35.b. 1978 Ford Falcon XC Panel Van 6.2L V8
2014 Gore Aussie Muscle Mania Car Show (12-4-14)
I believe this is not an actual 'Sundowner' nor a 'GS Pack' option, so it is an XC Panel Van that has been customised in to what it is here, that in my humble opinion is even nicer than a Sundowner.
The engine in this beautiful customized panel van has got me a little confused and unfortunately I never got talking with its owner. So I just have to assume here folks so please excuse my errors if I am incorrect. Two things I know; 1. It's size is 6.2 liter, 379ci and I believe it has 411 horsepower (online specs). I noticed it has 'Shelby' rocker/tappet covers. Now putting those 2 pieces of information led me online to a Ford Raptor Shelby pickup. It has the 6.2L V8 though it 's got a Shelby supercharger sitting on top. Shelby never produced a 6.2L V8. However there is a BOSS 6.2L SOHC VCT V8 engine produced by Ford in 2010 in Michigan. I think that engine is powering this Panel Van. And let's not forget the registration plates; RAMJ3T - that indicates that it has a high performance fuel distribution system, and you can clearly see it with the beautiful aluminium high performance 8 throat inlet manifold. I'd take a guess and suggest it has a 4 barrel high performance carburettor sitting on top of it too. And what about that high performance MSD ignition system (distributor, coil, leads)! I'd take a stab and suggest this engine is putting out around 480hp on the dyno.
The Falcon Sundowner Van, based on the Falcon 500 Van, was introduced in 1977. It included options from the Falcon GS Hardtop, such as comprehensive instrumentation, bonnet scoops, slotted sports road wheels and driving lights, but with bodyside protection mouldings and van side glass deleted. Side and rear decals were included in the package, as was the “sedan ride” 500 kg (10cwt) suspension package and ER70H14 radial ply tyres.
Here's a link to a genuine 1978 Ford Falcon XC Sundowner Panel Van:
www.flickr.com/photos/aussiefordadverts/10305115525/in/se...
Here's another genuine 1978 Ford Falcon XC Sundowner Panel Van:
www.flickr.com/photos/42220226@N07/3985143515/in/photolis...
35.b. 1978 Ford Falcon XC Panel Van 6.2L V8
2014 Gore Aussie Muscle Mania Car Show (12-4-14)
I believe this is not an actual 'Sundowner' nor a 'GS Pack' option, so it is an XC Panel Van that has been customised in to what it is here, that in my humble opinion is even nicer than a Sundowner.
The engine in this beautiful customized panel van has got me a little confused and unfortunately I never got talking with its owner. So I just have to assume here folks so please excuse my errors if I am incorrect. Two things I know; 1. It's size is 6.2 liter, 379ci and I believe it has 411 horsepower (online specs). I noticed it has 'Shelby' rocker/tappet covers. Now putting those 2 pieces of information led me online to a Ford Raptor Shelby pickup. It has the 6.2L V8 though it 's got a Shelby supercharger sitting on top. Shelby never produced a 6.2L V8. However there is a BOSS 6.2L SOHC VCT V8 engine produced by Ford in 2010 in Michigan. I think that engine is powering this Panel Van. And let's not forget the registration plates; RAMJ3T - that indicates that it has a high performance fuel distribution system, and you can clearly see it with the beautiful aluminium high performance 8 throat inlet manifold. I'd take a guess and suggest it has a 4 barrel high performance carburettor sitting on top of it too. And what about that high performance MSD ignition system (distributor, coil, leads)! I'd take a stab and suggest this engine is putting out around 480hp on the dyno.
The Falcon Sundowner Van, based on the Falcon 500 Van, was introduced in 1977. It included options from the Falcon GS Hardtop, such as comprehensive instrumentation, bonnet scoops, slotted sports road wheels and driving lights, but with bodyside protection mouldings and van side glass deleted. Side and rear decals were included in the package, as was the “sedan ride” 500 kg (10cwt) suspension package and ER70H14 radial ply tyres.
Here's a link to a genuine 1978 Ford Falcon XC Sundowner Panel Van:
www.flickr.com/photos/aussiefordadverts/10305115525/in/se...
Here's another genuine 1978 Ford Falcon XC Sundowner Panel Van:
www.flickr.com/photos/42220226@N07/3985143515/in/photolis...