2009 is our 25th Anniversary.
We've had 25 years of building Chevrolets & friendships and having fun !!
Founded in February, 1984 at the home of Jim & Mary Holbach !!
We have 137 members and would love to have you also. The registration form is under the "Register or Renew Membership" tab.
The Northern Illinois Chevelle Club is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of 1964-1987 Chevelles, El Caminos and 1970-1972 Monte Carlos.
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NICC CRUISE AT BOB JASS
We’ve been invited back on Saturday, June 20th and will be gathering at Bob Jass Chevrolet in Elburn, IL. where we will have a car show and enjoy food provided by the dealership.
As they have done the last three years they will clear the lot south of the dealership along Rt. 47 so we can be parked by the shade trees. They will set up a BBQ for the grilling of burgers, hot dogs and brats from Reams meat market in Elburn, which is known throughout the area for the quality of their meats. In addition, they will provide chips, coolers with soda and water, etc.
Please come out. While it starts at 11am, might want to start getting there around 10:30am if you want a “front row parking” spot along Rt. 47, which includes shade trees, better get there a little early. Bob Jass Chevrolet loves having the NICC there so please come on out: great parking, at a Chevrolet dealership, free food and drink and a chance to have fun with your fellow members and meet new friends, as many people stop by to see our Classic Chevrolets.
The weather was cooperative, sunny warm and clear. That encouraged 14 NICC cars to come out to the first cruise of the year at Jim & Mary Holbach's. We had a VERY SPECIAL occurrence for those long-time members who new Bill Holer, and there will be pics of that later. Even had a visit from Jim's neighbors and the question we all asked is, "is there a personality test to be able to move into the neighborhood". The neighbors were not shy and it was obvious they were all good friends.
We left Holbach's home at 6pm for the cruise spot in Mt. Prospect. At Jim's directions we split into 2 groups for cruising so we would be certain not to get split up. Took about 15 minutes to drive there and once we parked, we used the convenient restaurant map that Jim had prepared. Great job.
We only had a few mishaps. Looks like the 1995 Z-28 in attendance lost a fuel pump but it was great having Joe Wirth as a club member, cuz the Z was towed to Barnes Automotive on Rand Rd., which is the shop Joe manages. Also, Bob Reichenbach had a close call with a truck, but that situation ended up fine.
After we parked, it was time to look at the cars then hit the food !!! We had a very good time and wish even more could have made it, but it was just fine. For your enjoyment, there are pictures for your enjoyment.
This is the car that caught the attention of all the "older" members; Bill Holer, an original NICC member passed away from cancer in March, 1998. One of his unfinished projects was the 1964 Malibu convertible he bought from Jim Clark, who found the Malibu. After Bill's death the family sold it to NICC member Andy Marchiando, but he has many projects and Mark Hojnacki bought it last year and this was it's NICC debut. That's former owner Jim Clark in the green T-shirt walking behind the left quarter panel. That's Uncle Jim Holbach on the right letting Mark know he did a good job. It was nice seeing the car. Here are some more pics of the car for you to enjoy.
Mark Hojnacki's wife was past her due date, but that didn't stop her from attending the cruise. There wipes out the excuses of all the club members.
- DRAG RACING INFORMATION -
By: Ralph Weidenbach
Another drag racing season is here. We will be running with the Chicago Gearheads the same as last year. When you go to the gate, tell them you are with the Gearheads. See me so I know you are there and have a car count for the event. At “The Grove” I park by the Tech shack. Most of the time I will have a RV and 28ft.white enclosed trailer. At Byron I park on the West side of the track across from the Staging lanes. I hope to see you there !! These are the dates and locations of our events.
Great Lakes: April 26th, May 16th, July 11th, August 22nd and October 11th
Byron: June 13th & Sept. 19th.
On June 13th I will bring hotdogs and burgers for all. I’ll be celebrating my birthday!! I hope to see a lot of you out this season, even if it is just to watch and share in some good times with friends. Call or email me if you have any questions. ralphweidenbach@sbcglobal.net / 630-918-5552.
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This page was last updated on
06/15/09.
