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Racer
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From: ingleside illinois
Thank's guys for all the help.Just got the monster motor finally done except a few fittings-fired her up tonight-holy _ _ _ _.I thought my 468 big block was mean,this thing is down right scary.Cant wait for the cruise,should be a good time.[IMG]
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From: Forsyth Illinois
Can't wait to see the car in person.I have had MANY 74s.
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Racer
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From: ingleside illinois
No i think i'll be trailering it-i have only trailered the car 3 times in 20 yrs,but with the new motor i dont want to sing it for an hour and a half at 3-3800rpm on the highway.I'm sure it would be a pretty song but not worth 10 grand to hear it.After unraveling it from hibernation i've noticed some stress cracks in the paint are coming thru.I'll have to srtip and paint over the winter,but its a driver not a show car.Dam doesnt that rubber hose from the intake to the waterpump stick out,i cannot find a stainless 90 bend to fit it-dammit.
Last edited by corvette744; May 10, 2008 at 07:46 AM.
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From: Millington Illinois
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
If someone can get tickets we could do a 50/50 drawing where people buy tickets like 10 for 5 bucks and you split the full amount and pick a winner the winning ticket gets half the cash the rest goes to the family (charity) just a thought?
or raffle a part with the proceeds goin to the family, but like mentioned before it wont just be c3`s??
or raffle a part with the proceeds goin to the family, but like mentioned before it wont just be c3`s??
Safety Car
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From: Forsyth Illinois
Please...explain this to me????50/50 is just a raffle where the winner gets 50%,and the family in need of some help gets 50%?I am asking to know if I need to round up some prizes for the winner,and if I do....I need your all's help...PLEASE...w/what to get since it just won't be C3s?
Looking forward to seeing you all,and getting to meet everyone.
Tony....where is the closest campgrounds there?I am bringing my worker,and his fiancee',and we are going to crash in tents.hell....I may sleep in the car,or invite myself down to your place,and crash in your front yard!!!!
Looking forward to seeing you all,and getting to meet everyone.
Tony....where is the closest campgrounds there?I am bringing my worker,and his fiancee',and we are going to crash in tents.hell....I may sleep in the car,or invite myself down to your place,and crash in your front yard!!!!
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From: Millington Illinois
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Please...explain this to me????50/50 is just a raffle where the winner gets 50%,and the family in need of some help gets 50%?I am asking to know if I need to round up some prizes for the winner,and if I do....I need your all's help...PLEASE...w/what to get since it just won't be C3s?
Looking forward to seeing you all,and getting to meet everyone.
Looking forward to seeing you all,and getting to meet everyone.
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Racer
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From: ingleside illinois
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Burning Brakes
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From: LaMoille Illinois
Please...explain this to me????50/50 is just a raffle where the winner gets 50%,and the family in need of some help gets 50%?I am asking to know if I need to round up some prizes for the winner,and if I do....I need your all's help...PLEASE...w/what to get since it just won't be C3s?
Looking forward to seeing you all,and getting to meet everyone.
Tony....where is the closest campgrounds there?I am bringing my worker,and his fiancee',and we are going to crash in tents.hell....I may sleep in the car,or invite myself down to your place,and crash in your front yard!!!!
Looking forward to seeing you all,and getting to meet everyone.
Tony....where is the closest campgrounds there?I am bringing my worker,and his fiancee',and we are going to crash in tents.hell....I may sleep in the car,or invite myself down to your place,and crash in your front yard!!!!
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Racer
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From: Streator Illinois
There is no camping at Mathessien State Park.
The Starved Rock campground is a few miles off of Rt. 71 east of the southern park entrance.
Illini State park 15-20 miles east of the park has 2 separate campgrounds. One has electric sites and quite a few non electric heavily wooded sites. Both have access to a shower house.
The other campground is non electric and no shower house but lots of space and grassy areas.
I think there is also a KOA or Jellystone a little ways north of the Utica exit off of Interstate 80.
There is also a private campground called White Oak campground very close to the western Starved Rock entrance but I think mostly or even all campsites are for permanent RV's etc. I'm not sure they have campsites for transient campers but maybe a search would find a phone number or website.
Terry
The Starved Rock campground is a few miles off of Rt. 71 east of the southern park entrance.
Illini State park 15-20 miles east of the park has 2 separate campgrounds. One has electric sites and quite a few non electric heavily wooded sites. Both have access to a shower house.
The other campground is non electric and no shower house but lots of space and grassy areas.
I think there is also a KOA or Jellystone a little ways north of the Utica exit off of Interstate 80.
There is also a private campground called White Oak campground very close to the western Starved Rock entrance but I think mostly or even all campsites are for permanent RV's etc. I'm not sure they have campsites for transient campers but maybe a search would find a phone number or website.
Terry
Last edited by tnovot; May 27, 2008 at 09:08 PM. Reason: correct typo
Safety Car
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From: Forsyth Illinois
Thanks fellas......if all else fails...looks like I am sharing a couch w/Tony's dog.
I am going to have my worker,and his fiancee' w/me,so we will probably hit a campgrounds,or I will get us rroms at the Days Inn where I usually stay when we go to Starved Rock...they have a pool!!!!!!And...a a jacuzzi!
I will see ya all Saturday!
I am going to have my worker,and his fiancee' w/me,so we will probably hit a campgrounds,or I will get us rroms at the Days Inn where I usually stay when we go to Starved Rock...they have a pool!!!!!!And...a a jacuzzi! I will see ya all Saturday!
Racer
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From: Glenview IL
Wish I would have caught this post last week. Just tore all the front suspension out of the '68 over the holiday weekend. 
Would have waited till this Sunday had I seen this.
Oh well. Have fun fellas. Maybe next time.
~Rich
Would have waited till this Sunday had I seen this.
Oh well. Have fun fellas. Maybe next time.
~Rich
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From: McHenry Illinois
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From: Millington Illinois
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Please...explain this to me????50/50 is just a raffle where the winner gets 50%,and the family in need of some help gets 50%?I am asking to know if I need to round up some prizes for the winner,and if I do....I need your all's help...PLEASE...w/what to get since it just won't be C3s?
Looking forward to seeing you all,and getting to meet everyone.
Tony....where is the closest campgrounds there?I am bringing my worker,and his fiancee',and we are going to crash in tents.hell....I may sleep in the car,or invite myself down to your place,and crash in your front yard!!!!
Looking forward to seeing you all,and getting to meet everyone.
Tony....where is the closest campgrounds there?I am bringing my worker,and his fiancee',and we are going to crash in tents.hell....I may sleep in the car,or invite myself down to your place,and crash in your front yard!!!!
Funeral is Sat @ 11.00. I will be there for the 50/50 raffle but will be late. If someone wants to pick the ball up for early arrivals I am a mile or two off Rt 71 and can meet them with the flyers and tickets.
Burning Brakes
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From: LaMoille Illinois
Hey guys, Bad news. My sister in law passed away @ 45 years old. Funeral is Sat @ 11.00. I will be there for the 50/50 raffle but will be late. If someone wants to pick the ball up for early arrivals I am a mile or two off Rt 71 and can meet them with the flyers and tickets.
Funeral is Sat @ 11.00. I will be there for the 50/50 raffle but will be late. If someone wants to pick the ball up for early arrivals I am a mile or two off Rt 71 and can meet them with the flyers and tickets.If no one else can pick up the tickets etc. . call me and i may be able to swing over and get them as im in sublette and your in sandwich correct?? I will pm you my number!
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
First off SORRY for your loss man!! I know the feeling i just had to bury my sisters husband tuesday!! I`ve known him since i was 8 and im 39 now he was like another brother to me!!
If no one else can pick up the tickets etc. . call me and i may be able to swing over and get them as im in sublette and your in sandwich correct?? I will pm you my number!
If no one else can pick up the tickets etc. . call me and i may be able to swing over and get them as im in sublette and your in sandwich correct?? I will pm you my number!
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Sorry for your loss mako.....I was at a funeral yesterday myself.
Tony....you have this covered,bud?I am still working the gremlins out on the progressive linkage,and trailoring the vett,but can leave earlier,or go different route to swing by,if need be.
If this is going to be from noon to 5pm,then you coming around 1-2pm might not be so bad Mako....it will give the guys a chance to get there from their different locations.
217-330-7425,or my cell is 217-848-1614.I am planning to leave early,so I can come a different route,or.....get up there,unload,and race over in the vette......
Again....sorry about your loss.
Tony....you have this covered,bud?I am still working the gremlins out on the progressive linkage,and trailoring the vett,but can leave earlier,or go different route to swing by,if need be.
If this is going to be from noon to 5pm,then you coming around 1-2pm might not be so bad Mako....it will give the guys a chance to get there from their different locations.
217-330-7425,or my cell is 217-848-1614.I am planning to leave early,so I can come a different route,or.....get up there,unload,and race over in the vette......
Again....sorry about your loss.
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From: Millington Illinois
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Sorry for your loss mako.....I was at a funeral yesterday myself.
Tony....you have this covered,bud?I am still working the gremlins out on the progressive linkage,and trailoring the vett,but can leave earlier,or go different route to swing by,if need be.
If this is going to be from noon to 5pm,then you coming around 1-2pm might not be so bad Mako....it will give the guys a chance to get there from their different locations.
217-330-7425,or my cell is 217-848-1614.I am planning to leave early,so I can come a different route,or.....get up there,unload,and race over in the vette......
Again....sorry about your loss.
Tony....you have this covered,bud?I am still working the gremlins out on the progressive linkage,and trailoring the vett,but can leave earlier,or go different route to swing by,if need be.
If this is going to be from noon to 5pm,then you coming around 1-2pm might not be so bad Mako....it will give the guys a chance to get there from their different locations.
217-330-7425,or my cell is 217-848-1614.I am planning to leave early,so I can come a different route,or.....get up there,unload,and race over in the vette......
Again....sorry about your loss.