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Cruise Nationals Semi-Finals this weekend - Update: The Charger won!! Pix/Vids

Started by Dodge Don, August 25, 2011, 09:18:10 AM

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Dodge Don

August 25, 2011, 09:18:10 AM
The Cruise Nationals semi-finals will take place on Sunday where I'll be going head-to-head with 60 of the top classic show cars in Ontario...On Sunday they will pick the top 10 to be displayed at the Canadian International Autoshow in front of 300,000 people and compete in the finals for Gold, Silver and Bronze.

This is huge for me and I'll likely be the only Charger there and one of a handful of Mopars. I'm trailering the car and staying overnight in a hotel.....just to add to the stress.

A 68 Charger won Bronze last year in the finals so that may play against me in that maybe they don't want another Charger on display...we'll see.

I guess I have a 1 in 6 chance of moving on to the finals. Wish me luck guys....I'll be "representing" the Charger faithful!!    :2thumbs:

Johnny SixPack

#1
August 25, 2011, 09:58:10 AM
Best of luck Don!  :cheers:

That car of yours is so beautiful they'd be stupid not to pick you. :2thumbs:
Johnny's Herd:
'69 Charger SE, '70 Charger R/T SE 496 Six Pack, '72 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron, '74 International Scout II, '85 Ford F-250 Diesel, '97 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series

"If everyone is thinking alike, then someone isn't thinking." - Gen. George S. Patton Jr.

"If its got tits or tires, you're going to have trouble with it." - Unknown

Got Dodge Fever? There's only one cure.....Charger!

charge69

#2
August 25, 2011, 10:09:40 AM
The very best of luck to you !! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Just 6T9 CHGR

#3
August 25, 2011, 06:01:28 PM
Good luck Don!  They NEED a purple Charger on display :thumbs:
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Dodge Don

#4
August 28, 2011, 10:03:49 PM
Well hot damn folks!

My car was selected as one of the 10 Cruise Nationals Finalists !!!!!!! My car wlll be displayed at the Canadian International Auto Show in February and compete for Gold, Silver or Broze Champion. The judging will be weighted 50% based on celebrity automotive judges and 50% on general public online voting. I was THE ONLY Mopar selected so I'll be calling on my Mopar brothers to vote when the time comes.

Getting ready to head out on the roadtrip.


Stayed overnight at hotel. Worst sleep ever! Kept getting up to check the window overlooking the car. My brother came with me so it was great.

The Cruise Nationals was held within the Autofest car show (about 1,000 - 1,600 cars...hard to tell as they are spread out through a wooded park near the lake).

Dodge Don

#5
August 28, 2011, 10:06:12 PM
Here is a short video I took of the various cars competing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_QBB5uJbFo

When the announced the 10 winners I was stunned. I won $700, some special plaques, a folding chair and a garage heater among other things.

The 10 Finalists did a parade in front of spectators....that was wierd but fun.
Lined up ready for parade.



Here is video from our "in car" perspective of the parade of winners
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvHKXs3lsQ4

I then got interviewed by an automotive reporter for The Toronto Star newspaper and will be in an article in an upcoming paper.

We then did a photo shoot for the Auto Show and that was it. Whew. What a great experience.

bmoparmofo

#6
August 28, 2011, 10:43:02 PM
Congrads!!!  :cheers:
69 charger 383 t5, 67 newport 383, 67 newport custom 383

Johnny SixPack

#7
August 28, 2011, 11:52:33 PM
That's bad@$$, Don!  :2thumbs: :coolgleamA:

Will definitely be voting for you!  :yesnod: :icon_smile_big:

Congrats! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Johnny's Herd:
'69 Charger SE, '70 Charger R/T SE 496 Six Pack, '72 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron, '74 International Scout II, '85 Ford F-250 Diesel, '97 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series

"If everyone is thinking alike, then someone isn't thinking." - Gen. George S. Patton Jr.

"If its got tits or tires, you're going to have trouble with it." - Unknown

Got Dodge Fever? There's only one cure.....Charger!

Bob T

#8
August 29, 2011, 05:36:04 AM
Peer Review Don, Great work  :2thumbs:
Old Dog, Old Tricks.

bill440rt

#9
August 29, 2011, 06:58:48 AM
Congrats, Don!!   :cheers: :cheers:
VERY well deserved! I'll be rootin' for ya!  :boogie:
"Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." Sir Henry Rolls Royce

hemi68charger

#10
August 29, 2011, 07:04:53 AM
What an honor Don !!!!  Good for you.........  You did amazing work and it shows.....  :2thumbs:
Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

tan top

#11
August 29, 2011, 09:23:47 AM
 :coolgleamA: good stuff Don  :yesnod: :2thumbs:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

RIDELIKEHELL

#12
August 29, 2011, 10:23:28 AM
CONGRATS DON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheers:
AMD POSTER BOY

1968 CHARGER R/T  http://www.youtube.com/user/ridelikehell73

charge69

#13
August 29, 2011, 10:28:04 AM
Beautiful Charger, Don !! Obviously a lot of hard work went into getting it ready. Let us know when the public voting begins! :cheers:

Dodge Don

#14
August 31, 2011, 06:23:35 AM
Thanks guys. At least a Charger will be on display repreesenting the Mopar camp.  :cheers:

Charger_Dart

#15
August 31, 2011, 09:35:35 AM
Congrats - beautiful car  :drool5:
68 Charger R/T & 68 Dart GT Convertible

CDN72SE

#16
August 31, 2011, 01:27:45 PM
Congrats Don, amazing to see the transition over the years. BTW I built a replica of your dash holder last night.  :2thumbs:
1972 Charger SE

bull

#17
August 31, 2011, 01:43:22 PM
Congrats! :cheers:

Everybody tells me you can't tow that much weight with a Durango. How did it go?

Dodge Don

#18
August 31, 2011, 03:54:59 PM
Quote from: bull on August 31, 2011, 01:43:22 PM
Congrats! :cheers:

Everybody tells me you can't tow that much weight with a Durango. How did it go?

The Durango 4x4 is rated at 7500 lbs with factory tow package and it tows fine. Get above 60 MPH and the trailer can get wobbly in higher winds. Otherwise no problem at all. Just make sure you turn off the overdrive on the Durango.

Dodge Don

#19
August 31, 2011, 03:58:11 PM
My brother took some video of them announcing the 10 Cruise Nationals Finalists. It was cold as hell out and really windy...despite the forecast for a nice hot sunny day...so I couldn't take it anymore and put on my purple Charger racing jacket that I use as a prop at shows.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbp9YKOIyMs

68r/t

#21
September 01, 2011, 06:53:26 AM
Quote from: Dodge Don on August 31, 2011, 03:54:59 PM
Quote from: bull on August 31, 2011, 01:43:22 PM
Congrats! :cheers:

Everybody tells me you can't tow that much weight with a Durango. How did it go?

The Durango 4x4 is rated at 7500 lbs with factory tow package and it tows fine. Get above 60 MPH and the trailer can get wobbly in higher winds. Otherwise no problem at all. Just make sure you turn off the overdrive on the Durango.
Congratulations on the win, I was going to ask a similar question about the Durango as I am thinking of getting a 99 with a 5.9.  I have heard a bunch of horror stories but am wondering if you have had a good or bad run with them?

DC_1

#22
September 01, 2011, 11:13:39 AM
Quote from: 68r/t on September 01, 2011, 06:53:26 AM
Quote from: Dodge Don on August 31, 2011, 03:54:59 PM
Quote from: bull on August 31, 2011, 01:43:22 PM
Congrats! :cheers:

Everybody tells me you can't tow that much weight with a Durango. How did it go?

The Durango 4x4 is rated at 7500 lbs with factory tow package and it tows fine. Get above 60 MPH and the trailer can get wobbly in higher winds. Otherwise no problem at all. Just make sure you turn off the overdrive on the Durango.
Congratulations on the win, I was going to ask a similar question about the Durango as I am thinking of getting a 99 with a 5.9.  I have heard a bunch of horror stories but am wondering if you have had a good or bad run with them?

Not to hijack this thread but I tow my enclosed trailer with my 07 Durango. No problem with pulling the weight but it can get a little harry when on the highway and a transport passes you. The short wheel base in comparison to a full size pick up truck can give you a uncomfortable wobble.

Brock Samson

#23
September 01, 2011, 12:36:05 PM
always loved your Charger, quite deserving!  :cheers:  :2thumbs:

Dodge Don

#24
September 02, 2011, 03:06:06 PM
Article online about show includes picture anbd quote from me.

http://www.wheels.ca/News%20and%20Features/article/799693

Johnny SixPack

#25
September 02, 2011, 03:17:08 PM
Quote from: Dodge Don on September 02, 2011, 03:06:06 PM
Article online about show includes picture anbd quote from me.

http://www.wheels.ca/News%20and%20Features/article/799693

Sweet, man! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Just don't forget us when you're famous, Don.  :D :icon_smile_big:
Johnny's Herd:
'69 Charger SE, '70 Charger R/T SE 496 Six Pack, '72 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron, '74 International Scout II, '85 Ford F-250 Diesel, '97 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series

"If everyone is thinking alike, then someone isn't thinking." - Gen. George S. Patton Jr.

"If its got tits or tires, you're going to have trouble with it." - Unknown

Got Dodge Fever? There's only one cure.....Charger!

Dodge Don

#26
September 02, 2011, 03:56:08 PM
Quote from: Johnny SixPack on September 02, 2011, 03:17:08 PM
Quote from: Dodge Don on September 02, 2011, 03:06:06 PM
Article online about show includes picture anbd quote from me.

http://www.wheels.ca/News%20and%20Features/article/799693

Sweet, man! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Just don't forget us when you're famous, Don.  :D :icon_smile_big:

Johnny who?

I'm not the one driving around in an ultra rare Chicago auto show 70 R/T.....colour me jealous  :drool5:

CAPER

#27
December 02, 2011, 04:36:23 PM
Received The Old Autos Paper Today. Cruise Nationals has a full page Colour Ad Featuring the Top 10 finalists which Feature's Don's Charger. Voting starts December 12- February 4th. Good Luck Don.
vote online
www.autoshow.ca/cruise   

Dodge Don

#28
December 02, 2011, 04:54:21 PM
Quote from: CAPER on December 02, 2011, 04:36:23 PM
Received The Old Autos Paper Today. Cruise Nationals has a full page Colour Ad Featuring the Top 10 finalists which Feature's Don's Charger. Voting starts December 12- February 4th. Good Luck Don.
vote online
www.autoshow.ca/cruise   

The Canadian International Auto Show guys contacted me yesterday about submitting my write up for the on-line voting website.

Caper....I don't get the Old Autos paper....when you are done with the paper any chance I could get you to cut out the ad and send to me so I can add it to my collection?? Send me a PM...gladly pay for shipping costs.

I will alert everyone when the on-line voting begins. As the only Mopar I will need help defeating the Brand X cars.











Dodge Don

#29
December 02, 2011, 05:47:43 PM
What got in the press earlier...





Just 6T9 CHGR

#30
December 02, 2011, 06:49:41 PM
Good luck pal keep us updated!
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

maxwellwedge

#31
December 02, 2011, 09:41:55 PM
Good luck Don - I'll come out to the show and cheer on the Mope. Looks like "In The News" found you!   :lol:

Dodge Don

#32
December 02, 2011, 09:57:18 PM
Quote from: maxwellwedge on December 02, 2011, 09:41:55 PM
Good luck Don - I'll come out to the show and cheer on the Mope. Looks like "In The News" found you!   :lol:

Yeah they are relentless  :eyes:

BBKNARF

#33
December 02, 2011, 10:05:34 PM
Right on Don  :2thumbs:
68 Charger, slowly in the works, 451 c.i. approx. 535 hp @ the flywheel, so far best time in the 1/4
11.21 @ 119 mph, full exhaust, stock suspension, 4:10s @ 3640 pounds.

RIDELIKEHELL

#34
January 16, 2012, 06:39:55 PM
Man I missed this! Awesome Don!
AMD POSTER BOY

1968 CHARGER R/T  http://www.youtube.com/user/ridelikehell73
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