Goodguys dfw

[GM Muscle]

post up your dfw goodguys expirience.


When did I miss the green rs chevelle hitting a pole and did anyone see the badass "c2zr1" corvette? Sick!
On another note I really enjoyed the auto-x and meeting some of the vendors! Couldn't have asked for better weather either.

[214Chevy]

Can someone please post pics when you get a chance. I live in Dallas and can't make it. Working all weekend and when I get off, showtimes will be over.

[Bakaruda]

I went but did not take any pictures. Alot of great cars there.

[GM Muscle]

Saw quite a bit of junk there too! Lol I've determined I've been way too humble on the build of my car! I'm holding my chin up a little
higher after today. Haha

[tmadden]

Man I went and I'm worn out from all that walking. That's crazy how many cars they got in TMS. My first time watching the Optima Challenge. That was great to watch. Of all the vendor tents I went in it figures that Detroit Speeds crew was the most attentive and cool. We were super ignored at the PPG tent like we had the plague. Walked thru the tent with my brother and no one even acknowledged our existence which is hard at 6'2 240 and 6'3" 300.......:mad:

[GM Muscle]

Yeah I'll agree, they weren't too cordial. I went and grabbed a couple of beers from them and went to dse's tent.

[PASD U]

I was there. Went yesterday and today. Had a flippin blast! There's never enough time to check that show out. My legs and feet are in definite need of some attention. Ouch. Why do they stick the Autocross event at the ENTIRE opposite end of the place?

I missed the Roadster Shop Chevelle kissing the pole too. After being there since about 10, I stuck around waiting for a ride with one of the vendors and got bumped after waiting over an hour. That was somewhere around 3. I was kind of irritated but what are you gonna do...whine? I left the area around 3:00-3:15, so it must've happened shortly after that since they quit at 4. Saw that C2ZR1 Corvette today...I can't say enough about it, it would just come out as all caps and curse words in text. Lots of design ideas that I loved (gauges-who did those, pedals, rear cabin area). Very nice car. I'm hoping PHR, or some other magazine I read frequently, picks it up as a feature.

What was up with the PPG booth? I went by and there didn't seem to be anything going on. Some kids coloring. Didn't really pay attention to them. I had some great conversation at the DSE and RideTech booths though, pitching the idea for more early Chevelle products.:D

[tmadden]

Yeah that is a hell of a walk thru all the cars and the vendor booths and then to the autocross. It was a great day since I had a chance to go with my oldest brother who's opinion matters most when it comes to cars and who needed to understand the Pro Touring movement. I have to say how much I love the ound of a old school big block. How sweet that was!!!!!

[RPM HOTRODS]

Well it sounds like everyone had a good time. I have to say its hard for us to be a vendor with a booth and run the autoX at the opposite sides of the event. I'm not a big guy like DSE or Ridetech and I can't pull my guys out of the shop for a show 20 hours away or have a big sales staff. We build cars. I have to be at the shows on Wednesday to set up and won't be back to the shop until late Monday or Tuesday. I have one employee that understands, a truck driver that helps out, and myself on the road. The ride alongs on the autoX are hard too. While we are waiting to run, which seems to be once an hour or so, I may have at least 5 people ask to ride in the car. Sometimes the first person is there sometimes not when its time to run. The one thing I want is for people to have a good time along with myself thats why I do it. But Goodguys needs and are listening to us vendors to make it better for us all. Its hard for me to get focused to run the car, find the person who wants the ride and keep track of who it was in the short amount of time, get them in seat belts and ready to role. I rode someone every time I ran the last two days and I'm sorry if I skipped someone or didn't talk to someone at the trailer. Its hard and I'm new and tryn to figure it out!!!!

[PASD U]

Hey "RPM", (sorry don't know your name) I personally want to thank you for ALLOWING anyone to ride along with you. The same thing goes for every vendor, every regular guy and girl there and granted when I spoke in my post of being irritated about not getting a ride, it wasn't directed towards anyone in particular. I purposely didn't mention the vendor and I hope noone took my words personally. The excitement of being a passenger in one of those awesome machines that you guys build ended flatly in disappointment BUT...:thumbsup: there's always next year. I will personally admit I super jealous of each and every one of you out there blasting around the track whether you built it on a budget or are finishing up R&D on a new product. Thank YOU for for the excitement of it all!

[MODO Innovations]

Well it sounds like everyone had a good time. I have to say its hard for us to be a vendor with a booth and run the autoX at the opposite sides of the event. I'm not a big guy like DSE or Ridetech and I can't pull my guys out of the shop for a show 20 hours away or have a big sales staff. We build cars. I have to be at the shows on Wednesday to set up and won't be back to the shop until late Monday or Tuesday. I have one employee that understands, a truck driver that helps out, and myself on the road. The ride alongs on the autoX are hard too. While we are waiting to run, which seems to be once an hour or so, I may have at least 5 people ask to ride in the car. Sometimes the first person is there sometimes not when its time to run. The one thing I want is for people to have a good time along with myself thats why I do it. But Goodguys needs and are listening to us vendors to make it better for us all. Its hard for me to get focused to run the car, find the person who wants the ride and keep track of who it was in the short amount of time, get them in seat belts and ready to role. I rode someone every time I ran the last two days and I'm sorry if I skipped someone or didn't talk to someone at the trailer. Its hard and I'm new and tryn to figure it out!!!!

I was there on Friday and wanted to stop by and introduce myself. Each time I came by you where covered up or at the track. The camaro looks pretty good going thru the cones too. Maybe next year I can get out earlier in the morning.

[RPM HOTRODS]

I just wish there were more hours in the day. That goes at the shop too. Anything you guys need stop by. See us in the spring. We'll be back & faster with some new cars next year!!! But make sure you see us, I'll make sure you get your rides. My name is Curt & Fritz is usually the poor guy hanging out at the trailer wishing he could get out & see whats going on at the show. The Camaro works really good, The big block makes us a little heavy in the front. But makes it a fun time cause you have to drive it with the rear tires too.

[PASD U]

I agree about there needing to be more hours. I didn't want to be one of those guys riding the scooter things that were EVERYWHERE (micro rant) but after so much walking/talking it was time to call it a day.

You guys don't be afraid of building those early (64/65) Chevelles. Hahaha. I don't think I saw more than 3 in the whole show.

[Musclerodz]

had a blast, and got home just a couple hours ago. We debuted project "Phoenix" in the Optima booth this weekend. Although it was not quite done and worked like dogs for the last 2 days straight to get it there, we had fun. We will be back in the spring with the car done along with a few upgrades scheduled to be installed this winter.

[ScotI]

I just wish there were more hours in the day. That goes at the shop too. Anything you guys need stop by. See us in the spring. We'll be back & faster with some new cars next year!!! But make sure you see us, I'll make sure you get your rides. My name is Curt & Fritz is usually the poor guy hanging out at the trailer wishing he could get out & see whats going on at the show. The Camaro works really good, The big block makes us a little heavy in the front. But makes it a fun time cause you have to drive it with the rear tires too.
Glad you guys made it out to Dallas.

[RPM HOTRODS]

Glad you guys made it out to Dallas.

We are too, it was great meeting everyone. Man your area has our style cars and trucks. Top notch stuff. Now we are bouncing down the road to a customer in Alabama then off to DSE to pick up some parts for a project then home. Just hope to make it home sometime Tuesday to see the family and get back into the shop!!!!

[NotStock Photo]

DFW was a great show as usual I only got to go thursday,friday, and sunday due to attending a nostlgia drag race in Temple. I shot the ring brothers afterburner sunday morning then put my camera away sorry I didnt have any coverage. I know where there are some pics but its on another site and didnt know if its kosher to post a link

[tjtucker]

Hi all
I went Friday & Sat. I spoke to the guys at DSE and went for a ride in the new 63 Chevy II. Ryan laid down the fastest time of the day with my fat rump in the passanger seat. That guy can DRIVE he is so smooth it's hard to explain. I'm always so impressed on how nice the vendors are. They are were all class acts. I was there when the RS Chevelle went through the fence. He was hard on the gas coming to the finish line and through the timers. He locked up the brakes and slid into the fence. On Sat I rode in the Gateway yellow Mustang. We spun on the end of the first lap. I was laughing so hard I also lost it. He looked at me and said lets have fun and try to finish.
We spun two more times. I think we did 3 donughts. We came to the finish line and we were both laughing so hard we had tears in out eyes. Not the fastest time but great fun.
I think the only down fall was there were so many people this time doing the auto cross that it really limited the vendors so the rides were limited. I loved the No Limits 55 Ford truck very cool and fast. I also loved the white mini fast street car time except for the vendors. The 66 vett was cool but he couldn't believe how fast the 90 hp 67 mini was that he could not beat it. I was so impressed with the 63 chevy II that I think I'm going to find one and build one just like it but with a crate LS3 and an auto. It would be the perfect daily driver.

TJ

[PASD U]

I may have convinced a friend to build one after he saw the DSE Chevy II...too.

[Ed.Capen]

Guys, Sorry to inform you that Ryan in the Chevy II did not end up winning with the fastest time. Kyle with DSE came out on the last run of the day with a passenger and put up a 39.765 to beat Ryans 39.924, I guess the boss wins again!!!

I am glad you liked the Mini and the No Limits truck they were both really fast. Also the 32 of George Packard was nice to watch.

For 2011 there will be 15 AutoCross events in the Goodguys Schedule!!!!!

Goodguy Ed

[Heartlandrods]

Thank all of you for the kind words about the C2ZR1 Corvette that we designed and built. If you would like any more information about it you can email Jeff at [email protected] or go to www.Heartlandcustoms.us