Tru Blu at Pacific Ford

[barra240t]

Hi all,

If you are around the area, you are welcome to come in a check out Dick Johnson's Tru-Blue Falcon.

122-124 Sugar Road, Maroochydore QLD

[DJM83]

How long is it there for mate?

[MOTIV8]

Originally Posted by DJM83

How long is it there for mate?

I am led to beleive that it is there until next Wednesday (20th) and that there is plans to restore it back to original condition over the next year c/o Bowden Family

[barra240t]

DJM83, until Wednesday! Check out our sponsor page for more info!

[4Vman]

By "restore" i hope they just mean clean up and return to original race spec..

[Zed7fiddy]

why restore it :(

Bowdens have the 77 A9X Torana in race spec, its as it was when it rolled off the track in 77, stone chips n all!

Best condition you can keep a race car!

[Dan289]

Originally Posted by 67-FKD

why restore it :(

Bowdens have the 77 A9X Torana in race spec, its as it was when it rolled off the track in 77, stone chips n all!

Best condition you can keep a race car!

You can relax guys, it is not going to be a total nut and bolt restoration, just cleaning it up a bit. We have had it sitting here at home for the last 4 months to see what needs to be done. The mechanical side is mostly completed and it is running again for the first time in 20 years, next job is to look at the body, biggest thing being that it will be going back to being sign written by hand, as she was originally.

We do realise how important it is to sympathetically restore (and preserve) as much of the original car as possible. Tru Blu is not going to become a dolled up show queen. It will proudly wear its battle scars and show it's life as a racing car, like so many of our other cars in the collection do.

Next Wednesday night, the 20th, we will be having have a special event at Pacific Ford, the first public awakening of Tru Blu since 1989... Should be the loudest thing at a Ford dealership in quite some time. Its free entry and everyone who can make it is most welcome to come along for the fun.

If your after any more info, please check our website events page www.bowdensown.com.au

All the best,
Dan Bowden

[4Vman]

Originally Posted by Dan289

You can relax guys, it is not going to be a total nut and bolt restoration, just cleaning it up a bit. We have had it sitting here at home for the last 4 months to see what needs to be done. The mechanical side is mostly completed and it is running again for the first time in 20 years, next job is to look at the body, biggest thing being that it will be going back to being sign written by hand, as she was originally.

We do realise how important it is to sympathetically restore (and preserve) as much of the original car as possible. Tru Blu is not going to become a dolled up show queen. It will proudly wear its battle scars and show it's life as a racing car, like so many of our other cars in the collection do.

Next Wednesday night, the 20th, we will be having have a special event at Pacific Ford, the first public awakening of Tru Blu since 1989... Should be the loudest thing at a Ford dealership in quite some time. Its free entry and everyone who can make it is most welcome to come along for the fun.

If your after any more info, please check our website events page www.bowdensown.com.au

All the best,
Dan Bowden

Good stuff Dan!

[AUXRVIII]

[DJM83]

Might see if i can come up on Wednesday night, what time?

[AUXRVIII]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Might see if i can come up on Wednesday night, what time?

From 6pm.

[XAGSV8]

I just moved to the Sunshine Coast, where is Pacific Ford?

[AUXRVIII]

Originally Posted by XAGSV8

I just moved to the Sunshine Coast, where is Pacific Ford?

122 Sugar rd Maroochydore.

[XAGSV8]

Thanks mate. 5 mins from where I work. Might come and check it out on Wednesday night.

[Peuty]

Mmmm that and Greens Tuf are probably my favourite race cars ever.

Might try to come up! Will Dick be there?

[red_hotxr6]

Ok that,s it 200 members from here to rock up ok..lets go..wooot..lol...now that would be a sight.. :

[GRNKPR]

Originally Posted by Dan289

You can relax guys, it is not going to be a total nut and bolt restoration, just cleaning it up a bit. We have had it sitting here at home for the last 4 months to see what needs to be done. The mechanical side is mostly completed and it is running again for the first time in 20 years, next job is to look at the body, biggest thing being that it will be going back to being sign written by hand, as she was originally.

We do realise how important it is to sympathetically restore (and preserve) as much of the original car as possible. Tru Blu is not going to become a dolled up show queen. It will proudly wear its battle scars and show it's life as a racing car, like so many of our other cars in the collection do.

Next Wednesday night, the 20th, we will be having have a special event at Pacific Ford, the first public awakening of Tru Blu since 1989... Should be the loudest thing at a Ford dealership in quite some time. Its free entry and everyone who can make it is most welcome to come along for the fun.

If your after any more info, please check our website events page www.bowdensown.com.au

All the best,
Dan Bowden

well said ol chap you guys really got it goin on should jump on a plane and come up for the night """Wanna have a couple o beers ????"""""

[barra240t]

Originally Posted by Peuty

Mmmm that and Greens Tuf are probably my favourite race cars ever.

Might try to come up! Will Dick be there?

DJ won't be sorry Peuty.

[DJM83]

Damn i just realised that Wed is my late night at work, ill see if i can change it.

[Zed7fiddy]

Thanks for the reply dan (and for posting barra240t), great to see you guys are in charge of the restore, im at ease now

Now jsut to convince the boss i need wed night off!

[AUXRVIII]

Originally Posted by GRNKPR

well said ol chap you guys really got it goin on should jump on a plane and come up for the night """Wanna have a couple o beers ????"""""

I'll buy you a couple if you come up.

[Rodp]

It looks in very good nick from the photos, hopefully not much has to be done to it. Having owned one, I have a huge soft spot for the XD.

[XYGTReplica]

Originally Posted by GRNKPR

well said ol chap you guys really got it goin on should jump on a plane and come up for the night """Wanna have a couple o beers ????"""""

Count me in too. I can pick you up from the airport mate.

[Go baby Go]

Originally Posted by GRNKPR

well said ol chap you guys really got it goin on should jump on a plane and come up for the night """Wanna have a couple o beers ????"""""

Yeah but your "couple" is in slabs.

Great to hear the Bowdens are taking good care of it- I hope the night is a sensational one.

[FGX-351]

I'm definetly keen on showing up for this.
Cant wait!

[Lion Slayer]

I'll probably come up for a while too, should be a good night. I wonder how many people will turn up.

[Dan289]

Originally Posted by GRNKPR

well said ol chap you guys really got it goin on should jump on a plane and come up for the night """Wanna have a couple o beers ????"""""

Did I hear someone was foolish enough to say they were shouting you beers?

Fly up Green Keeper, I can assure you that it will be a great night!

[AUXRVIII]

Originally Posted by Dan289

Did I hear someone was foolish enough to say they were shouting you beers?

Fly up Green Keeper, I can assure you that it will be a great night!

I have shallow pockets....

[XD 351 Ute]

Someone please vid the start up of Tru Blu, I can't make it but would love to hear her fire up!!

Ed

[nb_351]

imagine driving it around even the dealership... im sure someone gets up early for that lol
why cant our local ford delaer do that?
i wish my xe looked as good condition as that does