November LXOM: JonzMgnm

[DMAG]

written by JonzMgnm


To say that I am honored be to have been chosen for LXOM would be an understatement. With a membership of more than 15,000 people, it was humbling to just be nominated.

A little about me now. Being the son of an aircraft mechanic, I learned how to use tools at a very young age. I began by working on my own bikes and eventually several of my friends' bikes. Helping others has always been a part of me.

When I started my first job as a bike mechanic at a Snapper lawn equipment and bicycle retail store I quickly gained an interest in all the internal combustion engines being repaired. After saving up enough money I bought a 1976 VW Scirroco. It was a real beater, but at the time I thought it was a great car. Two months later the head gasket blew. When I went to my father for help he asked me if I knew how to read. Surprised by his question I said "Of course I can!" He then handed me the service manual to my car and pointed to the garage. So armed with an arsenal of tools, I ripped into the motor. The sense of accomplishment I felt after a successful repair was overwhelming.

I joined the Navy in 1988 and started working in the boiler room of a Landing/ Helicopter/ Assault ship (LHA-4 USS Nassau). Not being happy with that I studied and passed the test for Engineman (EN). Wrenching on twin turbos feeding 8-71 blown GM diesels was much more fulfilling. My enthusiasm allowed me to advance, making E-5 in three years. After leaving the Navy I applied for a job with the City of New York working on boilers and HVAC. I still work for the city today and have since become an engineer.

http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/jonzmgnm/1.jpg

Over the years I've owned several cars ranging fom the 76 VW Scirroco, 72 Ford Maverick, 83 Ford Ranger, 85 Dodge Omni, 89 Nissan King Cab P/U, 86 Monte Carlo, 79 2dr Malibu, and one of my favorites, a 78 Malibu Wagon. I removed the 305 and dropped in a .010" over 400ci SBC and a 700R4 tranny. I added 15x8 Corvette Ralley wheels and put in a 3.73 posi from an 88 Monte CarloSS. She had a full BellTech suspension, and Hotchkis sways. The car was about 85% complete when I sold it to my friend so I could buy my house.

http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/jonzmgnm/2.jpg

My love for a hot rod wagon has stayed with me as evidenced by my current ride. :) The Magnum is definitely my favorite of all. In the pursuit of modding it, I stumbled across LXForums and have transformed it to the current state.

http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/jonzmgnm/3.jpg

My time here on LXForums has been very rewarding for me. I've accumulated quite a bit of knowledge about these cars and I do my best to try and help others whenever possible. I can't put into words how I feel about the people I've met (online and in person) and now consider a second family.
I want to thank all those that nominated and voted for me for this very prestigious title. I look forward to continuing the friendships, and sharing in the growth of the greatest forum on the net.

Regards,
John

[DMAG]

Congrats! Diggin that Malibu! :)

[Redfox0099]

Congrats

[Motor]

Congrats!!! Awesome Maggie!!

[SmoovC]

Tip of the hat to you, John. You are a valued member here, and congrats on the much deserved and coveted LXOM win. :not_worth :beerchug: :thumbs_u:

[GasGunR]

Congratulations John!

[Darthvader]

Congrates......Nice write up and the car looks spiffy.

[Hemi31]

Congrats John!

[MAGNUM8R]

Congrats!!
You got my vote!!

[Cam]

Holy **** John, you won??...................the last time I checked up, you was taking a butt whooping. :mrgreen:



Well all I can say is that you my friend are very diserving of this and of course...


































CONGRADULATIONS!!:pepper::pepper::pepper: :beerchug:

[The Muscle]

Congrats John!!!! I can relate to the feelings about the people you meet on this site. What a great group to be associated with. :) Great looking Mag!!!!

[iRock]

Congratulations to one of my faves! Enjoy your time to shine, you deserve it!

[RandomAccess]

Congrats John!


When I was in HS I worked at a gas station... A guy came in with a Volvo wagon... and showed me how he installed nitrous on it... At the time I thought... Why the heck would you do that to a sation wagon...

But as you know... Now I'm converted... :)

I get it man... Dig the malibu wagon! How'd she do in the quarter?

[TPBNANA-1606]

Congratsn John,You deserve it..........

[fnkychkn]

congrats John. :beerchug:
yet another member i'd like to meet. :)

[fullofit_]

John,
Congratulations!
Thanks for all of your participation in the forum, local club and chat here.

wishing you and yours
all the best,
now drive on
full

[GotMe-N-R/T]

Congrats John!!! You really deserved it!!

[sugar-tj]

congrats john!!!!!!

[MrHemi2U]

Congrats John, well deserved.

[GoofyTimL]

CONGRATS. Nice write up... and THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE to the country and to the LX brethren! Nice Magnum too!

[Fondy]

congrats!!!

[HEMI~C~]

Damn Jon, never new you had a thing for the malibu wagons.......I have always had a soft spot for those ever since i tricked out a 84 Monte.

Seriously, one of the nicest, most humble guys I have met on this forum. Truly well deserved my friend. Congrats.

[Tmagnum]

Congrats John !!!

Wow, who'd have known that a couple of Pensacola boys would win LXOM in the same year.

Welcome to the club, an honor well deserved ! :thumbs_u:

[hemiwagn]

85 Omni? I had one of those too!

I love your (current) ride, Jon congrats on a well deserved win!

[PowerWagon896]

Congratulations John.

You were long overdue.

[Junior]

Congrats to you, John! :thumbs_u:

[ZMagnum]

Congrats John. Your Magnum looks great.

[TorRed #1179]

Congradulations Jon! Long overdue bud, for sure! :thumbs_u:

[lowriderman3]

Congrats man!!

[Leadfootluke]

Wow, what can I say other than congrats.

Short and simple write up, well deserved. nice story :modding: , and the love for wagons is pretty sweet :thumbs_u:


Its good to get to talk to you in chat, other than that I wouldnt know you other than one of the those FRI'd east coast trouble makers.

:beerchug: cheers to many more years on the forums, maybe some day I can meet some of you guys. :doh:

:pepper: NFERNO RED FTW!

[noesp]

Congrats, neighbor!

I told you about my similar drop-a-350-in-an-s10-blazer story...Like the Malibu, ol'chevy small blocks are fun, but these HEMI's are just in a league all their own.

Thanks for pointing me towards LXForums.

[bklynmag]

Way to go John and great write up. I dig how your dad helped out on the VW!:wink:

[Magnum375 Jr]

See man, those hemi turds give you all the power you need to beat everyone else out, or just knock them out from the stench....congratz John, and thats a beautiful mug(no not your face, the one on the table).

[bskylerj]

Congrats John, Well deserved.....

[ToddStone]

Congrats man. Nice looking car.

BTW, are your wheels the SRT10 Reps? What size are they and where did you get those things? I love the way they look on the lx's.

[Carfinish]

Congrats Johnny!!!....very happy to see the members of LXF recognize soemone truly dedicated to LXF and a very COOL person....even though you drive a wagon :wink::Na_Na_Na_Na:

[bipto]

I can't believe you posted your pic! The Feds are gonna be pissed - you bein' in the Witness Protection Program 'n' all...

:mrgreen:

Congrats man! :thumbs_u:

[thewagon]

Congratulations on a long overdue honor!

It was ironic in reading your blurb, how similar it was to my brothers, from the Navy as an engineman (my brother on the LHT USS Boulder) to working at the plant for the state. Guess it was just destiny...the winning, not the coincidence. ha ha

Another irony, my brother sits in a chair something similar in front of an old "military style desk" out in the plant. Stationary Engineer. :spock:

[STAGE 3 R/T]

Congrats!!

[ChargerChick]

Congratulations John!!!! :pepper::banana::pepper:

And I hope the next time your wife and daughter come out to Phoenix that you are with them! :)

[Jaak]

Congrats John! Love the Mabaloo, had one myself in Undercover Cop Car Brown. That, with the antenna on the roof for a two way radio and my high beams on, I'd have people look in the rear view mirror and pull over out of my way. Wish they used Magnums for that!

Great write up and well deserved!

[Obsidian]

Congrats John, well deserved. :beerchug:

[JarZ]

Congratulations, John. :)

[JonzMgnm]

Congrats John!
I get it man... Dig the malibu wagon! How'd she do in the quarter?
Never got to race her, but I've been trying to convince my friend to sell it back to me.

congrats John. :beerchug:
yet another member i'd like to meet. :)
Pete, it would be an honor to meet the Funky Chicken!:not_worth:chickdance:

John,
Congratulations!
Thanks for all of your participation in the forum, local club and chat here.

wishing you and yours
all the best,
now drive on
full Joe, thanks again for welcoming my family, and I look forward to meeting you someday soon.:beerchug:

Damn Jon, never new you had a thing for the malibu wagons.......I have always had a soft spot for those ever since i tricked out a 84 Monte.

Seriously, one of the nicest, most humble guys I have met on this forum. Truly well deserved my friend. Congrats.I still love the 'G' bodies, Chris but one toy is all I can have for now. Thanks, and it was great talking with you, man!

Congrats John !!!

Wow, who'd have known that a couple of Pensacola boys would win LXOM in the same year.

Welcome to the club, an honor well deserved ! :thumbs_u:Thanks, Tom! Looks like some great stuff coming out of Pensacola, huh?:wink:

85 Omni? I had one of those too!

I love your (current) ride, Jon congrats on a well deserved win!Thanks, Greg. Omnis served thier purpose....but that's about it. LOL

Wow, what can I say other than congrats.

Short and simple write up, well deserved. nice story :modding: , and the love for wagons is pretty sweet :thumbs_u:


Its good to get to talk to you in chat, other than that I wouldnt know you other than one of the those FRI'd east coast trouble makers.

:beerchug: cheers to many more years on the forums, maybe some day I can meet some of you guys. :doh:

:pepper: NFERNO RED FTW!Thanks, Luke. You have to try to show me some more 'tricks' in chat....still a NOOB for sure!

Congrats, neighbor!

I told you about my similar drop-a-350-in-an-s10-blazer story...Like the Malibu, ol'chevy small blocks are fun, but these HEMI's are just in a league all their own.

Thanks for pointing me towards LXForums.Joe, I'm glad to have met you and even more so to have others experience your 'craft' via the noesp line of products.....so what else do you have up your sleeve?

Way to go John and great write up. I dig how your dad helped out on the VW!:wink:Thanks, John. I wasn't happy about it when he said it, but I later thanked him several times.

See man, those hemi turds give you all the power you need to beat everyone else out, or just knock them out from the stench....congratz John, and thats a beautiful mug(no not your face, the one on the table).Thanks! I still LMAO when I think of that!

Congrats man. Nice looking car.

BTW, are your wheels the SRT10 Reps? What size are they and where did you get those things? I love the way they look on the lx's.Thanks, Todd. They are the 20" Viper replicas from Bones Enterprises.

Congrats Johnny!!!....very happy to see the members of LXF recognize soemone truly dedicated to LXF and a very COOL person....even though you drive a wagon :wink::Na_Na_Na_Na:Thanks again, Stell for your support and your never ending wit that keeps me cracking up!

I can't believe you posted your pic! The Feds are gonna be pissed - you bein' in the Witness Protection Program 'n' all...

:mrgreen:

Congrats man! :thumbs_u:Thanks, Bill..........pssst .........that's not really me in the pic.:wink:

Congratulations on a long overdue honor!

It was ironic in reading your blurb, how similar it was to my brothers, from the Navy as an engineman (my brother on the LHT USS Boulder) to working at the plant for the state. Guess it was just destiny...the winning, not the coincidence. ha ha

Another irony, my brother sits in a chair something similar in front of an old "military style desk" out in the plant. Stationary Engineer. :spock:Thanks Andrew! Yep...Stationary Engineer.....it means I'm not supposed to move from that chair! LOL

Congratulations John!!!! :pepper::banana::pepper:

And I hope the next time your wife and daughter come out to Phoenix that you are with them! :)Thanks Chris! I hope so too!:wink:

[JonzMgnm]

And I want to thank all of you for your kind words and support!


:huddle:

[RobAGD]

Well I am home and have access now so I am a bit late...

Congrats Jon !!!

Well deserved brother !

-R

[BrilliantBlackHemi]

Not as late as me. Congrats my friend!!!!

[JonzMgnm]

Well I am home and have access now so I am a bit late...

Congrats Jon !!!

Well deserved brother !

-R

Not as late as me. Congrats my friend!!!!

Thanks Rob and Robert.....looking forward to sharing a beer with youz guys!:beerchug:

[06TB2066]

Congrats!

[BilletTechnology]

Congrats on your win. :)

[RandomAccess]

HEY MODS... John's missing the little LXOM banner

[JonzMgnm]

HEY MODS... John's missing the little LXOM banner


No big deal....lemme just borrow yours, Michael!:mrgreen:

[Ozzie]

Congratulations. A well-deserved win!

[nhdave]

Congrats to a well-known member and friend!! :wink:

[JonzMgnm]

Congratulations. A well-deserved win!Many thanks, Ozzie.:thumbs_u:

Congrats to a well-known member and friend!! :wink:
Thanks a bunch, Dave! Looking forward to sharing a :beerchug:with my friends!

[Kuldip]

Congratulations John !! Nice write up and good feed back from everyone.

[motoxxx]

Congrats john, hopefully ill see you on the 17th.
-Bill

[JonzMgnm]

Congratulations John !! Nice write up and good feed back from everyone.Thank you.

Congrats john, hopefully ill see you on the 17th.
-BillThanks, Bill. How's the rebuild going?

[CANDYAPPLE]

Congrats on a wll deserved win!! Enjoy it!


Cheers CANDYAPPLE:beerchug:

[mjr5150]

Nice to see this . Congrats John . Looks like there is some good judges of character around here . Looking forward to seeing the Maggie blaze down the track again .

[JonzMgnm]

Congrats on a wll deserved win!! Enjoy it!


Cheers CANDYAPPLE:beerchug:Thanks Ken!:thumbs_u:

Nice to see this . Congrats John . Looks like there is some good judges of character around here . Looking forward to seeing the Maggie blaze down the track again .Thanks, Mike! Can't wait to see your 300 kicking a$$ and taking names..........FRI'd beast!:racing:

[NYC_SRT8]

Congrats John,

Now where is my coupon?????:beerchug:

[Big Bob]

WoW.....now you got 2 great Titles and very well deserved....:thumbs_u:

[JonzMgnm]

Congrats John,

Now where is my coupon?????:beerchug:
LMAO! Thanks, Will....I'll call you later!

WoW.....now you got 2 great Titles and very well deserved....:thumbs_u:Thanks, Bob! Both 'titles' are because I surround myself with great enthusiasts like yourself!:beerchug:

[Rapid/Transit]

Congrads John,

Beautiful Magnum, lots of nice mods. My brother is an engineer for DEP in NY.


Ed

[Hazman]

Congrats Jon

[MADDOG`]

Congrats! Your Maggie looks great. I'm diggin' that Malibu as well!

[MattRobertson]

Hey its about freaking time I came over here and wished you a hearty congratulations John! You deserve it. Lovin' the Malibu wagon. Man that must have been some sleeper.

[ChargerGirl]

Congratulations!!! :pepper:

[Jina's Embroidery]

Congratulations, great write-up.

[bac n black]

Maggie is dead...but will live on through those who have a love for them, by the look of yours, you do...congratulations it is always nice to win.

[chasb]

Well deserved.

Great story by the way.

My dad was a bricklayer. I learned some of that trade when I was a kid.

Now I have those bricks in my 300C trunk which is why my car has been running the way it has.

See you soon

Chas

[Token]

Congtats Jonz.

Great story, of course you've now picked the BEST wagon.

[rburns320]

Awesome ride! Congrats! :not_worth

[JonzMgnm]

Congrads John,

Beautiful Magnum, lots of nice mods. My brother is an engineer for DEP in NY.


Ed Thanks Ed. Your brother likes his job for sure.....those guys have a great gig over there.

Congrats JonThanks, John.

Congrats! Your Maggie looks great. I'm diggin' that Malibu as well!Thanks. The more I hear about the Malibu, the more I miss it!

Hey its about freaking time I came over here and wished you a hearty congratulations John! You deserve it. Lovin' the Malibu wagon. Man that must have been some sleeper.Thanks, Matt.....it surprised a few people! ;)

Congratulations!!! :pepper:Thanks, Tamara!

Congratulations, great write-up.Thank you Jina.

Maggie is dead...but will live on through those who have a love for them, by the look of yours, you do...congratulations it is always nice to win.Thanks, and yes I do love the Maggies!

Well deserved.

Great story by the way.

My dad was a bricklayer. I learned some of that trade when I was a kid.

Now I have those bricks in my 300C trunk which is why my car has been running the way it has.

See you soon

ChasThanks, Chas. Maybe we can 'empty' your trunk out and see how she does next time. Is the Diablo squared away now?

Congtats Jonz.

Great story, of course you've now picked the BEST wagon.Thanks, Dave. We both have the BEST wagons! ;)

[BIG DOG]

:thumbs_u: CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!! :thumbs_u:

[Johnnyvav]

Congrats John!

[Bornagainultimatum]

Congrats John! Nice Mag!!!!

[NYJPNY]

Congrates jon!!!

[JonzMgnm]

:thumbs_u: CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!! :thumbs_u:Thanks, bud!

Congrats John!Thanks, Johnny.

Congrats John! Nice Mag!!!!Thanks, friend.

Congrates jon!!!Thanks, JP!

[Meister]

Congrats John!

Great write-up and an outstandingly sharp ride.

Mega kudos! :thumbs_u:

[Carfinish]

Congrats John!

Great write-up and an outstandingly sharp ride.

Mega kudos! :thumbs_u:


hey John ...Congrats again Dude.....:thumbs_u: :mrgreen:

hey Jim when did you become a Mod...just noticed

[SublimeTime]

Congrats John. A well deserved title. Now, about that campaign managers job? lol

[JonzMgnm]

Congrats John!

Great write-up and an outstandingly sharp ride.

Mega kudos! :thumbs_u:Mega Thanks for the Mega Kudos, Jim! :wink:

hey John ...Congrats again Dude.....:thumbs_u: :mrgreen:

hey Jim when did you become a Mod...just noticedThanks Stell.

Congrats John. A well deserved title. Now, about that campaign managers job? lolThanks Gary......if I run for anything else.....You da' Man!

[pipsmom]

Congratulations John!! You have one sweet Magnum there and are a cool guy..a well deserved honor to you. Great write up too!!:thumbs_u:

[TATTOOD]

CONGRATS!!!! :spock:

[JonzMgnm]

Congratulations John!! You have one sweet Magnum there and are a cool guy..a well deserved honor to you. Great write up too!!:thumbs_u:

CONGRATS!!!! :spock:

Thanks, pipsmom and TATTOOD!:thumbs_u:

[InferAl]

A little late but Congradulations.
That pic of you ride looks sooooooooo good . Love those wheels

[JonzMgnm]

A little late but Congradulations.
That pic of you ride looks sooooooooo good . Love those wheels

Thanks, Al!:beerchug:

[36 chambers]

congrats john!!!!!!!!!

[JonzMgnm]

congrats john!!!!!!!!!

Thanks alot, Jason!:thumbs_u:

[chance6384]

Jon.... just by the list of responses you must be one heck of a guy... Almost couldnt find room to write... LOL... anyway... http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o131/whatsnewsnx/Icons/jumping0044.gifcongrats!!!

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[NyczMostWnted]

great write up john

[MAGFX]

Thank you for all that you do for the folks on this great forum. Congratulations, Jon!

[BlsdEsq]

CONGRATS John!!! I haven't been on in a few days, hence I missed the voting. But you're such a great guy my vote wasn't missed:beerchug:

[MOL SRT-8]

i think you guys are posting on the wrong tread, check the name and date.

[JonzMgnm]

i think you guys are posting on the wrong tread, check the name and date.

LOL! I think you're probably right.:wink:

[MagnumManAWD]

:beerchug:

[GasGunR]

Uh oh, post whore...

[JonzMgnm]

Uh oh, post whore...

LMAO!