Unearthing Aussie Auto History: Ford Ute Chronicles | October VLOG

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
  • 🚗 Discover the LEGENDARY Ford Ute! 🇦🇺
    Join me on a Thrilling Journey Through Aussie Automotive History! We're diving into the history of the Ford Ute in Australia! From an Aussie farmer's letter to automotive legend, we're exploring how this iconic vehicle became a national treasure.
    Buckle up as we take an up-close look at my own Ford Falcon XH Ute, sharing the thrills of owning a piece of history and our efforts to restore it.
    Get ready for a nostalgic ride as we revisit the TV ads of 1999, giving you a taste of what motoring was like back then.
    We'll show you the start of our restoration process, what to look for when bringing these classics back to life, and how we're making it roadworthy once again.
    👍 If you're a fan of vlogs, classic cars, and Aussie automotive history, don't forget to hit that 'Like' button and 'Subscribe' to join us on more exciting adventures!
    / clayepigeon
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 14

  • @GloomyRaccoon_
    @GloomyRaccoon_ 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video Claye! I enjoyed learning about rhe history of rhe car and look forward to seeing her progress!

    • @clayepigeon
      @clayepigeon  10 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! There’s a new one coming out soon!

  • @Catherozero07
    @Catherozero07 11 місяців тому +2

    Love the XH ute!!

    • @clayepigeon
      @clayepigeon  11 місяців тому +1

      I had a feeling you might! (If you are who I think you are lol)

  • @button4631
    @button4631 11 місяців тому +1

    I learned a lot and I remember that ad on tv

    • @clayepigeon
      @clayepigeon  10 місяців тому

      It exists as a vague memory in my brain tbh. I remember the elephant…

  • @conspurgatoryteam9778
    @conspurgatoryteam9778 11 місяців тому +3

    I vote we name her collectively Bonnie. ❤

  • @michaelbyrnes7944
    @michaelbyrnes7944 5 місяців тому +1

    Nothing beats the mighty xh Ute mines a xr6 also best Ute to modify way better than the pissy vs vr holden I also have one of them to a 98 vs Ute series 3

  • @noelgibson5956
    @noelgibson5956 11 місяців тому +1

    I had an XE sedan with a 3-3 six and four speed. I always hated the XH Ute's to look at. The front and rear were a total mismatch. Sales were poor. By then, the Commodore Ute's were selling in massive numbers.
    I saw a new Ranger pickup today. Great looking, Australian developed. If Ford Australia made this vehicle locally, the factory would still be operating, and operating for decades to come. They imported the very models they should have been producing in - house. They were building in - house the models that weren't selling (large sedans/Ute's).
    The uselessness of the planning department was astounding.

    • @clayepigeon
      @clayepigeon  11 місяців тому

      100 percent agree! The failure of local manufacturing in Australia is really a disgrace, and tells us a lot about the industry and government decision making. I love XE’s too - good looking cars that still had V8s!

  • @michaelbyrnes7944
    @michaelbyrnes7944 5 місяців тому +1

    Being a panel beater by trade people don’t realise how to keep a older car in a rust free body as they don’t know how to rust proof a car in all the right spots so many falcons rust out because ford Australia didn’t use weld through primer in there joints chassis rails or sill panels Or enough sealer they were only made to last a maximum of ten years but if you rust proof one properly it will last a lifetime also in the falcon owners manual it says always garage for a reason