by: Chuck Smith
Maintaining the top spot among automobiles in Australia it the Ford Falcon. This vehicle has had its humble beginnings in 1960 and this has been manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in its many automobile factories in the U.S., Canada, Argentina, Mexico, and Chile, as well as other countries the world over. At present, Australia is the only place where the newest Ford Falcons are being built and assembled. If all numbers in sales were combined and added up around the world, it could be assumed that the Ford Falcon is one of the biggest names that have made it big in the automobile market.
Looking back at how the Ford Falcon started, history has it that this vehicle has been introduced with the Chrysler Valiant and the Chevrolet Corvair. These three vehicles, the Ford Falcon included, were introduced as compact cars. This was done so because during that time, the larger vehicles were not making much anymore and American wives and women were trying to locate smaller and cheaper cars for themselves for they found the large and bulky cars quite burdensome and awkward. Studies in the market also showed that the consumers were quite vying for a vehicle that was not so bulky and were far more inexpensive than the ones already out in the market. The Ford Falcon was the Ford Motor Company?s answer to this automobile preference change.
The Ford Falcon when it was first introduced had its power taken from a 2.4 liter engine that was small and very lightweight. It also was made available in two trim levels which comprised of sedans with two or four doors, station wagons also with two or four doors, and a car-based pickup. The vehicle also had a unibody construction as well as a fairly standard suspension. The vehicle also included coil springs in the front and leaf springs in its rear. The Ford Falcon was quite capable of taking in a maximum of six passengers in its interior and cabin.
There were a couple of modifications and restructuring that the Ford Falcon has experienced in its lifetime. Some of these included a slightly upgraded interior as well as different fender trims and a small number of different emblems. Another batch of changes for the Ford Falcon found a couple of new models introduced under the Ford Falcon line up. That same year that new models were introduced, the vehicle also offered a new V8 engine. In 1964, the Ford Falcon line up welcomed a bucket-seat sedan model in its family. At present, the Ford Falcon is commonly used as police vehicles in the New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory.
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About The Author
Chuck Smith, a 38 year old freelance writer from Charleston, South Carolina, has been specializing on automotive-related articles and news. He has a degree in Automotive Techonology. Ford Parts Online http://www.americanbodyparts.com/auto-body-parts/ford-falcon-parts.html
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Mauna Kea in Hawaii - Driving to the Summit of this Grand Volcano
Mauna Kea in Hawaii - Driving to the Summit of this Grand Volcano
by: Steven Anderson
The summit of Mauna Kea is called Puu Wekiu and it is at an elevation of 13,796 feet. This is the highest point of land in the Pacific Basin. An interesting fact about Mauna Kea is that if measured from the bottom of the ocean floor, it reaches nearly 30,000 feet which would make it the tallest peak on earth.
Visitors flock to Mauna Kea for a variety of reasons. There are 11 domes and 13 telescopes at the peak of Mauna Kea which attracts professional and amateur astronomers alike. Others come for the amazing viewpoints, unique bird watching and rugged hiking. Others come to Mauna Kea just to say they did so.
The drive up Mauna Kea takes about an hour. At the start, the driver will see typical Hawaiian tropical vegetation. As you pass sea level, the landscape changes to grass pastures and then into raggedy looking forests of koa and ohia trees. These thin...
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A Research Guide To Finding The Right Car Cover For Your Vehicle
A Research Guide To Finding The Right Car Cover For Your Vehicle
by: Andrew Bernhardt
Why Buy A Custom-Fit Car Cover? To help protect your investment and keep your vehicle looking show-room new. Keeping your vehicle covered with a car cover can:
? Prevent unsightly dents, dings and scratches
? Shield it against finish-destroying man-made and natural hazards
? Act as an excellent theft deterrent
? Put a barrier between your paint and damaging weather
Dents, Dings and Scratches Reference
There's a certain feeling you experience when you discover that first dent, ding or scratch on your new vehicle. Unfortunately, they're a fact of life and nothing short of covering your vehicle with reactive tank armor will truly prevent them. However, using a car cover adds a layer of protective padding to cushion against runaway shopping carts, absent-minded car doors or other blows.
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Beware of Hurricane Damaged Vehicles!
Beware of Hurricane Damaged Vehicles!
by: Matthew C. Keegan
Nearly a half million cars were destroyed by two of this past season?s biggest hurricanes, Katrina and Rita. Some of these cars may not have received much apparent damage but they were totaled nevertheless because of water, mud, and debris which flooded engine bays and the interior. Damaged cars are supposed to make their way to the junkyard for scrap, unfortunately some unscrupulous parties are gaining a hold of the vehicle titles and turning around and selling damaged cars to the public. Should you be concerned? Absolutely! Read on to learn more about this problem and what you can do to avoid being stuck with a vehicle that is certain to be a lemon.
Let me just say this: it is not illegal for weekend mechanics to buy a salvaged vehicle, repair it, and sell it to you. What they must disclose to you is this: you are buying a salvaged vehicle. This is where most of the problems begin:...
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What Your Car Audio Can Teach You About Marketing
What Your Car Audio Can Teach You About Marketing
by: Mike Street
Stand next to any road, and every so often a young person will go by with the latest rap CD blaring. If it happens to be a cold day, he (it is always a he) may have the windows up. Then, all you will hear is the thud of the overworked bass speaker in the back. After he turns 30, the young driver probably won?t even be able to hear that, if he continues this unwarranted assault on his ears.
That big bass bin can?t handle the vocal sounds, and the front speakers would melt if they had all those thumps going through them. So the car audio separates out the various frequencies using filters, sending only the bass to the big bins in the back, and only the higher and more delicate sounds to the little speakers at the front. Both, and especially the bass, are then amplified so they are audible in the next county.
Marketers have borrowed the same terminology as a way of looking...
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Using GPS Tracking to Protect Your Vehicles
Using GPS Tracking to Protect Your Vehicles
by: Kingston Amadan
It is no secret that police cars are equipped with GPS tracking theft recovery devices. These items are meant to allow a stolen police car to be found rather easily by simply using GPS tracking technology to locate the car. Then further police are dispatched to the location to apprehend the criminal and recover the car. The good news is that it is possible to use the same technology to protect your car.
GPS tracking is not a very new technology. It has been around since the 1980s, when it first began being developed for the military. It was originally meant to help keep track of troops and movements, as well as create a sophisticated mapping system to help commanders find their way over rough and unknown terrain. Today that same technology is so advanced that it is possible to track in real time and create histories of where the device has been. And GPS technology is available to...
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Restyling Dodge Omni Using Quality Replacement Parts from Auto Parts Deal
Restyling Dodge Omni Using Quality Replacement Parts from Auto Parts Deal
by: Sarah McBride
Auto Parts Deal features this time one of the Dodge?s prominent cars, the Dodge Omni. Let?s take a closer look at this vehicle and this number one Auto Parts Deal store?s superior quality Dodge parts for Dodge Omni.
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Dodge Omni is Dodge?s lucky charm. It was introduced at a time when Chrysler, Dodge?s parent company, was facing great financial difficulties. In its efforts to save the company from its demise, Chrysler sought for the US government?s financial help. The Dodge Omni and its twin model, the Plymouth Horizon, which were new that time showed great potential; thus, the government granted Chrysler?s loan.
The Dodge Omni was indeed a great vehicle. Its hatchback body style signified its utility and versatility. Just after it was launched, it was awarded as Motor Trend?s Car of the Year for 1978. With fame though, came some...
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5 Ways to Find Volvo Parts
5 Ways to Find Volvo Parts
by: John Mancini
You love your Volvo, right. However, its time to replace a part, it could something that is hidden like a fan belt or a prominent piece of the vehicle such as the emblem or steering wheel. It really doesn't matter what part needs replacing, what matters is the quality and price of the replacement part. You have worked hard for your Volvo and you deserve genuine Volvo replacement parts. These tips will explain the best way to locate these parts.
1- When you are looking for a replacement part, be it a replacement visor or a clutch master cylinder, the array of available sources can be hard to sift through. If price is not a concern for you, the dealership is one of the best choices around and even if price is an issue, the dealer is usually the best place to start. They will be able to give you an approximate price and may even be willing to give you some installation tips as well.
2- If the dealer...
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Dogs And Kids In Hot Cars
Dogs And Kids In Hot Cars
by: jessica mercier
On a 78-degree day, the temperature inside a shaded car is 90 degrees, while the inside of a car parked in the sun can reach 160 degrees in minutes.
Heatstroke can kill your pet or your child in a very short time!
Please, please do not ever leave your dog or child in a parked car in the summertime or when the temperatures are warm.
If you see a dog or child in a hot car, take down the plate number, make and model of the car and see if the owner can be paged.
Call local authorities such as the police to see if they will free the dog or child by opening the car door.
In many jurisdictions, this is regarded as cruelty to animals and is punishable by law.
In the case of a child it is certainly neglect and is punishable.
Please think, it only takes but a minute to go in a store but worse, it only takes but a few minutes for your best pal or your son...
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People are Vain - Opening Your Own Tanning Salon Business
People are Vain - Opening Your Own Tanning Salon Business
by: Howard I Schwartz
The use of tanning beds came to the United Stated from Europe in 1979. The rise in popularity was swift and over the years tanning bed bulbs have become brighter and faster with even better tanning results. The tanning industry has been growing since it was introduced, and is expected to keep on growing. This is largely because people in general are concerned with beauty and body...
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How Credit Reporting Agencies Work
How Credit Reporting Agencies Work
by: John Mussi
With all of the focus today on credit and credit scores, you might find yourself wondering exactly how it is that your credit score is compiled and who it is that does the compiling.
The responsibility for maintaining your credit report and determining your credit score falls on the shoulders of various credit reporting agencies? companies that deal solely in maintaining records of payments and non-payments...
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