Thirdgen Fest '12 info
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Re: Thirdgen Fest '12 info
Cool guys, im excited to check out some nice cars!
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Re: Thirdgen Fest '12 info
Any chance we can have the next Third Gen gathering in Steamboat Springs, Colorado the same week as the Mustang round up? Be pretty fun to have a ski town of 12,000 packed with 100+ third gens and 100+ mustangs at the same time =]
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Re: Thirdgen Fest '12 info
No actually it wouldn't.... Mustangs and Camaros don't mix, they go together like water and oil.
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Yeah I know that, sarcasm is always difficult when your typing. What I mean is that I think that there are 100+ mustangs that need to be shown they aren't "all that". They usually do an autocross event, and the WS6 suspension could out do any 5.0 on cornering any day. although they tend to bring one or two Ford GT's, so that could be a little stiff competition.
I'm joking more than I am actually serious, it's just fun to entertain the thought.
I'm joking more than I am actually serious, it's just fun to entertain the thought.
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Re: Thirdgen Fest '12 info
This will be my first year going to TGF cant wait to meet and see all the different third gens.
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Re: Thirdgen Fest '12 info
Heres a list of a few hotels around crete
Best Western Monee Inn
5815 West Monee Manhattan Road, Monee, IL
(708) 534-3500 ()
Super 8 Monee Chicago Area
5825 West Monee Manhattan Road, Monee, IL
(708) 534-1900 ()
Country Host Hotel in Monee
25542 E Sunrise Dr, Monee, IL 60449
(708) 534-2150
Best Western Monee Inn
5815 West Monee Manhattan Road, Monee, IL
(708) 534-3500 ()
Super 8 Monee Chicago Area
5825 West Monee Manhattan Road, Monee, IL
(708) 534-1900 ()
Country Host Hotel in Monee
25542 E Sunrise Dr, Monee, IL 60449
(708) 534-2150
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Re: Thirdgen Fest '12 info
As I lay rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my ride. -Amen
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I will be there if i haven't shipped to basic by then. Wouldnt miss it otherwise! Loved it last year even with that huge rain storm...
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Re: Thirdgen Fest '12 info
Going anywhere from tx is a long *** ways.
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Re: Thirdgen Fest '12 info
Yeah have the battle is getting out of Texas. hahaha. Anybody else from Texas thinking about attending? It'd be awesome to vruise out there together
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Re: Thirdgen Fest '12 info
Ohio ppl its a st8 shot here in Michigan would love to meet up its just 94 west from here so we can't get lost bout 4 hours metro Air port area witch is off 94
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We shold PM each other so we can keep contact. My car HSR 305, 113 heads, and the rest to go with it
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Re: Thirdgen Fest '12 info
it's in crete, you get the exact address with your packet
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Re: Thirdgen Fest '12 info
if my wife wasn't giving birth on the 26th (fingers crossed) i'd be coming from san diego california...2000 miles.
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Re: Thirdgen Fest '12 info
Its very easy to get too.
In fact, Google even has a picture of Thirdgenfest with a satellite.

http://g.co/maps/d4kmd
In fact, Google even has a picture of Thirdgenfest with a satellite.

http://g.co/maps/d4kmd
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Wish it wasn't so far!!
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Re: Thirdgen Fest '12 info
Hey every one I registered for thirdgen but can anyone give me the address for where it will be held so me and greggie can set out our route to get there.. this is my first trip there and not sure if we will be getting anything in the mail or not thanks
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Re: Thirdgen Fest '12 info
Use the Googlemaps link in my last post. That will get you there.
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I'm registered..... And know one other that is
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Re: Thirdgen Fest '12 info
This sounds like a good event. Three and 1/2 hours from GB is a nice summer drive.
I'll have to check my calendar for Memorial Day weekend.
I'll have to check my calendar for Memorial Day weekend.
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Re: Thirdgen Fest '12 info
i had to miss last years (gf graduation party), but i am most deffinatly making this one. i just dont know which car i should bring. if i work out a few bugs, i may make my gf drive the berlinetta, and ill bring one of the irocs. only this year the only differance in my car is more rust
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Oh God id love to win an award! itd make the past years of hard work day in and day out to my car worth it. Hopefully best restoration? (: If there was a Father son trophy id hope to get it! haha
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...s-am-body.html
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...s-am-body.html
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Maybe if I trailer my fireturd down there I can win best project!
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trailered cars get extra bonus points i swear!
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Re: Thirdgen Fest '12 info
ok, the wife had the baby, i get back from afghanistan on the 23rd...i could have my car on a trailer and loaded up on the road by 24th...i'd be pulling in the evening of the 25th...to stay for the 25-26th....then drive back to cali????? SOUNDS CRAZY....but i'm debating. anybody else fro California Debating?? it's an awesome awesome time..
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Re: Thirdgen Fest '12 info
What's crazy about that? There seems to be a perfect window open. You'll have 18+ years with your new baby (congrats by the way). One weekend out of that to meet up with fellow third gen die hards.. it's a nobrainer.
I'll be noobe this year. Received the packet today. See y'all there.
I'll be noobe this year. Received the packet today. See y'all there.
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ok, the wife had the baby, i get back from afghanistan on the 23rd...i could have my car on a trailer and loaded up on the road by 24th...i'd be pulling in the evening of the 25th...to stay for the 25-26th....then drive back to cali????? SOUNDS CRAZY....but i'm debating. anybody else fro California Debating?? it's an awesome awesome time..
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well the baby....it's not even mine...or my wife's....she did a surogacy...so....she said no...too soon....to ride in a car, even a suburban cross country...here's to next year...i'll be coming from Michigan next year so i am definitely there...no trailer needed next year.
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Hey xpndbl3!! Looks like I "might" be there....hopefully with the Camaro. I doubt I'll have my new exhaust on, I'll be sportin the old TES headers grrrr....but I'll Hopefully have it together and running so I can get my front end aligned this Tuesday.
So I can help out with all that extra beer....
Just kiddin, I don't drink....beer.
So I can help out with all that extra beer....
Just kiddin, I don't drink....beer. Supreme Member
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don't drink beer! what! that's unamerican....!!!
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they can't get tomorrow right, let alone 5 days from now for a forecast
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Re: Thirdgen Fest '12 info
Me and a buddy will be heading up from SW Ohio heading to the Indy Loop and up 65 if anyone along the way would like to join in and follow us up let me know.
Would love to get several cars in line running together.
Would love to get several cars in line running together.






