The truck we're not allowed to show you

[Knuckledragger]

At first I was going to whine about the 'truck that must not be seen," but then decided that it really wasn't that big a deal. So I didn't see something that others did. So what? Maybe I'll see it later.

I really did not get the feeling that there was a difference being flaunted between rally participants and the rest of us, other than them seeing a truck that the owner wanted to keep secret. The reason (or lack thereof) is far more intriguing than the truck. I look forward to a time that I can make a rally or a barbeque, having had dinner with freebird and icanfixall. More of the same element would only make me think, "more fun with trucks."

 

[Agnem]

"...The reason (or lack thereof) is far more intriguing than the truck."

And that was supposed to be the fun part. Everybody likes a mystery, but I guess nobody likes when the ending is ripped out of the book. Well those pages are waiting at the next rally I'm afraid.

Here is a truck I CAN show you to make up for it.

Allow me to introduce to you, Victor. Who drove all the way up from TEXAS to the very first IDI Weekend in Clarion PA 10 years ago.

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Victor showed up with a bad carrier bearing, which we replaced AT the campground. He had no sleeping accomidations. But what do you know? Somebody else (was it Mark Sekeres?) at the rally just happened to have a slide-in camper that they wanted to get rid of, soooo... off we all cruised to get Victor his new digs, and he went home to Texas with a new carrier bearing, a new (and very nice, especially since it was FREE!!!) camper, and a lot of friends. Unfortunately Darksword (his handle on Ford-Diesel.com) was never seen again, but it certainly wasn't because he didn't have a good time.

What other kind of group can boast friends who do this for each other?

Here is Victor with his slide-in...

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[Agnem]

And since we are on the subject of the first rally, here are two other guys who were at that very first one, who were also at this last one.

Michael Fowler

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and Compudoc

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And lets not forget that we dragged this Dodge kicking and screaming backwards in the parking lot with that tiny Ford.

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[Michael Fowler]

Mel,
Whose old and fat body did you Photoshop onto my wise and mature-looking head?
poor guy......

 

[Agnem]

10 years makes a difference doesn't it!

 

[david85]

And lets not forget that we dragged this Dodge kicking and screaming backwards in the parking lot with that tiny Ford.

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Maybe someday I'll make it to one of them......

Pretty sweet Rig that Victor has there too.

 

[Russ]

Victor did get a free camper.I traded the camper to him for his tool box. I still have the tool box. But the camper didn't fair to well in the hot dry climate of Texas. Anyone remember Victors story about making the salsa?

 

[Kanyonkitty]

Yeah and you made me drive one of them.

Well Ron, ya got to drive mine, SO at least it looks a lot more like yours than the '99

 

[Agnem]

Thanks for reminding me it was you that fixed him up. Yes, you and Patty were there for that first one also.

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[Brianedwardss]

Allow me to introduce to you, Victor. Who drove all the way up from TEXAS to the very first IDI Weekend in Clarion PA 10 years ago.

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Didn't Victor call his truck 'Fang' or 'The Fang'? He was building his truck up nicely, then one day disappeared off the face of the earth

 

[69oiler]

at rally #1 we inspected my disemboweled 6.9 that was pulled from the truck known as "Cop's truck" which is a truck Mel bought and 4 of us took apart the weekend after 9/11. i got the engine, Doug bensen got the hubcaps (not sure what else), Mark Sekeres got the D50 TTB for use under his E350, and i think Mel made his Moose tail out of the back end. i had intentions to use the engine as a spare, but ended up selling it to a college kid for use in his veggie van.

as i recall that was the first time any rally attendees saw the inside of the bottom end on an IDI. i had the oil pan off and the heads off. we all agreed it was built pretty stout.

time goes on and priorities change but those first rallies were a kick. i no longer have an IDI but i do have a fondness for them and for the brotherhood surrounding them.

i also served as rally chef for the first several years. here is the Moose truck and my old '86 with spare engine on it's stand and grill in tow at the first rally.

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[Dsl_Dog_Treat]

Wow!!! That's prolly the closest most of us will see the Moose truck close to stock!

 

[The Warden]

at rally #1 we inspected my disemboweled 6.9 that was pulled from the truck known as "Cop's truck" which is a truck Mel bought and 4 of us took apart the weekend after 9/11. i got the engine, Doug bensen got the hubcaps (not sure what else), Mark Sekeres got the D50 TTB for use under his E350, and i think Mel made his Moose tail out of the back end. i had intentions to use the engine as a spare, but ended up selling it to a college kid for use in his veggie van.

Boy, THAT digs up some memories...FWIW the instrument panel bezel, the a/c compressor, and the power steering pump from Cops46's truck still live on in my truck

 

[Danielle]

What kind of sh*tty Irish luck do I have joining this site the DAY AFTER the rally? And in the state NEXT to me? :***:

I can't wait for Michigan. I must see this truck! You should do an advertisement for the next rally as a video, all blacked out, with just the mystery truck growling.

I'd also be up for Maine/New England especially since I am secretly married to Jason Varitek.

This puking avatar cracks me up

 

[Agnem]

at rally #1 we inspected my disemboweled 6.9 that was pulled from the truck known as "Cop's truck" which is a truck Mel bought and 4 of us took apart the weekend after 9/11. i got the engine, Doug bensen got the hubcaps (not sure what else), Mark Sekeres got the D50 TTB for use under his E350, and i think Mel made his Moose tail out of the back end. i had intentions to use the engine as a spare, but ended up selling it to a college kid for use in his veggie van.

as i recall that was the first time any rally attendees saw the inside of the bottom end on an IDI. i had the oil pan off and the heads off. we all agreed it was built pretty stout.

time goes on and priorities change but those first rallies were a kick. i no longer have an IDI but i do have a fondness for them and for the brotherhood surrounding them.

i also served as rally chef for the first several years. here is the Moose truck and my old '86 with spare engine on it's stand and grill in tow at the first rally.

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That's right Rob, and if I recall I waxed your truck for you, or with you. I don't remember which.

Since you mentioned you no longer have an IDI, I'm just curious what became of the bricknose I sold you?