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ORSM-XT · 18-11-2008, 10:18 PM

Hey Guys!

As I am joining the club at Show Us Your Wheels in Numurkah Dec 8th...I thought I should start my own build so you guys could get to know me and my car.

Da Car;

2005 BA MKll XT Falcon-Mercury Silver-Auto (it's so hard 2 find a manual that hasn't been flogged!!)

Da Storey;

When I was ten i started saving up for my car. The idea back then was to get a decent XA-B-C. I started with a paper round saving every cent i made. Then Mid 2002...Ford released the 1st images of the BA. My life changed and I had to own one. November 02 they hit the showrrom. I went and had a look and that was it. That was the car I wanted.

I took up a job at Maccas when I was 14 + 9 months. I saved alot more money outta Maccas. I worked at McDonalds up until january 2008. I was fresh out of school Finished Year 11 and searching for a mechanic apprenticeship.

I had an Interview at a local car dealership in shepparton. The dealer principle sat me down and we spoke about being a mechanic, finished up the interview, walked back to mum in the car, and here is the DP running out chasing me wanting to call me back in. he sat me down and offered me a job as a sales cadet. Never thought about selling cars. So I did it.

6 months later I decided I wanted a mercury silver XT in manual. Couldn't find one anywhere. my used car manager tried wholesalers, auctions everywhere and there was none around. Then he got a phone call. it was a 2005 BA MKll XT Falcon 48,000kms full service history in Mecury Silver. Sounded great except it was Auto.

Thought about it for a bit and decided I'll take it.

Here are some phone pics on the day I took it home.

1st things that went up were my djr sticker, 2 no fear stickers, fluffy dice and l plates

Within the month I had the Windows tinted. (sorry no pics) And my 20"x8.5" XHP Tuff Wheels.

Stay Posted

More To Come!!!!!!

**MR_LON** · 19-11-2008, 05:06 PM

good so far, look fwd to meeting you & seeing your car in numurkah

ORSM-XT · 19-11-2008, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR_LON

good so far, look fwd to meeting you & seeing your car in numurkah

Thanks Mate same to you...I saw your car briefly at Euroa Show n Shine but we were in a rush.

after a couple of days i felt i needed to drop the 4x4 i call...my car. So after a couple of days, mum started to enquire about insurance. My gut said super lows on the rear and super super lows on the front. But...my mum wouldnt let me...So i stuck to the just lows allround. That happened on the eve of 'The Big Bathurst Trip 08'

'The Big Bathurst Trip 08' was just my dad and I in my car cruising up to bathurst to watch history unfold. Lowndes/Wincup 06' 07' 08'...The only dissapointing part of the weekend was the DJR team dramas.

Here are some pics of my "lowered" car;

After Bathurst I installed a green LED interior light. I have got some wicked ideas for the engine bay with a Black/Green theme. Just got to photoshop my ideas and see what happens.

About 2 weeks ago. I took the mudflaps off.

HA! They are suppose to protect the car!! Left a couple if marks behind.

here some pics.

Keep You Posted...

JAKHMR · 19-11-2008, 07:24 PM

Thats a good start along with a good story.

MaTTe · 19-11-2008, 08:49 PM

Now you just need to buy my manual conversion and you'll have a REAL car ;)

But its a good start mate, enjoy it

ORSM-XT · 19-11-2008, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAKHMR

Thats a good start along with a good story.

Thanks mate,

Hope I could get mine looking as good as yours soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAKHMR

Now you just need to buy my manual conversion and you'll have a REAL car

But its a good start mate, enjoy it

That would be ORSM...but personally I don't like any engine/driveline/gearbox conversions.

>>>>I forgot to mention i'm trying to get ORSM-XT plates slimline-black with white<<<<

Cheerz,

DBourne · 21-11-2008, 02:09 PM

do the mud guards just pop off

ORSM-XT · 21-11-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SgtBourne

do the mud guards just pop off

Yeh Kinda..i jacked my rear up and took the wheels off to get better leverage. And turned my front wheel on hard lock to get them off. Alot of mucking around but the result looks so much better then before.

:

My XR Mats and XR Scuff Plates Arrived

Looks so much better

And Here is a pic of my Green Interior light. (looks better in the dark)

Cheerz,

LOW_XR · 23-11-2008, 11:27 PM

not bad mate. wish i had a ba when i was on my l's :P
just one thing. why xr scuff plates/ mats on a xt.
good work man.

cheers dylan.

ORSM-XT · 24-11-2008, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOW_XR

why xr scuff plates/ mats on a xt.
good work man.

cheers dylan.

Coz it might lead to things to come...

Cheerz,

ORSMAU · 28-11-2008, 03:35 PM

Love the car mate it looks ORSM and good luck in the rest of your modifications, just a quick question where did you get the green LED light from as I've been looking everywhere for a blue one to put in my AU?

Regards John

ORSM-XT · 28-11-2008, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ORSMAU

Love the car mate it looks ORSM and good luck in the rest of your modifications, just a quick question where did you get the green LED light from as I've been looking everywhere for a blue one to put in my AU?

Regards John

Thanks Mate,

For the LED hit Ebay and type in Blue LED Festoon. But measure yours first so you know you can get the same length.

Cheerz,

ORSMAU · 28-11-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WH!TEY est:1991

Thanks Mate,

For the LED hit Ebay and type in Blue LED Festoon. But measure yours first so you know you can get the same length.

Cheerz,

Cheers mate

ORSM-XT · 01-12-2008, 08:25 AM

Alright I had a spare 10 mins and got these;

And then and these (the ORSMXT cardboard cut out got scrapped after it ripped)

This was the Idea

This Was The Outcome

Cheerz,

Bakis · 01-12-2008, 12:47 PM

nice work mate its coming along very nicely

ORSM-XT · 01-12-2008, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bakis

nice work mate its coming along very nicely

Thank You

I would Like To Thank 68xtwagon on Bserise.com.au for the insipartion and advice.

http://www.bseries.com.au/cgi-bin/in...ct=item&i=3189

Cheerz,

68xtwagon · 05-12-2008, 04:33 PM

No worries mate, thats what these forums are for looks like u did a great job with the covers. They look heaps good with the balck mirrors. Just watch out where you leave them, i had mine on the middle seat in the back and one of my mate snapped one by accident, so now ive gotta do them again.

XF Falcon · 05-12-2008, 05:06 PM

Do those covers have the letters in them? hard to see from those pics. Or do you only notice it when the headlights are on?

ORSM-XT · 05-12-2008, 05:22 PM

The Letters didn't work out to well so not any more...

Was hopeing it would but it started dripping on the 1st one i did

Cheerz,

XR6_661 · 05-12-2008, 05:31 PM

Got ya P's yet mate!

Nice car! My mate has the same model, except on 18s.

ORSM-XT · 05-12-2008, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XR6_661

Got ya P's yet mate!

Nice car! My mate has the same model, except on 18s.

Don't get my P's until April 23rd

Cheerz,

ORSMEB · 06-12-2008, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOW_XR

Just one thing. Why XR scuff plates/ mats on a XT.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WH!TEY est:1991

Coz it might lead to things to come...

Keeping in mind though...

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAKHMR

Now you just need to buy my manual conversion and you'll have a REAL car

Quote:

Originally Posted by WH!TEY est:1991

That would be ORSM...but personally I don't like any engine/driveline/gearbox conversions.

I don't understand...

ORSM-XT · 06-12-2008, 04:07 PM

Haha

now that I read it again

it doesnt make sense...

What I meant was yeh I'd love a manual but only a stock manual from factory

Cheerz,

Bakis · 06-12-2008, 06:10 PM

You prob say that and mean it now but when u get older mods along those line would be running through your mind, trust me...

I always wanted to keep mine 100% stock from factory, and now i've almost saved enough for some new springs, shocks, and sways to put on car once i get it back from Panel Beater, among other things.

ORSM-XT · 07-12-2008, 08:39 PM

MASSIVE DAY!!!

1st car show, and I am Officially an ORSM Ford Cruiser

Pretty happy with the car....

Thanks to everyone for makeing me feel so welcome and helping me out.
Cheerz,

RED FGII · 08-12-2008, 08:34 PM

No worries at all mate, just 1 thing. Ditch that thing u take pics with and get something decent man.

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ORSM-XT · 08-12-2008, 08:41 PM

Sweet Thanks Tony

I'll be getting one don't you worry

I have 2 Numurkah Leaders on hold for me. He took a group photo of the Club i'll have to post up the pics and mail it down.

Cheerz,

ORSMEB · 08-12-2008, 09:46 PM

He did that last year too...

ORSM-XT · 09-12-2008, 10:12 PM

Change the Username tonight

Was WH!TEY est:1991

Now ORSM-XT

Cheerz,

DEVL-XR · 10-12-2008, 07:47 PM

Pretty sweet car for an L Plater! Not sure on the XR items on an XT tho.

You must have cool parents tho taking you to a car show and hanging around all day!