The 50th Anniversary of the Dodge Charger. *Cannonball*

[BB1]

I propose on this day 1/9/09 that on the 50th Anniversary of the Dodge Charger [2016] (which is also my 50th birth year) we show the automotive world our passion for our cars by running coast to coast in our Chargers.

All years welcome from 1966 to 2016 from New York City to San Diego. Most of us will have to drive back so it might cover 8 thousand miles.

Will it be tough, 
Will we make it? 

Visualize a Thunder Run with thousands of Charger taking up all lanes of the road, and gas pumps.
People from all walks of life, from the 4 corners of the earth; We will RIDE!!

We could raise money for some cause per mile, get trophies for, hard luck, never lifted the hood, the omg I'm on fire trophies.

Lets think about it, we need a stadium staging area, the media will be there, and celebrities.
It will be the biggest thing in our life times.

RRRRRR you read to Rumble.

Daytonas, 500, General lees, DHCM, Bullitts.

For the best Automotive name in History.

[moparstuart]

  good idea , I'm in for the kansas stretch at least .

[Ghoste]

I'll start shovelling the snow away from the garage door now.  I should have the car out in a fwe hours or so. 

[BB1]

I will be in late Spring 2016.   

[69bronzeT5]

I'm in for sure....BC down the US west coast.

[Hemidog]

Are you sure gas will exist in 2016? 
Do it NOW!

[BB1]

How about a trial run for the 45 anniversary. 

We have to wait till Cody gets his Charger running. 

I'll leave it up to you guys, I'm just putting it out there.

[69bronzeT5]

We have to wait till Cody gets his Charger running. 

Give or take...a few years.

[500hp_440]

im game!
just wait till I'm rolling, shouldnt be long
it will be like the Gumball 3000 but with some of the most ballsy cars out there, Id better star saving my lunch money now so I can pay for gas!

[WingCharger]

I might have a Duster by then, can I run it?

[Ghoste]

Chargers only young 'un, otherwise it might as well be the Hot Rod Power Tour.

[WingCharger]

I might have a 318 maybe...

[Magnumcharger]

I might have mine done by then....

[resq302]

sounds like fun if it goes through NJ.  I might be up for a stretch.

[PocketThunder]

Was New York to San Diego the original route driven in the Cannon Ball run movie?

[moparjohn]

You guys KNOW I'm in.

[moparstuart]

Was New York to San Diego the original route driven in the Cannon Ball run movie?

I like the gum ball ralley better

[Finn]

Whoohoo! I'm in...though I really think it should start on the west coast for once. I need to put some miles on this bitch.

[Topher]

The 45th is already planned to be in Kansas City Mo. and is being aligned by John Culinberk. I've missed the last 2 due to financial woes. I am hoping against hope to make it to the 45th. I'll have to return to the original plans on another forum to make sure of the date and location. I'll put it up when I find it.

Now about the 50th. A buddy and myself have been kicking around the idea of setting it up at the new Z Max drag strip in Charlotte. It's right across from Charlotte Motor Speedway(Lowe's Motor Speedway to young'ns), is convenient to Mooresville, which is home to alot of race shops, and there's lots and lots of shopping venues for the missuses to occupy their time whilst the gents get there ears, eyes, and bellies full of stories, sights(ever hear the term G.R.I.T.S?), and good bbq and did I mention frosty cold adult beverages?  

[moparstuart]

 Kansas city   yes let us know  ? 

[WingCharger]

How about 50 States...
wait, that wouldn't work.

[rick.d]

I"ll bring some ballast resistors

[Tilar]

I"ll bring some ballast resistors

That many mopars in one stretch, you might want a trunkload of them. =)

[C_stripes]

By then I will have one.  I would be in for the WHOLE stretch.  Wing,  you can ride with me.  I want a 68 or 70. Depending on what charger I get. It would be a R/T clone and would be built to my liking.

Later,  Jeremy

[69bronzeT5]

By then I will have one.  I would be in for the WHOLE stretch.  Wing,  you can ride with me.  I want a 68 or 70. Depending on what charger I get. It would be a R/T clone and would be built to my liking.

Later,  Jeremy

Jeremy, I'll meet up with you with my Charger too. I'll be in for the whole stretch too!

[C_stripes]

Nice.  We could meet up in Montana and cruise to NYC going threw detroit, depending on how crazy that place is.

[Todd Wilson]

I propose on this day 1/9/09 that on the 50th Anniversary of the Dodge Charger [2016] (which is also my 50th birth year) we show the automotive world our passion for our cars by running coast to coast in our Chargers.

Man you are old dude!


Todd

[Tilar]

I propose on this day 1/9/09 that on the 50th Anniversary of the Dodge Charger [2016] (which is also my 50th birth year) we show the automotive world our passion for our cars by running coast to coast in our Chargers.

Man you are old dude!


Todd

   I'll be 59.

Damn man, I'll be old!   

[C_stripes]

I'll be 32        lol

[Ghoste]

I"ll bring some ballast resistors

For those still using them of course. 

[charger490]

i will be dead .but i can go talk to Brock yates to see if he could help. brock only live a few miles from me and he still has the challenger in his barn

[WingCharger]

I'll be 23!

By then I will have one.  I would be in for the WHOLE stretch.  Wing,  you can ride with me.  I want a 68 or 70. Depending on what charger I get. It would be a R/T clone and would be built to my liking.

Later,  Jeremy

How would that work? 
Thanks!

[C_stripes]

What do you mean how will it work?   You will sit in the passanger side and program the gps.      lol

I was just offering that if you don't have a charger and want to go, you could catch a ride or flight to where ever I was and hop in with me and ride out the trip.

[FLG]

Ill be 27 by then and the charger better be done WAYYYY before that  

Everyone down for hitting up the drags too

[WingCharger]

What do you mean how will it work?   You will sit in the passanger side and program the gps.      lol

I was just offering that if you don't have a charger and want to go, you could catch a ride or flight to where ever I was and hop in with me and ride out the trip.

I was wondering, how the heck would I ride with you when I am in Ohio, and you are in Utah?

[C_stripes]

AIRPLANE             

Also,   Check your math bud.   lol.      14+7=  ?      Hint: not 23     Hahaha

[WingCharger]

AIRPLANE             

Also,   Check your math bud.   lol.      14+7=  ?      Hint: not 23     Hahaha

Thought it was still 2008.

[Topher]

From the 1st Gen site:

There was talk recently on the Yahoo group concerning the 45th anniversary and where it will be held.

I volunteered to serve as the organizer and host for the 45th in the St. Louis, MO area.

I have a site selected that is 5 minutes from downtown St. Louis in Granite City, IL. It is a former Army base that has been turned into a Business/Industrial Park. It has plenty of grassy areas, an on-site restaurant, golf course and YMCA. The one thing it lacks is shade. For some reason, Army bases hate trees as any Army vet can tell you.

The St. Louis area has many tourist attractions:  you can see the Gateway Arch from the grounds, the Budweiser brewery is 20 minutes away and has daily tours, there is a transportation museum with a running Chrylser turbine car that they take out to shows occasionally,6 gambling casinos, a world known zoo and park where the World's Fair was held in 1904 I believe.

The site is served by 2 major Interstate highways, 70 and 270, has 6 chain motels. A Denny's restaurant is located right in the center of 5 of the hotels. The hotels are10 minutes from the site with easy access from 270. To figure your distance and travel time use this address: 5 Cambridge Court  Granite City, Il 62040 (That is my home address, 5 minutes from the site)

I had posted a message on the Yahoo site offering to host the event and was reminded that not everyone belongs to both sites. I apologize for my forgetfullness.For convenience, I would ask those who don't belong to the Yahoo site to join.

Posting any information relative to the event will be easier to forward and it will ensure that everyone gets it in their mailbox by posting it on the Yahoo site.

I will be setting up a Poll to determine the dates. For those of you who are not familiar with the St. Louis area our weather is either hot, hotter or hotter - humid, more humid or unbearable humid. We have heat index's in the triple digits, so I am leaning toward either May or September. Poll will determine the dates.

I have been working on the plans for this since I left the 40th. I can make it a 3, 4 or 5 day event - another poll.

I will also be putting together some ideas with Ron Delvaux for a logo for the event for some shirts and hats like I did for the 40th.

I have a get together planned and a cruise along the river, some contacts for goody bags and plan to award 5 trophies.

I'll also be putting up some ideas for comments and will welcome any and all suggestions, comments or other ideas. The 40th was a great time, I hope to make this even better.

John Culiberk

[BlueSS454]

I would love to drive across the country.  I was contemplating doing it at some point in my life.  THe biggest problem for me would be having that many consectutive days off from work....we're talking like a minimum of 2 weeks.  If I was absolutley sure the car would make it, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

[PocketThunder]

From the 1st Gen site:

There was talk recently on the Yahoo group concerning the 45th anniversary and where it will be held.

I volunteered to serve as the organizer and host for the 45th in the St. Louis, MO area.

John Culiberk

So will there be a cruise to another state(s) or just a meet over 3~5 days like the Aero Car club does?  I like this idea and will plan on it.  As long as there is shopping for my significant other, it should be a go.  Plus its closer to mopar Stu and thats where i want to be.   

[68charger383]

Sounds good to me. Either I'll ship my car out to NY for the country-wide cruise or drive down to San Diego to welcome you home. 

[500hp_440]

I"ll bring some ballast resistors

For those still using them of course. 

i do, ive got a spare

[moparstuart]

From the 1st Gen site:

There was talk recently on the Yahoo group concerning the 45th anniversary and where it will be held.

I volunteered to serve as the organizer and host for the 45th in the St. Louis, MO area.

John Culiberk

So will there be a cruise to another state(s) or just a meet over 3~5 days like the Aero Car club does?  I like this idea and will plan on it.  As long as there is shopping for my significant other, it should be a go.  Plus its closer to mopar Stu and thats where i want to be.   

thats 4 hours from me , you will never find me LOL

[Ghoste]

It's a more or less stationary meet.  The fastback crew get together every five years like this.