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Oak Brook’s Father’s Day Show 2013

Posted on 06/22/2013 by gsghert01
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Separated at birth …

Posted on 06/22/2013 by gsghert01

These 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victorias are gorgeous machines. Jerry’s turquoise and white one has a 292 V-8, which was bored out to 302, and the transmission is an automatic. Bill’s red and white one has a 312 Thunderbird motor … Continue reading →

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Joe ‘Elvis’ Concert 6-20-2013

Posted on 06/21/2013 by gsghert01

As I was late arriving at Westchester, I missed Joe ‘Elvis’ Tirrito’s (see his website) first set. Some of the Elvis tunes he sang are at this link. His second set was titled ‘Gone Country’ and for the first time tonite he … Continue reading →

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Bensenville 6-19-2013 Cruise Nite

Posted on 06/20/2013 by gsghert01

It was a grand night and we were entrertained by a Chicago tribute band called Chicago Tribute Anthology. Their performance included these tunes. Here’s my teaser photo gallery. Bill bought this gorgeous, restored original 1955 Ford Crown Victoria on October … Continue reading →

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Westchester 6-17-2013

Posted on 06/19/2013 by gsghert01

The Cruise Night had to contend with a Blackhawks game and the threat of rain, which actually rolled in about 7:30; but I did get a plenty of pictures. The band was The Screamin’ End some of the rockabilly and … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Lyons 6-16-2013

Posted on 06/18/2013 by gsghert01

Just South of the Culvers and across the street from the fire station was the Lyons Fathers Day car show on 6-16-2013. Showcase Classics ran the show and awards; some of the music they streamed from satellite radio is here. … Continue reading →

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Lombard 6-15-2013

Posted on 06/18/2013 by gsghert01

The Lombard entertainment was provided by No Big Deal and a few of the songs performed are here. I haven’t seen Mike’s 1963 Corvette split-window coupe since July 24th in 2012 but it was parked on St. Charles and I … Continue reading →

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Downers Grove 6-14-2013

Posted on 06/16/2013 by gsghert01

Featured cars on Curtis tonight were air-cooled vehicles including Corvairs, VW’s and Porsches. The Corvair club gave me a mug; many thanks guys. I don’t often drink beer, but when I do I prefer Leine’s in a Corvair enthusiast’s mug. … Continue reading →

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Lombard 6-08-2013

Posted on 06/14/2013 by gsghert01

This was the Cruise Night season kickoff show in Lombard because it rained on June 1st. The cruisers made up for that and the Cadillac club came early and congregated at the bank. The entertainment was the band Roc Reation … Continue reading →

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Westchester 6-10-2013

Posted on 06/13/2013 by gsghert01

We listened to oldies music performed by the band, It’s About Time. Four cars ‘lit it up’  by shooting flames from modified exhaust pipes. A spark plug in installed in the pipe and gas is dumped in by choking the … Continue reading →

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