May Madness... already?!? You 'Betcha!

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John & Polly Holmes have updated their website with information on the 6th Annual May Madness event in Minden, Nevada, May 22-25, 2000. For those of you not familiar with this event, there is also info and photos of previous events.
Although the website will be moving soon, you can check it out at: http://www.ramblin.com/TDR_Menu.htm .
Also, for you new truck owners, there is a very good frequently asked questions (FAQ's) page.
Andy

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'97 CC 4X4 5-Speed, on cover & page 91 of TDR issue 24.
Be sure to visit Northwest Custom

 

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Im still thinking about going. Ive got a couple weeks vacation coming. My youngest is graduating from high school so Ill need to check that date. Sounds like a lot of fun.

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1999 2500 Cummins w/4spd auto,Quad Cab,SWB,4x4,Flame red ,all options less leather and radio controls on steering wheel,OEM color matched runningboards,DeeZee bedrails painted black,Power Vision Mirrors,OEM ventshades,Oem sill covers,OEM underrail bedliner

 

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Andy,

Janet and I are already signed up(#9). John and CVI already have our money. Can't wait to work that 6 speed in the mountains towing the 5er.

So far I know of 4 couples of us in the DFW area coming. We want to find out what we are missing!!

Bill

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97 3500CC,Auto,4. 10LSD,All Options incl Leather,Pyro,Boost,Trans. Temp Gauges, PacBrake, 3 pos TC Lockup Switch, RPM 40Gal. Aux. Fuel Tank, Reese 20K Hitch, Highway Products Tool Box, 80% Towing 12,100lb. HitchhikerII 5'er. 2000 3500QC 6 Speed,4. 10LSD,SLT+ on Order since 9-28-99, Built 12-01-99, On Train, Passed Guthrie, OK, 12-6 @4:39AM, ETA Alliance(8 miles from my house),TX, 12-7 2PM

 

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I got ya beat, Bill... I'm #2!

 

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Andy,

You know who is #1? I'll bet it is Larry Willard and he's coming all the way from Maryland. He was #1 at the TDR Nationals this year too. Larry doesn't take long to make decisions when it comes to TDR Rallies!!

Bill

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97 3500CC,Auto,4. 10LSD,All Options incl Leather,Pyro,Boost,Trans. Temp Gauges, PacBrake, 3 pos TC Lockup Switch, RPM 40Gal. Aux. Fuel Tank, Reese 20K Hitch, Highway Products Tool Box, 80% Towing 12,100lb. HitchhikerII 5'er. 2000 3500QC 6 Speed,4. 10LSD,SLT+ on Order since 9-28-99, Built 12-01-99, On Train, Stopped in OKC, OK, 12-6 @11:29AM, ETA Alliance(8 miles from my house),TX, 12-7 2PM



[This message has been edited by Bill Stockard (edited 12-07-1999). ]

 

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John Holmes told me that a man came up to him at the national rally in Columbus and paid him cash, so he got the covetted "#1 registrant" spot. Of course it really doesn't matter, except for bragging rights, I guess. What's important is that we all get together again for whole lot of fun!!
Andy

 

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My Reg (#43) came in the mail today! They're going quick and the limit is supposed to be 200 trucks? Better ask Santa to get you registered

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Frank Dziurda
Carson City, Nevada
'99. 5 2500 4X4 6-Speed Quad Cab LWB 3. 54 LSD

 

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Im going!Im going!I think. Registration will be put in the mail tomorrow. Hopefully theres still space.

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1999 2500 Cummins w/4spd auto,Quad Cab,SWB,4x4,Flame red ,all options less leather and radio controls on steering wheel,OEM color matched runningboards,DeeZee bedrails painted black,Power Vision Mirrors,OEM ventshades,Oem sill covers,OEM underrail bedliner

 

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Got mine last week #104... ... ... .
Ron

 

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Michael Brolin - sure hope you make it down. We will be staying at the Silver City RV Park (registered early, but still couldn't get into the Inn).
Gary

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2000 quad cab auto transmission, linex spray in, tow 11K 5th wheel Toyhouse. BD "Ultimate" kit exhaust brake includes autoloc for torque converter and pressureloc, pillar mount EGT & transmission Temp. Finally, I can admit to being a BOMB junkie.

 

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guys, for those of you driving from the east coast. What is your etsimate for how long the trip will take, one way? Thanks

 

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Comoing from MD we usually make it in 3 1/2 days, thats 2700 hard miles though pulling the camper.
Larry

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Ram Rod
'01 3500 white quad cab sport 4x4 ETH DEE SLT+ 4:10s posi Pac brake tow/camper pkg.
35' holiday rambler 5th wheel

 

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Hey, how many of y'all are going to be staying at the Silver City RV Park? MBrolin will be in lot 110 and we will be in 86 (right next to the pool #ad
) Hopefully we'll be close together so we can party. Or at least wave at each other #ad
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2000 quad cab auto transmission, linex spray in, tow 11K 5th wheel Toyhouse. BD "Ultimate" kit exhaust brake includes autoloc for torque converter and pressureloc, pillar mount EGT & transmission Temp. Finally, I can admit to being a BOMB junkie.

 

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What you doing with the pool?From what Ive heard about the climate there in May is you could be swimming or ice skating. HeHe #ad

 

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there is a dirt bike race in Virginia City every mothers day weekend called the V. C. grandprix. . I have gone every year except the last three since 1971 and about 50% of these races had snow or heavy rain... just an fyi. . Gary

 

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My wife says that you guys are bubble busters. She's out the door now on her way to water volleyball. Guess we shouldn't expect Rio Grande Valley weather in Nevada, eh??? Heck, we can always slide furds on the swimming pool if it's frozen. #ad
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Running this up to the top, since the time is getting near! See you there!
Andy

 

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Somebody give me an excuse so I can leave today.

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98. 5 3500 QC 4x4
Driftwood/ Grey Int.
5 spd, 3. 54
PowerMax2, Dual Designs
Ranchhand bumbers, headache rack and toolbox, dual 3" with 5" tips, "Scotty Air System", Centerforce Dual Friction clutch, Autometer Gauges, Cobra CB, Sony CD player, Polk Audio Speakers, Upgraded fuel lines from tank to injector pump. Coming this summer: JRE 4" exhaust, DD stage III, McLeod dual disc clutch.

69 Z-28 Camaro, Silver/Black, original motor, 58,000 miles

Building: 32 (Censored) 5 Window, "American Graffiti" replica

 

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Id be more than happy to leave tommorrow. But alas its best that I work to help pay for more truck goodies. Yesterday the high temp in Reno was 78deg. Sounds good to me. Who else is staying at the Silver City RV Park?Im in the front row as you enter. #ad
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