Holley Dodge in CT Truck Show, July 22nd

[Jim]

July 22nd Holley Dodge Middletown CT



KEEP AMERICA POWERFUL XIV
ALL TRUCK & JEEP FESTIVAL
(The ONLY All Truck & Jeep Festival In New England!)

Presented by: Holley Dodge & Mopars in Motion
Show held at Holley Dodge, 1000 Newfield Street, Middletown, CT

Sunday, July 22, 2007
Registration Starts at 9:00am
Popular Vote Balloting until 1:15pm (so get here early!) with awards at 2:30pm

16 Classes with 51 Total Awards

A. Antique – Modern Stock through 1975 I. SUV
B. Modern Stock – from 1976 J. Jeep (What Else!)
C. Cummins Powered K. Fire Equipment
D. Power Stroke/Duramax L. Military
E. 4x4 Full Size Modified Gas M. Medium/HD through 1975
F. 4X4 Mini Modified All N. Medium/HD from 1976 on
G. Dakotas O. Special Interest
H. Low Riders P. Un-Restored

Plus: Best Sound System, Long Distance & Mr. Holley’s Choice “Best Mopar”


ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT A LOCAL CHILD
Each year we choose a local child who needs the help of the community. The proceeds help to pay for uncovered medical bills, special educational needs or special living expenses. For example, with your help, we have: renovated a bedroom to be handicap accessible and built a wheelchair ramp for a medically fragile teen; built a specialized safe outdoor play area for a child blinded by cancer; purchased and installed a wheelchair lift for a young teen bound to a wheelchair by spina bifida; and we have helped numerous other children suffering from cancer & other medical problems.

Join us in our efforts to help bring the light back into the life of a child and their family!

[6BT-Dakota]

Jim are you going to this one ?

If you and the guys are going I might cruise up to derby and follow you from there.

Maybe I can talk Hammer into going but I think i will follow him up to Derby instead of him following me


Rob

[TORQUE THIS]

I wouldn't travel a few hours for this show...

I went a few years ago. LAME! :popcorn:

[Jim]

Im thinking about it, esp since Im off. Ive never been to it, so dont know how to rate it. Anyone been there in the last few years? (since TqT)

[6BT-Dakota]

I think it could be a good time. Especially at a Dodge Dealership. It seems to be for a good cause.. Maybe post it over on TDR and see what kind of reaction it gets or I could post it over on www.Dodgetalk.com. That is a all Dodge website that might get some people from the Northeast US to be there.

Rob

[Silvia]

I go to it every year, you can count on seeing me there.

[Jim]

If it did suck in the past I know one way to make it better! Show up with a heavy NETDP presence and Ow3n it!!!:exactly:

[dieselnomad]

I can come, but can anyone give me a 411 on where the place is?
(HOLY bat man, is 411 where this place is? can you help by surrounding towns? Ya, i know mapquest it... :P )

[Jim]

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=US&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&addtohistory=&cat=&address=+1000+Newfield+Street&city=Middletown&state=CT&zipcode=

[6BT-Dakota]

If it did suck in the past I know one way to make it better! Show up with a heavy NETDP presence and Ow3n it!!!:exactly:

Lets do it.

BTW I saw that they have a Dakota class LOL

[Jim]

^^ that should be an easy win:exactly:

Roll call:
Me
6BT
Silvia
Dieselnomad

:popcorn:

[6BT-Dakota]

^^ that should be an easy win:exactly:

Roll call:
Me
6BT
Silvia
Dieselnomad

:popcorn:


No such thing . . . . LOL

[Big John]

To bad they don't have "Largest Number of Sweat spots" I'll bring my leaky stocker!!! Hey I might even fixed the leaks by then!!!!:woohoo:

[Big John]

How much is the entry fee, and in my case how much is the hazmat clean up fee???

[Jim]

How much is the entry fee, and in my case how much is the hazmat clean up fee???

I dunno but im sure the latter is more expensive:smilielol: You coming John?:popcorn:

[Big John]

I've got it on my calender and nothing else is scheduled for that day.

[6BT-Dakota]

I have it on my calendar as well. I think this will be a good time.

BTW, Jim would you like me to post it over on TDR also ?

Rob

[Jim]

Sure that would be good Rob.:coorslight:

[Jim]

I've got it on my calender and nothing else is scheduled for that day.

Nice hopefully ya make it. Leave the kraut at home tho:smilielol:

[Big John]

Ok, I'll bring the beans
:stirthepot:

[6BT-Dakota]

Beans, :stirthepot: did somebody say beans ?

I love beans :falldownlaugh:

[Big John]

Beans, :stirthepot: did somebody say beans ?

I love beans :falldownlaugh:

Yup, I think you had 'em at the last SEEFOOD fest in Derby:woohoo:

[Jim]

So John, your gonna enter the sludge+grime instead of show and shine?

[dieselnomad]

So, wait, can we enter our trucks? If so, I'm gonna really REALLY clean up the freak truck. Maybe we can win at something finally and raise our esteem ... :smilielol:

[Jim]

oh ya. they have 16 classes with one being cummins powered.:woohoo:

[Big John]

So John, your gonna enter the sludge+grime instead of show and shine?

You bet, might even run it thru a mud puddle just to add that final touch!!!

[6BT-Dakota]

So, what class do I fit in the Dakota class or the Cummins class ? :poke:

[Jim]

So, what class do I fit in the Dakota class or the Cummins class ? :poke:

wow man your gonna cause some trouble there:muahaha:

[Jim]

:update:


Roll call:
Me
6BT
Silvia
Dieselnomad
Big John
DCreed (TDR)

:popcorn:
Keep em coming!

[Big John]

:stirthepot: :moosepoop:

[Silvia]

If I remember right the entry fee is like 10 or 15 bucks.

[Gooch]

I'll be there also

[Jim]

:update: Roll call:
Me
6BT
Silvia
Dieselnomad
Big John
DCreed (TDR)
Gooch:woohoo: :popcorn:

[dieselnomad]

NICE!!! I'm still on, and i'm abusing my truck more than usual this past weekend- hauled 2tons of stone and other stuff.. it's looking gritty fre me... lol :smilielol:

(sure, by then i'll clean up a bit... i hope ..)

[BLK-N-BLU06]

I will be there. I have to drop the wife off at Bradley in the am (around 7:30 am)and then I am a "free" man for a week. What time are you guys going up there. Save me a spot in the NETDP section. My friend with a very nice hemi 1500 is also going.

[Jim]

Chad figure around 10:00 or somewhere near there. Will try to cordon off a area big enough for the # of trucks we expect to come.

Roll call::update:
Me
6BT
Silvia
Dieselnomad
Big John
DCreed (TDR)
Gooch
Blk+Blu 06

:smokin:

[6BT-Dakota]

Id like to meet up with you guy at the shop if it isnt too far out of the way. We can have a small convoy up to the show.

Rob

[Jim]

no problemo.

[6BT-Dakota]

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Ok Kool

[Jim]

AJ, or anyone else familiar with the area is there a D+D or some other establishment with a decent size parking lot we can meet at so we can roll in and be able to park together without any problems? Also what time is good for everyone.

[6BT-Dakota]

Anytime is good for me. Just let me know where to meet so I can schedule my timing correctly. I could just meet you at a Dunkin Donuts off of the highway (I-84 hopefully) just let me know the exit number.

Rob

[6BT-Dakota]

wow man your gonna cause some trouble there:muahaha:

Maybe they should have a Cummins Dakota Class

[Jim]

That would be "Just Wrong" :falldownlaugh:

[Jim]

Gettin closer!:woohoo:

[6BT-Dakota]

Im having a serious problem with what I believe to be my transmission :Paully6: . :TqT: Im still hoping to be there but no promises.

[dieselnomad]

It's not likely that I'll make this event. Have fun though!

[Jim]

Im having a serious problem with what I believe to be my transmission :Paully6: . :TqT: Im still hoping to be there but no promises.

whats it doin rob?

[Jim]

It's not likely that I'll make this event. Have fun though!

bum.:Signal73:

[6BT-Dakota]

whats it doin rob?

Here is my post from TDR:

I seem to be having what I believe is a transmission problem actually a torque converter problem but I just need to hear it from someone else. First let me tell you about the engine. It is a 94 with a #5 plate, 191 delivery valves, 370 injectors and a HX-40 turbo. The automatic transmission is stock and I knew this was only a matter of time especially with 38”tires that the transmission was bound to let loose. Anyway coming home from a show yesterday I was traveling about 50 mph and in 4th gear converter not locked up and I got on it hard and mashed the pedal to the floor and it took off and seemed like it lost a ton of power, the engine was revving high. When I went back to cruising speed and the boost fell off from what it used to be at that cruising speed (like 15 lbs.) down to nothing and every time after that when I got on the pedal it took longer to build up the boost and the engine was higher in the rpm range then it ever was. It just seems like it has no power and it slipping but I dont know that for sure. I dont know if it is the Turbo or the transmission. Any suggestions or solutions would be great.

[Jim]

:idea: do you have a trans temp guage?

[6BT-Dakota]

Yes I do and it was never higher then 180

[Jim]

weird man you would think if it was slipping that much it would get hot.

[Silvia]

AJ, or anyone else familiar with the area is there a D+D or some other establishment with a decent size parking lot we can meet at so we can roll in and be able to park together without any problems? Also what time is good for everyone.


There is a shopping plaza, Stop & Shop just down the street. You cant miss it if your coming in off 9. Heres the address if you want to mapquest it.

195 West St.
Cromwell, CT 06416
860-635-8300/8021/8023

I'm meeting another group there between 8 and 8:30 NLT

[FireChick]

I think I might be able to stop by for a few. I think I'll be there around 10-ish at Holly. If I'm just stopping by do ya think I'll have to pay anything?

I haven't seen you guys in soooo long....oh wait...how can I forget your rides Moose . Mine's the same so if ya see me then flag me down!!!!:woohoo: Maroon reg cab 2001

Talk soon

Nicole

[Mopar Mike J]

Firechick!
Connecticut but not for long, eh?
Where ya headed? Lower humidity? Warmer winters? lower taxes? Nicer people? (Although the NETDP group is chock full of great folks)
I've been thinkin' about Colorado for I dunno how many years!!
Mike

[FireChick]

:HoleShotHolset: Headed for New Hampshire....gonna live free or die!!!

I finally came back to this site (well from the old one) after...dunno guys... how long was I gone? 3 years I think. Came back every now and then but could never find the time to play. Last thing was Muncie in 2003. Wow, so long ago.:eek:

Would love CO (been there and around there MANY times) but the state is becoming tooooo populated. I'm moving to a town that has a whole 1400 people living in it.....YES!!!!!!:HoleShotHolset: (that's awesome....this smilie is named after holeshot!! Now I gotta go through each one and see who's named what):falldownlaugh:

[6BT-Dakota]

Just So you all know that I will not be there. I dont think it is worth taking the chance with the transmission the way it is these days. I guess ill see everyone at the next show.

Rob

[Jim]

Sorry to hear Rob, but will see ya around somewhere else for sure. :)

[Jim]

Guys/gals wanting to meet before the show and roll in together, Mapquest this address, its a dunkin donuts near the dealership. Figure meet for 9am sharp!

Dunkin Donuts
24 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT 06416

[Stark9802]

Whos going?

[Silvia]

I'll see you folks there then, like I said a few posts back, I'm already meeting a group at the Stop&Shop. We meet there every year, and it's to late to change now.

[Jim]

no problemo silvia, will recognize your truck for sure and say hi.

AJ you in?

[Silvia]

see you there, we normally roll in just before or right at 9am

[Jim]

Good times! some pics below....

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/signal73/holley016.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/signal73/holley013.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/signal73/holley012.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/signal73/holley010.jpg

[Jim]

MINT Powerwagon

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/signal73/holley009.jpg

Fedco truck:
1st place
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/signal73/holley005.jpg


Jturbodiesel's truck:
Honorable mention
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/signal73/holley006.jpg


Jeeper fun:


http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/signal73/holley014.jpg

[Jim]

Yay I got Honorable mention for Cummins Powered:Signal73: :

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/signal73/holley011.jpg

Silvia got 1st:

http://thumb14.webshots.net/t/55/455/6/78/7/2367678070041869394SptpJf_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2367678070041869394SptpJf)

[Jim]

Toolmans neighbor:dunno:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/signal73/holley015.jpg

[SuperFummins]

weres the picture of my truck:drunk:just kidding it was a good show today a nice turnout of trucks

[Jim]

well since ya hooked me up with some :HoleShotHolset: :smilielol:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/signal73/holley004.jpg


PS nice burnout on the way out!:encore:

[97 Stroker]

Oh Boy was Joey drinking again?:drunk:

[Jim]

1 or 2 officer I swear:falldownlaugh:

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Toolmans neighbor:dunno:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/signal73/holley015.jpg


Yep sure is!

[Jim]

he ever ride his pogo stick down the street to see ya?:popcorn:

[dieselnomad]

Looks like ya had a nice time. Good to see. Nice trucks too! My freak truck woulda embarrassed, it's worn thing these days with the vacation with the family thing going on... :smilielol:

Anyway, nice :)

[Warpig]

Buncha gasser trash!! (did I say that out loud?)

[dieselnomad]

:falldownlaugh: 'fraid ya did...

[Jim]

me+aj were saying that all morning:smilielol:

[BelgianMagic]

SWEET PICS THANKS,...YALL GET TO MEET 'SILVIA'...HOTTIE HUH :smilielol::falldownlaugh:..FIRST PLACE? COOL:smokin::HoleShotHolset:

[Silvia]

your to funny flip, great time, glad to finally meet a few of you.

[Stark9802]

[QUOTE=Signal73;9821]Yay I got Honorable mention for Cummins Powered:Signal73: :

NICE ..Well Desevered Jimbo! :woohoo:

[BelgianMagic]

:AJ:WE LOVE YOU DAAAAAAAAAD DAAAAAAAAAD,:AJ::woohoo::smilielol:

[PRattenbury]

I bet if I brought Thurston I woulda got a prize for making the best engine noises. :falldownlaugh: