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Thanks Tony! I was actually going to call you tomorrow. I know you stay in touch with John. Any help would be great. Stop by the shop when you can. We got some really nice restos. in progress. I look forward to bidding the Nova resto. for you. Talk Soon, Don

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I run by the Elgin-O'Hare every day westbound around 4:30PM. Are there any days when you or Dan are at the shop during the week around this time? Would like to stop by.

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Tom, Dan and I are there everyday until at least 5:00 p.m. usually later. If your not sure where were at click on the website link for a map to our location. See you soon, Don

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Hey can I stop by to see you some time! And stay away from the post chevelle.

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Hey Rick, You know your welcome anytime. Plenty of other projects to look at! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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The only shop I REMEMBER IN THAT AREA WAS ONE BLOCK WEST OF MANHEIM ON GRAND AND YOU MADE A RIGHT IT WAS RIGHT THEIR. It was Whitey Gerkens speed shop. He used to race 67 Chevelle stock cars at ohare Speedway.I had my 67 SS396 there for some super tuning in 71. That is the only shop I know that was in that area. I do not know when it closed.

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Thanks for the input everyone. I'm still searching... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/crazy.gif

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Wow, I love hearing this type of local history. I was a little young in 1971 but could imagine there had to be all kinds of these smaller local speed shops back in the day. Just from this post I am going to make it a point to show my kids just where my favorite shops/eateries/go-to-spots are. So they can have a memory of it.

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Does anybody remember the names of the people at MSR? And I believe that had a location up in the Waukeagn area too.

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Jim Swan was the main guy that started Motor Sports Research. I believe he currently owns or is affiliated with the Yamaha dealership in Downers Grove (DGY Motorsports).

-Jon

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John P you remember Whitey Gerkens Don't you?