Ford Owners Association of the Carolinas

[vonirkinshtine]

Here are some pics from my adventures with the Carolina Marauders at the 2009 FOAC show at Young Ford in Charlotte, NC.

We'll start with Friday's pics. Fastblack came to my place to detail his car and keep me company while I detailed mine.

http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/45005/2157724480079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2157724480079783134WUJrVN)

I think this is a pretty good shine for a $600 Maaco paint job (with a fresh coat of Maguires wax)!

http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/42603/2737571120079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2737571120079783134WvTPqH)

Bravo Fastblack!

http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/44297/2359884560079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2359884560079783134NYJcpz)

Not too shabby!

http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/42913/2900241770079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2900241770079783134ONjFUF)

And a quick shout-out to my hommies at CrownVic.net (with the gorgeous Marauder in the background).

http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/41117/2654647110079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2654647110079783134nxMIRu)

[vonirkinshtine]

Part 2: The dinner!

After a dinner at Quaker Steak and Lube, we went to the parking lot of the BJs Discount Center and had a quick photo op.

http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/39773/2306009640079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2306009640079783134YqGvJu)

http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/32179/2404365310079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2404365310079783134fJSbFl)

http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/43606/2532732300079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2532732300079783134WOzjHZ)

And this is my favorite night picture I took...this is Marauderman's "Red Line Beauty". This thing is just evil to see in person!

http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/25264/2123800290079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2123800290079783134fZSgvE)

[SC Cheesehead]

Nice pics, bubba!

Looking forward to your photographic talents tomorrow at the show.

Oh, and thanks for the Blue Moon (offical beer of the MM Blues Brothers). You n' me gotta do some more of those another time! :beer:

[vonirkinshtine]

Part 3: THE SHOW!

Trouble is in town!

http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/40821/2174052870079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2174052870079783134emMRph)

Fastblackmerc is insane! Here he is using a q-tip on his fresh air vents!

http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/41797/2824239780079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2824239780079783134DTmXrk)

Not bad for 10 years old and 170k miles if I do say so myself.

http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/9543/2291388840079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2291388840079783134OOdijO)

Marauderman

http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/42181/2135939670079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2135939670079783134nuwkkK)

Cheesehead

http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/8087/2673583600079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2673583600079783134NLsOFg)

Fastblack

http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/43776/2647308160079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2647308160079783134XrzIjJ)

Damn whacker hahaha. Actually, everything in this picture is a factory option (except the light). The guy had papers laid out to prove that this '76 Turino had the "Starsky And Hutch TV Package".

http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/44105/2967384470079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2967384470079783134wYqItr)

This guy was a real whacker though. He even had the "Police Interceptor" badge on the trunk.

http://inlinethumb58.webshots.com/44793/2542262360079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2542262360079783134jZvmSg)

THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING MUSTANG I'VE EVER SEEN! It's a one-off built by the Holman Moody shop. They built it to try and convince Ford to make a limited run of it...Ford said no.

http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/42930/2450050350079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2450050350079783134uVRthw)

[vonirkinshtine]

Here's a couple of beauty shots of my car...

http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/4906/2042918960079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2042918960079783134wzpyuw)
http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/40652/2612546680079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2612546680079783134AjdkXm)
http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/45426/2697891700079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2697891700079783134YFCdIP)
http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/9062/2743670600079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2743670600079783134mByEdt)

WINNAR!!!!! WOOOOOO!!!! I got the hardware!

http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/44240/2482923210079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2482923210079783134MUhxoc)

...in fact, we all did!

http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/17740/2838899760079783134S500x500Q85 .jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2838899760079783134UEkZtS)

Thanks for viewing! Our next show as a group will be in Wilmington this October.

[vonirkinshtine]

I don't know where to post our car show stuff. It's mostly pictures, so I put them in the photography forum. Admins, if you think all that stuff is better moved to here, feel free to do so.

Anyways...pics and some captions are here: http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?p=750589#post75 0589

Let me start a flame fest by saying that Marauderman is ghey! We went to Quaker Steak last night, but then found out that it was naughty school girl night at Iron Thunder Cafe! :mad2: Sheesh Tom! :flamer:

Also, thanks alot to Fastblack for loaning me some cleaning supplies so I could make my car not look like it's 10 years old with 170k miles. And thanks to Tom for spotting me some cash for lunch, lol.

[fastblackmerc]

We got Lee Holman to autograph those trophies which btw were from Rousch/Yates Racing. Each piston had been in a cup, sprint, circle track or truck race.

[SC Cheesehead]

We got Lee Holman to autograph those trophies which btw were from Rousch/Yates Racing. Each piston had been in a cup, sprint, circle track or truck race.

Yeah, as an FYI, Lee Holman was part of the award ceremonies, and he handed out all the trophies, so getting his autograph was something special.

Lotsa great cars and a nice (if somewhat HOT) day for a show.

I'll post up pices when I get home tomorrow and can get them downloaded off my camera.

[SC Cheesehead]

I don't know where to post our car show stuff. It's mostly pictures, so I put them in the photography forum. Admins, if you think all that stuff is better moved to here, feel free to do so.

Anyways...pics and some captions are here: http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?p=750589#post75 0589

Let me start a flame fest by saying that Marauderman is ghey! We went to Quaker Steak last night, but then found out that it was naughty school girl night at Iron Thunder Cafe! :mad2: Sheesh Tom! :flamer:

Also, thanks alot to Fastblack for loaning me some cleaning supplies so I could make my car not look like it's 10 years old with 170k miles. And thanks to Tom for spotting me some cash for lunch, lol.

Yeah, and I hear that Iron Thunder has Blue Moon, too!

NOTE TO SELF: Next time we have a get-together in CLT, don't have Tom as Cruise Director....:lol:

[Ms. Denmark]

Of Holman-Moody racing?

[Marauderman]

Yeah, as an FYI, Lee Holman was part of the award ceremonies, and he handed out all the trophies, so getting his autograph was something special.

Lotsa great cars and a nice (if somewhat HOT) day for a show.

I'll post up pices when I get home tomorrow and can get them downloaded off my camera.

Very Nicely done there Eric----..

not to hi jack a wonderful put together thread of our show this weekend, hopefully Cheese will have some pics from tonight........where Cheese and I continued on after the show above to Drag Racing from Z-Max where we were at the Pinks All Out --and it was just fabulous--over 32K people...4 car racing and ..get this..one run was a 3.92 of about 302MPH in the Quarter....yeah it was a 8,000 HP car--but you had to be there-- it was during intermission between staging.... we are very tired...a long day for us two anyway....

Thanks again Eric--very nice pics there my friend...well done........Tom

[Marauderman]

Yeah, and I hear that Iron Thunder has Blue Moon, too!

NOTE TO SELF: Next time we have a get-together in CLT, don't have Tom as Cruise Director....:lol:



NOW HOLD ON just a Minute Guys---As I told ya ---Don't just mentioned a few things about this place--I got caught up in greeting all you when you showed up and we talked from subject to subject and I totally forgot all about it......
OK.........so we go there next time ---------Ghee.......give me a break..........besides....ther e is another establishment further back down on Harris I just found out about too but the QS and A had already been chosen..so..........oh well....we'll do things different next time........ok...............

[vonirkinshtine]

Of Holman-Moody racing?

Yeah, of Holman Moody racing. They had a couple of their race vehicles out there too.

[SC Cheesehead]

Of Holman-Moody racing?


Yeah, of Holman Moody racing. They had a couple of their race vehicles out there too.


Yup, Holman-Moody is HQ'd in Charlotte. Marauderman had a chance to visit their shop a couple weeks ago, check out these links for more:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=52739

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=52731

BTW, Lee's a great guy, and the '64 Fairlaine he brought to the show was something else; car's set up for road racing.

[SC Cheesehead]

NOW HOLD ON just a Minute Guys---As I told ya ---Don't just mentioned a few things about this place--I got caught up in greeting all you when you showed up and we talked from subject to subject and I totally forgot all about it......
OK.........so we go there next time ---------Ghee.......give me a break..........besides....ther e is another establishment further back down on Harris I just found out about too but the QS and A had already been chosen..so..........oh well....we'll do things different next time........ok...............

Ahhhhh, now the excuses start!!! :D

IMO, I think we need to put DOK in charge of activities in the future. ;)

[fastblackmerc]

Ahhhhh, now the excuses start!!! :D

IMO, I think we need to put DOK in charge of activities in the future. ;)

I agree. We missed naughty school girl night...... :(

[Marauderman]

Ahhhhh, now the excuses start!!! :D

IMO, I think we need to put DOK in charge of activities in the future. ;)


I agree. We missed naughty school girl night...... :(

AH.....lets not forget who suggested where we go that night eh! ......
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51888&page=3

[Steve_NC]

Great job guys. I am really sorry that I could not make it, but it has been about 4 years since the Fam came down to see us. Looks like another clean sweep for the crew. great job! and love those trophies! The pictures are amazing thanks for posting.
Any beer that is cold, open, and full is my favorite. Just in case the question arises again. :)
I am truly bumming over missing this event. Any plans for a get together before October?
:beer:

[Marauderman]

I agree. We missed naughty school girl night...... :(

Yeah right......reminds me to make sure Ms. M has something else to do so she will have to pass on that next meet for that occasion ....or any other for a first visit -------------give me a break ----gotta check it out first----------or maybe I should let some others knows......don't think so..right?.! ...eh!............I know..........if Don takes his wife.............well......... ........you would want to check before taking yours......right?????........t he boat floats in diff ways for diff folks guys.........remember that...............

[fastblackmerc]

yeah right......reminds me to make sure ms. M has something else to do so she will have to pass on that next meet for that occasion ....or any other for a first visit -------------give me a break ----gotta check it out first----------or maybe i should let some others knows......don't think so..right?.! ...eh!............i know..........if don takes his wife.............well......... ........you would want to check before taking yours......right?????........t he boat floats in diff ways for diff folks guys.........remember that...............

jk........

[Marauderman]

jk........

Thanks...cause I can become edgy!!!!.....after all..........we will

c
the end results..

[vonirkinshtine]

....is it just me.......or...............does anyone else...have..trouble......read ing----Marauderman's--..-.--.-.-...-.-..-.-.--...-.--#%)*(&_)(@*_%...posts?

hahahaha, just pickin on ya :-)

[Marauderman]

....is it just me.......or...............does anyone else...have..trouble......read ing----Marauderman's--..-.--.-.-...-.-..-.-.--...-.--#%)*(&_)(@*_%...posts?

hahahaha, just pickin on ya :-)

......as Hotrauader once said......you have to follow along with my whole wording.........including the dots...........pausing as it is meant to be........the "it " means exactly what it says.............he actually said that to me once --but he also said he had to re-read it to figure it out--but that was after a few beers-=--......keep up the dashes as it helps peoples pause and read along better............matter of fact==he said once you talk that way......in person..ya know-:lol:

[vonirkinshtine]

Confucius once say...

..."that doesn't make any f***ing sence!"

[Marauderman]

Don't know why its such a problem.......

SC Cheesehead and Hotrauder understand my "read alongs"...........:lol:.......

[SC Cheesehead]

Confucius once say...

..."that doesn't make any f***ing sence!"

or....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM-G0bkl8MQ

[vonirkinshtine]

Oh, Confucius was in Oh Brother Where Art Thou? I did not know that.

[frdwrnch]

Sorry I could not be there with you guys. I get to live vicariously through you and MM.net! Looks like a great time was had by all. Be advised, I'm like a bad penny. You can't get rid of me. I look forward to dropping in on you all in the not too distant future.

[SC Cheesehead]

Sorry I could not be there with you guys. I get to live vicariously through you and MM.net! Looks like a great time was had by all. Be advised, I'm like a bad penny. You can't get rid of me. I look forward to dropping in on you all in the not too distant future.

Man, it would be great to see you again, Russell!!

[Marauderman]

Man, it would be great to see you again, Russell!!

Just let us know when your here or in town so we can all plan to meet with you

[dok]

Just let us know when your here or in town so we can all plan to meet with you

At the Iron Thunder Saloon???

[SC Cheesehead]

At the Iron Thunder Saloon???

Don't let Tom plan it! :lol: