Re: Moparts: The Year In Review
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12/23/04 11:38 PM
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several members bought cheeevies this year didnt they
Ohhhhhhhhhh??? And then there were other members who bought MORE THAN ONE Chevy!!!
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Re: Moparts: The Year In Review
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12/23/04 11:42 PM
12/23/04 11:42 PM
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Funny... I was just reading back over last year's thread that John started in Best Of Moparts... got me to thinking about this year as well. As everyone has said, and I completely agree, Gary's passing is without a doubt the biggest thing here in my eyes too that we all shared. It really is amazing how he affected folks whom he never met, and all around the world as well. On the more positive side.. Weather has, as always been a popular topic here I got to meet up with yet more members this year, which is always a pleasure!! Got to bring over a few more Chargers (and lots of parts)amoungst other Oz cars We have expanded the Moparts Zoo to include a few new animals this year As Primer pointed out.. Chicken, Hippo, and a few other terms were briefly (luckily) banned Moparts was names in the top 11 things affecting the future of Mopar in Hot Rod or Car Craft (I forgot???) DirectSubjections idea for a gift exchange was also a hit and hopefully will be a great yearly event
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Re: Moparts: The Year In Review
[Re: Just Cameron]
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12/24/04 02:49 AM
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Cal Gecko making a ton of progress on the Dart. Cal having pics to said progress to post.
I made the "Year in Review" list! That's like being in the "Who's Who" book!
Yeah, Unfortunately, Gary's passing is definitely #1 on the list.
Also for me, being able to meet up with a bunch of guys at Lawfish's house in NV was cool too.
Meeting up with Don (SeventyGTX), finding out his step-son works with me (small world!), hanging out with him at a couple local shows, and graciously accepting his welding expertise on a patch panel on the Dart..
The censor-fest of 2004 is one to be remembered... finding alternate ways to spell "chicken", "penguin" and "hippo" was interesting.
I made 1000 posts on my 1 year anniversary, then hit 2000 posts just 2 months later!
I did make a ton of progress on the car this year, and as soon as we get through the holidays, I plan on continuing with that progress.
In addition, I'd have to say that for me, Moparts has become more of a 'community' for me than it was last year. Last year, I still felt like a "newbie" to the board and Mopars in general... this year has taught me a lot about that chunk of metal in the garage that I'm slaving over, it's helped me get to know the guys/gals of Moparts a lot better, and I truly believe that the board is full of a lot of really GOOD people with at least ONE common interest.
Finally, my BIGGEST thing this year.. was making my everlasting commitment to the woman I love a legal and binding one. I got married 7/29/04 to the most wonderful woman in the world. She has a great sense of humor, she's smart, beautiful, witty, thoughtful, giving, humble and down to earth. ... AND she supports this crazy hobby of mine! She's almost as excited for me to start the Dart as I am .. ALMOST.
Anyways, to everyone on Moparts who has helped me along this path of Moparestification - THANK YOU!
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Re: Moparts: The Year In Review
[Re: cal_gecko]
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12/24/04 03:59 AM
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Helping match up two broadcast sheets in the Moparts "lost and found" section were the highlights for me personally. One went to Sweden and the other to Ohio, thanks again to EVERYONE who lists them, matchups do occur and will continue to occur. The more people that participate - the more often it will happen. Thanks Moparts! Barry
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12/24/04 04:58 AM
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12/24/04 08:51 AM
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Re: Moparts: The Year In Review
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12/24/04 10:26 AM
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i don't post all too much here more of a lurker i supose but in teh 2-3 years i've been here its shown me just how awesome te people are here.
i'd have to say that day i sat down and read about garry's death was the mosst memerable, it was kinda odd to me i never met the guy before, just talked to him once or twice here and i cried for him, i've never done that over someone i have never met before.
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Re: Moparts: The Year In Review
[Re: Just Cameron]
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12/24/04 07:40 PM
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I think the most memorable and saddest was the loss of a good friend in Gary, and also the loss of Dram's wife this week. I never thought I would be emotional about two people I have never met, but their loss is so much more than a statistic. I am amazed by the compassion of those on this site by their heartfelt sorrow. I also was able to meet DG at MATS, but unfortunately didn't spend much time chatting. When I got home she mentioned that it was possible to get a hotwheels Hemi under glass toy and have it signed. I think I mentioned that I didn't realize it and wished I took the opportunity, as Dad was impressed bigtime with how the car ran, and also how drag racing had leaped so far ahead since he used to race in the late 50's before Me...Then DG sent me an extra HUG signed car she bought.. wouldn't accept even shipping. Thank you DG. And my accident last week, buying a hemi truck replacement and the discount received by Yeller-rt that allowed me to come to the bright-side instead of buying a generic truck , which was almost a given since it will tow our 66 charger to the racetrack in STYLE. And also to my good friend from the north Rob Reid, without whose generosity toward my son in getting us a wicked engine, our changing from a 65 fury to put the engine into, to a duster project that would still be a dream due to my slowness, to the 66 charger turnkey minus engine purchase. Michael had to move it from the garage to the shop today, drove it 1/4 mile to the intersection and back today, and came back shaking from adrenaline from the ride....I know, I owe Rob a video, and will get one from the track, but this car just hauls the mail. I hope it does low 11's off the trailer and can be tuned to it's potential soon. So for me the friendship, along with the saddness of the two events that bring tears to my eyes -will never be forgotten. For Dan I hope the words from us and his family and friends will heal his wounds. I can not fathom the experience, but realized when I saw my trashed car at how fragile we are, and to take life as it is dealt, but try and add some good to it while we are here on earth. Merry Xmas, and happy new year. Allen
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Re: Moparts: The Year In Review
[Re: RangerDan440]
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12/25/04 03:48 AM
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On a personal note...I thought the responses on the 2006 Charger thread showed a real level of Moparts intensity... .....and of course Garry's passing revealed an awesome display of humanity from the whole board.... hard to go beyond those two.. did someone mention Hughes cams?????
67 RO23 clone with 6.1 SRT Hemi and dual quads. Soon to have Drag Pak induction and Throttle body.
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Re: Moparts: The Year In Review
[Re: maxie]
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12/25/04 08:27 PM
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the fact that I am still upright and breathing and able to tell all of my moparts brothers and sisters, and especially the ones I met this year, just what a wonderful group of mopar mainiacs you are, and I intend on meeting more this next year,, the year in review for me,,,with all of the good's and bad's, is a year to remember!!
Light travels faster than the speed of sound,,,this is why some people seem bright untill you hear them speak.
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Re: Moparts: The Year In Review
[Re: 65pacecar]
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12/28/04 05:22 PM
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Well, from where I sit... - I bought my '69 440 Six BBL Road Runner and actually have a Mopar to drive again. - Another year went by (going on 5 now) w/o my Challenger being back together and running. Oh, and my second son was born. But this is Moparts, so I gotta have my priorities traight. And, yes, I really do think that Gary's untimely death was the biggest bummer of the year. Won't be easy to forget the date of the accident, either, since it's the day before my birthday.
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Re: Moparts: The Year In Review
[Re: BradH]
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12/28/04 05:49 PM
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wow this is cool! I never had a sticky before! lets not forget the ongoing debate on how the new Hemi is not a Hemi
68 Valiant 408 69 Charger 318 69 Cougar 351W 70 Torino GT 351C 71 Country Squire 351W 71 Road Runner 440+6 71 Satellite sedan 318 73 Duster 318 73 Challenger 383 77 Grand Prix 455 83 Malibu 9C1 383 84 Delta 88 403 87 Grand National 96 Ram 360 09 Crown Vic 10 Challenger R/T M6 15 Challenger Hellcat M6
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Re: Moparts: The Year In Review
[Re: RangerDan440]
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12/28/04 08:15 PM
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lets not forget the ongoing debate on how the new Hemi is not a Hemi
You can add the 265 into that debate...
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