BODY & CHASSIS

XY wagons weren’t always valuable or desirable and some will display repair work that is sub-standard or even dangerous. It makes sense when spending serious money to have the car professionally inspected but just checking for yourself that the chassis rails aren’t kinked or showing signs of welding will save time and money. Fake Fairmont wagons aren’t as common as sedans but look for ‘JG34’ as the build number prefix. Places to find rust include wheel arches. lower door skins, front mudguards, floor-pans, roof gutters and the tailgate. Reproduction panels are being made but join a Falcon club and find out which suppliers to consider and those to avoid. Some bright work is being remanufactured but quality re-chroming costs big money.