May 2008 Gen 1 – TOTM – Congratulations (Vern) “grandpa” Jones! (NLOC #72) - Page 2

Baby Jake · 05-02-2008, 02:10 PM

Congrats Vern!!!

This TOTM could not go to a more deserving truck, OR OWNER!
You are truely TOP SHELF!

Now, if you and dp would just quit kickin' my butt in the brackets with your consistancy...I'd really be happy!

Jake...

lightning_2000 · 05-02-2008, 06:22 PM

nice truck congrats

i am curious about your garage// is that a cave or something? looks like stonewall?

Vern · 05-02-2008, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lightning_2000

nice truck congrats

i am curious about your garage// is that a cave or something? looks like stonewall?

That's solid granite. It's an underground storage carved out from under a rock quarry here in Columbia. It has half a million square feet of storage space with about 25 ft ceilings. That's where the Lightning and Brenda's Mustang live in the winter. Constant temp/humidity and totally out of the winter weather. It does get a little dusty, so they put a big sheet of plastic over vehicles that are stored down there.

Thanks guys!! I really appreciate it!

MJ351 · 05-02-2008, 10:39 PM

Good job pappa Jones!!

Vern · 05-03-2008, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJ351

Good job pappa Jones!!

Thanks my son Mike!!

Guitarbuddy · 05-04-2008, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vern

That's solid granite. It's an underground storage carved out from under a rock quarry here in Columbia. It has half a million square feet of storage space with about 25 ft ceilings. That's where the Lightning and Brenda's Mustang live in the winter. Constant temp/humidity and totally out of the winter weather. It does get a little dusty, so they put a big sheet of plastic over vehicles that are stored down there.

Thanks guys!! I really appreciate it!

Holy bat truck, Batman!

Congrats and nice truck.

sstock · 05-04-2008, 11:01 AM

Congrats Vern!
Watching you and DP go at it in the lanes is a highlight of the fest.
Didn't know that it was your truck used in Bob Tarpey's black and white prints. Well your truck has been hangin on my recroom wall for some time, I have print 3 of 25.
See you all in Aug.

Steve

Vern · 05-04-2008, 07:55 PM

It'll be good to see you again Steve! For some reason, Dave and I always end up in the lanes together. I think last Lfest was the ONLY time he and I didn't meet in elims. And, yes, Bob gave me print #1.

Aug is ONLY 3 MONTHS AWAY! See ya then.

huffentuff95 · 05-05-2008, 05:29 AM

A true Die hard Congrats PS: Thanks for the Rancho bushings, it was nice of you to come through in a pinch. I will always remember that!!

again well deserved!

cultfreak69 · 05-05-2008, 01:18 PM

congrats Vern! awesome guy and a awesome truck!

Lightning Ralph · 05-06-2008, 12:31 AM

Great looking truck Vern!! Your passion for these Lightnings runs deep!

BoogBlue03 · 05-08-2008, 09:59 PM

Congrats!!!!! Very Nice Ride!

Vern · 05-31-2008, 06:35 PM

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the support! It's been a good month, and the truck is now ready to go! The new and improved Lightning will be at LightningFest 6 in KC - hope to see everybody there!

05-02-2008, 02:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
Baby Jake VP of Refreshments Paid Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Coal Valley, IL Posts: 1,649 NLOC member #: 476 View this user's gallery iTrader: 1 / 100%	Congrats Vern!!! This TOTM could not go to a more deserving truck, OR OWNER! You are truely TOP SHELF! Now, if you and dp would just quit kickin' my butt in the brackets with your consistancy...I'd really be happy! Jake... Last edited by Baby Jake; 05-02-2008 at 02:12 PM.

05-08-2008, 09:59 PM	#27 (permalink)
BoogBlue03 S/C 5IVE.4OUR Paid Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Winter Park ,FL Posts: 704 NLOC member #: 2258 View this user's gallery iTrader: 19 / 100%	Congrats!!!!! Very Nice Ride! __________________ 6 lb /Ported Heaton/C&L Plenum/FTVB/ K&N/NGK tr6 /E-Fans/Bassini hi-flo cats and catback.428/528 Tuned by JJ@WMS

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05-02-2008, 06:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
lightning_2000 Stroked & Blown Paid Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: McMinnville, Tn Posts: 2,540 NLOC member #: 2643 View this user's gallery iTrader: 21 / 100%	nice truck congrats i am curious about your garage// is that a cave or something? looks like stonewall?

05-02-2008, 10:39 PM	#19 (permalink)
MJ351 L Fest 5 Cost $ 62,189.02 Paid Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: California(A Littile Place In the Middle Of Nowhere) Posts: 2,104 NLOC member #: 1174 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Good job pappa Jones!!

05-04-2008, 11:01 AM	#22 (permalink)
sstock Student of Horsepower #2 Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Washington State Posts: 9,822 NLOC member #: 343 View this user's gallery iTrader: 14 / 100%	Congrats Vern! Watching you and DP go at it in the lanes is a highlight of the fest. Didn't know that it was your truck used in Bob Tarpey's black and white prints. Well your truck has been hangin on my recroom wall for some time, I have print 3 of 25. See you all in Aug. Steve

05-04-2008, 07:55 PM	#23 (permalink)
Vern Moderator Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 2,781 NLOC member #: 0072 View this user's gallery iTrader: 2 / 100%	It'll be good to see you again Steve! For some reason, Dave and I always end up in the lanes together. I think last Lfest was the ONLY time he and I didn't meet in elims. And, yes, Bob gave me print #1. Aug is ONLY 3 MONTHS AWAY! See ya then.

05-05-2008, 05:29 AM	#24 (permalink)
huffentuff95 S. STOCK Tuned by Tweecer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rosenhayn N.J. Posts: 6,444 View this user's gallery iTrader: 5 / 100%	A true Die hard Congrats PS: Thanks for the Rancho bushings, it was nice of you to come through in a pinch. I will always remember that!! again well deserved!

05-05-2008, 01:18 PM	#25 (permalink)
cultfreak69 wrecking Ed's garage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 5,738 View this user's gallery iTrader: 7 / 100%	congrats Vern! awesome guy and a awesome truck!

05-06-2008, 12:31 AM	#26 (permalink)
Lightning Ralph 7 Second Club Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: New Egypt, NJ. Posts: 4,516 View this user's gallery iTrader: 4 / 100%	Great looking truck Vern!! Your passion for these Lightnings runs deep!

05-31-2008, 06:35 PM	#28 (permalink)
Vern Moderator Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 2,781 NLOC member #: 0072 View this user's gallery iTrader: 2 / 100%	Thanks guys, I really appreciate the support! It's been a good month, and the truck is now ready to go! The new and improved Lightning will be at LightningFest 6 in KC - hope to see everybody there!