April 2008 LXOM: MAGFX

[DMAG]

written by MAGFX

MAGFX


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Thank you all for showing support for your fellow LX’er, no matter for whom you voted.

I truly believe that there are many folks on this forum who are more deserving than I. Of course, maybe the fact that I won has something to do with the voting deadline being on April Fools’ Day??? Ha ha ha.

It wasn’t until I purchased a used ’05 Bright Silver Magnum R/T in 2005 that I participated in my first forum, LXforums. I am amazed by what a great knowledge base and social club this is. It is a phenomenon that just by participating in something like this, a family is created. I have had the pleasure of meeting folks from all over North America and beyond. In early 2006, I attended a M&G here in the Phoenix area where I met all sorts of great people. One month later I traveled (for work) to another M&G in Montreal and met even more. Meeting new friends here never seems to end. Many of you folks will be friends for life.

My name is Jonn Herzberger, am 53 (if I remember correctly), and grew up in a town of 60 people in rural Illinois. (For the record my name is spelled with two n’s, not “John”, but I will usually answer to almost anything.)

While growing up in the Midwest, I worked for local farmers who taught me a lot about mechanics and how to get the job done, one way or another. Other jobs that I have had, or still have, include janitor, railroad “steel gang” laborer, off-road fabricator/mechanic/foreman/co-rider, floral designer, car show entertainer, driving instructor, special effects designer/technician, mechanical engineer, and a few others mixed in.

My parents did not allow me to have a car until I was out of high school, although we kids did throw some Cragar mags and glass packs on my dad’s Javelins (’69, ’71, and ’73). The summer after my first year of college, I purchased a ’64 VW for $100. I proceeded to mod it (we must have had another word for that back then) from motor to body via many parts from J.C. Whitney and help from friends and relatives. Then when I moved to Arizona, in 1975, it was stolen after two weeks, never to be recovered. Had to keep going from there!

The photos, below, are some of the vehicles that I have owned or have had a major involvement with. The other cars that I have owned are several other VW Bugs, ’59 Plymouth Savoy, ’68 Cadillac limo, ’73 extended cab Datsun pickup with a Buick V6, and an ’80 extended cab, lifted, 2WD Ford F-150.


My very first car; SS Cragars, Mickey Thompson H50 tires, and purple fur interior. Dang it, it was ripped off!
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One fast bug, powered by a Buick V6, with 32’ of hose to the radiator which was tucked in up front.
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My own off-road race car, “flyin’ high”. I co-drove with a friend, in his race car, in the 1979 Baja 1000. As a participant, this was the first of many races in Baja, Mexico and Southwest US. It took only 38 ½ hours to finish that first one.
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All dressed up and street legal, also. Sometimes, I would drive to a race, not break (usually), and drive home.
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One project that I had the opportunity to participate in, was the build of a Chevrolet sponsored, $½ million (in 1989) unlimited 2-seat off-road race truck. It was a semi mid engine, injected, 500hp V6 with 4-wheel independent suspension. With Larry Ragland as the driver, I got to take the passenger seat.
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Then to get paid to ride shotgun with this kid was a dream come true.
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Now, this is truly an E-ticket ride!!! *Notice the two guys on the right, in the dust.
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Everyone has to have a muscle car. This was one of my two ’69 Road Runners, one with a 383 and the other with a 440.
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Oops, how did that get in here? Oh well, I guess I will let it slide this time. *I believe it was first posted here by Jaak, thanks.
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My ride before the Modern Mopar Muscle, ’94 Z-28. I was broadsided in a round-a-bout and it was totaled. But hey, good things came out of this situation, hello Magnum!
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Now you see it, now you don’t (maybe a little). “The Jackal” 1997
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“Flying through the air with the greatest of ease” and then we barrel rolled it! "Jumper" 2008
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Modern Mopar Muscle, ’05 Magnum R/T with just a few mods. I then did the “radiator cap mod”.
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Here is my baby which I intend on keeping for a long while.
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I am certainly blessed to have had the opportunity to meet such good, upstanding, clever, and hilarious individuals. I’ve learned a lot and laughed a lot. My life is richer for having met you.

Thank you...Jonn

[Leadfootluke]

Congrats John!

Awesome write up.

[hemiwagn]

Mondo Congrats Jonn. Truly a great write-up. And you have inspired many of my mods my friend. You are a great asset to the forum and I look forward to hanging out with you again.

[BrilliantBlackHemi]

Congrats. Great write up Jonn.

[MR. J]

Congrats, Jonn.

Great wright up and it was a pleasure meeting you at the Spring Fest, wish we could have had more time to chat but hopefully you will be around in October when I make another trip out to Phoenix.



J

[Ozzie]

Awesome writeup Jonn! :thumbs_u:

Very well-deserved win! :rock:

[Magma]

HUGE congrats JONN!!!!! VERY well deserved. I know my car isn't much, but yours has definitley inspired me. Now get yer arse back north of the border!!!

[thewagon]

Hey, thanks for taking my picture at Ozzie's Speedfest while we were waiting for the 1/4 mile!
Great write up and with a job like yours, its sure filled with wild things!

Congratulations Jonn!!

[imahemi]

Congrats!!!

[ZMagnum]

A big congrats Jonn. You deserve it. I remember that first meet back in 2006. I'm glad I was there.

You have a lot of great ideas and have inspired many. Keep up the good work.

[Mighty Noid]

Jonn...


That is a sweet story and congrats on the LXOM!!! Well deserved!!

[rwalshphoto]

Congrats Jonn you deserve it buddy!

[BlackSXT]

Congrats.....ya got a bad ass magnum, no doubt bout it, the picture of it at the center is excellent.

[MattRobertson]

Again, congratulations Jonn. Its great to see a longtime member of the community and all around good guy get a little recognition. We're richer for having the opportunity to get to know you.

Thanks for being here!

[eGo]

Gratz Man!

[lowriderman3]

Congrats man! Well deserved!!

[Fondy]

Congrats! welcome to the Club

[slowdraw9000]

Hey! Congrats Jonn. You were the only person I really got to talk to at Firebird Raceway a couple of months ago, and it was a pleasure. Congratulations to you sir. And I still love the look you've created with the car.

[X E Ryder]

Gratz Bro! Nice write up and fun to read!

[SRT8dan]

MAGFX, are your tail lights painted or is that a cover on them? I have seen a number of tail lights with that treatment and they all look the same. If covered, where can they be obtained?

[hawkxp]

Congrats!

[1BIGDAN]

Congrats John...You da man.

[The Muscle]

Congrats once again John!!!

[FleshWound]

Nice write up and congrats Jonn.

[Becker]

Congrats, MagFX. You’re a very worthy recipient.

[ICLOSEM]

Congrats you deserve it buddy... What an awsome write up( and I really liked all the pictures you used)






























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[joeb1]

Jonn, Congrats. You deserve it.

[Jaak]

Hey Jonn, great to read your write up and to find out you're actually even cooler than I thought you were... Like that could have been possible.

It's great to see you get LXOM, as you truly are a great guy with a great ride. I always enjoy chatting with you, and admire your ability to have a vision with what you do, not just do mods... You truly see the whole picture and make changes to acheive it. I also love your attention to detail, and the quality of your work is extremely high. So your ride is unmistakeable and like you, it means business, but it's very subtle and smooth about it. LOL!

First time I saw your R/T, I just looked at it and said "Wow"... It was all the little detail that really got me. Now, your SRT? You've taken it a step beyond and the love you show for the car comes through. I understand it's quite the beast on the track too... From what Hemiwagn told me. Glad to hear it!

As for

http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/MAGFX/10.jpg

I know her!!!!! Wait, maybe it's I want to know her... Either way, I'll definately say hi to her next time I see her. Hopefully her jeans will be broken in by then. They're still a little too new for me.

Ah, wait, now I remember, she did the plumbing under my sink!!!! I remember that view!!!!

[BToohey44]

Congrats John, awesome write up!

[fnkychkn]

congrats Jonn.
great write-up, awesome mag and a first class human being. what more can you ask for in an LXOM.
wear the crown proudly and enjoy your moment in the spotlight. truly well deserved.

[Carfinish]

Congrats Jonn ...well deserving and an awesome read. Your Mag really does Kick Ass :thumbs_u:

Stell

[CANDYAPPLE]

Congrats again Jonn. And thanks again for introducing me to LX Forums, when I first met you, and saw your ride at the meet and greet in July '06!!

Cheers CANDYAPPLE:beerchug:

[nhdave]

Awesome ride, great writeup and a deserving win. :wink:

[BritishNate]

Congrats Jonn, its very well deserved !!!!!

[36 chambers]

congrats dude love tha bugs tooo well desevered!!!!!

[Darthvader]

Congrates. Very enjoyable read. Thanks so much for that too.

[whelin]

Congrat Jonn! Hope to see you north of the border sometime.

[CoolVanilla]

Heeeeyyy Jonn! Gratz to you! When I first met you and we crawled around the ground under your first Mag together, I knew right away I was talking with a future LXOM winner. The vision and uniqueness of approach you bring is truly valuable to all of us.

Thanks for being here Jonn. And congratz again!

[Go Mango]

Jonn, congrats on this well deserved honour.
I must thank you for introducing me to Hooters. I've been back twice since you forced me there. :mrgreen:

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BobF's 6POINT1]

Congtrats Jonn, John, Jhon.

53? You sure?

[iRock]

Way To Go Jonn - You Know You Are One Of My Absolute Favorites!!!!

[MAGFX]

Congrats John!

Awesome write up.Thanks. The toughest part of the write up was searching and digitizing the film based pictures. I think a couple were actually taken using a flash bulb (or maybe it was a bon fire).

Mondo Congrats Jonn. Truly a great write-up. And you have inspired many of my mods my friend. You are a great asset to the forum and I look forward to hanging out with you again. No, I am trying to keep up with you on the mods. And what can you say - LXforums>friends. When I am old and gray (grayer) I will still know you as a friend.

Congrats. Great write up Jonn.
Thank you and I always watch your posts. Isn't this forum thing great?

Congrats, Jonn.

Great wright up and it was a pleasure meeting you at the Spring Fest, wish we could have had more time to chat but hopefully you will be around in October when I make another trip out to Phoenix.
JWe met for just a moment, but I think that I missed out for not chatting with you longer. Yep, next time, bud. BTW, you have some great mods.

Awesome writeup Jonn! :thumbs_u:

Very well-deserved win! :rock: I am very humbled to be part of something that folks like you, are a part of. :not_worth Thanks Oz.

HUGE congrats JONN!!!!! VERY well deserved. I know my car isn't much, but yours has definitley inspired me. Now get yer arse back north of the border!!! Adam, I just can't get away from a good thing, like a silver Magnum. Yep, will have to make that northern trip again, someday.

Hey, thanks for taking my picture at Ozzie's Speedfest while we were waiting for the 1/4 mile!
Great write up and with a job like yours, its sure filled with wild things!

Congratulations Jonn!! This forum is just amazing. You never know who you might meet. Yep, that was a great day.

Congrats!!! Thank you sir.

A big congrats Jonn. You deserve it. I remember that first meet back in 2006. I'm glad I was there.

You have a lot of great ideas and have inspired many. Keep up the good work. I will never forget the PM that I received just after meeting you in AZ and then, a little later, after the Montreal M&G. Dang, people really take care of others on this forum. Cheers Mark.

Jonn...


That is a sweet story and congrats on the LXOM!!! Well deserved!! You are one of those forum members that always has something good (sometimes):Na_Na_Na_Na: and jovial to say. I just need to hang with you more, Mr. Albert.

Congrats Jonn you deserve it buddy!

Thanks Ryan. This forum really brings out one's talents...like yours. I love seeing the newer members with all of their enthusiasm. It rubs off.

Congrats.....ya got a bad ass magnum, no doubt bout it, the picture of it at the center is excellent. Thanks, bud. While doing this writeup, I decided I needed some more pictures. The police ran me out of one cool place, near some water. The Center worked out well though.

Again, congratulations Jonn. Its great to see a longtime member of the community and all around good guy get a little recognition. We're richer for having the opportunity to get to know you.

Thanks for being here!Thank you, Matt. I am definitely in great company, here.:not_worth

Gratz Man! I appreciate it, dude!

[Junior]

Great write-up Jonn!

I'm telling you folks, there's always more to know with this guy! Talk about a rich life, and well-lived!

Glad to have you in my life buddy (that's sounds really mushy, but it's true.)

Congrats again!

[bruno]

Jonn,

Being so ill recently, I missed all of this! Still, you are to be congratulated for being knighted with such a well-deserved honor.

I learned so much about you in your expose' that I now realize what a gift it was to meet and chat with you at this year's Spring Festival and SpeedFest.

You have certainly accomplished much and I can tell that cars run through your veins.

I couldn't help but admire your beautiful Magnum from the rear end as I lined up behind you at the SpeedFest. Now that I think about it, I'm somewhat embarrassed to know you were able to watch my lack of auto cross driving skills, lol.

You are certainly a man of integrity and I wish you continued success and fun in your LX adventures.

Enjoy the moment!
bruno

[bigjim]

Jonn, Great write up! Your mods list makes me drool!! I love the smooth doors and the electric release!

[sugar-tj]

congrats... great write up, great pictures... (esp. the blonde..hehehehe)

[JonzMgnm]

Congrats, Jonn on a well deserved honor! I've always admired the detail and craftsmanship in your car(s). Great write-up and awesome pics. Keep up the good work, friend.:thumbs_u:

[MAGFX]

Congrats man! Well deserved!! This is quite a compliment coming from a member like you. You always seem to be there with a comment and a helpful hand...and a bad azz Magnum

Congrats! welcome to the ClubThank you sir. I am in some great company here. Maybe it will rub off on me.

Hey! Congrats Jonn. You were the only person I really got to talk to at Firebird Raceway a couple of months ago, and it was a pleasure. Congratulations to you sir. And I still love the look you've created with the car. Where have you been? There are more folks joining in on all of the AZ get togethers. I am looking forward to chatting with you again. Cheers!

Gratz Bro! Nice write up and fun to read! Your track racing just has to be a blast. Auto racing of any sort, is a bunch of fun. Love your Sublime. Cheers.

MAGFX, are your tail lights painted or is that a cover on them? I have seen a number of tail lights with that treatment and they all look the same. If covered, where can they be obtained? Mine are painted. Although, I have seen some chrome covers somewhere. They definitely could be painted. That would probably be a lot less hassle compared to painting the actual taillight. Good luck.

Congrats!Thanks for the thought. Cheers.

Congrats John...You da man. I am so glad that I got to meet you and now we can tell lies together. Thanks, Dan!

Congrats once again John!!!Hey Sal, you are one of those cool dudes with a whole lot of enthusiasm. Keep it up, bud. Thanks again.

Nice write up and congrats Jonn. I sure miss being around your stomping grounds with so many good folks there. Yep, the write-up brought back some good memories. Cheers.

Congrats, MagFX. You’re a very worthy recipient. Thanks. Now someday I need to join in the NW LX festivities. You never know.

Congrats you deserve it buddy... What an awsome write up( and I really liked all the pictures you used) Hey Mr. Ryan, it sure is fun hanging out together. I just need to stay out later and let my hair fall out....ah..oh...I mean let my hair down.

Jonn, Congrats. You deserve it. My friend Joe, I always feel young when I am around you. J/K See you around, bud.

Hey Jonn, great to read your write up and to find out you're actually even cooler than I thought you were... Like that could have been possible.

It's great to see you get LXOM, as you truly are a great guy with a great ride. I always enjoy chatting with you, and admire your ability to have a vision with what you do, not just do mods... You truly see the whole picture and make changes to achieve it. I also love your attention to detail, and the quality of your work is extremely high. So your ride is unmistakeable and like you, it means business, but it's very subtle and smooth about it. LOL!

First time I saw your R/T, I just looked at it and said "Wow"... It was all the little detail that really got me. Now, your SRT? You've taken it a step beyond and the love you show for the car comes through. I understand it's quite the beast on the track too... From what Hemiwagn told me. Glad to hear it!

As for

http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/MAGFX/10.jpg

I know her!!!!! Wait, maybe it's I want to know her... Either way, I'll definitely say hi to her next time I see her. Hopefully her jeans will be broken in by then. They're still a little too new for me.

Ah, wait, now I remember, she did the plumbing under my sink!!!! I remember that view!!!! Jim, I am not sure what to say. I have always enjoyed the times that I get to chat and/or hang out with you and the rest of the "3 Musketeers". You are such a good person and the expertise and thoroughness that you show on most any mechanical/electrical is phenomenal. I am really happy to have you as a friend.

BTW. I do talk and %$&#@! to her on a regular basis....dreams are cool!

Congrats John, awesome write up!You are so thoughtful, thanks.

congrats Jonn.
great write-up, awesome mag and a first class human being. what more can you ask for in an LXOM.
wear the crown proudly and enjoy your moment in the spotlight. truly well deserved. Boy Pete, I can still remember the 1st Montreal M&G, that instead of joining in the festivities, you spent a few hours dialing in
some American dude's Magnum. Priceless. You are the best.

BTW, I am quiting the practice of sitting with my legs under my car while removing or installing my wheels.

[BK_300DUB]

Congrats, clean car and nice writing !

BTW, what kind of exhaust do you have ? hehe

Thank you

[Token]

Big congrats Jonn.

Well deserved my friend.

[NOTPAID4MSRT8]

CONGRATULATIONS Jonn! Funny thing is... My wife wanted a computer for years and I wasn't interested AT ALL. Finally got us one for XMAS, found this forum and have HAD A BALL EVER SINCE. Learned so much info about my Mag SRT8, I still can't believe it! I wish I could have met up with you and others as some point in time. Haven't met ANYONE in person YET but feel that I have made many friends on the forum and I am overwhelmed! That was a terrific write up and I enjoyed it VERY MUCH! I have owned over 300 cars in my life and at present own 20... BUT THE MAGNUM SRT8 IS THE BEST!
Best wishes and keep up the GREAT POSTS! Jimhttp://www.lxforums.com/board/images/icons/icon14.gif

[tommyzdesign]

awesome john !!! you deserve it , you are a great addition to the family !!!

tz

[hemi2nv]

Congrats John

Awsome car and great guy

Hemi 2NV

[bandaid]

Excellent write up, thanks and congrats for a well deserved recognition.

[Pale Rider]

Jonn, great to hear your abreviated story. Certainly a well deserved win in my book. It was a pleasure to spend some time with you in Irvine for 2 years in a row. Take care.
Chris.

[Weasel3i3]

Congrats Jonn!! :not_worth One Of my favorites Magnum!!

[MAGFX]

Congrats Jonn ...well deserving and an awesome read. Your Mag really does Kick Ass :thumbs_u:

Stell
Thanks Stell, it was sort of fun doing the writeup. It took awhile since I am no literary wizard. BTW, Magnums Rule!

Congrats again Jonn. And thanks again for introducing me to LX Forums, when I first met you, and saw your ride at the meet and greet in July '06!!
Cheers CANDYAPPLE:beerchug: Yep, a big cheers to you, Ken. Had a great time in the Toronto area, especially meeting all of the cool folks like yourself. :beerchug:

Awesome ride, great writeup and a deserving win. :wink: As you know, sometimes you just have to have a MSRT. Thanks.

Congrats Jonn, its very well deserved !!!!! It sure is great to see you go through your modding projects. We all have different ideas. That is a good thing. Cheers to a 2 Magnum family! See you and your cool family, soon.

congrats dude love tha bugs tooo well desevered!!!!! Yep, Vdubs was all I knew for a while, which was a bunch of fun. I love all of the cool mods that you come up with on your Charger and Magnum. Absolutely fun stuff!

Congrates. Very enjoyable read. Thanks so much for that too. This forum is just too much fun, and I love you signature quote.

Congrat Jonn! Hope to see you north of the border sometime.When you least expect it, I might just show up one of these days. You have modded you Magnum so well. Fun times were had by all while I was in the land up north. Thanks Gerry.

Heeeeyyy Jonn! Gratz to you! When I first met you and we crawled around the ground under your first Mag together, I knew right away I was talking with a future LXOM winner. The vision and uniqueness of approach you bring is truly valuable to all of us.

Thanks for being here Jonn. And congratz again! I did not chat so much with you at this years SF. My loss. I am always hoping that the goodness of folks like you will rub off on me. You are one of those solid individuals, with a cool ride, that keep this forum great. "Thanks" back at you, Jason.

Jonn, congrats on this well deserved honour.
I must thank you for introducing me to Hooters. I've been back twice since you forced me there. :mrgreen:

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Rab, now who was introducing who? Yep, fun times. It is so cool that I got to meet some of the actual folks that make our Magnums what they are. You have so much passion and I really appreciate it. Yea, and the Hooters thing is alright, too!

Congtrats Jonn, John, Jhon.

53? You sure? I have to check the tags in my underwear to make sure that I am spelling my name correctly. As a matter of fact, my current passport is misspelled. Hopefully no one important catches that.

I feel very fortunate to be able to call you a friend. You are so giving with loads of talent. Thanks Bob.

Way To Go Jonn - You Know You Are One Of My Absolute Favorites!!!!If you ever sell your Magnum and/or stop posting, I will buy a Pacer and never come back to this forum. If I could take just a tiny bit of good from a lot of folks like you, I would be a really good person and one happy camper. Cheers, Shel!

Great write-up Jonn!

I'm telling you folks, there's always more to know with this guy! Talk about a rich life, and well-lived!

Glad to have you in my life buddy (that's sounds really mushy, but it's true.)

Congrats again! Mike, you got me on that mushy part. Good thing no one is watching while I post this (no not that, its just that I am not all dressed up yet). What a friend, that has entered my life due to a bunch of cool cars. Just amazing. That is all I can say for now...

Jonn,

Being so ill recently, I missed all of this! Still, you are to be congratulated for being knighted with such a well-deserved honor.

I learned so much about you in your expose' that I now realize what a gift it was to meet and chat with you at this year's Spring Festival and SpeedFest.

You have certainly accomplished much and I can tell that cars run through your veins.

I couldn't help but admire your beautiful Magnum from the rear end as I lined up behind you at the SpeedFest. Now that I think about it, I'm somewhat embarrassed to know you were able to watch my lack of auto cross driving skills, lol.

You are certainly a man of integrity and I wish you continued success and fun in your LX adventures.

Enjoy the moment!
bruno Wow, it was so good to meet you in person. You are another that just beams goodness. Hope you and your C are back in action soon. Cheers to you my dear! :wink:

Jonn, Great write up! Your mods list makes me drool!! I love the smooth doors and the electric release! Hey Jim, it is so cool that we got to meet at the '06 M&G in Montreal. Now you are the poster child for Magnum miles. Thanks and take care, bud.

[Hemi4me?]

Nice job Jon, thank you for the assistance yesterday! No one deserves it more than you...

Ur car is what I aspire toward!

Congrats

[SRT-Racer X]

Cool beans...Congrats

[BlsdEsq]

Congrats Jonn!!!! What an interesting write up!

[MAGFX]

congrats... great write up, great pictures... (esp. the blonde..hehehehe) Thanks. Yep, that blonde will do in a pinch.

Congrats, Jonn on a well deserved honor! I've always admired the detail and craftsmanship in your car(s). Great write-up and awesome pics. Keep up the good work, friend.:thumbs_u: I'm in some awful good company here. Love your posts and your Mag.

Congrats, clean car and nice writing !

BTW, what kind of exhaust do you have ? hehe

Thank you Thanks, it was fun. And those pipes are Corsa, my friend.

Big congrats Jonn.

Well deserved my friend.I miss you, Dave. And now you have a cool new powerplant to play with. Congrats to you. Maybe I will see you next year at the Spring Festival. Dang, I hope so!

CONGRATULATIONS Jonn! Funny thing is... My wife wanted a computer for years and I wasn't interested AT ALL. Finally got us one for XMAS, found this forum and have HAD A BALL EVER SINCE. Learned so much info about my Mag SRT8, I still can't believe it! I wish I could have met up with you and others as some point in time. Haven't met ANYONE in person YET but feel that I have made many friends on the forum and I am overwhelmed! That was a terrific write up and I enjoyed it VERY MUCH! I have owned over 300 cars in my life and at present own 20... BUT THE MAGNUM SRT8 IS THE BEST!
Best wishes and keep up the GREAT POSTS! Jimhttp://www.lxforums.com/board/images/icons/icon14.gif Now that is some cars there Jim. I would love to see them and chat up a storm. Isn't this forum great? You just need to find some get togethers near you. It is fun to meet people via the internet, but shaking their hand and telling a couple of car lies just can't be beat!

awesome john !!! you deserve it , you are a great addition to the family !!!

tz Thanks dude. I always value any discussions we have. You have a special eye for style, my friend. Keep up the fine work and yes, I will recognize you next time. Ha ha!

Congrats John

Awsome car and great guy

Hemi 2NVThanks and I appreciate that.

Excellent write up, thanks and congrats for a well deserved recognition. The cars and people we have here are just amazing. It takes us all to make this forum what it is. Cheers.

Jonn, great to hear your abreviated story. Certainly a well deserved win in my book. It was a pleasure to spend some time with you in Irvine for 2 years in a row. Take care.
Chris.

Wow Chris, I feel privileged, that two years in row, I got to hang out with you for a while. Love the mods and the look of your Magnum. Nice.

Congrats Jonn!! :not_worth One Of my favorites Magnum!!Hey Wes, It is always a pleasure to chat and hang with you, your family, and your cool ride. Now, that is one sharp Charger, dude!

Nice job Jon, thank you for the assistance yesterday! No one deserves it more than you...

Ur car is what I aspire toward!

CongratsAll this modding is just way too much fun and wrapping it around an SRT is not a bad thing either. I love the way you just attack a mod and get it done. See you around, Paul.

Cool beans...CongratsI appreciate that. This is fun stuff.

Congrats Jonn!!!! What an interesting write up!Writing is not my thing, although finding all of the pictures sure brought back a few good times. Thanks, and I love you Mag and definitely your wheels. Cheers.

[MrHemi2U]

Congrats Jonn

[legmaker]

congrats jonn!!! was a great pleasure to meet you at the azlx caravan to the spring fest!!! yours is one beautiful maggie!!!! an honor well deserved to be named lxof.....

[Cam]

Ah crap John, I can't believe I missed this thread.



Congraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaadulations buddy. A most deserving LXOM if there ever was one. ;)

[Bornagainultimatum]

God bless you brother Jonn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pigpen]

What a story!!!

Congrats Jonn

[BilletTechnology]

John, congrats from everyone here at team BT. Great writeup and well deserved on LXOM

[BilletTechnology]

Ah crap John, I can't believe I missed this thread.



Congraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaadulations buddy. A most deserving LXOM if there ever was one. ;)

you missed it Cam the same way I almost did; your office is a mess and you can see thru the clutter to look at the computer screen :loser:

[Jaak]

Hey Jonn, congrats! Can't think of a more deserving guy!!!!

Yeah, I know, I already did this... But you only get to be LXOM once, right? Well, OK, one person did it twice... LOL!

[MAGFX]

Congrats JonnThank you so much. I just love it here.

congrats jonn!!! was a great pleasure to meet you at the azlx caravan to the spring fest!!! yours is one beautiful maggie!!!! an honor well deserved to be named lxof..... Just another great thing about this forum, meeting cool people like you and checking out your cool rides. Thanks, Chris.

Ah crap John, I can't believe I missed this thread.



Congraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaadulations buddy. A most deserving LXOM if there ever was one. ;) I usually do not answer to "crap Jonn", but in this case, since I do know what sort of fellow you are, I will answer. Thanks, my good friend!

God bless you brother Jonn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really appreciate that. What a great group of folks we have here.

What a story!!!

Congrats Jonn Thanks, I made most of it up...nah, but I did leave a couple things out, though. Cheers.

John, congrats from everyone here at team BT. Great writeup and well deserved on LXOMIt is such a honor to be in the same group as folks like you guys and gals. I can never get over seeing you folks do business, from service to integrity to product.

Hey Jonn, congrats! Can't think of a more deserving guy!!!!

Yeah, I know, I already did this... But you only get to be LXOM once, right? Well, OK, one person did it twice... LOL!
Wow, I might have to kiss you now. Ha ha ha!

[Jaak]

Not without dinner first...

[ChargerChick]

OMG how did I miss this thread! What an excellent write up and what a cool life you have had/are having! Congrats to a guy who truly deserves this award! I'm so happy to be able to call you a friend!!! :)

[y2kduc]

Congrats and good write up. I to was a VW nut at first(mine were all 90's GTI's)and have seen the Mopar light(LOL).That is one sweet car ,I also have a silver Mag but in SXT trim.Hope mine looks as good as yours one day.

[Brilliant R/T]

Congrats Jonn. If the rest of the forum was able to see your ride in person they would have had no choice but to send there vote to you.

[2PLUM4U]

Congrats Jonn. What a great write up you always share all of your ideas with us.

[grinner]

dude, your ride is cleeaaann.
Dig the baja coolness too, man.
Hopin' to be out there soon...

[SilverMaggie]

Congratulations Jonn, it was great meeting you at the Spring Fest!

[mofoninja]

I keep running across your sig in various posts...

The Silver Surfer would trade his surfboard in a second for your ride!!! Soo smooth... so clean. Hope to see it in person one day!

[Hemi Family]

Great story...love the background diversity and of course the RIDE! :thumbs_u:

Shotgun to Robby Gordon...SWEET! :rock:

The girl with the worn out jeans OMG :not_worth

[Hemi 7]

Congrats from a fellow Illinoian !!!!!!!!!!!!

[MAGFX]

OMG how did I miss this thread! What an excellent write up and what a cool life you have had/are having! Congrats to a guy who truly deserves this award! I'm so happy to be able to call you a friend!!! :) Thank you so much Chris. Your enthusiasm and great personality really rubs off on the rest of us folks. Cheers.

Congrats and good write up. I to was a VW nut at first(mine were all 90's GTI's)and have seen the Mopar light(LOL).That is one sweet car ,I also have a silver Mag but in SXT trim.Hope mine looks as good as yours one day. Yep, from VWs to Mopars is a good thing. And you can't beat a silver Maggie for unique coolness. Thanks.

Congrats Jonn. If the rest of the forum was able to see your ride in person they would have had no choice but to send there vote to you. Thanks. It is always cool to be able to hang with folks like you, Joel. "Magnums forever!"

Congrats Jonn. What a great write up you always share all of your ideas with us. Thanks John and Dottie. This stuff is just a bunch of fun. And I do love your cool flames. Just perfect.

dude, your ride is cleeaaann.
Dig the baja coolness too, man.
Hopin' to be out there soon... Thinking about my off-road history always gives me a bit of a smile. Some great experiences there. I visit the Illinois area once in a while and I need to drop by and have a beer with you. Your down to earth personality and talent really help make this forum a great one. Thanks.

Congratulations Jonn, it was great meeting you at the Spring Fest! Isn't it amazing how this forum opens up new experiences. Gotta love having a silver Maggie. Cheers.

I keep running across your sig in various posts...

The Silver Surfer would trade his surfboard in a second for your ride!!! Soo smooth... so clean. Hope to see it in person one day! Didn't I see your Maggie at the Spring Festival? You definitely have a cool Maggie there. Cheers.

Great story...love the background diversity and of course the RIDE! :thumbs_u:

Shotgun to Robby Gordon...SWEET! :rock:

The girl with the worn out jeans OMG :not_worth

Yep, life is pretty fun sometimes and especially with this forum. I see that girl a lot...in my dreams. Ha ha. Thanks, dude.

Congrats from a fellow Illinoian !!!!!!!!!!!! It was kinda cool growing up there, but wasn't crazy about the cold...hello Arizona. Cheers to you.

[Brilliant R/T]

Where in Ill. did you grow up?

[MAGFX]

Where in Ill. did you grow up?

About 40 miles west of Springfield in a town of 60 people; Bluff Springs. My parents still live there. Did you grow up in Illinois, also? Boy, it is a small world.

[GoofyTimL]

Congrats Jonn... nice write-up, pictures and even greater vehicle! Hope to meet you some day as well.

[Brilliant R/T]

Chicago, North sider. My kids are 4th generation born in Chicago before we moved here. I've actually driven through there before on 125 heading for 97 into Springfield. Small world.

About 40 miles west of Springfield in a town of 60 people; Bluff Springs. My parents still live there. Did you grow up in Illinois, also? Boy, it is a small world.

[rtito20]

nice ride..

[Catsfan222]

This is probably the coolest car that I have ever seen... congrats on the best mag modding job ever in the history of the world...

[MagnumManAWD]

:beerchug: