Amigos... I am up for either show...

I think there are 4 coming in from DFW... Me, Poe, Tom, and Mark.

quote Originally posted by blakeinspace: Amigos... I am up for either show... I think there are 4 coming in from DFW... Me, Poe, Tom, and Mark.

My wife and I will be coming down after work tomorrow. Anyone going to be in the Austin are around 5:30 6ish? We can cruise down together. Not sure what time we will make it down but would be up for seeing FF5.

howd i know that was coming...

Change in plans for us, we will be making the trip down there Saturday morning not tomorrow night. Save money on the hotel this way.

We, my grandson and I will be there at either time, we will buy tickets at the counter. My question is what showing are we shooting for, either is fine with me.
Mike Parker

I will be there for the 7pm showing.

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Rob White, Atascosa Texas

The Pontiac Fiero, Americas Go-Cart for Grownups....

NTFC is in the house, what are the plans Blake wants to know.

quote Originally posted by Tom Slick: ... what are the plans Blake wants to know.

As do I.
Myself, I would like to drop by and visit. Hard to do in a movie theater.
Tomorrow is the wife's birthday, and I also have many things that I need to do. I won't be able to participate throughout the Round Up. Fact is, my Fiero is not legal. The wife wanted to know why I wasn't gonna go on the cruise and I told her it was not legal. She informed me that it is insured, . Had I known ... heh.

What no pictures yet… y’all are slipping or was there to many margaritas last night

Movie ended 9:20 PM. Most got to Taco Cabana near ten. Long Friday, early Saturday show and shine. I imagine they are just getting back from the cruise or are already at Canyon Lake having BBQ. Internet access might not be available.
Heh, I was checking too.

Food is ready, let's eat.

I was hoping to see some pics by now. I regret that I was not able to make it this year, but I did have Proud-2 make a cameo appearance at the Bud Classic in Houston. My show car is still in hibernation and not street legal, so there is no point in bringing it.

Hope to see you all soon.

- Jonathan

My pics are on my phone and will have to wait until I get home.

Had a great time, Rides & Coffee was good, the cruise was freaking AWESOME, and dinner was very tasty. Big thanks goes out SATX peeps for making this Round-Up a fantastic event. Can't wait until next year.

OK!!! I know someone took pictures... J/K

Will try some IPhone shots of cruise,











Thanks to everyone who came, what a hoot!!!! The cruise was awesome, very exciting and fun.

DARKWING
aka, Mike Parker

Ok, I took some pics but my phone does not take the best pictures in bright day light.

First lineup


First stop in Wimberly


Parked at the distillery


Copper tanks from the tour of the distillery




Barrels stored in the barn



Of course my car had to be the one that broke down. This was the longest amount of time I have had it on the road and all in all she did pretty well. I am new to working on Fiero's so I let the experts take control of the situation. Thank you guys for all of your help and ideas on what the possible problem is



This weekend was one of the most fun times I have ever had behind the wheel of a car. Can't wait for the next get together wherever it is.

Ben and Becca
Edit to fix picture links

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Now I am happy Keep them coming

I concur with my hubby. I'm just glad I wasn't driving when she started acting up. Thank you everyone for your help and for an awesome Round-Up!

NTFC trip to SATX for AAFO-14
started out in the morning, only 3 cars made this leg of the trip (2 others got to SATX in the evening).

taking the back roads...



our first stop at the Billy the Kid museum in Hico. Was told to us that
he did not get killed by Pat Garrett but lived his life out til a very old age as Brushy Bill Roberts.



a new outlaw in town best known in these parts at Blakey Weird Beard.

thanks Blake for taking us on these side trips it makes traveling so much
better and i get to learn a lot of new things about Texas.

Started out Saturday at Rides and Coffee, lots and lots of cool cars.
Of course i took pics of the best cars there.





still one of my favorite Fieros i like to see, might have to make a NTFC version.


Onto the cruise (sorry for the inside the car shots) it was just me doing the driving and taking pictures.










After the customary sunday breakfast at Taco Cabana the NTFC folks headed home.
when come down we usually take a westerly route (west of I-35W), this time we wanted
to taste the world famous BBQ joints in Lockhart, so we took an easterly route.

Warning: FM 20 is under construction and became dirt road

then a deep dirt road, who says Fieros can't road rally.

a casualty of the dirt road, a flat tire south of Lockhart.

Bellies full of BBQ and a new tire

Heading back to NTFC land...


Until next year...

edit: this pic is for Stephen, enjoy...

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Thanks for sharing Tom

I had the GoPro angled too far down for any real usable video. I got a little bit of when I was following Mark, but I will have to edit it and see how much footage I actually got...

quote Originally posted by Marine1981: Parked at the distillery Ben and Becca

What was the final count? 10 Fieros? The economy is really taking it's toll on car shows I suppose as the Round-up typically draws 25-30. I'm sorry I couldn't make it, but it was a scheduling conflict for me.

^ Final count? 10 - 11?

I see at least 5 from NTFC.

Wish I could have been there, but I had too many fires to put out to go. (eh, no pun intended)

But next year will be a go!

Thanks for the pics,

See most of ya at AER on Saturday

Jim

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Whose Red Fiero is that with the Corvette engine?

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quote Originally posted by TXGOOD: Whose Red Fiero is that with the Corvette engine?

A SA area guy but not a member of there club......Nice looking car and install was pretty good looking except for being pushed so far to the pass side....Talked to the owner who was a nice guy.....

quote Originally posted by MstangsBware: A SA area guy but not a member of there club......Nice looking car and install was pretty good looking except for being pushed so far to the pass side....Talked to the owner who was a nice guy.....

I talked to the owner and found out it was a V8 Archie install.

quote Originally posted by MstangsBware: A SA area guy but not a member of there club......Nice looking car and install was pretty good looking except for being pushed so far to the pass side....Talked to the owner who was a nice guy.....

Unfortunately, any time you use an adapter plate the engine is going to be pushed to the right. How is your LS4 swap coming along?

quote Originally posted by jscott1: What was the final count? 10 Fieros? The economy is really taking it's toll on car shows I suppose as the Round-up typically draws 25-30. I'm sorry I couldn't make it, but it was a scheduling conflict for me.

Not sure it is the economy. There were a number of cars missing as they were down for repairs/upgrades and a number of people with work/family conflicts. I expect attendence will rebound next year.

For us it was two things that stopped us from making it...
1.We are stationed in Florida – it’s a long drive home
2.My car is at Whodeanie’s – yee haw

The good news we will be stationed closer next year and my car might be done in time for the Round Up. If it’s not ready I am still coming to the round up in the Solstice Coupe

quote Originally posted by jscott1: What was the final count? 10 Fieros? The economy is really taking it's toll on car shows I suppose as the Round-up typically draws 25-30. I'm sorry I couldn't make it, but it was a scheduling conflict for me.

There were a few more earlier on in the route. A few dropped off and met up with us later for dinner. I Think we had 15 total but not positive.

quote Originally posted by jscott1: Unfortunately, any time you use an adapter plate the engine is going to be pushed to the right. How is your LS4 swap coming along?

Not always.....scrapped the LS4 swap sometime back....

Thanks to everyone who came. I agree with Scott there was a combination of personal and vehicle issues that caused the attendance to be down. I had a double reason for DARKWING not being there. 1. I am doing some interior upgrades with seats, dash, headlinner, carpet and on and on. 2. I wanted my Grandson, John Michael, who just turned 17, to get to cruise with his 87 GT. I got to navigate and had a blast. He realy enjoyed the whole weekend and a special thanks to all you guys and your gals who treated him so nice. It is the people within this Fiero thing that realy sets in a part from other groups. Thanks again.

Mike Parker

quote Originally posted by fieroseblack: Thanks to everyone who came. I agree with Scott there was a combination of personal and vehicle issues that caused the attendance to be down. I had a double reason for DARKWING not being there. 1. I am doing some interior upgrades with seats, dash, headlinner, carpet and on and on. 2. I wanted my Grandson, John Michael, who just turned 17, to get to cruise with his 87 GT. I got to navigate and had a blast. He realy enjoyed the whole weekend and a special thanks to all you guys and your gals who treated him so nice. It is the people within this Fiero thing that realy sets in a part from other groups. Thanks again. Mike Parker

I had noticed that your DARKWING was not in the pictures… now I no longer have to wonder why

quote Originally posted by MstangsBware: Not always.....scrapped the LS4 swap sometime back....

I like the idea of the LS4 because of the no adapter plate needed, but the lack of a manual solution, and the lack of many people completing the auto makes it less attractive to me.

Looks like a good time, as always. Miss it all actually. Thanks for posting pics.

Thanks go out to all whom attended and helped with this years event. Although the numbers were small, the fun factor was as high as ever! We sure did miss some of our long time friends that normally make this event, but had the chance to make new friends with a couple of first time attendees. Perhaps next years event will be able to bring us ALL together once again!

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Alamo Area Fiero Owners
San Antonio, Texas
aafosatx@sbcglobal.net
All Fieros, All the Time

Count us in for next year, If I find one for myself we might have two there next year.

I have some pics to post... but it may be next week before I can get around to sizing them.

Many thanks to AAFO for another great edition of the Round-Up. I hope you don't get discouraged with the lower turn out or blame the changes in format for that. NTFC had several more that wanted to come... we have some members out of work right now, recent surgery, and a few that have cars in various stages of restoration. I know they will look forward to next year.

Whoever picked the hotel hit a home run. It was nicer, cheaper, and very convenient.

I liked the Friday show and Cabana thing. I was really pumped that Cliff made an appearance.

The Cars and Coffee was GREAT!... though I got nervous backing in between two vipers with a very tricky clutch. Walking through the show gave a lot of variety... and I thought was good exposure for AAFO. I'd like to have talked more to the guy with the LS3 Fiero. That was a very nice car.

Lunch stop went pretty well. I think I am going to buy Jennifer some earings I spotted in one of the booths.
Cruise was awesome. I enjoyed the time with my new friend and co-pilot, Glenn.

My favorite part? the distillery
My favorite scenery?... the saleslady at the distillery

Great food and hospitality that evening at the Andersons. Thank you to Scott and Ellen for doing that.
It wears you out to prep, feed, and clean up after an army of people. Y'all did real good.

My number count was as follows:

14 Fiero's at the show. 8 from AAFO, 5 NTFC, 1 from Austin area.
12 Fiero's on the cruise. Scotty's Fiero being my favorite.
We had Bryan and Tim Hodges on a truck/sportbike
We got to see Ken & Heidi for supper, them bringing out my first viewing of a Volt. Congrats on your car guys.
1 break down... well how about a temporary rolling stop delay and 1 flat tire the next day
2 clutch stalls by yours truly
0 accidents
2 of 4 BBQ joints hit in Lockhart

Great shirts Rob!... thanks AAFO for all who put forth the effort to make the show a success!

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<---- did you buy Cliff a beer?