Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70LonghornCST · 03-02-2011, 12:32 AM

Hello everyone,

I'm reaching out to all of those who share the passion of building and working on classic cars and trucks. I am a teacher and have worked with with children for the past 14 years. It never ceases to amaze me when I see young inspired minds under the guidance of great teachers.

My brother-in-law, Rod Hill is one of those teachers. He inspires his students and instills his passion for automotives in each of of their young, eager minds. Rod teaches at a low-income school and finances are often an obsticle in his students' learning. Rod has the chance to help his students win a contest--Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover--which would provide them with $25,000 to makeover their underfunded highschool autoshop.

I am calling to all of my fellow board members to help me out by helping my brother-in-law make this dream become a reality.
Please click on this link and vote for his school's shop. He is 3% below the leader.

Please be sure to follow these steps to make your votes count.

1.Look for and click on Los Banos High School
2. Enter your email
3. Open your email account and click the link to finalize your vote.

YOU CAN VOTE DAILY. This contest ends March 4th in 3 days.

PLEASE, help these young boys and girls out by helping them win a makeover for their autoshop.

Thanks a million everyone,
Richard

JOHNORO · 03-02-2011, 12:36 AM

done

70LonghornCST · 03-02-2011, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOHNORO

done

Thank you so much!

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VA72C10 · 03-02-2011, 12:38 AM

voted!

Beat68CST · 03-02-2011, 12:40 AM

Done!

I just got outta one of those :O

Spoof · 03-02-2011, 12:42 AM

Done...and my humaness was confirmed too!
I only ask that one 67-72 be saved from the crusher in my name.

67chevy1series · 03-02-2011, 12:43 AM

richard anything to help you out or someone you know out then i am in just voted

Clutch442 · 03-02-2011, 12:43 AM

Got mine sent in for today, best of luck!

67chevy1series · 03-02-2011, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spoof

done...and my humaness was confirmed too!
I only ask that one 67-72 be saved from the crusher in my name.

me to!

peglegs · 03-02-2011, 12:47 AM

best of luck

***Liz*** · 03-02-2011, 12:48 AM

done and moved to general discussion for more views. Good luck!

70LonghornCST · 03-02-2011, 12:53 AM

Thank you so much everyone for your votes. And thank you, Liz for moving this for me. I really wasn't sure where to post it. It'd sure be nice to see these kids win it. If you look at the leading school's shop, and then compare it to Los Banos High's shop, you'll really see why this contest is sooo important for these kids. Thanks again all of you.

dadsworktruck · 03-02-2011, 12:57 AM

DONE, oh to be back in shop again....good luck

kcsa75 · 03-02-2011, 01:01 AM

done

dammitmitchell · 03-02-2011, 01:07 AM

vote and dun

70LonghornCST · 03-02-2011, 01:14 AM

Wow! I go away for a moment and more of you step up and vote. Thanks

***Liz*** · 03-02-2011, 01:34 AM

I Figured you will get more than just the 67-72 crowd viewing it here. Hope it helps

EighthD · 03-02-2011, 01:40 AM

done

Spoof · 03-02-2011, 01:48 AM

Liz...Do you really think there will be a greater response in general discussion?
Could we not make a wee little exception in this case and keep it in 67-72, the viewership is soooo much higher, and this is such a great cause.
You may have your reasons and you always do such a great job, so I respect your final call, but as my kids say "pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease?"
If you move it back I'll subscribe, after all these years of free lurking!

jayman68 · 03-02-2011, 01:52 AM

Voted! Good luck.
Let us know if they win.

Spoof · 03-02-2011, 01:57 AM

Lol, everyone check out the Los Banos video link. You'll laugh at this great bunch of kids, very heartwarming.

70LonghornCST · 03-02-2011, 02:01 AM

Thanks folks. Keep up the great work.

**Ron 586** · 03-02-2011, 02:18 AM

My vote is in.

gikken20 · 03-02-2011, 06:54 AM

voted and good luck

**mikey531** · 03-02-2011, 07:00 AM

Voted

03-02-2011, 12:32 AM	#1
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! Hello everyone, I'm reaching out to all of those who share the passion of building and working on classic cars and trucks. I am a teacher and have worked with with children for the past 14 years. It never ceases to amaze me when I see young inspired minds under the guidance of great teachers. My brother-in-law, Rod Hill is one of those teachers. He inspires his students and instills his passion for automotives in each of of their young, eager minds. Rod teaches at a low-income school and finances are often an obsticle in his students' learning. Rod has the chance to help his students win a contest--Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover--which would provide them with $25,000 to makeover their underfunded highschool autoshop. I am calling to all of my fellow board members to help me out by helping my brother-in-law make this dream become a reality. Please click on this link and vote for his school's shop. He is 3% below the leader. Please be sure to follow these steps to make your votes count. 1.Look for and click on Los Banos High School 2. Enter your email 3. Open your email account and click the link to finalize your vote. YOU CAN VOTE DAILY. This contest ends March 4th in 3 days. PLEASE, help these young boys and girls out by helping them win a makeover for their autoshop. Thanks a million everyone, Richard __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal Last edited by 70LonghornCST; 03-02-2011 at 04:13 AM.

03-02-2011, 12:36 AM	#2
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! done

03-02-2011, 12:38 AM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! voted! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-02-2011, 12:40 AM	#5
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! Done! I just got outta one of those :O

03-02-2011, 12:42 AM	#6
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! Done...and my humaness was confirmed too! I only ask that one 67-72 be saved from the crusher in my name. __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

03-02-2011, 12:43 AM	#7
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! richard anything to help you out or someone you know out then i am in just voted

03-02-2011, 12:43 AM	#8
Clutch442 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 89	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! Got mine sent in for today, best of luck!

03-02-2011, 12:47 AM	#10
peglegs Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: grants pass, oregon Posts: 390	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! best of luck __________________ 1990 chevy 4x4 with a 1940 IHC body

03-02-2011, 12:48 AM	#11
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! done and moved to general discussion for more views. Good luck!

03-02-2011, 12:53 AM	#12
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! Thank you so much everyone for your votes. And thank you, Liz for moving this for me. I really wasn't sure where to post it. It'd sure be nice to see these kids win it. If you look at the leading school's shop, and then compare it to Los Banos High's shop, you'll really see why this contest is sooo important for these kids. Thanks again all of you. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

03-02-2011, 12:57 AM	#13
dadsworktruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: blacksburg,s.c. Posts: 155	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! DONE, oh to be back in shop again....good luck

03-02-2011, 01:01 AM	#14
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! done __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

03-02-2011, 01:07 AM	#15
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! vote and dun __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

03-02-2011, 01:14 AM	#16
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! Wow! I go away for a moment and more of you step up and vote. Thanks __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

03-02-2011, 01:34 AM	#17
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! I Figured you will get more than just the 67-72 crowd viewing it here. Hope it helps



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03-02-2011, 01:40 AM	#18
EighthD Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Santee Ca Posts: 251	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! done

03-02-2011, 01:48 AM	#19
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! Liz...Do you really think there will be a greater response in general discussion? Could we not make a wee little exception in this case and keep it in 67-72, the viewership is soooo much higher, and this is such a great cause. You may have your reasons and you always do such a great job, so I respect your final call, but as my kids say "pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease?" If you move it back I'll subscribe, after all these years of free lurking! __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB Last edited by Spoof; 03-02-2011 at 01:49 AM.

03-02-2011, 01:52 AM	#20
jayman68 Fun Stuff Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sedro Woolley, WA Posts: 400	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! Voted! Good luck. Let us know if they win. __________________ Jay 68 C10(project) 88 Honda Accord(DD) 93 Chevy Astro EXT 2wd

03-02-2011, 01:57 AM	#21
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! Lol, everyone check out the Los Banos video link. You'll laugh at this great bunch of kids, very heartwarming. __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

03-02-2011, 02:01 AM	#22
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! Thanks folks. Keep up the great work. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

03-02-2011, 02:18 AM	#23
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! My vote is in. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

03-02-2011, 06:54 AM	#24
gikken20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 72	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! voted and good luck __________________ 1968 GMC 3/4ton LWB 2X4 1995 Chevy Tahoe 2dr 4X4 (sold) 2007 Nissan Altima 3.5 (traded in) 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 2007 GMC Yukon 4x4 (wife's)

03-02-2011, 07:00 AM	#25
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 795	Re: Why My Autoshop Needs a Makeover! Voted

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