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24.01.2022 134 hardtops added so far with HEAPS on file that I haven’t had time to add. Please invite anyone you know with a hardtop to add theirs, also feel free to add any you see advertised for sale (save me some time ha).
23.01.2022 I have just published another section of the Hardtop Hub website, that section being "Tech Articles", whilst there will be a lot more added to that section in the future, I have started with the "Suggested assembly order". Now I've typed that up purely from memory and by looking at pics, plus of course my own experience with building Falcons. I welcome feedback, have I missed something, is something in the wrong order. Note: There are of course areas of the car that can be a...ssembled in a different order to I have listed, as they do not affect each other, but if you see something listed that must be done before something else listed earlier please let me know what and why so that I can correct it for the benefit of others. www.hardtophub.com.au
22.01.2022 Trying out my new splines from #melomotive , work great on the dark grey All-U-Need polyester primer with its in-built guide coat properties. #melomotivesplinekit
22.01.2022 Hey there everyone :) With all the activity in the collectable car market, there seems to be a little confusion as to who is who out there. So I thought I might... step out from behind the anonymity of the keyboard and introduce myself. I am Adam Smith - and I am the founder of XA-XB Concours Restorations. I have focused on the XA and XB models, as when I was a kid, they were the cars I first owned. In fact, my very first car as a bullet-proof 17 year old, was a Calypso Green XA Falcon 500 with a white painted roof, 6 Cylinder, and 3 on the tree. I bought it from the wreckers for $375, and it was EXACTLY the shitbox you would picture it to be. But it was straight, and it was all the same colour... My second car was a Copper Bronze XB Falcon 500, and I absolutely loved that car. All the epic memories were forged with my mates in that car. A lot like Eric Bana and his 'Beast' - we all worked, lived and played in that car. Of course I had other cars, but that was the one with the fondest memories. Given my Dad was a motor mechanic with his own shop, I have always been into things with motors. From racing dirt bikes, having a race prep shop, to restoring cars and building random shit. I have always loved to create and fix things. I have a Mechanical/Structural Engineering background, so I am naturally inquisitive to how things work. I have (on a life scale) recently got back into owning a couple of old Fords - a Hardtop, and a Ute. Both will be restored, with the Hardtop currently on the rotisserie getting a full quarters off, nut and bolt restoration. This is mostly being conducted by my friend and business associate Brian R. (very private guy, not on FB) who is a Panel Beater/Spray Painter, and does some OK work for an old guy :D Together we own a gaggle of XA and XB variants. I got into the dash (and other stuff) restoration when my own Hardtop parts were rendered unusable by another person who was recommended to me. Outside of the passion for the old Falcons that were so influential on my childhood, I enjoy Surfing, Beach Volleyball, I am a certified Rescue Diver, and I love a good Dad joke :D My goal is to help people out by doing the very best I can, I want to be one of the enjoyable experiences of your restoration, and I am motivated to constantly improve the product. That's me in a nutshell - I humbly would like to thank each and every one of you for reading this, and most of all, thank you so much for following what I do, and the kind comments many of you take the time to write. Cheers, Adam
21.01.2022 www.Hardtophub.com.au/hardtops-for-sale
20.01.2022 For Sale $89,500 XB Fairmont hardtop. 351, C4, 9 Polar white with black trim, 15 deep dish Globes and Horn stripes.
20.01.2022 Brand New Center line Auto Drag and Convo Pros have landed and orders being filled. Most sizes still available, shoot us a PM and we can quote your set. Not we have Australian Stock at the best prices, these are not double handled from US resellers. We’ve heard of people overpaying due to claims the wheels have to come from the US, this is NOT the case, we are working directly with the authorized Australian Importer with local stock ready for immediate delivery, under a week to yours hands almost anywhere in Australia, we can also ship internationally if needed.
19.01.2022 A Wild Plum just ripe for the picking. We fitted this one up with RRS struts, brakes, rack, rear disc conversion and braced lower control arms.
18.01.2022 Anyone in the market for a high end hardtop drop us a PM. Genuine 351 Cobra, also a RPO83 and a desirable combo Landau (or a T code manual XD ESP if your into modern cars ;) Unadvertised cars, so PM directly for more info.
17.01.2022 I’ve had plans for a big, supercharged Ford cruiser for a while but I just wasn’t sure what to use as base. While I love Mustangs, I wanted to do something a bi...t out of the norm, and what better platform to do it than the last V8 interceptor, the mighty Falcon XB. I really like these cars and their style; You can clearly see the Ford heritage but the lines are much tougher-looking than the equivalent Mustang or Torino. The XB looks like (and I do apologize for the overused stereotype) a jacked up Kangaroo with boxing gloves. With this particular render, I tried to add a little bit of James Bond to Mad Max, with a supercharged 5.8 GT500 engine (so its still a 351, technically) new interior materials, new suspension and a slightly wider body. What do you think? Do you like it? . . . . . . . . #ford #falcon #gt #351 #v8 #madmax #interceptor #green #svt #shelby #gt500 #630 #hp #cruiser #restomod #australia #aussie See more
16.01.2022 Please let us share some of what we do... When you, the owners give us your dash, you give it to us to restore. To restore does not mean "if it isn't broke, do...n't fix it". It does not mean simply a coat of paint. These cars are rapidly approaching 50 years old. Everything should be cleaned, checked, and if it was a problem area, discreetly upgraded. So when you, the owners, entrust us with your restoration, that's exactly what we do. We restore it! ALL of it - down to every last component, every time. We have spent countless hours researching finishes, coatings, colours and model variants. And where possible, we research NOS items so we have a factory benchmark. It doesn't mean we get it all perfect all the time, but our heart and soul goes into trying. We will showcase this dash later in the week, for now, please enjoy some restoration detail pics. (All screws and clips are refinished originals)
15.01.2022 Get down to Sandown today and check out our Mini Muscle Car on display with the Ford Coupe Club
14.01.2022 Just listed! https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/184005330100
13.01.2022 Looking for genuine XB GT hardtop? How about one in a desirable and not often seen Colour? You want Black trim, but your worried about getting burnt legs in summer, no worries it’s got summer friendly cloth inserts. Sounds good right? What if it was in great condition ready to cruise / show? Ticking a lot of boxes isn’t it... Shoot us a PM if your ready for warm and fuzzy feeling this machine will give, when it’s parked in your garage.
13.01.2022 Set of new Centreline Convo Pro we just had delivered to a happy customer. This set are going on a Landau (same as the pictured), he’s gone for 15x7 with 225/60 and 15x10 with 295/50/15 BFGs. Shoot us a message if your after some new boots for your hardtop, we’ve got Centerline Autodrag & Convo Pro, we’ve got deep dish Globes, Burnout (cost effective alternative to Autodrag), Dragstar, and some other cool designs coming soon!
12.01.2022 Handling like it’s on rails... (mind you the rails were recently subjected to a violent earthquake).
11.01.2022 https://www.instarix.org/tag/XAGTcoupe
10.01.2022 Another set of fat globes we supplied to this horny machine
08.01.2022 Have you checked out the factory paint colour section on the website? Currently working on the XB/XC colours, however the XA page is in need of some good images of some of the colours (in each variant, Falcon / Fairmont / GT). If you see an empty spot on the page that you’ve got an image for, it would be very much appreciated if you could PM us (posting it in comments will reduce the resolution, but by all means do both). www.hardtophub.com.au/paint
02.01.2022 Cooool! Whilst limited info currently, super excited to see how this potential new race series evolves. 80% scale size bodies on tube chassis, running 4L Rover V8s (Which sound awesome). Looks like they are aiming to offer XB Hardtop, XY GT, HQ Monaro and Charger bodyshells (I dare say with the potential to add others if the series is successful). Link to their Facebook page in the comments below.
