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Old 05-29-2008, 11:33 AM   #1
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I hope this is OK to ask on the forums , (Admin - if not please feel free to delete this post) but after reading dozens of threads, everywhere I see comments on saving/having saved Tators Dodge. What is up with Tator's Dodge?

Just wondering as I feel left out of the loop.

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Old 05-29-2008, 12:21 PM   #2
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You got through to Chrysler!!

Maybe you missed this.
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Okay, that explains that he got his dealership back, but what caused the problem in the first place...I've been wondering the same since I joined.
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chrysler wanted only the 5 star dealerships and close everyone else. chuck was on the chopping block.
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Old 05-29-2008, 02:27 PM   #5
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theres a "5 star" Dodge dealership here locally that SHOULD be shut down. There the absolute WORST dealership I've EVER been to in my entire life. Myself and others I know have taken vehicles to them numerous times and they ALWAYS have trouble fixing any of the problems. There a total joke.
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Old 05-29-2008, 10:02 PM   #6
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A little more back ground:

Chuck Tator Featured in Wards Dealer Business Magazine



Some history here:

Enjoy My Shared Picture & Video Files
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Old 05-30-2008, 05:43 AM   #7
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Thanks for the history lesson guys! I feel so smart now.

Chuck, glad to hear all has worked out well!

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Wow! As a former Chrysler stockholder (my family used to build them in Detroit and we were proud stockholders until they went private again - now I'm stuck with DCX) I'm shocked that they would treat someone who is such a major part of their flagship car like this!

Chuck, keep up the good work and I'll call you if I need anything. I'm glad the Viper community can rally around such an important person like this!
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Old 05-30-2008, 04:12 PM   #9
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I've never seen some of those photos Chuck! Very COOL!
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Awesome photos of the good old days Chuck!
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Here's the follow up.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/06/13/MTTF10UUOO.DTL.
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Old 07-27-2008, 06:38 PM   #12
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Tator's Dodge article in NY Times
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I think the NY times article should be made a sticky!!
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Sure wish there were more people like him across the country.
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Congrats Mr. Tater! Still makes me smile everytime I read your story!

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Congrats Mr. Tater! Still makes me smile everytime I read your story!
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Remember, it's Mr. TATOR...lol...Viper Wizard indeed~! ANY questions you have, you just call him up 1-914-763-3136!
AWESOME articles and photos, Chuck! ~juli
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Remember, it's Mr. TATOR...lol...Viper Wizard indeed~! ANY questions you have, you just call him up 1-914-763-3136!
AWESOME articles and photos, Chuck! ~juli
Did I just call the Master Wizzard an ordinary, run of the mill (yet tasty when fried) garden vegetable!!!!

I am most sorry your Wizzardriness! I meant no disrespect! It will not happen again!

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Did I just call the Master Wizzard an ordinary, run of the mill (yet tasty when fried) garden vegetable!!!!
I am most sorry your Wizzardriness! I meant no disrespect! It will not happen again!
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YOU have got an awesome humor--MUCH appreciated here!!! Not to speak for the Wizard-his-self, but he ALSO has quite the humor~! Call him up sometime, you will be AMAZED~! ~juli
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If I may revive an old thread... Hey Chuck - since your Grandfather started the business in 1914 and your father took over in 1953, I have one important question...


...Do you have any children?

And that being asked, what are you plans for Tator Dodge's 100th Anniversary? That might be one to travel North for...

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They call him ..............Tator Salad...................and he took a dressing to Chrysler!!!
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good question Jeff. i also wonder if there are any "Tator Tots"?
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If I may revive an old thread... Hey Chuck - since your Grandfather started the business in 1914 and your father took over in 1953, I have one important question...


...Do you have any children?

And that being asked, what are you plans for Tator Dodge's 100th Anniversary? That might be one to travel North for...

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Just change the direction to West instead of North in my set of circumstances and I have the same set of questions
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If I may revive an old thread... Hey Chuck - since your Grandfather started the business in 1914 and your father took over in 1953, I have one important question...


...Do you have any children?

And that being asked, what are you plans for Tator Dodge's 100th Anniversary? That might be one to travel North for...

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No kids yet and looking for miss right!

100 years will be a BIG party!!

Thank You everyone for all your support!
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100 years will be a BIG party!!
Chuck! Count me in!!!

I'll bet the Viper Wizard could throw a party even Mr. Heffner couldn't top!!



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Reading through this thread again reminds me of how much I have learnt in the last year or so.

Did not even know who Chuck-y was at time of original post!

I do now.

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Chucks The Man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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They call him ..............Tator Salad...................and he took a dressing to Chrysler!!!
THATS freaking funny, i dont care who ya are.....
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