Hi WKB,
We are keen on ABS, Traction (sort of) & Cruise but not Stability Control? I don't know a great deal about the dynamics of it or systems it requires, I am more concerned about the problems it might cause us trying to eliminate it. We plan to use the steering column & pedal box but not the steering wheel. We will find alternate control for the cruise (autostrada maybe?).
We had been hanging out for a Ute as it was recommended by Peter from DRB the preferred option. They have been scarce, (lots of early BA's or autos). Just last week at Pickles in BrizVegas a BA Mk2 Sedan Boss 260 6 spd manual with virtually no damage, but high K's went for $5250. At that price we could afford to rebuild and improve it and it would still be cheap. The ideal seems to be a BF Mk2 and wish list Boss 290. From the general responses an FG seems can be used and the electronic issues are not a big deal, it just gets down to price. Our reading tells us the FG 290 is a very well advanced peace of work. The main issues that concern us are the immobaliser problems some have mentioned in other threads?
Karma being what it is I am sure the right car will pop up at the right time.
Thanks
Route 66
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Originally Posted by WKB
Sevonohms has probably said it all. If you do get a BF and want all the abs/traction/stability control you will need a sedan and need to use the steering column for the stability control function to operate.
The traction/stability control is extremley wheel dia sensitive between front and rear.
I don't see tuning an FG as an issue. All the tuning shops are doing them and I have not read of any issues about this on the Ford forums.
The FG utes have four channel abs.
A supercharged coyote Falcon GT would make a good donor car. 
If you are not concerned about if it is 3 channel or 4 channel ABS a car or a ute, no difference.
Availabilty of damaged vehicles will probably make the choice for you.
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