Commorating the 40th Anniversary of the Charger

[5.9_Liter_Grand_Cherokee]

The Charger turns 40 this year.  To commorate this milestone, there will be a special display of Chargers at the All Mopar Spring Roundup at Bellevue Community College on May 7th.  We will be awarding a placque to the best Charger in each generation of the show.  These are going to be judged by popular vote.  But, I am going to need more Chargers.  Last year, I had 1 first generation Charger.  Registration for the show is $20.00 if you pre-register, and $25.00 on the day of show.  We have scheduled a Cruise-In at the Issaquah Triple X Drive In for Saturday evening.  This is an informal open gathering, open to any car not just Mopars so you could bring your tow vehicle to this event and leave the Charger at the hotel so you don't have to reclean it before the show.  There are Mopar Drags at Bremerton on Saturday, But it is combined with NPSA qualifying, Junior Dragster Series, and Car Club Challenges so I cannot think you will be getting very many runs for your money (I don't know the cost as it is not on the website).  If you want me to send you a flyer to register for the show, send me your name & address, off list, to allmoparspringroundup@yahoo.com.  I hope to see lots of Chargers this year at the show.

[8WHEELER]

This show is put on by the Seattle, WA. Chapter MU, in case you were wondering about what state
it is being held. Had not heard about the XXX?

Dan

[FastbackJon]

I was there at the show at the college the last year before it went to carnation. LOTS of mopars in the parking lot. I even found a few first generation chargers out there to my suprise, superbird, couple '67 GTXs. Might be fun to drive over this year, I just hate paying well over $100 in gas, and then another $20 or $25 just to get in the gate to park.

[5.9_Liter_Grand_Cherokee]

I would love to be able to reduce the registration fee for the show, but I can't do it.  I spend about $9500 putting on the show every year between buying the raffle prizes, renting the college, advertising, hiring a dj, buying trophies, and all the other stuff.  I think it averages out to be around $40 a car to put on the show.  So, it ends up that the swap meet fees pretty much pick up the bill for the car show. 

[5.9_Liter_Grand_Cherokee]

 

[8WHEELER]

  Hey Mike, I will bring my tow strap for ya when you need a break call me on the little radio's
we have. I was only in my electric chair 3 times last year, I should put that baby on the charger and
make sure it still works   

You will have the Hemi in the Charger by May ?      can't wait to see it, oh wait your still in my
class never mind    if it was a regular meet and not a Charger thing as well you would have been in
Hemi modified, but I think they will let you in with all the Charger's because of the anniversary, it
should be great, you better make it ' THIS YEAR BUD '

Dan

[5.9_Liter_Grand_Cherokee]

We strickly adhere to all speed limits.

Is that the Washington Speed Limit, the Oregon Speed Limit, or the NASCAR Speed Limit??

[70charginglizard]

See ya all there. 

[TK73]

Sounds cool, will probably do this years show... 

[FastbackJon]

What is this "special display of Chargers"? Will all Chargers be parked in the same area or just a select few?

[River]

I plan to make the drive-up north....

[TK73]

What is this "special display of Chargers"? Will all Chargers be parked in the same area or just a select few?

The plan is to have ALL Chargers in one area.

[Nacho-RT74]

what do you think about a 40th aniversary decal ?

some like a                       REAL CHARGER 40TH ANIVERSARY
                                                                    1966-2006              

And maybe sponsored in tiny letters saying www. dodgecharger. com

[70charginglizard]

They better keep the 06 Chergers seperated from the Classic Chargers.

Last year the Dia Chrysler guys were there with some of there cars and trucks.

I DO NOT want to see those mixed in with the classics! Give them there own area!!!

[8WHEELER]

They better keep the 06 Chergers seperated from the Classic Chargers.

Last year the Dia Chrysler guys were there with some of there cars and trucks.

I DO NOT want to see those mixed in with the classics! Give them there own area!!!

Yeah, remember they wanted my car parked next to the 06, not again, I heard foul language from
everybody remember? saying why did I park my car there? oh well live and learn.

Dan

[5.9_Liter_Grand_Cherokee]

I hate to tell you this guys, But the 06 Chargers will be parked with the Magnums and 300's.

[ChargerBill]

I might call it the CLASSIC CHARGER...otherwise you'll really offend the Dodge dealerships who plan on being there, unless you don't care. Diplomacy never hurts.

[TK73]

I hate to tell you this guys, But the 06 Chargers will be parked with the Magnums and 300's.

The reasoning behind this is??

[ChargerHound69]

I might join in on that. 

It will be a long drive from Visalia, but I think I can round up a few of us in this area. 

I will let you know.

[8WHEELER]

I hate to tell you this guys, But the 06 Chargers will be parked with the Magnums and 300's.

Sounds correct to me, new cars get put in the correct new car class. Because Charger classes will
be 66-67 then 68-70 then 71-74 as I understand it, for Classic Chargers..........

Come one come all      as long as you have enough money for gas 

Dan

[ChargerHound69]

$$$$$$$$$  Lottery winner!!!

Yeah right, I will have to take a loan out, but it sounds like it will be fun.

[Silver R/T]

seems like interesting, I might even go. Ive heard about Triple X at Issaquah

[plum500]

I hate to tell you this guys, But the 06 Chargers will be parked with the Magnums and 300's.

I don't think there will be many folks on this board terribly upset by that

[TK73]

 

[5.9_Liter_Grand_Cherokee]

I hate to tell you this guys, But the 06 Chargers will be parked with the Magnums and 300's.

The reasoning behind this is??

Pre-perforated ballots.  I only have 60 classes.

[70charginglizard]

I hate to tell you this guys, But the 06 Chargers will be parked with the Magnums and 300's.

Good call....thats the way it should be.

[5.9_Liter_Grand_Cherokee]

Pre-perforated ballots.  I only have 60 classes.

The same as Sunbust?

Yes, we are using a voting system similar to that of Sunbust.

[FastbackJon]

It might be fun to just show up early to watch the 2006 "Charger" owners get turned away from parking in the group of real Chargers.

[5.9_Liter_Grand_Cherokee]

It might be fun to just show up early to watch the 2006 "Charger" owners get turned away from parking in the group of real Chargers.

I don't see very many 06 chargers getting brought to the show.  Last year, I only had 2 Magnums show up and they are kind of cool looking.

[FastbackJon]

Maybe you could post a scan of the flyer?

[69_500]

What about the Chargers of the late 70's, or even the Chargers from 83-87? Are you excluding them as well?

[TK73]

What about the Chargers of the late 70's, or even the Chargers from 83-87? Are you excluding them as well?

There aactually would have been a separate class for them if I remember correctly... something like '75 and up RWD as a misc. category since not many of those show up.  One member has two 4th gens I believe.

[69_500]

I think it would be neat to have a set up with a Charger there from every year they made one. Whether some people like the new cars or not, just as many didn't like the 80's FWD cars either. But they all are Chargers. Just my opinion.

[TK73]

I think it would be neat to have a set up with a Charger there from every year they made one. Whether some people like the new cars or not, just as many didn't like the 80's FWD cars either. But they all are Chargers. Just my opinion.

On this I agree.

Commemorate just the "classic" ones?  If this be the case then there should be a special display of '66s only...

[plum500]

I wouildn't really say there are 6 generations of "Chargers" as some, there are:

* ...classic Chargers from 66-74.
* Cordobas.
* '80s 4 cyl...etc..
* and the 2006 Sedan.

....with the 2006 taking it's main motivation and styling from a Cordoba type car, with relative power to that available in classic Chargers.

Yes they are all cars named Charger, made by Dodge, but there is clear lines between them. With the classics having the further distinction of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gen -- but an obvious physical relationship, recognition and bloodline between them all.

Just my 2 cents.

[5.9_Liter_Grand_Cherokee]

Okay, I have classes set up for 66 - 67 Chargers, 68 - 70 Chargers, 71 - 74, 75 - 78 Chargers, & 83 - 87 Chargers.  And here is my reasoning for this.  I have a preferforated ballot that has 60 Classes on it.  In these 60 Classes, I have to appease the A-body guys, the B-body guys, the E-body guys, The truck guys, The P/T Cruiser Crowd, ETC...  I really don't anticipate that I will be seeing that many 06 Chargers, but, if they show up, I will probably park them with the other Chargers.  Just like the F-Body Road Runners will be included in 2008 when the Road Runner name turns 40.  I know that there will be people who don't agree with my thinking, but the 06 is a Charger in name, and I am honoring the 40th anniversary of the name. 

EDIT:  The Chargers will be parked together by class, so, all the first gens in a row, followed by the second gens (stock then modified), the third gens, the 'Doba-Chargers, The Omni-chargers, and then the 06's if any show up.  But, Like I said, I don't think there will be any of the '06 Coronets there.  Join us again next year for the 40th anniversary of the GTX.  i'm sure i can hack someone else off next year too.

[5.9_Liter_Grand_Cherokee]

Maybe you could post a scan of the flyer?

I haven't gotten the artwork back from the graphic artist yet, but as soon as it is back I will be posting it.

[SeattleCharger]

Alright, thanks for the headsup.  I will go to that.  About fifteen minute drive from W. Seattle.     That Aug. 6 Dodge Charger show was fun, seeing some awesome cars and meeting some people from the site.
  Hey Dan, are you going to this?  (8WHEELER)   or TripleGreen?   

[8WHEELER]

Alright, thanks for the headsup.  I will go to that.  About fifteen minute drive from W. Seattle.     That Aug. 6 Dodge Charger show was fun, seeing some awesome cars and meeting some people from the site.
  Hey Dan, are you going to this?  (8WHEELER)   or TripleGreen?   

You bet I will be there, I will be helping out with the show and whatever Chris wants me to do, looks
like taking pictures, that's fine by me, I just got another new camera and would love to put it to good use.
You will have your pic of green chargers for sure, TrippleGreen and the Lizard I am sure will be there, and
a slew of other 2nd gens for sure. I really hope we get a better 1st gen turn out this year. Fastback Jon
need cash for gas  but I hope he can some how pull it off, It would be great to have a guy with the
knowledge of 1st gens be there for this event. I also hope A383wing brings all three of his Chargers, that
would bring two more first gens to the show, and a purple car with a big towel rack holder on the back 

Bryan standing on his wing taking pics at the Charger meet 2004 

Dan

[TK73]

Alright, thanks for the headsup.  I will go to that.  About fifteen minute drive from W. Seattle.     That Aug. 6 Dodge Charger show was fun, seeing some awesome cars and meeting some people from the site.
  Hey Dan, are you going to this?  (8WHEELER)   or TripleGreen?   

Chargerless really needs some help with the show, get ahold of him...

[SeattleCharger]

Alright, thanks for the headsup.  I will go to that.  About fifteen minute drive from W. Seattle.     That Aug. 6 Dodge Charger show was fun, seeing some awesome cars and meeting some people from the site.
  Hey Dan, are you going to this?  (8WHEELER)   or TripleGreen?   

Chargerless really needs some help with the show, get ahold of him...

Hey TK73, I noticed you live in Seattle.     
    Hey, ya, I can help, I will contact him, thanks.

[triple_green]

I'll be there with 3x and maybe the new 3x if it's not sold.

Mark

Have you guys thought about the D-C.com meet for this year yet?

[5.9_Liter_Grand_Cherokee]

As TK mentioned, I can use some help with the show.  Bryan and Rose have offered to work on Parking for the Charger Section.  I will be needing some volunteers to assist them.  I hope that nobody has to volunteer for more than 2 hours, because I want everyone to be able to enjoy the show. 

[5.9_Liter_Grand_Cherokee]

 

[TK73]

Alright, thanks for the headsup.  I will go to that.  About fifteen minute drive from W. Seattle.     That Aug. 6 Dodge Charger show was fun, seeing some awesome cars and meeting some people from the site.
  Hey Dan, are you going to this?  (8WHEELER)   or TripleGreen?   

Chargerless really needs some help with the show, get ahold of him...

Hey TK73, I noticed you live in Seattle.     
    Hey, ya, I can help, I will contact him, thanks.

Lynnwood, across the street from Alderwood mall...  work in South Park

The Seattle Mopars Unlimited meet is the last Tuesday of the month in Lynnwood, been up for one yet?

[5.9_Liter_Grand_Cherokee]

And another shameless bump.   

[FastbackJon]

EDIT:  The Chargers will be parked together by class, so, all the first gens in a row, followed by the second gens (stock then modified), the third gens, the 'Doba-Chargers, The Omni-chargers, and then the 06's if any show up.  But, Like I said, I don't think there will be any of the '06 Coronets there.  Join us again next year for the 40th anniversary of the GTX.  i'm sure i can hack someone else off next year too.

Oh, so basically the spectators will get to see the evolution as they walk along starting with the '66's, from the very best CHARGER going down to the very worst "charger".



I was really thinking about driving my '66 440 Charger over there. The '67 383 gets better gas mileage, but it is in primer, not all pretty. The R/T is too built up for the track for me to want to drive it on a long trip. But I'm not as enthusiastic now that it sounds like the four door cars might be included in parking with the Chargers. That's just adding insult to injury.

The Cordoba Chargers and Omni Chargers don't bother me as much I think because I wasn't around back then, and besides, all of the car manufacturers were selling crappy cars back then. It isn't like today, where they had the opportunity to build a cool retro car (like that new mustang), but instead they went on their own path and told us that retro cars were stupid and that us musclecar people didn't matter because we were all "old timers" and were "stuck in the past", and that two door cars don't sell well but we're still going to rape the Charger and Hemi names for all they are worth.

...which begs the question, if all the Chargers get to park together, do all the Hemi cars get to park together? From the first '51's to the Hemi Cudas, to the K-cars with the Hemi badges, right up to the Hemi Rams and Magnums? lol Hey, they are all Hemis with Hemi emblems right? Therefore they should be parked together. The guy with the '85 Hemi K-car has just as much of a right to be proud of his Hemi K-car as the guy with the '69 Hemi Daytona.

   

Anyhow... I still might show up. It would really be nice if I could find someone to split gas costs for the Charger. I can afford the gas no problem, just don't like paying for it. Oh, and the 2007 show could be the 40th anniversary of the R/T too. Or did everybody just forget about the Coronet?

[472 R/T SE]

Puuhhleezze Jon, your belly aching about the new Charger sure gets old.   Shows are meant to have fun and no one wants to listen to someone complain all day.
Everyone's so damn worried about where they're gonna park the new ones, park it next to mine.  I don't give a shit, it's only a car.

chargerless, it sounds like a lot of fun.  There'll be a bunch of us heading up as usual.  The next car club meeting I go to, I'll try and get you a number on how many, and what year Chargers we bring.

[5.9_Liter_Grand_Cherokee]

Oh, and the 2007 show could be the 40th anniversary of the R/T too. Or did everybody just forget about the Coronet?

I haven't forgotten about the Coronet, but the Coronet name was introduced in 1949.  So, the nameplate will be turning 60 in 2009.  The Aspen, Volare, and Imperial also have Anniversaries this year, but I can't honor everything with special recognition, so I have to go with the biggest draw, and this year that is the Charger.

[triple_green]

I can take a shift of this, if you want too.

Mark
mtdouglass@att.net

[RECHRGD]

What's the weather forcast for May 7th, 2006? 

[85shelbycharger]

Where exactly is this show going to be? I read through everything and only saw that it was at a Community College somewhere lol.  Let me know and I'll post this up on Turbo-Mopar.com to gather some interest from some more FWD Charger guys 

[TK73]

What's the weather forcast for May 7th, 2006? 

Lessee, Seattle should be a 50/50 chance of rain that day... 50% it'll rain in the morning and 50% it'll rain in the afternoon.

Really, there is absolutely no way to know until the day hits...

[TK73]

Where exactly is this show going to be? I read through everything and only saw that it was at a Community College somewhere lol.  Let me know and I'll post this up on Turbo-Mopar.com to gather some interest from some more FWD Charger guys 

Bellevue Community College:

3000 Landerholm Circle SE  •  Bellevue, Washington 98007 USA  •  (425) 564-1000

Directions to Main Entrance


From Seattle

Follow I-90 eastbound. Take exit 11A and follow the signs to 156th Ave. S.E. The ramp will merge you onto So. 150th heading North. Proceed through the first stoplight (S.E. Eastgate Way) and get in the left lane. At the second stoplight ( S.E.28 th St.) turn left into BCC's main entrance. Proceed to the traffic circle and make a left (go ¾ of the way around the circle, then exit at the Visitor Parking directional sign). The Visitor Parking lot is the second one on the right ( Lot #4).




From Issaquah

Take I-90 westbound to Exit 11. After exiting, follow the signs for 156th Ave. SE. At the stoplight, turn left onto Eastgate Way. Move into the right lane and turn right at 150th Ave. SE. Get in the left lane and proceed up the hill. At the stoplight (S.E.28th St.) turn left into BCC's main entrance. Proceed to the traffic circle and make a left (go ¾ of the way around the circle, then exit at the Visitor Parking directional sign). The Visitor Parking lot is the second one on the right ( Lot #4).

http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/about/around/directions/main/

[5.9_Liter_Grand_Cherokee]

What's the weather forcast for May 7th, 2006? 

At this date, the only thing I can gaurentee is that there will be weather.  What the weather will be is anyone's guess.  Last year, we didn't get rained on.  I will consult my weather rock on the morning of the show, and let you know if you want.

[5.9_Liter_Grand_Cherokee]

Where exactly is this show going to be? I read through everything and only saw that it was at a Community College somewhere lol.  Let me know and I'll post this up on Turbo-Mopar.com to gather some interest from some more FWD Charger guys 

As TK wrote,

25th Annual
All Mopar Spring Roundup
Sunday May 7, 2006
@
Bellevue Community College
3000 Landerholm Circle
Registration & Swap Meet open at 8am

[5.9_Liter_Grand_Cherokee]

I tried to put the Show poster up, but the file is too large, and won't load.  Sorry Guys.

[472 R/T SE]

I'll take a copy of that please, if you'd like some advertising down here. 

vcodefan  @   comast.net

[SeattleCharger]

  Next weekend.  Right?     

[SeattleCharger]

I tried to put the Show poster up, but the file is too large, and won't load.  Sorry Guys.

I can divide and optimize that poster I bet in my photo working program if you want to email it to me, then I will try and post it here,
thanks, Nate

[5.9_Liter_Grand_Cherokee]

Update:  I have had three people talk to me about bringing the 06 Coronet to the show.  That is equal to the number of 66 Chargers I know are going to show up.  I also know there will two Jeep Grand Cherokee's showing up, a 98 5.9 liter and a 06 SRT8.  This exceeds the number of third generation Chargers I know are going to be there.  I know that there are a group of 10 Magnum owners coming to the show. 

I have read on the moparts board that the host motel sold out last week.  I tried to have them reserve the entire motel for my show, but they didn't think I was going to have that large of a draw.  If you tried to reserve a room at the host motel and were told they were sold out, would you send me a pm, so that I can have a count of how many more rooms they could have sold if they had listened to me.  I plan on going to them after the show, and discussing having the entire motel next year, and need a count of how many more rooms were needed.

chris

[miamivice]

i didnt see this thread, i just replied to another thread started about the show.

looking forward to the show as usual, ill be there early walking around in my trademark Miami Vice shirt. .  if anyone cares. 

see yall there