My Trip To Dallas

[GBodyGMachine]

This thread is about community.
Monday of last week I started my trip to Dallas. I went on Business and will be going back next week to finish up. I didn’t know anyone in the area so I started asking around to try and find something to do. I got an intriguing response from a gentleman named Jerry. You may know him as "The Camtender".
The week started out very nice with 80 degree weather and no back breaking work for me. When I arrived in Dallas I gave Jerry a call. He offered to pick me up from my hotel and promised to show me a good time. Sure why not I thought. I could use a night out. I had no idea what I was in for.
Jerry picked me up at my hotel around 4:30 in the afternoon. We started our trek to his home which was about 45-50 min away. On the way talking about life and cars. Pulling into his driveway I began to get excited, I know what is inside. Jerry’s beautiful 68 Camaro. Looking at the build book on the way I though I was going to see a car setup for drag racing, but to my surprise he had started converting it into an open road car. Brilliant paint color and excellent craftsmanship. This car was brand new.
Jerry and I went inside for a drink and took a moment to watch a DVD. This man is proud of his car and he should be. Fully restored and modified in just over a year. Seeing the car in action on film mad my heart race. I couldn’t wait for what was next. Jerry had offered me a ride across Dallas to Bone Daddy’s Restaurant. I couldn’t wait.
The car is mean. 509ci sure does sound great, when you first fire it up. Entering the car I was surprised how comfortable it was. The roll cage was custom tailored to allow easy access to the racing seats and five point harnesses. Everything had its place from the gauges to the Fire Suppression System handle, Scary.
The ride was awesome, like a 68 should feel. Glued to the highway we sped off to dinner. Meeting with his buddy Will for dinner the cowboy hospitality kicked in. I was not aloud to pay for anything. Jerry was quick to get us a table in a Packed hot spot. So called HOT BABES were waiting to split their table with us. Just so happened my grandfather would have fit right in. Two 60 year old females waited for our company. Thanks Jerry.
After a great meal it was back to the 5-point harnesses and on the way to the hotel.
What I loved most about the car was the feeling I had riding in it. This Show Car belongs on the road. And believe me he drives it. I appreciated that. After arriving at the hotel Jerry was quick to ruin the brick pavers out front as the car disappeared into the night.


The point of this Thread is two fold. One to say thank you for a great time Jerry. I could not have had a better time. Two is to remind us that we belong to a community. Many of us will never meet, some of us will. But what a place to hang out. A week and a half ago I knew no one from Texas. Now I have made a great contact and a friend. So I am extending an invitation to anyone visiting the Detroit area, look me up if you need a tour guide I will be happy to help you out.

Thanks,

Jeff

[ScotI]

Very cool. Sounds like you had a great trip!

[GBodyGMachine]

I had alot of fun there.
Jeff

[F70t/a]

Any pics of the car? I have met a few guys from here, So I would agree. We have a great bunch of car guys.

[the camtender]

Jeff,I'm glad I got the opprotunity to meet with you last week and that you enjoyed hanging out with some older guys and girls(sorry about the HOT BABES,I've always been cheap when it comes to spending money on girls.Get what you pay for right?)lol.
Thanks for your compliments on my car.Your right,I'm very proud of it,I've put alot of time into her,and now reaping the benefits.
Your car/build sounded like your'e not taken any prisoners.You certainly seen to have the knowledge and skills to GET 'R DONE !
Who knows,maybe one day I'll get to ride in it too.
Hope all goes well with your house,family,and business affairs.You seem to be pretty grounded,so I can only think the best is just around the corner for you.
Well,got go for now.Take care

Jerry

[zbugger]

I agree. And it's good to see you've seen the same thing I have. In fact, I've made one of my best friends in life through this site. I've made more friends through this site than I did in elementary school and high school combined. There area a lot of great people on the board. That's why we see it as a family as well as a great resource.

[GBodyGMachine]

TTT because my sister is going to visit Dallas next week and I wanted her to try Bone Daddys. Hope its still around.

[Rhino]

I'll be heading off to Dallas in a few weeks, I'll have to keep that place in mind. It looks like they do have 3 locations in the Dallas area. http://www.bonedaddys.com/locations.aspx

[steemin]

Great story.
That is part of what makes this a special place

Scott

[dropit69]

great friends is what its about ..ive been to bone daddys ill have to post some pics..some really nice outfits there..:-)

[tx n ca]

That is an awesome story. Thank you for sharing/ reminding me what it is all about. I am new here. I keep to my self for the most part and study things on my own and form my oppions. Stepping out like you did is awesome and to meet such a great person, kudo's.

[mc84_zz4]

Great hospitality & camaraderie y'all!
It's funny, but folks you meet on a site like this, you will notice you have so much more in common than other folks you meet, like you said GBody, community.
Great stuff!

[GBodyGMachine]

I have not spent much time on this site in the past few years. It became over run with 69 camaro guys for a while. BUT, I love the community.

[youngdeezy]

not to be a cheese ball but there's a lot of good people on this site and i'm the new guy around here. Gmachine nice post and good to hear you had such a wonderful time. Now Mr.Zbugger I've seen your post around and your a local to me and 1 of the types of guys i know i would get along with and have great convo. Its only a matter of time before we connect

I agree. And it's good to see you've seen the same thing I have. In fact, I've made one of my best friends in life through this site. I've made more friends through this site than I did in elementary school and high school combined. There area a lot of great people on the board. That's why we see it as a family as well as a great resource.