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FGMCC Meet Photos
Western Meet in Boise, ID

July 8-10, 2011
Boise, ID
Members Present: 17

The 2011 Western Meet
by Aaron Dodsworth

Members and Monte Carlos in Attendance

1970 - Misty Turquoise, White vinyl top, Sandalwood interior
Owned by Aaron & April Dodsworth of Summerland, BC, Canada
1970 - Tuxedo Black, Black interior
Owned by Carole Gonzalez of Port Orchard, WA (with Terry Vineyard)
1970 - Cranberry Red, White vinyl top, Black interior
Owned by Pat and Jean Trottier of Millet, AB, Canada
1970 SS454 - Black, Black interior
Owned by Vaughn and Kathie Peoples of High River, AB, Canada (with Liam Peoples)
1970 - Forest Green, Dark Green vinyl top, Green interior
Owned by Kevin Wick of Bremerton, WA (with Steve Wick on the right)
1970 SS454 - Tuxedo Black, Black vinyl top, Blue interior
Owned by Jay Marsh of Bend, OR
1970 - White, Black vinyl top, Black interior
Owned by Rodney Shure of Helena, MT
1971 - Burnt Orange, White vinyl top, Sandalwood interior
Owned by Cameron Lewis of Reno, NV
1971 - Classic Copper, White vinyl top, Sandalwood interior
Owned by Tyler Eisenbarth of Boise, ID
1972 Custom - Brown, Black vinyl top, Saddle interior
Owned by Roy & Sue Bunjes of Airdrie, AB, Canada
1972 Custom - Classic White, Black interior
Owned by Doug Cameron of Portland, OR
1972 - Gulf Green, Black vinyl top, Green interior
Owned by Matt and Christine Hilla of Portland, OR

Other Members in attendance:

Royce Tollman of Walla Walla, WA

Garrett Kuipers of Kelowna, BC, Canada

Vern Vassar of CA

2011 FGMCC Western Meet highlight video

Thursday

A few of us in the Northwest arranged a get together on Thursday so we could drive as a group to the FGMCC's 8th Annual Western Meet. I met up with Garrett and his girlfriend Amy, and Kevin and his brother Steve in Ellensburg, Washington. Garrett and Amy joined me in my '70 Monte Carlo and we proceeded to follow Kevin and Steve in their truck and trailer with Kevin's 1970 4-speed Monte Carlo inside. We hit the road and didn't get too far before the tire on Kevin's trailer shreaded in Yakima. Kevin had to wait some time before the tire would get fixed so Garrett, Amy and I continued to Oregon to meet up with more club members. We arrived a little late in Stanfield, Oregon, where we met up with Doug, Matt, and Christine (Matt's wife).

After a short chat, we got back on the highway to Boise and reunited with Kevin for the drive. The Northwest group finally made it to Boise around 9pm and were greeted by other members already there.

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Kevin and Steve working on changing the trailer tire

Doug and Matt out in front of Aaron driving through Oregon

Doug and Aaron driving through Oregon on the way to Boise

Friday

On Friday morning we lined up for the Countryside Cruise headed for Bogus Basin. The cruise was a nice drive through tight curves as we headed up the hill. The high elevation offered great views of the city below. We parked and had lunch at Bogus Basin before descending back down toward Boise. In the evening, some of the group went to Meridian Speedway to check out the car games. Kevin drove his '70 Monte through slolam course and ran a couple hot laps around the track as well. His Monte certainly wasn't the best handling machine in the slolam but it sure looked like fun!

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Cruise up to Bogus Basin

Cruise up to Bogus Basin

Cruise up to Bogus Basin

Cruise up to Bogus Basin

A quick stop to figure out a fuel pressure problem

Lined up at Bogus Basin

At Bogus Basin overlooking Boise


Cruise back to Boise


Kevin taking his recenltly purchased 402 4-speed for a lap around Meridian Speedway


Kevin going through the slolam racing game at Meridian Speedway

Saturday

On Saturday we all woke up bright and early to drive to the Expo grounds for the car show. The event staff were very accommodating to our group and set aside a nice spot in the middle of the show for all of us to park. We settled in for a hot day in the park and enjoyed the full schedule of activities the event had to offer. This event had burnout contests, stoplight drag racing, go cart racing, RC car racing, motorcycle stunts, a flea market, kids games and more.

After a long day in the heat, we headed back to the hotel to rest a little while before the evening cruise. The Capital City Cruise took us into downtown Boise where we cruised around an area that was closed off to public vehicles. It was a well organized cruise route and was fun to be a part of as the sun was setting.

FGMCC Award Winners

Best Trunk Matt Hilla - 1972
Best Interior Cameron Lewis - 1971
Best Paint Vaughn Peoples - 1970
Robyn Lance Best Engine Roy Bunjes - 1972
George Lines Best Modified Vaughn Peoples - 1970
Best Stock Aaron Dodsworth - 1970
Best Non-Restored Tyler Eisenbarth - 1971
Members' Choice Vaughn Peoples - 1970
Meet Director's Choice Kevin Wick - 1970
Longest Distance Driven Pat Trottier (Pat & Jean drove their Monte 1,100 miles to the meet)
Hard Luck Kevin Wick (shreded tire on trailer)
Congratulations to you all!

 


Lined up at the show

Carole's 70 Monte

Rodney's 70 Monte

Aaron's 70 Monte

Vaughn's 70 Monte

Pat's 70 Monte

Kevin's 70 Monte

Matt's 72 Monte

Cameron's 71 Monte

Tyler's 71 Monte

Doug's 72 Monte

Roy's 72 Monte

Jay's 70 Monte

Lined up at the show

Capital City Cruise

Capital City Cruise

Capital City Cruise

Capital City Cruise

Sunday

Sunday was another great day in the sun at the Expo grounds for the car show. The day was much like Saturday at the show but with one difference... FGMCC drag racing! Vaughn and Roy decided to take their Montes down the 100 foot strip for some bragging rights. We discovered that Vaughn's car is set up for horsepower but not traction as he proceeded to do a 100-foot burnout trying to get traction. Roy, who was definately outpowered by Vaughn's car, managed to get traction and beat Vaughn to the line. Everyone enjoyed another fun day at the show.

The awards banquet was held that evening at Fuddruckers restaurant. After we had some of the "world's greatest hamburgers" I distributed the awards to all the deserving recipients, drew names for all the door prizes and got the traditional group photo.

The day ended much like all the other evenings at the meet. The group relaxed in the hotel parking lot with their lawn chairs and favorite beverage while swapping stories and car knowledge.

On Monday we all shook hands and exchanged hugs before people went their seperate ways. Garrett and Amy joined me in my 70 Monte for the drive home. We drove part of the way with Matt and Christine before splitting off as I headed North through Washington. We were able to take advantage of a couple photo opportunities with our 2 Montes while driving through Oregon.

Another great meet had come to a close and, as usual, I met some new friends and took home some good memories. I'm already looking forward to the next meet in Carson City, Nevada!


The group on Sunday morning

Early Sunday morning at the car show

Lined up at the show

Lined up at the show

Lined up at the show

Vaughn and Roy staging for the Holeshot Nationals

Holeshot Nationals

The lanch

Roy takes the lead

Roy wins!

Vaughn receives an FGMCC award

Tyler receives the best non-restored award

Aaron trying to act surprised when receiving the best stock award. It's hard to be surprised when you count the members' votes

Roy receiving the Robyn Lance best engine award

Matt, Rodney, Doug, Aaron, Pat, Garrett
Tyler, Liam, Vaughn, Cameron, Jay, Roy

Parked at Fuddruckers for the FGMCC banquet

Don't do it Steve!

Kicking back in the hotel parking lot

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Door prizes were contributed by the FGMCC, Roy Bunjes and Royce Tollman

We would like to extend a special thanks to Jack Armstrong and the rest of the volunteers at RPM Productions for all they did for us. The crew that put on this event are a class act and I would highly recommend this event to anyone.