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If I were in the market for a new car it’s hard to say for sure. I’ve been buying Fords for the ten years and that not because I think that they are the best. I have my reasons and some may think it’s stupid. But back to the question would I or wouldn’t. If GM had something that I really liked I more than likely would. I know that they build a good product and with the ones that I have bought years ago I never had any trouble. Where I work GM’s are the only thing we buy. Like I said they build good products and never had trouble before. Now would I buy a Chrysler. I don’t think so and it’s not because I don’t think they build junk. Because I don’t think that they do. I’m afraid that they we be the ones that might die. I mean that if any may not survive I’m afraid they may not. I know look back and they did a great job and pulled themselves back from going under in the 80’s. But lets all remember who was running the show back then. Lee Iacocca was an automobile man. He’s the father of the Mustang. Now look who is runnig Chrysler. Not saying that one man is the problem but it’s an investment group. Investment groups are more worried about the bottom line and that’s it.
I don’t want anyone thinking that I’m down on GM or Chrysler because I’m not. I hope that the industry survives and get back on the feet because too many good people are effected by the bad times right now. I know there are alot of people that were down on the auto boys and I’m one that has been before but, Nobody needs this kind of problems.
I’ll shut up now.Sorry the attachment didn’t stick. I sent the attachment to the contact us button and ask to fix this for me. So hopefully they can fix this for me and the rest of you won’t think I’m nuts. Well not for now? When you see what I wanted to post I think you all will like it.
Notice: Just had been at Gordie Boucher Ford today. Was talking to Terry the GM there and he said he got e-mail from Tony at Roush asking to change the date of Jacks visit. So as of now today it will be Tuesday July 8,09 from 6-8PM. Hope this doesn’t change again but something came up that tuesday would be better for Jack. If this needs to change again I will post asap. I’m in contact with Terry at Gordie two or three times a week. And Tony from Roush once a week. Terry figures with this much notice at would still give everybody enough time to change our schedule to still be able to come. Hope to see everybody there.
Thanks Terry
Well you know that is what I personly don’t like about people & participant choice shows. It is in the back of your mind that voting for the buddy’s car. I can’t say that didn’t happen but I sure would hope that it didn’t. The was a car that drove all the way up from Chicago and had to leave early won his class. That wasn’t local, he was called and told he won and was happy. To date he still has not came up to get his trophie, but it is still in the mangers office. A lot of shows say that have to be there to get the trophie. They didn’t want to judge the cars themselves because they didn’t want people thinking that this car or that car won because they bought the car from them. So no matter what they or any show does someone not going to be happy. Talking we these guys tonight to let them know what people would like see. They don’t have a problem with making changes. They were very happy with the turn out they had. They want to have fun doing the show and hope those of us that come are having fun too. If it gets to be more work than fun who want to be there. I know I don’t. Again I feel bad that so many people were not happy. One thing I want all to know is that I’m not not taking offense to all your concerns. Please feel free to tell how you all feel. I really hope that some of you even all of you would give them another chance. But sure will understand if you don’t.
We do have the same view about one award per car. That will be that way this year. They didn’t know that the Best of Show is dropped from the class they are in, now they do. The one new mustang that you are talking about with awards and book of places that it has been is my wifes car. She is proud of her car. She to is new to shows but that the way she is. The fact that it is 1 of 54 that was built is special to her. I myself don’t care about the dust collectors (trophies). We were a local at the show and won nothing, no big deal. The mustangs did have two different classes, 64-86 and 87-present. If the show does grow they would like to split alot of classes up. In 06 they were going to be only Ford show but figured to open it up to all makes & models. They didn’t want Anyone left out. So when you get flyers this year give them chance. Contact Sean Thompkins @ Gordie Boucher and give him some ideas. Not that they will be able to everything that all would like but it will give him something to think about. I to have ideas just from how other shows that we have to that seem to work. Got to go. I’ll check back tonight.
Thanks for the welcome. Yes I was helping at the Janesville Show. Again Gordie Boucher and I didn’t know there was a problem with the voting until weeks later some other people seen me at another show. I’m not happy that some people would be that shallow to such a think. I have been in touch with Gordie Boucher and told them of the concerns of other people of this. They told me ” It didn’t seem to look like that took place.” What ment was there wasn’t such a noticeable difference in the total votes casted with the amount of people that were there. No I do work for them. I have purchased cars from them. They are new at doing shows so they are learning what or what not to do. I for one will still help them and try to stop somethings that you all have voiced your concerns about. You to can help by helping them with ideas. Of coarse things will be a little different but with input from all, they would like this show grow and be liked by all. And you know as well as I do not all will be happy. I know they still plan on this Labor Day for 08 to have the show again. Sorry for late reply but with the weather ( I plow snow ) this is the first I been on the computer since sunday.
Hey Guys & Gals
I was at the show myself. I was parking cars all day. I had people tell me weeks after that they too thought that people were stuffing votes. I was not awhere of it and neither was Gordie Boucher. They will do things a little different in 08. It is a shame that people do this at a show that is peoples choice. Only thing I can say is that this was the second show for them so lets cut them some slack. As for one person winnig more than once for the same car that will not happen again. Insted of bashing them here voice your feeling to them. They were very happy with the turn out they had. One more thing is that some people were unhappy about the mustangs. The mustang were more or less the feature car, remember this a Ford dealer ship that didn’t charged us anything to show, eat,or drink. So I ask that you give them another shot.
Thanks for listening
mr_skeets
