View Full Version : American Tire is asking for Help!
ChevyKev
17 Apr 07, 10:23 am
As a club, American Tire has been very good to us. They have let us use their parking lot for car washes, for the truck show we participated in, and have given good deals to us. Anthony Rizzo has gone out of his way to help many of us. Now, they are asking for our help.
This Saturday, April 21st from 11AM to 1 PM
they are kicking off their "Spring Meltdown Sale"
They have asked if we could bring a collection of vehicles to put on display in their parking lot. They are thinking the front left corner - so as to be visible from the overpass, the Old Rich, and S. Cushman. There will be free sodas and chips, a radio station will be broadcasting live during that time, and they want to make a donation to the club for our support. :lol:
When I called Janine back I got her voicemail and so I said, "I can guarantee 20 rigs for a free set of boggers!" I paused and then said, "Ok, that probably won't work for you, but I'll mention it to the club anyway." When she called me back she had actually checked on 31" boggers to see if she could afford them in her marketing budget! :eek: :D Then, she said that she could make a donation to the club instead!
I'd like to get the ramp down there. I'd like as many of our members - and prospects - to use this as a time to come together and hang out, get some free snacks, help them with publicity, as well as advertising our club and do some stalking!
I'll be there with the Blazer.
I talked to Kelly who intends to come and hang out even though his rig is in the build process.
We need a flashier rig for the ramp - who can make it?
TJVigilante
17 Apr 07, 10:39 am
Flashier....what better than a near stock jeep pulling a 600 on the 30* ramp? :p
I'll probably show up to take a look around.
Flawed
17 Apr 07, 11:03 am
I think I should be able to make it as long as I don't have to work. I'll know for sure on friday.
I'll be there in the XJ. It's not flashy but will w be there none the less. I can disconnect shocks and ramp it also.
STOMPR
17 Apr 07, 01:31 pm
Dang this sounds like fun, I cannot make it as I will be participating in baseball assessments during that time, I am managing a team this summer and will be busy with that. Heres a thought/ question though ? Why not have a car wash at the same time since the crew will already be there and it most likely would be a bigger draw for AT ? Seems like a win win situation to me and even more money could be made for AO. Then maybe we could get the club trailer built. (had to throw the razz in there)
Not a bad idea. I would have trouble doing the car wash as I'll have three little ones with me one of which requires constant supervision.
ajpthng
17 Apr 07, 01:47 pm
If Eric has my TJ done I can have it their along with the wifes WJ. I've been wanting to ramp my TJ ever since I got the new lift on and Roses WJ just to see what it can do with the BB on it. As long as the weather is good you can count us in.
FlatBlackXJ
17 Apr 07, 02:40 pm
Kev you should talk them into 33's;)
ChevyKev
17 Apr 07, 03:40 pm
Kev you should talk them into 33's;)
holding out for the 38.5x11 Boggers for mud racing! :D
akdsmer
17 Apr 07, 04:03 pm
Then maybe we could get the club trailer built. (had to throw the razz in there)
What are you doing next Thursday night? :D
STOMPR
17 Apr 07, 04:08 pm
Next Thursday Night I will be at baseball practice, this I am dedicated to 3 nights a week already. Is there a lack of help on this project ?
akdsmer
17 Apr 07, 04:11 pm
Is there a lack of help on this project ?
Just saw that you were concerned.....:p :D
...I'm saving the :fishslap: for Geoff.
LawsonEOD
17 Apr 07, 04:26 pm
Sounds great free press for the Club and we help a Company that has always done the club right. I hope you guys can support this one fully with as many rigs as possible. If you can not make it maybe someone can shuttle the other rigs in and out to get more there. Just a thought.
John
Darkchild1723
17 Apr 07, 04:45 pm
No top No Doors No Dash But I'll be there.
74blazerboy
17 Apr 07, 05:12 pm
sounds good i will be there pending any jail time or work. the dodge aint big but she is sure pretty. i got the aor banner you all made for me when i was in iraq. im thinking strung between the cb antenes:D
Ronster
17 Apr 07, 05:29 pm
I plan on making this one if at all possible.
I wont be there the whole time. Maddi has her 4th b-day party that day. So I'll show up and be there for a while then I can leave the XJ there and come back for it later.
FlatBlackXJ
17 Apr 07, 06:03 pm
Next Thursday Night I will be at baseball practice, this I am dedicated to 3 nights a week already. Is there a lack of help on this project ?
You play in the Fairbanks Mens League?
AKMark
17 Apr 07, 09:24 pm
I can bring the FSJ with big AO letters in the back window. I will have to watch three kiddos, but I'll be there.
Jackrabbit
17 Apr 07, 10:55 pm
I'll be there w/Jeep, can some with a truck pick up the ramp if not I'll figure something out.
AKMark
18 Apr 07, 07:22 am
Oh yeah, I'll bring all the banners that I have here as well.
sevenslats
18 Apr 07, 08:34 am
I'm trying to get my Junk to this.
If we need, I'll haul the ramp.
STOMPR
18 Apr 07, 09:49 am
You play in the Fairbanks Mens League?
Nope I am Head coach of a 11-12 year old team
sevenslats
18 Apr 07, 01:30 pm
holding out for the 38.5x11 Boggers for mud racing! :D
http://www.alaska4x4network.com/showthread.php?t=28011
ChevyKev
18 Apr 07, 02:03 pm
slats,
Thanks for the link, still out of my price range - and I'm low on play money as I just arranged to buy an ATV form someone :rolleyes: :whistle:
If you could ahul the ramp that'd be great - It will save me form driving 2 vehicles down there.
sevenslats
18 Apr 07, 02:18 pm
I'd have paid to see you drive 2 vehicles, though.
akdsmer
18 Apr 07, 02:24 pm
I had planned on attending this, but I will have to bow out. I have some chores that are a must-do on both Saturday and Sunday. :(
:D Sweet glad to see all the team work. I may be able to come out and saw hey to all on saturday but I am sure I will be busy.
ChevyKev
19 Apr 07, 10:38 pm
How about a quick trip to the Wainwright play area after this!?!?!?!?
George stopped by and mentioned the possibility - I may be able to do that for a bit... but a tree house is my 1st priority this Saturday! :D
74blazerboy
19 Apr 07, 11:55 pm
im game for ftww after. i have been out there the last 2 days getting the dodge ready for sat. i have found a few spots with some nice mud still left thats not to deep for the stock guys too.
AKMark
20 Apr 07, 12:04 am
I'll take the FSJ out and see how many times I can get stuck.
Seriously, I'll go out and watch. I've never been to the play area at WW.
TJVigilante
20 Apr 07, 12:04 am
I'll bomb around FtWW on Saturday, no problemo.
It's a pretty neat spot mark....you don't have to go into the mud, you can stick to the Hill.
Flawed
20 Apr 07, 09:13 am
ftww play hills are easy for even a stock rig. As long as you know your limits you can have a good time. most mud is dry only leaving some rocks and hills to play on.
sevenslats
20 Apr 07, 04:57 pm
George,
Give me a call if no one else can do the ramp. I'll get it either tonight or tomorrow. I'd like to have it in place and the display vehicle on it before 1030.
I'll be there shortly after 10. Can't help with the ramp though
coldtaco
20 Apr 07, 06:19 pm
I might be able to make it. Was hoping to do a run tomorrow. Please see my new post in trail runs for an idea of a place to check out:)
naturalbornmudder
20 Apr 07, 06:25 pm
I am gonna try to make it. I nominate Joe's topless TJ for the ramp.
TJVigilante
20 Apr 07, 07:40 pm
Cool. :D
74blazerboy
20 Apr 07, 11:51 pm
well i might not make it now. blew a soft line on the right side front brake caliper tonight playing on ftww. nothing to serious. napa has the part and i just need to get up early enough to go get it and bleed the brakes. i should be there if all goes well. stupid design was the cause of the problem. from what i can tell it that the right front tire rubbed a hole in the line and i just happen to go out when i was playing. i also going to bring the mini dodge look alike and my rc rock crawler for show.
TJVigilante
21 Apr 07, 12:35 am
Well at least you made it home safely without your brakes. Get it done so we can wheel!
As far as the RC rock crawler, maybe people can bring rocks to the show so we can make a little rock garden for it? Give the kids a chance to get some wheeling in...maybe even the kids young at heart.
Jamakeit
21 Apr 07, 07:44 am
somebody put some pics up after the show please, this sounds like a good time.
AKMark
21 Apr 07, 07:54 am
Items that I am bringing with me.
AO banners
An at least somewhat clean FSJ
A HUGE Nascar RC car
3 kids that I hope will behave.
Possibly a DVD player for the kids.
93hummer
21 Apr 07, 09:38 am
I'll be there!!! See ya in an hour
TJVigilante
21 Apr 07, 10:29 am
I'm bringing a camera and a quite dirty, dented TJ with no top or doors. :D
Ronster
21 Apr 07, 02:58 pm
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naturalbornmudder
21 Apr 07, 05:51 pm
there was a good showing by AO at this and Janene and the American Tire crew was happy to see us out in force. Anthony came out and said hello between customers gettign work done, and it was good to see him again as well.
We had a mini-ramp off out there and fun was had by all. We had some carnage as Mel's rig blew a brake line. We also got to talk the club up to possible prospects as at least 4 different people came by interested in the club and what we are doing.
a visitor
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WANTED: For felonious sheep stealing, Ford loving, and underwear stealing thievery:
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Joe the picture ho
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David and Goliath
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I spy
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We need to get a gallery sub list for this one as a lot of cameras were out today.
TJVigilante
21 Apr 07, 07:54 pm
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The Hero Shot
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Flexin' like a Toyota Should...
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What the h@#$ color is it?
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All decked out for an Expedition...
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Showed up just in time:
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coldtaco
21 Apr 07, 09:40 pm
Well, kind of looking like I blew my left Bierfield :(The hub is fine. Haven't been able to open it up yet as I can't find the socket to take the big nut off. I think I have one? Made it home on my own power, at first I was not able to make left turns, had to back up to make it through a sharper left turn, Once I we got out to the main drag, I was able to make full left turn again. Thanks to Kev and George for following me home. Thanks to all the other guys that helped get me up the hill.
Anyone got any other pics of my cruiser flexing and of the Rav?
TJVigilante
21 Apr 07, 11:39 pm
I got the Rav4, but you were up and down too quick to take a pic.
That was Sweet Thanks Guys! Was nice to see all of you!
Sorry I could not have hung out more but there will be some more festivitys this summer Thinking another 4X4/Truck show/car wash/Barbique soon.....:D
This should be a great summer.
Again to all that showed up Thank you very much and if I can help ya in any way Feel free to get a hold of me.See Admin for details.
Anthony R.
American Tire South Cushman.
TJVigilante
22 Apr 07, 12:07 am
If you do something else...perhaps tossing a word in with the radio guys about us would be in the cards? :p
It was fun, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
ChevyKev
22 Apr 07, 06:44 am
If you do something else...perhaps tossing a word in with the radio guys about us would be in the cards? :p
Kodi said he heard us on the radio - so apparently the radio guys mentioned us at least once.
Was a good time. Thanks to Anthony, Jeanine, and Am Tire for the invite and donation to the club.
Thanks to all who came out and chatted things up. Was nice to get to know some of the prospects a bit as well as meeting new folks.
Thanks to those who went wheeling afterwards as well. Sorry I had to go so soon, but the tree house is now functional for the kiddos. Needs a few suports and hand rails and... I think this will be like a rig - never quite done with something always to add.... but at least they can play in it!
If you do something else...perhaps tossing a word in
It was mentioned a few times on the radio and I must have told 5-6 folks that asked who you guys were.:D It wont be the last time. We have a lot more fun to come.
naturalbornmudder
22 Apr 07, 07:45 am
I am glad to be able to do our thing to help A.T. as they have been able to help us for the past couple of years with car washes, truck shows, etc. plus folks come out and see us and ask what we are about and all.
TJVigilante
22 Apr 07, 10:02 am
It was mentioned a few times on the radio and I must have told 5-6 folks that asked who you guys were.:D It wont be the last time. We have a lot more fun to come.
Must have missed it. :oops:
Glad all went well. I sure wish I could've spent more time hanging out and BS'ing than fixing the XJ but oh well. Atleast now all my brake lines have been replaced.
TJVigilante
07 May 07, 05:49 pm
Video of Kevin and Nate, finishing up with Geoff's Gangsta Lean
right click (http://www.a11eur0.com/pictures/Offroad/Video/flex.wmv)
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