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Title: Made it to Austin today
Post by: rficalora on May 24, 2012, 12:02:29 AM
Had to leave early to make it to Austin in time for my boss' staff meeting.  2 1/2 hours to Dallas to get my dad home then 3 1/2 hrs to Austin.  Car ran good.  Work tomorrow & then head home tomorrow night.  Wish I could have stayed for the hot rod shop excursion & banquet earlier this evening.  I'm sure you guys had a great time.  Was great seeing everyone & meeting some new friends too.

Thought I'd share a few pics since i'm just sitting in the hotel room this evening...

Trip from Houston to Dallas...
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(Ok, that was before I calibrated my speedo.  Was staying w/traffic - now that I've calibrated it, turns out 2500 rpm is about 85 mph ;) )

Phil's Spitfire @ lunch in a nice park...
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Calvin's TR6...
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Cars @ the Hotel parking lot...
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Title: Re: Made it to Austin today
Post by: rficalora on May 24, 2012, 12:05:34 AM
More cars @ the hotel...
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More cars @ the park...
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And the roadmaster :) ....
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Title: Re: Made it to Austin today
Post by: Moderator on May 24, 2012, 02:55:50 AM
Very, very cool photos - thanks for the update - it was great seeing you and meeting your dad, and also especially seeing the tremendous work you've done on your B!
Title: Re: Made it to Austin today
Post by: lawnvett on May 24, 2012, 07:06:51 PM
ditto on what Curtis said,  your car looks great.
Title: Re: Made it to Austin today
Post by: MGBV8 on May 25, 2012, 05:27:01 PM
Rob,

Sorry I didn't tell you  bye. I didn't know you had to leave early.  Thanks for bringing your dad to the Meet!  Looks like he enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Made it to Austin today
Post by: rficalora on May 26, 2012, 12:23:45 AM
He did - he's already talking about going to Omaha with me next year & may do the Stillwater/Arlington leg of the Power Tour with me.
Title: Re: Made it to Austin today
Post by: dhen on May 28, 2012, 12:07:23 AM
I had to leave a little later than you, but it was cool to meet you.

And nice car. It's really top-notch!