The Woodward Cruise 2000, what a great day!  It was a Fairlane Club of America mini-meet, a Yahoo! Torino club meet, a Fairlane Digest meet, and the Torino 429 Forum meet all wrapped up in one.  I got the entire front row of Ed Schmidt Ford's used car lot for our us and what a great time it was.  As you can see from the pictures, we were "down in the front row" for all the action.  My sincerest thanks to all that could make it this year, and I hope we can arrange to do it again next year.  I was amazed at the number of people who just walked up and said "hey aren't you the guy with the web site?.  We recognize you by the orange car".  Well you made my day because that means what I am trying to do is succeeding.
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The Day begins 7:30am

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The first one to arrive, Rick Myers of the Yahoo Torino Club.  Rick did this entire car himself, even the paint.

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Paul Erlandson of the FCA and his 1962 Meteor. Paul brought his son who really was a delightful kid.
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Rick Myers in front of his beautiful 1970 Torino Cobra.. 

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Steve Mellott of the Torino 429 forum 1970 Torino Cobra.  Steve came all the way from southwest Iowa to join us at the cruise.  We were glad he did.

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The 3 Caballeros...or would it be the 3 Cobras?  Not to often you see 3 in row like this.
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A local guy who's name I can't remember.  If you see this, send me an email with your name.

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Eric Brandenburg of the FCA and his beautiful 67 Fairlane convertible.

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Everybody knows Linc of the FCA by his many postings.  This is his 67 Mustang.
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A local guy and friend of mine, Harry Brown and his 72 Torino.  Harry has had this car for about 23 years or so, since high school.

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My neighbor, Chuck Grech and his 67 Cobra reproduction.  Car has a 460 and puts out 535hp.

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This guy stopped in for a chat.  According to the owner, this car is putting out about 900hp

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Another local guy, Bill Constadine and his 63 Fairlane.  Bill was zipping back and forth from our spot to the State Fair Grounds which had a huge car show going on.
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A good friend since high school days, Dennis Warren and his Monte Carlo.  We made Dennis park his Chevy down at the end of the lot (sorry Dennis).

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Another local guy who's name escapes me and his Cougar.  At the time this car was for sale for I believe $16,500.

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One of the few Torinos driving by , a 71 GT.

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Another drive by, a 1971 Torino 500, just like the one I had in high school, minus the chrome reverse and baby moons.
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A 1972 Torino station wagon.  This car was really neat. 

 
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See I am not prejudice, I included a Chevy.  However I took this picture because of the front seat passenger...actually it was a very nice......car.

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Late arrivals, Larry Zobeck of the FCA and a good friend, and his 1971 Torino GT.  Larry wins trophies everywhere he goes, as he should.

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With Larry came Ron Tuttle and his 71 GT.  Ron won 1st place at the FCA Nationals last year in the unrestored category.  Ron just sold this car recently, what a shame (shame I couldn't buy it!).
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Alas the day is over...