Deanh Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 (edited) FYI.....Ford Motor Company immediately is donating 20 specially equipped vehicles -- 11 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks and nine Ford Expedition sport utility vehicles - to fire and rescue departments in some of the areas most devastated by the fires. "Many Southern California Ford employees and Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers share the concerns of their neighbors as they also have been affected by this devastating fire," said Hal Dewsnap, Ford Lincoln Mercury Los Angeles regional manager. "Local fire and rescue officials told us they have an urgent need for heavy duty work trucks and SUVs. We located the 20 specially equipped vehicles at local dealerships and they are on their way to local fire and rescue squads." Additionally, Ford Motor Company Fund is contributing $100,000 to the San Diego Chapter of the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts......VERY cool, and GREAT PR..... Edited October 26, 2007 by Deanh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShockFX Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 FYI.....Ford Motor Company immediately is donating 20 specially equipped vehicles -- 11 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks and nine Ford Expedition sport utility vehicles - to fire and rescue departments in some of the areas most devastated by the fires. "Many Southern California Ford employees and Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers share the concerns of their neighbors as they also have been affected by this devastating fire," said Hal Dewsnap, Ford Lincoln Mercury Los Angeles regional manager. "Local fire and rescue officials told us they have an urgent need for heavy duty work trucks and SUVs. We located the 20 specially equipped vehicles at local dealerships and they are on their way to local fire and rescue squads." Additionally, Ford Motor Company Fund is contributing $100,000 to the San Diego Chapter of the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts......VERY cool, and GREAT PR..... That's some great cheap publicity, plus the tax writeoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 The Big 3 have always been good about things like that. I understand it is done more so for PR, but still it does help those effected. The funny thing about it is how easily and quickly these things go un noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 (edited) That's some great cheap publicity, plus the tax writeoff. AND more importantly they were the first, no Toyotas or anyone else yet...will they follow? Edited October 26, 2007 by Deanh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShockFX Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 AND more importantly they were the first, no Toyotas or anyone else yet...will they follow? I don't think Toyota should draw more attention to their shitty truck. Although, I'd love to read this headline: "Toyota Tundra falls apart transporting sandbags to firebreak." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 I don't think Toyota should draw more attention to their shitty truck. Although, I'd love to read this headline: "Toyota Tundra falls apart transporting sandbags to firebreak." TAILGATES COLLAPSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Do they use sandbags at a firebreak? I thought they just cleared combustibles and dug a trench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShockFX Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Do they use sandbags at a firebreak? I thought they just cleared combustibles and dug a trench. You're right but that way didn't make for a good joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Do they use sandbags at a firebreak? I thought they just cleared combustibles and dug a trench. trust me they will need sandbags irrespective...next up rain and mud-slides......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 trust me they will need sandbags irrespective...next up rain and mud-slides......... I know, but so far so good. The weather looks fairly dry as usual for the next week. Also if I'm not mistaken I heard that it is going to be pretty dry around here for the next year or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarShark Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 trust me they will need sandbags irrespective...next up rain and mud-slides.........Ugh. I will never again complain about the unpredictability of Michigan weather. Being caught in a 4-hour heat wave in a sweatsuit isn't nearly as disturbing, by comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 I know, but so far so good. The weather looks fairly dry as usual for the next week. Also if I'm not mistaken I heard that it is going to be pretty dry around here for the next year or so. one can only wish...with lack of trees erosion could be devastating....Malibu may be TOTALLY beach front.....sad.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Whenever I hear the, "Oh but my car is American, it's built in Marysville Ohio, by American workers"...I tell them to follow the money home. And by far, GM and Ford give back to the community in various methods, this being one of them. If Toyota is following suit it's because they are TRYING to be American, and even then, it's not with good intentions, rather, their agenda... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 scoop....Fire Dept just picked up a Black Expedition ( one of the vehicles was from our stock ) they HAVE caught one of the Arsonists for sure....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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