Whos from Illinois around here?
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Re: Whos from Illinois around here?
Y'know, the few times that I've been to RLB (a buddy lives up there) I haven't even seen any cops... I was figuring that they were too small of a town to have their own cops actually. Guess I better keep my windows down on my truck next time I'm there - 20 tint.
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Re: Whos from Illinois around here?
acting nervous if youre pulled over is the first mistake you can make
but then sometimes it just depends on the officer
if you act calm and collected then most of the time you are let go with a warning or less for whatever thing they pull you over for and wont suspect anything
but then sometimes it just depends on the officer
if you act calm and collected then most of the time you are let go with a warning or less for whatever thing they pull you over for and wont suspect anything
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Re: Whos from Illinois around here?
Edwardsville, 20 mins. NE of the Most Dangerous City in America
Hey Tony Walch...Any electricians in your family? I grew up in Raymond!
Hey Tony Walch...Any electricians in your family? I grew up in Raymond!
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Are you far enough south for that Southern drawl? My great grandma lives in Streator. She had it.
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Re: Whos from Illinois around here?
Ill be living in Edwardsville this fall for school. Im going to school at Ranken Technical College.
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My neighbors daughter goes to Rankin in the automotive program. She loves it! Get ahold of me when you come to town. I own a house next door to me that I rent to college students. Maybe it will be available in the fall!
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Cool. Another Dixon-ite.
I think I've seen your car around town. I sold my Trans Am 2.5 years ago because we needed the money while the wife was off work sick for 6 months. She made it up to me and let me buy a new 2010 Ram 1500. I am sure you've seen it round Dixon. Its the Blue Quad Cab R/T (clone) with the ram air scoop on it and the black tonnuea cover. I only drive it in the summer on weekends when its nice out, and I pull my boat with it too.
I havent been active on these boards in several years but if you need any help with the Camaro, I studied the 3rd gens from top to bottom for 8 years during the resto-mod of my 87 TA. Just send a PM. I still look at the threads and such when I get notifications.
I think I've seen your car around town. I sold my Trans Am 2.5 years ago because we needed the money while the wife was off work sick for 6 months. She made it up to me and let me buy a new 2010 Ram 1500. I am sure you've seen it round Dixon. Its the Blue Quad Cab R/T (clone) with the ram air scoop on it and the black tonnuea cover. I only drive it in the summer on weekends when its nice out, and I pull my boat with it too.
I havent been active on these boards in several years but if you need any help with the Camaro, I studied the 3rd gens from top to bottom for 8 years during the resto-mod of my 87 TA. Just send a PM. I still look at the threads and such when I get notifications.
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Re: Whos from Illinois around here?
Cool. Another Dixon-ite.
I think I've seen your car around town. I sold my Trans Am 2.5 years ago because we needed the money while the wife was off work sick for 6 months. She made it up to me and let me buy a new 2010 Ram 1500. I am sure you've seen it round Dixon. Its the Blue Quad Cab R/T (clone) with the ram air scoop on it and the black tonnuea cover. I only drive it in the summer on weekends when its nice out, and I pull my boat with it too.
I havent been active on these boards in several years but if you need any help with the Camaro, I studied the 3rd gens from top to bottom for 8 years during the resto-mod of my 87 TA. Just send a PM. I still look at the threads and such when I get notifications.
I think I've seen your car around town. I sold my Trans Am 2.5 years ago because we needed the money while the wife was off work sick for 6 months. She made it up to me and let me buy a new 2010 Ram 1500. I am sure you've seen it round Dixon. Its the Blue Quad Cab R/T (clone) with the ram air scoop on it and the black tonnuea cover. I only drive it in the summer on weekends when its nice out, and I pull my boat with it too.
I havent been active on these boards in several years but if you need any help with the Camaro, I studied the 3rd gens from top to bottom for 8 years during the resto-mod of my 87 TA. Just send a PM. I still look at the threads and such when I get notifications.
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Re: Whos from Illinois around here?
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Re: Whos from Illinois around here?
Yea we went up to the derby and saw all 9 cars LMAO!!! It was still fun. I have seen the Thresher Sow from the freeway and have always wanted to go but as usual the wife makes other plans. lol!!
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Re: Whos from Illinois around here?
There will be a bunch of us meeting at the Chicago Ridge Tilted Kilt this Saturday at 7pm. 
Just look for the guys wearing the MFBA shirts. Or just look for Steve's head, its so bright and shiny you could see your reflection from space.

Just look for the guys wearing the MFBA shirts. Or just look for Steve's head, its so bright and shiny you could see your reflection from space.
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Re: Whos from Illinois around here?
I'm from Roselle! Anyone going to Cool Cars Under the Stars tomorrow night in elmhurst?
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Car: 1989 Trans Am GTA
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Axle/Gears: 3.23 10bolt waiting to explode.
Re: Whos from Illinois around here?
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From: Chicagoland Suburbs
Car: 1989 Trans Am GTA
Engine: LT1, AFR 195cc, 231/239 LE cam.
Transmission: M28 T56
Axle/Gears: 3.23 10bolt waiting to explode.
Re: Whos from Illinois around here?
Its a good place to park. I'll be driving a Silver G6 GTP coupe, I dislike driving the GTA right now because it blew out the #8 portion of the header gasket. It sounds like a ******* hickmobile right now.
I usually park on the very top of the garage.
I usually park on the very top of the garage.
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Do people display their cars in the garage or is it just more of a place to park?
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From: Chicagoland Suburbs
Car: 1989 Trans Am GTA
Engine: LT1, AFR 195cc, 231/239 LE cam.
Transmission: M28 T56
Axle/Gears: 3.23 10bolt waiting to explode.
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From: Chicagoland Suburbs
Car: 1989 Trans Am GTA
Engine: LT1, AFR 195cc, 231/239 LE cam.
Transmission: M28 T56
Axle/Gears: 3.23 10bolt waiting to explode.
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From: Chicagoland Suburbs
Car: 1989 Trans Am GTA
Engine: LT1, AFR 195cc, 231/239 LE cam.
Transmission: M28 T56
Axle/Gears: 3.23 10bolt waiting to explode.
Re: Whos from Illinois around here?
Well, I'll be hanging around for a bit. Its not too far from work so I'll just head up after work in the G6.
I guess I'll stop by Al's Hobby shop around 4:30-5:00pm or so. In need of some RC car parts for one of my toys.
I guess I'll stop by Al's Hobby shop around 4:30-5:00pm or so. In need of some RC car parts for one of my toys.
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RC's what you got? i don't run mine much but its fun when i do.
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Re: Whos from Illinois around here?
Tamiya F201 F1 1/10th scale
Richmans Toys 1989 Batmobile replica (1/10th scale pan car chassis with a Bad@$$ body)
Team Associated TC3 1/10th scale touring
OFNA MBX Pro 9.5 1/8th scale buggy, Hyper .21 8port
OFNA Jammin X1 Factory Team Edition 1/8th scale buggy. OS 30VG + JP2 pipe
OFNA Jammin X1 CRT Pro 1/8th scale Truggy. Nova Rossi 528XR Hotmod + JP2 pipe
OFNA Hyper One Seven 1/7th scale On-Road
Kyosho Inferno GT 1/8th scale On-Road.
Here are some of them together.
Richmans Toys 1989 Batmobile replica (1/10th scale pan car chassis with a Bad@$$ body)
Team Associated TC3 1/10th scale touring
OFNA MBX Pro 9.5 1/8th scale buggy, Hyper .21 8port
OFNA Jammin X1 Factory Team Edition 1/8th scale buggy. OS 30VG + JP2 pipe
OFNA Jammin X1 CRT Pro 1/8th scale Truggy. Nova Rossi 528XR Hotmod + JP2 pipe
OFNA Hyper One Seven 1/7th scale On-Road
Kyosho Inferno GT 1/8th scale On-Road.
Here are some of them together.

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Re: Whos from Illinois around here?
jealous!!! all i have is 2 t-maxx's, 1/10 traxxas slash, Losi late-model. I was going to go brushless on the slash but thats a winter/fall hobby for me. I had a video of me doing a backflip with it but don't have it anymore. Deleted most of the pictures so can't post any.
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Re: Whos from Illinois around here?
Christopher! about 15 minutes away from Carterville guy and 30 from Carbondale guy











