Pigeon Forge TN Event a Must

[WS6]

just to be clear. are we talking the end of september 06 or 07? i might have a little something something to bring even this year. wouldnt be really protouring but itll be cool. nothings even started yet so its all just in planning and dreaming stages.

[Bill Howell]

Sept. 14-17,2006

[vanzuuk1]

Bill I have been meaning to tell you since steves call, the goat sounds awesome.

[Bill Howell]

Bill I have been meaning to tell you since steves call, the goat sounds awesome.

That is just a bad bearing in the alternator whinning. Remember, I am the Poser.......

[vanzuuk1]

I dont know , I heard steve stop in mid sentence a few times and remind you "manual means manual, theres no rev limiter!" a few times.

[Steve Chryssos]

We had a blast tuning that 4L80. When we were done, it was as though we'd swapped engines. That's how much power was was being lost thru the base calibration. Those blown LS1's are sweet!
And now, in automatic mode, it shifts exactly when and how firmly Bill prefers. Exactly to his liking. I got a real kick out of tuning one of my customers' cars in person as opposed to just giving advice over the phone.

[Steve68]

Personal customer service, gotta love it !!!!!!!

[ProdigyCustoms]

. I would love to do the cruise maybe on Friday afternoon this year so everyone can enjoy the carshow too.

I guess we will really see if any cars have overheating problems again huh, LOL! It's gonna be hott in September!

[TUBED]

Both weekends in Sept. 05 were really mild, not very hot. The back roads are the way to go, there's many options. You'll enjoy yourselves for sure.

Gerald

[scogin918]

Two words - APPLE BARN!

[67SSDan]

Ah yes... the Apple Barn is awesome!

Hey Bill, my email has been on the fritz so I don't know if you got the one I sent to you saying that if you need help putting stuff together / getting ready let me know. I'll be glad to pitch in!

[Bill Howell]

Thanks Dan, I will keep that in mind as time gets closer.
Apple Barn is ok, but will be a bitch to get to during the rod run, I will come up with something as good but easier to get too. I did get the drag strip rented yesterday, so all is good. I will try and get the hotel set up today, everyone will need to get their reservations in early though as rooms will be a premium that weekend.

Gerald is right, by then the weather has started to cool some, not like June.

[scogin918]

Bill, what is the name of the soda/ice cream shop near the artisan's village? My wife and visited Pigeon Forge and happened upon this place as well as a local lunch-time spot that were just awesome.

[BMullin]

after i graduated high school in Ashland, Oregon in 1991 i decided to travel the country. I left Ashland with 300.00 in a 1965 ford truck with a 15' travel trailer. I stopped in Los Angeles with under 100.00 in my pocket i got some work as a carpenter 2 weeks later i got paid and i was gone....of to the next town and the next job. I did this for almost a year before finding myself in Morristown TN just a hop away from Ober Gatlinburgh, Pigeon Forge, Seveirville, and oh yes Dollywood. Of all the places ive seen there is nothing quite like Eastern TN and the Smoky Mtns. The people are just, well, good people. I ended up staying in TN for 3 years and worked for a company in Morristown (McGuffin Truss). To all of you who have never been.......GO......it will be one of the most memorable trips you will ever take and you will thank me later....

Billy

[Bill Howell]

Bill, what is the name of the soda/ice cream shop near the artisan's village? My wife and visited Pigeon Forge and happened upon this place as well as a local lunch-time spot that were just awesome.

You talking Gatlinburg? or Pigeon Forge?

[Bill Howell]

after i graduated high school in Ashland, Oregon in 1991 i decided to travel the country. I left Ashland with 300.00 in a 1965 ford truck with a 15' travel trailer. I stopped in Los Angeles with under 100.00 in my pocket i got some work as a carpenter 2 weeks later i got paid and i was gone....of to the next town and the next job. I did this for almost a year before finding myself in Morristown TN just a hop away from Ober Gatlinburgh, Pigeon Forge, Seveirville, and oh yes Dollywood. Of all the places ive seen there is nothing quite like Eastern TN and the Smoky Mtns. The people are just, well, good people. I ended up staying in TN for 3 years and worked for a company in Morristown (McGuffin Truss). To all of you who have never been.......GO......it will be one of the most memorable trips you will ever take and you will thank me later....

Billy

Small world Billy, I have bought trusses from McGuffin. I also buy equipment from Massengill. Sounds like you need to move back and me get you on the Tourism Dept. lol

Some people were born here and take this place for granted. I chose to move and live here about ten years ago now, for the same reasons you mentioned, just a great place to be. I try never to take the mountains for granted and always try to at least once a day, have a good look at them.

[BMullin]

I do miss the calm manner in which everything is done down there. it seems everyone around here is always in a hurry, never really taking the time to just relax and take a deep breath. I will eventually move back that way, probably to retire and get away from all the hurry up and wait mentality.

[WS6]

i was in highlands, NC on sunday. felt like taking a bike ride and next thing i know im in NC. man i love, love , love that area up there. im hoping ill be able to make it to this event, but we will see

[Wildron]

can't wait for this to happen.bill i'll have both of my f-bodies there.unless i blow the black 1 up again.between now and then

[Bill Howell]

Since this thread is active, I thought I would post a link about hotel reservations I got set up today. Here is the link.

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...410#post142410

Ron's post reminds me of something. Even if you do not have a "Protouring" car, you are still certainly welcomed. We have no test you must pass other than being a member. We had a great mix of cars last year and would like to see the same this year.
I know that the local forum Ron, Buck, Travis,Scott and I are members of will have a strong contingent of late model f-bodies there. If fact, there are several grudge matches being set up. Like Ron, I can not wait.