Summer 2017 Newsletter
The Pointe At Kilpatkick June 17th, 2017 Gene Chudy July Car of the Award winners from the Point M o n t h 6 6 F o r d F a i r l a n e At Kilpatrick Retirement Home
The Homer Parade The Cottages of New Lenox June 24, 2017 The Big Line Up For The Parade Retirement Home 6-23-17 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 Jim Demopolos Director 708-691-1442 George Heslop Jr. Director 708-268-4155 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 and Facebook https://facebook.comLemontCCC.
Club Jackets For Sale
We still have a couple of the club jackets which are black in color with white stripes on the bottom and a detachable hood check for sizes at $40.00 and they do run a little small so you need a larger size than you usually wear. We have 1-Med, 2-Larg, 3-XL and 1-XXL. 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, sizes are $42.00, the X-Large size is $45.00 and the XX-Large and 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 a royal blue sweatshirt jackets with a hood and a full zipper up the front for sale. We currently have 1-Medium, 2-Large, 3 XLarge and 1-2X Large these jackets left 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.
Club Drag Plaques
If we have 10 or more people wanting club Drag Plaques we may put in another order. They were $18.00 each the last time we ordered them and I don’t know if the price has changed or not. If you are interested in ordering one let me know an we will start a list and see how much interest there is in ordering more. So call Sharen @708-301-8899 to get on a list of people interested in ordering one. Thank you.
Page 2 Calendar Of Events
On Going thru Sept. Cruise Nights at the Lemon Tree Restaurant 6 to 9 PM. From May 19th to September 25th. On Going thru Sept. Sunday Cruise Nights at The “Big R” from 4 to 7 PM This year our Cruise Nights will be changed to Sunday Nights until Sept. 24th, 2017. Sunday, August 6th, Little Cruisers Charity Car Show 4 to 7 PM with registration starting at 3 PM. Wed, August 9th, The Camp Quality Run for kids with cancer. Take a kid for a ride in you Classic Car. Be in Downtown Frankfort by 5:30 PM for Police escort to camp. See website for more information. Sunday, August 27th, Annual Club Picnic from 11 AM to 3PM. At Centennial Park in Lemont. Saturday, Dec. 9th, Our Annual “Little Cruisers Christmas Party at the Lemont Community Center more information to follow. Sunday, Dec. 10th, LCCC Annual Club Christmas Party at Aviana Banquets from 4 to 8 PM More information to follow. Watch the club website at lemontclassiccarclub.org for updates and more information. We are on Facebook at https://facebook.comLemontCCC.
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 continued on page 4 Page 3 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. Scott’s Garage Inc. 12629 S. Kroll Dr. Alsip 10% off for club members
***** Discount Tire has a special club discount ask at Discount Tire ****** These are the sponsors that participate in our club discount offers. Please shop these businesses!!
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: 2011 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible, Crystal Red Metalic Exterior, 6.2 L 436 HP, 6 speed stick shift, Z16 Performance package, Premium-oriented includes extra cooling, stiffer springs and stabilizer bars, specific shock absorbers, cross-drilled rotors, specific tires and 2.73 performance axle ratio, 4LT preferred equip. package, many upgrades, 31,000 miles asking $47,900 O.B.O. E-mail [email protected].
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 $7,000.00 O.B.O. . Also selling Misc. Parts for 68 to 72 Chevy Nova including interior parts and a full set of Ralley Wheels for any Chevy 14", reasonable C all 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 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. Continued on page 5 Page 4 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. 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 $19,750 Call Frank @ 312-671-1300.
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 $100.00 each or best offer. Call Ralph @ 630-257-8583
For Sale: 1927 Nash Model 333 Sedan. This is a rare vehicle built in Kenosha, Wi in late 1927. It was actually a 1928 Model but titled a 1927. Serial # A 71326.The W. W. Seaman Co. Auto body was a frame up restoration by Wheels of Time, LLC of Englewood, Co. In 2006 at a cost of $22,015.00. 6 Volt elect. System, interior and engine compartment was rewires in 2013. Distrib. was rebuilt and calibrated by Bubba’s Hot Rod Shop. Vacuum gas pump replaced with elect. Fuel pump w/ pressure control valve. 5 Silvertown Cord white wall tires, 5/50X20 with new Coker inner tubes. Mechanical brakes with front internal drum break shoes and rear external drum brake shoes. Water pump rebuilt twice but has minor leak when engine is off. Marvel Updraft carb rebuilt and intake & exhaust manifold gaskets replaced with Egge Machine and speed shop parts. Many extra hard to find parts, cover, parts books and owners manuals included. Asking $23,500.00 will consider trade. For more information call Barry Zalane @ 708-638-8435.
For Sale: 1935 Ford Roadster, Purple with pink flames, PPG paint, Leather interior, Chopped Hartz cloth Top, 402 Big Block Chevy, 350 Trans, Chevy 10 Bolt Rear Magnum Dropped I Beam with 4 Bar Front Axle and Sisc Breaks. Chassis Eng. Rear suspension. Fair Lane Fiberglass Body. Beautiful Condition, Runs and Drives Excellent Asking $38,000.00 Call Dick @ 815-838-2105 Also Selling: Garage equipment, 3 Ton Floor Jack with 6 jack stands, 20 Gal 5 H.P. Air Compressor, Industrial Tool Co. Heavy Duty Floor Drill Press 6 High, Belt Sander, creeper, Black & Decker Buffer, Dent Puller, Bondo Bd, Roch 750 Quadra Jet 2-35 Ford Bumpers painted, Bench Grinder on Pedestal, Work Bench with Vice, 7 1/4" Skill Saw, Heavy Duty Brad and Nail Gun, Gear puller. Selling everything very reasonable and all must go. Call Dick @ 815-838-2105 for Prices.
Continued on page 6 Page 5 For Sale: Preformed brake lines brand new, for 1995 to 1998 Chevrolet, G.M.C. ½ ton pickup, 2 WD, extended cab, with short bed. Original cost $152.. Selling for $110.00 Lines made4 by Inlinetube Call Tony At 708-597-3431
Welcome New Members
Deanna Freehauf 1972 Chevy ElCamino James Bradaric 1971 Buick GrandSport Diane Bradaric 1971 Buick GrandSport Anthony J. Demaso Sr. 1969 Pontiac GTO Jim Cronin 1962 Willy’s Wagon Brian Stevens 1961 Porsche 356 Dean Waxstein 1962 Ford Galaxie 500, 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Howard Mulford 1966 Ford Mustang John Kane 1969 Camaro SS 396 Eric Koslowski 1970 Ford Mustang Mach I Val Bylaitis 1969 Jaguar XKE
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Lemont Classic Car Club’s Charity Car Show For the “Little Cruisers”
On Sunday, August 6th, with a rain date of Sunday, August 13th), we will be hosting our only PAY Car Show of the year to help fund our “Little Cruisers” annual Christmas party. The time is from 3 to 7 PM with registration starting at 3 PM. As everyone knows by now, The “Little Cruisers” are the children of the families that utilize the Lemont Food Pantry. When we first started this Charity Event, we only had 7 families. Last year approximately 11 years later we hosted 27 families and approximately 78 children. We have been fortunate that for the last 4 years we received about 75 % of our toys from the Tows For Tots organization. A group of our members go out to the Tow Truck Parade on the second Sunday of November and thank them personally for the toys that they give us. This Charity Car Show allows us the funds to purchase the Luncheon from Chesdan’s Pizzeria and Restaurant (and they give us some help with the food), Color TV, the family pictures with Santa Mrs. Santa and the Elves, the Christmas BINGO, the Christmas Trees and decorations and the Grocery Gift Certificates for the families Christmas Dinner. All total last year it cost us $3,500.00 for this party for these Children and their families. We enjoy hosting this event.....It is a great start to the Holiday Season and just seeing the smiles on the faces of these children is worth every penney! But it takes time and money to host an event of this size. So please, Come out to the Car Show it’s only $20.00 per car and the first 150 people receive a T-Shirt and a medallion with your registration fee. We always have some wonderful 50/50 prizes including 4 Box Seat tickets for a White Sox Baseball game, a chance to win a Color TV, and much much more. Also, WDRV 97.1 FM, the Drive Radio Station will be back out there with us and hopefully they will have some tickets for us to raffle off too!!! All season our Cruise Nights are FREE so please come out and help us to give these children a wonderful day to enjoy just being a kid ant Christmas. We also need help with the show so if you feel inclined to help us Call Sharen at 708-301-8899 to sing up and come out and work with us.
Thinking Ahead To Election Of Club Officers
As always our Club Elections will be held in December at our Christmas Party. We will also have a voting day at one of our Monday Meeting nights in November. More information on this in our Fall Newsletter. If you wish to run for a position as an Officer or on the Board the following positions are available: The President, The Secretary and three Board Members will be elected in December. continued on page 7 Page 6 If you wish to run for any of these offices please contact Sharen Moscato before October 1st, 2017 Each office is held for a period of 2 years. Elections are held at a Monday Night meeting the end of November and at the annual Club Christmas Party.
Looking For Something To Do?
If you looking for something to do on those beautiful summer nights here are some local Cruise Nights to go to: Monday, The Lemon Tree Restaurant from 6 to 9 PM 1035 State Street Lemont. Starts May 15th, Tuesday, Daverns Tavern at 8527 W. 79th Street Burbank, 6 to 9 PM starts April 25th, Cozzi Hot Dogs at 75th and Lemont Rd, Downers Grove behind the White Castle 6 to 9PM starts May 16th, thru the beginning of October Wednesday Downtown Lemont 6 to 9 PM June 7TH Thursday, Downtown Westmont 6 to 9 pm starting after June 1st, Frankfort Car Club in Downtown Frankfort 6 to 9 PM Friday, Starts May 19th, Downtown Downers Grove 5 to 9 PM Do Not Arrive before 5 PM Saturday, Last Saturday of the month Downtown Lisle Show 5 to 9 PM May thru August
July Car Of The Month
Our car for the month of July is a beautiful Red 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 hardtop that belongs to Mr. Gene Chudy. Gene has been a member of the Lemont Classic Car Club for many years. This particular automobile is a new member of the Chudy family. He also has a newer Black Ford Mustang and has other Fords in the past. Congratulations Gene, she’s a beauty! Page 7
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 Farmers Ins Dave Martino Agency Orland Park, IL 60462 708-349-5066 State Farm Ins Phillip Mormann Lemont, Il 60539 630-257-5414 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 Proven Business Systems Tinley Park, Il 60477 708-614-1770 G’s SNOW PLOWING Justice, Il 708-268-4155 Sun and Shade Garden Center Lemont, IL 60439 630-253-3885 Edward Jones Lemont, Il 60439 630-257-8315 Belair Auto Collision & Restoration Chicago, Il 60655 773-238-4565 Midland Savings and Loan Homer Glen, Il 60591 708-598-9400 Page 8
This Years Retirement Home Travels
This year the Lemont Classic Car Club was asked to visit 4 Retirement Homes in the month of June and July. The first one is always The Pointe At Kilpatrick off 143rd and Cicero in Crestwood. We have been going there for at least 5 years now. They served a wonderful lunch to all the car owners. About 9 vehicles come out for the residents to view. Bob O’Donnell, Rich Renkas and Jack VanEck won the awards at the Pointe this year. Thanks to all that came out on Saturday, June 17th. I’m sure that we will be invited back next year.
The Award winners from the Point At Kilpatrick On Friday, June 23rd, we were invited to the Cottages at New Lenox with our vehicles for their residents to enjoy. We had hot dogs, chips and pop and there was an Elvis impersonator for entertainment. We were only there for about 2 ½ hours and it was a nice day to sit out and visit with our members. Thanks for coming out and sharing your vehicles with their residents.
The Cottages of New Lenox June 23rd, 2017 On Wednesday, Brookdale in Orland Park asked us to come out for their residents and the 50's night. The Staff was dressed in 50's attire and we were served hotdogs, hamburgers, potato wedges, root beer floats, cotton candy and pepermint ice cream. This was our first time at Brookdale and the people just loved us. It did rain on us but we stayed until the streets dried and visited with the residents. One of the ladies that lived there was 102 years old and pretty sharp. She loved Dave O’Leary’s 1930 Model A and she was telling him how she traveled in a Model A just like that when she first dated!! Thanks to everyone that came out to Brookdale Retirement home. Page 9
The Homer Glen Parade
On Saturday, June 24th, we were again one of the largest participating groups in the Homer Glen Parade. We had 17 vehicles there and set a new record for participating in this event. This is a fun morning! Everyone lining the parade route really enjoys viewing our vehicles and we are only there about 1 hour. The weather was really nice this year and all of our cars got through the parade route without much trouble. Hopefully next year we will get even more vehicles involved and set yet another record for our club. Every year we keep moving up in the parade line-up, this year we were number 11 and soon we will be in front of the emergency vehicles!! Thanks to everyone that came out for this fun event. If you have never participated in this event you might think about coming out next year. You really need to do this at least once....