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Old 20-11-2008, 11:16 AM   #1
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Default My Pride and Joy (GTPOWR's SON, TROY)

Hey guys i was just reading some build threads and thought to myself why not do one of my own.

I started off savind for my car 3 year ago, but started looking, when i turned 16 which was a year and a half ago, i was looking for an EF/EL XR6, White, Manual, and Sunroof. I tell you there was nothing at all, i looked for about 6 - 8 months, there was only one which was on the forum but there where some things i wasnt to happy with.

Due to me really wanting a car i started looking at alterantives such as the futura, GLI and Fairmonts, untill one day my Dad found me a 97 EL Fairmont Ghia with 149,000 on the clock. i Straight away fell in love with the interior. Within about a week or two My Dad, Girlfriends Dad Kevin (EVILEF) and my Girlfrind and I Flue up to Canberra and brought home my new pride and joy.

I started cleaning it just about straight away, got off the freeway and straight to the car wash for a rinse.

Here is some photos once i got it arrived home.







Also Some Photo of what i have done so far.

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I got my wheels from a bridgestone in thomastown with my good mate ORSMEF, we both were very excited as i was only 16 and he was only 14. I decided that i was going to get the 19" GTP rims due to i wasnt to sure how the cobra wheels were going to look, but i think in my opinion i choose the right one.







After that i got my pride and joy lowered, springs from EL-0351 (Thanks once again) and i bought Pedders Shcokers all round. Heavy duty on the front. Also i got my windows tinted thanks to my oldest brother. Here is some shots.







Just showing an over all of what ive done from start to finish.



Thanks for your time and letting me join such an ORSM club.

Cheers Troy..

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Old 20-11-2008, 11:22 AM   #2
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Nice mate, my last car was a EL Ghia aswell, fantastic cars. I dont mind the rims but the fronts look really big in that last shot..

I did a couple of mods to mine, nothing to out there, but if you want some ideas then have a look here:

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=42595
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Old 20-11-2008, 12:37 PM   #3
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That is sweet.

Pretty ORSM that there is somone else my age in the club. I don't turn 18 till April next year.

Car looks great! big difference with the wheels.

Cheerz,

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Old 20-11-2008, 01:21 PM   #4
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Nice one Troy, cars looking great. Looks like a completely different car with the rims and dumpage.

What's next? Exhaust,stereo?

If you want a hand with a new sound system, give me a buzz. I did mine myself and I'd be more than happy to help you out.

Maybe dad can buy you all the stuff for Chrissie.
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Old 20-11-2008, 01:38 PM   #5
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Thanks a lot guys

Polyal i had a look at your beast mate looks good. well done.

Thanks whitey yeah good to know i have another 17 year old becuase there is really only me, you and ORSMEF that are under 18 that have cars i think.

Are you going to be at newmurka 100%?

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Old 20-11-2008, 05:24 PM   #6
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Thanks a lot guys
Thanks whitey
Are you going to be at newmurka 100%?
110%

I won't be on show with the rest of the club as I won't be an official member.

I live in Shepparton so I'm not far away from Numurkah.

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Old 20-11-2008, 01:40 PM   #7
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Um Next Joel will most likely be Exhaust then possible stereo not 100% but ill give you a buzz if i do, thanks a lot mate. havent seen you in a while. LMAO Yeah i think i clean his car enough good idea i say.

Hows the beast going?

Cheers Troy

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Old 20-11-2008, 01:53 PM   #8
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Hows the beast going?

Cheers Troy
Yeah it's going good. Haven't had much time to give it a good clean though. I feel bad looking at it.

Had my gearbox upgraded to 6 speed to cope with the power. Thats about it.

Hopefully I'll be up at the next meeting in December, works been busy.
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Old 20-11-2008, 10:52 PM   #9
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Yeah it's going good. Haven't had much time to give it a good clean though. I feel bad looking at it.

Had my gearbox upgraded to 6 speed to cope with the power. Thats about it.

Hopefully I'll be up at the next meeting in December, works been busy.
Lmao, thats mad cant wait to see the beast asap. All i know is you have one nice car mate.

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Old 20-11-2008, 05:37 PM   #10
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you've improved the car alot Troy, all you need now is to create your own AFF user account instead of using your old mans _2:_2:_2:
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Old 20-11-2008, 07:24 PM   #11
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you've improved the car alot Troy, all you need now is to create your own AFF user account instead of using your old mans _2:_2:_2:
Plus 1 on that. Well done on the car Troy. It's looking good mate.
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Old 20-11-2008, 10:49 PM   #12
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Thanks a lot guys yeah i know i have one but it wouldnt let me log out of Dads so i just said stuff it and im using his. lol

Thats good Whitey ill see you there than ill be in my dads car but i will be going thats for shore.
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Old 20-11-2008, 11:01 PM   #13
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Thanks a lot guys yeah i know i have one but it wouldnt let me log out of Dads so i just said stuff it and im using his. lol
When you log out of your Dad's, you have to uncheck the remember me option at the login. This will clear the cookie.
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Old 21-11-2008, 03:42 PM   #14
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Thanks mate.

Cheers Troy
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Old 25-11-2008, 10:46 AM   #15
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Troy your Best looks ORSM well done mate.

Cheers

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Old 28-11-2008, 03:42 PM   #16
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Love the car Troy, EL was my first preference also but found a nice AU too good to pass up. Its certainly looking a lot more advanced then my car lol, well done mate and all the best on your future modifications. Can't wait to cruise with you mate when do you turn 18?

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Old 28-11-2008, 03:52 PM   #17
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Thanks a lot John, i look forward to seeing your beast all finished.

Um i turn 18 on july 16th next year about 8 months away cant bloody wait.

Cheers Troy
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Old 03-12-2008, 02:04 AM   #18
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Thanks for saying thank you mate lol joking man
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