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Old 28-09-2006, 10:02 PM   #1
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Hi there,

I am after advice on how to convert my T3 to a V8 supercar front. Before you all slag off at me, I am putting all my original T3 stuff in the garage as I don't want it damaged.

So, can I use the original front guards? What do I need besides the XR lights and supercar bar?

Thanks in advance

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Old 28-09-2006, 10:08 PM   #2
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A low series bonnet, the lights and ditch the engine cover and I think that's about it

Love to see how it looks- thought of this myself- thought it would go with my theme (really have a soft spot for that rear bar)

Keep us posted and good luck
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Old 28-09-2006, 10:36 PM   #3
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yeah Jim has got it - XR lights, low series/XR bonnet and the bar should see it done.
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Old 28-09-2006, 10:59 PM   #4
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Thanks guys, by low series do you mean S1 or 2?
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Old 28-09-2006, 11:05 PM   #5
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Thanks guys, by low series do you mean S1 or 2?
Low Series Bonnets=
S1 Forte/Futura and all XRs Series I to III. Its the bonnet with the spine down the middle and the Ford badge attached to it instead of being on the grille.
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Old 28-09-2006, 11:06 PM   #6
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Please dont do it : : : : : : : : : : : : Your te's are beutiful just as they are
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Old 28-09-2006, 11:13 PM   #7
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Please dont do it : : : : : : : : : : : : Your te's are beutiful just as they are
I'm not going to but I'm keen to see how it will look.......
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Old 28-09-2006, 11:52 PM   #8
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Hi there,

I am after advice on how to convert my T3 to a V8 supercar front. Before you all slag off at me, I am putting all my original T3 stuff in the garage as I don't want it damaged.

So, can I use the original front guards? What do I need besides the XR lights and supercar bar?

Thanks in advance

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They should be ok to use if the TE guards are the same as all AU guards.
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Old 29-09-2006, 10:55 AM   #9
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Please dont do it : : : : : : : : : : : : Your te's are beutiful just as they are

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Old 29-09-2006, 06:00 PM   #10
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Theres a few of the XR light assemblies on Ebay.

Normally its guys like me trying to make my car look a little better with a T3 kit. Never heard of anyone want to do the otherway : Well i guess you already have the horsepower.

I gotta see this when your finished. Also be interested to see how the Pursists get of on this. Good luck. As Jamie said. Keep us posted.
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Old 29-09-2006, 06:06 PM   #11
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you'll need the s1 bonnet latch to marry up with the bonnet
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Old 29-09-2006, 06:07 PM   #12
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I gotta see this when your finished. Also be interested to see how the Pursists get of on this.

Go to Pursuit 250

Thats my Pursuit 250. Already done with a BA Supercar front specially moulded onto the AU front.


P.S Accidently posted by Jennifer (GCFordChic) under Brett's username....got to go log out now...oops
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Old 01-10-2006, 08:53 AM   #13
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Dont do it.
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