I beleive just over 20 cars for the show. I didnt really count. I was just happy that there was enough for the show.
It looks like a fun time was had by all, even though it was small. I hope the summer CFOGi show doesn't fade away. I wish I could have come but I don't have a show ready car at the moment. Please post more pics, and tell us how the get the German rockers!
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HI-TECH Member
Posts: 1697 From: manteca, california Registered: Jul 2005
It looks like a fun time was had by all, even though it was small. I hope the summer CFOGi show doesn't fade away. I wish I could have come but I don't have a show ready car at the moment. Please post more pics, and tell us how the get the German rockers!
David Hasselhoff was there?!
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fierodustin_86 Member
Posts: 970 From: Joplin, Missouri Registered: Aug 2002
It was a good time all in all. Glad that I was invited to be there to provide background "noise" for the Friday night mixer and the Saturday show. It was good to see Ed and Rosy as well as a few others I had not seen for several years and to meet new friends as well as people I know from Pennocks. As usual, every single Fiero person was enjoyable to meet. My better half, Gabi, who had never been to a car show in her life, had a great time as well and is even a bigger Fiero fan than before. She now knows that not all Fieros are plain jane coupes or projects in waiting. (that by the way is all my fault...)
The weather ended up being perfect although it did warm up on Saturday to three notches above toasty. Fortunately none of the rain that was forcasted or even at one point, in the area showed up for the show. It was very well organized and kudos should be give to all the CFOGi members made the event possible. This is an event in a location with all the bonuses that the Dell's offers, centrally located with plenty of fun to be had in and around the show.
Clearly there are lots of shows to choose from for Fiero fans, hopefully this is one that more should support. As it is one individual drove 2000 miles to attend and by that made the event an international event, true to CFOGi's membership.
Thanks from me to Jennifer, Tanya, Dan, Eric and especially John for making it pretty darn easy to be there.
Hopefully everyone gets home safely whether home is near or far! Once I collect the images from a few folks who are on the road, I will post up a page of the show at the Fiero Photo-Rama!
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fierodustin_86 Member
Posts: 970 From: Joplin, Missouri Registered: Aug 2002
That brake light mod belongs to Dan Bunker . It is a Cadillac STS third brake light. I didn't make it to the show due to lack of vacation time. Would have driven over with Dan Bunker & Jack Cooke if I had been able to attend.
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Rhino88gt Member
Posts: 718 From: Maumelle, AR Registered: Jun 2003
My better half, Gabi, who had never been to a car show in her life, had a great time as well and is even a bigger Fiero fan than before.
I know what you mean, After leaving the show, I found a nice 87gt right outside Ft. Leonard Wood that my girlfriend Megan wants me to buy her. She's hooked now, he he he.
Hope you enjoy...I have posted up my pictures to the page above. I should have some more coming from our other, better camera that took a dump. Hopefully I will have the ones of John Stricker's fine Finale, Harold's 84 coupe and a few of the cars I shot with the newer HP digital that decided to fail. The trusty old 1 meg HP that has taken a header from a tripod worked the whole show though it clearly isn't a very sharp shooter anymore.
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DanFiero Member
Posts: 2815 From: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Registered: Jul 2002
Actually the final count was around 34 I believe. While still down a great time was had by those who did attend and I would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to those who were able to make it and for those who supported us and helped make it happen!!
And if anyone ever needs a DJ, we highly recommend Wudman, he's a top notch act and a great Fiero Guy to boot!!!. Thanks agian John for helping us out!!
A slight correction - there were 34 Fieros that showed, but not all were in the judged classes. This year we opted for a non-judged, "Display Only" class that many took advantage of.
While we always wish for a gazillion Fieros to show up, and one of these days it will happen, we're certainly grateful to the ones that did, and understand the reasons for the ones that didn't. All in all though our attendance, while down, was still respectable as we found out when we spoke with the judges. (The judges travel to many car shows and remarked that attendance was low across the board. We all suspect the rising gas costs as the primary reason.) I hope that everyone was well accomodated by both the hotel and CFOGi, and of course had fun. We'll post the location of the next show as soon as it is finalized, and hope to see you there! Again, my thanks to all that attended and made the show happen.
Eric Schneck, CFOGi President
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blackrams Member
Posts: 32147 From: Covington, TN, USA Registered: Feb 2003
Eric, The B.O.D. Team did a great job, my thanks to those that did the work so tha some of us could enjoy the fun. Though the turn out was less than I'd hoped for, there were some great folks there and I'll be back. Thanks again.
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It's the 3rd brake light from the donor Cadillac. The owner had the body shop graft it in, and it is removeable (like OEM) in case it needs to be replaced. Sweet mod!
Slight correction Boom. That third brakelight came out of a 94-? Seville STS . The 91-93 Cadillac donor cars did not have that type of brakelight mounted in the trunklid. But it does really look cool.
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Aug 8th, 2005
pavo_roddy Member
Posts: 4351 From: State with a city named Gotham Registered: Apr 2004
I just want to give big thanks for everyone that was there, especially Boomtastic/Eric. I showed up at the dinner, the first night at the pool, not knowing anyone, and here comes this guy, in a Hawaiian/Fiero shirt, (and shorts too, by the way!), asking if I was looking for someone. I gave him my story of wanting to meet the Fiero guys. Well, he said come on in. I had a seat, and next thing I know, he comes over and sits down, along with Ms.Beth, and gives me the run down of people. I recognized the names he was telling me, from the forum. Then Rodney Dickman comes over, to chat a while. Wudman let me check out his DJ system (both great guys too). Long story short, I am very glad I went to the show, and have already told the wife, I need to get me a good Fiero to fix up right. As you might guess from my sig, the one I own right now, 84 SE, was purchased as a basket case, to use as a Lambo rebody. Seeing all the nice cars in "person", kind of does something to a guy...hope to make it to another show sometime.
Kevin
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neyven Member
Posts: 805 From: Redcliff, Alberta Registered: Sep 2002
Hey kiddies i finally made it home (not bad almost 2k miles in 25 hrs. woulda been 24 but i kinda opps at the end and missed my turn and didnt realize it till i was 30miles down the road (hey no sleep and all road will do that to ya ) All in all uneventful other than having a couple of harleys try and run me over as i was going thru sturgis. Ill try and get to some of my pics and vids today and add to the collection but no promises. I would like to give a big thanx to everyone envolved in the show. The location was wonderful, the sights were ummm large and plentyful and the people were as usual great. I cant wait till i get a chance to meet you all once again.
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Wudman Member
Posts: 1593 From: Sacramento, CA Registered: Jan 2001
Asleep as you approached home Neyven? Glad you made it safely. Nice to meet you and your sense of humor. Nice car as well. Humble thanks to those at the event and on-line that have expressed appreciation for the musical background.
Boomtastic, was that you that had the list of cruising music, if so, could you send it to me.....
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fierobear Member
Posts: 27083 From: Safe in the Carolinas Registered: Aug 2000
It was nice to see the old friends I already knew, and to meet some new friends. I had a great time. Thanks to all who worked so hard to make the show happen.
I got back home this afternoon. On Sunday, we flew to Dalhart, Texas, to refuel and get lunch. We continued on to Laughlin, Nevada (after dodging thunderstorms over New Mexico and Arizona) and spent last night. Then it was a short flight home. I missed having a Fiero there, but it was fun flying across the country.
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fierodustin_86 Member
Posts: 970 From: Joplin, Missouri Registered: Aug 2002
Hey kiddies i finally made it home (not bad almost 2k miles in 25 hrs. woulda been 24 but i kinda opps at the end and missed my turn and didnt realize it till i was 30miles down the road (hey no sleep and all road will do that to ya ) All in all uneventful other than having a couple of harleys try and run me over as i was going thru sturgis. Ill try and get to some of my pics and vids today and add to the collection but no promises. I would like to give a big thanx to everyone envolved in the show. The location was wonderful, the sights were ummm large and plentyful and the people were as usual great. I cant wait till i get a chance to meet you all once again.
Terry, glad to see you made it home. That is one long drive to do at one time.... dustin
(if you want to) ...your genus desighn got my gears turning in the ye' old noggen
we're certainly grateful to the ones that did, and understand the reasons for the ones that didn't. All in all though our attendance, while down, was still respectable as we found out when we spoke with the judges. (The judges travel to many car shows and remarked that attendance was low across the board. We all suspect the rising gas costs as the primary reason.) I hope that everyone was well accomodated by both the hotel and CFOGi, and of course had fun. We'll post the location of the next show as soon as it is finalized, and hope to see you there! Again, my thanks to all that attended and made the show happen.
) All in all uneventful other than having a couple of harleys try and run me over as i was going thru sturgis. Ill try and get to some of my pics and vids today and add to the collection but no promises. I would like to give a big thanx to everyone envolved in the show. The location was wonderful, the sights were ummm large and plentyful and the people were as usual great. I cant wait till i get a chance to meet you all once again.
