Chicago area get-together?

[Al_C]

We all know there is no LCS, and this would have been my first real opportunity to attend! (Well, with a roadster...) In fact, there isn't much of anything anywhere. I'm dealing with it - mostly.

So, I got to thinking (frequently a dangerous activity), why not have a small get-together somewhere in the Chicago area? Maybe meet for an hour or two on the 26th, 27th, or 28th (when we would have been in Ohio) and/or go on a cruise to nowhere in particular. For me, Saturday AM is out, but the rest of the weekend is possible.

We can abide by the social distancing guidelines, and if we have to, limit the group size (IL may soon go to then next phase, which is groups of 50!).

Opinions? Ideas on location and/or destination? Or, just tell me to avoid these bouts of thinking.

[nuhale]

I'm interested! In the red zone on my build. Happy to host at my house in Gurnee. I talk to another builder here in Gurnee but not sure if hes' active on the site.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Al,
Be sure to let Sten know. He'll serve as the social director (a job he is well qualified for ;) ) and can probably round up Dan and Craig, maybe Jay and Chris. Have a good time!

Jeff

[Al_C]

Al,
Be sure to let Sten know. He'll serve as the social director (a job he is well qualified for ;) ) and can probably round up Dan and Craig, maybe Jay and Chris. Have a good time!

Jeff

Hey Sten! Are you there? (I'll send a PM, too)

[Alig2]

I'm in, gotta find something to do this summer.

[nuhale]

I could use some extra hands with the windshield! :cool:

[ThickCobra]

I am in. Sten is probably in but he's having an issue logging into the forum. I forwarded your idea to 4 others in the area and hope that was alright.

Jay

[abdw-wcw]

Craig here (mentioned above). I'm in. Perhaps we wander slightly north to Wisconsin. Things are much more open up there than Chicago area.
edit: i just texted Sten to jump on.

[timmil]

I am in. We are on the North side, but have car, will travel.

Tim

[steno]

I’m back! I’m ALL in! Jay and I talked about getting together already during the week!
Weather is too nice to pass up!

[FLPBFoot]

We are in as well.

Not sure how far people want to go? We often enjoy a run up to Knuckleheads in Eagle WI. A biker bar but people up there always enjoy seeing the Cobra.

Also the Mobil in Genoa City, right over the boarder on Rt 12 North of Richmond has Premium gas with NO Ethanol!! We fill up there every time we are anywhere close. And WI is way cheaper than IL.

Another place closer is Hart's Saloon in Hebron, IL. A drive for some but right up the road from Steno. Hebron has a couple other places as well.

We are flexible and wide open to any and all ideas.

Steve & Heidi

[steno]

Let’s shoot for Saturday! Jay (Thickcobra)is going to do a dry run on Thursday.

[ThickCobra]

We are in as well.

Not sure how far people want to go? We often enjoy a run up to Knuckleheads in Eagle WI. A biker bar but people up there always enjoy seeing the Cobra.

Also the Mobil in Genoa City, right over the boarder on Rt 12 North of Richmond has Premium gas with NO Ethanol!! We fill up there every time we are anywhere close. And WI is way cheaper than IL.

Another place closer is Hart's Saloon in Hebron, IL. A drive for some but right up the road from Steno. Hebron has a couple other places as well.

We are flexible and wide open to any and all ideas.

Steve & Heidi

Steve and Al,

That sounds like a great plan and I was (closely) thinking the same thing. Not familiar with Knuckleheads but I like it. We could also tack on a short trip north of Eagle to Ottawa Lake Recreation Area , straight up 67, if we want to add some rustic roads. We'd loop back down ZZ to N to Eagle.

As Sten mentioned, I'm going to see whether there are any places to stop for a bite on that loop. Either way, Knuckleheads sounds good.

Just a thought.

Jay

[ThickCobra]

Steve,

All of your other ideas work for me.

[Robodent]

Sounds like a fun time!!! I wish I could be in as well however I’m still working on getting legal. The beautiful state of Illinois is requiring me to go through a bonded title process. I sent all my paperwork in last week now it’s a waiting game. Who knows how long this could take because they were closed for two months.
I’m in next time if I’m legal by then and if you guys allow me to bring my truck to run around with cobras
Rob

[steno]

Just to verify... which weekend? London’s original date?

[ThickCobra]

Sounds like a fun time!!! I wish I could be in as well however I’m still working on getting legal. The beautiful state of Illinois is requiring me to go through a bonded title process. I sent all my paperwork in last week now it’s a waiting game. Who knows how long this could take because they were closed for two months.
I’m in next time if I’m legal by then and if you guys allow me to bring my truck to run around with cobras
Rob

Rob,

Slap a temporary plate on it , get it insured and join us.

[Jetfuel]

Can an 818 tag along ?????

Jet

[Jryasko]

9735 is not quite ready for the road, but would like to meet and get to know other area Owners / Builders. If not having the roadster with yet is ok I would be in.

[Robodent]

I have it insured already but not a lot of test runs yet I’m not ready for this run but next time I’m in.

[steno]

I’m in for someone riding shotgun! Drop your car at my place and we’re outa here!

[Al_C]

Just to verify... which weekend? London’s original date?

Yes! I'm thinking that weekend. I'm available Saturday afternoon or all day Sunday. I can even do Friday, for that matter. Just can't do Saturday AM.

[Ed Mc]

Not back from paint yet. Hope to be ready for the next one in August

[FLPBFoot]

Steve,

All of your other ideas work for me.

The Bunker in Waterford is a great top as well. They have a Bell AH-1 Cobra. Makes a great photo op.

130036

[Al_C]

OK, here's what I have as of Tuesday AM:

Alig2
ThickCobra
Nuhale
abdw-wcw
Timmil
Steno
ILPBFoot (2)
Jetfuel
Jryasko
Al_C (2)

That's 12 people. So far. Not a problem for me; hopefully not for others. Then again, if we're driving, it shouldn't matter if we're 112...

Not sure I understand the location where this esteemed group will meet and what time. If it's north of the border, I can be there around 2 PM +/-. Or, we pick up IL people as we head north?

[nuhale]

my roadster is not going to be street legal this summer given the bonding process I will have to go thru. Will have to sit co-pilot with someone if there is an opening.

[ThickCobra]

Let’s shoot for Saturday! Jay (Thickcobra)is going to do a dry run on Thursday.

Sten,

I took a test run today, Thursday, to Eagle beginning in Lake Geneva and found the roads to be unkind to my suspension. Hwy 12 up thru 67 need road work.

Steve's ideas to Hebron and/or Genoa City are sounding pretty good. I hope this helps whoever is pulling this together.

[FLPBFoot]

Sten,

I took a test run today, Thursday, to Eagle beginning in Lake Geneva and found the roads to be unkind to my suspension. Hwy 12 up thru 67 need road work.

Steve's ideas to Hebron and/or Genoa City are sounding pretty good. I hope this helps whoever is pulling this together.

Sorry to not be specific, we usually go up 120 to D then over to Townline over to 20 then N and up to LC and North into Eagle on County Rd N.

Hebron and then Genoa City are good with a stop at Herner's Hideaway is a good trip. We could also head out northwest across the back roads to Zenda Tap. Every time we go up there the owner, Jose comes out to see the Cobra. Another biker bar with always a bunch of classic cars as well.

Just some thoughts. We are always open for anything.

Sten or Al-C - are you planing the itinerary?

Steve

[Al_C]

Sorry to not be specific, we usually go up 120 to D then over to Townline over to 20 then N and up to LC and North into Eagle on County Rd N.

Hebron and then Genoa City are good with a stop at Herner's Hideaway is a good trip. We could also head out northwest across the back roads to Zenda Tap. Every time we go up there the owner, Jose comes out to see the Cobra. Another biker bar with always a bunch of classic cars as well.

Just some thoughts. We are always open for anything.

Sten or Al-C - are you planing the itinerary?

Steve

Once the trip took a northern turn I realized that I was out of my element. The only roads I know in Wisconsin are Interstates. If it were up to me, I'd do a Rt. 66 itinerary in Illinois. I'm fine going north, but you guys know the roads better. I can follow!

[JH9551Roadster]

Hello I'm in West Aurora. Is there anyway I can tag along without a roadster. My Roadster is not ready for a trip yet but I'd like to come out and see some completed product. I have been excited to meet some of the community too!!

Jason

[JH9551Roadster]

Steno

If you haven't had a taker yet I would love it.

This is Jason from the other forum.

[steno]

Sunday good?

[Al_C]

Sunday, June 28 is good by me!

[JH9551Roadster]

Sunday I have a commitment already. Saturday is good. But I am a first timer.

[steno]

Sunday is best for me too!

[Cruzzz]

Almost missed this! Count me in. Drove by London today on my way to see my dad for Father’s Day. Would be great to meet many of you in person.

Chris

[timmil]

Barring any rain, Sunday works better for me. What time and where is the meet place? Has that been landed?

Tim

[steno]

Ok! Sunday the 28th! Meet at the historical Woodstock square and head north of the “cheddar curtain” to meet up with Thick Cobra. Then we’ll be on our way! What’s a good time to meet for everyone!

[Cruzzz]

What time does everyone want to meet in Woodstock? Weather looks good so far.

[steno]

9am?

[Al_C]

9am?

That's pretty early, considering that I'm just about 2 hours south of you. How about 10 or 10:30.

[steno]

Ok...10 it is! Really should take you less than 1 1/2 hours. I have family in Wheaton...

[Al_C]

Sounds good. My wife is on board for 10 AM, as am I. I'd like to invite my friend Dan - Porsche guy who lives in Woodstock - to join in, too! (He had a barn full, but has been divesting them. I think he still has 5...)

[steno]

More the merrier!

[timmil]

Unfortunately, wife and I have to bow out this time. :( But send pics, maybe next weekend.

Tim

[steno]

Ok... how many going to meet in Woodstock at 10am? Don’t want to forget anyone!

[Cruzzz]

I plan to be there but watching the weather closely. Now starting to look like rain in the morning.

[dpariso]

count me in (Cruzzz, thanks for heads-up)!
From what i read, the meeting is Sunday 28th, 10am, somewhere in Woodstoock?

[steno]

Yes! Right in the Historical square. You can google the Woodstock Opera House and it’ll take you there. Same spot they filmed Groundhog Day movie!

[timmil]

I really need to learn how to read dates, I thought this was for yesterday. Anyway, I think if the weather holds out, we will be able to make it.

Tim

[dpariso]

Is 10am the agreed time to meet?
If the Cobra show was NOT cancelled... I'd (we) would be driving to London this week, in the RAIN to get there. It's about 5 hours from where I'm at. Maybe canceling the show was a blessing in disguise?

[steno]

For some reason, I always seem to drive to London in the rain! That’s why I have holes in my foot wells! It’s only water!

[FLPBFoot]

Ok... how many going to meet in Woodstock at 10am? Don’t want to forget anyone!

My wife Heidi and I will meet you in Woodstock at 10 am

Steve

[dpariso]

I've learned (by experience) if you don't stop AND you drive fast enough... you don't get wet in the rain! LOL
Hey Steno, do you really have holes in your foot wells? If you're not joking.. LETS SEE IT Fred Flintstone

[FLPBFoot]

I've learned (by experience) if you don't stop AND you drive fast enough... you don't get wet in the rain! LOL
Hey Steno, do you really have holes in your foot wells? If you're not joking.. LETS SEE IT Fred Flintstone

Following the lead from several on the forums I drilled 2 in each footwell. If it rains very hard you will a small swimming pool in your footwells if they are sealed tight.

[dpariso]

show me plz.

[Alig2]

My wife and I will be there too, weather permitting

[dpariso]

Hello Alig2. I just sent you a PM

[Al_C]

OK, here's what I have as of Monday 3PM

Alig2 2 people
ILPBFoot 2 people
Steno
Al_C 2 people
TIMMIL 2 people
Cruzzz
dpariso

There were others the first time around, but they have yet to confirm (ThickCobra, Jetfuel, Jryasko, abdw-wcw, Nuhale)

[ThickCobra]

ThickCobra and 2 others confirmed and 1 more tentative.

[steno]

The holes are the same diameter as a #2 Phillips screwdriver! I wonder...

[Jetfuel]

Ok, Saturday would've been better for me since it is a 4 hrs drive to the meeting site, and was planning on driving back Sunday so it didn't turn into a very long day but long driving days never stopped me before, with that said, right now just looking at the weather and fingers crossed.

Jet

[FLPBFoot]

The holes are the same diameter as a #2 Phillips screwdriver! I wonder...

Yep....:rolleyes:

[FLPBFoot]

The holes are the same diameter as a #2 Phillips screwdriver! I wonder...

Yep....:rolleyes:

[nuhale]

Count on me for next one. I'm still in the "redzone" on my build and dealing with our wonderful state on registration. I'm back into the electrical again as I had a issue with the coyote harness that took me forever to track down.

Maybe I'll take a ride out just to say hi and meet everyone/take a look at your builds if you plan to hang out in the square for a little bit.

[steno]

I may have an open seat in my roadster. If I have a spot you’re more than welcome!

[steno]

abdw-wcw is in too!

[Gumball]

Hi Guys -

I'm a little slow on the uptake (nothing new there), but count me in as well.

Church will delay my departure until around 9 am, though, so I'll ping Sten and figure out where to connect with the group as the morning goes on.

[nuhale]

Sten, may take you up on that offer. May take the day to work in the garage tho but either way may come out to say hi and take a look at some others work.

[Jryasko]

Al I will have to pass this time around, something going Sunday. Maybe if you guys do something later on this year I will make it, and just maybe 9735 will be roadable by then. Not completed but good for shakedown runs. If not I will just meet up. I actually have a neighbor that has a Roadster, if nothing else maybe I can talk him into making the run.

[steno]

For those to contact me... 321-759-9930.

[Al_C]

For those to contact me... 321-759-9930.

Thanks! I'll send you a text when we're getting close. Of course if we all do that, you'll be overwhelmed with messages!

[steno]

Wrong number ! 321-749-9930! 4... not 5. Sorry.

[steno]

Well... The weather forecast seems to be taking a turn. Well just keep an eye on it!

[Al_C]

Well... The weather forecast seems to be taking a turn. Well just keep an eye on it!

For the better! Weather.com says 80 and mostly sunny for Sunday in southern WI...
https://weather.com/weather/weekend/l/dff710e923235bbe3187c9313f8488787cbd62118e49025d20 f477310d528661

[steno]

I’ll go with your forecast! Mine said afternoon thunderstorm!😉

[FLPBFoot]

Al & Steno;

Change of plans from our side. Shop called and we dropped the car off yesterday for paint. When your painter calls you jump! He was talking late August so a bit of a surprise when he called Wednesday. We’ll try to make it to Woodstock on Sunday to meet everyone at 10am.

Steve & Heidi.

[dpariso]

Are we just meeting to take over Woodstock and park (LOL)? Or is there a plan to cruz around a specific roads as a group?

[steno]

Meet and drive!

[steno]

FWIW ... when we get into Wisconsin we’ll fill up at Mobil with cheaper gas. The premium gas is ethanol free! And be sure to fill up on the way home before you get back to Illinois!

[jiriza84641]

I’d be in but right now working saturdays this month. I’m off next Saturdays next month. Be wreath to see some builds.

[steno]

Looks like my empty seat is gone!

[steno]

See everyone at 10!

[Jetfuel]

6:30 am EDST wet streets and sprinkling...not happy and forecast doesn’t look good either here in Indiana.
Enjoy the ride have fun and take lots of pics

Jet

[steno]

Looks a bit sketchy... drive may be a bit shorter than planned.

[timmil]

Hey everyone some things have come up and we wont be able to spend the day out like we'd hoped. Plus not sure if the weather is going to cooperate and its 100+ mi round trip just to Woodstock for us. Wife doesn't want to chance it. Maybe next time, have fun, be safe and post some pics!

Tim

[Cruzzz]

130632

Precip % per Dark Sky. Should be all clear by 9.

[Al_C]

weatherman says "most areas will be dry". hope he's right. will be leaving shortly to drop off dog and head north!

[Cruzzz]

130633

Update. See everyone soon!

[steno]

The way these cars handle, we could drive between the drops if needed! ;)

[ThickCobra]

Heading over in 25 min.

[Al_C]

It was great to see and meet everyone! Here are two photos (we didn't take many, but I know others did!)

First - Woodstock!

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130675&d=1593384129

Next - Eagle, WI:

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130676&d=1593384151

[ThickCobra]

Al_ C,

Great idea to suggest a cruise since LCS was canceled. And Sten, thanks for pulling it together which turned out to be a beautiful day.

Jay

[steno]

It was a great country drive with great food! Cars bring us together at first, but after that it becomes secondary to the people you meet!

[Jeff Kleiner]

Looks like a great day! I'm intimately familiar with two of the cars in the photos and about to become acquainted with one of the others :)

Jeff

[steno]

Jeff, I will say that the cars that come from you shop are stunners!

[nuhale]

Great Day! Nice to meet all of you and thanks to Chris for letting me sit co-pilot (even tho we fell behind due to my harness fiasco). 7275 should be on the road soon so hoping to do this again with another in the pack.

Thanks Sten for putting together!

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130719&d=1593438281

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130720&d=1593438287

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130721&d=1593438293

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130723&d=1593438309

[timmil]

Looks like it was a great time and sorry we missed it! Wife and I went to breakfast and this happened...

[Ohmsworld]

I’m in for the next run. Only just joined the forum. Only just completed my build too

[steno]

Holy Crap! That had to be embarrassing!

[steno]

Ohmsworld, where are you located?

[timmil]

Holy Crap! That had to be embarrassing!

Your not kidding! The one thing I didn't check when I pulled it out for the summer.

[Al_C]

Holy Crap! That had to be embarrassing!

Here's what's embarrassing: I don't know what that thing is! I don't have anything that looks like that on my car...

[Al_C]

I’m in for the next run. Only just joined the forum. Only just completed my build too

I think (early) October might be a good time for a next run. There should be a whole bunch of folks ready to go then. We'll start planning around Labor Day...

[Alig2]

A few from the road

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130716&d=1593430308

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130715&d=1593430155

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130714&d=1593430125

[Ed Mc]

Looks like a great time. Count me for the next one

[timmil]

Here's what's embarrassing: I don't know what that thing is! I don't have anything that looks like that on my car...

Ha, don't be, its my starter wrapped in a heat shield. Been planning on replacing it with a high torque mini-starter, so I guess that just got moved up on the list. :)

[Al_C]

Looks like a great time. Count me for the next one

When do you expect to have your car home? Can't wait to see pics!

[steno]

September 5th is Open House at Factory Five! Who wants to come with? I’m driving my Roadster!

[RobW]

Sten, sounds like a great time. Count me in if you do make the trip.

I hope all is well. The cruise looked like a lot of fun.

[steno]

Sten, sounds like a great time. Count me in if you do make the trip.

I hope all is well. The cruise looked like a lot of fun.
Fire it up and tag along! We’ll have us a convoy!

[Alig2]

Sorry, had my gallery set to private so the pictures were not visible

A few from the road

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130716&d=1593430308

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130715&d=1593430155

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=130714&d=1593430125

[Al_C]

Thanks, Pete and Alissa! These photos are gorgeous!

[steno]

Alissa... next time we’ll have to mix up the order to give you more opportunities for great photos!

[Ohmsworld]

Ohmsworld, where are you located?

In the city. Ukranian village. West town.

[Ohmsworld]

There seems to be some coalescing on the color red or some variation of it.

[Ed Mc]

I look forward to adding some contrast in blue as soon as I am back from paint

[Rdone585]

I should have joined this forum long ago, just haven't had the time to spend to keep up with it until lately. I wish I'd have know about this event, I'd have been right there with you. On the way to Eagle you may have been within 5 miles of my house in Washington County WI! Hopefully this won't be the last one.

[steno]

I’m pretty much up for a drive whenever... just got back from a trip to Florida and back! Another 3010 miles on the clock!

[nuhale]

Ball is rolling on 7275 so I should be legal in 6-8 weeks.

[ThickCobra]

Alright. Always looking for a cruise car.

[dpariso]

just thought I'd all know another thread for a Chicago Area run is going on here:
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?36991-Chicago-area-get-together-version-2-0&p=423966#post423966