but AU bumpers are still fairly common so it was easy to find one in better condition to start with!

[@tedse21]

I got my AU III for free. Its my second and I love it. Its an SR. I also have an AU I that is really negelected and faded. Don't want to throw it out though.

[@tedse21]

I have the mobile phone mount. I am converting it to hold my iPhone. The aerial is still on the rear windscreen.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

The SR's look good. How will you convert your phone presenter? Using the magnet idea as well?

[@_mintau]

I put clear indicator lenses on my AU and put chrome bulbs in that look chrome but flash orange.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Noice.

[@HecTechFPV]

Hell yes! my ex chaser AU 8 has that mobile phone holder and it has the wires still attached , old arse coax with a full size uf.l connector on it ;) just gota find the table now!!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

My phone presenter has small gap right on the top, I assume that was there to allow cables to come out there as well?

[@HecTechFPV]

@@MotoringBoxTV Not sure whats thats for , my has that hole in the top also but the wires come out the bottom

[@malooooooooo8]

I think you should get turbo yoda from the skid factory to turbo it then you can have a sleeper turbo office and Choo Choo down the road with mighty car mods taking care of business..👌🏻

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Would love to. If you're out there Al, please get in touch.

[@Noelly1980]

Car looks great mate, well done. 🤙

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks 👍

[@DJPaulFreeman]

You have the cleanest cars in Australia.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

They are decent, things always look better on video though.

[@BurningRubberNz]

Maybe look for xr8 mags or different sets from newer Falcons wheels and springs can change the look easy

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Not gonna mess with it too much - trying to make a Fairmont look more sporty doesn't make much sense to me.

[@realterrine]

Hey, try some 3M adhesive chrome moulding for your doors and bumpers, I think it would look great with those arch mouldings

[@MotoringBoxTV]

There is already a thin chrome strip in the side mouldings, and also running around the front bumper - I probably won't be adding any more.

[@SGTschultz1986]

Those chrome things are a good idea. The bumper on my AU GHIA was nearly factory condition however I loaned my Fairmont to my dad and he lives way out in the sticks, he accidentally hit a wombat while driving home one evening, so I’m going to have to fix the front bumper now :(

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Wombats are solid things - hope you can get it all fixed up properly.

[@robertharrison8014]

hello shaun great vid as all ways you have done so well with that Fairmont ghia one nice ford keep the great work and vid up from phill with the xf falcon

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks, will do!

[@mcgaming9992]

I’ve only noticed with your au that it didn’t come with side skirts were they only an option on the series 3 Fairmont/ghia

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Series 3 had them as standard, I guess optional on series 2.

[@oliveoil1158]

Its so beautiful at the front

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Glad you like it!

[@oliveoil1158]

MotoringBox they can be good cars too

[@oliveoil1158]

If looked after

[@oliveoil1158]

MotoringBox especially the xr6 one w the circle lights

[@oliveoil1158]

MotoringBox thanks for the hearts

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

The Motokana king

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I didn't exactly set the track on fire with that performance :)

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

@@MotoringBoxTV I bet you did ok considering the 6 meter long luxury barge you were piloting.

[@greensocks4507]

A guy I work with has an AU Fairmont station wagon. Burgundy colour, 300k's plus.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Nice. Great colour (when it isn't fading/peeling).

[@appletechlikes7075]

I WANT those seats

[@MotoringBoxTV]

They're great - I hate full leather seats but these leather/cloth combinations are fantastic.

[@JohnErnstP76]

I think you should try and get the Ford Tow PAC upgrade and buy yourself a period caravan and do a trip to one of those amazing Caravan Parks up North of Brisvegas.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

That'd be fun!

[@brendanmatthys3788]

I miss my AU more and more by the day. It doesn't matter that it had a million issues, it was just so good to drive and it was so damn comfy! Even though I manual swapped it, it was still soooo much comfier than my Honda Civic that I have today. I reckon an XR8 might be for me in the near future

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Don't wait too long, they'll be on the way up soon, if not already.

[@B00stedbarra12]

-THEY LOOK WAY BETTER THAN A COMMODORE-

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Controversial...

[@Lobo-ih3bh]

Accessories are awesome!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate!

[@ricknel76nelson54]

I believe that the extra charging point is locatedin the arch like cut out directly below phone presenter pivot.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Interesting - if I ever mount a USB socket I'll put it there!

[@mastrchief1020]

You should get that roof lining done. It's relatively inexpensive and will make all the other cosmetic work you've done to it make sense.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Still considering tackling it myself, what's the worst that could happen?

[@mastrchief1020]

@@MotoringBoxTV yeah give it a crack mate. Worst case scenario it ends up looking bad and you pay a pro a coupem hundred.

[@lundsweden]

Ford were pretty sneaky making the front support for the table being the auto shifter. This makes unusable when you put it in drive. I love (and hate) old Fords, I had a 2002 Focus until recently, which was a great car, but with some quality niggles that are typical Ford.

[@pauljohns8215]

Another great video from you I have a few cars myself I have a Ford Fairlanegbag220

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Very cool!

[@nicholasmacr]

Have you thought of buying a car cover or a great big tarp (the tarp is probably cheaper) to put over the car to stop the sun damage to the paint?

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I do have one, but the fade had already started when I bought the car mid-last year.

[@nicholasmacr]

Back to the drawing board then.

[@chownc]

Looks really good

[@MotoringBoxTV]

She polished up alright.

[@tj1097]

Looks great, I’m really enjoying the videos

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Glad to hear it!

[@nismofreak33]

put in some koni reds, kings and fit some ba/bf/fg premium series wheels 😁

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Not a bad idea, I kind of like how it looks now though. Plenty of other people have given their AU's that sort of treatment!

[@aydentheninja877]

I can think of a few other mobile things that table and cup holder can be used for 💨

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Haha, yes

[@mrmarcuscars2072]

Have you tried to fix the headliner inside? I have done a Jaguar x300 and some Citroen CX. I sure it will be a fun project for you. Many cars from 1980-2000 have bad headlines. Regards from Sweden.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Planning on giving the AU a bit more love once I sell off the VT - the headliner will be one of them.

[@bossdog1480]

Good to see the AU again. Looks great with the chrome. I was wondering what had happened to it. Do you have an overall opinion of which car you would prefer, the AU vs the VT Commodore? I see you've put 'Barry' to good use as an accelerometer indicator.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Will be putting my 2c forward about both cars soon. Love the accelerometer comment too!

[@MattExzy]

Even Barry approves!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Yup he had a great time.

[@MonaichFother]

6:35 At what point did they look at the drawing board and think " Yeah, that looks great, love the headlights, lets put it into production" :O

[@MotoringBoxTV]

From what I remember it almost sounded like they were forced to go down this path by Ford USA, who wanted all their cars to be New Edge'd.

[@MonaichFother]

@@MotoringBoxTV "New Edge'd." :O Let me get my MS Paint open & I'll design better. :D

[@andrewhallett-patterson9778]

If the external edges of the guards were damaged by a restrictive driveway, what are the mirrors like as they extend further past the guards. 👍👍🇦🇺

[@MotoringBoxTV]

They're scuffed too!

[@andrewhallett-patterson9778]

@@MotoringBoxTV .....And there's your next challenge and next vid !! 👍👍🇦🇺

[@NewstartGarageOZ]

@@MotoringBoxTV . You can change the covers. I'd go for the unpainted black ones myself. Easier to clean

[@michaelb6729]

It looks punjabi now ! . . . silver wheel arches. If you're from western Sydney, now looks like a uber car by someone from the sub-continent ! :D

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I can pick you up and then spend the entire journey talking on speaker phone to my friend.

[@Jag-leaper]

Lovely car,its like your version of the ford taurus we got here in the west...did you guys get a taurus?

[@MotoringBoxTV]

We got them briefly in the 90's - the one that looked like a fish. I believe they were only around for a few years before they stopped importing them.

[@jamesfrench7299]

MotoringBox I test drove one years ago. They wanted $20,000 back then. The Duratech V6 was very nice and the car (white) attracted looks from other motorists at the lights. We only got the bells and whistles Ghia model here.

[@rabbitswyd24]

Needs the front chrome back.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

It has it - a bit hard to see in the photo though.

[@sch-corp]

It really itches my OCD bone that you don't refer to this as an "AU Two Fairmont Ghia" (or is it a series 3? looks like it might be from the grille).

[@MotoringBoxTV]

AU2

[@sch-corp]

@@MotoringBoxTV AUuuuu(II)yeeeahhh, consider that itch scratched.

[@queenslandballistics2987]

The next feature video you make should be thorough and comprehensive comparison between the AU Fairmont Ghia and VT Calais. And you be the judge of which one is better.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Planning to do so - will be great if I'm able to do it outside.

[@queenslandballistics2987]

@@MotoringBoxTV Well it shouldn't be long now before the restrictions are lifted.

[@christospoulios1991]

I wonder what wacky optional stuff the vt had

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Nothing I've seen or heard about!

[@a.kblur04]

This is definitely my kind of car. I live in the US and it kills me that I can't have this lolol

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Hey, you'll be able to legally import them soon.

[@lukeclarke8054]

Import one

[@justindraper3381]

Gday. Luv the vids keep up the good work. Are those chrome moulds factory ford or aftermarket? Cheers

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate - aftermarket, but amazing quality. Could easily pass as OEM.

[@vacban7332]

As always another great vid

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks again!

[@casey6933]

Absolutely BRILLIANT! Love your attention to detail and love the AU. Dad used to have the mobile presenter in his AU Fairlane Ghia. I remember it very well. The Fairlane also had a small hump at the rear of the roof - the car was pre wired for a mobile kit. You took the plug out of the hump and screwed in the antenna. Ford Australia was so forward thinking at the time.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks for watching mate. They really were ahead of the game in some respects!

[@NewstartGarageOZ]

So just checked ebay and Gumtree and there's one mobile phone holder on Gumtree but it doesn't look complete and pick up only in Queensland, which is fucked when you're in Victoria

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I've seen that one - I don't think it's for an AU at all as it looks completely different. Maybe BA?

[@NewstartGarageOZ]

@@MotoringBoxTV . It's definitely nothing like yours. Where are all these holders that made you say it's easy to get?