Florida Gathering!!
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
I edited the first post and included all the event info.
I haven't been posting this up on the other boards like I initially wanted. I am still debating whether to do that or not. One thing to consider is if we did have a huge turnout with all gens...how would food/drinks and such be handled. I certainly don't have the $$ to provide for a large number of people. I'm thinking just this first time keeping it on a smaller scale. Everyone is still welcome to come out though so invite all your friends and family. I just don't want to get slammed and be short with supplies.
On the other hand I could just start a thread on other boards and communicate with a representative of their boards. That would make it easier for me too.
Thoughts anyone??
I haven't been posting this up on the other boards like I initially wanted. I am still debating whether to do that or not. One thing to consider is if we did have a huge turnout with all gens...how would food/drinks and such be handled. I certainly don't have the $$ to provide for a large number of people. I'm thinking just this first time keeping it on a smaller scale. Everyone is still welcome to come out though so invite all your friends and family. I just don't want to get slammed and be short with supplies.
On the other hand I could just start a thread on other boards and communicate with a representative of their boards. That would make it easier for me too.
Thoughts anyone??
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
I'm in! Glad I checked back after a while of being gone. Did my first long beach drive in the car yesterday and it performed flawlessly.
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
Nah, camping isn't my thing.
Awesome!
Camaro might be boosted as well by then. We'll see how the 5.3/T-56 swap goes in the Mercedes.
Camaro might be boosted as well by then. We'll see how the 5.3/T-56 swap goes in the Mercedes.
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
i posted in all the subscriptions i had saved. Might draw a few more people
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
Me three! 
I have a lot of work left to do between now and then to get my car back on the road again. It's doable though.
I have a lot of work left to do between now and then to get my car back on the road again. It's doable though. 
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
I purchased a passenger side front fender ground effect today. First time having the car on the road in almost 2 years and a bag of trash explodes on the highway taking out my ground effect. Will have it painted and installed before this event. Will also be ordering the Dr. Colorchip repair for my front end. Other than that, a really thorough detail and that's all I will be doing to it by October. Sounds like you all are doing a lot more work than I will be doing.
I have been picking people out of those threads and sending them all PMs. Seems to be working.
I have been picking people out of those threads and sending them all PMs. Seems to be working.
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Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
Engine: 357, Canfield heads, solid roller,
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
I purchased a passenger side front fender ground effect today. First time having the car on the road in almost 2 years and a bag of trash explodes on the highway taking out my ground effect. Will have it painted and installed before this event. Will also be ordering the Dr. Colorchip repair for my front end. Other than that, a really thorough detail and that's all I will be doing to it by October. Sounds like you all are doing a lot more work than I will be doing.
I have been picking people out of those threads and sending them all PMs. Seems to be working.
I have been picking people out of those threads and sending them all PMs. Seems to be working.
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
Panama city in the house, but that's a haul, and I got no third gens.
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
I'm working on my 88 GTA replacing the motor and doing all sorts of things to it after 3 1/2 years since the 305 seized on me. So Miami should be represented if everything goes as planned.
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From: PNW
Car: 91 Black Formula KR
Engine: 305 TPI R69/G92
Transmission: Astro A5-Pro 5.0-McCleod
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
Hope to get my car painted late summer, so October should be good...
At least the outside will be done
Rafael
At least the outside will be done
Rafael
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From: St Cloud, FL
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
I should be able to make it. Would like to pull my 3" duals and build a 2.5" dual before then, but eaither way.
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
I might even be there - depending on the kid status. And best of all, I shouldn't have a far drive by then!
But the car looks like crap - miami has not been good to it
But the car looks like crap - miami has not been good to it
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From: Plant City, FL
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
Tomorrow or today....I plan on hitting other boards full force, see how many other gens we can pull. I imagine we only get majority 3-5th however if I can, I will make a flyer for the plant city show which has a huge 1st and 2nd gen showing. Unfortunately this rain looks to happen thru my wedding which is when the plant city show is suppose to happen this month so i will hand it out other months as well. If you all have a show near you in the next coming months let Fbody owners know of this event.
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Car: 88 trans am
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
Tomorrow or today....I plan on hitting other boards full force, see how many other gens we can pull. I imagine we only get majority 3-5th however if I can, I will make a flyer for the plant city show which has a huge 1st and 2nd gen showing. Unfortunately this rain looks to happen thru my wedding which is when the plant city show is suppose to happen this month so i will hand it out other months as well. If you all have a show near you in the next coming months let Fbody owners know of this event.
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
anyone that really plans on going to this, please let me know if you have a 3rd gen steering wheel and airbag in good condition, mine is a 92 camaro. so i dont want any of the older style crap. i will have money when i go and will want to buy it. when i got my car it had/has an aftermarket on there and i dont like those. was thinking of trying to put a 4th gen wheel and bag on it but dont know if it will fit on 3rd gen column.
Last edited by camaro211z28; Jun 8, 2012 at 03:11 PM. Reason: add info
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
anyone that really plans on going to this, please let me know if you have a 3rd gen steering wheel and airbag in good condition, mine is a 92 camaro. so i dont want any of the older style crap. i will have money when i go and will want to buy it. when i got my car it had/has an aftermarket on there and i dont like those. was thinking of trying to put a 4th gen wheel and bag on it but dont know if it will fit on 3rd gen column.
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From: St.cloud fl.
Car: 90RS Conv.
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
You'll have better luck getting one from up north. All the ones down here tend to split or peel back from the edges. I looked around before I changed mine. Slim pickings around here
i have the one that came off of mine if you want it. not show quality but it will get you back to stock
i have the one that came off of mine if you want it. not show quality but it will get you back to stock
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
Not to sure about mine, to many things...not enough money.....(as usual)
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Car: 88 V6 'bird/89TBI bird/85 T/A
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
I hope ragged out, "in progress" rides are not frowned upon. That's how I'm rolling now but I'd like to see everyone else's stuff.
I'll try to make it with wife and kids in tow.
I'll try to make it with wife and kids in tow.
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From: St.cloud fl.
Car: 90RS Conv.
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
I don't know about anyone else but that's why go to car shows.I want to se how other people solve similar issues with the same car. Millipn dollat show cars are nice, butThe under construction cars are the ones I like besy
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
We'll only rag on you if after a few meets it looks in worse shape than it did at the first one, LOL.
Both of mine are 'under construction' and nobody has ragged on me yet! My RS I try to have something new done every time I hit a show or meet, and of course the wife's Z28 has a new dent or scrape for each show (I really wish she'd let me fix it faster than she breaks it!!!)
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
What is the date for this how much for sleeping somewhere and who is bringing the beer.
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From: St.cloud fl.
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
I've got 2 cars worth of STOCK suspension parts. I'm moving and I don't wanna take them with me.
Springs, t/a, lca, panhards. If you need something hollar or the trash man gets them.
Ill be cleaning my garage and atticout soon, hopefully i can get a few more of you up and running.
Springs, t/a, lca, panhards. If you need something hollar or the trash man gets them.
Ill be cleaning my garage and atticout soon, hopefully i can get a few more of you up and running.
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
I'm hollering!
PM sent
PM sent
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
My trans am might make this meet, I'm glad its not a far drive from me. All I have to do is put the engine back together piece by piece and drop it back in and hope everything just works.
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From: St.cloud fl.
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
Kris w and hydrolic
Im sending you pm's now. Im good for the weekend. ill let you 2 pm each other and figure out what you need. Hopefully we can get both of you up for the meet.
Motorbooks...... thats damn cool of ya.
Im sending you pm's now. Im good for the weekend. ill let you 2 pm each other and figure out what you need. Hopefully we can get both of you up for the meet.
Motorbooks...... thats damn cool of ya.
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
Thanks for the heads up. I can split whatever with whoever; i'm easy with free stuff.
I'll be calling soon and I'm actually heading past your place tomorrow going home from a family event.
AND the wife gave an approval to run the project Bird to the gathering!
I'll be calling soon and I'm actually heading past your place tomorrow going home from a family event.
AND the wife gave an approval to run the project Bird to the gathering!
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
I took the liberty of letting our Facebook followers know about the event, http://www.facebook.com/TheMotorBookstore. The more the merrier, right? LOL. Will try to repost every month to help get the word out. Also, how about someone coming up with an event flyer? A PDF of the flyer would allow those wanting to help, to print out a few copies to take to local car shows for added exposure. Just an idea.
Could use some more feedback before I get cracking on it ;-)
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
Hey, we are new to South West Florida, haven't found a club yet. Is this a club gathering or is it open to all F-body people?
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
Wonder if anyone is gonna bring something like this https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/sout...ird-wagon.html
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
Sorry everyone, have not been on here much lately or keeping up with the thread. Been very busy. I have exams every other wednesday. Wedding was last weekend which went beautifully. Have also been renovating/cleaning/painting the new house. I still have a lot to do. Purchased a new air injection and water softening system, no more rust/sulfer(rotten egg smell)/or iron...need to build a cover for it. Also, right now the car is in the carport. I have a workshop but it only has a man door. Will be swapping the man door out for a roll up to put the car in.
I wasn't sure how much help I was going to have in setting this up, but I must say, thank you all.
I wasn't sure how much help I was going to have in setting this up, but I must say, thank you all.
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From: Plant City, FL
Car: 1991 Firebird
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
Wonder if anyone is gonna bring something like this https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/sout...ird-wagon.html
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From: Casselberry, FLA
Car: 88 V6 'bird/89TBI bird/85 T/A
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Transmission: V8 T-5/700R4 x2
Axle/Gears: 3.42 open/2.73 open/ 3.27 9 bolt
Re: Florida Gathering!!
My fuel pump just puked; but on the upside the IROC project car for the wife might be running by then so one of them is going to make it.
Whatever I bring will definitely make all of yours look better, hehehehe. Somebody had to be THAT guy, so...
Whatever I bring will definitely make all of yours look better, hehehehe. Somebody had to be THAT guy, so...
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From: Seminole, FL
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Re: Florida Gathering!!
Wonder if anyone is gonna bring something like this https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/sout...ird-wagon.html
Dont be too sure about that lol. Mine is in bad shape, I'm still not sure if it will make the meet. I might be that guy driving the korean car there.