Anyone know this engine builder????

[Big Block Bill]

Gary Baker sold his ownership to partner Peter Miglin after they moved from Des Plaines to the UOP Shadow Facility at 400 Lively blvd. in Elk Grove Village Illinois. He and Bob Olson are still at the Moorseville facility. They both are friends, and have been since the mid 70's. Great people, and VERY good with L-88's. Peter had a 69 JL-8, crossram Z-28 in the early 80's.

[HuggerX22]

The partner that I was aware of was Peter Guild, I thought he had the Z?. He and Bob Olsen developed MSR into Pro-Motor Engineering. They went on to develop one the first motor leasing companies in Nascar. They are still in business in NC. Some of the old staff that I remember included Gary Roden,Rick Gerardi,Dave Pedigrou. I recall they even had a women named Birdie that worked the counter in the Des Plaines location back in the mid-70's

[rsatz28]

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There was an MSR franchise in Milwaukee on Loomis Road, maybe 1971-1974 or so.

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I found out today that there were 4 MSR locations, all owned by the same people. The locations were Waukegan, Des Plaines, Milwuakee area and I believe Downers Grove. Des Plaines was the main location that housed the machine shop.

[Belair62]

Yep on Oakton street in Des Plaines..couple miles west of me. They were within spitting distance of Grand Automotive. Now there are only a couple speed shops within a reasonable distance. Street Stuff in Addison, MPG Racing in Highland Park which is a great place ....anyone know of others around Chicago ????

[mrtimstik]

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....anyone know of others around Chicago ????

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I know E+R Automotive in Villa Park has plenty of race car parts.

[Steven J]

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I found out today that there were 4 MSR locations, all owned by the same people. The locations were Waukegan, Des Plaines, Milwuakee area and I believe Downers Grove.

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The Downers Grove store was on Ogden Ave. and is now Cassidy Tires. Two of my high school buddies worked there.