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2007/03/18 19:10:43
racin jason

Classic Ford Magazine article - your the star!

Ok...Ive been wanting to do an article where I could get the entire forum involved...and finally after 6 months of thinking - I've cracked it!

This is a chance for everyone on this forum to get involved with an article in Classic Ford Magazine UK, and have their names...and possibly cars featured at the same time!

I think our scene here in Australia is one of the worlds most vibrant, and I am constantly show casing what we have, and how cool it all is down under. I have now got the idea for a single article that takes in all corners of our fair country....and I need your help!

DAILY DRIVEN CLASSIC FORDS!

The article will document what the Classic Ford forum members have seen in their daily travels for a one week period (7 days). As long as you have a digital camera...you can be involved. There is no limit to the amount of people who can take part, nor the limit of shots that will be accepted. Obviously the shots will be sorted for the very best ones once they have been received.

Along with the pictures, you will need to submit the following info;

1 - State/city where the pics were taken
2 - Overview of cars shot - I.e. how ofetn you saw the cars, how many you saw etc.

Now here's the best bit....I will assure anyone who submits pics and text will have either their forum name or full real name listed on the article.

So who wants in? I plan to use the following dates as the 'week' this article is captured;

Start - Saturday 24th March
Finish - Saturday 31st March

After the shots have been taken, and you have filled out your small text requirment, simply send them on a disc to the following address;

Attention - Racin Jason O'Halloran
500 South Road
Kurralta Park
SA 5037

*NOTE - DO NOT EMAIL THEM TOO ME AS THEY WILL CLOG UP MY SERVER!

I will accept discs up until two weeks after Monday 2nd April. So that's it....who's in for showcasing our daily driven Classic Ford scene to the UK? Come on don't be shy, this is your chance to show the world how cool Australia and it's old cars real is.

Oh and what sort of cars are we chasing....Well that's simple, here's a list;

Any Anglia
Any Escort
Any Capri (As long as it's RWD[;^)])
Any Cortina
Any Zepher or Zodiac
Any Falcon before the XD
- XK, XL, XM, XP, XR, XT, XW, XY, XA, XB, XC
Any early Fairlane
- ZA, ZB, ZC etc
Any American Fords like Mustangs, Thunderbirds etc
Any chrome bumper Transit van
Any Chrome bumper F-truck

Bonus points for the following

RS2000
GT's
EX-Ambulances

The challenge is on!

RJ
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GrumpyMk1
is this going to work. I'd hate to see people on this forum go to the trouble and end up with the feature not being run in classic ford magazine. I was stung by classic ford then had my car featured in a B grade magazine after nearly twelve months after the photo shoot. I'm still wondering what they're (classic ford) deal is.Nothing against you Jason.
2007/03/18 20:22:41
racin jason
Yes I understand, but mate when I post something like this...my signature pretty good guarantee that a feature it will become. In regards to individual features...usual standard fair is that the Editor likes a car to be referred by a journo.

As has been offered before, please let me know if you think you have a worthy car. I will always foward and plead your case if your ride is feature worthy.

Anyway...now we have established all that....can I put you down as a contributor for this unique article?

RJ
2007/03/18 20:30:34
Vanman
Theres a daily driven RS in the driveway, so I won't have to go far to get some pics.

But I assume your looking for nice cars.. not just any?
2007/03/18 20:57:17
Shea
do you take projects? [:o)] might even roll her out the shed for a bit of sunlight
2007/03/19 00:45:02
scortfreak
Mine was being daily driven until a few days ago, when I snapped the new wheel studs that I only put on a couple of weeks ago. Stupid car.
2007/03/19 04:05:44
Steviestar
hey my multi coloured MK2 is a daily driver! bit of a fuel guzzler but meh, poo poo happens!
2007/03/19 11:03:24
Andrew
This could be fun.. I'm already thinking of all the classic fords (mostly Escorts) I see driving around.. It will also be a chance to look like a loon for a week taking photos of other peoples cars [88]
2007/03/19 12:38:55
racin jason
Spot on fella's...that's the spirit!

We need shots of cars you see in your daily travels...and I mean anything....minters, boongers, beaters and street hacks.....snap away!

Oh and if your driving a daily Classic Ford....include a shot too[;^)]

ANyone else?

RJ
2007/03/19 17:54:18
lucas
ive got photos of my car from acouple of weeks ago but now its off the road. with nothing in it. can i still send photos of it to ya
2007/03/19 18:34:58
GrumpyMk1
you did the story and the photo shoot on my car and it was you that recommended my car to classic ford, I don't want to argue just wanted to show that they still don't print all features forwarded by journo's so others don't get there hopes up like I did.
to jog your memory I had a dark blue mk1 with sierra injection.
Would love to join in but my car is in rebuild, wonder if it will be good enough for them this time round. A very disillusioned small ford fan
2007/03/19 20:37:01
racin jason
No problems Grump...I remember your car, and as I also recall a change in Editor, late submission and other factors meant the car was featured in Australia.

Actually the 'B' Grade magazine your refer too - Performance buildups has never paid me for the text I wrote for that story....so that makes two of us who have been stung. None the less, the car is and always will be a stunner in my eyes - with probably the best ever engine bay ever.

That's my opinion for what ever it's worth.

I'd be happy to havew pics of your car for the daily article if you choose.

RJ
2007/03/20 11:37:41
Neroism89
My Midnight Blue RS2000 is a daily driver and has been for a year now. want some pics? and i mite go for a drive and take some flicks of the Escorts and stuff in my local area. [:u] I saw a gold gt mk2 cortina bout 15mins ago BRB!!!!!!
2007/03/20 12:31:03
Inferno115
what if the car is gonna be a daily, but you just dont have your license yet? dont think its worthy of goin in a magazine anyway
2007/03/20 20:23:15
racin jason
Ok let me just recap.....

Grab your digital camera....keep in in handy reach....and for the week of;

Saturday 24th March...to...Saturday 31st March

Take a picture of EVERY single Classic Ford you see. Be it on the road, in a shed, or parked at Woolworths.

Burn it a disc, send it too me, and send some text about what you saw, how hard it was to come across Old Fords etc.

Bottom line.....YOU ARE NOW EMPOWERED BY CLASSIC FORD MAGAZINE! Represent your local area, and showcase what Classic Fords, live, breathe and operate in your immediate daily routine.

Man I feel like I'm sending forth an Army!

Viva La Classic Fords![88][88][88][88]

Ok let's see what we have.....If your in, say so and also include what state/city your from.

Cheers

RJ
2007/03/20 22:30:15
RoughGhia
quote:
Originally posted by racin jason
[br]Ok let's see what we have.....If your in, say so and also include what state/city your from.

I reckon I'll give it a go. I know there is always at least one escort on the way to work.
Sometimes I see an RS2000 or two getting around.
Not sure how I will go spotting the others listed, since Escorts are what usually catch my eye.

I am from Newcastle, NSW for your information.
2007/03/21 14:39:00
racin jason
COOOOOOOL thats SA and NSW in the picture....now what about WA, NT, VIC, QLD and Tas?

Surely there's someone out there in those states willing to take a few pics?

Cheers

RJ
2007/03/21 21:47:56
Andrew
quote:
Originally posted by Andrew
[br]This could be fun.. I'm already thinking of all the classic fords (mostly Escorts) I see driving around.. It will also be a chance to look like a loon for a week taking photos of other peoples cars [88]


That was me saying I'm in [88] Anyway.. I'm in! From WA.
2007/03/21 21:56:56
racin jason
WA! Brilliant! Here's the list

WA - Check
NSW - Check
SA - Check, Check, Check (there are three of us so far!)

Now who else? Cmon help a mate and become a Classic Ford Undercover Brother for a week[;^)]

RJ
2007/03/22 20:11:07
racin jason
Ok I have taken a few shots to show you all what we after;

XY Falcon ute in early morning traffic;

Download Attachment: XY UTE street small.jpg
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Old Cortina parked abandoned in disused flats;

Download Attachment: Green Cort parked small.jpg
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Hope this helps.

RJ



2007/03/25 11:50:15
lucas
i feel like a secret agent takin photos of cars sittin on the road like im investigating somethin very fun.
2007/03/25 12:32:08
darnoldrs
Sounds like a good thing, Ill just have to go and visit lots of people that week, I know where half of the cars are around Mildura, Vic.[%].[88]
2007/03/26 07:18:43

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