For those who don't know this is a F-Body Gathering that takes place in Marietta, GA, this year it is May 28-30 for more info check out www.fbodygathering.com I will also try to post updates on this thread feel free to do so yourself if you beat me to it.

Who's in?
I've been frequenting the event for several years and am hopefully finally gonna have my ride there! I've seen a few members rides there before as well as the thirdgen resource vert, and a bunch of Hawks f-bodies. Hope to have a good thirdgen crew this year.

 

I want to go again this year. I went in 99 I think? (it was @ Andretti Speed Lab) and this past year. I was on the way with my car last year till a clutch line decided to bust and left me to drive to a gas station (blew a stop sign.. had to.. couldnt stop) and leave it there for the duration of the weekend.

Last year was fun other than the wreck. More third gens would be a nice thing though. Was concerning seeing some of them last year. Not really much of a showing till later on.

But yea... plan on going. Things seem to be leaning towards me going again, but not 100% yet. Lots of stuff happening this summer, esp w/ the car.


-Bud

 

planning to be there, car is going under the knife this friday for the new motor. i just have to see what else is on my plate in may.

 

I plan on going too.

 

I'll probably be there!

 

I'll probably come!

 

Hey Green grey,

Looks like you're now the appointed G8 liason to TGO. Weather you wanted to be or not!

...I mentioned it to my guys at GM Muscle, and some of my peeps are interested. The website isn't very helpful though. There's no schedule of events...times....specific locations...etc.

Some of us need to make arangements. Hotels and stuff like that. I know Charlotte Autofair makes getting a hotel REAL tricky. We need to move on this stuff ASAP. Do you know anymore details?

 

I plan on going again, but with the car this time.

 

Oh my G8 liason... well if you really want me to... you asked for it
I assume it will be at the Marriot in Marietta, Ga as it has been for the past few years, I'll snoop around and see if I can't find some more info.. things still seem to be up in the air a little... the hotel is Huge tho so I wouldn't worry about getting a room

edit, I sent the event cord an email so I should hear back soon...

 

I got an email from the event coordinator today, here is the info he sent me.

Jordan,
I hope to have the site online shortly.
Here is what can tell you right now.

Yes the event will be at the same location. (Marriott in Marietta, GA)

Rooms are $65.00 a night
Awards Dinner (sunday night): Guest, Scott Settlemire. Exclusive giveaways
and Q/A session with scott for dinner participants only.
$27.00 inclusive per person. Same or similar menu to 2003 may be used.
Children 4-12 years of age will be offered at $13.50

Vehicle Registration is: $40.00 per car.
Tshirts: $15.00

We've added a couple new things this year everyone will be able to read
about online in a few more days.

Hope this helps.
Andy

:edit: here is a link to the hotel website http://marriott.com/property/propert...rshaCode=ATLNO

 

For those still interested the web site is completely up and running with all the details you will need. There seems to be alot of caravans forming in the meet and greet section of the boards on the site, so if you dont wanna travel alone hop on! Lots of fla and carolina people coming as well as bama and tenn! Sounds like its gonna be a real big turn out this year I'm excited!

www.fbodygathering.com

 

Plan on being there w/ my car, along w/ more MTFBA guys.

 

I'll be there. I have already registered.

If anyone is leaving from or traveling thru Birmingham going to G8, there will be a caravan leaving sometime Friday. Details are still TBA. If anyone is interested, I will check this post later and post the details. I will also be posting the details on the Birmingham F-Body Association website (link in sig).

 

Sweet, I remember seeing your car there a couple years ago 9T1, look forward to seeing it again.. you might want to post your caravan on the show site as well, they seem to have a huge one coming up from fla and one from NC on there as well.

 

BlackWidow,

I'm going to try to go. When are you leaving. Perhaps we can ride up together...

Speedy

 

Getting closer guys, only about a month left!!! :lala:

 

Redraif and I will be there, over with ACFA.

 

Count me in.

 

I'm in as well. My 350 TBI should be in, and MAYBE I'll have the car painted as well. That depends if I can find a Z-28 hood or not.

 

i was there last year and was really disappointed at the third gen turnout. i'll definitely be there this year ... hope to see more third gens.

 

Yeah, I know what you mean. It's like either a 1st or 4th gen is the only thing anybody ever brings out.

 

Why do ya think I made this post I've harrased a few people from the boards into going as well... feel free to try and invite people in the area that you know of.. maybee we can start a thirdgen takeover

 

Okay, if anyone is going to be going through Birmingham on their way to G8, there will be a caravan leaving Birmingham around noon on Friday.

We will meet at the Cracker Barrel off 1-20 at exit 144 in Leeds (just east of Birmingham). We will meet at 11:30 and will leave at noon.

Everyone is welcome to come along!

There are several pics from last years Gathering on the BFBA website at http://BhamFbody.com under the "Club Photos" section.

 

I will be there along with several cars from HPT and some from the MTFBA.

 

Forgive my ignorance, but what is HPT?

 

Somewhere in Tenn I assume, hes with the mid tenn FBA

 

i think ill be that guy who shows up with the beat up unmodded car.. hopefully to gain a bit of guidance in what i should do to my 89 camaro.

 

You wont be alone, theres usually quite a few in progress cars its all in good fun anyways

 

Our site, HighPerformanceToys.com. i notice you are from Bama, you a member og BFBA?

 

Yes sir, I am. Actually I am one of the officers for the club as well as the webmaster for the website.

BTW, nice website (HPT.com)....especially the "Babesw Ahoy!" section!

 

I'll be there tomorrow or Saturday, but I won't have my Camaro since the swap is taking longer than anticipated.

P.S. - I HATE TORX BOLTS!!!!!!!!!!

 

Heading out with my gang @ 7 in teh morning staying till sunday . We got teh same parking we did last year right beside hawks third gen. Looking forward to seeing Bruce's car again this year

 

I'll be stopping by Hawk's area to pick up some parts he's bringing in for me. I'll be the guy in a white, 4 door 95 Grand Prix w/ a high and tight haircut.

 

i went to the G-5 event and had a blast. iv been wanting to go back but i'b had setbacks that allowed me to only attend the bowling green event.
i WILL be there next year for G-9. if i can pull it off i'll have the Ms clutch trained and she will bring my 89 while i run the 83 down. but thats just a plan.
give a event report when ya fellas get back. have fun.

 

1st day review:

Not a lot of people there just yet. I imagine tomorrow it will be fully unveiled. There was a decent amount of 3rd gens there. I'ld say about 13 or 14. It was a 50/50 split on Firebirds and Camaros. As always, almost all of the cars there were 4th gens. I saw ONE 1st gen, and ONE 2nd gen.

I did get a chance to meet Bruce from Hawk's. He's a really nice guy. He had his teal Bird there. It's the one w/ a blown LS1 in it. Very neat. I also ran into the Alabama guys and Mr. Cracklehead as well.

I'll be back tomorrow to pick up some parts that Bruce brought me, as well as I'll be talking to Lon from Top Down Solutions.

WHERE ARE MY ATLANTA GUYS AT???

 

I went and registered earlier.. i didnt stick around cause I still had alot of cleaning to do. I dropped the car off tonight, im parked on the lower lever right smack in the middle... I'll be the blonde guy with big earrings I'm easy to find I'll be there early in the mornin to clean a little more and probably most of the day

 

did Bruce bring the firehawk or did they sell it ?
as im writing this its early sat and im sure the first and second have started pulling in by now and i'll be willin to bet it looks like 4th gen fest by now.

 

He brought 4 cars I believe. Off the top of my head, a teal Bird w/ a blown LS1, a red covert. Bird, and white covert Camaro and something else. . . .

 

There was a real nice burnt orange 4th gen that was his up in the top corner. Roll bar, and some black tribal flames nice ride. I'll try to get a webpage together with the pics I took sometime during the week for those that missed out

 

I had a great time, the tribal flamed burnt orange car is DJ's Bruce's wife's car. I rode in the Formula and man does that car just pull awesome!!!!!!!!!!

Thank Gunny for your help, I really appreciate it.

 

Anytime man. So how did the car drive on the way back?

 

It did great, th egood ol Mopar performance people people fixed me right up.

 

Does anyone know what thirdgens won? How do we find out? im curious to see who took what.

 

I won Modified Firebird with my Formula and Bruce Hawkins won Super Modified with his AWESOME 92 Formula.

 

You should have stuck around, Jordan...you got runnerup in your class! They'll send you the plaque.
I don't know who won every thirdgen class, but here are a few from memory:
Redraif- (red/black 87 Firebird)
Kari Hunt- the purple 88 Camaro
Bob Rahl-red 84 Firebird vert
Chris Rahl-black 92 TA vert
The 82 white MSE TA won also, but I don't know the owners name

 

No sh*t?? No wonder you were in such a good mood Sunday.

:hail:

Wait till next year boys.


Good Lord I sound like a Cubs fan now.

 

Hopefully I'll have a third gen there next year!

 

so how was the general turnout of third gens this year? if all goes well count in one red formula!

 

I won two awards. The first being runner up in my class (88-92 Super Modified Camaro) and I also won award from Hawk's Third Gen for "Best Third Gen Camaro."

 

Did you get a trophy?