Guy from Chicago

[Pro Stock John]

Hello, I'm John and I've lived in Chicago for over 20 years.

Over the last twenty years I've owned a huge variety of cars, that include a bunch of 1st and 2nd gen Camaros, and also Novas, GTO's and Chevelles.

A few years ago I bought one of my dream cars, a chopped 1951 Mercury.

I think it looks a little better now:

Before:


After:

[intocarss]

That's a beauty and welcome

[56pickup]

Welcome! Nice merc!

[kochevy67]

I see you are on Western Ave. right by Crabby Kim's. I grew up there and still have friends there with cars. Maybe you know Jay with the yellow American Graffitti Ford. Cool car you have there.

[Pro Stock John]

I've never been in Crabby Kims but I think that's the bar behind me in the pic? I should try it.

I don't know Jay but I've seen his AG tribute car a few times. I'd like to take some pics of the cars together at some point once I do the grille.

My next purchase will run high 11's, be pretty new, and take corners. And have two booster seats for my boys, most likely a 2011 Camaro SS.

[kochevy67]

PM me when you are ready and I will get a hold of him. Maybe we'll bump into each other at a local cruise night.

[Pro Stock John]

Will do!

What local cruise nights are there, are you on the North side?

[kochevy67]

The local ones are unfortunately not in the city, but they are in the surrounding burbs. Here are a few that I can confirm are going on. I have a list of more but I have never been to them so I cannot say if they are good or not.

Monday- Westchester at 31st and Wolf Rd.

Wednesday- Downtown Elmhurst

Friday- Windy City Rods at 6143 W. Howard in Niles. McDonalds in Rosemont at River Rd. and Higgins under the Rosemont water tower.

Saturday- Downtown Mt. Prospect on Northwest Hwy. (good show) Bouna Beef on Arlington Hights Rd. in think Elk Grove Village but it may be Itasca