Even though we are a year or so away, there are some great deals around, i think i will make my move, going to check out the unit next weekend. If all goes well, i will pick it up in April from Texas----------Drive to the rally in S Carolina, then back up to NY---Pretty Excited, G
DagoRanch said
01:09 PM Nov 6, 2009
HUGE Step! Conga-Rats!
By this time next year, god willing I'll be doing the same!
RodnReal said
05:12 AM Nov 7, 2009
Gene, now THAT would be an exciting trip! :)
Jim01 said
06:22 AM Nov 7, 2009
Sounds like a plan to me.
Good luck,
Jim
Happytrails said
11:50 AM Nov 7, 2009
Wow!! What a great plan!!
Linda said
12:14 PM Nov 7, 2009
And we will help you celebrate your new home at the rally!!!!
sirwinston21 said
09:43 AM Nov 8, 2009
Then maybe we will see you at the Rally. Good luck!
GENECOP said
08:35 AM Nov 16, 2009
Update, the rig was originally in Colorado, the dealership got its loans called in by GE Capital in the middle of my negotiating. Another company came in Elite Motors in Oklahoma, and bought the whole lot up. Richard, the owner of Elite offered to honor the agreement i had with the original company. We flew out this weekend to Dallas, drove to OK, and saw the rig for the first time------IT WAS BEAUTIFUL, i got my wife behind the wheel for a test drive, she was a bit nervous, but did fine. This rig definately has the IT factor for us. we are GOING FOR IT. G
TxYellowRose said
08:54 AM Nov 16, 2009
Congrats, Gene!
Luvglass said
09:44 AM Nov 16, 2009
Congratulations! Does this "It" rig have a name and model?
GENECOP said
11:04 AM Nov 16, 2009
Pony Xpress-Freightliner chassis, here is the link,,,hit on the photo, enlarge, then scroll through the int and ext, thanks, G COPY AND PASTE
-- Edited by GENECOP on Monday 16th of November 2009 11:05:13 AM
bjoyce said
11:24 AM Nov 16, 2009
That rig is something else. I know many will be jealous of you. With that big engine it will fly over those mountains.
GENECOP said
12:28 PM Nov 16, 2009
bjoyce wrote:
That rig is something else. I know many will be jealous of you. With that big engine it will fly over those mountains.
Thanks, i really spent countless hours researching and chatting with many different people. Like everything in life there are advantages, and disadvantages to the rig we chose, all in all i liked the dependability, the power, and the serviceability of the super C----we will be carrying a smart car in the garage,soo even at 45ft, thats all we have to deal with. Additionally these engines can really put the miles on, and the thing purred at 70. G. O YEA, and we like the way it LOOKS...
53 Merc said
12:47 PM Nov 16, 2009
Dang GENECOP. how would you feel about adopting me? I wouldn't be in the way too much. I am sure I could learn to love that rig. I would even be willing to drive part time. Think about it, huh?
GENECOP said
01:07 PM Nov 16, 2009
53 Merc wrote:
Dang GENECOP. how would you feel about adopting me? I wouldn't be in the way too much. I am sure I could learn to love that rig. I would even be willing to drive part time. Think about it, huh?
I have to clear the adoption with my wife, and our cats. G
Racerguy said
01:42 PM Nov 16, 2009
Congratulations,nice rig.Now the dream begins.
DagoRanch said
02:10 PM Nov 16, 2009
I see you're getting the rig you were contemplating earlier. NICE! Isn't it a great feeling when you focus in on something particular and POOF, it appears!
janieD said
06:40 PM Nov 16, 2009
That is a beautiful rig!
Roz said
06:12 AM Nov 17, 2009
The hunt is over, Gene! Cnograts!!!
Now the Dream begins!
Oh, by the way, if 53 MERC does not pass muster with your wife, put me down as a strong backup. I have never been adopted, and am confident I would be a great choice!
RodnReal said
06:38 AM Nov 17, 2009
OH
MY
GOD !
She's beautiful Gene !!! Congratulations.
Now for the next step, start your blog.
-Connie
GENECOP said
04:59 PM Nov 30, 2009
Rig update, it is in Illinois at the Silver Crown Factory, they had a few service items to deal with, and we added a few options, i will probably pick it up in march or just before the rally in April. Gene
Ken Cindy Ditka and Sox said
09:11 PM Jan 30, 2010
OMG, Gene!
Awesome rig!
Can't wait to see it and you at the April Rally!
By this time next year, god willing I'll be doing the same!
Good luck,
Jim
http://www.fivertrailer.com/inventory.cfm?iCatid=0&iBrandid=4&invdetail=175
-- Edited by GENECOP on Monday 16th of November 2009 11:05:13 AM
The hunt is over, Gene! Cnograts!!!
Now the Dream begins!
Oh, by the way, if 53 MERC does not pass muster with your wife, put me down as a strong backup. I have never been adopted, and am confident I would be a great choice!
OH
MY
GOD !
She's beautiful Gene !!! Congratulations.
Now for the next step, start your blog.
-Connie