Summer 2016 Newsletter
1st Sunday Cruise Night May 16th June Car of the Month Ed & Glenda Anderson’s 1961 Chevy
Pete Todo’s Museum trip April 16th Peace Memorial Retirement Home June 11th
Contact List
Board Members John Moscato President 708-301-8899 Rich Renkas Vice-President Sharen Moscato Secretary / Publication Director 708-301-8899 Robert O’Donnell Treasurer 708-388-1487
Directors Matt Dallio Director 630-243-8772 George Heslop Jr. Director 708-268-4155 Carol O’Donnell Director 708-388-1487 Bob Lamont Director 630-257-8997 Jack VanEck Director 773-239-3240 Carl Wilkes Sr. Director [email protected] Committee Members Dave O’Leary Web Master 708-203-2645 Ralph Rocco Events Co-ordinator 630-257-8583 L.C.C.C. Website is lemontclassiccarclub.org
Club Jackets For Sale
We still have some of the club jackets which are black in color with white stripes on the bottom and a detachable hood in assorted sizes at $40.00 and they do run a little small so you need to order a larger size than you usually wear. We also have a new style jacket which is black with blue lettering and graphics. These jackets run pretty true to size. The M, L, and X-Large sizes are $42.00, the XX-Large size is $45.00 and the XXX-Large size is $48.00. You can come out and try one on for size to see what fits. Call Sharen @ 708-301-8899 to buy one. Our jacket stock is running out so get your jacket now. LCCC Sweatshirts for Sale
The Lemont Classic Car Club also has some royal blue sweatshirt jackets with a hood and a full zipper up the front for sale. We currently only have a few of these jackets left in size X-large but we can order more if our members want them. If you wish to place an order for a sweatshirt in your size call and when we get enough people to sign up we will reorder. The price is $22.00. Call Sharen @ 708-301-8899 to order a sweatshirt jacket. We also have club hats available in various colors for $5.00 each.
Page 2 Drag Plaques Are Still Available
The Lemont Classic Car Club had Drag Plaques made with our club name and logo on them. The plaque attaches to you back license plate or bumper and is approximately 5" X 9" in size. They are made of Cast Aluminum and can be painted to match your car. The price is $18.00 . We ordered 60 Drag Plaques and we only have 3 remaining. If you wish to purchase one please do it quickly because when they are gone they are gone. We will not be ordering any more. The Lemont Classic Car Club paid the $100.00 set up fee and the shipping charges so the plaques are being sold at cost with no additional charges. For more information. Call Sharen @ 708-301-8899. Calendar Of Events
. Saturday, July 2nd, We return to our Saturday Cruise Nights from 5 to 8 PM. Please DO NOT arrive before 4:30 PM at per Big R’s request... Saturday, July 16th, Outing to the Smith Crossing Retirement Home from 10 to 2 PM, they are asking for only 10 to 12 vehicles and free lunch call Sharen @708-301-8899 to sign up. Thanks. Saturday, August 6th, Date for our “Little Cruisers” Charity Car Show.....Rain Date Aug 13th, 4 to 8 PM Registration opens at 3 PM $20.00 per car Free T- Shirt and medallion for the first 150 vehicles. Saturday, August 27th, Donate-A-Dollar Night for Big Run Wolf Ranch at 6 PM, Donation $1.00 Per car Sunday, August 28th, Free Annual Club Picnic all current members and their immediate family are invited to attend. Noon to 4 PM. Mark your calendars. Saturday, Sept. 3rd, Change Cruise Night time to 4 to 7 PM because it gets dark earlier. Saturday, Sept. 24th, Last Saturday Cruise Night at the “Big R” Saturday, Oct. 1st, The Homer Expo at Hadley school from 9 to 2 PM Free see website.
Watch the club website at lemontclassiccarclub.org for updates and more information. We are also on Facebook now with up dates on canceled Cruise nights because of increment weather. We Need Volunteers !!! On Saturday, May 14th, we will be starting our 2016 Cruise Night season. This year we are hoping that more of our members will be willing to volunteer a couple of hours per night once a month to help keep these Cruise Nights running smooth. We have positions open for: set up and tear down, working the registration desk, parking lot pick up, helping to park the vehicles both show cars and spectators cars, collecting the $1.00 on our Donate-A-Dollar nights (only 2 are scheduled), and 50/50 on nights when Bob and Carol will not be in attendance to name a few. If you could volunteer for one or more nights it would be greatly appreciated. These are not difficult jobs however they are necessary to keep our Cruise nights going. Please find some time to volunteer you services and get involved in your car club!!! Please let Sharen know when you are available to work by calling 708-301-8899 or signing up the week before you are planning to help. Thank You! Page 3 Businesses And Services Within The Club
1. Boat, Jet Ski, etc. Repair and Winterizing Call Kyle @ 708-301-8899. Trained mechanic for all engines, out drives, instruments plus interior & exterior repairs and reconditioning. Trailer repair also available. 2. Autobahn USA, Inc. Your Auto Transportation Specialists. If you need to move a vehicle (enclosed or open transportation available) call Tom in Lemont @ 630-257-1184 or Toll Free 888-458-9052. Tom also has vintage vehicles available to hire for weddings or special occasions. Call for rates. 3. Sam’s Storage is affiliated with Autobahn USA, Inc. is offering storage for your car, boat, RV or jet ski on location in Lemont. Now offering a $125.00 per month special on an enclosed 24"x 8' garage with a one year commitment. Call Sam @ 630-257-1184 for more details 4. Rick’s Sandblasting in Lemont for all your sandblasting needs. No job is too big or to small. Call Rick @ 708-508-0906. Rick also has Pumpkins for Halloween and Christmas Trees and Wreaths (in season) 13332 S. Bell Road, Lemont, Illinois. 5. All-Pro Specialty Products a complete line of polishing equipment as well as all Zephyr Polish Products. Call Dennis Secara @ 630-362-2657 if you wish to purchase any of these products. 6. Jasonn Pellegrin is making custom wooden signs for your show cars and more. They are professionally designed by Jasonn himself. If you would like more information call Jasonn @ 630-750-8016 or E- Mail him at [email protected]. 7. Olson Insurance Group Antique, Classic and Street Rod auto insurance Representing American Hobbiest ,American Collectors, J.C, Taylor and Haggerty Insurance. Contact Barry Zalane CPCU @ Mailtoz:[email protected] 708-636-8484 X-3088. 8. The Natural Gas Company supplies Natural Gas to any building or structure using a commrcial gas meter. Call Dale @ 630-530-0365 for more information. 9. Scotts Garage, Inc. For your Classic, Performance & everyday vehicles service. We do all mechanical & electrical (no paint or body) work. You name it. We stand by the work we do. Near 127th and Cicero, Alsip, Illinois 708-396-2080 & ask for Scott or Paul. Www.scottsgarage.net Or [email protected]
Special Discounts For Club Members Only
Lemont Classic Car Club brings it’s members yet another special benefit that is yours for just being a card carrying member. To enjoy the discounts available to you year around at the following businesses simply present your up to date membership card. The discounts are valid on all purchases at any time as described below: 1. Chesdan’s Pizzeria & Grille 15755 S. Bell Road Homer Glen 10% 2. Nicks Barbecue 15800 S. Bell Road Homer Glen 10% 3. Discount Tire Company 14011 S. Bell Road Homer Glen see flyer for rates 4. Mark’s Custom Auto Interiors 21968 Howell Drive New Lenox 10% 5. Access Mini Storage 15425 W.167th Street Lockport Discount on rate 6. Surfire Auto Parts 125th State Street Lemont Dealers Cost 7. Ace Hardware 12121 W. 159th Street Homer Glen 10% on non-sale items 8. Baumanns Powder Coating & Metal Fabrication 708-525-9408 Club members get 20% off 9. Scott’s Garage Inc. 12629 S. Kroll Dr. Alsip 10% off for club members
**** Discount Tire has a special club discount ****** These are the sponsors that participate in our club discount offers. Please shop these businesses!! continued on page 5 Page 4
Classified Ads
For Sale: FORD Parts, Engines 289-302 complete or parts, Trans, C4, C6, FMX, A.O.D.’s. Also 72-79 F150 parts, No Rust Fenders, inner fender wells, core support and mechanical parts.. Call Al @ 815-690-0343.
For Sale: New Racing Power Hood Scoop for single four barrel R dual four barrel. $90.00. New Ford Cobra lack Crinkle Finish Air Cleaner 13", $30.00. Mopar 383 Motor built in 1969 #2468130. Not torn apart, with engine stand, $350.00. Big Block K-frame with skid plate, $300.00. 72-73 Challenger grill, $50.00. 440 In-take manifold #2806178, $50.00. Exhaust manifold # 2532464 and # 2463107, $50.00 for both. Challenger bumper bracket, passenger side, $35.00 Call John @ 708-802-9575
For Sale: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach I, Tribute to a “71" Boss, 351 Q code, 4 speed, Posi, Staggered Shocks. Deluxe Blue Interior and Full Console with full factory gauges, tinted glass. Body Acapulco Blue with Argent (silver) stripe paint scheme, body perfect with new paint and stripes. Exhaust, tires, shocks etc. very good. Extra orig. set of “73" Ford alum. Mags. Asking $22,500.00 Call John @ 708-301-8899
For Sale: 1991 Cadillac Allante Convertible, original Black with Black leather interior. Black Soft top and Black Hard top (comes with stand) Drives like new. Excellent Condition inside and out. Recent new Battery, Radiator and Alternator. Always Stored in winter. Great Car. $14,000.00.B.O. Call Joe for more information @ 708-349-2697.
For Sale: 1991 Ford Mustang GT Convertible, White with Black top. California car, No Rust. Recient Cloth top, Carpeting & Interior. Rebuilt 5-Speed trans with New Clutch, Flow Master Exhaust. Excellent Condition. Asking $7,500.00 O.B.O. Call Bill @ 815-351-3874 for more information
For Sale: Power seat mechanism, for driver’s bucket seat, from 76 Olds Cutlass, should fit other 73-77 GM intermediates. Used, $50. Coil springs for 77-79 Olds 98, Buick Electra, others. MOOG #6363, little used, in box, $50. Fuel pump, NOS, AC Delco #40987. For 70’s Chevy pickup, others, in box, $25. Master cylinder, Ford #F4TZ-2140 GX, rebuilt, in box, $25. Master cylinder, GM? Casting #82CFD-2-180-06812, $25. Alternator for 93 Dakota, rebuilt, used little, $20. Alternator for 94 Dodge Intrepid, also 93-97 Chrysler Concorde, New Yorker, and Jeep Eagle, used $10. Pair of M/T aluminum rocker covers for 289/302, used $50. Intake Manifold, 4 barrel, for 289, Holley Street Dominator, polished aluminum, used but like new $150. Several P225/75/R15 tires and a few other 15" and also 14". 4–P225/60/ R16 tires, Ladder rack for Van $25.00, 1970" 15" Cutlass Rally Wheel with trim $25.00, (4) Mercedes Benz wheels for 02-05 C230, C240, 5 twin-spoke style, 16 X 7, 5 bolts on 112mm bolt circle. Part No. 2034010202, ET37 21538, may fit other models. Have worn P205/55R16 tires on them. No curb scrapes. $250/all. Call Jim @ 630-257-2385 for more information.
For Sale: Assorted C5 Corvette Parts Very Reasonable or Best Offer. For more information call Jim @ 815-485-3049.
For Sale: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible, Completely Restored. 200 cu. in. 6 Cyl engine totally rebuilt, 3 speed manual transmission on floor, new clutch, Red with Black interior and top. Drive anywhere. Asking $22,500.00 Call Frank @ 312-671-1300. Continued on page 6 Page 5 For Sale: Flowmaster Muffler Part # 943-040, 2 ½ “ opening, 1 muffler $50.00 or both for $75.00 call Jim @ 815-260-5376.
For Sale: 18 Foot 2015 Car Trailer with Dove Tail, 3,500 # per axle load. 12 volt power winch with Battery case, 4 new tires and 8 “D” rings for tie down. $3,200.00 O.B.O. Call Jerry Edge for more information @ 708-218-2615.
For Sale: Brand New 2 Ton portable Engine Hoist and Engine stand $200.00 Call Gene @ 773-502-1463
For Sale: 20" Bridgestone SUV– Truck Tires. Came off new Toyota SUV with only 1,200 miles on them. Asking $200.00 each or best offer. Call Ralph @ 630-257-8583
Club Dues Are Past Due For 2016
Dues for 2016 were due on January 1st, 2016. A regular membership is $20.00, an additional spouse or family member is $10.00 and we now have a Senior discount of $10.00 for anyone who is age 70 or older. If you joined the club after September of 2015 and already have a yellow membership card you are already paid for this year. Your dues entitles you to a Club Newsletter 4 times a year, a free Club T-Shirt when you first join, our Club Picnic for you and your immediate family free, free ads in our Club Newsletter, special discounts all year from some of our sponsors (see newsletter) and special Club events like the trip to the Chicago Auto Show in February for Free. Trust me, you get your $20.00 back in benefits. So keep your Club Newsletter coming by sending in you dues right away. If your dues are not paid up you will NOT receive your Newsletters any more. Mail it to: Lemont Classic Car Club 12302 Lakeview Trail Homer Glen, Illinois 60491 Or bring it out to our Monday night meeting.
Newsletter Changes For 2016
Due to the rising cost of stamps and the fact that from December thru April we don’t have many events we are changing the Newsletter format to be printed 4 times a year in Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter editions and anyone wishing to read the Newsletter on line instead of on paper please let Sharen know. This will help save the club some money too. We will now be on line as usual at lemontclassiccarclub.org and we will also be on Facebook and twitter. Our new facebook address is https://facebook.comLemontCCC. This will let us update all information for our cruise nights in case it rains and if we need to cancel that nights show and we will have all new information on up coming events posted much quicker. Thanks to Carl Wilkes, George Heslop, Dave O’Leary, Carol O’Donnell and Bill Burns for bringing the Lemont Car Club into the 21st century with facebook and twitter.
Automotive Books For Sale, Proceeds To Benefit Club Charities A Lemont Classic Car Club member has donated his personal collection of Automotive Books to benefit the club charities. The collection includes: “Motor’s Manual Collection” approx. 20, Chilton Manuals, approx. 12 covering several years, 40 Ford Manuals from 1974 to 1996, 5 Olds Manuals, 1984 to 1992, 17 Volkswagon, Datsun, Honda & Nissan Manuals, 1974 to 1993, 12 Assorted Cadillac, Chevrolet & Dodge Manuals, 3 Mitchell Collision Estimate Books, 1 Domestic & 2 Imports, 5 Toyota Manuals, 1970 to 1992, 3 Light Truck & Van Manuals, 1980 to 1994, 2 Truck engine tune-up Manuals, 1985 to 1994, and much more on breaks, ignition, wiring and tech services. See website for full list and call John @ 708-301-8899 to make offer on any individual books or whole collection Page 6 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Chuck Richter 1987 Chevy Monte Carlo SS Marc Nelson 2015 Ford Mustang GT Verene Jirgl 1955 Ford Crown Victoria Richard Bieruta 1956 Chevy 210 4Dr. Alfredo Hernandez 2016 Ford Mustang GT 350 Al Heiden 1979 Buick Regal George Phillips 2002 Ford Thunderbird Sam Fiaccato Sr. 1968 Dodge Charger Grhlberto Celis 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Joseph Jochemczyk 1940 Ford Tudor Gary Karn 1971 Chevy Monte Carlo Casey Rincon 1979 Buick Electra Larry Overbey 1970 AMC AMX Debbie Secara 1994 Ford Mustang Convertible Patrick DiCianni Chad Alfano 2002 Mustang Saleen Extreme convertible Welcome to the Lemont Classic Car Club!! We are glad that you joined us and hope you will come out to our club events!
Spring Outing to Pete Todo’s Museum
On Saturday, April 16th, The Lemont Classic Car Club ventured out to Hobart, Indiana to visit Pete Todo’s private museum. If you have not been with us when we visited this museum before you missed a great afternoon. Pete has everything from a Duesenberg and motor cycles to a collection of neon clocks and much, much more. Pete is such a gracious host!! He is there to answer questions and tell us of his adventures at many auctions for cars as well as collectable memorabilia. This was the second time we have visited Pete’s and I’m sure we will be going back again probably next spring. When we go back be sure you sign up for this event, you won’t be sorry. Page 7
First Sunday Night Cruise Well Attended
On Sunday, May 15th , we held our first Sunday Night Cruise at the “Big R” from 4 to 7 PM. Approximately 81 vehicles came out in the chilly May weather. We hosted 6 Sunday Cruise Nights to start the 2016 season and then we moved to Saturday Nights from 5 to 8 PM our usual scheduled time on July 2nd. Attendance was very good for our Sunday nights considering how many people said that Sunday was their family day and how they spent time visiting relatives. On Saturday, July 9th at 5:30 PM, we will be hosting our first Donate-A-Dollar night with Jim Nesci and his Cold Blooded Creatures coming out to give a seminar to all of our cruisers. Jim is always informative with his talks about his critters. On Saturday, August 27th at 6:00 PM, John Basile from Big Run Wolf Ranch will be at our cruise night for the second Donate-A-Dollar night with his wolves, coyote, Winston the woodchuck, his skunk and who knows what other surprises John might have up his sleeve. So come out and join in the fun It’s only $1.00 per vehicle.
Past Activities for the Month of June
On Saturday, June 11th, we were invited to come out to Peace Memorial Village for a small car show for their residents. We had approximately 20 vehicles come out and enjoy the day. The grills were going and hot dogs were being served as we listened to music from a DJ. The people from Peace Memorial appreciated us coming out so much that they donated $200.00 to us for our “Little Cruisers” Christmas Party. Thank you so much Peace Memorial Village for the donation and Thank You everyone for coming out to this event.
On Saturday, June 4th, we were invited to come out to the Grand Re-Opening of the Jewel/Osco store at 131st and LaGrange Road in Palos Park. The DRIVE radio station was also there. This Jewel has presented us with gift certificates for our Charity Car Shows for the last 2 years. We always need to give back to the people that take care of us. Thank you to everyone that came out to this event on such short notice.
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On Saturday, June 25th, we attended the Homer Township Independence Day Parade. We reached another record this year with 16 vehicles in the parade line-up. We really appreciate everyone giving up their morning to join in this event. We always have a good time at the parade. This year it was a little warm but all of our vehicles made it through the parade route without any trouble. Thanks everyone for coming out. Hope to see you all again next year and maybe a few more people will get involved so we can set a new record.
On Saturday, June 18th, we were again invited to The Pointe At Kilpatrick, in Crestwood. We have been coming here for about 6 years and the residents always enjoy viewing our cars. We had a wonderful lunch with Pulled Pork and Beef sandwiches, french fries, onion rings, cold slaw and ice cream and the entertainment was the Traverso Singers whom we have seen in the past. This is always a special day full of fun. A special Thank You to everyone that attended this event.
Cars Of The Month
We have already chosen two cars of the month for this 2016 Car Cruise season. Our first car of the month was chosen by the Assistant Manager of the Big R on May 28th, and was a white 1961 Chevy Impala. The proud owners are Glenda and Ed Anderson. Our second car of the month is a candy apple red 1966 Chevy Chevelle owned by Glenn DeMumbrum. Both vehicles were truly worthy of our Car Of The Month title. Thank you for bringing these beautiful vehicles out to our cruise nights. Continued on page 10. Page 9
1961 Chevy Impala, June Car Of The Month 1966 Chevy Chevelle, July Car Of The Month
Our Trip To Smith Crossing
We have been invited to Smith Crossing Retirement Village on Saturday, July 16th, from 11 to 2 PM. They are only asking us to bring out 10 to 12 vehicles for their residents to view. Free lunch will be served and they will probably have sone entertainment too. This is a really short morning show and you will be home in time for the Saturday Night Car Cruise. Smith Crossing is at 10501 Emilie Lane, Orland Park, Il 60467. Please call Sharen @ 708-301-8899 and sign up and make it a great day for the Seniors at Smith Crossing Retirement Center. Thanks.
Charity Car Show for our “Little Cruisers”
Please don’t forget that on Saturday, August 6th, from 4 to 8 PM is our Charity Car Show to support the “Little Cruisers” Christmas party in December. This car show and our weekly 50/50 are the only ways that we have to raise funds for our club charities. The registration fee is $20.00 and the first 150 vehicles will receive a T-Shirt and a medallion. We will also be having a special 50/50 with many larger raffle prizes and more. We are hoping that the DRIV Radio Station will be attending again with special hand outs. The rain date will be the following Saturday, Aug 13th, same time , same place. Please come out and support your car club and it’s charities. We always have a great time. The “Little Cruisers” Christmas Party 2015
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PLEASE DO NOT DISCARD !!!! These Lemont Classic Car Club Sponsors make your Cruise Nights Possible.....Please use the Sponsors on this list as your first choice!!!!
Sponsor City, State & Zip Phone
The Natural Gas Company Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-530-0365 McCarthy Ford Chicago, IL 60655 773-239-7900 Big “R” Homer Glen, Il 60491 708-645-0505 Nick’s Barbecue Homer Glen, Il 60491 708-645-7427 Bump and Grind Auto Body, Inc. Homer Glen, IL 60491 708-301-6262 High Speed Performance Mokena, IL 60448 708-478-6246 Farmers Ins Dave Martino Agency Orland Park, IL 60462 708-349-5066 State Farm Ins Phillip Mormann Lemont, Il 60539 630-257-2905 Discount Tire Company Homer Glen, IL 60491 708-645-5300 American Classic Auto Restoration, Inc. Homer Glen, IL 60491 708-301-8008 Ambassador Car Carriers Orland Park, Il 60567 708-403-2277 Danrich Collision Center Homer Glen, IL 60491 708-301-1250 Mark's Custom Auto Interiors, Inc New Lenox, IL 60451 815-485-2277 Rich's Yamaha, Inc Lockport, IL 60441 815-838-8130 Wild Bill’s RV & Outdoor Center Homer Glen, IL 60491 708-301-9110 Chesdan's Pizzeria & Grille Homer Glen, IL 60491 708-301-8300 Park Graphics, Inc Homer Glen, Il 60491 708-301-5414 Palos Animal Hospital PC Palos Heights, IL 60463 708-448-6600 Lemon Tree Causal Dining Inc. Lemont, Il 60439 630-257-7177 Hayes Service Center Inc Romeoville, Il 60446 630-739-1690 Apple Chevrolet Tinley Park, Il 60477 708-429-3000 TRS Automotive Inc. Orland Park, Il 60462 708-349-2005 OXBO Muffler, Joliet Joliet, Il 60435 815-726-3313 Scott’s Garage, Inc Alsip, Illinois 60803 708-396-2082 Access Mini Storage Lockport, Il 60441 815-834-2222 Autobahn USA Inc. Lemont, Il 60439 888-458-9052 Burbank Sports Burbank, IL 708-422-7777 Kenwood Liquors Homer Glen, Il 60491 708-590-8210 Tobacco Express Homer Glen, Il 60491 708-645-2520 Homer Glen Open MRI & Imaging Homer Glen, Il 60491 708-301-4664 Danrich Collision Center Homer Glen, Il 60491 708-301-1250 Star Chrome Chicago, Il 60623 773-521-9000 American Family Ins Homer Glen, Il 60491 708-301-9090 Original Island Shrimp House Palos Park, Il 60464 708-923-6646 Steamers Restaurant Homer Glen, Il 60491 708-737-7477 Proven Business Systems Tinley Park, Il 60477 708-614-1770 Page 11