Illinois member check in..

[Alwaysready1974]

I keep reading through threads and spotting members from illinois and searched back aways and didnt find a list anywhere of a members..
I post an thread about registering and HOTROD posted up and he lives 30 minutes away.. Suprising how close cobras are to you
I was wondering whos in my area. but if everyone checks in im sure you guys will find new neighbors..
And Even if you are thinking about buying one post up. I'm sure you could come look at some of the finished cars in the area..

Name: Chris
Location: Wilmington IL
Status of build: starting front suspension, donor gone
Whatever else: taken 2 years to get started, but hopefully im on a roll now..

[Useless]

Hey hOTROD is one cool guy i live 120 miles south of him in Mattoon and have been watching your treads let us know of anything you need. Maybe we can help---USELESS

[Alwaysready1974]

Hey Useless whats the

Status of build:

[Useless]

Done and driving going back to redo a lot off things.---USELESS

[snowsnake]

Hey Guys I'm out here in SW Chicago area too ! Oak Forest. Darryl

[HOTROD]

Thanks for the compliment Useless. (that sounds bad) I Live in Kankakee and am hoping to take a ride over to visit Alwaysready as soon as I get the perfect mix of time and nice weather. Dan

[Useless]

Took my car to the first car show yesterday came in third not bad for no carpet. Noticed no bad questions at the show and the car was welcome. Talk to you all later----USELESS

[rateike]

I am in Rockford and a member of the Windy City Cobra Club (WCCC). Great group and several FFR's. Went to Bryon Drags yesterday, but I went to only watch. Some 80 plus members and over 20 different brands of Cobra's. Check out Club Cobra WCCC forum for details.

Lee

[Snakefan]

I live in the sprawling Metropolis of Minooka. 13 miles west of Joliet, 6 miles west of I-80 and I-55 interchange.
Status of build:
I bought mine (MKII 4935) completed from a Navy F-18 pilot in Corpus Christi TX, in 2006. Since then I have upgraded a few thing including disc brakes, manual steering rack, and ~150 hp worth of engine upgrades. I try only to drive it during the nice weather, and work on it in the winter.

All you guys in the midst of your builds, keep it up. You can't believe the head turner that this thing is!

Wayne

[rednour1]

I'm way down-state from all of you. Highland Il, 20 min. from St. Louis,

Doing body fitment right now, hope to go for paint by the end of the month.

[Alwaysready1974]

Originally Posted by rednour1

I'm way down-state from all of you. Highland Il, 20 min. from St. Louis,

Doing body fitment right now, hope to go for paint by the end of the month.

headinf to st.louis (well gateway dragstrip) in a month for the Pinks all out show..

[The Gess Brothers]

I own a MKII. Built about 40 FFR's. Painted almost 100.

Karl

[Basilisk]

MkII bought from a guy in St. Louis, 2 years ago, replaced front suspension, working on a top and the rear next.

[Dougs40]

Hi All,
I also live in Minooka like Snakefan. I purchased my MKII kit from a guy in Michigan (he hadn't started assembly yet). I bought it in November 2007. I have been accumulating parts since then. I have an 89 gt donor. Now I just need the time. Hope to see you on the road in the future!

Doug

[HIPO289]

I live near I80 & I39 junction and drive a streetable spec racer FFR2176. Warren Autocraft Inc. celebrating twenty five years in 2008

[Alwaysready1974]

See they are all over....
Doug the donor took me 4 days to strip 2 weekends.
i feel that was my biggest obstacle to get me started.
if you need a hand stripping it let me know...

[dewitbj]

Name: Brian
Location: Beach Park, IL
Status of build: Finished with front suspension & steering, working on rear-end assembly.

[av8r2051]

I'm in Lakewood Illinois right next door to Crystal Lake. Cars at paint in the finishing stages.

Color is on and the stripes will be layed out this next week.

BMW.

[rapistanxxx]

Hey guys,

I live in Plainfield, IL, SW of Chicago. Car is back from paint and I've got to finish the interior.

Ron

[mmarshall]

I am building a Coupe in north county St Louis. Slow going so far!

Mike

[Alwaysready1974]

keep coming out of the woodwork guys..
i think there are now 5 within 30 minutes of me, not including my own...
Plus Gess motorsports is about 30 minutes away too..
Its a smaller world than i thought.
i figured in the south suburbs there would be 2 maybe..

[The Gess Brothers]

Chris,
I've been looking for a new place to ride motorcycle too. It would be fun too meet you and see your build.
Karl

[Alwaysready1974]

well the shops a mess but a crusie to wilmington on a sunny day would be nice.
we could grab a bite in town if ya wanted and then cruise back.
PM sometime well try and meet up
i dont own a bike(lots of friends and family do), i just never felt like spending alot of time on something with only 2 wheels

[DanB]

Hello to all from Barrington. 45 miles NW of the Sears Tower.

Coupe #298

Took delivery 12/25/06

Status: Finally starting on fuel and brake lines this weekend. Hope to have it as a roller in a few days.

If anyone in the area ever needs help drop me a line. Always willing to lend a hand. Visitors also welcome.

[sadms]

Hey, I'm from Freeport which is about 35mi. west of Rockford. I have a roller. Waiting for engine and trans.

[Alwaysready1974]

i have family up by you in Davis and Pecatonica
about a 3 hour cruise from me just south of joliet.

[HOTROD]

Take Karl and eat at the Launching Pad. Let me know when and I will try to make it. (self invite here) Dan Actually we should make it an event.

[simpsoncobra25]

I'm here in Warrenville Il just north of Naperville. I know of a couple builders nearby that have not chimed in. There is a Auto-X @ Maywood park hosted by Salt Creek Sports car club on June 1st how cool would it be to have a dozen or more show up and run!!! We set up the event and will be their for sure with my non-spec challenge car.
Todd S.

[The Gess Brothers]

How about a Sunday brunch? Weather might be chilly.
Karl

[Alwaysready1974]

Sunday brunch would be cool.
Not this sunday though
(church, trailering a car for a friend afterwards, wife working afternoon at the hospital so ill have 3 kiddies )
any other should be good as long as im not going to the races somewhere
Dan i agree we could make this an event.
shoot for next sunday?
start a new thread see if anyone else wants to come out..
tomarrow ill be blasting the rear axle to prep for paint, then gear and axle change..