We made it | Summernats Top 60 | BOSSXC

BOSSXC makes it into Summernats 35 Top 60 Hall.
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[@stevemcintyre4398]

I never thought an XC sedan would ever be associated with the term Automotive Jewellery but this one definitely is. Hat's off you and your team Howard for creating this fine work!

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks, I like that description

[@vicoactus9246]

@@AstillDesign what is with the turning circle Howard? Is that a fix for later?

[@Jeenzy79]

Can only imagine the feeling, working on this car for so long and to have it all come together in those dying hrs like it has, it’s a credit to you and everyone involved. What a journey it’s been following this build. That car is a masterpiece! Hats off to you and thanks for sharing the build Howard, you’re a master craftsman!

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers mate

[@steveskrobot9496]

The note of that 429 sounds tuff flowing through that huge exhaust system. You've built a Masterpiece Howard. Congrats man!

[@AstillDesign]

Appreciate it!

[@100thhog2]

What a car!! And what an amazing effort to get it together for summernats.

[@AstillDesign]

It really is!

[@MegaROCKY001]

Can't rave on about it because there are no words that suitably describe what you have done. Incredible Howard...it isn't just the build. The deadlines, your time and people and product management. Your years of doing this set you in great steed

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks so much,

[@waynekerr8003]

The word on the street is u were in the trailer bolting parts on coming up Mt Ousley

[@AstillDesign]

😂😂😂

[@onedayiwillmakesomecontent]

Just spent 4 hrs assing about doing a "simple" rego swap from VIC to SA on an old Hilux today. I can't imagine the mind bending effort to get this done! Well done team!!

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks very much

[@shoominati23]

The rego system in Australia is broken when you can buy property without ever meeting anybody in person over the internet, yet something that should take all of 5 minutes kills the best part of a day. I dread having to make trips to my local DOT centre (as local as halfway across town in) , they have an online system, yet you CANT use your credit card to make payments , you have to go in there and do it..

[@2955ashley]

This should win Grand Champion and SMOTY. Incredible build, next level craftsmanship, detail is off the charts. Well Done Howard and team.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks mate, no driving this year.🙁

[@vigilante351]

Good luck to the team - as a follower of the build, I can fully appreciate the hours gone into something in the Top 60 Hall. I was lucky to be part of a Top 60 car at Summernats 18, its a really good feeling to be driving into that Hall. If this doesnt get G.C - ill be surprised, but there is no way, it wont be in Top 10. Keep us posted!

[@AstillDesign]

Will do

[@ehholden2376]

I'm not a Ford man but been watching the build and made it to summer nats as a last minute trip looked as good if not better than I thought Good work by all

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks heaps, I’m glad we lived up to the hype

[@Me-dt3ul]

Absolutely stunning mate, it just blows my mind probably the best XC I've ever seen a real credit to all involved.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks so much

[@Me-dt3ul]

@@AstillDesign thanks for taking us along for the ride

[@davidr4332]

The red suits the 429 with the colour of the car , Great job fellas ..

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers mate

[@Scottyr05]

What an effort!! Congratulations to everyone involved! Enjoy the Ride!!!

[@AstillDesign]

Thank you! Will do!

[@OldskoolHK]

Thank you for taking us on the journey to Summernats and sharing the destination experience which is just as special. A beautiful piece of motoring art. Well done to all involved, soak up and enjoy the accolades.

[@AstillDesign]

Our pleasure!

[@coalfacechris1336]

Beautiful Howard. Congratulations to all who helped pull this together. What I love about this car most is the understated nature of the "upgrades". They will never date like some of the more "blingy" stuff featured on other creations it will be shown next to. And what Ford fan doesn't want a Boss Nine!

[@AstillDesign]

Couldn't agree more!

[@thebudgetbuildguy133]

Such a killer build guys well done to the team

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks

[@jamescrisp2380]

car looked amazing in person, watching the videos know how much work you put in was amazing

[@AstillDesign]

I appreciate that!

[@davenorman8251]

It's really nice to see a Perfectionist achieve Perfection..Congratulations to Howard and the team.

[@AstillDesign]

Thank you very much!

[@malcolmdenney9260]

What is the dash from

[@gregorygeyer3634]

Absolutely amazing Howard & team. Once again, thank you for taking us along on the journey. Best of luck at Summernats 👍

[@AstillDesign]

Our pleasure!

[@dank5432]

Great to see it in the skin yesterday at the nats, it's a credit to you and your team 👏

[@AstillDesign]

Much appreciated!

[@juicedljgtr3917]

Well done to you and your team Howard, it was great to see the car in person at the Nats. I can’t wait to follow your next build mate.

[@AstillDesign]

More to come!

[@BlownGS50]

The car is a masterpiece. I’ve followed and appreciated watching this build. Best of luck getting it into the top 10

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks mate

[@GODEES77]

Awesome effort, what a build.

[@AstillDesign]

Thank you kindly

[@michaelnoyes4817]

It sound's bad ass, thank you for sharing the journey thus far, I look forward to seeing the rest of the series, Well done to everyone involved and good luck at summer nats

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks

[@richardpaterson7513]

So amazing to see BossXC finally together. Looking and sounding amazing. It's a stunning combination of colours and workmanship culminating in a true work of art. You and your team have done an amazing job Howard. Congratulations to you all and good luck in the judging hall.

[@AstillDesign]

Glad you like it!

[@AS-bx1mg]

I’m glad you finished it , good luck and have a good time at Summernats it’s been an awesome series too watch

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks, you too!

[@dannyparker3709]

Only come across this a few weeks ago but have gone back and watched all episodes. Fantastic achievement! Heading out to Summernats today to see it in person. Best of luck in the judging!

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks mate

[@rimmel8760]

It's too much to comprehend. The ups and downs of the journey. The effort to share with us mugs. The finished product. The pressures of competition. The success. Somewhere on the other side from all this, please find time to explain how you let "them" go. Cant be money, the result is priceless.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks

[@wrxelectra]

Thanks for bringing us all along for the ride from start to finish Howard. It has been for me an amazing journey to see the level of detail that you go to. Loved that first start up and it sounds very tough and nice bit of lump to that idle. Good luck in judging hope you pull out a 1st place it will be well deserved.

[@AstillDesign]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Deano084]

Incredible build! Best XC I've ever seen i rekon. Sad that it's over in a way. Well done to Howard and all involved!

[@AstillDesign]

Thank mate, plenty of content to come

[@BundyBearsShed]

Great work I have loved this series.

[@AstillDesign]

Glad to hear it!

[@bobdaley2254]

Absolutely stunning. Great job howard and the rest of your team. Loved watching the build!

[@AstillDesign]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chrisward2115]

The car looks absolutely amazing Howard. Credit to you and the people that helped you finish the car in time for summernats. It'll be a relief to now just, sit back, relax and enjoy your work.

[@AstillDesign]

Much appreciated!

[@banarcus]

Best video yet! Sounds unreal too!!

[@AstillDesign]

Glad you think so!

[@fitzy4137]

What a great achievement well done to everyone involved 🙌

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks

[@agatenby41]

i've watched this car get built from the ground up, while i'm not normally a fan of this kind of thing, when it comes to older aussie cars like this, but OMG, this thing is just beautiful..

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks mate

[@brettr]

Well done Howard and team! It’s been a fantastic build series. Cheers

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Absolutely beautiful Build, Awesome to see Aussie guys getting into fantastic work😊👊 Proud of you all, good Luck for the rest of the show, Very Impressive ☺️ Cheers 🍻🥂 KC 🇦🇺🤝🇦🇺😎😊👍

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks a ton!

[@ronniebraine9692]

Absolutely awesome build. Full credit to you and your team Howard. Stunning car. Cheers!!

[@AstillDesign]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@andrewlawrance3751]

Well done to all involved brilliant effort. Good luck

[@AstillDesign]

Many thanks!

[@geoffjordan1254]

Wow , what a journey. Good luck. Looking forward to see how everything goes for you all and this beautiful machine at Summernats.

[@AstillDesign]

Fingers crossed!

[@TheProduct77]

Absolute weapon! I would take this bad boy over an exotic car any day. Well done!

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks

[@bigdavedownunder]

Wooooohoooo good luck mate

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks 😊

[@djh-zf2hi]

Fantastic to watch the build... congratulations to everybody involved..

[@AstillDesign]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nikpresservk3ba779]

Well done Howard and crew - job well done!! Just in time!!!

[@AstillDesign]

Sure was close

[@mick6485]

Nice to see you made it, you can finally take a breath now. hope you do well in top 60, all the best to you and the team Howard.

[@AstillDesign]

Fingers crossed!

[@dannymay3433]

I actually got a tear in my eye when I saw the front of the car in the garage near the end. I've been a Ford fan all my life and the XC is pretty much my favourite model (Cobra actually). This car really stirs something. Congratulations on such a piece of art.

[@AstillDesign]

You and me both!

[@70XU1]

Congratulations Howard and team. Wonderful result

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks

[@felixlab9951]

stunning

[@AstillDesign]

Thank you! 😊

[@sheel2]

Awesome effort all involved!! Looks so good!

[@AstillDesign]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@HOOKSTA61]

Congrats to you and your talented team on creating a beautiful Falcon,and thanks to the owner for sharing the build he will no doubt enjoy it.Well done all 💪👍

[@AstillDesign]

Our pleasure!

[@markc8602]

Awesome build love everything about this car, can't wait to see what you will build next.

[@AstillDesign]

You and me both!

[@matthartley7333]

Simply the best !

[@AstillDesign]

👍

[@chrisobrien9334]

It’s a beautiful thing when they move under their own power. So happy for you and all the team. Perry’s that’s a nice trailer. Good luck. Keen to see all the action so broadcast everything. We will watch it. It’s been a great ride so far.

[@AstillDesign]

Will do

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Hey Howard, nice to see you’re still at it. I live in Canberra so getting to the Nats has always been easy. Your cars caused quite a stir with they’re quality and cars like John Strachan’s Alley Cat and the Burrito Borato Brougham certainly turned heads. They were much simpler times back then and I can’t imagine what the work and cost of a top ten car would be these days. Cheers and good luck. Stuart, Canberra.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks for sharing

[@brunohoutwipper4225]

Brilliant work and you have a amazing team to help you finish the car at the last minute. Congrats to everyone

[@AstillDesign]

They sure are

[@superstardj999]

Killa! Well done all. Watched from before the KZbin series started and it's definitely been a journey. Learning all the way. Congratulations 👏

[@AstillDesign]

Much appreciated!

[@jdjh38]

Howard you’ve done it again mate!! What an awesome build love the car!! Definitely 1 of a kind!!

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks a ton!

[@phatridesgarage3760]

Car looks Fantastic Howard its a credit to you and all the rest of the team that helped on the project, looking forwards to seeing it tomorrow👍

[@AstillDesign]

Mate mate

[@John-kl3ue]

Congratulations to you all this is just beautiful..every single part of the car is magnificent

[@AstillDesign]

Thank you so much!

[@jesus_built_my_hotrod]

Well done Howard and all the team, i've watched this build from the start and i hope you score big at summernats.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks for your continued success

[@snapped4433]

Well done guys!! It looks awsome

[@AstillDesign]

Thankyou

[@michaelgerassimou7625]

Well done another job finished! Great team you have helping you.

[@AstillDesign]

Sure is, couldn’t do it without them

[@pjm582009]

Awesome turned out mint

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks

[@stevendurieu6938]

Great vid Howard 👍👌fantastic job to you and all involved the xc looks awesome 👌👌

[@AstillDesign]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jamesdungan6198]

So much effort from you all, gl with the next few days

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks a ton!

[@jasonday9403]

What an absolute gem! 💯 an outstanding build howard 👏 👌 I loved every minute of the build mate well done to all involved. 👏 👍

[@AstillDesign]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@markcampbell8685]

Congratulations on a beautiful build 😉

[@AstillDesign]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@andrescastro725]

WOW!!! The car looks amazing! The blue really suits the shape. Great work on the build I've loved every minute of it. Can't wait to see if you win the top prize. Fingers crossed for u🤞.

[@AstillDesign]

Glad you like it!

[@jackharriet4814]

Congratulations - what an incredible achievement. To produce such high quality work - with tight time constraints - is just amazing.

[@AstillDesign]

Thank you very much!

[@thomasnathan8035]

Absolutely Stunning💯👌👍

[@AstillDesign]

Thank you so much 😊

[@simondent2196]

Howard that has brought tears to my eyes for you guys it is a work of art the you should be very proud of. Thank you for the whole series it was the best insight of how to build a car. There you go Foxtel thats what you need.

[@AstillDesign]

Awesome

[@chunkyascharged]

Stuff the car.... how's the front lawn looking!! Lol. Seriously though, this whole journey Howard, being able to watch a legend in Aussie street machining, put together a masterpiece in real time, and debut it at Summernats. Is a dream come true mate. Thank you for picking up the camera and having a crack. Car looks amazing. So happy for you and the owner. Well done team on getting it to Summernats.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks mate, lawn needs a feed and some love

[@danjaz2000]

Congratulations. Epic effort from all involved. Truly amazing to finish in time. All that time fitting and refitting panels prior to paint really paid off in the final fit up. The gaps and body alignment alone sets a standard. Let alone the modifications and the paint. Crazy amount of work and time. Today is pay day. We'll done.

[@AstillDesign]

Thank you very much!

[@frankkerwick1084]

Absolutely 💯 stunning 😍 well done all you are worthy winners in my books

[@AstillDesign]

Wow, thank you!

[@blackieforster7018]

Been following from day one I’m not a ford person , that looks amazing well done. Good luck

[@AstillDesign]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@FuManchu5ltr]

Wow!

[@AstillDesign]

😀😀

[@Techbitznpcs]

only a hand full of days out and not quite together, the trophies it got for a first show straight out of the "box" is a credit to all involved in this build. now i need to go and binge watch the whole build series due to being busy and not enough viewing time

[@AstillDesign]

Yes mate correct. Lots of improvement left in it.

[@Techbitznpcs]

@@AstillDesign the blue exterior and brown interior make each colour pop, the finer details of smoothing out the guard "eyebrows' smoothing out the engine bay and shock towers, so much work put into all the for the final finish. the way the FG dash is fitted and everything associated with that make it look like it should have been there back in the day

[@gazman4412]

Great work , takes a lot of time and effort by all 👍

[@AstillDesign]

Yes it does! Thanks

[@lincolntighe5836]

Looks great H! 🤩🤩

[@AstillDesign]

Thank you! Might get some golf in now

[@chrisdawes6081]

Excellent

[@AstillDesign]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dzitezracing]

Absolutely the best looking car I have ever seen. Lucky owner

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers mate

[@chrisoo8998]

What a top effort I'm sure the last few days would of been stressful. Howard top stuff mate please never stop building cars you do a masterpiece

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers mate

[@lyndongunn7487]

Absolutely sensational Howard ,the best of the best ,have been watching the journey for some time .Congrats to all your crew. Lyndon 👍

[@AstillDesign]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jcr6548]

What a machine 👏

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks mate

[@oldrlh]

Absolutely amazing build a true credit to you and your team Howard. The car looks incredible. I've really enjoyed the whole series, So what's next. Happy new year.

[@AstillDesign]

Need some sleep

[@oldrlh]

@@AstillDesign I recon a lot of sleep. cheers.

[@michaelapps5124]

Glad to you and the car got there safe

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks

[@georgepappas4628]

I had a 1977 XC Falcon as my first car so will always be dear to my heart 💙💙

[@AstillDesign]

Funny like that isn’t it

[@georgepappas4628]

@@AstillDesign Absolutely and we'll done on the build Howard.

[@PETERNESS]

that background music is spot on and i know its very hard to get it right,words cant describe this Falcon and if it was my car i would be filled with so much anxiety knowing its going to be at the place where Australias premium knuckledraggers meet up once a year ,hope all goes smooth ,its just a formality in my eyes ,this car is number one

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks so much

[@forddriver8827]

Well done Howard and team. Absolutely incredible product with an amazing list of custom touches, it is a work of art. Howard, know how much we appreciate the time and effort that goes with creating an online platform. The cam in that motor....music to my ears. Would be very interested to see a follow up after a few miles is under her belt. All the best Howard, thanks a bunch.

[@AstillDesign]

Thank you kindly!

[@cockocochrane951]

Awesome car looks really good up close at nats, hope you can get a good rest tonight so you can get through the next few days, you will be busy at awards time

[@AstillDesign]

That's the plan!

[@ronhudson6042]

Great work watched from start good luck number 1 in my eyes what a car

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks Ron

[@matthansberry5795]

What a work of art

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks

[@mickeykomene9996]

Absolutely beautiful howard n Team F4Dastx

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks

[@jodybaldwin4864]

Tip of the hat to Team Astill, 1988 My love of the Street Machine lifestyle started with Hot Ford's #3 and Rock3 was the star car, I've followed this build from day 1 and what a car. Congrats to Howard and the whole ensemble of perfectionists behind him.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks mate, it been a journey

[@joefichera2185]

Congratulations Howard, it's finally here. Stunning to say the least. Such craftsmanship from a master, I know there are others involved in such a great effort to put this car into reality, but there has to be great guidance, vision, planning. Love the wheel size to car ratio, are they 18s on front and 19s on back . Awesome job mate. Good luck 👍

[@AstillDesign]

18x8 20x12

[@paulcoote3094]

See ya tomorrow mate. Can't wait.

[@AstillDesign]

👍

[@LetGaiaLive]

Like everyone, I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time. I loved Rock 1, 2 & to a lesser extent 3, but BOSS XC could also be called Ultimate Rock! Congrats on making the Top 60 (if there was ever any doubt!). Good luck with the rest of the judging!

[@AstillDesign]

Rock on!

[@stevenkaest7306]

An Absolutely Beautiful car mate it's lovely and Good luck with the competition.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks a ton!

[@geoffreilly5352]

How good is that car FG interior on XC body what a killer combo well done

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers