Pros Picks

[Bob Johnson]

Hey Bob wait till you hear this. They don't pick the winner at Dallas anymore for the Truck of the Year Early, they pick finalist at multiple events. They entered the truck in the trick truck corral at Nashville for a chance at the finalist spot and they were overlooked again. The pick went to a Studebaker pickup. I don't know why they can't win.

Oh my..I didn't know that..I saw the little Stude truck.it was neat but nothing like the Willys. That is alarming. I have met the owner and he is a very nice man. He's having a bad ride. If that truck doesn't win early truck of the year, something is bad wrong. Are you telling me he's not even qualified for the truck finals? Maybe they're going to make him bring it to a few more shows to qualify. It is a good draw..maybe they think it's a little overdone..Good friend of mine Mike Hughes was in the great 8 at Autorama and won the Millwinders award in Houston,came to Columbus and didn't even get a pity pick. He was heartbroken. I know we all say this and that about awards, but grown men get their feathers ruffled just like little kids, probably even worse. Anyone that tells you it doesn't mean anything to him, is full of it more than likely. It is very rewarding for others to see your work and appreciate the finished product. I know you don't need their approval, but it does feel good knowing others appreciate your efforts.I know too many guys that have been jacked out of shape over their cars not getting picked. I've seen many act like spoiled brats. I've bit my tongue in the past, but on this Cuda, I don't think I could have taken another overlook. That shi** at Year One still infuriates me to this day.

[Slammed58Buick]

Oh my..I didn't know that..I saw the little Stude truck.it was neat but nothing like the Willys. That is alarming. I have met the owner and he is a very nice man. He's having a bad ride. If that truck doesn't win early truck of the year, something is bad wrong. Are you telling me he's not even qualified for the truck finals? Maybe they're going to make him bring it to a few more shows to qualify. It is a good draw..maybe they think it's a little overdone..Good friend of mine Mike Hughes was in the great 8 at Autorama and won the Millwinders award in Houston,came to Columbus and didn't even get a pity pick. He was heartbroken. I know we all say this and that about awards, but grown men get their feathers ruffled just like little kids, probably even worse. Anyone that tells you it doesn't mean anything to him, is full of it more than likely. It is very rewarding for others to see your work and appreciate the finished product. I know you don't need their approval, but it does feel good knowing others appreciate your efforts.I know too many guys that have been jacked out of shape over their cars not getting picked. I've seen many act like spoiled brats. I've bit my tongue in the past, but on this Cuda, I don't think I could have taken another overlook. That shi** at Year One still infuriates me to this day.

Couldn't agree with you more. I talked to Steve Legens Saturday night at Columbus and he said they had not qualified for the truck of the year early. He said at Nashville the Goodguys Representatives came over and strongly suggested that he pull the truck over to the trick truck corral because they were going to pick a finalist for truck of the year early. So he took it over there thinking alright I just might get the pick and low and behold they gave it cool commercial and gave the finalist pick to the Stude. Don't know what the deal is there. Steve and his crew are some of the nicest guys around, I can't imagine that they have upset someone to the point that they have been black balled. Who knows?

[Bob Johnson]

Couldn't agree with you more. I talked to Steve Legens Saturday night at Columbus and he said they had not qualified for the truck of the year early. He said at Nashville the Goodguys Representatives came over and strongly suggested that he pull the truck over to the trick truck corral because they were going to pick a finalist for truck of the year early. So he took it over there thinking alright I just might get the pick and low and behold they gave it cool commercial and gave the finalist pick to the Stude. Don't know what the deal is there. Steve and his crew are some of the nicest guys around, I can't imagine that they have upset someone to the point that they have been black balled. Who knows?

How many other shows have a finalist pick? If he doesn't win it it will be as big a FU as when the 67 Blazer PU of mine that was started by Lil John and worked on by Boyd and finished by Alan Johnson lost to a $25K 71 Silver Chevy pick up in Dallas a few years ago. I wonder if the Goodguys people know that the truck hasn't qualified? I know Legens and the owner have put their heart and soul into that truck..I really feel for them..and unfortunately I know the feeling very well..

[Slammed58Buick]

How many other shows have a finalist pick? If he doesn't win it it will be as big a FU as when the 67 Blazer PU of mine that was started by Lil John and worked on by Boyd and finished by Alan Johnson lost to a $25K 71 Silver Chevy pick up in Dallas a few years ago. I wonder if the Goodguys people know that the truck hasn't qualified? I know Legens and the owner have put their heart and soul into that truck..I really feel for them..and unfortunately I know the feeling very well..

There are only 2 other shows they could qualify at. Pleasanton West Coast Nats and Texas. Chances are Bob they won't get qualifed and I don't think Goodguys really cares. You know as well as I do that this thing is 100% polotics. That what has become the foundation for this hobby/sport/biz. Not the first time someone has been screwed and it surely won't be the last.

[WEAVER]

There are only 2 other shows they could qualify at. Pleasanton West Coast Nats and Texas. Chances are Bob they won't get qualifed and I don't think Goodguys really cares. You know as well as I do that this thing is 100% polotics. That what has become the foundation for this hobby/sport/biz. Not the first time someone has been screwed and it surely won't be the last.

Don't forget the nsra and some of there biased reginal picks

[Bob Johnson]

There are only 2 other shows they could qualify at. Pleasanton West Coast Nats and Texas. Chances are Bob they won't get qualifed and I don't think Goodguys really cares. You know as well as I do that this thing is 100% polotics. That what has become the foundation for this hobby/sport/biz. Not the first time someone has been screwed and it surely won't be the last.

He absolutely needs to go to Texas. I'd have to see it to believe it if that truck doesn't win...The 57 Red Ford probably has the late sewed up..I truly believe there's less politics in the Goodguys picks than there is in any other type car competition.

[Bob Johnson]

Don't forget the nsra and some of there biased reginal picks

I don't know too much about the regional picks, but their Louisville picks are pretty good. Only problem I had with it is the judges are told to pick cars they like the most, not the best cars. So say if some of the judges just didn't like the build style of the Willys, it could be beat by cars of much less quality..

[ScotI]

.... it will be as big a FU as when the 67 Blazer PU of mine that was started by Lil John and worked on by Boyd and finished by Alan Johnson lost to a $25K 71 Silver Chevy pick up in Dallas a few years ago....

I'm curious . . .... Are you saying that 71 pick-up was not @ the same level of craftsmanship as your blazer/truck?

[Bob Johnson]

I'm curious . . .... Are you saying that 71 pick-up was not @ the same level of craftsmanship as your blazer/truck?

not even the same stratosphere..The Blazer truck had a one off Lil John Buttera built Chassis and suspension. Tons of metal mods and one off custom pieces..couldn't build that truck for $300K. The 55 Ford Truck with the Lexus Motor was a super nice truck. He came up to me afterward and said, You were robbed. I answered..How about you..I could have seen how someone could have picked the Ford, but the 71 Chevy with the Cloudy Silver paint, and the Seats poking up in the back window just wasn't a high quality piece at all. I see you're from Texas.You must know the guy or truck..he's from around there

[WEAVER]

not even the same stratosphere..The Blazer truck had a one off Lil John Buttera built Chassis and suspension. Tons of metal mods and one off custom pieces..couldn't build that truck for $300K. The 55 Ford Truck with the Lexus Motor was a super nice truck. He came up to me afterward and said, You were robbed. I answered..How about you..I could have seen how someone could have picked the Ford, but the 71 Chevy with the Cloudy Silver paint, and the Seats poking up in the back window just wasn't a high quality piece at all. I see you're from Texas.You must know the guy or truck..he's from around there

Bob i know which truck your talking about it looked like shaved ass.(i dig trucks as much as cars) I keep track of all types

[ScotI]

not even the same stratosphere.
I see you're from Texas.You must know the guy or truck..he's from around there

Yep, I know of the truck. I actually saw it years ago in the guys shop when he first started on it but I do not know the owner personally. My friends shop was just located in the same warehouse structure.

I'll just say I liked them both. But.... one was more appealing for the average joe, the other for the high-end crowd.

[Bob Johnson]

Bob i know which truck your talking about it looked like shaved ass.(i dig trucks as much as cars) I keep track of all types

I have a 66 Ford Pick-up for sale now..with a Super Cobra Jet 429 Super detailed truck that is of higher quality than that 71 and I'll take $23,500 for it. it runs and drives as good as it looks..very fresh too..underside is slick as the top side..

[WhirlingDurvish]

Don't forget the nsra and some of there biased reginal picks

Ya mean the National Society of Retired As*****'*, they don't know a nice car when they see it.