Hey guys,

I'm fairly new to the forum but always been into Third-Gens and was wondering if anyone on here was from the Central IL area particularly Peoria or Bloomington/Normal area. Always good to know and meet new people in the same area with the same interests.

Welcome to the board, I live in Bloomington.

Cool, you ever go to the K's cruise-in's in the summer?

I have a couple times

yes of course theres ppl form central IL here

many


Lincoln here, 40 miles south of bloomington and 25 north of springfield on i-55 exit 123

I figured there would be but at least this way we can figure out who all is from Central IL. I'm actually from El Paso, 15 miles north of B/N on 39.

i`m from east peoria, i and another friend are repainting are cars this winter. I`m painting my z a cobalt blue wit a candy over top.it`ll b sweet

Cool, thanks for posting.

Come on guys, don't be bashful. Post away.

i drove thru there yesterday after moving someone into western university....does that count?

been there and fairbury and chenoa and gridley and and

my dad and brother lived in fairbury for like 20 years, til a year ago

ive been to all those towns alot
its 75 miles to 39 from here

Im from Raymond Il 30 mins south of Springfield.. 1 hr north of GateWay

i was born and raised in quincy! save me!!! lol

Im from the Springfield area. Have in-laws in the Bloomington area.

Hi, I'm in South Pekin.
I've owned my Formula since I bought it from Scheer Buick Pontiac in October of 86 and it's had 223,000 hard miles since.
I'm planning on making it better than new.

I'm in Decatur........if it's of any interest

how many of u attend the annual jacksonville carshow?

I hit that 2 years ago. Went to Springfield for the Super Cruise last year.

Springfield here.

I hit the Jacksonville cruise, but I dont make the actual show.

hum jacksonville has something interesting like that ? how big is that town ? im not evne sure lol, i do know that another one of the plants i work at MII-Inc is there

Although I can't speak for last year the Jacksonville cruise has been going down hill for a few years.... still a good cruise but not what it use to be last time we were there was 04

The Bloomington cruise is getting bigger every year they were averaging between 250-300 cars per month last year

If you are looking for a good cruise.... the monmouth cruise the Sat. before the La Harp (Fred Gibb Chevrolet) car show is another good one

Yeah, that's what I understand too about Jacksonville. One reason we did Springfield instead last year. You'll have to post the Monmouth cruise when it comes closer to that time. B-N does have a good cruise night! The Hooters Spring and Fall cruise are usually pretty good in Peoria too. I know Streator is a drive for some but they have a cruise night once a year and it usually pulls 500+ cars. I believe its in Sept.

Ya steator is good also alot better since they have the cruise route go both ways....we won mayors choice there this year

Springfield was really slow on Fri. but was pretty good on Sat. and Sun

Does anyone have any set dates for any cruises in the central Illinois area? I'd like to check out some of the 3rd gen cars for ideas. And how do you add a picture to your post?
Thanks!

Im interested in the bloomington cruise dates myself if anyone finds out post um, if i hear anything ill let you guys know

There is a "Getz list" published every year that has hundreds of central Ill. shows and cruises on it...I dont have an address handy but will get for you cost is like $5 but worth it

Bloomington dates for 2006 are:
Apr 8
May 13
Jun 10
Jul 8
Aug 12
Sep 9
Oct 14