Lombard 8/25/07

[Postsedan]

Finally we get some nice weather in the Chicago area. A few of us got together for a nice evening with great friends and great cars.

John Platania`s L78 Convertable. I know....I`m breaking Bruce`s law....by showing this car multiple times....but some cars are just like California Wine...they get better each and every time. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010318.jpg

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Dan.

[SS427]

John's car does get better with time. That is for sure. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

We am going to be in Chicago in September and would like to go to one of the cruises or gatherings. Where are the good cruises, what nights to they take place and are they still going on in September?

[Postsedan]

John Arenson`s 1970 LS5 Convertable.....A great evening to be driving a convertable

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010326.jpg

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The two ragtops together.....Stunning http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010324.jpg

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Dan.

[Postsedan]

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John's car does get better with time. That is for sure. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

We am going to be in Chicago in September and would like to go to one of the cruises or gatherings. Where are the good cruises, what nights to they take place and are they still going on in September?

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Rick.....Lombard is extending there Saturday cruise night thru Sept. 8th and the 15th. Hope you can make it.

Dan.

[Postsedan]

Kwhizz.....Ken Tibor. Showed up with his famous 66 Biscayne....and let me tell you it looks way better in person. Way to go Ken. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010335-1.jpg

Dan.

[DarrenX33]

Boy that looks like fun. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Postsedan]

More.......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010333.jpg

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

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The interior.... is Basic Beauty http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010341.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010337.jpg

Hmmmm....what one could do in that big back seat http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010338.jpg

Stay tuned to see these rather large wheel openings getting filled in very quickly....like lets say....oh, 2 weeks http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010344-1.jpg

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Dan.

[Postsedan]

Lou Venditti`s Black Beauty....he like to race BMW`s....it`s a long story.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010346-1.jpg

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Paul`s Radical 65 Chevelle....Kwhizz and I were drooling over it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010354-1.jpg

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Big Cubes and Big Compression http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010355.jpg

Pat`s freshly body off resto.....by N.O.S. Restoration.....well done guys. I only had to make a few corrections http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010357.jpg

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69`s at dusk Front Row http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010359-1.jpg





Dan.

[Postsedan]

Ken....will be posting more pics shorty.

Dan.

[SS427]

Thanks Dan. Time permitting we may be there with the ZL-1 on the 15th. How late does everyone hang around?

[Postsedan]

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Thanks Dan. Time permitting we may be there with the ZL-1 on the 15th. How late does everyone hang around?

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Usually from 4:00p.m. until 9:00p.m.

Dan.

[kwhizz]

Drove down from Cheeseland to spend some time with the Chicago Guy's.....The Bicayne performed perfectly........until I got about 5 miles from home and the Muncie linkage jammed ( I was warned by Gags that this would happen) and I only had 4th gear.....Gives me something to do tomorrow.......while I order a Hurst set-up online.....I'll put in the Hurst Gate and use the Muncie shift arm........Anyhow....Here are some Pic's from Lombard....

Paul's car is double http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Lombard%208-25/DSC07365.jpg

Board Meeting

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/Lombard%208-25/DSC07368.jpg

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Ken

[kwhizz]

More..........

Hummmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!

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Ken

[Xplantdad]

Very cool pics guys...we AZ guys have a few to share, too! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Z-11 396]

+++ Dan +++ Ken +++ Fantastic shots , really enjoyed then, only sorry there are << No Vairs >> in the area, I quess the show was just for the BIG BOYS.. 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, Thanks for sharing.....Kasey .. 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

[Mr. Duece]

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Lou Venditti`s Black Beauty....he like to race BMW`s....it`s a long story.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010346-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010348-2.jpg

Paul`s Radical 65 Chevelle....Kwhizz and I were drooling over it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010354-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010352-2.jpg

Big Cubes and Big Compression http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010355.jpg

Pat`s freshly body off resto.....by N.O.S. Restoration.....well done guys. I only had to make a few corrections http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Hmmm! It's unfortunate not everyone has an unlimited budget. Is'nt it Dan??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010357.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010358-1.jpg

69`s at dusk Front Row http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010359-1.jpg





Dan.

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[Mr. Duece]

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Lou Venditti`s Black Beauty....he like to race BMW`s....it`s a long story.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010346-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010348-2.jpg

Paul`s Radical 65 Chevelle....Kwhizz and I were drooling over it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010354-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010352-2.jpg

Big Cubes and Big Compression http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010355.jpg

Pat`s freshly body off resto.....by N.O.S. Restoration.....well done guys. I only had to make a few corrections http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010357.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010358-1.jpg

69`s at dusk Front Row http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/P1010359-1.jpg





Dan.

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Hmmm! It's unfortunate not everyone has an unlimited budget. Is'nt it Dan??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[ChrisS]

Is anyone from here showing up tomorrow night? Weather should be nice.
Did Chevy night in Elmhurst get rescheduled considering the uncooperative weather on the original date or just cancelled for this year?

[Mr70]

I'll be there tonight.
Elmhurst is not as it was.Aim for Lemont on Wednesday,
Downers Grove Friday and Lombard Saturday. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[ChrisS]

Plans fell through for the annual Lombard pilgrimage tonight.
Shooting for D.G. or Lombard next week, weather permitting.

[tabooo]

What is the schedule day for lombard?

[Mr70]

It's on Saturday nights.
Downers Grove was REALLY busy,this last Friday night.Probably because the week prior it was cancelled due to Main St. having it's pedwalks reconstructed,so everyone was a bit anxious this week.

Lombard was "Officially" over last weekend,but they are hosting two more Saturday night cruises on Sept. 8 & 15th.
Last Saturday was not a cruise night,and supposed to be all over,so I was skeptical as to what would show.We showed up at 4:00 and found car after car idling in.Alot of tri-5's especially...
By 6:00 it had almost filled up,and we ended up staying until 9:00.I didn't bring my camera,but wish I did as there was some incredible iron showing up.The weather was F****** perfect!
No wind,cloud or insect in the vicinity.My Chevelle felt like it wanted to go 110mph the whole way there,while never reaching the 195 degree mark.
I saw cars pulling in I haven't seen all summer.
My friend took a few pix of me,and she emailed them over.
It really turned out to be a great evening of cars & group of people pulling in,even as we were pulling away later on.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/peterspix_2007/lombardnow0001.jpg

[Mr70]

A guy with a silver 1968 Corvette pulled up right behind me with a for sale sign on it for $26,500.00.He and his Mrs. went away to eat dinner for 3 hours.I had someone ask me every 15 minutes about his corvette.I just told them to wait around or write down his phone number and call him later on.
He musta had 6 seperate buyers want that corvette.
It was nice!

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/peterspix_2007/lombardnow0002.jpg

[Mr70]

She really liked my License plate.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/peterspix_2007/lombardnow0003.jpg

[Postsedan]

Rick,

"even as we were pulling away later on."

Who are you referring too? Did you actually bring someone...a passenger? Or is "we" you and the Chevelle? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Dan.

[markjohnson]

That black '65 Chevelle is really tough. I do believe that I see wheel rim screws in those rear 5-spokes. Tough to get a good-sized tire under the rear of one of those cars.

[tabooo]

Hey,Thanks mr70,I should be there sat.9/8/07 W/the black 69 Z28.

[Belair62]

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That black '65 Chevelle is really tough. I do believe that I see wheel rim screws in those rear 5-spokes. Tough to get a good-sized tire under the rear of one of those cars.

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Good eye...they are screwed Mark ! Paul is a good friend...we usually cruise together but I wasn't around for this one .....