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[Sharky1]

Hi all,

Sorry for the essay. I talk a lot but really what's the point in just posting "Hi, I'm Joel & I have a GU"? It's a bit 'AA meeting' like.

I kinda went ass about here. I started posting before properly introducing myself. Anyway, I'm Joel aka Sharky & although I'm new(ish) to this forum, I'm no newby when it comes to Patrols or cars or anything with a motor really. I actually joined here as I'm a Patrol enthusiast & an ex mechanic & I enjoy helping people solve their auto related problems, sharing info & comparing cars/accessories etc. I haven't worked as a mechanic for 14yrs & there's a lot I don't know so it's good to get info/advice from the old dogs.

My life story in short (or not lol)......................

I have a '98 GU TD42 N/A with all the fruit. I wanted a TD42T but when I bought mine, it was near on impossible to find a 4.2 dsl GU so I pretty much had to take the 1st 1 I found. I got a DX with carpet & flares. I wanted a DX because I hate anything with excessive electrics. I wanted to keep this one for a long time so simplicity is best. I can always add optional extras myself which I prefer to do anyway as I like personalizing my machines & I don't trust many people to do a job to my liking.

I've had a few quick cars, V8 street machines (VN 5L Manual Calais, HZ 253 Manual Ute, VY SS Manual commodore), classics (LC & LJ toranas incl a GTR XU-1), & some other ordinary cars. The quick ones got me into a lot of trouble & I nearly went to prison for them so I sold them all & bought a HZJ75 cruiser ute which I modified. I raced my Calais at Kwinana motorplex & held the fastest reaction time for a manual street car for many yrs at 0.047 secs. I also raced it at Barbagallo raceway as an associate member of the HSV club.

I'm also into other motor sports. I raced moto-x for a few yrs & I raced Jet skis until 2010 when I got 2nd in the state for my class. I was going to go for 1st place next season but when my marriage failed I lost interest & quit. I still have some toys but do things in a more family orientated way now ie get the kids involved.

I have other non motorized passions. I love aquariums, snorkeling & camping, music/audio & woodwork. I made some of the furniture in my house. I'm not fast at it & only have hand tools but I enjoy it. I guess it runs in the family. My pop was a carpenter & one of my uncles builds show cars & hot rods. We've all got 4x4's, & they're all Cruisers & Patrols. The funny part is, we're not particularly close & don't all talk to each other lol.

Anyway, I look forward to talking with you all & maybe meeting some of the Perth members at some point.

Here's some pics of some of my cars, bikes & skis........there are a few I don't have pics of
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[Clunk]

some nice toys you got/had there Sharky, no doubt we'll catch up soon mate. Heading to the Perth 4wd show this weekend?

[Sharky1]

Cheers mate. Yeah thinking about it. I'm kinda broke tho & I know if I go there I won't walk out empty handed lol

I need a fridge, winch extension, rock sliders, 2x fold up jockey wheels........& probably more that my eyes will like the look of if I go

[Clunk]

Yep, I know the feeling but I'm going anyway, will have a good look around on Saturday and will be there again on Sunday at the clubs stand

[kamyar punisher]

Welcome to the forum....nice pics

[AB]

Welcome to the forum mate, feel free to ask any questions.

[threedogs]

Hi Sharkey and welcome to the forum
I think Super Cheap have 10" fold up jockey wheels for $29.
Thats over here so maybe check your outlets

[GaryXCY]

Now there's a good intro!

[my third 256]

Welcome to the forum mate

[4bye4]

Great intro.
"Anyway, I look forward to talking with you all & maybe meeting some of the Perth members at some point." Do what Clunk says about Western Patrol or talk to members at the show.