Winters are long and hard in the Midwest, but the spring edition of Chevy/VetteFest is always a welcome relief from the snow and cold. During the annual weekend event, 300 cars and more than 40,000 fans filled Chicago's McCormick Place Exposition Center for a look at what was new for the 2004 season. For some owners, it was a chance to show those projects they had worked on over the winter for the first time. For others, the show was a good excuse to get their Chevys out of storage and into a warm atmosphere. Bow-Tie Boulevard plaques were handed out to 75 custom and race Chevys that exhibited outstanding quality. In addition, there was the Gold Spinner Concourse, in which restored or original Chevrolets must be judged to be within 95 percent of factory delivered condition to earn the coveted award. From a '57 Bel Air to a '02 Corvette, 20 automobiles earned the Gold Spinner. Just four Top Gun cash awards went to the best of Vettefest. The twice-a-year Chevy/Vettefest returns to the McCormick Place Exposition Center during the third weekend in November. Just in time to warm up to winter. For info check out:Mid America Promotions6750 W. 74th St., Ste. ABedford Park, IL 60638708-563-4300www.midamericapromotions.com McCormick Place is the largest exposition center in North America. Nearly 300 automobiles and over 40,000 visitors turned out for the spring edition of Chevy/Vettefest.Nearly 300 automobiles and over 40,000 visitors turned out for the spring edition of Chevy Carl Seieroe of Naperville, IL, showed his '69 Z-28. It's as flawless underneath as it is above.Carl Seieroe of Naperville, IL, showed his '69 Z-28. It's as flawless underneath as it is Eric Goodman's '59 Impala looks like something out of a '60s issue of... ...Rod & Custom magazine. It's powered by a tri-carbed 348. Eric is from Lake Villa, IL. Ready for Vipers is the '03 "Dragon Slayer" Corvette owned by Don Pedder, Wheeling, IL. The "Bloodshot" '33 Chevy coupe stole the show and earned the Top Gun award... ...for Best Custom/Modified Chevrolet. It's owned by Gregg Blackford, Jr. "Extreeme" '62 Corvette was one of the stars of the show. It's owned by Bob Shetler of Shelby, OH, and earned Top Gun award for custom Corvettes."Extreeme" '62 Corvette was one of the stars of the show. It's owned by Bob Shetler of She Raul Montes, Jr. and Raul Montes, Sr., both of Chicago, showed their matching Chevys. Father owners the '02 Monte Carlo while son owns the '03 Avalanche.Raul Montes, Jr. and Raul Montes, Sr., both of Chicago, showed their matching Chevys. Fath The Revolution Roadster features a '53 Corvette body with a modern chassis and LT-1 power. Pugesek Motorsports of Glendale Heights, IL, is the creator.The Revolution Roadster features a '53 Corvette body with a modern chassis and LT-1 power. Best of Show for restored Chevrolets was this '57 Bel Air owned by Cyrus Alexander of Nicholasville, KY.Best of Show for restored Chevrolets was this '57 Bel Air owned by Cyrus Alexander of Nich The Hot Rod Haus of Trevor, WI, displayed this pretty '67 Nova SS. Mike Donovan of Rockford, IL, brought this pretty '80 Camaro. Bill Wilson of Lynwood, IL, has turned a best time of 8.66 at 156 mph in his '67 Nova. It's powered by a 996hp 598ci big-block.Bill Wilson of Lynwood, IL, has turned a best time of 8.66 at 156 mph in his '67 Nova. It' Shane Simon's Amythist '98 Corvette sports all the goodies, like twin DVD monitors in the visors. Shane is from Clarendon Hills, IL.Shane Simon's Amythist '98 Corvette sports all the goodies, like twin DVD monitors in the Tony Vestudo's Chevy-powered '41 Willys was sporting a new paint job and looks better than ever.Tony Vestudo's Chevy-powered '41 Willys was sporting a new paint job and looks better than Kyle Oberdorf of Kenosha, WI, brought his '60 fuel-injected Impala convertible. It's a former Top Gun winner.Kyle Oberdorf of Kenosha, WI, brought his '60 fuel-injected Impala convertible. It's a for Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
