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I'd like to got but I'll be starting my masters program in January so I'm not going to be able to make any long trips for about a year and a half:hick:

Fix the T-bird and take it:D

I doubt I will be doing any of the tour, gotta save the vacation time for family stuff, BUT I could probly make it out to the Indy stop 

I'm trying to have my 67 Mustang ready for it.

Just checked out your cardomain...that will be a sweet ride once finished!

I'm all about the Nashville to Indy trek :headbang:

If you want to run with me, let me know!

Thanks for the heads up on the Tour stops!

I will be hitting at least the last two stops (I grew up in Muskegon), but may be available to do a couple of the earlier stops too.  Just have to get the dates worked into my calendar.

I planned to do some pretty extensive upgrades on the car this winter, but for the first time in more years than I care to admit, I won't have a space to work on it.  The good news is: the long awaited garage addition is finally under way!  My decades of suffering a pre-1925 garage should be over in a few months.  It won't be the garagemahal, but it will be a great improvement. 

Anyway, something dramatic would have to happen not to see me on the Tour!

I'd love to check your car out.  We will have to meet up in Muskegon.  I'm getting ready to book rooms...you know of any good hotels?

I'm going to drive down to N-ville and start there.  The route may very well go very close to my hometown though.

Unfortunately I don't have a specific recommendation, I typically stay with family on my vists there.

If you would like to be very close to the downtown venue, there are only a few choices and they are probably a little more expensive. The good news is: Muskegon is not very big. As a general rule of thumb it takes 15 minutes to get anywhere. The greatest number of accomodations will probably be that far away.

That area is HUGE gear head territory, expect people to be coming from all over the west side and northern part of the state to involved in the event!

Something not to be missed for those of you going there is Pere Marquett Park. It is one of the top 10 inland lake beaches. It's a nice cruise from Down Town and there is lot going on down there in the summer.

Yeah, I've been to Bloomfield, before.

Anyway, that'd be awesome to run together.

We will definitely make the run from Nashville to Indy then.  So what brought you to Bloomfield?

I'm all about the Nashville to Indy trek :headbang:

Same here, maybe all 3 of us could meet up?

I've reserved a room in Indy. It's an easy day drive for me and it may give an opportunity for a few of to get together. Maybe Gumby will be there for the day too.

The good news is: the long awaited garage addition is finally under way!  My decades of suffering a pre-1925 garage should be over in a few months.  It won't be the garagemahal, but it will be a great improvement. 

I've reserved a room in Indy.  It's an easy day drive for me and it may give an opportunity for a few of to get together.  Maybe Gumby will be there for the day too.

I'm at a hotel on Rockville Road (I think a comfort Inn).

Come on Gumby!  Resistance is futile.  Detroit or bust!

Same here, maybe all 3 of us could meet up?

That would be great.  I have gone the last 3 years but always alone (just me and a passenger).  It would be cool to have a fox body caravan.

w3rd :headbang:


Too bad I'd be in an MN-12 :D

Thats OK, but you have to stay in the back of the pack.  :beatyoass: j/k, lol.

.....or would it be 'cause of that massive 3.8 you'll be packin.... :shakeass:

I am not much on stickers on my car, but I have been saving a corner of my passenger quarter glass for a FTBCF decal.

Greg,

If only I had the kind of room you do!  It sure would simplify the process and I'd end up with a real building too!

I live in a historic district and I'm starting with an OLD 18X20 garage with a dual set of carriage doors.  It's considered a "contributing structure" so the exterior (including the doors and the windows) must remain intact.  I had to get creative to get the most out of a 12X20 addition (for an overall 20X30).

12X20 doesn't sound like much, but it's a complex project.  The nasty cracked old floor has to be removed and a new one poored w/a 3" recess for the low rise hoist in the right bay, underpinnings added to the foundation to support the steel to reinforce the loft, to gain head room in the loft, the ceiling will be dropped a foot in the old part, a pull down stairway (not a ladder) for access and an electric hoist to get big things up there, a 100 amp electircal box, closed cell spray foam insulation and plywood on the walls.  To make sure I can see, the walls will be white and floor grey epoxy.

It'll be as sturdy as the proverbial brick shiznit house! 

The thought of having a clean floor to work off, the ability maintain a comfortable temperature, adequate light and electric, seems like paradise to me!  It's a dream I have formulated for decades and saved to make happen.  Kind of hard to believe its started... 

As it progresses, I'll start a thread w/pics and narative on the trials and tribulations.  Its already two weeks behind due to a delay in the inspection on the depth of the foundation trench (yes, in my town there is a two week back log on construction inspections!).

Man that sounds awesome!  Make sure to post plenty of pics of the buildup when you start your thread...give the rest of us something to dream about.

The stars seem to be aligning properly, and I should have time available to take off for this. I am looking at doing Indy, Muskegon, and Detroit.

Who has rooms already, and what hotels are you in?
How do the stops work schedule-wise?

The stars seem to be aligning properly, and I should have time available to take off for this. I am looking at doing Indy, Muskegon, and Detroit.

Who has rooms already, and what hotels are you in?
How do the stops work schedule-wise?

This yr aint looking so good don't think im gonna have the money for this one

I am not much on stickers on my car, but I have been saving a corner of my passenger quarter glass for a FTBCF decal.

This yr aint looking so good don't think im gonna have the money for this one

are you trying to say that I need to get my butt in gear and have more made?

actually, I'd like to see a slightly consolidated version of your decal available to forum members. I think a small decal with the cat head in the center of tbird wings, and a simple "foxtbirdcougarforums.com" underneath would be perfect.

I was just thinkin about this today.....need to get my rooms booked.

I was just thinkin about this today.....need to get my rooms booked.

Registered, and hotel booked!

So, who's ready?

Hopefully we will get to meet up in Indy, I'd love to check out your car.  What all stops are you doing?

Power Tour is getting closer guys!  Last night I loaded up a small toolbox with anything I could think of that might come in handy in the event of a breakdown (god forbid).

This weekend I plan to wash and wax the bird and give it a good detail job before leaving on Tuesday AM for Nashville. 

Look forward to seeing some of you in Indy!

We are leaving about 8:00.  Car is sitting in the driveway and ready to roll!

Here's what I found so far Shredder...

http://www.hotrod.com/eventcoverage/hrdp_1106_2011_hot_rod_power_tour_day5_indianapolis_photo_gallery/index.html

Gumby's ride
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu309/Mercury-man/misc%20pics/Gumbysride.jpg


Dan & Paula ;)

Wow, gumby's TC is the only 'bird in any of the photos on that page. Congrats, gumby!

Considering there were only three fox tbirds in the whole event, I dunno if it's that great of a feat, but thanks!

You guys aren't gonna like it, but I didn't get my camera out at all the entire trip. I had a blast, however, and hope that I will be able to do it again sometime! Great to meet ya Chris, and good to see Mark again.