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Title: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: nham3407 on November 07, 2018, 11:30:46 AM
I am really looking forward to showing the 72 Mach 1 at this years MCACN show in Chicago.  It will be judged as concourse and I am sure Mr. Perkins will have a top notch selection of judges for Pinnacle judging at the show.  This is a show I have always heard about, but never had the chance to attend.  To be able to attend this year and bring my car for judging is truly a bucket list opportunity.  If you are in the area and available the weekend before Thanksgiving maybe think about going to the show.  They will have Lil Red, Green Hornet, and the Bullitt mustang all participating.  I am really looking forward to the show.  Maybe not the 11 hour drive, but definitely the show.
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: CharlesTurner on November 07, 2018, 12:25:05 PM
Wish I could go this year, but didn't work out.  Enjoy!!
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: 67gtasanjose on November 07, 2018, 12:43:14 PM
They are supposed to have the Freshly Restored "Green Hornet" there too. Perhaps some updates on Lil' Red?
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: ChrisV289 on November 07, 2018, 01:34:04 PM
My friend's one of one 68 Hemi Super Bee will be unveiled there with some other rare Mopars by The Finer Details.  It was the last Super Bee made that year and the only one that gold color
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: nham3407 on November 07, 2018, 01:45:11 PM
I have read on the MCACN site about that Super Bee.  It will be nice to see.  While I am not in the league of these 1 of 1 cars, it will be great to be on the show floor with them.  My 1 of 165  351-2V is not a big block "muscle car", but still my pride and joy and it will be cool to see all of these low production and Barn Find cars revealed.
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: Bob Gaines on November 07, 2018, 05:10:38 PM
They are supposed to have the Freshly Restored "Green Hornet" there too. Perhaps some updates on Lil' Red?
Little Red will be there in "as Found " condition. Restoration will not be started until after the show sometime Jason Billups the restorer tells me.
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: 67gtasanjose on November 07, 2018, 06:23:08 PM
Little Red will be there in "as Found " condition. Restoration will not be started until after the show sometime Jason Billups the restorer tells me.

DANG! I was on the fence on whether or not to go, only 6 hours away. I think I'll call the kennel for 'the kids' and begin planning now...

I struggled with the idea "Once Upon A Time", to convert my Coupe to a Shelby version...but there weren't any known to be in existence so the idea was scrapped. I am 100% sure that had I ever seen "Little Red" or had even ever heard about it...I may have at least considered making a Clone of it!  The B & W images I have seen so far of it back in the day (Riverside), do not do it justice. I think that must have been a REALLY sharp Prototype!
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: ruppstang on November 08, 2018, 12:01:59 AM
DANG! I was on the fence on whether or not to go, only 6 hours away. I think I'll call the kennel for 'the kids' and begin planning now...

I struggled with the idea "Once Upon A Time", to convert my Coupe to a Shelby version...but there weren't any known to be in existence so the idea was scrapped. I am 100% sure that had I ever seen "Little Red" or had even ever heard about it...I may have at least considered making a Clone of it!  The B & W images I have seen so far of it back in the day (Riverside), do not do it justice. I think that must have been a REALLY sharp Prototype!

No need to build a clone. You could buy a 68 GT/CS or a HCS. I just happen to have one for sale in the classifieds :D
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: nham3407 on November 13, 2018, 04:29:57 PM
Getting ready to head out tomorrow for Chicago. The weather forecast does not look good for towing a trailer on Thursday. Fortunately my and my wife's work schedules permitted for some flexibility.  Spent the past weekend finishing up the cleaning.  Praying for a safe road trip to and from and a great show experience while there.

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Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: 67gtasanjose on November 14, 2018, 01:30:53 PM
Tickets are bought...going as an observer.
I'll be taking the Indy Turnpike, I-90 Ohio/Indy state line across, so if anyone wants to tag along and can get to one of the exits on their own...lemme know!

We'll be there just the one day, from 9:30 am, heading back at about dusk.
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: Hawkeye on November 14, 2018, 01:37:14 PM
Might be heading there with a few guys from the club.  It came up at last night's meeting.
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: bullitt68 on November 14, 2018, 04:34:29 PM
I will be there
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: J_Speegle on November 14, 2018, 07:31:40 PM
Have a funeral of a good close - long term friend so will not be attending. Safe journeys for all traveling
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: 67gtasanjose on November 17, 2018, 12:38:53 PM
We made it to the unveiling of Little Red.

...also a nice job on The Green Hornet.
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: 67gtasanjose on November 17, 2018, 12:40:35 PM
Green Hornet
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: ruppstang on November 17, 2018, 02:21:11 PM
Was the green hornet a Dearborn or Metuchen car? The shock tower caps are phosphate & oil. I thought it was a San Jose car.
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: 67gtasanjose on November 17, 2018, 02:54:28 PM
Was the green hornet a Dearborn or Metuchen car? The shock tower caps are phosphate & oil. I thought it was a San Jose car.

Dearborn
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: RoyceP on November 17, 2018, 07:26:35 PM
Looks pretty solid. I've restored far worse looking projects that had far less upside potential. Thanks for sharing!


We made it to the unveiling of Little Red.

...also a nice job on The Green Hornet.
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: ruppstang on November 17, 2018, 10:01:51 PM
 Thanks!
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: CharlesTurner on November 17, 2018, 10:23:07 PM
So did Jason paint the Green Hornet back ivy gold like an assembly line car and then repaint it candy apple green??    :) :)
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: 67gtasanjose on November 17, 2018, 11:03:52 PM
So did Jason paint the Green Hornet back ivy gold like an assembly line car and then repaint it candy apple green??    :) :)

Yes

I'll post a few more pictures tomorrow. It's been a 21-hour day for me so I'm laying down now.
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: Bob Gaines on November 17, 2018, 11:11:16 PM
Was the green hornet a Dearborn or Metuchen car? The shock tower caps are phosphate & oil. I thought it was a San Jose car.
Little Red is a SJ car is what you probably were thinking of.
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: Chris Thauberger on November 18, 2018, 12:05:36 AM
Green Hornet


Are you shooting with a starburst filter? Maybe take a few without it please.

Chris
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: 67gtasanjose on November 18, 2018, 08:29:46 AM

Are you shooting with a starburst filter? Maybe take a few without it please.

Chris4

Smart Phone pictures. The lighting in the facility wasn't cooperative. I tried different angles with and without Flash really didn't seem to help any. Of course every picture I took was trying to work around 30 to 50 other spectators...or more.
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: Chris Thauberger on November 18, 2018, 10:59:22 AM
Smart Phone pictures. The lighting in the facility wasn't cooperative. I tried different angles with and without Flash really didn't seem to help any. Of course every picture I took was trying to work around 30 to 50 other spectators...or more.

I can only imagine. Thanks for the images, wish I was there.

Chris
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: Red67co on November 19, 2018, 09:11:15 PM
New to the Forum sorry I missed LiL Red have a real passion for that car
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: ChrisV289 on November 19, 2018, 09:42:38 PM
Unfortunately my friend’s Superbee was not completed in time. Came close but they didn’t want to show the car incomplete.
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: Coralsnake on November 22, 2018, 08:56:58 AM
Well, if you like Little Red, you should start planning to go in 2019, it will there fully restored.

I understand that will be in full 1967 trim with at least one supercharger.  Unfortunately, the 68 parts will be relegated to display for now.

I know Craig has collected several never before seen photographs.

This is the easiest show to go to. Its across the street from Ohare. You dont need a rental car. All the hotels are connected to the venue.

Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: 67gtasanjose on November 22, 2018, 07:31:22 PM
Link to a Video, Partial Interview with Craig Jackson on the two...

https://www.facebook.com/100000448533943/posts/2123048764386721/
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: 67gtasanjose on November 22, 2018, 07:46:28 PM
And another FB link to some pictures of "OTHER" muscle cars and a few Mustangs mixed in ;)

https://www.facebook.com/100000448533943/posts/2123008294390768/

More to come...
Title: Re: Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 11/17 - 11/18/18 Chicago area
Post by: 67gtasanjose on November 22, 2018, 07:55:17 PM
And some more...

https://www.facebook.com/100000448533943/posts/2124495837575347/