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thebear54
11/23/2004, 03:13 AM
Ok, here it is,bottom line... David started a VX meet posting for NJ...now the plans have changed for a meet in Monticello,NY. on December 19,2004.
So far we have: DRDAVID44(dragon VX),THEBEAR54(white VX),BEAVERTRACTORS(silver VX), FRANCESCO RIZZO(white VX)?,and NYC#1 IRONMAN(white VX).
How about NJ99VX,MEDMAN,ZADAM123 and the rest of the NorthEast/New Jersey/New York Forum members. Let's have some good times. I'm challenging all of you to come out:D Sign in and be counted!
John

BigJoe
11/23/2004, 06:47 AM
I cannot commit to the date, but I want to come. Hopefully everything will work out.....

Otto
11/23/2004, 08:13 AM
I can not commit to the date also but will try. How about a time? It's about a 2 1/2 hour ride for me too. Need to know when to start driving.

nyc #1 ironman
11/23/2004, 09:32 AM
We should try to get there early like 11:00am because it's a far trip for some and now gets dark early and you really don't want to drive back too late....If some can't make it due to the far trip and can agree on something closer I'm game. I will be flexible with whatever is easiest for people.

drdavidr4u
11/23/2004, 01:25 PM
Way to go John!!!

Monticello on 12/19/04 !

Lets see how big the meet will grow.

Hope for good weather too.

Dave:)

thebear54
11/23/2004, 04:58 PM
I thought you would like that David:D
Let's keep shaking the trees and see how many VXers show up.
Hey NYC...sounds like a good time to meet (11:00am) that should give everybody plenty of time to get there.

MONTICELLO,NEW YORK DECEMBER 19,2004 Monticello Race Track@11:00 a.m. until....whenever!!
Keep on truckin'...........John

drdavidr4u
11/24/2004, 11:22 AM
Think they'd notice a bunch of VX's doing some high speed laps around the horse track??!!!!!! That would be some serious "HORSE POWER"!!!!

zadam123
11/24/2004, 06:44 PM
Its not a definate but looks good for me

adam

Newsman
11/24/2004, 07:52 PM
It looks like I'll finally be able to make a meet again!

I probably won't be able to be up there till about 1:00-1:30, but I'd love to see another bunch of VXs!

Rob

thebear54
11/25/2004, 03:17 AM
Happy Turkey Day Gang.........
Well the list is growing for Monticello.......
Looks like we have 6 in the for sure catagory and 3 in the possible group.
Dave, I love the "horsepower" idea:D :D :D :D Might even make the front page.
Keep the list growing and make this an awsome meet...John

SkidPlate
11/26/2004, 01:43 PM
I'm relatively close and thinking about attending. I would just have to reschedule a few things.

What are you folks planning on doing at this here meet? I only ask because it will probably be damn cold on Dec 19th.

nyc #1 ironman
11/26/2004, 06:35 PM
Glad you are going to try to make it. We can go into the raceway there, they have a huge buffet we can hang out at ( after checkin out each others rides,lol) they have horse races and slot machine, and not very crowed so it will be quite comfortable for all of us,,

thebear54
11/26/2004, 06:47 PM
Hey David,
Any chance of you posting a map of the area and some of the faster routes from North Jersey, New York City and Albany so we can all find it without getting totally(or at least somewhat) lost:D :D . Really looking forward to this get together....John

nyc #1 ironman
11/26/2004, 07:17 PM
i think the thruway to exit 16 (harriman) then rte 17 to exit like 105b which would say monticello raceway and its right there off the exit

james1_10018
11/27/2004, 04:17 AM
Guys I think I'll be there too

nyc #1 ironman
11/27/2004, 01:04 PM
Wow, this is great news.. there should be a nice turn out,,

thebear54
11/27/2004, 03:44 PM
This might be one hell of a get together.... I have E-mailed everybody(except for NJ99VX who has no E-mail address) to confirm if they are coming. So far that is 17 people, 17 VX's in one place......Flippen AWSOME. Man I can't wait!!!!!
HOW ABOUT A FEW MORE NAMES TO ADD TO MY LIST HERE....I know there are more VXers out in New England,New York and Northern Jersey (We have people coming from Pennsylvania, Vermont, New Jersey,New York and Connecticut so far).
John

nyc #1 ironman
11/27/2004, 07:41 PM
Everyone should wear a name tag with their VX screename on it.. I hope Rizzo makes it since we made it convenient cause he was gonna be in town at that time..

Medman
11/28/2004, 10:20 AM
Sorry guys, I will be in NYC that weekend with relatives. I guess I'll see you guys at the Foxwoods winter meet.

-Medman

SkidPlate
11/29/2004, 12:50 PM
I've freed-up my schedule and will definately be able to make the Monticello meet!:!: :clap:

As you can tell I'm rather excited, it will be my first one!

I've even got the girlfriend onboard, I think it was the gambling that sold her.

Looking forward to it, Keep us posted here with any updates. Thanks.

-Rob

nyc #1 ironman
11/29/2004, 01:10 PM
NICEEEEEEEEEEEE,,,Try to make it by 11:00am, because the day flies and it will be dark b4 u know it...

drdavidr4u
11/29/2004, 02:03 PM
WoW!!!!!
This is soooooooo awesome!
It will be my first meet!

I was just up the Monticello way this weekend. It will be cold so dress for it!

As was posted its damn easy to get there!

North on the NY state thruway to exit 16 (harriman) which brings you to $.50 toll, straight through toll puts you right onto 17 west!
Then to exit like 105b which would say monticello raceway and its right there off the exit.

COPS....part of the thruway and rt 17 is 65 mph. I usually just go 70 on cruise and dont worry about cops....but watch out all you racers...they do pull folk over!
Rt 17 also drops down in spots to 55 ...wtach the signs!

This will be a great day!
I look forward to meeting you all!
Dave:)

redline
11/29/2004, 06:43 PM
Looks like it's about 9 hours from Detroit ,very tempting,Gambling and Buffet... are they open even with no racing?

thebear54
11/30/2004, 03:58 AM
COLD??? "You ain't seen nuttin' yet Dave...wait until December...but you know!
Hey "Redline" that would be awsome if you could make it(long drive though).
Anybody hear from Frank Rizzo? This is his "Special Date". So far we have 5 for YES, 1 for NO, 1 maybe and 11 NOT RESPONDED YET. It's going to be a great meet!!!!!!!!!!
John

drdavidr4u
11/30/2004, 02:25 PM
Is this going to be one big "BULL PEN"?? or do we have any female VX'ers comming? Would be nice to have that female energy to balance us out.....or are you married guys looking forward to getting away from the wives that day??!!!!!

drdavidr4u
12/01/2004, 08:45 AM
Any NE VX'ers alive out there?

Join us!!!!!

nyc #1 ironman
12/01/2004, 11:30 AM
I''m here, my girlfiend will not face that cold weather on that day...

thebear54
12/02/2004, 03:01 AM
Come on all the rest of you out there.....throw your VX hat into the ring and let us know if you are coming. At least we can make arrangements to have a large table put together for our "Bull session" and "Pig out".

"MONTICELLO I" is well under way...be part of the good times!!!
:D :D :D :D ....John

Jungalbutt
12/02/2004, 05:55 PM
Try very hard not to speed on Rt.17. The cops on that road are especially driven to be the ultimate nightmare a$$hole cops.
Dont know yet if i can make it but i will try my best. I've never been to one of these before. wish me luck

hEY drdavidr4u, Valley Cottage??? i'm in New Hempstead, squeezed between Monsey and Spring Valley man. that makes three in our area i know of.
Damn ... and here i thought i 'ld be unique. lol
there's a yellow VX around here somewhere.

zadam123
12/02/2004, 06:09 PM
looks like I'm in :D , george let me knowwhen your leaving and we can follow, maby we can get a convoy together

adam

Beavertractors
12/02/2004, 07:51 PM
I am in...Not sure about wife..Which way you guys going? I am going 684-84-17. If your going 87-17 I will give you my nextel or cell number and we can hook up and caravan..Tony B

thebear54
12/03/2004, 03:17 AM
And the list continues to grow:D . See you there Tony.
FYI-I have designed a "DASH PLAQUE" for this meet and everyone who attends will be receiving a special commemorative souvenir of the event.
Keep the list growing...7 so far with 2 maybe...AWSOME!
John

AndyC
12/04/2004, 05:04 PM
If all goes well I should be able to make it, so add me to your count.

Andy

thebear54
12/04/2004, 05:16 PM
SWEET!!!! Another VXer to add to the list....See you There Andy.
John

nyc #1 ironman
12/04/2004, 07:04 PM
bear,
r u coming from vermont or liberty ny?

thebear54
12/05/2004, 01:14 AM
I'll be making the long trip from downtown Vermont. Should be about three hours of windshield time for me with mostly back roads until I hit Albany. Can't wait... this will be great.
8 VXers commited to go, 2 are a maybe and still waiting for the rest to make a commitment. John

drdavidr4u
12/06/2004, 12:15 PM
Hey "Jungalbutt"
Yea! A little over a year ago I saw a yellow VX on rt 59 and said hey, I want one of those...called Cerami Isuzu in Paramus and they had one that was just traded in by its original owner with only 15,000 on it! I ran over and bought it on the spot!
Are you going to attend? I sure hope so but if you do not we should meet up sometime for a coffee, conversation and VX looking!

Wow...about 18 folk comming?!!!

thebear54
12/07/2004, 04:18 AM
Let's make this a real good meet. Who ever is out there contemplating/heming and hawing ....."should I" ...."yes'...."no"....."maybe I'll show up"...????????
THE ANSWER IS A BIG YES TO COMING OUT AND HAVING SOME FUN AT THIS MEET. Put your name on our list and be there...what else you gotta do on a Sunday in December????


:D :D :D :D John

Javy
12/07/2004, 07:37 PM
I'm located in NYC (Queens) and if anyone else that lives near my area, send me an email at (javiergonzalez_113@hotmail.com) and maybe we can setup a time & place where we could meet up then headout to the meeting spot. FYI...This will be my 1st VX meeting. I'm siked!

nyc #1 ironman
12/08/2004, 08:04 AM
Javy,
I sent you an email....

zadam123
12/08/2004, 03:30 PM
I may be able to get some remote control VX's if anyone is interisted, If you attend the meet it will save you shipping, there $25 each. dont know what colors are available yet but they have blue, red, green and silver.

If interisted let me know

adam

Beavertractors
12/09/2004, 03:08 PM
Adam I will take a silver one...Tony B

BigJoe
12/09/2004, 03:40 PM
Adam, Ill take a green one.

Joe

nyc #1 ironman
12/09/2004, 05:03 PM
Heyyyyyyyy Bigjoe, how r u? long time, no hear, will u b coming to the meet?

Javy
12/11/2004, 01:47 PM
Today my tranny started making some crazy sounds like if it were going to fall out. Sorry...I guess I won't be able to tend the meeting upstate....DAMN! I will keep you guys posted with any updates. Later

thebear54
12/11/2004, 05:50 PM
Sorry to hear about the tranny troubles Javier. I hope it is a minor, easy to fix problem. Fingers are crossed.
Let us know if you are able to get the problems straightened out and are able to come to the meet.
John:(

drdavidr4u
12/12/2004, 08:02 PM
Just got back to Rockland county from the Monticello Area this weekend!
It started snowing up there tonight!
Remember to watch that speed limit, when the troopers are out they don't **** around....!!!!
Dave:)

thebear54
12/13/2004, 03:58 AM
Let's hope for good weather on Sunday(or at least no ice on the roads):p
Just to let you guys know that the special "dash plaques" are ready and will be given out to all participants who show up for the festivities on December 19th at MONTICELLO, New York.
Adam said he is bringing up some really cool VX toys to sell.
Have to thank Dave for getting this whole thing started...it should be great.
Let's try to get as many VXers up there as possible. If you haven't signed up yet....WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
John:D :D :D :D

Sheik-YurBooty
12/13/2004, 06:29 AM
Im tryin really hard to get out of going to work this Sunday. At this time of the year its hard to take off from work in my business, but my fingers are crossed. This could be my 1st meet. Im really hoping!!!!!

nyc #1 ironman
12/13/2004, 07:00 AM
Don't let us have to come their AND GET YOUUUU....lolololol,,, Hope you can find a way to make it.

Javy
12/13/2004, 09:07 AM
I called my dealer and it turns out that my Power-train is still under warrenty. I drop off my car on Wednesday of this week but hoping they will have the car fixed before the weekend for the meeting. Wishing me luck!

nyc #1 ironman
12/13/2004, 09:10 AM
Javy,
If you can get a ride out to SI you can get a ride with one of us if you really want to go to the meet...

Javy
12/13/2004, 11:34 AM
That sounds like a good idea. Maybe I can take the ferry over to S.I and maybe I can be picked up from the Ferry port? Let me know if that sounds ok to you.

Javy
12/13/2004, 11:35 AM
That sounds like a good idea. Maybe I can take the ferry over to S.I and maybe I can be picked up from the Ferry port? But I would prefer to go in my VX :o( But anyways....Let me know if that sounds ok to you.

nyc #1 ironman
12/13/2004, 12:52 PM
I hope your VX is ready. Tell them its urgent and you need to have it back ASAP to show it off dude... LOLOLOL,,, I will pick you up from the ferry. If Its easier and theres no problem you can take the train to Brooklyn and come over to SI with Newports, if you want to email him. If not, I will be happy to pick you up at the ferry...

BigJoe
12/13/2004, 03:00 PM
Originally posted by nyc #1 ironman
Heyyyyyyyy Bigjoe, how r u? long time, no hear, will u b coming to the meet?

I'll be there............

thebear54
12/13/2004, 03:02 PM
How sweet it is...Sounds like there's a few people really bustin' to get to this meet on Sunday. Hope everybody can make it. Promises to be a real good first meet for a lot of us.
John

Javy
12/14/2004, 06:24 AM
Trust me....I am going to give the dealer a huge bullcrap story and maybe a $50 tip and maybe I should get my VX back before Sunday. I will let you know by Friday if I will have my VX or I will meet up with you for a ride.

nyc #1 ironman
12/14/2004, 07:36 AM
Big Joe, Do you know how to get there? If not meet up with us. Also anyone heard if Amtack is going?....

Hanalei
12/14/2004, 12:15 PM
Unfortunately I'll be in the city with friends on Sunday. Bummer. I'm not sure where Monticello is but if ever you have a meet in NJ, I'm there!

drdavidr4u
12/15/2004, 08:11 AM
Wow!!!!

THIS IS GREAT!!!!

I'M GLAD I GOT THE BALL ROLLING AND THEN JOHN PICKED IT UP FOR WHAT LOOKS LIKE A HOME RUN SUNDAY!!!!

It will be my FIRST MEET!!!

Do we have a head count yet?

Why dont we all log in with a definate or maybe and the we can see!

Thanks,
Dave

nyc #1 ironman
12/15/2004, 08:28 AM
I'm in.

Hanalei
12/15/2004, 08:40 AM
I'll do my best to be there so please tentatively count me in. Hey, I want to show off my new tires!

nyc #1 ironman
12/15/2004, 09:04 AM
Great, keep my fingers crossed. If you want to meet us, u can follow us, we are going through northern nj...

Hanalei
12/15/2004, 09:19 AM
Where in northern NJ? I live in Passaic County.

nyc #1 ironman
12/15/2004, 09:38 AM
WE ARE GOING THROUGH PARAMUS RTE 17 THEN TOWARD THE THRUWAY NORTH,,

Hanalei
12/15/2004, 09:44 AM
287 N is closer to me so I'll meet y'all up there. Hopefully we won't get snow!

nyc #1 ironman
12/15/2004, 09:55 AM
I KNOW,,, THE INSIDE OF THE PLACE IS COOL THOUGH, THEY HAVE SLOT MACHINES, BUFFET AND A BAR,,( NO DRINKING WHILE DRIVING OF COURSE)

thebear54
12/15/2004, 04:31 PM
Hey Gang.....
It looks we have 9 definite to attend...6 maybe(that includes Frank Rizzo,where are you Frank?)....1 postively no(family commitments)....and 5 we haven't heard from yet.
This should be one hell of a meet, something to remember.....I am so geared up for this:D :D :D :D :D :D
John

SkidPlate
12/15/2004, 06:08 PM
I'm still IN. :yes:

John, you should get some type of door prize for driving the furthest!

I'll be coming in from the west (PA). Starting in Dallas and going through Honesdale. So if any PA VXers want to convoy, I know the way!

See you all Sunday!

thebear54
12/15/2004, 06:19 PM
What do you think Dave? A long Distance Door prize! Sounds like a good idea to me.......
I already have " Dash Plaques " for everybody who shows up on Sunday.
John

Sheik-YurBooty
12/15/2004, 07:16 PM
to soon to tell for me , but the odds are starting to go in my direction .......odds so far are 65%-35% in favor of me showing up!!!!!

zadam123
12/16/2004, 03:15 AM
Originally posted by thebear54

Adam said he is bringing up some really cool VX toys to sell.


John:D :D :D :D
I have 2 diffrnet VX toys, Both remote control, one is $25, and the other is $95 but if i get a group to buy at least 10 they'll be $85. If anyone is interisted to get them at the meet youll save the shipping, just let me know for sure cause there pretty expensve for me to get stuck with them.

you can see them at this link

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=51406#post51406

adam

Javy
12/16/2004, 11:25 AM
Turns out the VX I bought from a used car dealer never "really" checked the entire car. The original owner never kept up with the VX. The tranny was bad and they were able to get me a new tranny but the rear axcel was also bad but from the looks of it, someone changed the fluid to the rear axcel but didn't put in the proper fluid. So bottomline, the rear axcel was slowly wearing down and because the wrong fluid was used, it's not covered under the warrenty (because it wasn't properly maintaned). It's going to cost me about $3500 bucks (parts & labor) for a new one. I did call the dealer from where I bought the VX and the owner of the dealership is going to call me back later today. I'm hoping they will do the right thing. So I'm a bit bumbed out today. So right now I'm not sure if I want to go on Sunday....DAMN! What do you guys think I should do?

drdavidr4u
12/16/2004, 12:39 PM
Hey "Javy"

Don't be bummed.....your vx will be fixed and then you will have the coooooolest truck out there!!!! Keep telling yourself its sooooo rare that you own one of less than 5000 in the USA...THATS PRETTY COOL ****!!!!
Definately come....grab a ride up with one of our NYC/SI vx'ers and join in!
We will cheer you up! There is soo much to discuss and learn, you will be ready for your VX and its mods when you get it back!
Hope to see you there!!!

Dave:)

nyc #1 ironman
12/16/2004, 12:44 PM
awwww, listen to the Doctors orders...

drdavidr4u
12/16/2004, 12:47 PM
DOOR PRIZE....

YES GREAT IDEA!

WHAT WOULD BE A GOOD DOOOR PRIZE FOR THE GUY WHO COMES THE FARTHEST?

A DOOR RPIZE AND A TANK OF GAS COULDN'T HURT!!;Db;

Sheik-YurBooty
12/17/2004, 06:27 AM
It looks better so far in re: that I may be there, I will know for sure tonite....my fingers are tightly crossed! 83% in favor 36% a no show....Im great w/ math....

Francesco Rizzo
12/17/2004, 07:05 AM
Hey guys, I made it back to NY, but I'm having problems with my Transmission. I got it flushed right before I left in Daytona and I think they didn't tighten a bolt or something.. 1100 miles bleeding all the way! Anyway, I don't know how to check the flued level, and the shop I'm getting it looked at hasn't finished yet, so I probly won't be making it. Sorry guys, take lot's of pictures for me please... I'll crop my truck into them or something.

zadam123
12/17/2004, 06:08 PM
does anyone know where we are going to meet up?

adam

nyc #1 ironman
12/17/2004, 08:45 PM
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thebear54
12/18/2004, 03:48 AM
OK, the parking lot at the "abandoned" restaurant sounds good for a meet up place. Then on to the festivities......

Sounds like Frank had a rough trip up to N.Y....hope you can get that leak taken care of quick. If you find out where to check the Tranny Fluid let the rest of us know...I haven't found mine yet either:confused:

Looks good for at least 12 VXers being there(WOWZERS) and 3 still on the fence post deciding which way to go. This turning out to be a real "show of force" for the VX community. I am so geared up....the hell with the weather(it won't be a problem
:mbrasd: )
See everybody there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! John[FONT=century gothic]

LiquidVX
12/18/2004, 11:07 AM
I will do my best to get there also. I can do some x-mas shopping on the way home i guess. I still have 5 days... My first car meet. Woohoo!

Sheik-YurBooty
12/18/2004, 12:04 PM
I will be there! See ya all .

thebear54
12/18/2004, 07:07 PM
As of Saturday evening at 10:00 pm we have the following VXers coming on Sunday:
DRDavid4U,TheBear54,NYC#1Ironman,SkidPlate,Newsman , Zaddam123,BeaverTractors,AndyC,BigJoe,Hanalei,Javy , Sheik-Yur-Booty and LiquidVX (that's 13 members).
We are hoping that Francesco Rizzo can solve his tranny leak problems by today. We still have not heard from Jame1_10018,
Otto,NJ99VX,Chrisepwoz or Vettewars yet but we are hoping they will just show up anyway
Remember we are all meeting around 11:00 am at the abandoned restaurant parking lot near the entrance. Bring your cameras and prepare to have some fun.
Adam and I will both have some good VX stuff for sale at the meet...if anyone is interested.
SEE YOU ALL THERE...........John:D :D :D

AndyC
12/18/2004, 09:47 PM
I haven't seen an actual address for this meet. Does anyone have it or is just past the Monticello Race Track? It'll help out with the GPS :)
See you guy in while:p

thebear54
12/19/2004, 02:23 AM
Hey Andy.....
Exit 105-B on Route 17, which is the Race Track exit, is the only address we should need. After that just follow the signs to take you right to the track.
SEE EVERYBODY THERE:D
John

thebear54
12/19/2004, 03:00 AM
At this very second( by the way it's 6 am) It looks like we are going to have an wasome turnout for the meet today.
Weather-might be a little soggy(40% of rain).
Turnout- looks like we should have 16 VXers out there at the track. If everybody shows up this will be one AWSOME meet.
Thanks again David for starting this and getting everybody fired up.
Make sure everybody checks out my VX site in January to see a full blown coverage of the meet w/lots of photos; http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/isuzuvehicrossowners/
See everybodt there..........John

Newports
12/19/2004, 05:36 AM
16 VXs and one Honda Element.

Javy
12/19/2004, 08:50 AM
If your for real about wanting to by a VX.....as soon as my VX gets back from the dealer, I might sell it. You can contact me at "javiernyc3@yahoo.com" for pictures & details.

Francesco Rizzo
12/19/2004, 09:07 AM
I just saw a white VX /w roof rack and lamps passing the Monroe exit west-bound while I was driving east on 17; nice ride... I hate not being able to make it.. sorry everyone.... maybe this spring/summer...leaving for italy in an hour

SkidPlate
12/19/2004, 04:49 PM
Great to meet you all!

Thanks again for visiting Area 51! ;eekr;

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3107/48img_2214s.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3107/48img_2242s.jpg

Newports
12/19/2004, 04:56 PM
guess which one isnt actually a vx...

drdavidr4u
12/19/2004, 06:35 PM
MY FIRST MEET!!!

WOW THAT WAS FUN!!!

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR DRIVING UP!!! HOPE YOU ALL MADE IT HOME SAFE AND SOUND...I FOLLOWED YOU A FEW HOURS LATER AND THE ROADS WERE NOT GREAT.

HERE ARE 3 OF MY BEST PICS FROM THE MEET!!!

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=5328&papass=&sort=4

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=5330&papass=&sort=4

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=5329&papass=&sort=4

AndyC
12/19/2004, 07:09 PM
I just got back :) Did a little Christmas shopping. Well that snow just followed me back. It was pretty much all rain once I got off the "Area 51" mountain site :)
I spent a little time in some stores in Poughkeepsie and when I came out it was like a blizzard. The roads were slick, I saw a few cars off and a major traffic jam on the base of a hill. So decided to take as few side roads (have to love the GPS). .
While on the final leg of my return I got stuck behing a plow truck.
That kind of sucked since I couldn't get by him (over the middle of the road and Salting). There was no sense in getting plastered and chipped.
Hope everyone else made it home safely.
I'll bet George had some scarey moments .... let us know.

Andy

TDAWG
12/19/2004, 08:00 PM
Sorry I missed this meet but seeing as how my boy has been home for alittle over a week I just had to spend all of my time watching him grow. I sit here and read about the North east VX'ers having a meet and laugh just thinking that most of the meets are in the winter. Since being home he seems to fall asleep after watching the VX dvd.;Dy; I play for him often. Hopefully we can get a meet in the summer of 2005. So how many VX'es made this meet? Does the west coast still have the most VX'es a 1 meet?

thebear54
12/20/2004, 03:43 AM
WOWZERS...AWSOME...
That was absolutly fantastic guys(and girls). It was great getting together and meeting everyone from the board. Get that VX soon Danny...see what you are missing.
NINE(9) VX's showed up for the Monticello Meet despite some nasty snow and blowing winds.
George you could not have picked a better starting point...The "Area 51" sign was priceless:D
We had Three "Dragons", Three "Astrals", One "Foxfire", Two "IronMan" and an "Element"(?).
Let me tell you it was a nasty trip back to Vermont. It was a good thing I left when I did, not that I wanted to leave that early, but it took me 4 1/2 hours to drive back with snow and ice all the way.
It was too bad I did not have more time to talk with Bob(Newsman) since he came a little later on.
Hey Skidplate and/or LiquidVX...post a photo of "Rogues Gallery" your girlfriends took inside.
Again guys it was a good time, we'll have to do it again soon.
Thanks David for getting the ball started.
John

thebear54
12/20/2004, 04:32 AM
Despite the weather my Ironman came through with flying colors. Kinda glad I was driving the VX instead of my Rodeo on Sunday(only two wheel drive Florida car).
430 miles round trip on ONE tankfull of gas. Yes you heard it here first...I got a whopping 21.5 miles per gallon(almost unheard of in a VX.
THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE FOR A GREAT MEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JOHN

Hanalei
12/20/2004, 05:59 AM
Hey Bear, how did you manage to get 21.5 mpg? I know you get more mpg on the highway but that's incredible. Ok, fess up, what have you done to that VX !!! Share it with the rest of us!

LiquidVX
12/20/2004, 06:04 AM
Had lots O' Fun. Can't wait to do it again!
http://www.liquidproduction.net/vehicross/montmeet.jpg

Newports
12/20/2004, 09:30 AM
dude, thats phat photoshopping, anyhow, i will have a vx by our next meet, for sure.

BigJoe
12/20/2004, 11:15 AM
I had a great time yesterday!!!!

3 Green Vx's!!!!(no pics due to snow).

Here are the tires I was talking about yesterday.


http://www.vulcantire.com/graphics/tires/scorpzero.jpg

Site:

Vulcan tire (http://www.vulcantire.com/scorpzero_t.htm)


Joe

zadam123
12/20/2004, 11:25 AM
Had a great time at the meet, That pic is a riot! We need to do again, the only thing missing was a proton vx.

adam

BigJoe
12/20/2004, 12:14 PM
Originally posted by zadam123
Had a great time at the meet, That pic is a riot! We need to do again, the only thing missing was a proton vx.

adam

and a supercharged Vx..........

thebear54
12/21/2004, 04:18 AM
Hopefully with all the photos being posted the next meet will be even bigger and better, getting all the other VXers out of hiding after seeing what they missed.

Hey Lori...The mileage question- "Clean Living" ;) (only kidding:just a lot of carefull attention to detail and maintanance)

Still need a photo posting from LiquidVX and/or SkidPlate from inside the "mess hall".

Thanks Adam for bringing all the toys. Your VX is a prime candidate for "Area 51"...wow, what a spaceship!
I have some VX goodies for sale right now too:
1. 2000 42 page Dealer brochure("Go Farther") for $15.00
2. 1999 "Landing Spring 1999" Dealer Card for $10.00
3. Cararama 1:64 scale Silver VX(Carded Version) for $6.00
4. "VehiCROSS by ISUZU windshield decal(chrome & Red)for $15.00.
5. "One Tribe I" decal for $8.00
6. "One Tribe II" decal for $8.00
Check out my site to see what the decals look like:
http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/isuzuvehicrossowners/
Keep on truckin'......John

nyc #1 ironman
12/21/2004, 07:10 AM
Hi John,

Is the brochure stricking about thre VX? If so, I'd like it
Please advise?

thebear54
12/22/2004, 03:43 AM
Hey George,
The 42 pager(#AIMI-MKT-000-1-800M-GAC) is the full line dealer catalog. Our VX is covered very nicely on pages 11 through 18 with some awsome photos and specs.
John

SkidPlate
12/22/2004, 04:13 AM
Originally posted by thebear54

Still need a photo posting from LiquidVX and/or SkidPlate from inside the "mess hall".


I forgot to tell you all that I posted this a few days ago, enjoy.

Group Shot (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=5331&size=big&papass=&sort=4)

Hanalei
12/22/2004, 06:37 AM
Hey Skid: Thanks for the group shot, nice to place the faces with the names.

nyc #1 ironman
12/22/2004, 09:23 AM
My goodness ! Do I really look that bad in person? ,,lololololol

SkidPlate
12/22/2004, 04:07 PM
Hey no problem.

Hopefully you can tell which name goes with which person. Newports is hiding behind thebear54, maybe it has something to do with that Honda Element he drove? j/k

drdavidr4u
12/22/2004, 08:39 PM
Wow....we all look pretty bad...like we were up all night partying and this is the breakfast shot!!!!!!!

Anyway, thanks for posting this. Its nice to see the group all together. Its my first VX meet, but we seem to have such a great group of people we should keep these meets going more often!

drdavidr4u
12/22/2004, 08:40 PM
Oh...and I forgot to mention....
after seeing all your great VX's all I can think of is

"SO MANY MODS TO DO , SO LITTLE TIME!"

LiquidVX
12/24/2004, 02:59 AM
Thanks for compliments on photoshop alteration. Here are the few pics I have from the meet.

Sweet...
http://www.liquidproduction.net/vehicross/DSC02324.jpg

The Buffet...
http://www.liquidproduction.net/vehicross/DSC02336.jpg

Diff Cam Lens?
http://www.liquidproduction.net/vehicross/montmeetwide.jpg

Declare your number
Affix your name, and savor the recognition you will receive--
http://www.liquidproduction.net/vehicross/playdagameyo.jpg

Here is an operator logo for your cell phone.
http://www.liquidproduction.net/vehicross/oplogo.gif

Here I am at 4am the night of the meet. Snow is so much fun with a VX, I turned downtown Branford, CT into my private Swiss style rally course. Brought my girl along to take pics of the action, but it was too cold for her... sorry guys no pics except this one.
http://www.liquidproduction.net/vehicross/snowcat.jpgI freakin LOVE T.O.D.

VX is like beautiful woman. How does that Sir-Mix a lot song go...?
http://www.liquidproduction.net/vehicross/montmeet1.jpg

thebear54
12/24/2004, 05:02 AM
Since I think we all have a great time at Monticello we should do again as soon as the weather breaks. Maybe at the weekend meet I have planned in Vermont.Check out my site for info on that one: http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/isuzuvehicrossowners/
We have 67 members on the VX board who live in NH,VT, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ and PA--Now if we all got together how AWESOME would that be. We all got excited about 9 VX s together in one place, can you imagine what would happen if 67 got together?
It boggles the mind.....
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Have a great and safe holiday season everybody....enjoy!
John

nyc #1 ironman
12/24/2004, 09:20 AM
Wow, great shots ! I especially like the 1st one... ;)

thebear54
12/25/2004, 04:13 AM
Gee George...I wonder who belongs to that sweet IronMan you like so much....hee hee;)
John

nyc #1 ironman
12/25/2004, 10:12 AM
I'm not sure John, but what class, what taste, what extravagence, what a line a sh*t..... LOLOLOLOLOLOL

thebear54
12/25/2004, 03:46 PM
Originally posted by nyc #1 ironman
I'm not sure John, but what class, what taste, what extravagence, what a line a sh*t..... LOLOLOLOLOLOL

That's OK George, you have a right to blow your own horn. You have a "sweet ride". Love the Wheels and shoes.
John

thebear54
01/14/2005, 06:48 PM
Ok, This should be the last posting for the Monticello VX Meet.
I have just completed the update on my VX site http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/isuzuvehicrossowners/ to include a (what I think) super article with loads of photos of the meet. Go and check it out to see what a VX meet is all about if you have never been to one. This was my first...but won't be the last :dance:
John