Project American Heroes 2 Debuts at the Joliet Super Chevy Show

Project American Heros 2 Chevy Event Classic Resto Chevy

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Project American Heroes 2 Gets Unveiled At The Illinois Super Chevy ShowWhat a great event! The Super Chevy Joliet show rolled into town at the Route 66 Raceway, and so did the American iron from all over the mid-western states. By all definitions, the show was a success. Project American Heroes 2, our '69 Camaro built for the benefit of the Armed Forces Foundation by the Route 66 Motorsports crew (and finished in record time), was unveiled at the Joliet show. The Super Chevy attendees' reaction was everything we hoped for-the crowds were so thick around the Camaro when it was on display, that it was hard for anyone to snap a shot!

And then the rains came later in the afternoon-the bright red '69 Camaro sure received it's baptism that day. While other vehicles scattered and looked for shelter or trailers, the Camaro stayed put and received its first wash job, whether it wanted it or not. That was Saturday. On Sunday the sky was blue and there were 100 more vehicles that showed up for the car show than on Saturday. Truth be told, there were more magazine feature-quality cars at the Joliet show than at the California show. The downside was there were so many cool cars, we just didn't have enough time to photograph them all. To all sharp-looking Chevy owners, come back next year; we'll get your cars then.

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The Tremec True Street turnout was decent, too. Not great, but a good start. A total of 10 sharp-looking cars made the reliability run and the back to back passes down the track. They are as follows:

Steve Hoch '68 Vette-Overall winner with an average time of 8.98 at 154.33
Joe Kosiba '63 Nova-Runner-up with an average time of 9.07 at 154.21
Brian Roche '69 Nova-11 second class winner; 11.32 at 118.61
Mike Meyers '69 Corvair-12 second class winner; 12.11 at 112.64
Mark Litavsky '82 Camaro-13 second class winner; 13.12 at 102.70
Lloyd Moreland '00 Camaro
Kevin Rowband '08 Vette
Shadi Ibrahim '01 Trans Am
Dave Vegter '68 Chevelle
Roland Dreitsch '69 Camaro SS

EDITOR'S CHOICE TOP10 DRAG RACE AWARDS
DAVE MILLS	OSSEO, MI	'65 CHEVY II 409
DENNIS EUDALEY	LECLAIRE, IA	'59 EL CAMINO
STEVE HOCH	TOLULON, IL	'68 CORVETTE
CASEY GRIFFIN	MIDLOTHIAN, IL	'71 CORVETTE
WILLIAM COCHRAN	HIGHLAND, IN	'65 CHEVELLE
HOWIE KNOEBEL	PLAINFIELD, IL	'67 CHEVELLE
HERMAN ZEHNDER	TINLEY PARK, IL	'72 NOVA
BILL INGRAHAM	NEWARK, IL	'65 CHEVY II
ADAM NEEDLES	VALPARAISO, IN	'72 OLDS 442
MICHAEL SLAVIERO	NEW LENOX, ILPRIX	'76 PONTIAC GRAND

EDITOR'S CHOICE TOP 10 CAR SHOW AWARDS
DAVID KEMP	JOLIET, IL	'69 IMPALA SS
DAVID EILH	PALATINE, IL	'67 NOVA
JIM BRENNAN	NEW LENOX, IL	'56 BELAIR
DAN & JO BROWN	URBANA, IL	'69 CHEVELLE
JIM & MICHELLE ESKRIDGE	CEDAR LAKE, IN	'67 CAMARO
GARY GOODIN	INDIANAPOLIS, IN	'69 CAMARO
ED ARENDS	LOCKPORT, IL	'66 CORVETTE
KEN NAGEL	PLANO, IL	'58 IMPALA
DAVID ALFRED	LAKE ELMO, IL	'69 CAMARO
JOHN PEARCE	FRANKFORT, IL	'55 CHEVY

I have to admit these are just about the coolest looking tool boxes, but I wonder how well they balance when filled with tools.
I have to admit these are just about the coolest looking tool boxes, but I wonder how well
I don't know what a Superleggera is (must be Italian), but it had a modern LS engine in it (definitely not Italian).
I don't know what a Superleggera is (must be Italian), but it had a modern LS engine in it
Haw, now that's typical! Dad is polishing and cleaning the Nova while the boys are standing around watching him work. Just wait till they get old enough to drive, then Dad can hang that over their head.
Haw, now that's typical! Dad is polishing and cleaning the Nova while the boys are standin

Here is another thing we saw that was pretty cool: a beer bottle wind chime. It does make you wonder-when the wind blows, what type of sound do the bottles make? Hmmm...
Here is another thing we saw that was pretty cool: a beer bottle wind chime. It does make
A Chevy tattoo that takes up the entire forearm . . . now that is a dyed-skin, hardcore, devoted Bow Tie guy.
A Chevy tattoo that takes up the entire forearm . . . now that is a dyed-skin, hardcore, d

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Truthfully, it was hard to get a photo of the PAH2 Camaro. The crowds were so thick around the vehicle, we thought about renting the Goodyear blimp just to get a snapshot of it. The crowd at the show really did enjoy the car.
Joliet Truthfully, it was hard to get a photo of the PAH2 Camaro. The crowds were so thick
We loved this sock 'em in the jaw '68 Nova. Chris Suddeth blacked out the bumpers, trim, and grille, and was running black steelies with dog dish caps. Very subtle and very nice.
We loved this sock 'em in the jaw '68 Nova. Chris Suddeth blacked out the bumpers, trim, a
During the rainstorm a whirlpool formed just next to this Chevelle. No worries, it didn't get sucked away.
During the rainstorm a whirlpool formed just next to this Chevelle. No worries, it didn't

As the time drew near to unveil PAH2, the crowds started lining up along the wall early in order to catch a glimpse.
As the time drew near to unveil PAH2, the crowds started lining up along the wall early in
And the cover comes off. The crew from Route 66 Motorsports had some serious pie eyed smiles on their faces when the car was unveiled.
And the cover comes off. The crew from Route 66 Motorsports had some serious pie eyed smil
And then the rains came. Plastic bags sprouted legs and ran through the parking lot of the show car area, which was about 2 inches deep in water.
And then the rains came. Plastic bags sprouted legs and ran through the parking lot of the

After the rains, we tested the sea-worthiness of our golf carts. Yup, they still worked after that.
After the rains, we tested the sea-worthiness of our golf carts. Yup, they still worked af
Take a look at these two photos. Chester the Cheetah would be proud of this Cheeto-colored wagon. But the owner Ed Gardner weathered the storm with a smile, and the very next day was polishing his car.
Take a look at these two photos. Chester the Cheetah would be proud of this Cheeto-colored
And why is the guy from Jax Wax smiling? He just sold a truckload of cleaner to all the rain-stained car owners.
And why is the guy from Jax Wax smiling? He just sold a truckload of cleaner to all the ra

Speaking of beautiful cars we didn't get a chance to photograph, check out this vehicle. Owned by Dave Alfred, this Camaro had some superb craftsmanship, and we dug the marblized stripes on the hood.
Speaking of beautiful cars we didn't get a chance to photograph, check out this vehicle. O
Paul Clines had one of the sweetest-looking trucks at the show. A non-assuming '67 C-10 painted in sea foam green. His wife hates the painted wheels (she told us so). Good choice, Paul, we love the painted Rally wheel look. Chevy trucks-does it get any better?
Paul Clines had one of the sweetest-looking trucks at the show. A non-assuming '67 C-10 pa

Now here is something you will never see: a 1956 El Camino. Is there such a thing? Well, there wasn't until now. George Flondor has a one of a kind creation '56 here.
Now here is something you will never see: a 1956 El Camino. Is there such a thing? Well, t
Speaking of winners: Steve Hoch and his '68 Vette took the Tremec True Street Challenge first place award and an Editor's Choice Drag award. Steve and his '68 Vette with a 540 big-block ran an average of 8.98 in the quarter-mile during his three passes in the competition. Suuuweeet!
Speaking of winners: Steve Hoch and his '68 Vette took the Tremec True Street Challenge fi

Now this one is good for a laugh. White Trash...they must be relatives of mine. Bill Ingraham gave us plenty of cold Old Style beer for giving him an Editor's Choice drag award.
Now this one is good for a laugh. White Trash...they must be relatives of mine. Bill Ingra