Australian Combat 6 Willys jeep

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Local Chap

There is one of these 4wd Falcons listed (and pictured) in a clearing sale already mentioned on this forum, the sale at Louth: http://www.landmarkharcourts.com.au/...gSales/View/29

Don't forget the pictures

[warren brown]

Too right Hanno - sorry I didn't put the photo up! Mike you're right - it is the smaller bell housing. My brother and I picked up a 170 (the Pursuit170!) motor on Saturday to rebuild. The old 144 that came with the jeep had been bored out so much the cylinders were outside the block. (well...). You're right about the earlier, smaller motors fitting the bell housing and Gordon opted to go more or less with a smaller motor - but a 170 is a better thing than a 144. I didn't know about the Gladiator gear in the Falcon ute - I've always liked the Gladiator - growing up with Daktari did it for me . But I've heard they have an abominable turning circle... (I have a C60X so I know about these things...)

[Ganmain Tony]

Just a punt Warren, but you may do better contacting Ford Motor Company. They are pretty good when it comes to records.

VIN numbers and engine numbers will help the process of course.

The 200ci 'Super pursuit' would make her go like a scalded cat

[warren brown]

Tony - I'm with you - but I'm a mere GMC straight six owner - not a flat-head Ford V8 owner. (but there's always room yet!) I'll talk to my brother and see what he thinks - and pass on your unmitigated enthusiasm to make the Combat 6 go like ....'whatever' off a shovel. Here's to blue and white!

[Ryan]

Here's a link to a discussion on the XY ute on Ford Forums with good pics of the ute including it's engine bay.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11259746

[warren brown]

Ryan - that's unreal!!!!

[warren brown]

Sorry Tony - I left a bit off. Will follow up on the Ford archives. Many thanks.

[warren brown]

...and Local Chap - I didn't thank you properly. Mate - fantastic information and invaluable!