Kick off night in Rolling Meadows IL

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Well tonight Rolling Meadows finally got rolling at their new location. Pretty good turn out considering how cool the temps were tonight here in the NW burbs of Chi town.

We'll start out with my very good friend Arnold's newest restoration, a 1967 Pontiac 2+2 428 HO 4 speed convert. I've seen alot of cars in my day but this car is one of the most awesome cars I've ever seen. A very rare car and you Pontiac gurus correct me if I'm wrong, there were less than 25 of these produced with the 428 HO motor, 4 speed, and a convertable. Trust me when I say pictures don't do this car justice!

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Next, here's a few Camaros for all you Camaro lovers....

Mark's 69Z....simply stunning and correct right down to the Sports Car 200's

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Next is Paul's 69 SS. A big block automatic and this car is for sale. I don't know the particulars but if anyones interested, write to me and I'll put you in touch with him.

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Wonder who's car this one is????

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one more....

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Now here's a few cars that I thought were worthy of having their pic posted here on Yenko.Net...

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And the last one.....no head lights tonight due to the cool temps, they all seemed to be covered up....but I did manage one tail light shot...
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[Postsedan]

Randy,

Sorry I missed tonights event.....Arnolds 2+2 428 HO is truly amazing....can`t wait to see it in person. Thanks for sharing the great pictures with us all.

Dan.

[budnate]

that 2+2 is cool, a little older hippie guy I worked with as kid at the 76 station had a real ratty light blue one ..back window duct tape the works, but he drove it everyday and told us whiper snappers he would clean us off the streets with it at will if he wanted...we laughed at him and would egg him on as much as we could but he would never do anything but baby it when he left for the day... one day he left and laid rubber for like 3 blocks grabbing 1,2,3 car stood up like a old prostocker and took off...lots of jaws hanging open after that...anyway very rare and cool car, had to share a story about one.

[Xplantdad]

Randy...where in Rolling Meadows is this? WHat re the major cross streets...LOL?

That doesn't look like the Rolling Meadows that I remember...then again...the last time I was there was in 1973 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Is this anywhere near Winston Park Elementary? LOL


BTW, Awesome pics! Looks like it was really cool.

Here....it was 106 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[kwhizz]

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

Ken

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Sent you a PM Bruce

[jeff morocco]

hide away headlights are just as cool !!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Eddie M.]

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

[DarrenX33]

Anyone going tonight? I have the day off and was planning on heading up there.

[Xplantdad]

You've had way too many days off lately! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

How's that new phone working? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[SUSQ]

Wow! Love the big 2+2! What a great combination, runs like an absolute beast, rides like a cloud. What an awesome sleeper. The 428 emblem mounted on the console is also very kool.
If my aging memory is correct the 428 was rated around 370 or 375 hp. Anybody know if this was the true horsepower? A 428 dropped in a first generation Firebird would be a fun ride for sure.

[DarrenX33]

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How's that new phone working?

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Working great. You can try it at any time. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[68 Vert]

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Wow! Love the big 2+2! What a great combination, runs like an absolute beast, rides like a cloud. What an awesome sleeper. The 428 emblem mounted on the console is also very kool.
If my aging memory is correct the 428 was rated around 370 or 375 hp. Anybody know if this was the true horsepower? A 428 dropped in a first generation Firebird would be a fun ride for sure.

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The 'standard' 428 was rated at 360hp, the HO version was rated at 376hp...long branch manifolds and all. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Rare car for sure, nothing like a row_your_own biggin'. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

Mike

[Xplantdad]

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How's that new phone working?

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Working great. You can try it at any time. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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I would...but in my infinite wisdom I left my work cell phone at home today... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[kwhizz]

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Working great. You can try it at any time. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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I would...but in my infinite wisdom I left my work cell phone at home today... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Remember......Memory is the "Second" thing to Go...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

Ken

(Gavin's Buddy)

[Xplantdad]

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Working great. You can try it at any time. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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I would...but in my infinite wisdom I left my work cell phone at home today... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Remember......Memory is the "Second" thing to Go...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

Ken

(Gavin's Buddy)

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Do I know you? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Hey...ober by dere! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[DarrenX33]

I'm home. Took pictures. Will post once upload...

[DarrenX33]

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[DarrenX33]

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[DarrenX33]

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[70 Forest Green Zee]

D..... I can't believe you didn't take a pic of those 2 beautiful blue second gen Camaros that were parked next to each other.....also I did see the barn find 73 Z. Very cool and restorable car!

[kwhizz]

White 64 GTO............. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Welcome Home........ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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

[DarrenX33]

Internet went down for some reason last night...

Many here love to see survivor cars. Better yet a Z28! The kid who brought this car said that his Father bought it brand new. He drove it for 17K miles and then parked it. Just recently the kid started playing with it to get it running again. He only changed spark plugs and resprayed the trunk lid and half the hood. I'd love to have this car in my garage.

1973 RS/Z28 4-Speed
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Smog still there!
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See the tape/paper between the hood and the hinge?
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[DarrenX33]

Rob's car with a new BIG motor!
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[DarrenX33]

Yea Randy I screwed that one up. I was waiting till he popped the hood on the car to get a picture. Then I had to get going and forgot. Was a very cool car. Sorry bout that.

Last one.
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[Xplantdad]

Thanks D for all of the cool pics....Nice detail shots on the 73 Z! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[DarrenX33]

I would have taken more but I was getting the feeling that the guy thought I was a weirdo.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Rob's car with a new BIG motor!
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I don't know what your talking about.. It says 302 on the air cleaner lidhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif
Darren, Your car looks great!

[70 Forest Green Zee]

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I would have taken more but I was getting the feeling that the guy thought I was a weirdo.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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You are but that never stopped you before 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

[Xplantdad]

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I would have taken more but I was getting the feeling that the guy thought I was a weirdo.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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I get that sometimes at the Pavillions...LOL http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[ORIGLS6]

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I would have taken more but I was getting the feeling that the guy thought I was a weirdo.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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I get that sometimes at the Pavillions...LOL http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

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Some things you just can't hide! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Thanks for the great coverage Randy & Darren. Your credentials will be awarded at SCR X. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif