Bloomington Gold 2012!
06-21-2012, 09:43 PM
#81
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Going Friday.
Is there anywhere in the immediate vicinity to drop off the wife for a few hours
She decided to "ride along" but doesn't really want to go to the show(plus I'd rather not be slowed down by her
)
I see "Charlestown Mall" on the map on rt64. Is that just the strip mall with the Walmart or something better?
Anything west of the show?
Is there anywhere in the immediate vicinity to drop off the wife for a few hours
She decided to "ride along" but doesn't really want to go to the show(plus I'd rather not be slowed down by her
)I see "Charlestown Mall" on the map on rt64. Is that just the strip mall with the Walmart or something better?
Anything west of the show?
06-21-2012, 10:48 PM
#82
Drifting
Heading there with a buddy, leaving from Joliet area at 8 AM...355 N to 88w to 59n to north ave west...should be there between 9-10... at least that is the plan for now. Is there a special way for the Corvettes to enter and park? I have not been there before and the map shows Corvette parking right on the golf course.... It is supposed to be an awesome day too...can't wait.
Any advice on what to bring for a first timer???
Any advice on what to bring for a first timer???
Go west on Rt 38 AKA Roosevelt road and go north on Kautz which will bring you right to the west side entrance off the show.
NORTH AVE is under construction!!!!!
06-21-2012, 11:01 PM
#83
Drifting
Route 64 is an absolute mess, you all would be better off taking Rt. 38 (Roosevelt Road) west from 59, or east from Kirk to Kautz Road. Then take Tower Road between the golf couse at Pheasant Run and the airport to the entrance. You will get to the same entrance using Rt. 64, but you won't be happy with all the dust and traffic.
06-22-2012, 12:11 PM
#86
Burning Brakes
Feel like a grounded kid locked up inside since I am restricted to crutches and the show is in my backyard.
Hope you all have a great time!
They weather is perfect and not a Chicago scorcher for a change.
Hope you all have a great time!
They weather is perfect and not a Chicago scorcher for a change.
06-22-2012, 12:13 PM
#87
Burning Brakes
The Mall is just about folded up, only 2 "anchor" stores left and a small handfull of others. Your wife might enjoy shopping on 3rd street in Geneva a lot more. Downtown St. Charles is mostly bars, but construction has made it almost unbearable to get there from the event.
A lot of stores, restaurants, bars and swedish days festival.
http://www.genevachamber.com/swedishdays.html
Wouldn't even waste time on Charles Town Mall unless going to the movies, that is all they have to offer these days.
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06-22-2012, 04:55 PM
#89
Le Mans Master
It is nice to have your years of work recognized. 
06-22-2012, 05:03 PM
#90
Le Mans Master
I was there for about three hours today, mostly interested in seeing how my friend's newly completed '54 did in the certification process (made it.
). I'll be back tomorrow with my son and spend more time poking around the other areas.
06-22-2012, 05:08 PM
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Kevin, I avoided North Ave. by trailing out Roosevelt Rd. then heading north on Kautz Rd. Coming from the north, a different choice is required.
I was there for about three hours today, mostly interested in seeing how my friend's newly completed '54 did in the certification process (made it.). I'll be back tomorrow with my son and spend more time poking around the other areas.
I was there for about three hours today, mostly interested in seeing how my friend's newly completed '54 did in the certification process (made it.
). I'll be back tomorrow with my son and spend more time poking around the other areas.
06-22-2012, 05:32 PM
#92
Le Mans Master
The 1960 CERV I
The 1961 Mako Shark.
And the 1959 Stingray Racer, the genesis of the '63 model.
I also enjoyed the 1967 427 coupe with only 2,996 miles. Stunning.
And two pix of Chris Sherman's '54.
06-22-2012, 06:58 PM
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just got home long day ! had fun weather was perfect ...........sorry to see this show move away from us oh well nothing we can do about it .
06-22-2012, 11:26 PM
#95
Le Mans Master
I'm was planning on both Friday and Saturday as I normally do, but I had to attend a last minute meeting in Toronto. So I'll only be there tomorrow. Should be there by 9:00-9:30.
hope to see all my buds!
hope to see all my buds!
06-23-2012, 02:09 AM
#96
Racer
Had a blast with a buddy at the show today and my dogs were barking. My buddy almost bought a red 93 c4 for under $10g's but couldn't pull the trigger. It was such an awesome feeling to drive down the fairway and park the CARRVTE on the golf course. Great event, planning, layout, vendors, food, etc... What a great event. I have never seen so many Corvettes in one place.
My favorite car of the day was a CALLOWAY Centenial Convertible. Stickerd at $99K. Right next it was black CALLOWAY Camero. It has a see through bullet proof glass to cover/show the blower. It listed at over $100K but the dealer said they would listen to offers in the $85k range....haaaaaaaaaa I would too.
Awesome day though, for sure. Sorry I didn't take more pics, kind of overwhelmed.
Here are just a few pics from today... Check out the flames on the custom red hood next where I parked.
My favorite car of the day was a CALLOWAY Centenial Convertible. Stickerd at $99K. Right next it was black CALLOWAY Camero. It has a see through bullet proof glass to cover/show the blower. It listed at over $100K but the dealer said they would listen to offers in the $85k range....haaaaaaaaaa I would too.
Awesome day though, for sure. Sorry I didn't take more pics, kind of overwhelmed.
Here are just a few pics from today... Check out the flames on the custom red hood next where I parked.
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06-23-2012, 07:14 AM
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Heading out shortly. Great pix gents, maybe now I can leave my camera in the car and just enjoy the show!
06-23-2012, 10:30 AM
#99
Melting Slicks
The GoldTour is Back!
Thanks to the Kane County Sheriff,
St. Charles Police Department
and the St. Charles CVB!!!
Saturday afternoon June 23
Staging: 5:00 PM
Launch: 6:00 PM
Kane County Law & Justice Center
Rt 38 & Peck Rd.
See the new route through the countryside
including the “switchback” where you’ll meet
Corvettes going the other way for 10 miles.
The GoldTour still holds the Guinness World Record
for the longest tour of any marque—2,223 Corvettes.
We’d love to see you break it.
http://bloomingtongold.com/documents...ldTour2012.pdf
Thanks to the Kane County Sheriff,
St. Charles Police Department
and the St. Charles CVB!!!
Saturday afternoon June 23
Staging: 5:00 PM
Launch: 6:00 PM
Kane County Law & Justice Center
Rt 38 & Peck Rd.
See the new route through the countryside
including the “switchback” where you’ll meet
Corvettes going the other way for 10 miles.
The GoldTour still holds the Guinness World Record
for the longest tour of any marque—2,223 Corvettes.
We’d love to see you break it.
http://bloomingtongold.com/documents...ldTour2012.pdf
06-23-2012, 01:17 PM
#100
Mecum Auction
Anybody get any news on what happened to the Auction? It looks like only about 150 cars showed up, which is way less than the 500 Mecum was advertising.