Protouring Raffle Poll

[Bill Howell]

I have enjoyed reading all the comments here. As everyone can see, there are alot of issues to address here before any tickets go on sell.
However I feel we can work through them.
As for what parts we would use, I am sure whatever venders stepped up first would be on board. Hopefully some of them that lurk here will see the potential of this and step up. When you are looking for donated parts, it is hard to kick a gift horse in the teeth.
Of course, no decision has been made about who would build it, but I will assure everyone that Frank has much more experience with raffles than anyone else who has stepped up so he will certainly be involved with that part of the promotion. I know that his shop is swamped with work at the moment, and not sure he has the time, even if we wanted him to do it, but that is not an issue at the moment anyway.
SEMA 2006 would be the planned give away date, so as everyone can see, this is something that must start soon.
Mike, I agree with you 100% that members here should be involved in some of the decisions and direction of the build. Certainly, we could not build something that would rival the mule, but this will be a car anyone here would be proud to own.
As with any give away, there would be a tax consequence for the winner. No different than hitting the jackpot at the slots, or winning a car off the radio. That is a fact of life and I for one do not want the tax man on me.
Tony, Travis and others, I hear you about the 69 Camaro choice. As Steve pointed out, like it or not it is the hot item right now and so many aftermarket parts out there that it just makes sense to build one for our first car. Everyone knows that I like 69's too, but surely understands they are not my first choice. However, I just think we would get the best bang for the buck with one. If this one is a hit though, the next one would be something different.
Lastly let me add this, I am just throwing things out there right now, trying to get a feel of where this is heading. I am in no way speaking for Larry, Ralph or anyone else, just gathering information. I do feel this is something that will work, but also am a realist and know that the homework has to be done first.
Thanks again for all the imput and feel free to add to this discussion as you think of things.