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protour73
01-17-2009, 04:59 AM
any interest in Chicago area protouring car owners ( ANY year, any model!! ) getting together a few times a year? It's always nice to meet new people and share ideas and stories. :naughty:

Genesis_1967
01-25-2009, 05:29 PM
You can count me in. I'm in the far west suburbs.

bochnak
01-26-2009, 10:51 AM
I'm in Mt. P.

cmraman
01-26-2009, 07:00 PM
any interest in Chicago area protouring car owners ( ANY year, any model!! ) getting together a few times a year? It's always nice to meet new people and share ideas and stories. :naughty:

Sure, but I also want to get in touch with you regarding a feature for you car. PM me.

CamaroJesse
01-26-2009, 08:54 PM
Arlington Heights here!

FULMNTE
01-26-2009, 09:25 PM
Aurora/Naperville here.Would be happy to participate...

Bow Tie 67
01-27-2009, 07:19 AM
Elgin, I'm in.

neu68
01-27-2009, 10:28 AM
I'm from Batavia and will be up for it.

no bags
01-27-2009, 12:29 PM
In from N/W burbs or anywhere else for that matterhttps://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/DSC02040-1.jpg

CamaroJesse
01-29-2009, 06:36 PM
In from N/W burbs or anywhere else for that matterhttps://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/DSC02040-1.jpg

Ive seen your car at the car show in Meijer parking lot in rolling meadows. Very nice car.

HILROD
01-31-2009, 07:53 AM
Another Elgin guy here.

Phasstnova
01-31-2009, 08:24 AM
I'll come out and play!
I am south of chicago about 60 miles
post some dates or places and I'll let you know witch one I came make.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/2008_0921_GG_Joliet_2001-1.jpg

silver69
02-06-2009, 08:21 AM
Im in south suburbs

BIGGRASS
02-06-2009, 08:36 AM
Gurnee count me in

SLAMDIMPALA
02-06-2009, 07:29 PM
Im in south suburbs. New Lenox. If i can get my car back together without doing something else to it, im in.

Bowtie1z28
02-07-2009, 03:39 PM
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Bowtie1z28
02-07-2009, 03:50 PM
Also from New Lenox! I would be interested in meeting others from this site. There few local guys I have gotten to know from the Camaros.net site and we have been getting together the first Wed of each month. So far just bench racing and stories for now but we are talking about doing things like visiting the Volvo auto museum as a group or mabye even going out to Detroit this year for the Woodward Dream cruise.
Tom

RatedReX
02-26-2009, 06:10 PM
Wow is everyone in the burbs? Anyone in the city of Chicago?

KWIKND
02-27-2009, 06:42 PM
Looks like Elgin wins =)

Dan

kochevy67
03-29-2009, 06:08 PM
There are a few of us frok Chicago here. I am in as soon as I put the car back together.

Windycity1
03-29-2009, 06:42 PM
Count me in. Chicago Southside.

modern-muscle
05-09-2009, 08:11 AM
Hey Guys feel free to swing by modern-muscle in Oswego il next Thursday for a little get together/cruise night starting at 5pm till whenever.

FULMNTE
05-09-2009, 10:43 AM
Hey Guys feel free to swing by modern-muscle in Oswego il next Thursday for a little get together/cruise night starting at 5pm till whenever.

That's a 10 minute drive for me. I will try to be there....

Thursday 5/14, right?

modern-muscle
05-09-2009, 10:53 AM
That's a 10 minute drive for me. I will try to be there....

Thursday 5/14, right?Yep bring a cooler and some chairs (no alcohol please)

brickyard69
05-14-2009, 05:41 PM
Just got the notice...I wish I had known earlier.

Not a bad day, and I want to enjoy my car as much as possible before it sells.

See you maybe in two weeks.

dropit69
05-24-2009, 06:43 AM
sounds good..im south of city about an hour or so..

uneek1976
09-03-2009, 09:50 AM
I'm from Chicago as well on the south side, and i will be ready by next spring. But just let me know when you guys would like to get together sometime.

Project Cortez
09-12-2009, 12:51 PM
Anyone getting together before the cars go in for storage?

Rick D
09-13-2009, 07:27 PM
I'm in come on Scotty you started this:poke: Anyone plaining to go or show there car at the new Vettfest well vettfest is no more but this is the show that took it's place http://www.mcacn.com/

FULMNTE
09-14-2009, 05:35 AM
I will try to make this one on Sept 26
72 mile poker run...

http://www.doublekproductions.com/fallpoker.pdf

67SS
09-14-2009, 11:30 AM
I would like to get in on this, always open to talk cars and share ideas....let me know

protour73
12-01-2009, 06:09 PM
holy crap......I start a thread and then don't even keep it alive, myself!!!! sheeesh ..... I apologize!!!

ANYWAY.........there was a really good response......evidentely Elgin is the hotbed of cars in our area!!!! who knew?? LOL

I think a Winter get together would be really cool, as we could do some planning for some good group attendance of upcoming 2010 events, and talk about winter projects. Possibly, sometime in January, well away from all of the busy holiday commitments.

So now I put to you guys, the question.......W H E R E do we meet ????

Scott

jr421
12-01-2009, 06:32 PM
I ama newbie can I get in on the action?

FULMNTE
12-01-2009, 08:10 PM
holy crap......I start a thread and then don't even keep it alive, myself!!!! sheeesh ..... I apologize!!!

ANYWAY.........there was a really good response......evidentely Elgin is the hotbed of cars in our area!!!! who knew?? LOL

I think a Winter get together would be really cool, as we could do some planning for some good group attendance of upcoming 2010 events, and talk about winter projects. Possibly, sometime in January, well away from all of the busy holiday commitments.

So now I put to you guys, the question.......W H E R E do we meet ????

Scott

Well, ahem, what about Elgin?

cmraman
12-01-2009, 09:16 PM
holy crap......I start a thread and then don't even keep it alive, myself!!!! sheeesh ..... I apologize!!!

ANYWAY.........there was a really good response......evidentely Elgin is the hotbed of cars in our area!!!! who knew?? LOL

I think a Winter get together would be really cool, as we could do some planning for some good group attendance of upcoming 2010 events, and talk about winter projects. Possibly, sometime in January, well away from all of the busy holiday commitments.

So now I put to you guys, the question.......W H E R E do we meet ????

Scott


Let me know where and when with a few days notice.

prine68
12-02-2009, 05:56 AM
I just discovered this thread, I'm interested and I'm in the Rockford area but I'll drive into Chicago. Just post the plans and where the meeting spot is.

Shawn.

Bow Tie 67
12-02-2009, 06:50 AM
I'm in if it fits my schedule. I'm subscribing to this so I dont miss out. The poker run would have been fun.

protour73
12-06-2009, 04:20 AM
BUMP :help!::help!::help!:

Ideas on a location??? anyone?....anyone?.....Bueller?

Need some help on this, for it to be a success!! Thanks :idea:

Bow Tie 67
12-06-2009, 06:46 AM
Well were is a central location for most?

I'm thinking woodfield area?

Shoot me a PM and we can try and PM the rest for ideas. I doubt most guys see this area to often without a subscription to this thread.

GRNOVA
12-06-2009, 08:04 AM
Chicago is close enough for me I'm in let me know when and where?

protour73
12-06-2009, 09:33 AM
:idea:

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?p=607430#post607430
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syborg tt
12-06-2009, 03:59 PM
I'm in

Chevrolaine
12-07-2009, 06:30 PM
What about the Pheasant Run Resort in St Charles? They have the drag expo there in Feb I believe.

Hooters in Schaumberg?

Project Cortez
12-08-2009, 09:12 PM
How about somewhere in naperville, seems to be a middle ground for west,south,chicago and WI?

syborg tt
12-09-2009, 06:27 AM
Naperville is good for me.

cmraman
12-09-2009, 09:34 AM
How about somewhere in naperville, seems to be a middle ground for west,south,chicago and WI?

not exactly, about 3 hours for me.

syborg tt
12-09-2009, 09:46 AM
not exactly, about 3 hours for me.

Grass Hopper you move way to far up in Wisc

You must have lots of snow right now also

not good

cmraman
12-09-2009, 01:21 PM
Grass Hopper you move way to far up in Wisc

You must have lots of snow right now also

not good

I unfortunately don't have a choice on that right now. Snow or location.

Chevrolaine
12-09-2009, 02:54 PM
Me thinks we'll never find a place to suit everyone!
You just need to pick a place Scooter and those interested will come.

Next time have it somewhere else and so on...

oestek
12-09-2009, 03:43 PM
You guys should go race karts at Chicago Indoor Racing. Get a group, save some $ that way, and have an event!

John Wright
12-10-2009, 04:38 AM
:idea:

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?p=607430#post607430
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https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showpost.php?p=608230&postcount=9

FULMNTE
12-11-2009, 05:38 PM
What about at the car museum in Volo?

Taman
12-11-2009, 05:59 PM
I'm in. I live in Sleepy Hollow which is near Elgin. I don't care where as I will enjoy any drive.

protour73
12-12-2009, 08:34 AM
35 people interested so far, great response......try to reply to this thread that I've linked
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?p=607430#post607430
.....it's tough to follow all of these different threads :seizure:

bdyman
02-01-2010, 05:56 PM
im in, i do allot of cruise nights and shows with my oldsmobile

syborg tt
02-02-2010, 09:24 AM
We could all try to meet up at one of the two shows coming up in March

bdyman
02-02-2010, 09:31 AM
like the world of wheels??

syborg tt
02-02-2010, 02:31 PM
like the world of wheels??

that would be cool

Ty & Chad Fletcher are going to be in town for the Racing Expo & we may put the 57 in the World of Wheels

Or we can all just meet at Hooters or Buffalo Wild Wings

cmraman
02-02-2010, 02:34 PM
that would be cool

Ty & Chad Fletcher are going to be in town for the Racing Expo & we may put the 57 in the World of Wheels

Or we can all just meet at Hooters or Buffalo Wild Wings

Sounds cool. hopefully that won't interfere with my trips in March.

herd546
02-24-2010, 05:15 PM
I am planning on going to the Race Expo on Sunday.

67SS
03-19-2010, 04:31 AM
I'm in cary would love to get together with other gearheads

ramlinman
01-02-2011, 05:22 PM
so the way it looks this never came about? anyone up in mchenry county that i could bounce things off with idea's ect.. on my protouring build?

protour73
01-05-2011, 04:52 PM
No it did not come about entirely!! But I still have the list of those that responded and will try to do this when the good weather comes back!! I think there would be much more interest if people could show off their rides!!

As far as bouncing ideas, just post a new thread or PM somebody!! That's what we are here for.

Route 66 Motorsports
01-24-2011, 11:13 AM
oops

mike@schwartzperformance
02-04-2011, 11:30 AM
so the way it looks this never came about? anyone up in mchenry county that i could bounce things off with idea's ect.. on my protouring build?
Here everyday. Come on over to the shop for tour or call.

SOLICIT
06-29-2011, 11:52 AM
It would be great if something does come together for the Northern IL folks.

I'd love to visit the Schwartz shop since it's so close, but afraid of what I'll agree to. Would love for my T/A to get the Schwartz treatment!!!

prine68
06-29-2011, 12:15 PM
I'm so with you on this... There's a lot of us around here, we have to get something going?

SOLICIT
06-29-2011, 01:16 PM
I'm so with you on this... There's a lot of us around here, we have to get something going?
Hey prine68! We'll be at the cruise tonight. Hope to see ya there.

protour73
07-14-2011, 04:09 AM
If you replied to this thread and want to get together with some people on this site and see them beat the snot out of their cars, go to the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet this weekend. http://www.autobahncc.com/ for the Heidt's Performance Car Challenge.

All of the participants will also be meeting up at the sponsor's facility - Heidt's Hot Rod & Musclecar Parts up in Wauconda tomorrow http://www.heidts.com/ at 3pm.

I know this is late but it's better than nothing!!!

Bow Tie 67
07-14-2011, 05:32 AM
Scott I'm participating we have to make sure we introduce ourselves. Matt

protour73
07-14-2011, 09:17 AM
Scott I'm participating we have to make sure we introduce ourselves. Matt

Yea, Matt......I just found you know Darrin!!

Geeka99
09-20-2011, 12:58 PM
Well Summers gone, any cruise nights or shows left ??
Western Burbs


Don

dontlifttoshift
09-20-2011, 02:02 PM
hunnert car pileup......just kidding, I'll be there though.

Car shows are lame.... http://www.scca-chicago.com/solo/index.html

I won't be at the one on the 25th but we will be attending the two day event October 15th and 16th

Donny

Das Boot
03-29-2012, 06:22 AM
Hate to drag up an old post but as a newb to the forum, Chi-town & P/T was wondering if anything is in the works with y'all local folks?

Thanks

AmKenpo1
05-14-2012, 03:50 PM
I'm with Das Boot, what's happening in Chi-Town. I'm moving back to the Northside from AZ and was hoping to find the cruise nights. Already thinking of heading over to MI for the Motorstate event.

Thanks
Wil.

syborg tt
05-14-2012, 06:09 PM
Plenty of Cruise nights in the Chicagoland Area.

Lemont, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Hill Side and many more.

kochevy67
05-15-2012, 08:08 PM
Hillside? Oh and if you want to go to Elmhurst make sure you get there early because all the new Corvettes are there staking their spots out.

Das Boot
05-15-2012, 08:38 PM
Found this list of cruises & shows: http://www.drivechicago.com/carshows.aspx#cruise
Maybe we'll see some of y'all around.

syborg tt
05-16-2012, 08:50 AM
Friday I will be in Downers Grove with the Bumble Bee Camaro if anyone want's to meet up

AmKenpo1
05-16-2012, 03:25 PM
That's what I was looking for, ask and you shall receive, thanks guys. I hope I get to meet some of you when I get back. I forget about the Elmhurst show, is that the one that was out side of Al's Hobbys?

Wil.

silver69
05-23-2012, 09:12 AM
When does Lemont start?

no bags
05-23-2012, 05:38 PM
I will be in Downers Grove this Friday. Missed last weeks opener and heard that it was packed. By far one of the best weekly cruises around. Always a couple of hundred cars

Bob

silver69
05-24-2012, 12:07 PM
Car is apart now hopefully in a week or two I will have it back together, hope to see some of you guys out there. Plainfield, Lemont , Christ church in Lemont.

Joe

Das Boot
06-01-2012, 12:34 PM
Checked out Mt Prospect last Saturday. Got there around 8:00, about 25-30 cars still there. Not a big place, might be room for maybe 100 cars. We'll head that way again soon.

Went by Firehouse Steak & Lemonade (Roosevelt & Central area) but not a single car or sign of anything going on there.

Went to the show @ Hoolihan's in Naperville on Sunday, several nice rides and the Food @ Hoolihan's isn't too shabby.

Not sure if/where we'll head this weekend.

protour73
06-02-2012, 03:43 PM
When does Lemont start?

Starts this week.........

Lemont Legends
Cruise Night 2012 Schedule
Date Feature
6/6 Calling All Cars
6/13 Street Rod
6/20 Chevy
6/27 Ford
7/11 Convertible
7/18 Mopar
7/25 Buick
8/1 Olds
8/8 Pontiac
8/15 Custom Truck
8/22 Emergency Vehicles


Car is apart now hopefully in a week or two I will have it back together, hope to see some of you guys out there. Plainfield, Lemont , Christ church in Lemont.

JoeI think I'll be at Plainfield this Tuesday for the first time this year

Should be out at Morris next Saturday June 9th http://www.morriscruisenight.com/cruise-dates ...... usually 800+ cars at this one!!

Das Boot
06-14-2012, 03:23 PM
There's an open house at Finish Line Perf in Naperville on Saturday.

http://www.flp2win.com/

Jano4
06-14-2012, 04:40 PM
There's an open house at Finish Line Perf in Naperville on Saturday.

I should be there in my 2000 Z28. Hopefully I can talk to some people about the boost issues that nobody can seem to figure out.

I was also at Lemont last week and last night. Tends to be the best out of all the weekly cruise nights.

AmKenpo1
06-16-2012, 01:39 PM
Is anyone going up to Road America next weekend? It looks like it will be busy up there, the Rolex cars will be there and I think Nascar.

silver69
06-20-2012, 07:37 AM
Was out at plainfield last night pretty good turn out with the heat.

Joe

bikefreak600
08-14-2012, 02:57 PM
was any body from here at freeport IL cruise night? i saw a few nice protouring theme cars there..

SOLICIT
08-14-2012, 08:07 PM
was any body from here at freeport IL cruise night? i saw a few nice protouring theme cars there..

Yup. Had the Carousel Red (orange) 76 Trans Am there, in the East Lot.

bikefreak600
08-15-2012, 05:19 PM
Yup. Had the Carousel Red (orange) 76 Trans Am there, in the East Lot.
no ****, we looked at your car too ! my son loves trans am's. that red/white cobra was nice too, but my fav car there was that white/purple ford coupe. i wish i would have asked before hand if anyone was going to be there.

charlie79z28
12-24-2012, 08:00 PM
Naperville/lisle area, 1979 z28 in the midst of being built (PTFB suspension and chassis bracing, 388 sbc, t56, wilwood brakes) and 1994 mustang gt. I run Chicago region scca and tristate autox with the mustang

Windy City Chevelle
05-27-2013, 03:18 PM
What's the 2013 schedule looking like

Das Boot
05-31-2013, 07:08 AM
What's the 2013 schedule looking like

http://www.drivechicago.com/carshows#cruise

http://www.doublekproductions.com/cruisenights/

I'm debating between Downers Grove & Palantine for tonight.

syborg tt
05-31-2013, 07:53 AM
I will be in the Downers tonight with the Bumble Bee


http://www.drivechicago.com/carshows#cruise

http://www.doublekproductions.com/cruisenights/

I'm debating between Downers Grove & Palantine for tonight.

Das Boot
05-31-2013, 08:08 AM
Just checked the weather and it doesn't look pretty. I've got a bum wiper switch so if we make it out we'll just be in the DD not Buferd. :(

silver69
06-01-2013, 08:48 AM
Tuesday nights in Plainfield is a nice Cruise night.

Joe

Gary's66
06-05-2013, 04:49 AM
Just thought I would chim in about Thursday nights at a place called Braurer house in Lombard (rt 53 and N ave). All kinds of rides from rat rods to muscle cars and a ton of motorcycles.
Looks like I'll be heading to Downers Friday and try to get out to Morris Saturday night. Two great places to hang out this weekend.
And if you like to get up early on Saturday mornings, theirs a little get together at the Dunkin Donuts in Danada Square, Wheaton where a few of us stop in and hang. It's only from 7-9 so the dew will be gone by the time you get home to cut the grass and get other chores done before going to Morris!
Gary

riles
06-14-2013, 07:49 AM
I know Downers Grove is always a good spot on Fridays, but has anyone been to the cruise night in Tinley Park @ the Steak and Shake?

Toadman
06-14-2013, 08:32 AM
Haven't been to Steak and Shake, but I've been to the Thursday cruise night in downtown Tinley several times. It's really nice with lots of cars, music, and food available.

silver69
06-15-2013, 07:50 AM
Steak and Shake always has a pretty good turn out.

riles
07-18-2013, 08:44 AM
For any Chi-town guys. Great car show with some high end builds in Palos Hts today. Location is 123rd/Harlem and goes for several blocks both sides of the street. Possibly the best show in the area and its only once a year, third Thurs. in July.

epeterson
09-25-2013, 07:01 PM
Im in grayslake, I'll meet with you guys. I have a pro touring Black 1987 Buick Regal we4 edition