Lot 6 mahoneys Rd - Page 2

Jeeepers · 03-01-2007, 02:56 PM

I'm sure someone would have a photo or two of the original building(s). Would be good to get a hold of 'em for a scrap book. Have enjoyed chasing clues on this little treasure hunt. I believe we have found gold.

GRNKPR · 03-01-2007, 02:59 PM

have got a few pics from inside

XRQTR · 03-01-2007, 03:10 PM

FDC Geelong should have pics of the old site in there archives.

**Polyal** · 03-01-2007, 03:58 PM

ok I must have missed something....

Why is everyone all of a sudden interested?

BJ · 03-01-2007, 04:03 PM

Just might have to give John Peterson a call it was his wreckers wasn't it Phil.??

SNB05T · 03-01-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GRNKPR

Found out exactly where it was it was a row of big sheds where Mahoneys rd motor wreckers is now ,a fair way from pipeworks there is also a BP servo near the spot Ford vacated it in the mid 70 s and i know that in the early 80 s a well known burnout bloke ran a wreckers from thae actual site called moffat wreckers ,it was all pulled down in the 80 s when Mahonys motor wreakers took over the site

hey grnkpr, is it possible that this is where ford had their "skunk works" where the phase 4 was being built before it was canned. just a thought may be wrong though

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Falchoon · 03-01-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GRNKPR

have got a few pics from inside

Like this?

Jeeepers · 04-01-2007, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dan b

hey grnkpr, is it possible that this is where ford had their "skunk works" where the phase 4 was being built before it was canned. just a thought may be wrong though

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Yep, that's what I found out at work from someone tonight. Skunk Works was there, Yellow shed. On the corner at the lights that lead to the ring road crossover. It's also featured in the GT DVD apparantly.

GRNKPR · 04-01-2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Falchoon

Like this?

yep and a couple more

GRNKPR · 04-01-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BJ

Just might have to give John Peterson a call it was his wreckers wasn't it Phil.??

he was running it ,will see him soon as he calls into mates factory a couple times a week

smally289 · 04-01-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CaRtZ

ford also had the SS title first for those who didnt know... cant remember the era but they dropped it when it didnt take off.....

Surely Holden's HQ SS was first?

BENT_8 · 05-01-2007, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by smally351

Surely Holden's HQ SS was first?

And then Holden had the Red Taxi VH SS

EXECJIM · 05-01-2007, 07:54 AM

I guess that block of land must be worth 100 times more now that it has a "GT History"

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smally289 · 05-01-2007, 10:58 PM

It'll probably be on ebay next week!

philstoj · 05-01-2007, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BENT_8

And then Holden had the Red Taxi VH SS

Before that, they had the LX SS torana.

4Vman · 06-01-2007, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by philstoj

Before that, they had the LX SS torana.

GM in the US used SS name long before we did, SS chevelles, Comaros's etc from the 60's.

philstoj · 06-01-2007, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

GM in the US used SS name long before we did, SS chevelles, Comaros's etc from the 60's.

Certainly did, early 60's impala ss,61, or 62 i think, 409, triple carb,or dual quad, cant remember which one though..lol.

RED FGII · 06-01-2007, 02:17 PM

opened a good can of worms here boys.didnt i ..... it certainly a historical site

XRQTR · 16-11-2011, 11:10 AM

Just got off the phone with the current owners of the site, the benefits of having your number in your sig LOL.

This is not another "I think it was here" call, this is bonafide fact, they just had Ford do some filming for a doco at the site recently.

They were inititally approached by a Ford historian about the site who explained to them the significance of the building. It's all pretty much the same except for the front window that has been changed/replaced.

Anyway just thought I'd update the thread, but I may have some more news in future as I will be staying in touch with the owners.

RedHotGT · 16-11-2011, 03:09 PM

Here's Lot 6 Mahoneys Road.... Currently...

Road Games · 16-11-2011, 03:40 PM

lol that just confused the heck out of me .. went to post and the thread dissapeared lol...

RedHotGT · 16-11-2011, 04:31 PM

The old Lot 6 was easy to find... It was the only shop in the street with a XY GT PH3 parked out front...

Donny · 16-11-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by loftie

The old Lot 6 was easy to find... It was the only shop in the street with a XY GT PH3 parked out front...

With what looks like a Motorcraft rear spoiler on it..lol

Stefan · 16-11-2011, 04:44 PM

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With what looks like a Motorcraft rear spoiler on it..lol

Test mule for Dealer Spare Parts mate...

MAV50L · 16-11-2011, 05:04 PM

What is it with GT owners having to start picking apart every GT that it has the wrong bits etc on it?
Its happening all the time and normally its the same names doing it.
Honestly who would want to own something from the era with all the nit picking? I know it makes me have no desire to have another one.................

XRQTR · 16-11-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MAV50L

What is it with GT owners having to start picking apart every GT that it has the wrong bits etc on it?
Its happening all the time and normally its the same names doing it.
Honestly who would want to own something from the era with all the nit picking? I know it makes me have no desire to have another one.................

Dude why worry about what others think, best advice I could give to anyone is this, build it because you like not because others might like you for it

Stress less

Neale · 16-11-2011, 05:58 PM

for anyone interested there is also a charity that sells memorabila to provide scholarships to motor sport technicians and engineers.

Its called FORD GTHO LOT6 Foundation,they have some awsome info & pics.

Here is a link to their site:

http://www.fordgtholot6.com/

And you can also follow them on facebook if you want:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/FORD-G...537991?sk=wall

RedHotGT · 18-11-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MAV50L

What is it with GT owners having to start picking apart every GT that it has the wrong bits etc on it?
Its happening all the time and normally its the same names doing it.
Honestly who would want to own something from the era with all the nit picking? I know it makes me have no desire to have another one.................

Can't comment on this mate - I feel that once I get started - my AFF account would be banned/closed/torched...

If you can't say nothing nice... say nothing at all....

gossy · 18-11-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by loftie

If you can't say nothing nice... say nothing at all....

I wish a lot more people would take heed of this saying and the world would be a much better place.

coupecouple04 · 18-11-2011, 04:01 PM

When I was about 13 my sisters ex took me to a tip somewhere out in cambellfield very secure place had to know the guard to gain access once inside it was a ford mans paradise .especially at the time early 80s there was ford parts everywhere waiting to be crushed (lights guards)with little scuffs they couldn't sell I suppose or damaged in manufacturing.i was too young too really appreciate it but my sisters ex took heaps of parts.I remember picking up a set of xD taillights looked brand new for dads car.