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Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #1
dcraddock43 Dave Craddock Redford (Detroit), Mi., USA	Posted: February 19, 2012 12:02PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 664

Hope to see some of you at the British Swap meet in Wheaton, Ill.(chicago) Sun. 2-26
it's a small show but lotsa parts for sale .
Dave Craddock

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Re: Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #2
sjboyer Scott Boyer Illinois, USA 1977 MG MGB	Posted: February 19, 2012 12:08PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 415

Not so small - three buildings -

"Our 16th meet promises to be the best yet! It has become a regional event!

The site is an indoor heated facility that is centrally located in the Chicago area. Last year over 800 buyers attended, and the vendor spaces were sold out. This event has had strong support from all of the British car clubs in the Chicago area, and this year looks to be bigger than ever before. Additionally, another major (but non-competitive) event of interest to automotive hobbists is being held simultaneously in the same complex.

The British Car Swap Meet & Autojumble is advertised in all major enthusiast publications as well as many daily newspapers of all major cities surrounding Chicago in a multistate campaign; many out of state buyers and vendors attend this event each year. "
http://www.chicagolandmgclub.com/swapmeet/index.html

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Re: Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #3
mowog1 Rick Ingram Saint Joseph, Illinois, USA	Posted: February 19, 2012 03:28PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 20,370

It's actually threee buildings! (The "main" hall is two buildings that are joined)

I'll be there...near Mantell Motorsports....and probably pretty darned close to Preform Resources/Dave Craddock as well!

Coming in on Saturday night, staying at the Red Roof in Naperville....supper that evening at the House of the Orange Awing...up bright and early on sunday to get to the fairgrounds in Wheaton and set up.

There is usually a toy/model show going on in a fourth building the same day.

See you there!

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Re: Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #4
mowog2 Drew Hastings Albion, Indiana, USA 1969 MG MGC	Posted: February 19, 2012 03:39PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 827

Will be there in plenty of time for the House of the Orange Awning Festivities. Beer will be on ice by the time you get there Rick....!!!!

Drew

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Re: Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #5
mowog1 Rick Ingram Saint Joseph, Illinois, USA	Posted: February 19, 2012 03:49PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 20,370

In reply to # 1988981 by mowog2 Will be there in plenty of time for the House of the Orange Awning Festivities. Beer will be on ice by the time you get there Rick....!!!!

Drew

No Girly-Boy Beer allowed!

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Re: Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #6
mowog2 Drew Hastings Albion, Indiana, USA 1969 MG MGC	Posted: February 19, 2012 03:51PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 827

Crap......!!!!! smiling smiley

D.

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Re: Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #7
Bankerdanny Daniel Palmer Chicagoland, USA 1972 MG MGB GT "Dudley" 1977 Honda MC Gold Wing	Posted: February 19, 2012 05:40PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 1,055

I'll be there looking for a set of horns for my GT plus anything else that catches my eye

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Re: Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #8
-bcw Bruce Wyckoff Zeeland, Michigan, USA 1967 Austin London Taxi Cab 1974 MG MGB GT 1975 MG Midget	Posted: February 19, 2012 05:45PM Registered: 9 years ago Posts: 1,648

In reply to # 1988981 by mowog2 Will be there in plenty of time for the House of the Orange Awning Festivities. Beer will be on ice by the time you get there Rick....!!!!

Drew

I'll be in Naperville sometime Saturday afternoon, and I don't care what you bring Drew smiling smiley

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Re: Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #9
rlich8 Royal Lichter Chicago, USA 1971 Jaguar E-Type Convertible 1976 Triumph TR6	Posted: February 19, 2012 05:51PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 1,750

I will definitely be there!

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Re: Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #10
74MGBV8 Dan A Dallas, USA 1974 MG MGB GT "GT" 1974 MG MGB V8 Conversion "BV8"	Posted: February 19, 2012 05:55PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 784

X2

In reply to # 1989122 by rlich8 I will definitely be there!

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Re: Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #11
mowog2 Drew Hastings Albion, Indiana, USA 1969 MG MGC	Posted: February 19, 2012 06:21PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 827

Have to be in Canada this week so there might be some Alexander Keith's or Moosehead in the cooler.....!!!

Drew

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Re: Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #12
B-racer Jeff Schlemmer Minnesota, USA 1958 MG magnette 1971 MG MGB "POS" 1973 MG Midget MkII 2006 Dodge Charger "Daytona" 2008 Ford Super Duty	Posted: February 21, 2012 09:26PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 12,506

I'll be there... arriving Fri night. We have LOTS of good food to eat, and hunt down microbrews that can't be found in MN. Hopefully the guys at Hot Doug's won't be gone on vacation this year...

And if I get lucky I can find new signage for the shop???

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Re: Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #13
mowog1 Rick Ingram Saint Joseph, Illinois, USA	Posted: February 21, 2012 09:36PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 20,370

Jeff...we're staying at the Red Roof in Naperville on Saturday night.

Fine dining at the House of the Orange Awning that evening.

Arriving at fair grounds bright-eyed and bushy tailed on Sunday morning after a quick breakfast at Mickey-D's.

See you sometime!

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Re: Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #14
AmishIndy Seth Jones Wheaton, IL, USA 1971 MG Midget MkIII "Guenevire" 2007 Mazda 3 "Porco Rosso"	Posted: February 22, 2012 03:02PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 3,049

I'm there. Jeff, ar eyou a vender there?

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Re: Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #15
dcraddock43 Dave Craddock Redford (Detroit), Mi., USA	Posted: February 22, 2012 04:49PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 664

Jeff, you coming down with Brian?
Dave

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Re: Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #16
rlich8 Royal Lichter Chicago, USA 1971 Jaguar E-Type Convertible 1976 Triumph TR6	Posted: February 22, 2012 06:10PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 1,750

In reply to # 1991246 by B-racer I'll be there... arriving Fri night. We have LOTS of good food to eat, and hunt down microbrews that can't be found in MN. Hopefully the guys at Hot Doug's won't be gone on vacation this year...

And if I get lucky I can find new signage for the shop???

See if you can find a place that has some Half Acre. It's a local brew, super good stuff. There's always Goose Island, too.

If you are into burgers, try Kuma's Corner. For Pizza, try Piece or Giordano's.

Just had Hot Doug's for lunch today, I love that place!!!

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Re: Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #17
B-racer Jeff Schlemmer Minnesota, USA 1958 MG magnette 1971 MG MGB "POS" 1973 MG Midget MkII 2006 Dodge Charger "Daytona" 2008 Ford Super Duty	Posted: February 23, 2012 04:45PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 12,506

I'm not vending this year - I have too much fun buying!!!! Although if you vend you get in early...

Rick, I'm looking for metal signs (Lucas or other) if you get a chance to look around before I can get in the door... I think you have my phone number (cell). winking smiley

I'm coming with 66MGBguy (Chris) liek every year. Don't know if its in Brian's plans?

We had Giordano's last year. Doug's was closed for vacation. Thinking about Bert's this year? Or Geno's East? Or Lou Malnati's? Probly hit the doughnut Vault too. Have to hunt down Half Acre and bring some Surly for the locals who can't get it!

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Re: Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #18
Bankerdanny Daniel Palmer Chicagoland, USA 1972 MG MGB GT "Dudley" 1977 Honda MC Gold Wing	Posted: February 23, 2012 04:59PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 1,055

I can't stand Giordano's, it's generic Chicago Style pizza. Go Gino's or Malnati's, both of which have been around since the start of Chicago Style pizza. Or head down to Oak Park to Geppetto's, my personal favorite deep dish.

If you are willing to head into the city, try Revolution Brewing at 2323 N Milwaukee (1/2 block south of Fullerton Ave), fantastic beer and really good food.

Gale Street Inn, which is also on Milwaukee, but farther north at 4914 North. Fantastic ribs and more importantly, a parking lot.

Half Acre is on Lincoln Ave just south of Lawrence, but it's beer should be available at most good liquor stores.

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Re: Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #19
PeterC Peter Caldwell Madison Wisconsin, USA	Posted: February 23, 2012 05:04PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 2,125

Jeff, as you slide through Madison, you can get excellent brews.....

I wont be here, or there. Have fun. If you take your truck, wanna haul some shock cores back?

You might need the ballast, the way the weatherman's talking. Last year was ice... this year snow and ice.

Peter

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Re: Chicagoland swap meet , who's going ? #20
mowog2 Drew Hastings Albion, Indiana, USA 1969 MG MGC	Posted: February 23, 2012 05:48PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 827

Jeff.....look forward to meeting you....have one of your distributors in my C...!!!!

"House of the Orange Awning"... stop is manditory for the Mancationers, but thanks for the other suggestions.

Back from Canada but no Ales returned with me.....Kate had me picking up too much other stuff to bring any home this time....guess it is Girly Boy Beer for us.... smiling smiley

Drew

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