MADEL - EL Ghia 5.0

[stevo]

Ok here is our pride and joy. Thought I might update this thread with a bit more history and rundown.

Photo Alex took for me.


Its a 1997 EL V8 Fairmont Ghia.
Mods as it currently stands.
EL XR Front, ELXR Sideskirts, EL GT Spoiler (currently not fitted), 18" Mayhem Rims, Superlows + Boge shocks allround, Genie Headers, 2 1/2" exhaust with resonator removed, Lukey Ultraflow Stainless Muffler, 70mm Maf, Pod Filter, Sequential Scoop, Herrod Intake Pipe, EL GT Snorkel, Underdrive Pullies,

Interior


Exterior




Added Sequential Scoop with a small hole cutout in airbox with a pod filter fitted inside.




Added DBA Slotted rotors all round


2005 - Picked up Runner up Best EA-BA at AFD Geelong





Not muched changed in a year, just kept it super clean, even occasionally washing underneath it etc.
2006 - Runner up Best EA-EL at AFD Geelong (Was very happy that they changed classes so we didnt have to go ahead Au's and BA's this year!)
(Dont have picture of award, will upload one one day)


Bought some custom plates, MADEL


Street Fords Cruise 2007.






Here is a pic of it that Stomp Shop made (It dosnt have scoop or numberplates at this stage)






Most recent pics of it - No longer wears the wing but i havent got the holes in the boot filled because im scared if i do Ill then regret it haha.

[Sunboost]

If there were 50 thousand EL Ghia's here it wouldn't matter.. they are the best E-Series ever IMO

Sundeep

[Commando]

I spilt my manjam

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as its allready said.

such a mint EL man its allways been a stand out you have done great things with it

cant wait to see it riping up the quarter with some low time's very soon

cheers

[XRated]

Yeop, always been one of the neatest and toughest ELs getting around. I've got a swag of pics on my computer of it

Needs a blower

[Kenaz]

If there were 50 thousand EL Ghia's here it wouldn't matter.. they are the best E-Series ever IMO

I have to agree with this.

And Stevo's is example is probably the best.

[Commando]

Needs a blower

Just a simple powerdyne will do for this, no need to go all out & be too scared to drive it on the street (regarding fuzz).

[stevo]

hehe yeah ive been looking at the capa setups. But for the time being i want to build up a mildish NA setup first.

[ORSMEB]

Steve, you have done yourself proud. Your car is one mint and hot ghia. I love it.

I'm eager to know how you go with the gt40 heads and the other new mods you have

[needfordspeed]

Very nice! You've done a good job on it.

[someLS1]

I never thought an xr front would look good on a ghia with all the chrome etc but your car pulls it off perfectly.. very mint example of an EL Ghia keep up the good work.... didnt this win best eseries at all ford day well deserving

[stevo]

thanks buddy.. runner up beast EA-BA in 05, runner up best EA-EL 06. wasnt modified enough to win the vic afd yet

[-jjM-]

seriously love this car, everything about it is just farken awsome, the rims, the colour, the interior, the 5.0 factor, the xr lights.....s1k ghia stevo, looks awsome

[Eb Barbie]

Can definately tell this car has been babied. Paint job in mad condition. Was so good seeing it in flesh. Can't wait to see it out cruisin again

[stevo]

Thanks!

[stevo]

Nothing new happenin.
Here is a crappy quality photo from a quick visit to the EastLink.

[EFFalcon]

that looks mad Stevo!!!
lets get a photo shoot on there

[oneredED]

Wow, that's pretty cool. Love the car too Stevo, long time no see though.

[stevo]

that looks mad Stevo!!!
lets get a photo shoot on there

Im up for that

[pHaT`eL]

Still looking hotter than ever Stevo.. swap?

[Eb Barbie]

Still looking hotter than ever Stevo.. swap?

No way I want it more

[John_LS1]

How did you get onto eastlink??? still looks mint. have you put any of the engine bits in yet?

[G3R3N]

a quick visit to the EastLink.

Nice. Gotta try that

[stevo]

How did you get onto eastlink??? still looks mint. have you put any of the engine bits in yet?

nah havent yet :S bad eh?
ummmm just took the onramp!! lol

[APV]

beautiful car mate.

[lukey]

Very nice. Easily the nicest looking E-Series around.

[stevo]

to the mint comments etc.
Its not mint anymore. Entire front is stonechipped and fucked. As some of you know i used to live in cockatoo and the dirt roads and stones on the sides of roads has finally taken its toll.

The paint is in terrible condition and nothing but a full sand and respray will bring this car back to life.
I still wash it every week or even twice a week, but the love has gone.

oh wells

[pHaT`eL]

Anyone else up for a 'Bring MADEL back to life' day? Mine was fkd, but had the cut/polish came up mint. Get the front bar resprayed and slap a bra on it

[stevo]

Yeah well the bonnet is bad and so are the front 1/4 panels as well. Went and got some quotes to get the whole car done yesterday but its too much for me to warrant doing it at this stage. (5 grand) . I could pretty much buy and rebuild the car for that
Was thinking about getting the bar sprayed and chucking the car bra on alot like you said.

Im going to start getting the engine bits on now and **** what the car looks like for a while. (It still looks ok from a distance, so at cruises ill just park at the other end of the car park rofl)

[Eb Barbie]

Yeh cockatoo isnt the best place for a hot car. Some roads up there are shockers. Your car always looks mint, might not be perfect but still looks hot to others
Well Steve if the love has gone then I am happy to take it off ya hands

[EB Booster]

looks mad as man nice job

[FTE146]

Love the car guys, always been a huge fan of this

Stevo,
Out of interest, what part of eastlink was that on?

[stevo]

Near Police road mate. Sorry for the late reply.

[stevo]

Updated the first post so it wasnt so slack lol

[Eb Barbie]

Oww I want to win an award!! Dont think I ever will with pinked up cars

[Italian_Stallion]

Dude.....love the paint job! and without the spoiler looks tough as! Is that an after market bodykit and xr front or genuine?

[stevo]

Its all original stuff mate. & thanks, appreciate it