A little G503.com history

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Re: A little G503.com history

Postby John Neuenburg » Sun Nov 20, 2011 2:20 pm

The Gee is great. One stop shopping for just about whatever we want to know. Click, bang, zoom, you can go from place to place and get it all handled. Easy to navigate and intuitive – better than the other MV forum I check out. Very helpful and knowledgeable contributors too. 'Course the jeepers are a little wierd, especially my neighbor Chuck. :P

Wish Ron sold armored car parts so I could buy more from him. I can't buy anything new for the jeep 'cause it's so salty a new part would look odd, so I don't bother. Wait a minute.... there you go Ron - offer a "salty finish upgrade!"

The other thing I appreciate is the "Odd Squad." You know who you are, some of your mugs are on this thread! Who are these people in this, the oddest of squads? I don't know if they can be defined or if I’m even qualified to do so. They are the Gee faithful. Jeepers to the core. Can’t get enough of them. They participate on this website. They make a pilgrimage to the Tower Park meet in April and many go to the September version too, camping mostly together behind the RFJP tent because of the force field that apparently surrounds it. Cooking and imbibing communally they chew the fat over the big campfire every night with flags from their respective countries flying overhead. Yes countries! My favorite image of them in camp was a few years ago when they hooked up,what, four jeep trailers behind one jeep on tandem hitches and snaked through camp with riders in each trailer. Priceless. Many event attendees don’t know the level of expertise on that back row in camp.

nuff said
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Re: A little G503.com history

Postby Mac » Sun Nov 20, 2011 2:29 pm

Very good John Boy, you hit the ODD SQUAD right on, we are sure a seperate breed, so don`t you forget it !! Ain`t been in this here group as long as some, but I`m proud to be in !!--------------So there !!-----------------Mac
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Re: A little G503.com history

Postby John Neuenburg » Sun Nov 20, 2011 3:34 pm

Mac wrote:Very good John Boy, you hit the ODD SQUAD right on, we are sure a seperate breed, so don`t you forget it !! Ain`t been in this here group as long as some, but I`m proud to be in !!--------------So there !!-----------------Mac

And you sure look good in that special shirt Mac! Here you are with Chuckie at the artillery/trailer showcases.....
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Re: A little G503.com history

Postby Jon » Sun Nov 20, 2011 3:34 pm

John Neuenburg wrote:The Gee is great. One stop shopping for just about whatever we want to know. Click, bang, zoom, you can go from place to place and get it all handled. Easy to navigate and intuitive – better than the other MV forum I check out. Very helpful and knowledgeable contributors too. 'Course the jeepers are a little wierd, especially my neighbor Chuck. :P

Wish Ron sold armored car parts so I could buy more from him. I can't buy anything new for the jeep 'cause it's so salty a new part would look odd, so I don't bother. Wait a minute.... there you go Ron - offer a "salty finish upgrade!"

The other thing I appreciate is the "Odd Squad." You know who you are, some of your mugs are on this thread! Who are these people in this, the oddest of squads? I don't know if they can be defined or if I’m even qualified to do so. They are the Gee faithful. Jeepers to the core. Can’t get enough of them. They participate on this website. They make a pilgrimage to the Tower Park meet in April and many go to the September version too, camping mostly together behind the RFJP tent because of the force field that apparently surrounds it. Cooking and imbibing communally they chew the fat over the big campfire every night with flags from their respective countries flying overhead. Yes countries! My favorite image of them in camp was a few years ago when they hooked up,what, four jeep trailers behind one jeep on tandem hitches and snaked through camp with riders in each trailer. Priceless. Many event attendees don’t know the level of expertise on that back row in camp.

nuff said


Pleased to say I'm a member of the Infamous "Odd Squad"

Here's that pic btw..Tower Park.. and "The Odd Squad". Alameda
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Re: A little G503.com history

Postby Jon » Sun Nov 20, 2011 3:40 pm

And one of my favorite pics.......
L to R.....Ron, Me & Al Brass
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Re: A little G503.com history

Postby Ed Campion » Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:07 pm

I found this site in the fall of 1999 and joined up right away. I hadn't seen a site as good as this one is until then or since!

Kudos to Ron, the moderators and everyone who has contributed to the success of this wonderful resource!!!
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Re: A little G503.com history

Postby Michael O. » Thu Nov 24, 2011 8:12 pm

I've been lurking around here since about 1998. I still vaguely remember the old forum format. What an amazing vision Ron had...may it continue!
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Re: A little G503.com history

Postby Bill H. » Sat Nov 26, 2011 6:38 pm

Jon, outstanding photos. I have the land train shot with my jeep and trailer but the Alameda shot is a new one to me or at least I don't remember it. Something got us laughing though :lol: And yes, that is a great shot of you, Al and Ron. :wink:
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Re: A little G503.com history

Postby DavidA » Sun Dec 11, 2011 10:16 pm

Another of the OS shots...
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Re: A little G503.com history

Postby Bill H. » Tue Dec 13, 2011 1:03 pm

Very good! BTW, how is Ken doing these days? Is he still in Apple Valley?
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Re: A little G503.com history

Postby rodusmc1962 » Thu Jan 26, 2012 5:29 pm

I am new to the site and had problem with my password,and did not know how to contact moderator. I sent Ron a letter asking for a moderator to call me. Ron PERSONALLY called me and fixed the problem! I can just imagine how busy he is, and can not thank him enough! Rod Tarnow
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Re: A little G503.com history

Postby Andrew OBryan » Thu May 17, 2012 11:56 am

RON and MIKE make hobby fun.
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Re: A little G503.com history

Postby Cacti_Ken » Tue Nov 27, 2012 5:49 pm

I started working on my M38 in July of 2003. I finally got it roadworthy and register in Feb. of 2007. I wasn't educated on restoring an MV or any other vehicle as far that goes. I found the G503 when I got to searching for parts. That is when I started to get educated on how to restore and MV.

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Re: A little G503.com history

Postby Jim M » Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:33 pm

Thanks, I like this place.
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Re: A little G503.com history

Postby Ren Bernier » Mon May 13, 2013 6:17 am

Sadly, I don't stop by the G much any more - other commitments keep me away, but I am glad to know it is still alive and thriving!
At times like this when I do put up a post it feels like I'm visiting the old friends back home.

Congratulations to Ron and all involved in the G - a tremendous asset to the MV hobby!

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