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*big71* · 10-02-2002, 09:29 PM

come lets dont let the west out do us we need a big metting come vender help out sponsor this thing i will be the lead man if ya want me to but iam not sleeping in a drawer lololol

kingparts · 10-02-2002, 09:39 PM

I was talking with Tim C. and we want to help out. We need a place and a time. I know the idea about having it at a big event already set up but then Tim and I can't sit around and talk with everybody because we will be selling parts. Tim C., Big71 and myself will think of a few places and dates and see what everybody thinks. If anybody has any suggestions post them. I don't want to let this die. It might just be the three of us showing up, but when you put Tim's 4 kids and my 3 kids together, thats a big group anyway.LOL
David

Andy4639 · 10-02-2002, 09:58 PM

P/F Tenn. already has a S.E. truck show are they have in the past. Might be a good place to meet. I always try and go. Are maybe Myrtle Beach show.

speeddemon · 10-02-2002, 10:00 PM

I would like to meet up somewhere also. I would be willing to travel a few states away if need be. Only thing is I only have two weekends of a month so I would need a date a few months in advance so I can get off work if need be. let me know if you need any help.

**Tim Christian** · 10-02-2002, 10:09 PM

We will talk about it and get it figured out. As far as sponsors we already have two. Kingparts and Christian's Classic Truck Parts

weasel29gm · 10-02-2002, 10:30 PM

I think the GOODGUYS at Charlotte would be best since it is so late in the year. Besides I was in sales for almost 20 yrs, so if Dave and Tim want to talk The Weasel will mind the store for a Coke and a few parts. LOL !!!!!!!!!!

wnc mountain · 10-02-2002, 10:54 PM

Let me know what I can do to help. Thinking about places to go...not sure, but I'm sure no one want's to come to this town. Maybe Myrtle Beach? I don't think it really matters does it? Lets pick a spot and a date!

Nov. 9,10,11? It's a holiday weekend(At least for me, banks are closed)

BrianStep72 · 10-03-2002, 12:28 AM

I'm in. Let's figure out a place and a time. Taking guesses on a 'central place' in the southeast, that'd be around Atlanta, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Charlotte. There are all great places there within a 2 hour drive for most of the southeast members..

I wonder what it costs to 'rent' a fairground at one of those locations...

Brian

kingparts · 10-03-2002, 11:23 AM

Date would possibly be in mid March 03.
I want to throw out two options:
1)We could meet at the Greer dragway in Greer, SC on a Saturday while they are racing. Have us an area to have a truck show and if people want to settle a few arguments we could do it there(racing that is). They have a regular scheduled events on Thursday and Saturday. Hotels are all around that area. Look on a map and it is close to all major interstates. The dragway has a website.
2)We could meet in the parking lot of Goodmark in Atlanta,Ga and possibly set up a tour of the place. It is quite large. They are in Lawrenceville, GA.
I have not spoken with either one, but just throwing out ideas.
Lets keep it going.

***Liz*** · 10-03-2002, 01:38 PM

These are all great ideas. We just need to start getting organized. I have the time to work on anything we need to. Lets start getting a team of us together to make this happen. Tony (big71) and I have talked about this a few times. What we need to know now is who is able to work on this with us.
Any south east coast members who would like to see this happen, please reply. Let us know if you have time to help or just want to be involved in the fun. Either one is fine we just need an idea of how many members are interested. So far the response has been great. A successfull meet will take a while to plan, so I think Kingparts suggestion is a good one. Also South Carolina is a good central location for a meet in the southeast, as is Tenn.
Thanks,
Liz

*Shane* · 10-03-2002, 02:34 PM

Tennessee would be my vote. The Carolina's would be a stretch for me getting off work for the "travel time."

I realize that there is no such place as a "Perfect Place" for everyone.....but I thought I would throw the Tennessee idea out there again.

BrianStep72 · 10-03-2002, 03:03 PM

How's about Chattanooga, TN (on i-75 in southeast corner of tennessee).

We could work out something with the tennessee aquarium and have some kind of a truck show to benefit chattanooga's children's hospital. How bout we call it ...

"Trucks at the Tank" - Classic Trucks visit the Tennessee Aquarium.

This would give all our kids something to do while we have the 1 day show outside... OR we could do something at one of the many Chattanooga State parks. Or, i know folks there who can help with other ideas....

Brian

treefrog · 10-03-2002, 03:12 PM

If Weasel shows up to help "sell" parts for Tim and Dave, be very cautious if he has with him a hydraulic jack and a tool box.
TF

kingparts · 10-03-2002, 06:49 PM

I was hoping everybody would just jump up and down about the drag race concept.LOL Whatever is the majority is the way to go. Lets hear some more ideas. Keep them coming.
David

Chevyc10! · 10-03-2002, 06:57 PM

I'm definitely in...especially if its in March, that gives me enough time to forecast leave from Uncle Sam...
Goodmark in Lawrenceville, GA. has my vote (of course its closest to me!) But Tennesse wouldn't be to long a strech either. Let me know the dates and I'll be there!

treefrog · 10-03-2002, 07:19 PM

I'm in, anywhere in the S.E. I have met a few people on this board, and everyone has been extrodinarily helpful and kind. I would just like to have a meeting so I can meet more of the people here. Even with a 456 rear I can afford the trip.

I'm all for the drag idea, even if I turn in the low 2 minutes. The last time I ran, they didn't even have brackets. (that's when I quit).

Please - no flames on this - but, as for the time and place, we are never going to get a concensus. I have seen these posts before, and it is too constrained by individual attendence availabilites. Set a time and a place, and if people want to make it, they will. True, the attendance may be sparce for the first year, but as more and more become aware of the truly fine people here, it will develop into a gathering that everyone will make time for. Just my $ 0.02. No flames please. TF

Chevyc10! · 10-03-2002, 07:25 PM

I agree with treefrog, where ever is decided, I'll do what I can to be there. My only grief is when Uncle Sam throws me a curve ball at the last minute! Not much you can do about that though, Price ya pay when your serving in the military. Oh well, 9 more years to a retirement check!

See you all there. (fingers crossed!)

treefrog · 10-03-2002, 09:22 PM

Thanks c10, my point exactly. Let me start by thanking your for your service to our Country.

In todays economy, unfortunately we are all restricted by circumstance. None of us has the flexibility to do what we want when we want to. If I had my way, I wouldn't be on the road 70% of the time. But if other gatherings, like Super Chevy, etc are well attended, ultimately we could be as well. Frankly, I've seen as many 29 - 49 vehicles I care to see. I mean on offence, but I've pretty well seen them all.

Even my opinion that the public at large is beginning to feel the same about "old cars" is not the point. The point is, if we are going to spend what limited time and resources we have on our hobby(?), should not we have the opportunity to meet with people who have the same intensity?

I say set a time and place. The ones who can attend will. The attendees will be disappointed at not having the opportunity to meet those who could not. You may be suprised with the turnout.
Sorry for the long post. TF

*big71* · 10-03-2002, 09:22 PM

thats what i say hey the way i look at it is if you want to be on a show committie then you e-mail me not pm thats fill the box to full to quick and then us few that is on the show committie will set time and place and get all the help we need and if you dont want to be on the show committie and would like to help the day of the show e-mail me and then just us show committie will arrange it thanks

*big71* · 10-03-2002, 09:24 PM

drag stripe is the bommb baby my 402 is begging me to turn it lossseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

JD72 · 10-03-2002, 10:27 PM

Just say when and where, and if a few of us travel we could meet up and have us a little caravan on the way to the show.

**Tim Christian** · 10-04-2002, 06:15 AM

ttt

kingparts · 10-04-2002, 11:34 AM

One thing to remember is that it could be held in a certain palce one year and moved the next. So if it is a long stretch away this time, there will be a good chance that next time it will be closer.
David

*big71* · 10-04-2002, 08:12 PM

this need to stay on top

PanelDeland · 10-04-2002, 09:27 PM

I'm in and if it's a family deal my wife would even go.Just keep the post going on the 3 w's and the H. A camping venue would also work and give the vendors a time where they didn't need to be selling. just a thought.

10-02-2002, 09:29 PM	#1
big71 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: JONESVILL NC Posts: 1,303	67-72 truck meet: South East REGION come lets dont let the west out do us we need a big metting come vender help out sponsor this thing i will be the lead man if ya want me to but iam not sleeping in a drawer lololol

10-02-2002, 09:39 PM	#2
kingparts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Clover, SC , US Posts: 971	I was talking with Tim C. and we want to help out. We need a place and a time. I know the idea about having it at a big event already set up but then Tim and I can't sit around and talk with everybody because we will be selling parts. Tim C., Big71 and myself will think of a few places and dates and see what everybody thinks. If anybody has any suggestions post them. I don't want to let this die. It might just be the three of us showing up, but when you put Tim's 4 kids and my 3 kids together, thats a big group anyway.LOL David __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Suburban 1967 Chevrolet C/10 Shortbed Stepside

10-02-2002, 09:58 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	All Chevy/GMC truck show P/F Tenn. already has a S.E. truck show are they have in the past. Might be a good place to meet. I always try and go. Are maybe Myrtle Beach show. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-02-2002, 10:00 PM	#4
speeddemon Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: lexington,South Carolina Posts: 158	I would like to meet up somewhere also. I would be willing to travel a few states away if need be. Only thing is I only have two weekends of a month so I would need a date a few months in advance so I can get off work if need be. let me know if you need any help. __________________ 69-C10 LWB 71- fleetside shortbed It's a shame stupidity isn't painful Never play leapfrog with a unicorn

10-02-2002, 10:30 PM	#6
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	I think the GOODGUYS at Charlotte would be best since it is so late in the year. Besides I was in sales for almost 20 yrs, so if Dave and Tim want to talk The Weasel will mind the store for a Coke and a few parts. LOL !!!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

10-02-2002, 10:09 PM	#5
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	We will talk about it and get it figured out. As far as sponsors we already have two. Kingparts and Christian's Classic Truck Parts

10-02-2002, 10:54 PM	#7
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	Let me know what I can do to help. Thinking about places to go...not sure, but I'm sure no one want's to come to this town. Maybe Myrtle Beach? I don't think it really matters does it? Lets pick a spot and a date! Nov. 9,10,11? It's a holiday weekend(At least for me, banks are closed) __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

10-03-2002, 12:28 AM	#8
BrianStep72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 163	I'm in. Let's figure out a place and a time. Taking guesses on a 'central place' in the southeast, that'd be around Atlanta, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Charlotte. There are all great places there within a 2 hour drive for most of the southeast members.. I wonder what it costs to 'rent' a fairground at one of those locations... Brian __________________ 1941 Chevy Coupe Streetrod 1964 Chevy Nova SS 1964 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1972 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1987 Chevy IROC Z28 Camaro 1LE+TPI - racecar 2004 Chevy Tahoe 2013 Chevy Silverado Tow Rig -------------------------------------- http://www.bowtieracing.org

10-03-2002, 11:23 AM	#9
kingparts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Clover, SC , US Posts: 971	Date would possibly be in mid March 03. I want to throw out two options: 1)We could meet at the Greer dragway in Greer, SC on a Saturday while they are racing. Have us an area to have a truck show and if people want to settle a few arguments we could do it there(racing that is). They have a regular scheduled events on Thursday and Saturday. Hotels are all around that area. Look on a map and it is close to all major interstates. The dragway has a website. 2)We could meet in the parking lot of Goodmark in Atlanta,Ga and possibly set up a tour of the place. It is quite large. They are in Lawrenceville, GA. I have not spoken with either one, but just throwing out ideas. Lets keep it going. __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Suburban 1967 Chevrolet C/10 Shortbed Stepside

10-03-2002, 01:38 PM	#10
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,737	These are all great ideas. We just need to start getting organized. I have the time to work on anything we need to. Lets start getting a team of us together to make this happen. Tony (big71) and I have talked about this a few times. What we need to know now is who is able to work on this with us. Any south east coast members who would like to see this happen, please reply. Let us know if you have time to help or just want to be involved in the fun. Either one is fine we just need an idea of how many members are interested. So far the response has been great. A successfull meet will take a while to plan, so I think Kingparts suggestion is a good one. Also South Carolina is a good central location for a meet in the southeast, as is Tenn. Thanks, Liz

10-03-2002, 02:34 PM	#11
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Tennessee would be my vote. The Carolina's would be a stretch for me getting off work for the "travel time." I realize that there is no such place as a "Perfect Place" for everyone.....but I thought I would throw the Tennessee idea out there again.

10-03-2002, 03:03 PM	#12
BrianStep72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 163	How's about Chattanooga, TN (on i-75 in southeast corner of tennessee). We could work out something with the tennessee aquarium and have some kind of a truck show to benefit chattanooga's children's hospital. How bout we call it ... "Trucks at the Tank" - Classic Trucks visit the Tennessee Aquarium. This would give all our kids something to do while we have the 1 day show outside... OR we could do something at one of the many Chattanooga State parks. Or, i know folks there who can help with other ideas.... Brian __________________ 1941 Chevy Coupe Streetrod 1964 Chevy Nova SS 1964 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1972 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1987 Chevy IROC Z28 Camaro 1LE+TPI - racecar 2004 Chevy Tahoe 2013 Chevy Silverado Tow Rig -------------------------------------- http://www.bowtieracing.org

10-03-2002, 03:12 PM	#13
treefrog Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN USA Posts: 189	Word of Advice If Weasel shows up to help "sell" parts for Tim and Dave, be very cautious if he has with him a hydraulic jack and a tool box. TF Last edited by treefrog; 10-03-2002 at 03:21 PM.

10-03-2002, 06:49 PM	#14
kingparts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Clover, SC , US Posts: 971	I was hoping everybody would just jump up and down about the drag race concept.LOL Whatever is the majority is the way to go. Lets hear some more ideas. Keep them coming. David __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Suburban 1967 Chevrolet C/10 Shortbed Stepside

10-03-2002, 06:57 PM	#15
Chevyc10! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Centerville Ga. USA Posts: 804	I'm definitely in...especially if its in March, that gives me enough time to forecast leave from Uncle Sam... Goodmark in Lawrenceville, GA. has my vote (of course its closest to me!) But Tennesse wouldn't be to long a strech either. Let me know the dates and I'll be there! __________________ 68 SWB The Surgeon General doesn't say anything about smoking a Ford!!! Would rather be ran over repeatedly by a Chevy than drive a Ford!!! Paralyzed from the neck up and confined to a hat! Kathleen, Georgia USA



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10-03-2002, 07:19 PM	#16
treefrog Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN USA Posts: 189	Truck Gathering I'm in, anywhere in the S.E. I have met a few people on this board, and everyone has been extrodinarily helpful and kind. I would just like to have a meeting so I can meet more of the people here. Even with a 456 rear I can afford the trip. I'm all for the drag idea, even if I turn in the low 2 minutes. The last time I ran, they didn't even have brackets. (that's when I quit). Please - no flames on this - but, as for the time and place, we are never going to get a concensus. I have seen these posts before, and it is too constrained by individual attendence availabilites. Set a time and a place, and if people want to make it, they will. True, the attendance may be sparce for the first year, but as more and more become aware of the truly fine people here, it will develop into a gathering that everyone will make time for. Just my $ 0.02. No flames please. TF

10-03-2002, 07:25 PM	#17
Chevyc10! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Centerville Ga. USA Posts: 804	I agree with treefrog, where ever is decided, I'll do what I can to be there. My only grief is when Uncle Sam throws me a curve ball at the last minute! Not much you can do about that though, Price ya pay when your serving in the military. Oh well, 9 more years to a retirement check! See you all there. (fingers crossed!) __________________ 68 SWB The Surgeon General doesn't say anything about smoking a Ford!!! Would rather be ran over repeatedly by a Chevy than drive a Ford!!! Paralyzed from the neck up and confined to a hat! Kathleen, Georgia USA

10-03-2002, 09:22 PM	#18
treefrog Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN USA Posts: 189	SE Gathering Thanks c10, my point exactly. Let me start by thanking your for your service to our Country. In todays economy, unfortunately we are all restricted by circumstance. None of us has the flexibility to do what we want when we want to. If I had my way, I wouldn't be on the road 70% of the time. But if other gatherings, like Super Chevy, etc are well attended, ultimately we could be as well. Frankly, I've seen as many 29 - 49 vehicles I care to see. I mean on offence, but I've pretty well seen them all. Even my opinion that the public at large is beginning to feel the same about "old cars" is not the point. The point is, if we are going to spend what limited time and resources we have on our hobby(?), should not we have the opportunity to meet with people who have the same intensity? I say set a time and place. The ones who can attend will. The attendees will be disappointed at not having the opportunity to meet those who could not. You may be suprised with the turnout. Sorry for the long post. TF

10-03-2002, 09:24 PM	#20
big71 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: JONESVILL NC Posts: 1,303	drag stripe is the bommb baby my 402 is begging me to turn it lossseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

10-03-2002, 10:27 PM	#21
JD72 WTF Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: loganville, Ga. Posts: 118	Just say when and where, and if a few of us travel we could meet up and have us a little caravan on the way to the show. __________________ Some people are wise, some people are otherwise. 72 cheyenne primer factory air lowered rallyes with flat caps flowmasters 12 bolt 3.73 350/350 combo needs rockers . Cowl hood installed. 81 Malibu wagon lowered with 17's bright ass yellow and v-6. 71 225 Electra all original 455/4 81 z28

10-04-2002, 06:15 AM	#22
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	ttt

10-04-2002, 11:34 AM	#23
kingparts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Clover, SC , US Posts: 971	One thing to remember is that it could be held in a certain palce one year and moved the next. So if it is a long stretch away this time, there will be a good chance that next time it will be closer. David __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Suburban 1967 Chevrolet C/10 Shortbed Stepside

10-04-2002, 08:12 PM	#24
big71 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: JONESVILL NC Posts: 1,303	this need to stay on top

10-04-2002, 09:27 PM	#25
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	I'm in and if it's a family deal my wife would even go.Just keep the post going on the 3 w's and the H. A camping venue would also work and give the vendors a time where they didn't need to be selling. just a thought. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

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