Just Moved Back to PA After 41 Years in Marina del Rey, CA

[AWSSSSM]

After retiring in Southern California I recently moved back to where I was born and reared, Hellam Township, PA. I'm presently a member of the Southern California Region VOA and would like to switch to the WV/PA Region, but have found no way to do it on line. Any suggestions?

I also need to find a really good, reliable Viper Tech in the region, distance is not an issue, quality is most important. I have two Vipers; a black cherry metallic with silver stripes 2000 RT/10 that's been heavily modified (> 920 HP at the wheels) and a Venom Red with silver stripes 2008 SRT-10 with a stock Gen IV ACR motor from Arrow. Any suggestions?

I'm also interested in a couple of near term events (8/22 Pocono Cruise & 10/3 White Mountain Cruise), but there are no details on the calendar as of yet. Is there any new info out there?

Looking forward to meeting you folks.

Thanks,

Rick Hollis (aka AWSSSSM)

[Viper Girl]

Hey Rick!

I just read that you moved to the east coast recently. Sorry I didn't get to see you at an event before you left. I"ll always remember that day a bunch of us were at the dragway having a great time. Hopefully you have fun with the PA club too. PA you just got an awesome new member. I'll contact membership to get you switched to your new local region.

The VOA forums get a lot of traffic from viper owners, enthusiasts and unfortunately spammers... so I edited out your home address and phone number so you don't have any unwanted visitors...

Kala

this should really be your avatar

[Dan Cragin]

Rick,
Good luck with your move! Hope all is well.

Rick's black cherry RT is quite a beast. A few years back he drove it to Mopars at the strip, ran a 9 second quarter mile (missing 4th gear) and drove it home.

Great guy and real Viper fan, hope you folks welcome him to the fold.

[AWSSSSM]

Kala,

Thank you . I'm really going to miss you guys. Hope to see a lot of you, or at least some of you at NVE2 in New Orleans next May.

Thanks again and be well,

Rick

[AWSSSSM]

Dan,

Thanks. I got your voice mail and will return your call this afternoon.

Rick

[Kurt]

Hey Rick! Welcome back to PA! I think you'll find that we have an active region with a lot of great events. The River Ramble cruise on August 30th is one you definitely don't want to miss! Our regional president is Mike Kuchavik, and we'll add you to the mailing list so you don't miss any event dates and information. Looking forward to meeting you!

These are the remaining events for 2015.

The East side of the state will have the following events and dates.

Aug. 9 - Chatterbox Car Show Augusta, NJ

Aug. 30 - River Ramble Cruise Pocono Area

Sept. 13 - Slatebelt Mighty Mopar Car Show in Pen Argyl, Pa

Sept. 19 - Mopar Muscle of Central Pa Muncy, Pa

Sept. 20 - Lion and Lioness Car Show, Moore Twp, Pa

Oct. 3-5 - Fall Cruise, Williamsport, Pa

Oct. 11 - Wine Festival/Crush Cancer Car Show Westchester, Pa

[AWSSSSM]

Kurt,

Thank you. I'll definitely plan on the River Ramble Cruise and the Williamsport Fall Cruise.

Looking forward to meeting you folks too,

Rick

[swexlin]

Rick, welcome (back)! Although a bit bewildered, as I would like to be in San Diego myself, but that's neither here nor there. Not sure where you are located, but many of us locals here in the Philadelphia area use Jeff Palmer at D'Ambrosio's in Downingtown (Chester County). He works on all Gens 1-5, and they take good care of your car. PM me if you want contact information.

[AWSSSSM]

I'm east of York in Hellam Township. I checked on the map and Downingtown is < 60 miles from me. Since I have an enclosed trailer that will not be a problem, so yes please send me the contact info. Thank you. Rick

[swexlin]

I'm east of York in Hellam Township. I checked on the map and Downingtown is < 60 miles from me. Since I have an enclosed trailer that will not be a problem, so yes please send me the contact info. Thank you. Rick

Just did, you have a PM.

[AWSSSSM]

swexlin, Thanks.

[Bill Pemberton]

You will getting contacted by Mike Kuchavik very soon, as he is a real gung ho President and after coming from SoCal you will be pleased to be with another really strong Club! Lots of fun roads to cruise in your old stomping grounds and there is a heavy contingent of mega - gearheads in Pennsylvania!!!

[RedTanRT/10]

Rick,

Best wishes and good luck on your move. Love that 2000. Been awhile since I last saw you at one of Dan's dyno days, in retrospect, I did hear a PA accent in your voice (i was born in Upper Darby).

See you back here in January?? Mike

[AWSSSSM]

Mike,

Thanks. Not in January, but God willing I'll be back in latter March for Mopars at the Strip through early April for the Mojave Magnum. Will likely stay in Southern CA (Marina del Rey or Santa Monica) between the two events. Good ear on the accent.

Be well,

Rick

[CSXT802]

Welcome home. Don't let the winters scare you away.

[AWSSSSM]

CSXT802, I doubt I would have moved back here if I wasn't retired and don't have to deal with the weather. I mind July and August more than winter. Looking forward to meeting you folks. Rick

[herbbone]

Welcome. Our region is very active. Mike does a great job of coordinating events. See you at the River Ramble.

[AWSSSSM]

herbbone, Thanks.

[mkviper96]

Welcome aboard! Please PM me with your contact info and I will send you an up to date list of events in our area.