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*nods* Thank you! He he ... most people can't believe it is daily driven, as good as it looks! My bias for Monte Carlos aside, of course, I love the checkerboard rims. To me ... they make the car look a bit sporty, but still have the "classiness" of the Monte Carlo. *shrugs* Or something like that ... . Makes owning multiple cars that much more enjoyable, no?

See...these are the kinda quotes I like. On the surface, it sounds pretty interesting ... but ... the more you look at it and THINK about it, the more weird/off it becomes. Which is cool in a way, because that means you've thought and (perhaps) re-evaluated a few things in the process. *shrugs* Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "A smile can hide all the pain" ... Glen Campbell ... 'Rhinestone Cowboy'

Chris, I know how you feel. I have a few friends recently who picked up a couple different older MCs ... for much less than they are worth ... mainly because the previous owner didn't know what they had. One of these days, I'll find one of those type of deals...I hope . Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Do I really feel the way I feel?" ... Marc Cohn ... 'Walking In Memphis'

Oh, AWESOME, Oldsmoboi! Holy cow ... that is one I'd sure love to see in person someday. Course, for now, pics will do when you have 'em . Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Every song, another scene" ... Dierks Bently ... 'Every Mile A Memory'

VERY COOL, PCS! *raises eyebrow* Do you have all makes and models, by chance? Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "My heart is like an open highway" ... BonJovi ... 'It's My Life'

ocnblu, Glad your Mom is OK ... sorry about the Cobalt, though. Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I'm on a wheel of fortune with a twist of fate" ... Bee Gees ... 'Alone'

Eegads. While painful to look at, it is also kinda cool. Some of the photography is awesome.... Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I ain't ready for the junkyard yet" ... George Jones ... 'I Don't Need Your Rocking Chair'

Dangumit. I was hoping for more pictures!!!! Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "All it needs is just a little time" ... Jeff Carson ... 'The Car'

That's too bad you're just passing through IL. When will you be coming through?

Holy..... I can't imagine driving around town in THAT!

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Awesome, Capriceman! CONGRATULATIONS! Glad your gf is better, too . Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I'll take a Chevrolet just any day" ... John Conlee ... 'Common Man'

Indeedy, I do! My '87 MC LS (as did my former '88 MC LS) has 'em: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1987/87MC1007_12_JPG.html I sure do love the look ... looks custom (to some, anyway), yet 100% stock! And, as far as I know, the entire 4th gen had them available, '81-'88....

LOL, XP! I will get to NE ... maybe not this year, but SOON.... You could always come and join us for this . A QUICK update!!! News I forgot to add in the last post... ...Steak'n'Shake's main manager told me that the manager in charge the day of our event will have a section set off for us. ...Steak'n'Shake MAY have some COUPONS to give away for use the day of this gathering or later, whichever you choose. ...In case you don't see me by my '87 MC LS (or my other MCs, if they are there), I plan to wear my black T-shirt with the "Monte Carlo" script on it in white, similar to the mudflap on my '76 MC: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1976/76MC1007_10_JPG.html Highlights... ...My _CELL_ # was noted in the previous post ... make sure you grab it if you are coming so you can call me if needed.... ...NOW is the time to say whether or not you are coming for sure.... PLEASE advise ASAP! ...I know many people are looking forward to this...as am I. I hope most of you listed ARE able to come...and that more people considering JOINING US. This SHOULD prove to be a fun time and an excellent way to meet people, especially in the Chicagoland area....

Hey PCS...no stops in IL???? Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I need to get away from this place" ... Smashmouth ... 'All Star'

Heh....wasn't able to get on here Tuesday or Wednesday nights.... Anyway...with this fine tuning...what happened to the little "tabs" that marked the topics as one you've posted in? I don't seem to see those now...or, am I just missing them? Good to have C&G back online!!! Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Things have changed since you've been gone" ... Pam Tillis ... 'Land Of The Living'

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Aaaahhhh....that fresh, newly-washed look is so intoxicating...isn't it? I finally washed my older 4 Monte Carlos this past Saturday [the '87 MC LS daily driver will get its second cleaning of the year this coming weekend, weather permitting, of course]...partly to have them ready for the July 26 gathering here, in case it IS sunny...but mostly to get the "winter dust" off them. Now, they all just look and "feel" so much better! Sure makes a difference when they are clean; driving them after a fresh wash is a bit invigorating, imho. Hmmm...does anyone else who has multiple cars notice that each car as its own "personality"? It just seems that each of my MCs have a distinct feel and "attitude"...not just because each are a different generation/body style, either. I find myself with a slightly different personality, too, depending on which MC I'm driving...he heh. And...it looks like I'll be heading to Arkansas the weekend of August 2 to pick up my new-to-me '79 MC...!!! Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "You can call it life and say that it's not right" ... Mel McDaniel ... 'I Call It Love'

The following quote greeted us on the company computer system the other day: But ... isn't "contribution" a way to show "commitment"? Thoughts? Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Are we too blind to see?" ... Elvis Presley ... 'In The Ghetto'

This gathering is TWO WEEKS AWAY! *Will anyone be in the greater Elgin area Friday night and/or Sunday morning? If so...should we plan something for, say, after 8p on Friday (Dad's city softball team plays at 6:30, so I wouldn't be available until around 8p) ... and/or ... Sunday morning?* My _CELL_ number is imbedded below...so take note, in case you need to reach me now or the day of this event. **DATE** Saturday, July 26, 2008 **TIME** Starting at noon (for lunch) Ending...? Please come for as long or short a time as you are able. **LOCATION** NEW PLACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have reached CAPACITY for the Paul Wolff Shelter I had reserved for this event. THUS...the NEW LOCATION is: STEAK'n'SHAKE 290 S RANDALL RD ELGIN IL 60123 http://www.mapquest.com/maps/290+S+Randall...Elgin+IL+60123/ This is... ...NORTH of I-88, IL RT 64 ...SOUTH of IL RT 20 (by about a block or so), I-90, IL RT 72 ...EAST of I-39, IL RT 47 ...WEST of IL RT 31, IL RT 25 ...~20-minute drive, S from the I-90/Randall Rd interchange. _847_ **CRUISE NIGHT** The greater Chicagoland area offers MANY cruise nights we could attend, the closest of which is held here: BEEF VILLA 1225 W SPRING ST S ELGIN IL 60177 From Steak'n'Shake, this is south along Randall Rd, then slightly east of Randall Rd along Hopps Rd/Spring St. _337_ **COSTS** ABSOLUTELY/100% _NO_ FEES!!! Food (we have to eat anyway) ... NO alcoholic beverages Gas (wish I could control this one) Lodging (if needed) _9897_ **LODGING** CAMPING: Paul Wolff area of the Burnidge-Paul Wolff Forest Preserve. The campground features a dump station, electric service, pad and water. For more information about campsite availability and condition, please call (630) 444-1200. HOTELS/MOTELS: BEST location, given the proximity to the gathering location, is Country Inn & Suites, just N of I-90 along Randall Rd: http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/...-11282403M.html To get to the gathering location from the above place: South on Randall Rd Cross over IL RT 20 Turn right into shopping center area where Steak'n'Shake is These 3 places are just N of I-90, along IL RT 31... Super 8, E side of IL RT 31: http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/...-10211930M.html (NOTE ... map is off, this hotel is visible from IL RT 31, as I recall) Hampton Inn, E side of IL RT 31: http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/...-10203685M.html Quality Inn, W side of IL RT 31: http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/...-10230565M.html To get to the gathering location from any of the above 3 places, and AVOID I-90 tolls: South on IL RT 31 Turn right (west) onto Big Timber Rd Turn left (south) onto Randall Rd Cross over IL RT 20 Turn right into shopping center where Steak'n'Shake is **ATTENDEES** ALL ARE WELCOME!!! Please join us ... RAIN OR SHINE. WILL YOU BE THERE? As of now, ~90 people from 17 DIFFERENT groups/message boards are planning to or thinking about attending this one-of-a-kind, first-of-its-type and (hopefully) first-of-many gathering.... HOWEVER...NOW is the time to advise me definitely whether or not you are coming. Sssooo...please advise ASAP! I hope most of you listed are able to come (especially since the LOCATION has CHANGED to accommodate the INCREASED number of participants), and I hope more people SERIOUSLY consider JOINING US. This should be a GREAT time and a WONDERFUL way to meet people, especially in THIS area.... * CHEVYTALK.ORG = 13 * = ChrisS (Chicagoland) = Anthony/Maligoon (Chicagoland) = 75 Chevelle (Chicagoland) = Impalaman1966 (Chicagoland) = 57ORG + 1 (Chicagoland) = green 57 210 (Chicagoland) = Chadman03 (Chicagoland) = REBORN55 + 1 (IL) = BuffDaddy (IOWA) = Eight90 + 1 (OHIO) * IL MONTE CARLO OWNERS GROUP = 10 * = Grant + 1 (Chicagoland) = Bill + Mary (Chicagoland) = Larry + Carol (Chicagoland) = Alex (central IL) = Derek A + Janie (central IL) = Jeff H (INDIANA) * 4TH GEN MC SS = 9 * = Euro/Matt + Dad (Chicagoland) = 5088 (Chicagoland) = white85ss (Chicagoland) = Aeroscream/Bernie (central IL) = Chevyman 3-8-29 (INDIANA) = ProTourAero (INDIANA) = 87MCarloSSBeast (WISCONSIN) = Glenn T (MICHIGAN) * 1ST GEN MC CLUB = 7 * = Andreas + Leo (Chicagoland) = Larry (Chicagoland) = George + son (Chicagoland) = Zanie (Chicagoland) = Phil (INDIANA) * NATIONAL MC OWNERS ASSOCIATION = 7 * = 73monte (Chicagoland) = montecl86 (central IL) = Scott W + 2 (central IL) = jcaffeldt + 1 (MINNESOTA) * 6TH GEN 2000MONTECARLO = 7 * = Chitown Chevy (Chicagoland) = Paul1965 (Chicagoland) = silverbullet (Chicagoland) = erics95se (Chicagoland) = shaveradam (Chicagoland) = 2002 Monte SS (IOWA) = 7801MonteMan (MICHIGAN) * 5TH GEN MYMONTE = 6 * = chevy81888 (Chicagoland) = dante (Chicagoland) = Cully77 (Chicagoland) = blackbeauty89 (Chicagoland) = Monte Z34 (Chicagoland) = mrclean (WISCONSIN) * GM INSIDE NEWS = 6 * = The Cruck (Chicagoland) = DuraMax Hammer (Chicagoland) = darndot (central IL) = New_Mexico_Sunset_on_RT66 (IOWA) = DuSpinnst + 1(MICHIGAN) * MC MAILING LIST = 5 * = Ed G + 3 (Chicagoland) = Andy (WISCONSIN) * CHEERS & GEARS = 5 * = Northstar (central IL) = daves87rs (MICHIGAN) = gm4life + 1 (IOWA) = Chris/66Stang (OHIO) * MCFORUM = 5 * = AwsomeSS (Chicagoland) = kweef (WISCONSIN) = RocknSS04 + 1 (MICHIGAN) = vita (S DAKOTA) * MIDWEST V6 = 4 * = Vegas + 2 (Chicagoland) = tease (Chicagoland) * FULLTHROTTLEV6 = 2 * = Z28_DAD (Chicagoland) = mofo123 (Chicagoland) * EL CAMINO ML = 1 * = John, evening (Chicagoland) * 2ND GEN MC 73-77 YAHOO GROUP = 1 * = Steve (WISCONSIN) * 3RD GEN MONTES = 1 * = nightmare388 (western IL) * MONTE MILLENNIUM GENERATIONS = 1 * = Andrea (IOWA) Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Don't say it ain't so, you know the time is now" ... John Fogerty ... 'Centerfield'

Capriceman ... I like your radio solution. I may have to do that myself . No...the '76 doesn't ping at all. And, the choke has been adjusted...multiple times...lol. I'll check the other again, too, though I know that has been done.... Ya never know, though .

Wish I had had a camera with me today while driving my older 4 MCs. I spotted a brand new malibu with them on, as well as an older Ford Thunderbird.... Aye. Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Play with the fire, and your gonna get burned" ... Steve Wariner ... 'Some Fools Never Learn'

*nods* Yep...I sure do. I did run a title search through the IL Sec of State's office for my parents' former '76 MC back in the mid-1990s. It had 2 owners after Mom and Dad (the original owners) traded it in ... and the second ended up junking it ... a few weeks before I started the title search...arg! Even so, I wonder, sometimes, what happened to my former '88 MC LS...as well as a few other cars my parents owned. I don't care what happened to my 2 new cars, which are both LONG gone. Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I'm burning up this blacktop" ... Mark Collie ... 'Even The Man In The Moon Is Crying'

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LOL! I WISH it were a case of me needing to stop listening for the exhaust . But, no, the '76 always seems to "drag" a little bit upon cold starts. It's fine once it gets warmed up...but, it tends to bog and, sometimes, will hesitate/stall as I drive it out of the garage. And, yep, it has been tuned up.... Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I ain't ready for the junkyard yet" ... George Jones ... 'I Don't Need Your Rocking Chair'