Starting a Florida Club !

[crfinc]

Ok, now that I have your attention, I hope I don't offend anyone by posting this (my being the new guy and all).

Below I am going to post some reasons why a FL Club would be a GREAT idea. Priority reasons listed first....

1. Only thing that beats a cold beer is a cold beer in good company.

2. A great way to meet and see everyones setups first hand.

3. I gotta learn something about these trucks before mine breaks [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bleh.gif[/img]

4. Florida is LOADED with daily driven diesel trucks.

5. Only thing that beats a good BBQ, is a good BBQ in good company.

6. Last and not least, see #1 and #5.

Reasons I am trying to start this thing...

A. I don't have a time clock to punch, and I travel the entire state every week. Could meet up with folks easier thab most.


B. More friends, less enemies

C. See #1 @ the top.


Anyhoo, was thinking if those who are interested can either e-mail me or post to this thread we can get a feel for how many PSD freeks we would have. Then, if that goes well, we would need a name, gotta be a cool one though [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img], no sissy [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] names. After that, see where everyone lives, and start by throwing together a Hooters Day deal nearest the largest population of members.

My email is... crfinc@netzero.net
Cell is... 352-653-9861
Name is .... Sonny <---nickname, real name is Carl

Hey Dave....... Cheers from Ocala Fl. !! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[DaveBey]

Sonny -- Good to hear some interest for a Florida club. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] Here is a list of some of the guys in the central Florida area:

scottginfla - Scott in Sorrento
ThunderFord66 - David in Ocoee
Gaskett - Glenn in Melbourne
lagerhead - Steve in Palm Bay
bulrid8 - Clayton in Live Oak

For a central Florida group, I always thought Central Florida Ford Diesels (CFLFD) or something like that. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

I live in Orlando (MetroWest area) but work in Lake Mary. I-4 every day to and from work, woo-hoo! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

I am down for whatever on the weekends. I think there is a truck pull October 9th in Lakeland a bunch of people are thinking about going to.

Cheers from Orlando, FL! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Dave

[75f100]

hey, don't forget us few farther south [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]

and don't forget theres a pull coming up in oct in lakeland.

its posted.

[John H]

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hey, don't forget us few farther south [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img][ QUOTE ]


I am down in Clearwater but would be interested as well.

[KML]

I'd be interested as well, I travel a LOT but could try.

John, Where are you at??

[pabrannan]

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Ok, now that I have your attention, I hope I don't offend anyone by posting this (my being the new guy and all).

Below I am going to post some reasons why a FL Club would be a GREAT idea. Priority reasons listed first....

1. Only thing that beats a cold beer is a cold beer in good company.

2. A great way to meet and see everyones setups first hand.

3. I gotta learn something about these trucks before mine breaks [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bleh.gif[/img]

4. Florida is LOADED with daily driven diesel trucks.

5. Only thing that beats a good BBQ, is a good BBQ in good company.

6. Last and not least, see #1 and #5.

Reasons I am trying to start this thing...

A. I don't have a time clock to punch, and I travel the entire state every week. Could meet up with folks easier thab most.


B. More friends, less enemies

C. See #1 @ the top.


Anyhoo, was thinking if those who are interested can either e-mail me or post to this thread we can get a feel for how many PSD freeks we would have. Then, if that goes well, we would need a name, gotta be a cool one though [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img], no sissy [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] names. After that, see where everyone lives, and start by throwing together a Hooters Day deal nearest the largest population of members.

My email is... crfinc@netzero.net
Cell is... 352-653-9861
Name is .... Sonny <---nickname, real name is Carl

Hey Dave....... Cheers from Ocala Fl. !! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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You live close to a club that is in Jacksonville, sorry forget the name of it, maybe someone will chime in.

Paul B

[powerboatr]

there is already a big one near you in Jacksonville
nfsda.com
north florida super duty association
if it helps

[ddog]

I'd be interested. Assuming no ones done anything dumb on I-75, Ocala is about 3 hours for me.Haven't seen him post in a while but TurboHans is from Cape Coral as well (SW Fl).Gotta go back and look at user names but there is another PSD vanner in Orlando (Bork, I think)and one in Sebastian Fl (on east coast).Another one in Naples Fl. That is of course if your including PSD vans in the Club. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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we would need a name, gotta be a cool one though , no sissy names.

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Ok heres what I have off the cuff: Using the old abbreviation for Florida which is "FLA" and childlike spelling, How about
Florida Superduty Klub or FLASK [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
Florida Powerstrokes or FLAPS
Florida PSD Owners Group or FLAPSDOG
or maybe a multi-line club: Diesel Owners Group or DOG

Starting too think too hard, but would like to see how this plays out. Good Idea [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]

[crfinc]

Here is what I come up with...

7 replies to post, 12 potential members, 5 of those say they are interested.

Lakeland truck pull coming up, would be a good place to start. Anyone got the low down on it? I see that its on the 9th of Oct., how about times and directions?

If we could get a list of those who are going to the pull, we could always meet up, tell lies, and brag.

I must apologize about the travel and distance for some. I travel constanly, so it is an everyday thing for me. No biggie to hop in the truck and drive 2 or 3 hours to meet with a customer and hear them complain for 15 minutes, so driving to truck shows/pulls or whatever it is pertaining to a PSD club would be an enjoyment for me.

Anyhoo, I am up for the truck pull in lakeland on the 9th, anyone else care to go?

Could also use that info about it. Tim you live there, any help would be nice.

[75f100]

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Could also use that info about it. Tim you live there, any help would be nice.

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straight off there site........
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Old School Sled Pulling Returns to Central FL on Sunday, October 9th at Lakeland Motorsports Park. Don’t miss all the action and excitement as some of the baddest trucks in FL do battle against the sled, and each other! Gates will open at 9:00am, pulling will start at 11:00am. Admission is $10 per adult, kids 10 and under get in free. Bring your coolers, tents, chairs, portable AC units, generators, etc. Leave the pets and 4-Wheelers at home. Concessions will be available, along with Trucks Gone Wild Volume 1 DVD’s. Volume 2 is set for release at the end of October. This event will kick off the Trucks Gone Wild Fall Season! Below are the five (5) classes and the order in which they will run.

1. 6750 lb max.
DOT Tires / Cut Tires Allowed / 26” Hitch Height

2. Diesel 10,000 lb max.
DOT Tires / Cut Tires Allowed / 26” Hitch Height

3. V-Tread 10,000 lb max. 4. 8000 lb max.
DOT Tires / Cut Tires Allowed / 41” Hitch Height <font color="red"> this ought to be good [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] </font>

5. OPEN…OPEN…OPEN
Weigh it up… Cheat all you want… Shut your mouth…

General Information
$20.00 per Pull
Two (2) Pulls per Class Max
Two (2) Classes Maximum/truck
NO REFUNDS after Class Starts
6 Tires max. per vehicle
Rules may change if needed <font color="red">(this part i worry about [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img])
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For questions and trash talking, go to the bulletin board at www.chuckstrucks.net





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[pabrannan]

I think that PSDs and Superduties, wether vans, trucks, or excursions should be included. We had a quasi club not long ago and had a V-10 superduty guy that like to join in. Heck anybody would be welcome, as long as they liked being around dieselheads.

Paul B

[John H]

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I'd be interested as well, I travel a LOT but could try.

John, Where are you at??

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Near the St. Pete/Clearwater airport.