Chrysler Parts Distribution Center Open House May 29

[Glenn]

Got this in a pm today

I just registered today. I don't own a Jeep but plan on picking up an old Kaiser Jeep if that counts. A friend and I go play in the dirt with his XJ. Maybe we'll tag along on some of the LSJC adventures.

I am the President of the Cowtown Mopars Performance Team and have been active with them for more than 10 years. Since we're mostly muscle car guys doing drag races and shows we don't have many Jeeps in the club.

We have been presented with a very unique opportunity. I could really use your help getting people to show up.
I was approached by the manager of the Chrysler Parts Distribution Center in Carrollton. They are having an open house on Saturday, May 29 from 10 am to 2 pm. This has never been done before. This facility feeds parts to every dealership from New Orleans to Little Rock and all the way to New Mexico, including the entire state of Texas.
In an effort to reach out to the Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram enthusiasts the manager at the PDC is having a show-n-shine type cruise-in at their facility. He took time out of his personal schedule to attend a meeting of our club's board of directs. He was there for an hour and a half discussing the event with us.

He wants enthusiasts of anything Chrysler related to come to the open house. His employees will be there to give tours of the facility. They will have their lunch room open as well as the conference room with an audio/visual presentation that the Cowtown Mopars club is putting together.
The PDC will have refreshments on hand and we will bring the Cowtown Mopars barbecue trailer so they can cook up some food.

We need EVERYTHING with a pentastar to show up. Can you bring some Jeeps? It doesn't matter if they're covered in trail rash, mud, dirt, or polished up mall cruisers. We'd love to have the Jeeps represented.
A write up of this event will go into the Mopar Magazine circulated by Chrysler at the dealership level.

This is EXACTLY what we need to get the corporate eyes open to what people really do with the vehicles. I can't express how important it is for us to make a good impression on the corporation and blow 'em away with such a short notice event. They have expressed a desire to make this an annual event. Since the marketing director for this region will be there we will have the opportunity to impress upon them the need to continue supporting the customers and enthusiasts.

The PDC is on Beltline Road between Josey and Webb Chapel in Carrollton, TX. You can't miss it since there's over 500 feet of frontage on Beltline.


Can you put this on your calendar? I'll try to show up to the Friday night meet. I went to the Sonic cruise listed for Saturday but nobody was there.

Thanks,
Kevin

[RAWRR]

I would like to gauge peoples interest in the above event. If you are intested please post on this thread.

Thanks,
Rob

[KA5IVR]

I'm in with my Jeep.

Would like to see the Mopars too.

[Rock Candy]

Wow, that's a lot of words. I wish he would have PM'ed someone that would have taken the time to clean it up.
FACTS!
Chrysler Parts Distribution Center in Carrollton is having an open house on Saturday, May 29 from 10 am to 2 pm. In an effort to reach out to the Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram enthusiasts like Ford does, the manager at the PDC is having a show-n-shine type cruise-in at the facility. They will have refreshments and barbecue. They want EVERYTHING with a pentastar to show up. Bring your Jeeps. It doesn't matter if they're covered in trail rash, mud, dirt, or a polished up mall crawler. Let's represented Jeeps.
A write up of this event will go into the Mopar Magazine. The PDC is on Beltline Road between Josey and Webb Chapel in Carrollton, TX. You can't miss it since there's over 500 feet of frontage on Beltline.

[Cocky B]

That's like a minute from my house. I'll be there even if the club doesn't make it an event.

[feets]

RC, sorry I was a little wordy. I didn't expect it to be cut-n-pasted verbatim but I guess that was the easiest way to do it.

I wanted to express how important this is to many of the local clubs. We have the chance to get some contact with the elusive corporate guys. Several events take place with various clubs each year that could benefit from a little corporate exposure and/or support.

I'm a working stiff like I'm sure most of you are. Since I happen to be in the auto industry I may see things a little differently than others.

If you guys don't mind, I'll have your logo added to the flier.

Should any of you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at twinturbo440@aol.com.

Thanks for your help. Expect to see a little white stock Cherokee on small Mud Terrains lurking about.

[Gator]

I work at Beltline and Marsh and should be at the office that day and can swing by for a couple of hours. Just have to steel the Jeep from the daughter for the day.

[UP4ROX]

This could be more fun than Sonic

[bwildered]

Sounds like a good show. I'll clean the Kroger bags out of the XJ and bring it on down. Love my pentastar products, so glad to help in anyway I can!

[oldhippe]

I went back and forth to work there for thirty years. Maybe I can find it.

[Fodder4U]

I could be there at 12pm if that is OK?

[feets]

Hippie, I hope it doesn't bring up any bad memories.

By what I understand, the employee turnover is almost 100%. Dan Clark is the PDC manager.



Show up whenever you can. It's not a formal show. Think of it as more of a cruise-in. We'll try to keep some food on the grill for the folks that show up a little later.

[in the open]

If my wife can get in and out of my Jeep she will bring it, as I will be working.

Should be a good turnout.

[Rock Candy]

RC, sorry I was a little wordy. I didn't expect it to be cut-n-pasted verbatim but I guess that was the easiest way to do it.

I wanted to express how important this is to many of the local clubs. We have the chance to get some contact with the elusive corporate guys. Several events take place with various clubs each year that could benefit from a little corporate exposure and/or support.

I'm a working stiff like I'm sure most of you are. Since I happen to be in the auto industry I may see things a little differently than others.

If you guys don't mind, I'll have your logo added to the flier.

Should any of you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at twinturbo440@aol.com.

Thanks for your help. Expect to see a little white stock Cherokee on small Mud Terrains lurking about.



No worries, just jumpin on any opportunity I can to dog Glenn. He loves it so.:biggrin:

[Glenn]

LMAO he hopes I will forget his storage bill for that pos blazer

[feets]

LMAO he hopes I will forget his storage bill for that pos blazer

HEY! GREAT IDEA!

We can have a fund raiser!

Glen, You bring the Blazer. I'll bring my 20 lb sledge hammer. We can charge $2 for 3 whacks and $5 for 10 hits. We'll make lotsa money in no time!

The Cowtown Mopars just sent a check for $2000 to the Ronnie Sox Foundation. Maybe these funds can go to the Ronald McDonald House in Fort Worth or the Salvation Army toy drive we hold every year.

:biggrin:

[Brian]

HEY! GREAT IDEA!

We can have a fund raiser!

Glen, You bring the Blazer. I'll bring my 20 lb sledge hammer. We can charge $2 for 3 whacks and $5 for 10 hits. We'll make lotsa money in no time!

The Cowtown Mopars just sent a check for $2000 to the Ronnie Sox Foundation. Maybe these funds can go to the Ronald McDonald House in Fort Worth or the Salvation Army toy drive we hold every year.

:biggrin:


Glenn has a soft spot in his heart for the USMC Toys for Tots.

[Rock Candy]

HEY! GREAT IDEA!

We can have a fund raiser!

Glen, You bring the Blazer. I'll bring my 20 lb sledge hammer. We can charge $2 for 3 whacks and $5 for 10 hits. We'll make lotsa money in no time!

The Cowtown Mopars just sent a check for $2000 to the Ronnie Sox Foundation. Maybe these funds can go to the Ronald McDonald House in Fort Worth or the Salvation Army toy drive we hold every year.

:biggrin:


He can't do that because he never paid for it, not even on dime. Never even made and attempt to set up a payment plan. I was willing to work with him, I would have taken $10 a month, but nooooo. So after a year I had to send an agent to repo it.:biggrin:

[Glenn]

What do you expect when you sell an overpriced ride to a guy with no job?????Duh

And lets be clear on who bought it.....

Nothing wrong with toys for tots....its run by one of the most peaceful fun loving considerate organzations on earth...they spread goodwill and cheer whereever they go

[k-town]

sorry but my jeep was made by AMC ...:rofl:

[Crusher16]

Sounds great. I'll definitely be up for going.

[panama red]

I'll be there in my pimped out low ridin durango r/t. lol

[oldhippe]

Hippie, I hope it doesn't bring up any bad memories.

By what I understand, the employee turnover is almost 100%. Dan Clark is the PDC manager.



Show up whenever you can. It's not a formal show. Think of it as more of a cruise-in. We'll try to keep some food on the grill for the folks that show up a little later.

Not really any bad memories. Between Chrysler and the UAW they have taken care of me and my family for almost 36 years now (30 active, 6 retired). I was there when Dan started as a stupoviser. As of now I plan to be there.

[feets]

sorry but my jeep was made by AMC ...:rofl:

Okay. Your vehicle was built by the company that nearly destroyed Harley Davidson and failed as a vehicle manufacturer despite teaming up with Renault?
:biggrin:


I can't really say anything. My car is a Plymouth and you know how THAT worked out. :frown:
Just to add insult to injury, Popular Hot Rodding opened the 5 page feature (http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/0711phr_1965_plymouth_belvedere/index.html) with the line "Think of it as the Joan Rivers of hot rodding". :sp_ahhh:

http://image.popularhotrodding.com/f/8898821+w750+st0/0711phr_24_z+1965_plymouth_belvedere+front_right_v iew.jpg

[mmmmbeer]

Man...I wish I could do this, but I'll be in Austin.

[Gone-Broke]

I should be able to make it... I'll polish it up a little..

[mprice]

How about an abused YJ on a trailer pulled by a Dodge cummins? Kind of a 2 fer one...

[alopeks]

Around the corner from my wife's elementary school. If I can get the day off of job #2 I'll be there!

-Fox

[MaxxTraxx]

I'll be at work but it sounds like a good time. I love mopar muscle.

[feets]

We're putting together a bunch of videos that will be played in the conference room during the event.
Do you guys have videos of rock crawling, mud slinging, or other fun to watch stuff involving your Jeeps?
If I can get my hands on some of that, I'll get it tossed into the mix. Right now we have plenty of drag racing videos but little else. You've got people committed to attending so I want to include you in the presentation.

Whaddya say? Where can I find the goods? You can email me links or files at twinturbo440@aol.com if it helps.

[Glenn]

someone will have some, you can also look on youtube for LSJC and find stuff. if no one has any send me a pm, i have some on dvd

[dirtdude35]

i will try to come

[feets]

The Mopar guys are now going to raffle off some Mopar goodies! The raffle entry fee is a canned food item benefiting the North Texas Food Bank.
Bring more canned food items for more entries.

[panama red]

new flier

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/cowtownmopars/Chrysler%20PDC/DallasPDCCarShow.jpg

[feets]

You beat me to it! I was heading here to post the same flyer.

[panama red]

saw it on dfwdakotas.

[oldhippe]

I was out there today for a union election. Everyone I talked to is looking forward to a big turnout.

[in the open]

The folks at Mopar have decided to add a raffle for some really neat stuff from MOPAR to benefit the North Texas Food Bank. The more cans you bring the better your chances. I know with the quality of Mopar Clubs involved here we can fill a Dodge Ram but wouldn’t it be cool if they had to use one of the DDS tractor truck & trailer.
I know its short notice and a holiday weekend, but if you can or can’t make it at least let your friends and family know about it.
We will see ya there!

[Hazard]

Whats the exact address?

[Glenn]

There aslo could be some jeep videos from Trees Ranch, Hell's Revenge, Dakota Territory Challenge and the K-Rocks Get Bent video.

[RAWRR]

Whats the exact address?

2205 E. Beltline Rd.
Carrollton, TX 75006

(address is on the flyer, which I also added to the Calendar, with a link to the flyer, also)

[oldhippe]

There is a small five paragraph article on this event in todays Morning News on page 6 G with a mention of LSJC.

[UP4ROX]

How is bringing the banner if there is a place for it?

[BK'sTJ]

might have to come check it out, just need to figure out whether to bring the beat up jeep or the beat up cummins

[CtAlucard]

I might show up - busy weekend. I'll be in the Ram, and might drag the CJ just for grins.

[HrToy]

I going to try to make it. For a little while anyway.

[feets]

Bring the beat up Jeep! Some people believe that beat up Jeeps are cool, especially if it's trail rash. Beat up Cummins are, well, beat up Cummins. I should know. My D250 has 273,000 miles on it and the paint is in full retreat.

If I'm able to finish the rear AMG brake conversion (to match the front AMG brakes) on the hot rod, I'll have it out there as well. Maybe we can see who's ride is beat up more. :redface:

If you have a way of supporting the banner, bring it out. The Cowtown Mopars smoker has our club info all over it and it was going to be there.
Since the PDC has secured a grill for cooking we'll leave the club smoker at home.

[Fodder4U]

might have to come check it out, just need to figure out whether to bring the beat up jeep or the beat up cummins

Bring both!!

[panama red]

sounds like a perfect place to show the RTI ramp.

[feets]

The parking lot is pretty big. I don't know if there will be 200 cars there. If not, the ramp could be put off to one side. That way the lowered cars wouldn't feel intimidated. :biggrin:

[Rubiconundrum]

Sounds like a nice event. I'm going to drag the M416 to the lumber yard just north of there for some fencing sometime that day, so we'll stop by. Look forward to meeting some of the members, and eventually running some trails.

[feets]

M416? That's a wee little thing. You need an M105 at least. :biggrin:


In other news, I finished the brake upgrade today! It's so nice to have a good firm brake pedal again. Now I've got to move on to the next thing in line. This car will never be finished. :frown:

I'll have my little beater out there unless I manage to tear up something else between now and then. At least I'll have matching brakes for the first time since I removed the 4 wheel drums 8 years ago.

I've now officially got the world's only '65 Plymouth with a twin turbocharged fuel injected 440 and brakes from a 2005 Mercedes S55 AMG. Does that make me certifiably insane? :biggrin:

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs592.snc3/31191_1363556882693_1044745254_915275_4635267_n.jp g

[feets]

and the rears...

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/upload2/6008258-rearwheelsAMGbrakes.jpg


I'm looking forward to meeting up with you guys. My friend and I need to find some places to take his Jeep and people to run with.

[bwildered]

Nice shoes you got there. Look forward to seeing your car.

[allshow & nogo]

If i can get away I will bring the YJ for a bit.

[UP4ROX]

I'll be there a couple hours

[UP4ROX]

Well 3 jeeps so far

[dirtdude35]

i will be there with my ZJ

[UP4ROX]

Come on LSJC where are you

[in the open]

I left about 10:30 and there was about 6-7 jeeps there.

The whole turn out was impressive. The Chrysler people were impressed that they had so many cars/trucks/jeeps.

[dirtdude35]

I had a great time, I won a book about chassis and a die cast Nascar.

[BK'sTJ]

that was pretty fun, man if our parts department at work was even a quarter that size i'd never have to worry about getting parts anymore.

[in the open]

My wife said they figured there was about 150 cars there.

[feets]

Thanks guys! We couldn't have done it without you!

At last count, we had 118 vehicles show up. That's mighty impressive for a three week notice and a major holiday weekend. The Chrysler folks were blown away. I was blown away.

The only complaint I heard all day was that they didn't raffle off the Dodge girls.

At the end of the event, they corporate people were asking what they could do for the brand enthusiasts. The Business Manager said he would use all the photos and videos shot today to shame the corporate no-shows.

I personally tried to find each Chrysler employee working the event and thank them for their help. As soon as I introduced myself each one of them thanked me for helping put it all together. They had a great time.

They're already talking about putting it together again next year and invited the Cowtown Mopar Club's board of directors to join in a conference call for the after-action meeting.

We really opened the eyes of the corporation today. Who knows were it will lead? I do know that the folks involved today are pretty high up the corporate food chain and have respect for the brand enthusiasts now that they have seen who we are and what we're all about.

[panama red]

good time. my only complaint is that the dodge girls gave me both halfs of the raffle ticket. no chance of winning. did get some cool jeep and dodge swag.

[feets]

I got to hug on a Dodge girl and have my photo taken. :love:

Maybe it had something to do with the 40 cans of food I donated. :spam:

Photos are starting to come in. There were several Jeeps there.

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/upload2/6009777-2010ChryslerPDCCruise052910015_1024W.jpg

When the guy was on top of the building taking pictures I suggested he jump off and aim for a Jeep with a soft top. That turns 'em into a trampoline, right? :biggrin:
I was really hoping someone would have brought a ramp. It would have been cool to set it up out front and stick a Jeep on it.

[dirtdude35]

Who has the pics of the people who won stuff? here are a few pics that i took http://s853.photobucket.com/albums/ab91/dirtdude35/jeep%20stuff/

[feets]

Here are the pics that the Cowtown Mopars newsletter editor took. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/ll236/cowtownmopars/Chrysler%20PDC/

[Flying M]

M416? That's a wee little thing. You need an M105 at least. :biggrin:


In other news, I finished the brake upgrade today! It's so nice to have a good firm brake pedal again. Now I've got to move on to the next thing in line. This car will never be finished. :frown:

I'll have my little beater out there unless I manage to tear up something else between now and then. At least I'll have matching brakes for the first time since I removed the 4 wheel drums 8 years ago.

I've now officially got the world's only '65 Plymouth with a twin turbocharged fuel injected 440 and brakes from a 2005 Mercedes S55 AMG. Does that make me certifiably insane? :biggrin:

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs592.snc3/31191_1363556882693_1044745254_915275_4635267_n.jp gCool. I love turbo's on street vehicles. 440 fuel injected twin turbos...about what hp and tq are you pulling and what's the "real" redline?

[UP4ROX]

I wish they had done the drawing when they did the introductions. It was great fun.