Hey Tim...thanks. Brought everything we had...didn't crack the top 3 this year at Carlisle but it was an awesome experience and I had a blast. Proud of how the truck came together and it definitely belonged alongside its competition.

 

I am very surprised about that Bill. I am 100% positive you took some good notes so that you can take the title next year.

 

I went to school at both this show and Bloomsburg. I know where the major weaknesses are - mostly in the interior and under the hood - and I'll be working on those through the winter to come back stronger next year. I did take home FTE's "Member's Choice" again, which is special to me so with that and the memories and fun had, I definitely did not come home empty handed.

 

Wait... you mean there were other makes there besides Ford????


I must have had my Ford goggles on, I don't recall seeing anything else... well, except for my ugly chevy rental car.

 

I was not able to get around that much on Saturday in the show field, but I was parked in a lineup of really great looking Fords, across from a bunch of Chevy low-riders. I respect the effort, but nothing really blew my mind per se. I didn't get to see much else on the show field.

 

I heard there were some low rider Chevies across from the lifted Fords. That could have been fun!

Glad you learned some things Bill, it will be a long winter but worth it! Be sure to keep your thread up to date!

 

I still can't get over those goofy lowrider S-10's and toyota's dragging their rear bumpers on the ground.

 

Yeah, its a big deal in VA. sparking tow hitches and tungsten rods down the freeway. Drives me nuts seeing it.

 

Yup - Bloomsburg and Carlisle were my first major judged shows, so I used the experience well. I will be updating the thread as I work through things this winter. As evidenced already, not afraid of hard work so we'll do well.

And yes, I do NOT understand the passion to drag bumpers on the ground. Annoying. But I will say this - there were some really nice looking lowered trucks in that Chevy lineup and I respect the effort to put it together, despite it not being my tastes.

 

And that is what makes us true enthusiasts. While we might not like a certain brand or style, we can appreciate the time, sweat and money that people put into projects.

 

Howdy all Ye Great NJ Folks.......

 

Good Afternoon All!


I am so ready for next years show!

 

I am hoping to be able to make it next year. This year it was a little tough with my leg issues that are slowly getting taken care of and with it being my dad's 90th b-day yesterday. We had a small party for him at the nursing home with about 30 friends and family. He was very suprised to see everyone there.

 

That's cool, my mom will be 85 tomorrow. we are just going out to dinner!

 

I'm home safely gang, no problems at all, my truck ran great & I really enjoyed sharing the cabin with Steve D, thx again to all who made me feel welcomed.....