Gary Moeller

Hey Mike! I, too,have always had a "Need for Speed!" . From my first car (a 62 Valiant) with a built slant six that I called my Mustang Killer (on the street) to my current daily drive, a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. in between I drove a 1970 Torino Cobra 429 4-speed, a 1964 Chrysler 300 with the cross-ram 413 in it, a 1964 Studebaker Avanti R1 4-speed, a 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman S, and my 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 (It got drowned in a hurricane) . I have participated in the Petty Driving Experience and had a blast driving a Cup race car on Richmond International Raceway. I spent 25 years in the Navy and would have chosen being a race car driver as an alternate career. Both of them require you to put your life on the line.
It is good to hear from you. I hope you enjoy your life in the frigid north. I still like the surf and sun, although I gave up surfing a long time ago. I retired in Virginia Beach after the Navy, and stayed. Three wives, four houses and lots of good times!

Hey, kiddo, wanted to wish you a blessed Happy Birthday before I forget. Hope you have a wonderful day.

Gary, just realized I missed your birthday yesterday. Here’s hoping it was great fun. Enjoy your weekend.

Posted on: Jun 18, 2021 at 12:10 PM

Hey Gary - first of all, Happy Birthday...hope it's a good year for you. I noticed you were into muscle cars and speed. Me too. I was a Mopar guy, and owned two 1970 'Cuda's. Both 383 engines-one factory Hurst pistol-grip, 4 speed with a Dana rear and the other 727 Auto. It was fun on Friday nights to take those out on the streets and race. Different friends had Fords and Chevy's. I liked 'em all.

Friends and I used go to the old Meyer Speedway on Friday/Saturday nights, then hit Playland Park after the races. Sundays would find us down at the quarter mile drag strip in Dickinson. Lots of "B gassers" and "Funny cars."

Two of my friends had Pontiac GTO's (389) It was a blast to ride in those.

My parents owned a beach house in Baytown, so my cousin and I would take his '64 Falcon Sprint down and race guys on an old road outside of town at night (Tri City Beach Road.) Man, those were the days. Grab a 6 pack, crank up "Walk, Don't Run" by The Ventures, and hit the streets.

Anyway, "keep the pedal to the metal!"

Steve

Gary, hope you’re gonna have a super awesome Birthday tomorrow. Missing you buddy. Enjoy.

Happy Birthday Mary Ann! I hope it is a great one! I'll be in Houston.toward the end of the month. Maybe we can get together for coffee and a chat!

Hi Mike. Wishing you an early Happy Birthday. Hope it is a good one. Stay safe. Wish you were closer. I still mess with cars now and again. My daily driver is a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. I lost my Chrysler 300 SRT8 in a hurricane a couple of years ago. We just got thru dodging a bullet with Hurricane Florence. It turned at the last minute and spared Virginia Beach.
I am curious - I see your involvement with scouts, honor guards and the proper disposal of flags. What is your background? Did you spend time in the military, or is this just a passion of yours? Regardless, I think your time spent in these endeavours is well spent.
I hope we can keep in touch more often. Hope to hear from you soon! C ya!

Happy Birthday Gary !

Posted on: Feb 28, 2018 at 12:53 AM

Hi Mary Ann! Long time no hear! I hope you and yours are doing well. I was in Houston last year for the reunion but missed seeing you. Now that I see that you are in Spring, maybe we can touch base again after all these years. I make it back to Houston every year or two and usually stay with my brother out in Sealy. I live in Virginia, settling here after a 25 year Navy career. My sister ended up in OK. Maybe we can get together and have a good chat next time I'm out your way! My cell number is 757-373-2148.