My Mad Max Interceptor Project: Part 6

Three months late, this is the one year anniversary video of the filming of my Mad Max Interceptor Replica project. I explain why this video is late in the video.

The axle is out! The car is ready for sandblasting.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• mad max
• xb Falcon
• interceptor
• 351 cleveland
• ford
• car project
• hotrod
• mel gibson
• pursuit special
• muscle car
• car
• xa
• yt:stretch=16:9

[boxy351]

Hi there bud long time no chat. Street Machine Magazine Australia did a current spread on the Interceptor just recently were you aware of that?

[1001Hobbies]

@boxy351 Depends on what "recently" means. I know an in depth article was done a few months ago, but I've been way to busy with a film to chase after a copy.

[RedOct74LH]

I hoped to see how the Big Bird going but like most of us, it seems you have not enough time or the money to go further ATM either, hope 2012 is a good one for ya Mate

[1001Hobbies]

@RedOct74LH I've been working on a film with Ghost Walk Productions all year. We shot it from March to September when we could. I just got done editing a short mini-version for the Producer, now I will begin editing the full version. You can read more about it at thefarmfilm website. Just add 3w's at the begining of that and a c o m at the end. You can't type URL's here.

[Escorticus]

I hope 2012 goes well for you, I keep saying next year with my lil Escort, but its in the garage finally and I will make some vids along the way, watching your vids has got my brain going. Cheers.

[1001Hobbies]

@Escorticus LOL, that sounds familiar. It took 2 years for my car to find it's way into the garage. Keep me posted on your project. I am looking forward to your videos.

[boxy351]

Yep it was done in Nov 2011

[1001Hobbies]

@Escorticus Thanks a lot, I appreciate it.

I was shooting a movie this year and I am editing it now, so I haven't done a thing with the car. I expect 2012 to be very different though!

[Escorticus]

Now searching for part 4 .5 ha, thanks for letting me know, I have subscribed so i'll keep following your progress, I live in England and spent 12 odd years restoring rusty yank cars,we specialised in American restoration, no such word as cant, you're doing a fine job, all the best.

[1001Hobbies]

@Escorticus Thanks, glad you are enjoying them. There's actually 7 videos. Did you see Part 4 1/2? It's some interesting info about similarities between my car and the movie, as well as an interesting coincidence involving my wife's car.

[Escorticus]

Great vids, ended up getting hooked and watched all 6 ha, keep up the good work.

[overdue1970]

Hi 1001Hobbies,  The latest "Street Machine" magazine here in Australia has a great article about the Mad Max interceptors (there was 2 made) all the way from when they were purchased and built up until the Fairmont based one was wreaked and the other one went to Peter Nelsons motor museum in the UK.

Anyhow, If you can't get a copy off the net, let me know and I'll send you a copy.

If nothing else, it will re-ignight your passion for your project!

[1001Hobbies]

@jonothekind It was bought in Biloela.

[jonothekind]

what part Australia did you get the car from.

[JACKxRAWR]

@1001Hobbies Time to cut into my collage fund. Thanks!

[1001Hobbies]

@JACKxRAWR If you are obsessed with Mad Max your parents are bringing you up right! LOL! What the car cost me when I bought it in 2003 doesn't matter anymore because you won't be able to buy one in that condition at that price anymore. Check out the aussiecoupes website, dot com, where I bought mine from. He lists price ranges there for the cars. Expect to pay about $20K for one in very good condition.

[JACKxRAWR]

How much did the car cost you? I'm only 15 but I'm kinda obsessed with Mad Max.

[1001Hobbies]

@Damo2282 If I can find a place that does soda nearby I'll go. I am familiar with that. In the meantime, starblast is specially made for just such an occasion.

[1001Hobbies]

@cphitau12 I haven't done a video in a year, lol! But yeah, still have the ponytail, the wife likes it, sooo.......

[1001Hobbies]

@bolt74 Yeah, I'm going to try to get my hands on that magazine but I have been too busy to pursue it. I am working on a short film. Good luck with the car. I have not been able to work on mine this year because of the film I am working on.

[1001Hobbies]

@boxy351 I think I mention in one of my other videos that the blower will be fake like in the movie. Time and money is the reason. Maybe I'll have bloopers done over winter. I am editing a short film right now.

[Damo2282]

Hi 1001 hobbies

You’re worried about warping of the panels try looking at SODA BLASTING one of my mates hear in Australia uses soda blasting. look at Imperial Exports & Imperial Blasting Cameron was great help with my coupe and now a really good friend if you need to know anything about the XA XB XC he may just help. He uses soda for all his XA XB XC`s he restors

[cphitau12]

its been a year, and you stilll have that ponytail.... i know its nit picky but, its a pony tail.

[bolt74]

G'day 1001 hobbies, Yeah a video would be good. I'm just in the process of building and fitting out a new garage so my time and money is slim at the moment. I am also half way through a 347 windsor build for the fairlane, It was originally a 302 but I wanted the extra cubes without sacrificing the original block the car is matched with. Have you heard of a magazine "Australian muscle cars"?. It had a good story all about the original interceptor. Might be worth getting a copy, if you can. Cheers