INTERIOR & ELECTRICS

The vinyl trim used in XY Falcons was very durable and refurbishing original material is preferable to spending $15002000 on all-new seat coverings. New hoodlining is worthwhile and costs around $300 plus installation. Manual window winders that bind might just need some spray lubricant. New handles are easily obtained but the door innards are more difficult. Be wary of non-functioning electric window lifts. Replacements for a worn or cracked steering wheel are available or those chasing some GS style can spend $1500 on a reproduction ‘rim blow’ steering wheel. Check that all the instruments work and that warning lights come on with the ignition and extinguish after the engine starts.