Chicago area dealer cars

[sYc]

Had someone from Chicago inquire about having a mini-reunion at SCR9 of supercars sold by Chicago area dealers, of course Chevys from Nickey, Douglass, etc, but how about a couple of non-Chevys, such as sold by Mr. Norm's.

Lets here what you have.

[hvychev]

That would be totally friggin cool!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

I even have a mini sized Joey Barr style collection of Chicago area dealer memorabilia to add!!

[Salvatore]

Why Not!!?? Gags, Darren and Mike gave BBBenny and I a little tour of the Chicago area. I took a few pictures of Grand Spaulding Dodge. What history. Amazing how these little dealerships 40 years ago put out such great cars. Lets do it! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Belair62]

Gee...lets see......hmmmm...

[shor]

great idea!
count me in!

[Xplantdad]

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That would be totally friggin cool!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

I even have a mini sized Joey Barr style collection of Chicago area dealer memorabilia to add!!

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Frank asked me to post these for him...so here you go!

BTW he said that there's more where that came from... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Frank%20Ms%20pics/tn_121_2170.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Frank%20Ms%20pics/tn_121_2166.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Frank%20Ms%20pics/tn_121_2165.jpg

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[SS427]

Neat collection of stuff Frank. Looks like you have been very busy. Most of those items appear to be prestine. Maybe in the coming years, SCR could have a whole end dedicated to peoples private collections of this sort of stuff. That would be pretty http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Rick

[MrsBillyBobcat]

VERY COOL stuff there Frankie! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[camarojoe]

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Most of those items appear to be prestine.Rick

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Nah, its all second-rate http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif... j/k... Nice collection of stuff Frank. Addicting huh? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Belair62]

5727 S. Ashland Ave...

[Charley Lillard]

Must be all of Kwizz's friends.....

[hvychev]

Camarojoe created a monster! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

I developed a new appreciation for people that collect stuff like this. Unlike general Chevrolet stuff, dealer specific memorabilia is VERY hard to find especially when you limit it to just one city and the immediate surrounding area. The NOS dealer decals are definitely the hardest items to find. Unlike emblems that you can find in a junk yard it is very hard to find dealer decals that have NOT been stuck on a car. About 98% of Chicago area dealers used decals after the 1950's.

SORRY to hijack this thread! Tom, I think this would be a very cool thing to do since a good majority of the sYc members are from around the Chicago area. We also had some of the most noted dealers in our back yard! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Tenney]

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5727 S. Ashland Ave...

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Dat'd be yer Ferrell Hicks, dare?

[hvychev]

Yep thats Ferrell Hicks.....Their jingle is listed here along with several others you will recognize.

http://members.tripod.com/lisawebworld1/chicagoland2.html

[Stefano]

I wouldn't call them little Dealerships. Nickey Chevrolet and Mr, Norm's were the highest Volume dealerships in the World for their respective makes back then.

BTW, Great Idea!

[DarrenX33]

That's a pretty cool site Frank. Hey Bob, they have your favorite store listed there. "Korvette's" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[MosportGreen66]

Thats really great stuff Frank!
Sure looks awesome sitting there all together.
Some of those Nickey Items I have never prior to this post.
I got some more work to do then... (haha).

This could be going somewhere Tom and Rob. Maybe each show you sub-showcase a different region and the dealerships of the day. Look at lower Westchester and Long Island... Baldwin, Mack Markowitz, Curry, Bryne Bothers, Soundveiw etc. Or PA with Yenko and its web of dealers...

Seems like a good idea you guys sparked here.

[Z-11 396]

Frank, that is a fantastic collection, how did you go about collecting all the items.? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif, Do you every find much on ebay, or Car shows that people have these for sale....It would be great to see you, Joe Barr, and others that have such items to bring then to the SCR and place them in one large display......Kasey

[mrtimstik]

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Yep thats Ferrell Hicks.....Their jingle is listed here along with several others you will recognize.

http://members.tripod.com/lisawebworld1/chicagoland2.html

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Very cool site. Brings back all the best memories. Thanks for posting.

[Tenney]

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Yep thats Ferrell Hicks.....Their jingle is listed here along with several others you will recognize.

http://members.tripod.com/lisawebworld1/chicagoland2.html

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Great site (thanks for the link). Cool collection of stuff, too!

[Kim_Howie]

Type in Gary Dyer!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Mr70]

2nd that!

[Belair62]

Turnstyle and Zayres http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif...OK how may people around here have cars from Chicago area dealers ????

[DarrenX33]

Turnstyle. Wow I forgot that one....

[Mr70]

Everyone of those stores mentioned on that webpage brings a smile to my face.
But none of them can hold a candle to this store I lived at on Rt.83 & St.Charles Rd. in Elmhurst......and just down the street was Dispensa's Castle of Toys too. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif
http://www.wakefieldclassof1970.com/uploads/Korvettes.JPG

[Z-11 396]

MR. 70, when was that picture taken/ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif, can you tell from the cars in the parking lot...Kasey

[Mr70]

The website I stole it from said 1971...but who can you trust.
http://www.wtv-zone.com/dpjohnson/60sdiscountstores/korvettes.jpg

[Belair62]

Shoppers World !! So who has Chicago cars ??

[shor]

anyone have a picture of the jack douglass chevrolet dealership http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif?

[John Brown]

3300 West Grand Avenue -

Anyone have a line on the Buckinghams doing the Mr. Norm commercial?

[Xplantdad]

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Shoppers World !! So who has Chicago cars ??

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I have a car that came from Chicago recently...does that count? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[kwhizz]

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Type in Gary Dyer!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

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A little know fact about Gary Dyer was that he was a 37 Ford Junkie.......he hoarded 37 parts and cars and knew everything about them ......back in 85 I was building a 37 flatback and needed a rear fender, called Gary and went over to the Blower shop....he spent half the morning with me showing the differences between the humpback and flatback fenders......A "TRUE" Gentleman.........and yes I did buy a fender from him.....one of many he had.....

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

[kwhizz]

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Shoppers World !! So who has Chicago cars ??

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I have a car that came from Chicago recently...does that count? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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Dat be Nort Suburbs...............Close......LOL

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

Merry Christmas Bruce.......

[Xplantdad]

Ken...All I want for Christmas is for you to start a new thread and tell the story about Willie G!

Merry Christmas to you and yours too, Ken!

(BTW, did you get the email with the tracking numbers?) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Seattle Sam]

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Shoppers World !! So who has Chicago cars ??

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I got an L78 supposedly from Yarnell-Todd.

[hvychev]

Steven J, a member here has a BEAUTIFUL freshly restored black on black white stripe 70 LS6 Chevelle also sold new out of Yarnell Todd. Another member has a GORGEOUS 70 LS6 Chevelle sold out of Brigance along with SEVERAL other Chicago area supercars. We also know another dude who posts here that has a couple of Douglass cars including a certain White * Yenko......... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[kwhizz]

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Ken...All I want for Christmas is for you to start a new thread and tell the story about Willie G!

Merry Christmas to you and yours too, Ken!

(BTW, did you get the email with the tracking numbers?) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I think that's a great idea, would love to see the chicago dealered cars together at SCR9! The Chicago area sold more deuces than any other part of the country - including Virginia's tidewater area and Yenko's Pittsburgh area!

[Kim_Howie]

Super nice guy. I have spent many of weekends with him and Bill. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[sYc]

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..... Maybe in the coming years, SCR could have a whole end dedicated to peoples private collections of this sort of stuff. That would be pretty http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Rick

[/ QUOTE ]


Sounds good.. Helen and Annie could bring some Gibb stuff, I have a little bit of Yenko stuff and know a couple of folks who could bring along some Harrell stuff.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Sunniday Chev in Highland Park, IL??

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTATE-1950-60S-CHE...1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTATE-1950-60S-CHEVROLET-DEALER-PREMIUM-SEWING-KIT_W0QQitemZ7132365558QQcategoryZ1316QQssPageName ZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[hvychev]

Already have one in my collection! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Stefano]

My mother would shop at the Jewel Food Store next to Suniday and would leave me by the fenced gate behind the service department so I could watch, hear and identify the Muscle cars, while she shopped. Lots of day two style cars.

The Old Location in now a US post Office. The Dealership was moved to Route 41 and became C-Frank Chevrolet, named for Chuck the Son of Zollie Frank, of Z-Frank Chevy in Chicago.

Chuck sold the dealership in 1992 to the Muller Auto Group. They moved the location and Muller Chevrolet is Still there today.

Suniday and Z-Frank were very high volume dealerships and sold many Corvettes and Muscle cars.

[COPO]

[ QUOTE ]
Shoppers World !! So who has Chicago cars ??

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How about a '69 L-78 M-20 Pace Car from Mancuso.

[Belair62]

Wow....that is cool !! About 5 miles from my house !!

[Tenney]

Had a '73 Type LT from "Funniday", for a while. Remember scoring Hot Wheels at the Jewel, too - and Steinberg Baum (sp?) which was up the road a bit, as I recall.

[Stefano]

Tenney,

Don't remember that one? How about Nathan's Hot Dogs!

[kwhizz]

Margie's Beefsville on Cicero.....Hastee Tastee on Milwaukee......Dave's on Manheim.......and Russell's Bar-B-Q

Ken
How about the first discount Super store.....CMA.....on Harlem near Irving by the Drive Inn

Ken

[Xplantdad]

Palatine's "Dairy King"...the week long school trips to "Deer Grove"..."W-L-S....Chicago weather...."

The grand opening of Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg (with the waterfalls and the slides for the kids that went from the second floor to the first)

Creature Features on TV... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[DarrenX33]

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the week long school trips to "Deer Grove"..."

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You know I am looking out my office window and can see the grove from here. The toboggan slides are closed this year. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Tenney]

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Tenney,

Don't remember that one? How about Nathan's Hot Dogs!

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Yep. Pasquesi's on Bank Ln. in LF could get the job done, too, dog-wise.

[Stefano]

I know Pasquesi's too, but there weren't many Hot Rods or Muscle cars running around there LF, in my day.Don't know about the 60s-70s. I was one of the few. As far as HP & HW goes that was another story.

My older Cousin Enzo, ruled the streets with his '65 Satellite which had a 426 race Hemi, purchased at Mr. Norms. It was Tuned by the Funny Car team Nanini and Fontanini. He passed early in his life,as did Al Fontanini, but was instrumental in getting me hooked into this hobby on many levels.

[Mr70]

Enzo Bimbi drove a car tuned by Nanini & Fontanini. http://www.laclasse.free.fr/carotte/Mafia.gif

[Mr70]

Found this in a stack of Newspapers I recently acquired.
It's especially interesting to me,because it is the ONLY time I have seen a dealership publically advertise the 1969 Chevrolet SuperSport Sweepstakes program,which offered Cars as well as CA$H prizes.
The first time Chevrolet ever stooped to do that,as they really didn't like to give out CA$H Money.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/48tks0001.jpg

[Tenney]

Satellite sounds the bidness. Ray B's GTX and Demon probably make up my biggest Mopar/HW recollections. Clearing a table or two at the Del Rio would be another HW memory.

I was a pee wee in the Nanini and Fontanini era (Charger body?), but remember the legend.

[Stefano]

Lots of Mopars in HW. Bernardi was one of the "older" fast guys. That Demon ran a healthy 440 when I had my '69 Camaro. Sounds like we are close to the same time frame, what was your ride?

The Bertucci Brothers and a few of my other associates all worked for Bill at Del Rio.

P.S. who are you and where did you live?

[kwhizz]

Al Fontannini and Reno Nanini (Good Polish Boy's) ran a Injected Hemi Funny car.....as I remember they never went to a Blower set-up.....they ran the Midwest circuit.....I think Al was killed in a Highway incident same as Jungle Jim...

Ken

[Stefano]

Ken,
Reno is a relative. Al was rear ended at the toll both on 41 on his way to the grove. The fuel was stored on the transporter. They were one of the first Funny Cars to run in the 7.00s or 8.00s? I believe. Reno's son still races and builds chassis.

[kwhizz]

That's the same thing that happened to Jungle Jim....rear ended at a Toll Booth on the East Coast...Too Bad!!!!

Ken

[Belair62]

Sad day when Hastee Tastee closed Ken..but Super Dog is still going !!

[Z-11 396]

'' YOU GUYS ARE MORE INTO ''EATING PLACES'', THAN ''CAR SITES'' ---- OF COURSE IT WAS ALOT CHEAPER FOR A BURGER & SHAKE THAN A /// HI - PO /// CAR OF THE DAY.....KASEY... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Schonyenko2]

How many other Fencl Tufo deuces are around besides Engler's, and Hornbeck's?

[ssl78]

I think a Chicago theme feature would be a great idea if Mopars are allowed maybe I could also bring along the Mr Norms six pack Challenger.

[Tenney]

[ QUOTE ]
Lots of Mopars in HW. Bernardi was one of the "older" fast guys. That Demon ran a healthy 440 when I had my '69 Camaro. Sounds like we are close to the same time frame, what was your ride?

The Bertucci Brothers and a few of my other associates all worked for Bill at Del Rio.

P.S. who are you and where did you live?

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Lived on Old Elm Rd. a couple houses up from the Mobil Station (worked there, too) and the base. When Ray had the Demon, I had a '67 Vette Roadster w/an LS-7 crate (from Shepard), 4:11's (courtesy 'o Karz by Mark) and a set of Americans off an old L-88 Vette from same. Was dark blue, small flares, L-88 hood, no front bumper. Ray was a caravan regular to the CC Nats.

Don't recall Bertucci bros during my Del Rio stint. Waddy was still around at the time ('76).

[Belair62]

Yes John...your Norms 6 pak is invited along with your JD Yenko...

[DarrenX33]

Hmmm. John can't drive both cars at the same time.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[hvychev]

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How many other Fencl Tufo Deuces are around besides Engler's, and Hornbeck's?


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Ken there are four Fencl Tufo Deuces surviving. The two you mentioned and one that has yet to be seen by one of us. John D of IL has owned a Gobi Beige Fencl Tufo Deuce since 1976. The car retains it's original paint but has been stripeless since it's early days. The other surviving Deuce is a Hugger Orange car that is currently under resto by it's owner Johnny M in OH. I talked to him a month ago and he is making progress. Pics to follow.

The two remaining of the six Fencl Tufo Deuces are a Sunflower Yellow car that was totaled in the 70's and the Fencl Tufo race car The Draggin Deuce which is still MIA. I have the original paperwork on this car but have not been able to make any good of the leads that I have received as of yet.

Sorenson Chevrolet in Waukeegan, IL and Mancuso Chevrolet in Skokie, IL both sold three Deuces new, NONE of which have been found so far.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I'd love to see that gobi beige deuce, been talking to the owner for years - but nary a pic http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif I understand that when the stripes were removed, so was the hood tach and the hole was patched!

The orange deuce was in the same Hemmings issue as my car back in '96, was owned at the time by the art dealer/benz dealer that all you chi-town guys seem to know. That car has it's POP, and was sold new to a guy in Carpentersville, IL - is that close to F-Tufo?

The S-Yellow car was actually a repo, then involved in several accidents, with the final one a major T-bone where it was totalled - bummer.

One of the Mancuso Deuces is indeed found, still with it's original owner. It was a race car early on, and would carry the front wheels! Now, it's been semi-restored back to stock, cool car.

[DarrenX33]

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The orange deuce was in the same Hemmings issue as my car back in '96, was owned at the time by the art dealer/benz dealer that all you chi-town guys seem to know. That car has it's POP, and was sold new to a guy in Carpentersville, IL - is that close to F-Tufo?

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Yep it was an AMG dealer at the time. I was looking at a low mile Hugger Orange 69 Z that they had in the showroom. When I pulled up I saw the Deuce sitting in back of the building. I asked about it and was told it was already spoken for.

C'ville is probably about 40 minutes from Tufo...

[Schonyenko2]

That's right about the Schmidt car. Says "little DEUCE coupe" on the hood. Robert's a very nice guy. Has some interesting stories.

[hvychev]

Marlin, wow I did not know that the Little Deuce Coupe was a Mancuso car! VERY cool! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Does the guy still live in IL?

As far as the Gobi car I should mention that the car has not seen the light of day in a long time, possibly decades. I met one of the guys friends from high school and he remembered that in the 70's the car had some wild engine mods like maybe a blower. He remembered that it was the fastest car at school! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

I have pics of the HO F-T Deuce that were taken while at the AMG dealer. I will scan a couple of them and have them posted.

[Belair62]

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and was sold new to a guy in Carpentersville, IL

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Pretty sure original owner of Shors Y Chevelle was from Carpentersville

[hvychev]

Here are some of the pics I have of the Hugger Orange Fencl Tufo Deuce.

[hvychev]

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[hvychev]

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[hvychev]

Last one. Marlin, Johnny has A LOT more than just the POP for this car. He has a lot of hard to get original paperwork on it as well! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Also note the fat grip wheel in this pic. Every Fencl Tufo Deuce that has paper or was found in an original state like has extra Yenko options. This car retains it's original motor which was in the trunk when these pics were taken and it's original rear. The original trans was blown up long ago.

I might be goofy but if I owned this Deuce I would drive it around just like it is. Have my own supercar beater! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Imagine pulling up at the grocery store or the high school parking lot with the car in this condition and just leaving it parked! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Nice pics! Agreed Frankie, the owner has a lot of paperwork on this car, some of it specific to the second order of 50 deuces. I have more pics of it around here somewhere, one of which is in the vintage section of this site. Love the remnants of the Fencl-Tufo decal http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[ssl78]

The original owner of Shos Y Chevelle originally lived in Arlington Hieghts then moved to Genoa if I remember the story right.

[ssl78]

Darren if it goes to the reunion you and Bruce get to cruise it. I ll take Sam and we can flip for Benny. Last time I checked I thought you had a Chicago car of your own to bring.

[DarrenX33]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif I don't know. I think my car was the only Z/28 they sold. How far west is still considered Chicagoland? Indeed mine could use some track time...

[Xplantdad]

Yea Darren...you drive your car...and I'll drive John's. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Frank, last I knew Robert S. lived in Fla. At one time he owned my red Peck deuce. He bought it from Vince Emme.

[hvychev]

Wow.....an original owner of a Deuce that seeks extras......who else would do such a silly thing????? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Jacsey 70Z]

Anyone ever heard of Egizio (sp) Chevrolet in Naperville? My brother took delivery of their first 1970 Z28. Daytona yellow bought it right of the showroom floor. Still remember it like yesterday. Think that was the start of my sickness!!

[Mr70]

I removed some front Bucket seats & a Tilt Steering Column out of a Monte Carlo I found at Victory Auto Wreckers in 1981.I found a buildsheet showing:

Egizio Chevrolet Oldsmobile
P.O. BOX 240
NAPERVILLE IL
60540
Dealer 11
Zone 181

I know they are no longer in Business today.
I think they became Horizon Chevrolet on 1540 W. Ogden.

[Steven J]

[ QUOTE ]
Shoppers World !! So who has Chicago cars ??

[/ QUOTE ]

My 70 Chevelle came from Yarnall Todd Chevrolet in Wheeling, now Bill Stasek Chevrolet.

I used to own an LS6 that came from Quality Chevrolet. If I still owned it I would beg Frank for the dealer sticker he has. I used to own an L78 Camaro that came from McInerney Chevrolet.

[Mr70]

Steve post those Cortez pics! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Belair62]

Damn...McInerney was around a long time !!!

[Steven J]

[ QUOTE ]
I
Egizio Chevrolet Oldsmobile
P.O. BOX 240
NAPERVILLE IL
60540
Dealer 11
Zone 181

I know they are no longer in Business today.
I think they became Horizon Chevrolet on 1540 W. Ogden.

[/ QUOTE ]

Egizio was at the southwest corner of Ogden and Naperville Rd. It's now Gerald Nissan, believe it was Gerald Olds, too.

I looked at a used butternut yellow 69 SS396 Chevelle on the lot there when I was in high school.

[Mr70]

I just found this:

Angelo J. Egizio, who operated Egizio Chevrolet-Oldsmobile in Naperville from 1957 to 1981, died Nov. 14. He was 81.

Egizio flew on 65 missions for the Army Air Corps in World War II and on 85 missions for the Air Force in the Korean War. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge, the final German offensive in the west, in late 1944, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, among other medals.

Egizio is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters Toni, Phyllis, Jaime and Mary; sons Michael, James, Owen and Rocco; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A son-in-law, Roland Gartner, owns Gartner Buick-Saab-Hyundai in Naperville

Roland Gartner * http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Steven J]

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Steve post those Cortez pics! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I'm having trouble posting pictures tonight. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

My high school buddy bought a slightly used 70 Hemi 'Cuda in 1971 that was sold at Benedetto Chrysler Plymouth at 10546 S. Michigan Ave. He still owns it but it needs to be restored.

[Mr70]

And with that,your PM box just hit it's 200 Max limit!
Email me Cortez pics.Me will post.

[hvychev]

From my Chi-town area dealer memorabilia collection.

Egzio Chevrolet-Oldsmobile NEW LOCATION
Ogden Ave. & Wheaton-Naperville Rd
Naperville 355-3900

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/179392-Scan10015.JPG

[hvychev]

How about Ed Fanning Chevrolet for guys like Bill Pritchard and Steven J. http://www.yenko.net/attachments/179393-Scan10016.JPG

[hvychev]

Steven J. This was your local Chevy dealer growing up. Later became Bill Kay Chevrolet. The GK stands for the owners kids. Gary & Kevin.

GK Chevrolet
1601 Ogden Ave,
Downers Grove, ILL

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/179394-Scan10017.JPG

Steven J, I know a guy that SWEARS that him and his friend bought BRAND NEW 1969 427 Novas from Quality Chevrolet in Oak Lawn on the same day! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[kwhizz]

You guy's just amaze me with the Information and Knowledge that's available collectively on this Site......... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Ken

(Rick.......you Dog!!!!) LOL

[Jacsey 70Z]

Thanks for all the Egizio info, I grew up down the street from their home and was good friends with Owen they are a nice family. Mr. Egizio at one time had a Corvette for every year and when a new one came out he would put it away, believe they were all upstairs at the dealership. I wonder what happened to all them cars, most had little or no miles on them.
I also have the paper work from my brothers Z28 wonder if it's still around also, it was traded in at a dealership further down Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove don't remember the name off hand.

[bashton]

And don't forget our Showcase at the next April 1 & 2, 2006 Chevy Vettefest at McCormick Place in Chicago. Along with some beautiful Supercars, we will be featuring the cars of Nickey Chevrolet along with a fantastic collection of Nickey memorabilia from the collection of Tom Stephani.

Tom S. will also be breaking out the historic Nickey Vinegaroon USRRC/Can Am Race Car!

Can't wait! For more info or to be a part of this special collection, get a hold of Tom Clarey!

[hvychev]

Jack the dealer in Downers is in a post a couple above yours!

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
Mr. Egizio at one time had a Corvette for every year and when a new one came out he would put it away, believe they were all upstairs at the dealership. I wonder what happened to all them cars, most had little or no miles on them.

[/ QUOTE ]

I have heard that there is a stash like this somewhere near my home. Apparently a barn/garage/something filled with a new vette from every year. Could be the same person?

[nova67]

does anyone remember going into the Nickey parts dept? They use to have that gold 64 Chevelle 300 427 parked outside the door.

[kwhizz]

That area outside the parts dept was a good place to show off the latast conversions......you had to walk thru the service area to get into the parts dept and on weekends that was a good area to show off what was new......I vaguely remember the 64.....but remember, that was an "Old" car at the time and we were interested in the new stuff...As I remember the 64 had gold rims and blackwalls
Just thinking........Wouldn't it be neat (but stupid from a business perspective) to recreate the Nickey Business as it was and have it as a strictly Vintage Muscle Car Sales and Restoration business......Maybe if I had Charley's money.....LOL http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif
Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Charley Lillard]

Or Stefano's clout and money........

[Mr70]

Stefano's clout alone would be enough to make that a reality.

[Belair62]

Fall Vettefest was the best one in a long time...can't wait until Spring Showcase

[TimG]

I'd love to bring my Z Frank '67 Corvette to the Vettefest for the Triple Crown in fall of 2006.

[Stefano]

"(but stupid from a business perspective)"

Ken,

It is the "stupid" ones who make all the others look really smart http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

I have spoken to many people who were at Nickey or a part of Nickey Legacy,from back in the day who plan to spend time at the SYC display sharing info and stories with any and all members and enthusiasts.


Stay tuned for more details.

[sYc]

[ QUOTE ]
"(but stupid from a business perspective)"

Ken,

It is the "stupid" ones who make all the others look really smart http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

I have spoken to many people who were at Nickey or a part of Nickey Legacy,from back in the day who plan to spend time at the SYC display sharing info and stories with any and all members and enthusiasts.


Stay tuned for more details.

[/ QUOTE ]

Cool.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
"(but stupid from a business perspective)"

Ken,

It is the "stupid" ones who make all the others look really smart http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

I have spoken to many people who were at Nickey or a part of Nickey Legacy,from back in the day who plan to spend time at the SYC display sharing info and stories with any and all members and enthusiasts.


Stay tuned for more details.

[/ QUOTE ]

Stefano

My point being..........Like the painting being sold with all the Muscle Cars in front of the Nickey Dealership.......If I or you had unlimited funds to rebuild what was once there and turn it into the "Ultimate" Muscle car Sales and High End Restoration business would be the "Ultimate" on the Cool scale.........But, my point was that the cost of getting to that point could probably not be supported fiscally by the profits that would be available.......The idea isn't stupid, but the Business Plan would have to make sense to a Banker (that's the hard part)

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Stefano]

So, do you know any "Stupid" Bankers? With all your first hand experience we expect you to be right in the thick of things. See you there!

[Belair62]

hmmm..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Belair62]

Lets start to get a count of how many Chicago area dealer Muscle Cars are going to sign up for the Reunion this year...let us know so we can add you to the SCR list...

[kwhizz]

[ QUOTE ]
So, do you know any "Stupid" Bankers? With all your first hand experience we expect you to be right in the thick of things. See you there!

[/ QUOTE ]

Yeah!!! You're probably right, certain things won't allow logic or common sense......LOL....

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/stupid.gif

[kwhizz]

Besides........I don't need bankers anymore.....when I need money, I just go in my wife's purse..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Chevy454]

Here's one for you Chi-town boys: Ferrell-Hicks (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FERRELL-HICKS-CHEVROLET-DECALS-CHICAGO-DEALER-1960s_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ80736QQitemZ46152 13939QQrdZ1)

[hvychev]

Thats old news Rob! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Already have it, look back at my junk on the first page of this thread.

More cool stuff. There is some VERY cool stuff on the way! Stay tuned! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

http://www.yenko.net/photos/uploads/562/121_2197.JPG

[DarrenX33]

Frank that card says Hillside. What is the name. That's my hood. Very close to my old house. Wolf Road.

[hvychev]

Darren I think the guys last name is Kollarm I don't feel like digging it out! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Steve Drueck]

Speaking of Chicago, does anyone have any info on a McKeown Phelan Chevrolet in Glen Ellyn? My black 70 LS6 4sp was sold there new according to the NICB. The address shows what is now Jerry Haggerty Chev at 300 W Roosevelt RD. BTW Nickey Chevrolet is not completely dead, the small parts bins from the dealership's parts department are all in our parts dept to this day. When Nickey/Keystone /Lynch shut down we acquired them from the movers. (Ed Van Drill & Co) They are still full of Chevy parts being sold every day. come and visit them anytime.

[jeff morocco]

"They are still full of Chevy parts being sold every day. come and visit them anytime."

<font color="blue">where are the parts at ? </font>

[Chevy454]

At one of our sponsors, of course! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/dr.JPG (http://www.drclassic.com/index.html)

[Mr70]

Back in 1987 I took my IROC into Mckeown/Phelan Chevrolet for service.I was driving it to Texas the following week,and they were the only area dealership who had a sensor and harness in stock that my cars brain box needed.They were just switching ownership,so I asked if they had any crap in the attic they wanted to sell/throw away.They gave me permission to go look as I had to wait 3 hours in the waiting room for my car to be done.
I was floored at what I found,Lights displays,catalogs,and boxes of old paperwork all from the previous 20 years.Half of it I couldn't carry.I did manage to get some displays and catalogs that were not specific to Mckeown/Phalin as well as many Communication Kits from 1968-72.They even had the projector &amp; screen they showed them on.I felt at the time I got the best of the crap they had to offer,they had boxes of vehicle invoices &amp; trinkets like keychains and dealer decals,ice scrappers,etc.They would have sold me the waiting room furniture if I wanted it.They really were abandoning ship at that time.It was a pretty run down deshoveled looking business by then.
I always regret not getting more as my time &amp; funds were limited.Today it's obvious the collectibility in that,but back then who knew as much.I do have some paper stating they were Zone-11 Dealer-368.

[Steve Drueck]

Rick very cool, I need to buy a key chain and an ice scraper ! Somewhere I have a title search I did back in the early 90's when you still got the real names and such. The LS6 had numerous owners, I bet someone on this site owned it or knows of it. PM me when you get a chance. Thanks a million!

[PeteLeathersac]

Ferrell Hicks Chev' Chicago Matchbook on eBay...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vintage-Matchbook...=item2a41c03b5a (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vintage-Matchbook-cover-FERRELL-HICKS-CHEVROLET-CHICAGOS-FASTEST-GROWING-DEALE-/181491743578?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&amp;hash=item2a41c0 3b5a)

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~ Pete

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/08/full-2506-14843-ferrellhickschevchicago.jpg

[PeteLeathersac]

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Thought I'd land this one here for Bill P. and you other Chicago boys.
Cool if a couple Hurst Olds rolled through their doors but does anyone know or ever heard of any Yenko Camaros being delivered by Egizio?
:hmmm:
~ Pete

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