The Secrets behind the Live the Dream Coupe – XB Ford Falcon GS Hardtop

Coops grow up his first V8 at age 18 which was XB sedan, but I had always dreamt of one day owning a coupe. As he started a family at a young age the coupe dream was on hold for quite a while. Coope finally got to the age where he said to myself and his partner, I want to live the dream, and buy my dream car. He had been looking for a coupe in my budget range, when a mate messaged me about a coupe he had seen on a website for sale. It was owned by a guy called John Dwyer who was a paraplegic who had owned it since new, and he spoke to John through email and over the phone for about a week, and then went and bought the beast which was a XB Ford Falcon GS Hardtop (Coupe). Subsequently, John and him become great mates speaking most weeks and even John actually built and maintained our coupe website for the XA_XB_XC_Coupes_WA Car Club and also helped me out in heaps of other ways behind the scenes for our coupe group. Coops was extremely happy with the purchase of the XB Ford Falcon Coupe but he know he had to make a few changed to the old girl and John had repairs done to back of the coupe once and they added truck light instead of replacing it with second XB Coupe lights. After the a while the coupe started playing up and he know it was time to restore her. So started striping the XB Ford Falcon GS Coupe back and then he realised it was not going to small job. The Restoration took a long time, but he had assistance from car club members, suppliers and of Coupe enthusiasts to support him through the whole process. He had to make several sacrifices along the way, like his wife Mini Cooper and another XC Coupe that he had as well. The members of the XA_XB_XC_Coupes_WA Car Club lent him coupes such as a John Goss Special for him to attend car functions and events whilst the restoration occurred as well. Along the way he meets a number of people, including Chris who owned the XBOSS Coupe and event get invited to house the see the car and also got the pleasure of cruising in this later as well. They got chatting about how Chris’ dad took him for a drive in a car in the 70’s that was owned by John Dwyer as well. Some worlds for sure. Coops lives this XB Ford Falcon GS Coupe and finally finished it but sadly John Dwyer passed away a week before Coops could show him the car, which has weight heavy on Coops. Not only that, but a lot of his friends that have assisted in Parts, helping with the rebuild and close friendship have also passed since then. This XB Coupe will never be sold. This Live the Dream Coupe is a stunning explain of these Ford Falcon Hardtops and they are serious iconic vehicles in the Australian Muscle Car Scene with their fat arse that everyone love. Aussie Muscle cars will also be represented in Australia. The Engine is 351 Balance Cleveland with Hypereutectic pistons, 750 Holley Carby with Edelbrock 2v Alli Heads, Comp thumper roller cam, Roller Rockers, Edelbrock air gap manifold and Ice ignition. The Gearbox is C4 and torque converter built by Gonzo form All fast Gearbox and all the electrical in the Hardtop from scratch. Wheels were custom made by Tempe Tyres Wheels 17 x 11 rears with 315 x 40 x R17 tyres and front are 17 x 8 with 245 x 40 x r17 tyres. The Hardtop has 4-wheel stand disc brakes. The Interior is trimmed & fitted by Drew from Northside Motor Trimming which is immaculate. Coops would love to Brent from Aussie Parts for restoring the GS Dash and huge thanks to Jason from Rare Spares for assisting in Parts for the XB Ford Hardtop. Plus, Tony & Leigh from Superoo Falcon Spares who also assisted in finding original ford parts for the restoration of the vehicle as well. Francis and Harry for allow Coops to use their shed and hoist for the restoration, plus assist Coops getting it back on the road, also with the help Hayden and Riley. Coops also want to thank the XA_XB_XC_Coupes_WA Car Club for all the support through the restoration and finally James from Proshine for finishing the look off. Coops is trying to get 50 Ford Falcon Coupes on the 1st of October 2023 at the Bassendean Oval for the All Ford Day. So if you have a coupe and live in Western Australia, then register now at http://www.afd.asn.au Don't miss a single moment of the automotive extravaganza! Hit the subscribe button and join the Aussie Garage family. Ring the notification bell, so you're always the first to catch our latest releases and never miss a thrilling update. Thank you for support Aussie Garage and remember to share with friends. Check out Coops Socials at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/xa_xb_xc_coupes_wa YouTube:    / xa_xb_xc_coupe_wa   Remember to Check Out the Aussie Garage Website and Merch Store: https://aussiegaragetv.com.au/ 🔴Subscribe for more videos at: https://www.youtube.com/c/AussieGarag... 🔴 Make sure that click the LIKE button above 👍😎 🎬Recommended Other Playlists:    / aussiegarage