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Da Super Chevy Show - Chicago

Blows Into The Windy City

By Dakota Wentz
Chicago Super Chevy Show Chicago City View

At the beginning of the year, each member of the SC staff gets an e-mail, indicating which shows we are to attend during the upcoming Super Chevy Show season. As I looked down my list, I came across a city that I was all about headin' off to. I'm talkin' about none other than the home of "Da Bears," "Da Bulls," Oh yes, sweet home Chicago. (Gotta love Bill Swerski's super fans) Actually, the show wasn't exactly in Chicago proper, but rather in Joliet, a suburb of Chicago.

Over the August 12-14th weekend, the Chevy caravan unloaded at the Route 66 Raceway with loads of cars, people, drag cars, and unfortunately, a whole lotta rain. The rain, however, didn't ruin Woodstock, so how could it ruin Super Chevy? The cars ventured out on the historic Route 66 and weathered the storm, along with the crowd. The racing was the only thing that had to be delayed, which, the majority of the time was held on Sunday night. Even the Nitro Coupes took the stage. Other than that, a little rain never hurt anyone, and the shock of the crowd and the look of awe on their faces proved that. We even managed to shed the camera from the downfall and snap loads of pics, so go ahead and take a look. But first, fathom this: Could da Bear bus with Ditka drivin' beat the Nitro Coupes down the strip? I'm not sure, but perhaps next time I'll just tag along on da Bear bus.

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    Shinier than a Schwinn Orange Krate Sting Ray bike was Darren Maynard's Pearl Orange '69 Camaro.
    Chicago Super Chevy Show Pearl Orange 1969 Camaro Exterior View
    Shinier than a Schwinn Orange Krate Sting Ray bike was Darren Maynard's Pearl Orange '69 C
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    Not only did the sheetmetal stick out in the gloomy sky, but the handcrafted sheetmetal throughout the interior was just as impressive.
    Chicago Super Chevy Show Pearl Orange 1969 Camaro Interior View
    Not only did the sheetmetal stick out in the gloomy sky, but the handcrafted sheetmetal th
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    Speaking of impressive rides, check out Denny Miller's '69 droptop SS.
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    Chicago Super Chevy Show 1969 Droptop Ss Interior View
    Besides the killer aluminum 427, Corvette Suspension, it's got a late-model Chevy commuter
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    How'd you like to see this Chevelle starin' you down in the rearview?
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    Chicago Super Chevy Show 1972 Chevelle Exterior View
    There's just somethin' about a 'bagged and slammed '72 Chevelle, that when you throw on th
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    Chicago Super Chevy Show 1967 Chevelle Dropped Body Exterior View
    Dropped Chevelles appeared to be a hot item at the Joliet show, andScott Martin's '67 is a
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    Robin Gough figured a little rain never hurt no one, so he dropped the top on the '71 Chevelle.
    Chicago Super Chevy Show Top Off 1971 Chevelle Exterior Rear End
    Robin Gough figured a little rain never hurt no one, so he dropped the top on the '71 Chev
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    It's one thing to see a hot chick behind the wheel of some vintage steel, but to see one covered in grease head to toe with a wrench in hand is a whole 'nother story. Actually, it's more like the story of Tess Weber and her '72 Chevelle, because she spent many-an-hour in the garage.
    Chicago Super Chevy Show Tess Weber And Her 1972 Chevelle
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    Chicago Super Chevy Show 2002 Camaro Exterior Chamelion Stripes
    Pete Petruzelli wanted a Camaro, but at the same time wanted something with a high-class l
By Dakota Wentz
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