posted 08-23-2015 11:26 AM                  

Door County is coming up September 10 to the 13th. A small group will gather there for some good food, sightseeing and visit with old friends. There are a few rooms left as I understand it. We will be staying at The Landing Resort in Egg Harbor Wi. phone number 920-868-3282

posted 08-23-2015 03:21 PM                  

I'm still around but seldom get my car out due to business obligations and other projects.
My business, FMB Truck Outfitters has tripled in the last six years and I've had a hard time keeping pace with it.
We did take a 10 day Prowler trip with 8 Prowlers during the week before the Fourth of July this year. It was good to have our core group of Stallings, Angle, Rogers, Buono, Lowe, Rutherford, Tuomey and myself back together on the road as a group again.

I purchased a small 720 square feet cabin on 6 acres in Idyllwild in the nearby mountains last year to use as a working getaway and remote office.
I'm now in the process of adding a 1600 square feet two story garage to the back of the cabin. Permits were approved 2 weeks ago. My new garage will also have a full second floor with wrap around windows. The second floor of the garage will be finished out at a later date to include a master suite, master bath, 2 offices and a family room.

I still plan events. Many of you know that I have an extensive racing background. My latest project is a combined reunion for many of the Southern California race tracks. Click the link to see what is happening. I have MANY big name drivers attending. The list includes drivers from nearly every type and era of racing cars. We even have 2 Indianapolis 500 winners attending. Jimmy Oskie, Bob Hogle, Parnelli Jones, Chuck Hulse, Richard Schaeffer, Richard Parks (son of Wally Parks), Jim Minks, Ed Ferro, Ed Iskenderian, Louie Senter and many others will be attending. We will have a static display of all eras of race cars during the reunion.

Corona Raceway reunion Sept. 12 & 13, 2015

I miss my Prowler friends but grew weary of the irritation and bickering of the website. It's not as much fun as it used to be for me. I still check in occasionally but nowhere near like I used to.
It's sad to say but my car is for sale if the right buyer comes along and offers the right price.

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posted 09-09-2015 10:38 PM                  

Well, tonight my Prowler adventures came to an end. I sold my 2002 Inca Gold Kat and the enclosed hauler took it away just a few minutes ago. I cannot begin to thank everyone for the years of support and friendship.

Thank you all.

posted 09-11-2015 01:58 AM                  

I have sold all of my Prowlers over the last months.

My last one, a 2001 Orange, went 3 weeks ago to a new owner who actually registered as a new member on the POA.
Will ask him to start posting.

It has been a lot of fun and I will certainly show up during some of the events next year.

Have fun and enjoy.

Kees

posted 09-11-2015 03:57 PM                  

Although I only met you a couple times at events and have enjoyed your posts, I am saddened at this announcement.

I imagine selling a car you enjoy so much can be difficult but we all go through it at one time or another.

The up side is that you will always have the memories and the friendships you entered into as a result of your interest in the car.

With some luck, we will hear of your purchasing yet another one sometime in the future.

posted 09-11-2015 04:16 PM                  

I'll try and post more often but as my kids have graduated high school (twins) it has gotten pretty hectic.
I am in the process of trying to relocate my family once again back out to California. This time for good!
My wife's entire family is out there.
I hope and pray this happens before the snow flies.

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Originally posted by REBELBOB:
Trying to get the car running without dying and leaving me stranded. I am guessing it is the PCM...car dies and no codes...would love to be up and running!!!

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Bob...that's what happened to me.
The PCM started going bad but didn't drop a code till just recently.

posted 09-12-2015 06:54 AM                  

My wife, Veta (the Russian girl) and I got to meet you in Tennessee last year and enjoyed your company. Sad to learn you sold your Prowlers. Hope to meet up with you at another event. Hope all is going well with you.

posted 09-13-2015 06:15 AM                  

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Originally posted by kees:
Friends,

I have sold all of my Prowlers over the last months.

My last one, a 2001 Orange, went 3 weeks ago to a new owner who actually registered as a new member on the POA.
Will ask him to start posting.

It has been a lot of fun and I will certainly show up during some of the events next year.

Have fun and enjoy.

Kees

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posted 09-14-2015 05:23 PM                  

Without much trouble, I figure I could find at least 100+ Prowler owners who sold their cars over the past 15 years.... So why would they come back to the site? They have moved on.....

Yes, there are some that do come back to chat on occasion, but even that number is dropping. Then there are others who stop back in to sell their dusty take-off stored parts and collectables that they find out in the garage. I do notice several members who show up as being 'online' at times,,,but they are ones who rarely, if ever, posted anyway.

There are others who only stop in when they have a problem with their car, and want advice.

posted 09-14-2015 06:35 PM                  

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Originally posted by silverkat:
I would like some of the old timers to answer this question. How long do you have to own your Prowler to be a "Prowler Vet"? I've noticed some guys who have bought a Prowler and proclaim they'll never sell it and before you know it after 1 year their Prowler is for sale and it's adios. I've had mine now since 2011 and there is no doubt I'll never sell. I think it's cool for those who bought new and are still here after all these years.

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posted 09-14-2015 06:58 PM                  

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Originally posted by silverkat:
I would like some of the old timers to answer this question. How long do you have to own your Prowler to be a "Prowler Vet"? I've noticed some guys who have bought a Prowler and proclaim they'll never sell it and before you know it after 1 year their Prowler is for sale and it's adios. I've had mine now since 2011 and there is no doubt I'll never sell. I think it's cool for those who bought new and are still here after all these years.

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posted 09-14-2015 08:04 PM                  

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Originally posted by JeraneW:
NEVER SAY NEVER. There comes the time when we must give up our favorite toys. When I purchased my Prowler new, I never gave a thought to the day I would have to part with it. I am not anxious to give my Black Tie up; however, I will have no choice.

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