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A pic you probably won't see in other 20th threads.... by 72vinman
Started on | : 07-22-2003 06:06 PM |
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Last post by | : 72vinman on 07-24-2003 08:42 PM |
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Jul 22nd, 2003
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72vinman Member Posts: 1272 From: Brampton, Ont, Canada Registered: Jul 2001
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I happen to meet John Lithgow waiting for the elevator after the banquet. I had a nice chat with him in the lobby and a brief talk about the 20th show as Rob (MinnGreenGT) can attest to in the elevator. I also wanted to mention that I had an outstanding time. It was great to meet everyone I especially had a blast with Mr. Mike and Eric (Boomtastic). I also had fun talking with someone from Colorado but did not get his name. I think he was the guy taking all the official pitures of the show. I just kept calling him Colorado all weekend. I hope to see you all again soon as well as meet a lot more of you. Take care Vince ------------------ CFOGi | GTA Fiero Club
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06:06 PM
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Fiero Outlaw Member Posts: 62 From: Sanford, Michigan 48657 Registered: Jul 2003
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So what did he think of the Fiero, and why was he there? ------------------ Temporary Id for 1985FieroGT 1984 Se, to be powered by a v8 from the GM family line.
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06:10 PM
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avengador1 Member Posts: 35468 From: Orlando, Florida Registered: Oct 2001
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Wow, somebody famous, not Fiero related.
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06:11 PM
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Fiero5 Member Posts: 8882 From: Arecibo, PR Registered: Jun 2000
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Hey, that's pretty cool. Did you get him to autograph your Fiero or something? Steve ------------------ Now over 400 pics of our 18 Fieros: http://www.cardomain.com/id/fiero5
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06:12 PM
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MsBeth Member Posts: 1002 From: Athens, AL USA Registered: Jun 2001
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I was outside by the door when he drove up ...it was kinda funny the driver got the trunk release stuck on the key fob and it kept popping open.
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06:30 PM
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MinnGreenGT Member Posts: 11545 From: Lakeville, MN 55044 Registered: Jul 2001
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Yep... I can attest to the elevator conversation [the following is only an approximation based on what I can remember] As we all packed into the elevator (John was in the middle of everyone - and about a head taller), there was a brief hush and looked [up] at him and questioned "In the middle of quite an odd crowd, aren't you?" - he replied "Oh yes, the Fiero crowd... maybe a little concerned that I'll be going home in the trunk of one". Then someone (I assume it was you Vinman) said "I guess you haven't seen the trunk on one?" and John responded "Oh I have, I walked the lot and looked at the cars while they had the decklid open" ...and about then the door opened and I departed. A Fun encounter although I have no idea why he was there!? ------------------ Looking for Fiero posters?
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06:31 PM
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72vinman Member Posts: 1272 From: Brampton, Ont, Canada Registered: Jul 2001
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Yup, that is pretty much how the elevator conversation went Rob. After you got off the elevator he talking about how he went for a walk to see the cars earlier in the day and was very impressed with the condition of all the cars. I made the crack about the trunk because he was so tall. He said he was there on business and I did not want to seem pushy and keep asking him questions. I was telling him in the lobby that an hour before I drove up on Friday I was watching a re-run of "3rd rock from the sun" and had a great laugh because it was the episode where he was all depressed because he found out he was Canadian. He told me that was one of his favorite episodes because of all the subtle one liners in it. When I told him I was from Toronto he just luaghed and said "you must have got all the punch lines then" All in all it was a great addition to an already awesome weekend.
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06:42 PM
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exoticse Member Posts: 8655 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
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Hey vinman, Love your car, any chance i could see a couple of side shots of your fiero. Thanks Tony
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07:48 PM
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fierce_gt Member Posts: 1517 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Registered: Oct 2002
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i wondered if anyone else noticed him. he was in the elevator with me a few other ppl on the way down. i couldn't remember his name though, i was thinking john lithgrow or something so i didn't say anything. he's a big guy though, gotta be 6'4" at least ------------------ My 85 Fiero GT
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07:50 PM
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2M4 Dale Member Posts: 3461 From: Mansfield,Oh,U.S. Registered: Oct 1999
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Vince, I can not believe I missed meeting you at the show....... I knew you were there because I checked out your car !!! (Very nice) I was really hoping to get ahold of Ya for nominating me for VP of CFOGi .... LMAO Hope Ya had as good of a time as I did. Next show look out !!!! I'm a gonna get Ya ! ------------------ www.cfogi.org
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07:56 PM
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Fierokid87 Member Posts: 4954 From: N. Ridgeville, Ohio, USA Registered: Jan 2001
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You know the strange thing is we all probably saw John and never even realized it. I wonder if he had a favorite from the show. Oh well. Now I can say that our cars were viewed by someone famous. ------------------ Fierokid's baby: R.I.P.V-6 Swap 1987 Blue Fiero sport coupe White 1988 Fiero Formula AIM: Fierokid87 Rate Me Please 2.9L V-6: 2030 Compucam, Darrel Morse Fuel Presure Regulator, 9.5:1 comp, zeroed out ballanced crank, contecting rods matched, MSD 6A ignition box and Blaster GM style coil, Darrel Morse Bored out TB and intake, 19# Mustang Injectors, Removed TB coolant lines, Darrel Morse Dogbone strut, and more to come
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08:28 PM
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Tabs31 Member Posts: 2049 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Nov 2001
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Thats cool vince ------------------
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08:33 PM
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Fiero~Spataro Member Posts: 577 From: Registered: Dec 2002
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Hey vince, that was quite a dance at the GTA show in niagra falls lol "its getting hot in here, so take of all your clothes!" lol ------------------ ~FieroSpataro~ *click to see my Fiero site*
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08:33 PM
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72vinman Member Posts: 1272 From: Brampton, Ont, Canada Registered: Jul 2001
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Thanks for the compliment Exoticse. Here is one side shot I have handy. Dale, I was talking to Chuck and we were trying to figure out where you were. Don't worry at the next show I will be hiding from you... oops I mean I will be looking out for you. Take care Vince
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08:35 PM
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72vinman Member Posts: 1272 From: Brampton, Ont, Canada Registered: Jul 2001
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| quote | Originally posted by Fiero~Spataro: Hey vince, that was quite a dance at the GTA show in niagra falls lol "its getting hot in here, so take of all your clothes!" lol |
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I can't beieve you remember that. If I was you I would try to get that image out of my head. I hope to see you at the GTA show in September.
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08:36 PM
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Fiero~Spataro Member Posts: 577 From: Registered: Dec 2002
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lol ive BEEN trying lol i cant sleep at night thanks i dunno if u remember me but i was the guy with the hat and i was with my girlfriend, i was droolin over your car i was also at the yorkdale meet ill be at the next show for sure! Did u guys hand out my flyer at the 20th? oh ya one more thing, your armrest center console, does the black paint feel sticky? if not, what kinda paint did u use? add me on msn if you have it, dreamgino@hotmail.com i know unz unz gino ------------------ ~FieroSpataro~ *click to see my Fiero site*
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08:47 PM
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Quad GT Member Posts: 1624 From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Registered: Aug 2002
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What rims are those? ......and what size r they
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Jul 23rd, 2003
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Darth Vader Member Posts: 388 From: Sullivan, IL Registered: Oct 2002
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I've always liked those wheels myself, and that was a cool meeting with John Lithgow. ------------------ You Don't Know the Power of the Darkside
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Jul 24th, 2003
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Unltd1 Member Posts: 912 From: Morrison, CO 80465 Registered: Jun 2002
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| quote | Originally posted by 72vinman: ...I also had fun talking with someone from Colorado but did not get his name. I think he was the guy taking all the official pitures of the show. I just kept calling him Colorado all weekend. I hope to see you all again soon as well as meet a lot more of you. Take care Vince |
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CANADA!!!! Hey that "guy from Colorado" also had a good time talking to you. I was not the "official" picture taker, but I did have a good time doing lots of video. Including one from sunday "Take off eh.." (here is a link for you my Canadian friend.. http://www.musicunveiled.com/72vinman/takeoffeh.wmv was great meeting you and hope to see you at a future show. -Darius ------------------ 1987 Fiero GT Project car edit: add link to video [This message has been edited by Unltd1 (edited 07-24-2003).]
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06:41 PM
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72vinman Member Posts: 1272 From: Brampton, Ont, Canada Registered: Jul 2001
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Darius, Thanks for the cool video. I am sure we'll meet up again. I had a real fun time talking to you and the otheres from Mile High Take care buddy, Eh Vince
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08:40 PM
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72vinman Member Posts: 1272 From: Brampton, Ont, Canada Registered: Jul 2001
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| quote | Originally posted by Quad GT: What rims are those? ......and what size r they |
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Thanks for the compliments guys. They are Eagle alloy 144's - 17"
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08:42 PM
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