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TennesseeZ · 01-04-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cstjr

well i got myself in trouble again lol.. i voted before i read the thread, but i voted auction but thinking rationally and the way money is now a days, if you raffle at a decent price you can probobly make more money in the long run...i say raffle and im ready

I saw the post right after it came up, and also voted before I read it. Then when I did read it I wished I could change it, as my vote was totally inappropriate, trying to be funny I guess. So I hereby officially ask the Mods to change my vote to "raffle", or (insert sinister laugh) maybe I could vote again?

Longhorn Man · 01-04-2009, 10:12 PM

I did a quick resize on a few pics for this thread... I hope to get the ball rolling.
Remember, this is not for personal gain for mike, nor myself. Any and all proceeds will go to www.67-72chevytrucks.com the best board, and the best group of people on the web.

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-04-2009, 10:49 PM

Those are some cool pic's

ETsC10 · 01-05-2009, 01:12 AM

So...how fast was your mopar?

I just re-watched "The Worlds Fastest Indian" and so I'm pumped...
I've suddenly got a craving for salt. Would love to chip in for a raffle!

Sooooooo.......how fast was the 'morpwr' ?

**fine69** · 01-05-2009, 01:33 AM

We didn't get the wagon out on the sand.

Couldn't afford a tow bill if we got stuck.

ETsC10 · 01-05-2009, 03:03 AM

BUMMER, but at least you made it to the biggest, baddest site of speed history!!!

LuckyHenriksen · 01-05-2009, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ETsC10

BUMMER, but at least you made it to the biggest, baddest site of speed history!!!

X2 Im jealous I can't wait to go.

Longhorn Man · 01-05-2009, 10:29 AM

there was a few reasons we didn't take it on the salt...
it seemed a little stupid to fly to the other side of the country for a rust free car that has never been in salt... only to run it on the salt flats! Not to mention, there would have been no good way to clean it up after a run, and the high consintration of salt is REAL corrosive... nothing like the little bit of rock salt on the street that kills old cars and trucks up here in the mid west.
Also, the tow if getting stuck, it was a but messy on the salt
not to mention barts breakage.

It was tempting.... VERY tempting!

rambler · 01-05-2009, 11:30 AM

I voted auction, even though I think I would have a better chance with a a raffle, but if this gets posted on ebay, and the road trip story is posted there as well, with some press, maybe you would get more $$$ for the board that way. A raffle is a great idea and a board member would have a greater chance of winning, but I think you would get more money with a auction.

**fine69** · 01-05-2009, 11:44 AM

I am hoping that raffle is the deal. That way tickets can be $1 and you can buy whatever you wish.

I know i dont have money. I still have not added up all the receipts for gas.............................

Hoods69BadBowTie · 01-05-2009, 04:00 PM

Thats awesome guys. I like the idea of a raffle myself.

kingsolver72 · 01-05-2009, 04:21 PM

Just ran across this thread...I voted..felt like I got muscled into it.

1320tech · 01-05-2009, 11:31 PM

discovery channel is showing Bonneville now. I swore I saw a green dodge wagon in the back ground kinda hard to see it was surrounded by chicks wearing not many clothes

Longhorn Man · 01-06-2009, 12:10 AM

they were there for me.

**fine69** · 01-06-2009, 12:25 AM

They were shooting a documentary on how Mike Tapp helps the Mt.Dew disadvantaged by taking them on roadtrips.

Longhorn Man · 01-06-2009, 12:30 AM

see.. they were there for me!

Wait a second... something don't smell right here.

redneckgirl · 01-06-2009, 07:21 AM

you two are too dang funny!!

Longhorn Man · 01-06-2009, 08:16 PM

yeah, but looks don't count.

Longhorn Man · 01-07-2009, 01:14 AM

bump.
no action on the salt?

**El Jay** · 01-07-2009, 01:50 AM

Raffle off Mike, everyone loves a "fine69" 4 3.96%

For whatever reason, I hope for Mike's sake, it was the busted knuckle babes that voted for this!

70rs/ss · 01-08-2009, 05:04 PM

I had to get linked here to find it, sorry, but I did vote!! I don't live too far from there, but have yet to go. I am a bit compulsive and sometimes obsessive, so I am afraid to go for fear i'll never leave or be one of those dudes that goes every year for ever!! I too just watched the world's fastest indian, and I get goose bumps when he pulls into the flats every time, you guys are my new heroes for the day, I am a tad green with envy!

Longhorn Man · 01-08-2009, 08:12 PM

just going there was a life long dream of mine... and the last few years I've had high speed salt dreams...
one down, one to go

ETsC10 · 01-08-2009, 10:04 PM

Quote:

El Jay; Raffle off Mike, everyone loves a "fine69" 4 3.96%
For whatever reason, I hope for Mike's sake, it was the busted knuckle babes that voted for this!

Thanks El Jay for the name drop...well...ummm...I guess

**fine69** · 01-09-2009, 05:47 PM

ttt

LONGHAIR · 01-09-2009, 06:29 PM

Voted and bumped

View Poll Results: How do we get rid of the sand?
Raffle, you buy tickets we have and trust us on the winner.	58	52.25%
Open auction on a posted thread with a pic of the sand.	18	16.22%
Raffle Andy instead as he is usefull around the shop.	12	10.81%
You guys are dorks, keep the sand nobody wants it.	19	17.12%
Raffle off Mike, everyone loves a "fine69"	4	3.60%
Voters: 111. You may not vote on this poll

01-04-2009, 10:12 PM	#52
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? I did a quick resize on a few pics for this thread... I hope to get the ball rolling. Remember, this is not for personal gain for mike, nor myself. Any and all proceeds will go to www.67-72chevytrucks.com the best board, and the best group of people on the web.

01-04-2009, 10:49 PM	#53
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot Those are some cool pic's __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

01-05-2009, 01:12 AM	#54
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot So...how fast was your mopar? I just re-watched "The Worlds Fastest Indian" and so I'm pumped... I've suddenly got a craving for salt. Would love to chip in for a raffle! Sooooooo.......how fast was the 'morpwr' ? Last edited by ETsC10; 01-05-2009 at 01:13 AM. Reason: typo

01-05-2009, 01:33 AM	#55
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot We didn't get the wagon out on the sand. Couldn't afford a tow bill if we got stuck. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

01-05-2009, 03:03 AM	#56
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot BUMMER, but at least you made it to the biggest, baddest site of speed history!!!

01-05-2009, 10:29 AM	#58
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot there was a few reasons we didn't take it on the salt... it seemed a little stupid to fly to the other side of the country for a rust free car that has never been in salt... only to run it on the salt flats! Not to mention, there would have been no good way to clean it up after a run, and the high consintration of salt is REAL corrosive... nothing like the little bit of rock salt on the street that kills old cars and trucks up here in the mid west. Also, the tow if getting stuck, it was a but messy on the salt not to mention barts breakage. It was tempting.... VERY tempting!

01-05-2009, 11:30 AM	#59
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot I voted auction, even though I think I would have a better chance with a a raffle, but if this gets posted on ebay, and the road trip story is posted there as well, with some press, maybe you would get more $$$ for the board that way. A raffle is a great idea and a board member would have a greater chance of winning, but I think you would get more money with a auction. __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

01-05-2009, 11:44 AM	#60
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot I am hoping that raffle is the deal. That way tickets can be $1 and you can buy whatever you wish. I know i dont have money. I still have not added up all the receipts for gas............................. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

01-05-2009, 04:00 PM	#61
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot Thats awesome guys. I like the idea of a raffle myself. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

01-05-2009, 04:21 PM	#62
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,248	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot Just ran across this thread...I voted..felt like I got muscled into it. __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

01-05-2009, 11:31 PM	#63
1320tech Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: newparis ohio Posts: 201	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot discovery channel is showing Bonneville now. I swore I saw a green dodge wagon in the back ground kinda hard to see it was surrounded by chicks wearing not many clothes

01-06-2009, 12:10 AM	#64
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot they were there for me.

01-06-2009, 12:25 AM	#65
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot They were shooting a documentary on how Mike Tapp helps the Mt.Dew disadvantaged by taking them on roadtrips. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

01-06-2009, 12:30 AM	#66
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot see.. they were there for me! Wait a second... something don't smell right here.



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01-06-2009, 07:21 AM	#67
redneckgirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 4,853	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot you two are too dang funny!! __________________ The place where you made your stand never mattered. Only that you were there... and still on your feet. Stephen King

01-06-2009, 08:16 PM	#68
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot yeah, but looks don't count.

01-07-2009, 01:14 AM	#69
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot bump. no action on the salt?

01-07-2009, 01:50 AM	#70
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot Raffle off Mike, everyone loves a "fine69" 4 3.96% For whatever reason, I hope for Mike's sake, it was the busted knuckle babes that voted for this! __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

01-08-2009, 05:04 PM	#71
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot I had to get linked here to find it, sorry, but I did vote!! I don't live too far from there, but have yet to go. I am a bit compulsive and sometimes obsessive, so I am afraid to go for fear i'll never leave or be one of those dudes that goes every year for ever!! I too just watched the world's fastest indian, and I get goose bumps when he pulls into the flats every time, you guys are my new heroes for the day, I am a tad green with envy!

01-08-2009, 08:12 PM	#72
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot just going there was a life long dream of mine... and the last few years I've had high speed salt dreams... one down, one to go

01-09-2009, 05:47 PM	#74
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Salt from the Bonneville Salt Flats, What to do with it? New & improved with phot ttt __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

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