GLTDR -- Day One -- Genesee Valley Dodge

[Doc Tinker]

The day started out damp and dark. I woke up thinking I'd wash Rambi-slayer for our event at Genesee Valley Dodge, but decided against it, since we would be dirty by the time we got there anyway.

I arrived about an hour early, but it turned out to be two hours early because Steve thought it would be funny to make us wait. Two BAD boys were already there by the time I arrived.

At around 11:00 everyone started rolling in and we all had a grand time getting acquainted and re-acquainted. GVD staff greeted us with hot coffee. A polish steak dinner was soon served and then we adjourned to the garage for a little hands-on training with Dave65's truck. A couple of GVD mechanics gave us hints and loaned us tools, while we tore Dave's engine up, putting in his new injectors and gauges.

Later, when the work was done, we moved outside and found that the sun had arrived and it was much warmer. We shot some group pictures, BSed some more, went for BOMB rides in each other's trucks and did the door prize drawings. I was the lucky guy who won the main prize, thanks to a few ahead of me who turn it down #ad


Most of us didn't leave until well after the GVD staff went home.

12 trucks attended and we signed on two new members.

Thank you GVD for your hospitality and generosity

Doc

 

[LSMITH]

I would like to thank the GLTDR and GVD for putting this on also. I had a good time. It was nice to meet everyone. 710 miles round trip, but was worth it.

Edit: the look on Dave's face after the test drive was worth the drive!!LOL

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99 2500 QC 4X4 AUTO SB 24V LARAMIE SLT 3. 5 LSD 285-75-16'S SPA Boost/EGT Everything but leather NRA Member Great Lakes TDR Member

[This message has been edited by LSMITH (edited 04-07-2001). ]

 

[DGFoster]

The smile on my face is still there #ad

I also want to thank the GLTDR members that attended the GVD get together,and also GVD for all the support they gave us to let us use a bay to work on my truck,this is unheard of in most cases,I bought my truck there and they are great people to buy a truck from.
I want to thank Steve and Doc for the use of there tools and there hands on expertise,and my friend Craig and all the guys that jumped in to help out,you all are top notch guys and im glad to know all of you,had a great time,amd Im still smiling,truck runs great. . Thanks again. .


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Dave Foster:
3500,Light Driftwood,Quad cab
4x4,4:10 gears,Westach Gauges,K&N,Auto with DTT VB and TC,DD1 injectors and Boost Module,Van Aakens,Muffler and Resinator removed,Amsoiled front to back.

[This message has been edited by Dave65 (edited 04-08-2001). ]

 

[Steve St.Laurent]

I had a blast as well. Genesee Valley Dodge in Flint, MI is a GREAT dealer if anyone ever needs service is in this area. They were VERY gracious hosts, I couldn't believe they let us use one of their service bays for the BOMB session! Now Doc, part of the deal with that alarm is that YOU have to install it - that's why I gave it away so I didn't have to! #ad
It was great seeing all the guys again - lots of new faces.

Day two of the event (the drag racing) I was the ONLY one who showed up! Where were you guys? #ad
Oh well, I had a blast anyways and made my goal of breaking into the 15's - 15. 784 @ 87. 97 mph!! Here's the story: https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum5/HTML/001099.html

-Steve St. Laurent
President of the GLTDR