Windy City Marauders

[Slowpoke]

I smell chicken!

do we have any takers for May 25th?

[SergntMac]

I'm in...

[jrzygrl]

What's this all about, clue me in will ya?

[Bigdogjim]

I smell chicken way out here on the east coast~~~~~~~~~

[UncleLar]

I'm in. I'm also available for duty at the Route 66 "comparisons".

[martyo]

Originally posted by Slowpoke
I smell chicken!

If RF would just shower, that smell will go away!

[jrzygrl]

O.K. I get it, exclude the "blue one". Is this a BLACK only thing?
I'm calling MartyO.............

[Slowpoke]

the thread is for a MM get-together for lunch at Dell Rhea's -

[UncleLar]

Hey Slowpoke,can you write that off as a business lunch?;) I've got another idea for
Craftypoke Industries,how about a Concept Marauder Convertible stroller that can be upgraded to a pedal car later and eventually into a go kart?
Can we do a Chicken Meet without snow and freezing temperatures?

[jrzygrl]

Poke you did send me a club card, so do I qualify to do the Dell Rhea's thing if I can? Or do I have to go through some kind of initiation/hazing? Where's this at exactly? Time?

[Long Live #3]

Originally posted by jrzygrl
Poke you did send me a club card, so do I qualify to do the Dell Rhea's thing if I can? Or do I have to go through some kind of initiation/hazing? Where's this at exactly? Time?

Yea, I'd like to know too. :D

[MMM2003]

Slowpoke and all -

Do you allow cheeseheads at your Chicken show?

I hope to see you all at the GLD on 5/17 to discuss this further.

[mad man]

I will be there if my car is still in one piece after this weekend. and Pete I don't think you want to drive down for lunch do you .Don't worry jersey girl this is on the south side of town. someone want to post were its at. last time i looked on the computer to find it . I think I55 and rt 83:confused:

[MMM2003]

Oops. I just realized that the 25th is a friday. Can't do, but we do have trips to Chicago planned. I was hoping to including one of those chicken coup things, with a necessary (according to the wife) shopping trip to Chicago (around O'Hare).

Well, maybe next time. Thanks MadMan - c ya in 120 hours !Ahh make that 117.5 !

WRONG !! I looked at the April calendar ! I guess it's a sunday. Ohh possibilites, here we come !

[schuvwj]

Slowpoke count me in for May 25th! Maybe I'll do another burn-out for Sarg! Then he'll blow my doors off.

Have a great day!

[jrzygrl]

What time? What time? What time? :bounce:

[SergntMac]

Date: Sunday, 25 May 03
Time: 1400 hr., or 2 PM, which ever works for you.
Average dinner tab is 10 bucks, great chicken, good everything, kids and family welcome, but once we start talking MM, they sometime feel left out. But, all are welcome.

Del's is located on real, meaning genuine "Old Route 66," here's one link. http://centerstage.net/music/clubs/dell-rheas.html

Map Quest can help too.

Get your butt to Rt. 83 and I-55. Drive north on 83 to the first traffic light north of I-55. Make a right, and another hard right on to the Frontage road. Follow that around and you'll see Del's.

Hope this thread is getting out to the regular member's, and if you haven't checked in here yet, please do. A head count helps.

I'll try to bring some pins, if I can get them from our E-Bay Guru.

See y'all there.

[Long Live #3]

Thanks Sarge. I'll be there. Just one question, what's the address of the place?

[SergntMac]

Originally posted by Long Live #3
Thanks Sarge. I'll be there. Just one question, what's the address of the place?

Oh well, what can one expect from another who's still dealing with "detention" issues...Here ya go LL3, you lazy bum!

http://aolsvc.yp.aol.com/main.adp?_dirskip=0&_dirletter=&_direxpand=&_dirmap=0&_dac=0&_dfc=1&_dirsview=val&_dbf=&_dircid=108496091&_diraction=detail&_dircity=Willowbrook&_dirstate=IL&_dirlat=417519&_dirlong=%2d879279&_dirzip=60527&_dirmyaddr=&_dircat=&_dirnamesearch=Dell%20Rhea%27s %20Chicken%20Basket&_dirreferer=&_diraddress=645%20Joliet%20Rd&_dirdma=11&_dirpid=

[jrzygrl]

Sarge, I was thinking the same thing earlier today but, I promised LML I'd behave myself.

[chapel1]

Can't promise but will post when I'm sure I can commit.

[Long Live #3]

Originally posted by SergntMac
Oh well, what can one expect from another who's still dealing with "detention" issues...Here ya go LL3, you lazy bum!

http://aolsvc.yp.aol.com/main.adp?_dirskip=0&_dirletter=&_direxpand=&_dirmap=0&_dac=0&_dfc=1&_dirsview=val&_dbf=&_dircid=108496091&_diraction=detail&_dircity=Willowbrook&_dirstate=IL&_dirlat=417519&_dirlong=%2d879279&_dirzip=60527&_dirmyaddr=&_dircat=&_dirnamesearch=Dell%20Rhea%27s %20Chicken%20Basket&_dirreferer=&_diraddress=645%20Joliet%20Rd&_dirdma=11&_dirpid=

Ok, lets not burn the Young Gun. :D

[jrzygrl]

Just curious but, is this still a happenin' thing??

[Slowpoke]

you bet !

I will be there

[jrzygrl]

Are you bringing little poke, and Momma?

[Slowpoke]

little poke will be at home passing gas, spitting up on his mom and crying until i return with the smell of chicken on my fingers. It's not the kid I worry about bringing - it's the wife, who would be bored with all the cartalk and looking for a place to take a nap!

[jrzygrl]

Ok, impromptu POL, sort of...anyone bringing
A. Significant other?
B. Pint sized tag-alongs?

[chapel1]

I can't go to dinner but I 'm going to make the early parking lot apperance.I'll be there about 1:30 I hope to see ya there.:D

[Slowpoke]

2:00; give or take a few minutes. I will be there!

[Slowpoke]

2:0 pm today

Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
645 Joliet Road
Willowbrook

[UncleLar]

'Twas a fine bright beautiful day at the Chicken Basket,a bunch of familiar faces,most of whom have attended each "Chicken Meet",and some friendly and enthusiastic new faces. Much good comradery was enjoyed by all. Some passes made down a remaining stretch of the real & original Route 66 brought even more smiles and enthusiasm to some new Marauder owners. And the Blue cars do look pretty good in natural sunlight,much better than the glaring lights of the Auto Shows.

[jrzygrl]

"Enthusiastic" is an Understatement Lar. We had a great time.
Thanks to all the guys for tolerating me and the youngun's I brought along. Again, thanks MAC, I'm thinking 2000RPM's brake torque before the "launch"..If there's a next time.
By the way Bill's been on the sight all morning checking out the Mod's...Chip first......you've created two monsters...when's the next "drag race" happenin'?

[SergntMac]

Originally posted by jrzygrl
I'm thinking 2000RPM's brake torque before the "launch"..If there's a next time. By the way Bill's been on the sight all morning checking out the Mod's...Chip first......you've created two monsters...when's the next "drag race" happenin'?

If you try 2000 RPMs in my MM, you'll go up in smoke.

As for the next drag meet, I'm all for it. Let's try Byron?

Throw a dart at the calendar, get started on it NOW.

[jrzygrl]

Don't know the first thing about setting anything like that up?
I meant more on a casual level...lots of open empty country roads
out by me...VROOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!

[MAD-3R]

Naughty naught. Safer and much more fun at a real track.

[jrzygrl]

Yeah, I know, just a newcomer to the "DRAG Scene"...as for the 2000RPM's MAC, I was only kidding. This "grasshopper" takes instruction from "ZEN MASTER" quite seriously.....

[MM03MOK]

Originally posted by jrzygrl
This "grasshopper" takes instruction from "ZEN MASTER" quite seriously.....

I was just thinking we needed another nickname for Mac.
:lol:

[Long Live #3]

Sorry I couldn't be there. I was busy putting new stuff in the Olds.

[jrzygrl]

Just out of curiosity, what's the drag strip at Byron called? There are many Bike racing clubs out that way so 411 can't get me a number based on "racing" listings. Not that I'm commiting to anything here.............

[jrzygrl]

I smell chicken!!!!!!!!!
Here's the deal, we do Dell Rhea's like usual or option B you guys take a little country road trip out my way? Thinking Sun. the 29th of June, any takers?

[MMM2003]

Any chance, you guys (& gals) would be interested in getting together on the Northside of Chi-town? I'd be more likely to be able to attend then. How about the Armpit of Wisconsin (Kenosha)? Any takers. Just throwing out suggestions.

[Jay Stark]

Just a thought- There are many car shows that weekend in and around the Northern Illinois area. I dont know who's site this is but it is fairly informative regarding dates etc.

http://www.stoweautobody.com/carshows.htm

There is also a show in Wauconda, Il. that is not listed on Sunday, June 29...............

[mad man]

jrzygl Byron dragstrip is the name of the track. it is off hwy 2 in Byron IL .I will be out of town that week of the 29th . MMM2003 thay are having aug 10th a ford show at union grove something to think about. you can race or enter the car show.:)

[jrzygrl]

Ok, if the 29th doesn't work, July 6th or the 13th would work,
this thread is for an informal get together to eat and B.S. about the cars, the usual spot is Dell Rhea's off of 55, look to the beginning of the thread for directions. I'm working around Bill's race schedule myself......

[MMM2003]

MadMan- I'll be out of town Aug 19th. ROADTRIP !!
Going to PA for a week, but that's for another thread.

I'll try to make it down to Dell Rhea's Chix place sometime.
7/6 or 7/13 would work for me as of now.

[mad man]

7/13 good for me

[Slowpoke]

i'll be around on 7/13

[jrzygrl]

OK, 7/13th is looking good. Same place? Dell Rhea's then?
2:00 still good..gotta get Mac involved.

[SergntMac]

Mac will be there, how about the rest of you guys, eh? Drag your lazy butts out here for a nice afternoon of food, good friends, good food, highjinks, food, mayhem, food, Route 66 drag racing, food, kids and mates welcome, no pets. Did I mention the food is good too?

[UncleLar]

Have you known me to miss a Chicken Meet yet? BTW,the 24oz Porterhouse left something to be desired,best to avoid it for the more usual vittles.

[schuvwj]

7/13 is good for me!

[MM03MOK]

Originally posted by SergntMac
.....food......good food.......food.......food.... ...food.....Did I mention the food is good too?

If you keep talking like that, Martyo and I are going to have to come out there!!!

[Slowpoke]

slowpoke is confirmed.....
i'll take the fried chicken sandwich, no mayo; and an order of fries.

sarg will have his usual - a bacon cheeseburger. I will insist he have a big bowl of ice cream for dessert; he will be so preoccupied with eating that he wont notice me slip away from the table to take his car for a joyride.

[jrzygrl]

Wow, if everyone actually shows, we may fill the lot!!!!!!!!!

[Slowpoke]

we are still on for July 13th... right??

For some odd reason, I thought it was tomorrow. All this baby stuff has me forgetting simple things like dates.

[chapel1]

I'll be back in town for the 7/13 meet.
I met a guy named Wayne who has a Marauder and a very fast Z-28.He has no computer but is interested in coming 7/13.
His Marauder is his daily driver his Z is his pride and joy.I told him there are several guys who are also into Chevies too.And that he has lots of catching up to do.

[jrzygrl]

Yes Poke the 13th is still on, I originally suggested tomorrow , but, didn't work for most........

[Bigdogjim]

Is the chicken worth the drive?

[chapel1]

Bigdogjim, As much as the Marauder is!!!!!
And a chance to see the MAC-KB Marauder!
:D

[jrzygrl]

BDJ, it's worth it baby!!!!!!

[Bigdogjim]

I don't know it gotta be good chicken????/
750 miles one way???????

[jrzygrl]

GOOD CHICKEN!!! i'll come to Philly in Sept to see you, will be there on business I hope...

[SergntMac]

I've invited Jerry Barnes and the Trilogy MM to join us on the 13th. If he comes, we have to let everyone local know. Y'all have to see this car.

[chapel1]

Mac I just need to see your's.Anything else would be iceing on the cake!

[SergntMac]

Got an e-mail from Jerry Barnes, he's contemplating the drive. If he confirms, I'll be starting a new thread on this, and I'll be asking you all to please try and come, and to call those MM owners of supporting parties you know of to also come. I would like the Windy City group to make Jerry and the Trilogy car welcome in Chicago.

[Bigdogjim]

Now thats my knda town!

[Jay Stark]

Sunday.
What time?

[UncleLar]

Are we gonna see a pair of Supercharged Marauders facing off on Route 66?:banana2:

[ap2003]

Good News:
I'll be joining everyone for Chicken on the 13th.

Bad News:
My Marauder is spending the weekend in the garage of the dealer. Power seats stopped working... circuit breaker melted (these things are suppose to open... mine just melted) .. Dealer trace short circuit to relay, then spent the rest of the day looking over the electrical system just in case there was something else. The relay is on national back order. Dealer says he will get a new part on Monday. (from other car on lot??). Anyway, I got a free loaner from the dealer (great dealer, huh!). Guess what... a year old Grand Marquis.

Soooo.... if anyone is interested we can break from the chicken and compare the Grand Marquis to Marauder... Why??? I am not sure... just thought it may be interesting. (We do not want to compare performance... trust me... the GM isn't even close to the Marauder)

See ya' Sunday

_gus

[jrzygrl]

Only two more days!! By the way, is this a rain or shine thing?

[Zack]

Rain shine or salmonella in the chicken, I will be there

[Slowpoke]

yeah.......

what time???

[jrzygrl]

Same time poke, @2:00 I believe, like last time

[chapel1]

Just back in town,I'll see ya'll then.

[Wags]

I was going to be able to make it, but I'm going to Joliet for the race. The only problem is that we are guests of Jeff Gordon. I'll step on his foot when I meet him, and crush his shifting hand. I even had the Chevelle all detailed and ready to go. This will be the last two that I have missed. I WILL be at the next one. So hoist up a ckicken leg for me, and maybe a beer or two.:cool: See ya guys next time!

Wags

[VicRattlehead]

so when is the next meet??? just wonderin cause the MM is a sweet ride and id like to check some out.

[jrzygrl]

They are about once a month give or take depending on peoples schedules. Too bad missed last one, lots of nice rides...

[UncleLar]

Vic,It's me,the same Uncle Lar from TCCoA,come on and check it out at the next Chicken Meet. Then you can see the original KB SC Marauder I posted about there and meet some nice car people.

[Jay Stark]

Back in town from 'up nort."

Here is the link for Sundays events in Union Grove-

http://www.greatlakesdragaway.com/g...nfo&eventid=143

Dependning on who is planning to be out on Sunday it looks like a good neutral spot to meet would be in Gurnee at Rt. 132 & 94/Tri-state. There are a few restaurants there including a Cracker Barrel.

The events starts @ 9:00AM. I will call up there today to determine what the show consists of and if we can reserve a large area for the club. My portable grill and cooler will be packed.

Who is in? What time is good?

Advise-

Jay

[UncleLar]

Jay,the link doesn't work,at least not for me. I'll be going up to DaGrove,I'll try racing my Expedition unless LL3 wants to bring that hot rod 96 Tweety Bird to race my bone stock 96 Puddy Tat.A breakfast meet sounds good,then we can all roll in together.

[mad man]

Jay the link does not work for me either .I would not worry about club parking. I don't think we will have more than 10 car's top's. Cracker barrel work's for me say around 8.00 to 8.30 . Any one have a better plan were still open to idea's.:coolman:

[Long Live #3]

UncleLar: my dad is having the brakes done in two days. So it should be ready by Ford Day.

[Jay Stark]

Here is the replay from the track-

Jay, we can't set a spot aside in the pits, but we may be able to set a
place for your cars in the show area. See me when you get to the track- Ask
for Greg. I will be there when the track opens at 9:00AM.
Our grounds are pretty big, your group can probably stake out a place to
gather without too much difficulty.

See you Sunday!

Greg Angeli
Great Lakes Dragaway

The earlier the better for me as I have something in the later afternoon. Let's plan to meet @ 8-8:30 AM. We'll finalize towards the end of the week.

[Long Live #3]

I won't be there till after 1:00 pm because I'm working. I hope you guys will still be there!

[mad man]

nope

[SergntMac]

Sorry, y'all, but due to engineering problems discovered during our recent Dyno Tune event this last Sunday, I'll not be showing my KB-S car at this GLD show.

Nothing serious mind you, but the new program from Jerry is not going to settle in before then. Nothing serious here, it's just that this supplier cannot meet my deadline in replacing parts like UPS can, and they don't use UPS.

I hate FedEx...stiff pr*cks, they are. Hard to meet delivery schedules...Maybe next time?

Y'all have fun, K?

[Long Live #3]

If you guys won't be there, then we'll see you at the next meet.

[Jay Stark]

It looks like our turn out is not too good for this Sunday. Therefore, I may exercise my other option to go on up nort' and spend three days swimming, boating and a few cocktails by the lake. Is it wrong?

[Long Live #3]

Maybe we should have a meet in Schaumburg! The place is called Frato's. It's on Wethersfield and Roselle Rd. I'm thinkin', maybe next Saturday or Sunday.

[Jay Stark]

Crystal Lake hosts a very impressive and well attended Cruise Night on Thursdays. I am usually there w/ my MM. I am the only one there. Its a great time!

[UncleLar]

Who IS going Sunday?

[Long Live #3]

Jay: how about Wood Fire? They have one every Saturday. Could you give me directions to the Crystal Lake show? I'm thinking of going!

[mad man]

Have to go and see now won't we. :D

[Long Live #3]

As LML would say: "yup yup"

[Jay Stark]

This is a great family event. Cars some from all over especially on a nice summer night.
From I90/NW Tollway take Randall Road north into Crystal lake. Go left on Virginia Street. Go right on Main Street continue north until you see the activity!

[2003_MM_FYRE49]

So what is the plan here, am I to assume that nobody is going to the Grove on Sunday? I'm planning on attending just to see what the car will do now. I'd like to hear from those who are still going. I'd also like to get a game plan going for the trip up there. Let me know.

Thanks,

Tim :fire: 49

[UncleLar]

Tim,MadMan has started a thread,Union Grove Aug.10 you might want to check out,he states he's going and wants to know who else is. I'll probably go too,I don't know what I'll drive up there or if I'll race or not.