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  1. 11-04-2007, 08:15 PM #1
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    LX November LXOM: JonzMgnm

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    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.



    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.



    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.



    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.

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    John
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  2. 11-04-2007, 08:16 PM #2
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    Congrats! Diggin that Malibu!
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  3. 11-04-2007, 08:17 PM #3
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  4. 11-04-2007, 08:18 PM #4
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    Congrats!!! Awesome Maggie!!


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  5. 11-04-2007, 08:19 PM #5
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    Tip of the hat to you, John. You are a valued member here, and congrats on the much deserved and coveted LXOM win.
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  6. 11-04-2007, 08:25 PM #6
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    Congratulations John!
    2006 MSRT8 in Brilliant Black, Options I,II,III, Sunroof and Sideairbags, Free Auto On Headlight Mod, Headlights on wth wipers, Highbeams on with Fog Lights, Hacked Nav, MOPAR Remote Start, BLACKEND I-Pass, Tailgate Plugs, 20% Tint Side Front Windows, Smoke LED Tailights, Airhammer CAI, Kooks LoKo Coated headers, Hi-Flow Cats, JBA 3" Cat Back, eibach sways. Fri Ported Intake, Fri Street Heads, Fri Littleboy Cam, P.I. 2800 Stall Converter, Custom Autometer 5 gauge over the visor pod, B.T. 65 Standard Hurst Shift conversion, TommyZ Hood S.N. 2. 180 degree T-Stat, BT Ported TB.
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  7. 11-04-2007, 08:27 PM #7
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    Congrates......Nice write up and the car looks spiffy.
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  8. 11-04-2007, 08:28 PM #8
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    Congrats John!

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  9. 11-04-2007, 08:30 PM #9
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    Congrats!!
    You got my vote!!
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  10. 11-04-2007, 08:30 PM #10
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    Holy **** John, you won??...................the last time I checked up, you was taking a butt whooping.



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


































    CONGRADULATIONS!!
    From wild to extra wild we got you covered with crap ya never knew you needed.





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  11. 11-04-2007, 08:32 PM #11
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    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!!!!
    MODS: Limo Tint, CAI, Hood Struts, 20" SRT wheels powder coated with Goodyear Eagles, (2) 10" Kicker Comp subs with 1000 Watt Profile Amp, Diablo Predator with 91 Octane CAI Performance Tune, SRT Shorty Headers, Magnaflow High Flow Mids, SRT Cat Back Exhaust, BT Pistol Grip Hemi Orange shifter, BT 8 piece engine kit (Hemi Orange), Hemi Orange Smoothed Intake Manifold, Hemi Orange Coolant tank

    Coming Soon: Functional Hood Scoops, Halos, Billet Accessories, SRT Springs front and rear, Cam, and whatever else I can come up with!

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  12. 11-04-2007, 08:44 PM #12
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    Congratulations to one of my faves! Enjoy your time to shine, you deserve it!
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  13. 11-04-2007, 08:44 PM #13
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    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?

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  14. 11-04-2007, 08:56 PM #14
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    Congratsn John,You deserve it..........


    Thanks HAZMAN..........

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  15. 11-04-2007, 09:08 PM #15
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    congrats John.
    yet another member i'd like to meet.
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