FABO Meet-N-Greet 2024 MoPars in the Park Stillwater MN
It was a great weekend. I had too many irons in the fire at once to be able to really sit down and relax with everyone though. I was there Thursday through Saturday and only sat in a chair one time for about 5 minutes. My knees are still a little soar from all the walking and standing. But I had tons of fun! I ended up trading my 440 van for a sweet '87 Dodge pickup with an old coworker that I hadn't seen since 1991. Then he turned around and gave the van to another old coworker who's been battling cancer. Actually, they both are fighting cancer right now. I know it went to a good home so there's some feel-good stuff there for sure. I drove the Barracuda there on Saturday and was so happy with how well it ran. I checked fuel mileage when I got back home and looks like I averaged just a tic over 16mpg. Not bad for a 520 horse small block. Probably double from what it was getting before I did all the maintenance and fine tuning over the past few weeks. Bonus! I was really happy with that and look forward to seeing what it gets once the overdrive unit is installed.
What a huge a-body turnout, it sure was great to see you all. I swear, next year will be less-chaotic and can't wait to see you all again. I love the group of friends we have made! I drove the Hemi Jeep on Thursday, the 440 Van on Friday and the Barracuda on Saturday, each a 120 mile round trip.
I didn't get very many photos but if I know Keith at all, I'm sure he'll be posting a ton of great pics, as always!
PS, thank you Fred, for the great hot dogs as well as the ride in your car so I could check out your Gear vendor overdrive!
Cheers,
Doug
It was a great weekend. I had too many irons in the fire at once to be able to really sit down and relax with everyone though. I was there Thursday through Saturday and only sat in a chair one time for about 5 minutes. My knees are still a little soar from all the walking and standing. But I had tons of fun! I ended up trading my 440 van for a sweet '87 Dodge pickup with an old coworker that I hadn't seen since 1991. Then he turned around and gave the van to another old coworker who's been battling cancer. Actually, they both are fighting cancer right now. I know it went to a good home so there's some feel-good stuff there for sure. I drove the Barracuda there on Saturday and was so happy with how well it ran. I checked fuel mileage when I got back home and looks like I averaged just a tic over 16mpg. Not bad for a 520 horse small block. Probably double from what it was getting before I did all the maintenance and fine tuning over the past few weeks. Bonus! I was really happy with that and look forward to seeing what it gets once the overdrive unit is installed.
What a huge a-body turnout, it sure was great to see you all. I swear, next year will be less-chaotic and can't wait to see you all again. I love the group of friends we have made! I drove the Hemi Jeep on Thursday, the 440 Van on Friday and the Barracuda on Saturday, each a 120 mile round trip.
I didn't get very many photos but if I know Keith at all, I'm sure he'll be posting a ton of great pics, as always!
PS, thank you Fred, for the great hot dogs as well as the ride in your car so I could check out your Gear vendor overdrive!
Cheers,
Doug