Whoops lol

[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
51337
51338
51340
51343
51339
51341
51342
51344
51345
51346
51347
51348
51349
51350
51351

[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.

[Stropp]

welcome to the forum sharkey, yep come around to the western patrol tent and make yourself known mate

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate

[happygu]

Great intro Sharkey,

Nice toys too

Look forward to your input around here

Mic

[GUtsy ute]

Nice to have you on board, Sharkey.

Looking forward to seeing more of your pics and info.

Cheers Gavin.

[Semmo]

Welcome to the forum

[colb62]

Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you have had a ball with all your toys and your kids :sterb032:

[Dave_H]

Welcome to the forum mate and great intro!

[snorkelpatrol]

Hello and welcome to the forum. It's a very usefull information base. Nice pics btw
Go Patrol
Patrol=Control
Mick

[Sherro]

G'day Joel welcome to the forum mate.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Welcome mate, surely the best forum on the net. If you need it, you can get it, if you want to know it, just ask it.
If you want to find it, go to the search bar for a universe of information.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the greatest show on earth.

[2TROLLFAM]

Welcome to the forum!! These guys (and girls) are a wealth of knowledge - me not so much LOL

I come to socialise and read through all the threads for interesting tid bits. Pretty much everything is covered but the best part is you're not made to feel stupid for asking questions ;)

Hope you enjoy your stay & become part of this awesome community !!

Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

[Sharky1]

Thanks for the generous welcome. I did end up going to the 4x4 show but it was before I read these posts so I wasn't aware there was a Western Patrol tent. Upon saying this, I did pass a tent with a Black or Gunmetal GU & a couple of guys & a girl there. I didn't see any merchandise so maybe that was it? I stopped for a chat along with my girlfriend & my mate was with me for some toyota/nissan rivalry. We were talking about river crossings.

[RubberDuckieGQ]

Welcome to the forum - great pics!! I'm jealous haha :)

[heaths_gu]

Welcome to the forum. You sure had some great toys.