Friend of TDR Member Support Group

[Shelby Griggs]

OK guys, I suggested it, but I am somewhat overwhelmed by the responses both here and in private e-mail. I agree with the privacy issue, there probably is a lot of members that wish to remain anonymous. I had suggested to Rob Hanson that maybe a possible way to do this is a voluntary check box on our yearly registration cards. From this indication of a willingness to participate, the TDR staff could then add you to the list. I would imagine that they have all of our vitals on record for mailing purposes, so this list would just be a sub list of the master list. This sub list could then be published yearly, quarterly or whatever we want. Don't know how much this would cost, but even if there was a small fee associated with this directory, to cover printing and postage, I am sure it would be a valuable resource and worth any extra cost we may have to pay.

It would be nice for this to also be web based, perhaps in a members only area. I suppose all members would have access, whether they participated or not.

This seems to be a real popular idea that needs to be explored in more depth. I am hopeful that Robert Patton might chime in here and give us his thoughts. Maybe there is some better way to achieve this list than what I have suggested. I suppose the hard copy really would not be needed, one could print the "friends" by state prior to leaving on a trip and take that copy with you. Web access alone wouldn't help much while you are stranded someplace.

I am a member of my state land surveyor's professional society, and each year the full roster is printed as well as being on our web site in an excel format. The spreadsheet is in a members only area, you do need a user name and password to access that info, but other than that any member could look at it. Same deal as Andy mentioned above, member use only for the purpose intended.

I am excited about this idea, just don't know if I have the time and resources to commit to doing this right.

Shelby

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2001. 5 2500 QC LB 4WD, ETH (Built 09-10-00), DEE, 3. 54 gears, Laramie SLT, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Travel Convenience Group, Power Driver Seat, Alarm System, Remote Keyless Entry, Fog Lamps, Cab Clearance Lamps, HD Transfer Case, Bright White with a Gray Interior. Built 09-15-00, took delivery on 10-06-00, 3873 miles as of 01-04-01. Custom aluminum work body / flat bed. Coming soon: E-Brake and gauges.

 

[Bill Lins]

I'm in!

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Bill Lins Wharton, TX 98 2500 QC SLT,12 (the CORRECT # of)valves,NV4500,3. 54 LSD,Manik grille guard,Semi-Psychotty Air,Amsoil everywhere, Reading aluminum utility body and bumper,Optima yellow tops- silencer ring & muffler stolen.

 

[Deezul1]

Me too, maybe the list can be accessed with our existing password and user name, that would keep out the non TDR folks.

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96 SLT Laramie CC 5spd, 3. 54, no muff, no cat, 5"turn down tip
. Member NRA/USPSA

 

[Briar Hopper]

Great idea Shelby, we all need to stick together. Count me in. The privacy issue being what it is, I would hope the webmaster would set up the list so you need to be a member and have a password, to access the list.

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Tom M.
Secretary of the Great Lakes Turbo Diesel Registry GLTDR B. A. D. Boys www.lubedealers.com/meers.html

 

[Whitmore]

I knew when I joined the TDR that It was going to be a very worth while thing,shelby great idea count me in ,Wyoming ,people are scarce out here, Kevin

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Whitmore
30D 80743

 

[sdalton]

Ditto on the support group thing. Count me in.

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Y2K, 2500, 4x2, QC, 3. 54 LSD, Auto, patriot blue. K&N, silencer ring put back in. 14000 miles as of 1-05-01. best milage:28. 5 mpg. transmission reflashed

 

[maint.man]

Put me on that list if you're in the area I'd be glad to help

 

[MN Cummins Lvr]

Count me in!

Paul

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99 2500 SLT QC, 2WD, 5 spd, 3. 54 LSD, Towing Pkg, Camper Pkg, Boards, Cab Lights, Fog Lights, Cobra CB, Not Bombed (YET)

 

[Archive]

MN LVR... glad to see ya posting once in a while!

 

[Bill Kondolay]

We are up in Canada, but you can count us in.
Bill & Shanti Kondolay

 

[Ramboy00]

Count me in.

 

[Power Wagon]

I don't know much about these things, but, hey, I can generally show up and BS my way past it...

I'd be glad to help anyone who needed it here in the Eastern Oregon/Washington area.

I even know a good repair shop if it's needed #ad

 

[SGarrison]

If any one is needs a hand in N. Missouri, look me up. Have tools, will travel. I have my own coffee cup too, if you just want to visit.
MPb

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92 W350,LE, 4x4, DRW ,4:10 LSD, auto,DTT converter, superior transmission shift kit, 16cm2, PW injectors, K&N, autometer pro comp gauges exhaust temp, boost ,trans temp, tach,pump adjustments black & silver, running boards, stainless wheel covers, 74 Road Runner, 69 Dart GTS factory 383 matching no. s

 

[Ladders]

just 'nuter thought - setit up as the "monitor" form and have it by listed by state. We can access it and then do our own printing. Lets keep the work for the Admin types small. We can add/delete ourselves and if we delete ourselves we lose the access. The monitor would be the one who adds the member so they can access the form & if "caught" abusing it would be denied access.

What u 'all think about this????

\\BF//

ps: u can look me up in the local phone books anytime... ...

 

[Bob Beauchaine]

Count me in it's a great idea!!!
Happy Trails

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1993 250 4X2 - Banks Power Pack, BD Power Injectors, K&N Air Filter, 6 gauges and tweaked pump. 27lbs boost unloaded.
Horton fan & NV4500 5 speed.

 

[Amianthus]

Sounds good to me. Member name and password requirements would be good too.

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'99 2500 ISB QC SLT (No Leather!), 4x4, 5sp w/McLeod, 4:10, BD-II, PE, PE-EZ, 4"exh. , Pac-Brake, A-Pillar gauge pod w/boost and pyro, Line-X, V-1, lights, siren, lic. plt. frame says "Diesel Fumes Make Me Horny!", and much more goofy stuff.

 

[Barry]

Consider this: When I was a member of the Goldwing Road Riders Assoc. you would recieve a "Gold Book" which listed the members that wanted to participate. By state and city. Their name address and phone #. There was also a numeric code beside your name that listed if you could provide: Help, tools, a pick-up and trailer, if you had storage and or shelter, camping site available etc. In any event, count me in. I have a shop, RV service, tools, RV hook ups, Major service close by, etc.

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2001 2500 QC, ETH/DEE,4:10s, LSD, EZ with elbow(25PSI) Boost/Pyro Guages, 4" Turbo back, BD Brake,Mag-Hytec Cover, Kleen Wheels, Energy Release, 70 gal. fuel, 20K Reese. 22,000 miles on 12/19/00 (RV Dealer)

 

[Shelby Griggs]

Originally posted by Barry:
Consider this: When I was a member of the Goldwing Road Riders Assoc. you would recieve a "Gold Book" which listed the members that wanted to participate. By state and city. Their name address and phone #. There was also a numeric code beside your name that listed if you could provide: Help, tools, a pick-up and trailer, if you had storage and or shelter, camping site available etc. In any event, count me in. I have a shop, RV service, tools, RV hook ups, Major service close by, etc.

Barry,

This sounds very much like what I had in mind.

Shelby



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2001. 5 2500 QC LB 4WD, ETH (Built 09-10-00), DEE, 3. 54 gears, Laramie SLT, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Travel Convenience Group, Power Driver Seat, Alarm System, Remote Keyless Entry, Fog Lamps, Cab Clearance Lamps, HD Transfer Case, Bright White with a Gray Interior. Built 09-15-00, took delivery on 10-06-00, 3873 miles as of 01-04-01. Custom aluminum work body / flat bed. Coming soon: E-Brake and gauges.

 

[lizzyhermit]

a greast idea but, is anyone doing anything towards providing the list?

I'd willingly participate both in providing help and data gathering/distribution.

But, this will all be for naught if the integrity of the recipients is not maintained.

 

[Shelby Griggs]

Originally posted by lizzyhermit:

a greast idea but, is anyone doing anything towards providing the list?

I'd willingly participate both in providing help and data gathering/distribution.

But, this will all be for naught if the integrity of the recipients is not maintained.

lizzyhermit,

I can't answer your question. So far I don't think it has gone past my suggesting the idea, and lots of folks being interested. See the post in this thread by Andy Perreault, Administrator on 01-14-01.

Andy, have the administrators approached Robert Patton about this thread? What needs to be done to get the TDR blessing or thumbs down?

Sure we could put this together in the form of a mail list or something, but I still think the easy way would be to set this up through the TDR. The best idea I have seen so far is the one by Ben Stair just a few posts up. This would allow voluntary participation though a link on the TDR site, and could be administered by the users. You print the list by state when traveling. Nobody has to baby sit the list using this method.

Shelby

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2001. 5 2500 QC LB 4WD, ETH (Built 09-10-00), DEE, 3. 54 gears, Laramie SLT, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Travel Convenience Group, Power Driver Seat, Alarm System, Remote Keyless Entry, Fog Lamps, Cab Clearance Lamps, HD Transfer Case, Bright White with a Gray Interior. Built 09-15-00, took delivery on 10-06-00, 3873 miles as of 01-04-01. Custom aluminum work body / flat bed. Coming soon: E-Brake and gauges.