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15-04-2024, 01:17 PM | #1 | ||
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This might sound trivial, but I wanted to know when Falcons changed their w/wiper arm colour.
With Holdens, all of the early cars were chrome plated. This changed in 1968 (HK) to a satin silver "anti-glare" finish. This was to comply with upcoming ADRs aiming at reducing glare in the driver's view. This changed again in 1976 (HX) to a matt black finish. I'm not sure when Falcon changed from chrome to satin, but I assume it was sometime in the late 60s, around the same time as Holden. The question I have is, when did Falcon change to matt black ? I always assumed it was either XC or at the XC 1/2 update in 1978. Problem is the sales brochures are no help, the 1978 Ford Cars brochure shows some Falcons with silver & some with matt black. Are these mistakes or did different models change at different times. Dr Terry. |
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15-04-2024, 03:52 PM | #2 | ||
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Not sure about the matt black colour due to ADR's.
FG Falcons are gloss black. Over time will change to matt black if neglected & exposed to the elements. |
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16-04-2024, 06:30 PM | #4 | ||
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Anyone ?
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16-04-2024, 07:33 PM | #5 | ||
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I believe it was from XC onwards.
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17-04-2024, 10:44 AM | #6 | ||
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This is the reason for the question. Every 1976 XC pic that I have seen (except one with a GS Pack) had silver wiper arms.
However in the XC 1/2 brochures (78 update) a few more appear, but there are still plenty of silver wipers seen. Same with ZH Fairlanes (XC equivalent), every pic, regardless of age shows silver wiper arms. Dr Terry |
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