10/12/2025
This 77 model XC Falcon was in for its long awaited Golden jubilee birthday. With not many photos taken of the old girl , an extensive mechanical restoration was long overdue, as it was sitting dormant since 2012.
The car was virtually untouched since new and some basic parts renewed by owner.
Work was conducted as follows;
Suspension;
New pedders shocks and springs , new upper and lower ball joints, every rubber bush on sway bar and control arms.
Brakes;
New brakes booster and master cylinder, rebuilt calipers, new brake lines and fittings. New front pads, rotors and bearings. Brake cylinders and shoes and bearings on the rear.
Exhaust;
Hurricane headers, merging into a custom Y pipe then a 2.5 in single system.
Steering;
New rubber coupling, pitman arm ,idler arm and tie rod ends installed.
Cooling;
Radiator clean, system treated, flushed and tested. New water pump, thermostat and housing . New hoses.
Fuel;
Quikfuel carby, and adapter plate , custom brackets for cables and linkages. New filters.
Diff;
7 of the 8 plug welds on the housing were leaking fluid. Welds were excavated to the root of the leak, and rewelded with the stick welder using low hydrogen rods. New fluids and axles bearings and seals.
Chrome;
Both front and rear bars were hand polished. Included window and door trims.
Hubcaps were also rejuvenated.
Vehicle was also supplied road worthy certificate. And is now registered and ready for street duties.
