Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum.

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

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

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

Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > General Topics > The Pub
Reload this Page Should i be suspicious of this??
Register FAQ Calendar

The Pub For General Automotive Related Talk

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 07-04-2008, 06:37 PM   #1
mitch_302
Regular Member
 
mitch_302's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 62
Default Should i be suspicious of this??
This is the ute i have just bought, but not yet in my possesion. I'm extremely excited but looking at the photos i hav of it i got a bit suspicious over the fact that i cant remember seeing any XR6 utes with the 'supercab' badge behind the doors that mine has

The ute also has Tickford dash in it which makes me feel a little more confident. Should i be suspicious that this is actually not an XR??
mitch_302 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-04-2008, 06:42 PM   #2
DBourne
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
DBourne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: sydney.nsw.au
Posts: 6,119
Default
get the VIN and go to a ford dealer and run the numbers
__________________
flickr
DBourne is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-04-2008, 07:00 PM   #3
Zed7fiddy
Temporary Australian
 
Zed7fiddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Central Queensland
Posts: 3,281
Default
Fitting of the front bar looks odd and the lack of side skirts would make me think... but that maybe be standard?
Zed7fiddy is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-04-2008, 07:03 PM   #4
Peuty
Afterburner + skids =
Donating Member1
 
Peuty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Skidsville
Posts: 12,145
Default
AS far as I know, the do have the supercab sticker fitted. Does it have a Tickford build plate next to the radiator header tank?
__________________
Speed Kills. So buy an AU XR8 and live forever.

Oo\===/oO
Peuty is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-04-2008, 07:20 PM   #5
XR Martin
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
XR Martin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Canberra Region
Posts: 9,037
Default
TIckford head and rocker cover should be a giveaway also
__________________
2016 FGX XR8 Sprint, 6speed manual, Kinetic Blue #170

2004 BA wagon RTV project.

1998 EL XR8, Auto, Hot Chilli Red

1993 ED XR6, 5speed, Polynesian Green. 1 of 329. Retired

1968 XT Falcon 500 wagon, 3 on the tree, 3.6L. Patina project.
XR Martin is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-04-2008, 07:20 PM   #6
fordomatic
Donating Member
Donating Member1
 
fordomatic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Checking out soft furnishings....
Posts: 8,861
Default
mate me thinks it is fine still check, side skirts were an option
fordomatic is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-04-2008, 08:25 PM   #7
Yaw
Ford Fanatic
 
Yaw's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 1,480
Default
Mate it should be fine. First thing I did was to check Redbook to see if there was an XR6 supercab, Check your exact year and specs but I found this:

http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/au...s.php?id=56940
__________________
Everyone is entitled to my Opinion
2007 Territory TX SY RWD Ego
Yaw is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-04-2008, 08:47 PM   #8
Jorgo85
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Jorgo85's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Rockingham
Posts: 559
Default
Theres a tell tale crease right in the middle of the number plate that could explain the slight misalignment on the bumper. Looks like it may have driven into a tow bar at low speed. My car has one too! lol
Jorgo85 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-04-2008, 08:56 PM   #9
mitch_302
Regular Member
 
mitch_302's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 62
Default
yeh cheers fellas, as i said i dont actually hav the car home so i can't check on some of this stuff, front bumper alignment was one of the first things we noticed, i think previous owner nicked a sign on the drivers side so that would explain that. Its got Tickford dash, tickford rocker cover, 6 stacker etc so i should be pretty safe.

P.S: im gonna line that bumper up just right as soon as i get it home
mitch_302 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-04-2008, 09:48 PM   #10
philstoj
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
philstoj's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 2,256
Default
What year is it? the missus old ute was a 2000 AU2 XR8 and it had the supercab stickers there, where as my ute, very early 01 doesnt.
You will find the AU1's and early AU2's would have them there.
philstoj is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-04-2008, 09:51 PM   #11
RG
Back to Le Frenchy
 
RG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Back home.....
Posts: 13,346
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by mitch_302
yeh cheers fellas, as i said i dont actually hav the car home so i can't check on some of this stuff, front bumper alignment was one of the first things we noticed, i think previous owner nicked a sign on the drivers side so that would explain that. Its got Tickford dash, tickford rocker cover, 6 stacker etc so i should be pretty safe.

P.S: im gonna line that bumper up just right as soon as i get it home
lol, have fun with that. Looks like a nice ute though.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by drew`SEVNT5
nah mate, aussie cars are the besterest and funnerest, nothing beats them, specially a poofy wrong wheel drive
07 Renault Sport Megane F1 Team R26 #1397
RG is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-04-2008, 09:54 PM   #12
Smoke Pursuit
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 22,927
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: DASH/bfiipursuit has been alot of help over the years I have frequented this forum, lots of thoughtful and informed posts, very much a valued contributor. 
Default
They lost the super cab stickers around early april 01.. My Nov 01 didnt have super cab stickers, and the body kit was an option...

I think its the real deal... Looks pretty good to me mate, enjoy.
Smoke Pursuit is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-04-2008, 10:18 PM   #13
BPXR6T
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,910
Default
My AU1 XR8 had the supercab sticker. I just checked some photos of it on my PC and its there.
BPXR6T is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 02:45 PM.

Australian Ford Forums - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Top

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