Hey Guys! New here and First post!

[EL=GHIA]

Hey guys.

My name is Shaun. My nickname is Nackerz. I'm new to the ford scene lol... Always been a Holden fan, Heck I'm even a mechanic at holden lol.

Yes I know, Please don't jump on me! (Runs and hides)


Well, I'm looking at getting a 97 EL Ghia. Dont know much about the fords. If you could help me out a little it will be greatly appreciated. Now the owner says it has the tickford motor. I know that these motors are the better of the 6 cyl fords and thats about it haha..

I am looking at swapping my mildly worked VN 5 litre berlina wagon for it. The EL comes with a rwc but no reg, doesn't bother me as I will just take it to vic roads and get it rego'd.

The guy is coming either later today or early tomorrow to have a look at the wagon and for me to look at the ford.

Here is a couple of pics he has sent me. Hope you all like and can share some thoughts on the car.

Cheers Nackerz

[someLS1]

Looks alright... seems a bit tired? i think id keep the vn 5 ltr

[NUT347]

Agreed.

The wood grain is missing on the left door, drives seat looks like the leather hasn't been conditioned since 99.

Post some pics of the wagon so we can compare.

[EL=GHIA]

Yeah the wood grain is easy fixed, and so is the drivers seat... Heres some pics of the wagon, not in the best of condition itself besides running gear.... Just rebuilt it

Actually here is the link for ebay lol

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... :MESELX:IT

[NUT347]

I'd keep the wagon lol.

Paint it black and put some wheels on it.

[Bob Lablaw]

i'd keep the wagon too. i've always liked those

[EL=GHIA]

I ended up swapping for it. Came with a rwc and is actually not too bad....

Will give her a wash and get some better pics.

[EL=GHIA]

Anyone got a turbo setup?

[NUT347]

Hunt around the spare parts forum, something always pops up there

[LUVSIT]

welcome, but with a bit of work it should scrub up alritee

[EFFalcon]

if the VN was a sedan and a nicer colour, i'd have prob said keep it too
but that colour and wagon.. eh

hopefully the Ghia cleans up good, won't sound as good as the VN though

[EL=GHIA]

Thanks guys, Yeah if the vn was a sedan I prob would of kept it lol...

Well gave her a wash today, didn't come up too bad. Was just a quick wash lol... Wanna do some mods to her and get a little more power haha! Yeah def thinking of a turbo setup. Hopefully I can get it booked in this week and she will be on the road!

Also, What do you guys think its worth, as it sits with a current rwc but no rego??? I have a rough idea, but want to know your thoughts on the subject

I know it needs the wood grain piece on the LHF door. And maybe a couple other little things like bonnet struts (They are rooted)

Heres some more pics!

[EFFalcon]

really hard to tell the condition in those photos.
just get on car sales at look at what EL Ghia's are worth

[EL=GHIA]

Yeah did that on ebay haha thats why I sort of know what there worth... Was just wanting your thoughts......Sorry phone pics man

[EBOOST]

so ur looking at selling it?
it came with a rwc but bonnet struts are rooted?
it is missing the gear surround wood also.
judging by the pics it isnt in very good nick so id say itd be on the low end. value wise.
still a good car to modify and get back upto 100%.
cheers josh.

[superhuS!]

ticky kit, 19's, slammed. STAT.

[deansxr6]

so ur looking at selling it?
it came with a rwc but bonnet struts are rooted?
it is missing the gear surround wood also.
judging by the pics it isnt in very good nick so id say itd be on the low end. value wise.
still a good car to modify and get back upto 100%.
cheers josh.

That's the factory shifter surround, not all were woodgrain. I have the same interior on my EF Ghia and it's the same surround.

Looks pretty good mate, also It maybe be the way the lights shines off the paint, does anyone else think te R/H rear door has been sprayed ?

[EFFalcon]

All EL Ghia's got the woodgrain shifter.
EF's didnt.

[deansxr6]

All EL Ghia's got the woodgrain shifter.
EF's didnt.

Ahk ! There was supposed to be, a correct me if I'm wrong but I forgot the put it in ! Thanks for the clear up !

[Bipolar]

Maybe get the right dash mat too. Don't know what would happen to a passenger if that airbag went off with that one hanging over it.

[EL=GHIA]

The right rear door hasn't been painted, just looks like it from the pics/light/just washed it, still wet.

It has ef tail lights and doesnt look like there is meant to be a woodgrain piece there/missing, so I say it might have a ef surround in it.

Dunno about selling it, however anything is for sale at the right price. If you got offered decent money for your car I bet you would take it.

And i'm into holdens not fords haha, but I wont be driven this anyways! Bonnet struts well they have nothing to do with a rwc.

I was thinking maybe the tickford kit, set of decent wheels.....Yeah dunno yet, will just wait and see

[AaronEF8]

EL Fairmonts/Ghias still have the EF style tail-lights.

[EBOOST]

how do bonnet struts have nothing to do with a rwc?
all doors and boot and bonnet MUST work as per factory.
cheers josh.

[EL=GHIA]

True, some mechanics dont really worry about it tho. Depends on where and who you go too.