Ok heres the deal. Chris and I have set a date fore Dec. 7 for us all to meet. It will be at the Ashboro Zoo. There is a campground nearby, and I have to call to make the arange ments. That will be posted. But for now we want to let everybody know of the up-coming event. We will install a fuel pressure gauge, and if someone else would like to do something else, let me or Chris ( CRud ) know. We picked the zoo because its located in the middle of N.C., and the wife and kids can go to the zoo. ( If they want ). I would like to see everybody who has a camper come and camp with Chris and I. If anybody would like to stay in a hotel, there are plenty around that area. Lets all get together before the hollidays, and kick it off right.<br><br>If you plan on camping, e-mail me @ firefighter812@alltel.net <br><br>or call me @ 980-722-2090. That way I can get enough camping spots!<br><br>Thanks, Kimrey

Be a little cold to stretch the sleeping bags out on the goose neck this time of year but don't mind the motel thingy. Are training wheel trucks from Va invited too?

<br>Be a little cold to stretch the sleeping bags out on the goose neck<br> What's the matter,,,??.... No sense of adventure?? [laugh]<br><br> Are training wheel trucks from Va invited too?<br><br> You're more than Welcome Joel, the more, the merrier!<br> As for me,,,, I'll have to get a trade for that Sat. I'm scheduled to work 8-4 shift, Tue-Sat that week. It shouldn't be too hard for me to do.

I think I grew out of my sense of adventure or lost it or became sensible. NOT!!!!! [laugh]

<br><br>Be a little cold to stretch the sleeping bags out on the goose neck<br> What's the matter,,,??.... No sense of adventure?? [laugh]<br><br> Are training wheel trucks from Va invited too?<br><br> You're more than Welcome Joel, the more, the merrier!<br> As for me,,,, I'll have to get a trade for that Sat. I'm scheduled to work 8-4 shift, Tue-Sat that week. It shouldn't be too hard for me to do.<br><br> I can cover for you Rattlin!, By the way what will I have to be doing while I am covering for you?. Sit's hoping I didn't just really step in it ::)

Anybody who wants to go is invited!!! Lets have a big party!

Ok here's what I've found out so far. The campground closet to the zoo that will be open is the Holly Bluff Family Campground. It's 20.00 night for power, watewr, sewer. I think it's kinda expensive for this time of year, but there open. He did say we would probably have the run of the place. The web address for the campground is www.rvcampground.com/nc/hollybluff/. Check it out and let me know what you think.<br><br>Kimrey

Hello All<br><br> Yes we want all CTD to come on out. That includes the under valved and over valved, trucks with training wheels and the ones with out. So if you have a 1st gen, a 2nd gen or the new 3rd gen come on out. BOMBed and unBOMBed trucks as well. Plain ole stock trucks like mine too [laugh] ;D [eyecrazy] <br> <br>See Ya<br>Chris

Sounds good to me!<br> It will still depend on my work schedule, but I should know if I can get the trade by this coming Tue when I get back to work.<br>

What is the date again and where?

Joel,,,,,,<br> Have the 5.9's blurred yer eyesight or did the ol brain cell go to bed before you did? ::) Look at the first post at the top of this page. ;D [laugh] [laugh]<br><br> Dec = December (that's next month),,,,,, (the last month of the year)<br><br> 7 = seventh day of the month (December {see above})<br><br> Ashboro Zoo = The zoo (place where animals live) located in Ashboro, North Carolina, (United States of America)<br><br>How's that? ;D [laugh] [laugh]

<br>Joel,,,,,,<br> Have the 5.9's blurred yer eyesight or did the ol brain cell go to bed before you did? ::) Look at the first post at the top of this page. ;D [laugh] [laugh]<br><br> Dec = December (that's next month),,,,,, (the last month of the year)<br><br> 7 = seventh day of the month (December {see above})<br><br> Ashboro Zoo = The zoo (place where animals live) located in Ashboro, North Carolina, (United States of America)<br><br>How's that? ;D [laugh] [laugh]<br><br><br>Not sure I got that, maybe you better splain it just one more time to make sure....... [laugh]

Sorry Joel,<br> I couldn't resist! ;D<br>I pulled it up on my puter map gizmo and it tells me that it's about a 4 hour drive from my place to the campground that Kimrey mentioned. The route is I-85 / I-40 mainly.

Yeah, that's what I saw too. It tells me to go to Petersburg first to get on 85 but I can shoot right out 40 to Blackstone and get on there. You should be able to do the same. <br><br>When are you planning to drive down if you get to go?

Forgot to ask, who's got the names and numbers of local motels and such?

You can pull up the Ashboro web site, and they have listings and links to area hotels, as well as maps. Rattlinram, are you pulling your camper and staying the weekend?

Scott,<br><br>You can count me in. I may be able to talk the wife and kids into too. I don't know about camping, may be a little cool in a tent. I'll bring that bracket I mentioned for your fuel pressure sender. If you don't like it, it won't hurt my feelings a bit. Looking forward to catching up with everyone, since I've been outta the loop for a while.<br><br>David

Sounds good David. Rattlinram, if your able to go, will you be camping? So far we have: David, Chris, Myself. Keith, JonP, where are you all at? Anybody seen them lately?

What is the link for the Asheboro web site?

<br>Sounds good David. Rattlinram, if your able to go, will you be camping? So far we have: David, Chris, Myself. Keith, JonP, where are you all at? Anybody seen them lately?<br><br><br>Hey Scott,<br> So far, the trade is looking good. ;D We will be bringing the 5er if we come. I guess you and Chris will be staying at the campground that you mentioned?? I'll see if I can get a hold of Charles and Marge. What day are you going to be getting to the campground,,,, Friday night or Saturday morning?<br>

Scott<br> I'll post some direction and info on the camp ground, I think we stayed there one time when we went to the Denton Farm park. <br> We are planning on driving out on Friday afternoon, If I remember right it should be about a 4 hour ride for us.<br> I will bring the tools and a mounting bracket like the ones I used on my wifes truck and mine. You can then choose which mounting bracket you want to use Davids or mine. No big deal.<br> You will need to bring one of the Ray's banjo bolts that is threaded with 1/8 inch pipe thread. I replaced the scherader valve at the inlet of the injection pump. Don't forget to get new seal rings for the banjo bolt. Some folks reuse them but I don't like to they are cheap and it prevents having a leak. :'( :( A 18 inch grease gun hose with steel fittings on it (the brass ones tend to leak is what I read somewhere) a 2 inch hose clamp (to clamp the sending unit to the mounting bracket) The gauge to include the sending unit. The pod to mount the gauge in.<br>It should take about an hour to hook everything up. The install is pretty easy the wireing can be a pain in the you know what.<br><br>I am thinking about bringing the stuff to make a big ole pot of chili. What do ya say should we plan on haveing chili and hot dogs for lunch and then the folks that want to go to the ZOO do there thing and the folks who want to stay and shoot the breeze can do that too. <br><br> I hope to do the gauge install in the morning. I would like to extend the invite out to other 24 valved CTD that if you get the above suppies I will help you install them or if time permitts I will put it in for you. I just need you to let me know so that I can bring enough supplies. <br><br>For Non Camper Folks <br>I will get ahold of the camp ground and make sure it is the one I think it is and then post directions from local cities. That should be by the end of the week.<br>Hope to get some new faces together.<br>See Ya<br>Chris

Coolness........ ;D

Chris, you took the words right out of my mouth on the lunch thing. Chilie sounds good to me, it should be cool that day, if not cold. Do you want to bring the lunch and everybody just drop a couple of dollars, or do you want everybody to bring something to add with the chillie? Rattlinram, I will be down that Fri. evening. I should get there around 4:00 at the latest. I will have a fire going, I will leave the fire on for ya. LOL. I'm getting excited, I'm like a kid at Christmas!<br><br>Kimrey

I will bring the stuff to make it and cook it outside on a propane burner thingy. If folks could start letting me know who all will be coming out that would sure help me out. I know it is still a ways off. BBUUTT.<br> I have not had a chance to do much on the computer, so that is something my wife and I will get done tomorrow.<br> Jack will you be able to make it down for this?? Hope to see ya again and shake your hand and tell ya thanks for such a great site in person. ;D 8) ;D <br><br>Time for bed <br>See Ya<br>Chris

Found out there is a Best Western real close for those of you that are 5'er challenged like myself. Reservations can be made at 1-800-528-1234.<br><br>Smurf, you know I don't have a problem bringing supplies so let me know what I can haul down. Looks good for me right now unless something drastic happens tween now and then.<br>Probably drive down early Saturday mornin. May get a bug and just blow this pop stand early and drive down Friday afternoon just to look around.<br><br>Joel

Wish I could make it ... but my daughter will be visiting us that weekend .... <br><br>Have fun and be careful with those animals .... esp you PAPA ... HAHAHA

Hey Chris,,,<br> It still looks good for us to be coming. It looks like a 4 hour drive for us also. Not sure if Ev will want to leave Friday after I get off of work at 1600 or wait and leave Saturday morning.<br> BTW,,,, I need a wax job installed on the truck,, ::) Do you want me to bring the supplies so you can do that too?? [laugh] [laugh]

Ditto that here too, Dennis. Mine hasn't been waxed in 2 years or so. Chris, count me in for 4. We're planning on getting to the motel (probably Best Western) Friday night. Joel, look forward to meeting you. It'll be nice to have a new face in the crowd. New guys supply the beverages, don't they Chris? Anyone know if we've got an Amsoil dealer coming? No Chris, I'm not bombing the lawn mower again. I just need to clean &amp; oil my air filter. Let me know what ya'll want me to bring.<br><br>David

Hey Dennis. All I need is 1077 posts, then I'll be caught up with you. Yea, like that's gonna happen. You do have a life (or something like it) off this board, don't you? ::) ;D

<br>Ditto that here too, Dennis. Mine hasn't been waxed in 2 years or so. Chris, count me in for 4. We're planning on getting to the motel (probably Best Western) Friday night. Joel, look forward to meeting you. It'll be nice to have a new face in the crowd. New guys supply the beverages, don't they Chris? Anyone know if we've got an Amsoil dealer coming? No Chris, I'm not bombing the lawn mower again. I just need to clean &amp; oil my air filter. Let me know what ya'll want me to bring.<br><br>David<br><br><br>As Chris can assuredly tell you, I have no problems bringing the beverages. I took five cases of Bud Light to BMD with me. Just let me know the preferences. They are still drinking it at BMD. Just leave the 5.9's alone, they are all mine. I get grouchy when you go into my stash and you don't want to see what a fat little bearded grouchy cranky gremlin looking guy looks like while driving an 8000 pound projectile.<br><br>I am also an AMSOIL dealer. What do you need? I can place and order and have everything by the time we get there.

David,<br> I have the advantage of being here when I'm at home or at work! ;D <br> And do I have a life,,,, depends on who ya ask? [laugh] [laugh]<br>

Mighty fine Joel. I've had my air filters on about 2 years and haven't cleaned the first one yet or seen any instructions on how to do it. I need the foam filter oil and advice on how to clean the filters. Also, I need to change the oil in my rear end. Well, I mean the truck's rear end, not mine. I might want to talk about a dual remote bypass too. BTW, my beverage preference is Miller Genuine Draft.<br><br>Dennis, I like the way you worded that, &quot;when I'm at home or at work&quot;. I respect you for being honest and not saying &quot;when I'm at home or WORKING&quot;. You know, some of us actually have to DO WORK when we're AT WORK. :'(

<br>Mighty fine Joel. I've had my air filters on about 2 years and haven't cleaned the first one yet or seen any instructions on how to do it. I need the foam filter oil and advice on how to clean the filters. Also, I need to change the oil in my rear end. Well, I mean the truck's rear end, not mine. I might want to talk about a dual remote bypass too. BTW, my beverage preference is Miller Genuine Draft.<br><br><br>Let me look in my books and see if I can find some instructions for cleaning. Do you want me to bring some rear end oil too? <br><br>I have the dual remote filter on mine as you might imagine so you can look at it and maybe get some ideas.<br><br>I'll order some air filter oil and have it there too. Got the message on the MGD. That is what is in my fridge as back up to the 5.9's.<br><br>Joel

Wash and wax ??? [eyecrazy] ??? My poor truck don't get that enough as it is.<br> Ok here it is as I see it today.<br>Chris a big ole pot of Chili.<br>Joel Barely pops (BEER) MGD,COORS LITE,??<br>Unknow at this time is <br>POP<br>Hot Dogs<br>BUNS<br>Table stuff<br> I will also bring a large case of BS 8) [eyecrazy] [laugh]<br><br>I was not able to post the info on the camp ground tonight due to my wife still working and the lack of our camping guide book. I will get it by the end of the weekend.<br><br>Dennis<br> Maybe you can talk Jack into joining us.<br><br>Keith<br> Glad you are having a family vist, sorry you could not join us.<br><br>John_P and Banshee<br> Hope to hear from you all. The way your trucks run it will be a very short drive 8)<br><br>Wes<br> If you are in the area come on out. I would like your phone number and new e mail address.<br><br>Charles/BBomb<br>Hope to see ya there. <br> <br>Outrider<br> Long time no hear. Are you joining us?<br><br>The way I see it we need as many folks as we can get to this event to dicuass the future of the MATDR. I would like to keep our group going, but I am looking at MADTR. Thoughts?? either post them here or PM me please<br><br>I got to get going My wife is trying to talk me into going to a truck/tractor pull in Lumberton NC tomarrow, which is just south of Fayetteville NC.<br><br>See Ya<br>Chris <br>

I'll be there. Is there a place I can put my camper, or would you guys recommend just getting a room or something?

Beer supplies:

Coors Light
Bud Light
MGD

Will that cover the mass quantities?

Someone better drink that light crap if when I bring it. I won't even bring it back home. I will carry the MGD home, that is my back up to the 5.9s.

Joel

Hey Joel,<br> Ya know,,,,,, Papa Smurf has to watch his girlish figure! [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Jack are you refering to the get together at the campground? Yea come camp with us! As far as the beer, I don't drink light beer. Thats to much like water! Chris, I have wes's numbers and e-mail address. I will dig them up later, he would like to here from everybody. This get-together looks like it will be a good one. Let me echo Chris, it would be nice to have verybody there to discuse the future of the chapter and plan future events. Chris are you going to handle the campground reservations? Let me know, and what I can bring.<br><br>Ramminon, I hate you can't make it, but family is more important. Well see you on the next go around!<br><br>Kimrey

I know I should read the whole thread, but can someone email me campground info to webmaster@dieseltruckresource.com?

<br>I know I should read the whole thread, but can someone email me campground info to webmaster@dieseltruckresource.com?<br><br><br>GEEZE-PETE,,,,,<br> This guy is working way too hard or is incredibly lazy! [laugh]<br>www.rvcampground.com/nc/hollybluff/

OK, We all have the hyper-link for the campgrounds now. I can tell Chris that it is taken care off. I do need to check on the availability of Holly Bluff, a few yrs back they closed up before Thanksgiving.<br><br>Here is some info on the local area, humm I mean ZOO...<br>NC ZOO site (http://www.nczoo.org/), there are other things to see look at Site's around Asheboro (http://www.visitrandolph.org/attractions.asp). The covered bridge was pretty neat. I would like to check out the Goat Lady Dairy, anything pertaining to farming is educational.<br><br>Hey Dennis, American Classic Motorcycle Museum is near the campground. Right where Hwy 64 and Hwy 49 split. They have a few Harley's there. ;D<br><br>For the family member, there is shopping in Asheboro :), a few antique malls. Friday Dec 6th is Asheboro's Christmas Parade, 7 pm downtown. This would be great for the family members, especially the little ones!! <br><br>For those not brave enough for NC Weather here is the link<br>Hotel Listing (http://chamber.asheboro.com/visitorinformation.html#accommodations)<br><br>thanks ya'll, Mrs Smurf is going back to cooking chilli for PAPA.<br>

Hot off the phone.<br><br>Holly Bluff is sort of open, if you are self contained. The bath house is closed for the season. $22 a night. That is a little high for off season.<br><br>Deep River Campground (http://www.kiz.com/deepriver/) check out the link. They are open year round, 6 miles east of Asheboro. $18 a night for full hook up (this is their yr round price). If we let them know ahead of time they can put us all together.<br><br>Kimrey, not to spook ya, Chris didn't say anything until last night about camping. I usually do the homework for places to go. I have been working cargo aircraft for 3 straight nights, plus full work days. So he knows that I don't have much time to search out his info and sleep before heading back out to work again. <br><br>The rates are better and the direction to Deep River are pretty easy. We prefer to use the Bath house then use the holding tank in the winter months. We haven't winterized the camper yet, so for using the sewer isn't an issue.<br><br>Let us know what you think. The lower price and being closer to the ZOO is even better.<br><br>take care, Mrs Smurf...... Back to cooking for PAPA ;D<br>

Sounds okee-dokie to me,,
I think it sounds better than the Holly Bluff one, so I vote for this one. I haven't winterized the camper, in hopes of using it &quot;Just One More Time&quot;,,,,,, course I do remember we had a dyno meet last Jan. ::) ;D

Thanks Leigh,
*PS. I would hold off on feeding Papa Smurf until he has finished that exhaust job on your truck,,,,,,,,, you know how some folks can get that &quot;Hound Dog Syndrome&quot; after they get their belly full.

I say we go to the Deep River Campground. Pictures look nicer and it's cheaper. That's my vote. You guys think there will be enough time to work on trucks and stuff? I would like to see what you all have under the hood, (besides your basic Cummiins) ;D

All,<br>I will give Deep River a call. Better to reserve a block of sites than have someone 3 or 4 spots down.<br><br>Dennis, I haven't given Chris a chance to eat just yet. ;D I should start a fire to warm is fingers. [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]<br><br>Jack, as for what's hidden under the hood, I second your thoughts, What else can I put on my truck to keep up the competition with Chris ;D ;D. I guess I will still have training wheels [laugh] to deal with. <br><br>For all, it has been quite some time since we all have been together. Besides chili on one night, what else would everyone want for another meal. Is anyone up for Deep Fried Turkey? It won't take much to throw the fryer in the truck.<br><br>We can bring out the wash buckets and have a truck cleaning party..... We better wish for warm weekend.<br><br>take care,<br><br>Mrs Smurf...

Sounds like fun. I don't care what we eat, as long as there is MEAT!!! ;D

Reservation are made. I passed onto the owners that there would be about 4 or 5 folks bringing out campers. Sites are reserved for MATDR..... Just let them know that you want one of those sites. I told them that they would all be 5er and around the 31 ft length.<br><br>They have a covered pavilion that we can use for dinner and such.<br><br>They are not very busy this time of the year, so we should have some fun. I might even bring the fishing pole.<br><br>take care,<br><br>Mrs Smurf...

Thank you Mrs Smurf! You're the greatest. ;D

Hey Smurf, how bout a burnin barrell? Remember BMD? Could have used on there eh? <br><br>I can strap the Generac and the air compressor to the GN and bring them if there is a need for electricity and air tools and a big long work bench. ;D May bring the GN anyway just in case something wants to follow me home.<br>

Leigh,<br><br>You sound pretty familiar with the area. Do you know what the closest motel is to the campground? Sounds like Joel &amp; us Winnetts are the only unfortunates that don't have a guest house to bring. We've got 6 more payments left, then the truck is officially mine ;D I've been trying to convince the Mrs. we need a trailer, but I haven't had any luck. Maybe in 6 months she'll pay attention. It wouldn't hurt if she could see what a good time is had by all.<br><br>David

David, I didn't say I didn't have a camper. Check my signature below. May not be appropriate for this time of year though. My sense of adventure has faded as Rattlin questioned in a pat post.

Folks, that sounds good to me! If someone comes up with a better idea or better place to go I'm game. I'm easy ;D Sounds like everything is coming together!<br><br>Kimrey

For all those not camping,<br><br>Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn and Best Western are 5.5 miles from the campgrounds. These ones are on the eastern side of town and close proximity to the ZOO. The other Hotels are just off the I 73/74 Corridor (west side of town). Use the link in the other post or this one Chamber of Commerce- Asheboro (http://chamber.asheboro.com/visitorinformation.html#accommodations)<br><br>David, this should help you a bit. Can not tell you which one is a better hotel. Never stayed in any of them. We have camped at Holly Bluff and Zooland Campgrounds.<br><br>take care,<br><br>Mrs Smurf....

Looks like I had a match. I went in off the mapquest and picked a place and it was the first one on the site list that you posted.<br><br>Thanks.

Thanks Leigh, looks like the Best Western is as good as any.<br><br>Sorry Joel, my bad. I guess I should have said ENCLOSED TRAILER. But, then again, I guess you could pitch a tent on the FB and it would technically be enclosed ::) ;D <br><br>David

You have to be specific with these things you know. [laugh] [laugh]

Count me in provisionally for now. My wife and I will drive in for the day. It will only take us a little over an hour to get there from the east side of Raleigh.<br><br>The 64 bypass around Pittsboro is open so it is 4 lanes from Raleigh almost to Asheboro - the only construction is in Ramseur as of 2 weekends ago.<br><br>If needed I can bring a Quincy 5hp gas 20 gallon portable (yeah, it's portable - if you call 120 pounds portable) air compressor for tool motivation. It's kinda loud but will run an old Coats 1010 tire changer all day long. <br><br>Later.....

Ok, here is how you can get ahold of Wes ( 1big44 ).<br>580-622-6928<br>tradesday@yahoo.com<br>Drop him a line, he will be glad to here from everybody.<br><br>Kimrey

I haven't heard any chatter lately. Is everybody still on go? Chris, I might have somebody else going camping with everybody. I will let you know for sure. He has an 02, with a few mods.<br><br>Kimrey

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/yabbse/YaBBImages/thumbup.gif We are still looking to be there as long as it don't snow! ;D

Still in the running. Taking vacation to drive down Friday afternoon.

All,<br><br>We's still alive. ;D ;D As for the snow issue, :o hummm that would be rather early for the area. <br><br>I have a few folks on base that I have been trying to get involved, I have to bait them with the campgrounds fishing hole.<br><br>Believe me the more is definitely a hole bunch more fun. [laugh] [laugh] I will call the campground to ensure campfires/burnbarrels are OK.<br><br>Have a great weekend..<br><br>Mrs Smurf