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    Wounded Warrior Benefit Car Show - May 22 - Gurnee, IL

    Hello fellow No. IL and So. WI FFR owners. Car show for a good cause coming up in a couple weeks.

    I plan to attend as long as the weather cooperates. One of my friends with a FFR 33 hot rod is going. Anyone else interested?

    Steve

    SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021 AT 9 AM CDT – 2 PM CDT
    BENEFIT CAR SHOW for Wounded Warrior Project
    Gurnee American Legion Post 771

    Event by Gurnee American Legion Post 771 and Car shows Illinois
    Gurnee American Legion Post 771
    Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 9 AM CDT – 2 PM CDT

    WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT - BENEFIT CAR SHOW SATURDAY MAY 22 2021 (RAIN DATE SUNDAY MAY 23 2021)
    Sponsored by Car Shows Illinois, & Hosted by Gurnee American Legion Post 771, 749 Milwaukee Ave Gurnee, IL 60031.
    ALL MODERN AND CLASSIC CARS TRUCKS VANS BIKES WELCOME.
    Show time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    $20.00 Show car Registration starts at 8:30
    KOOL CARS- Awesome food -Great Rock and Roll Music – Live DJ - Raffles -50/50- Trivia Participant voting
    *Top 40 Vehicles will be awarded real trophies including: Best of Show, Stock, and Modified.
    Proceeds will benefit WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT.
    Great Food & Drinks will be available through AMERICAN LEGION POST 771
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    I plan to be there. Why not its down the street...
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    sorry, prior commitment for that Saturday. If it gets postponed to Sunday, there's a good chance I could attend.
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    I am game, as long as my title comes in before then, that would probably be my 1st long ride, rather than a 5-10 mile put around the midway area.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jiriza84641 View Post
    I am game, as long as my title comes in before then, that would probably be my 1st long ride, rather than a 5-10 mile put around the midway area.
    Hope it works out. Weather next Saturday, at this point, looks like 82 and 30% chance of rain. I'm sure it will change 20 times between now and then!

    Looking forward to meeting you and seeing your build.

    Steve
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    I’m planning on going weather permitting. It would be cool to all park together and have are own factory five corral.
    Rob.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Robodent View Post
    I’m planning on going weather permitting. It would be cool to all park together and have are own factory five corral.
    Rob.
    Awesome,

    I think we can if we arrange an arrival time and maybe meet up quick somewhere close and then all follow each other in.

    Steve
    Last edited by FLPBFoot; 05-18-2021 at 06:49 AM.
    2nd MK4 #10639 received 3-19-23. Wife's version. Street Snake - IRS, Willwoods, no roll bars, no hood scoop, no stripes, Blue Print EFI 306 with AOD trans, and under car exhaust. Ford Eruption Green with saddle leather interior.
    1st build - Mk4 Roadster #9319, received 4-10-18. IL registration 8/6/19. Moser 8.8. 3 Link. Wilwood brakes. Blue Print 427, Holley 750, TKO 600, 0.64 OD. Paint Dec 2020. Ruby Red with Carbon Flash Black metallic stripes.

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    We can meet in the parking lot of Steven's Restaurant on the NE corner of Washington and Milwaukee if that works... I'd say just meet at my house but my neighbors already a little pissed at me . There is a new coffee shop there (riverside cafe) so we can get some java before the event.
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    Stevens restaurant sounds good. 8:30 am. Sound good for everyone?
    Rob
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    Sounds good to me. 8:30 am at Steven's Restaurant.
    2nd MK4 #10639 received 3-19-23. Wife's version. Street Snake - IRS, Willwoods, no roll bars, no hood scoop, no stripes, Blue Print EFI 306 with AOD trans, and under car exhaust. Ford Eruption Green with saddle leather interior.
    1st build - Mk4 Roadster #9319, received 4-10-18. IL registration 8/6/19. Moser 8.8. 3 Link. Wilwood brakes. Blue Print 427, Holley 750, TKO 600, 0.64 OD. Paint Dec 2020. Ruby Red with Carbon Flash Black metallic stripes.

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    I have another cobra coming to meet us on Saturday. His handle on the forum is
    Thinkcobra he’s just over the border in Wisconsin. He has a 20th anniversary he built. So as of now I think we have 3 cobras a 33 and my truck going. Should be cool to have 5 factory fives at this show all parked together.
    Anyone else want to join us more the merrier. Rob
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    Quote Originally Posted by Robodent View Post
    I have another cobra coming to meet us on Saturday. His handle on the forum is
    Thinkcobra he’s just over the border in Wisconsin. He has a 20th anniversary he built. So as of now I think we have 3 cobras a 33 and my truck going. Should be cool to have 5 factory fives at this show all parked together.
    Anyone else want to join us more the merrier. Rob
    Thanks Rob,

    Awesome, many of us have met Jay (Thick Cobra) at a get together in Woodstock last summer. Will be good to see him again.

    Steve
    2nd MK4 #10639 received 3-19-23. Wife's version. Street Snake - IRS, Willwoods, no roll bars, no hood scoop, no stripes, Blue Print EFI 306 with AOD trans, and under car exhaust. Ford Eruption Green with saddle leather interior.
    1st build - Mk4 Roadster #9319, received 4-10-18. IL registration 8/6/19. Moser 8.8. 3 Link. Wilwood brakes. Blue Print 427, Holley 750, TKO 600, 0.64 OD. Paint Dec 2020. Ruby Red with Carbon Flash Black metallic stripes.

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    Would love to go but will be out of town at a graduation. Hope to be there at the next one

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    Quote Originally Posted by Robodent View Post
    I have another cobra coming to meet us on Saturday. His handle on the forum is
    Thinkcobra he’s just over the border in Wisconsin. He has a 20th anniversary he built. So as of now I think we have 3 cobras a 33 and my truck going. Should be cool to have 5 factory fives at this show all parked together.
    Anyone else want to join us more the merrier. Rob
    Cool! I sent Jay a message yesterday and tipped him off to the event. He was going to check his calendar to see if he could make it---good to hear that he can join you guys!

    Jeff

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    Quote Originally Posted by jiriza84641 View Post
    I am game, as long as my title comes in before then, that would probably be my 1st long ride, rather than a 5-10 mile put around the midway area.
    I think saw a temp plate on your car on Facebook......you going to make it?
    2nd MK4 #10639 received 3-19-23. Wife's version. Street Snake - IRS, Willwoods, no roll bars, no hood scoop, no stripes, Blue Print EFI 306 with AOD trans, and under car exhaust. Ford Eruption Green with saddle leather interior.
    1st build - Mk4 Roadster #9319, received 4-10-18. IL registration 8/6/19. Moser 8.8. 3 Link. Wilwood brakes. Blue Print 427, Holley 750, TKO 600, 0.64 OD. Paint Dec 2020. Ruby Red with Carbon Flash Black metallic stripes.

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    We had a decent turnout! I think 7 roadsters, struck and a hotrod! A good time for a great cause!
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    It was a great time to meet and greet, also see some builds. Too bad I had a tire issue which I figured out, just waiting on FFR to verify the correct valve stems and ordered a new tire from Discount tire. Should be back on the road by Friday if all goes well.

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    Great day for a good cause. Over $2,000 was raised for Wounded Warrior Project. We had 8 FFRs and 1 Superformance. Even a top 10 car.

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    2nd MK4 #10639 received 3-19-23. Wife's version. Street Snake - IRS, Willwoods, no roll bars, no hood scoop, no stripes, Blue Print EFI 306 with AOD trans, and under car exhaust. Ford Eruption Green with saddle leather interior.
    1st build - Mk4 Roadster #9319, received 4-10-18. IL registration 8/6/19. Moser 8.8. 3 Link. Wilwood brakes. Blue Print 427, Holley 750, TKO 600, 0.64 OD. Paint Dec 2020. Ruby Red with Carbon Flash Black metallic stripes.

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    A few more of the group







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    WOW! Great pics! Such a fun event. Too bad we couldn't have Jay and Craig in this lineup.
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    great photos! Sorry I couldn't be there. Looks like it was a great time!
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    Thanks for posting the nice pictures. It was a very nice day hanging out with everyone and talking cars . It’s amazing how our love for these cars brings people together. Rob
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    Ill have to check this thread more often! I was available and I missed out...
    Does anyone know of any more coming up?

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    Quote Originally Posted by dpariso View Post
    Ill have to check this thread more often! I was available and I missed out...
    Does anyone know of any more coming up?
    Dave,

    I just posted another car show on June 19th in Elgin at ECC.

    Steve
    2nd MK4 #10639 received 3-19-23. Wife's version. Street Snake - IRS, Willwoods, no roll bars, no hood scoop, no stripes, Blue Print EFI 306 with AOD trans, and under car exhaust. Ford Eruption Green with saddle leather interior.
    1st build - Mk4 Roadster #9319, received 4-10-18. IL registration 8/6/19. Moser 8.8. 3 Link. Wilwood brakes. Blue Print 427, Holley 750, TKO 600, 0.64 OD. Paint Dec 2020. Ruby Red with Carbon Flash Black metallic stripes.

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    That ECC show should be cool. Probably some pretty crazy cars with hydraulic suspensions there!
    FFR 5136 Started as a donor...donor guages, engine, trans,etc. Now...TFS street intake,stage 1 cam, GT40p's,24# injectors and 80mm MAF,70mm TB,Z-spec t-5, and PSE Halibrand wrapped with Nitto 555 G2’s. My ever evolving dream car!!

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