I just had a bumper replacement at a company called Custom Classics, Inc, in Island Lake, Illinois. Island Lake is right near Crystal Lake, where FP lives. Over the years, I have been at, and seen a lot of establishments that do this type of work, but I have NEVER seen one that does the kind of work that they do, with the impecable quality of the finished product. They have many works in progress of MAJOR customizings and restorations on many different collectible cars. They told me that my xfire was one of the 1st they have worked on. I spoke to them, and they would welcome a tour of their facility as long as I could give them a heads up. Any body interested to do a GTG , maybe do a lunch and see this facility? You'll be amazed !!!!

 

Howard,
Count me in for sure.
This can be our next Chicagoland GTG on a upcoming Saturday.
How about August 7th or 14th ??

Anyone else

NOTE: I'm unable to attend on a Saturday until August 7th.

 

you think they can mod me some bentley fenders to go on the rear of my car? Are they that good? LOL I want that wide fender flare out back. I could always stack another crossfire fender back there, but that would have a little different look.

 

GOOD NEWS >>> Custom Classics welcome our visit ..... BAD NEWS>>> They're open on Saturdays only till 12 noon, and Closed on Sunday... Just found this out today. So any visit would have to take place during the week. Hours are 8AM to 5PM. I know this is tough for guys that work ..... Stay tuned .... I'll find out if an early visit on a Saturday would be OK with them. Actually if we stayed there for about a 30 to 60 minute visit, they may be OK with that. If they have a skeleton crew working, they may not want us touring. If we can get in early on a Saturday, then we can stop for a lunch, and get our cars detailed by FP (just kidding).
Trust me ... even a 30 minute visit makes this a worthwhile GTG ....

 

From the works in progress, I truly think they can "do anything" as long as your check book doesn't run out.
I'm not kidding ...... when I was there yesterday AM to p/u my car, they had a brand new Camaro in the shop starting a complete customization. They were Sculpting styrofoam on the car (Flaring out the rear fenders, sides, front fenders, trunk lines, hood and headlights).

 

Sounds awesome and expensive too. LOL It is hard to find the first without the latter though. LOL

 

OK.... I just talked to my contact at Custom Classics, and he said that a Saturday tour at about 10AM would be fine, as long as I give them a heads up.
Don't expect more then a tour (no refreshments and such), but I really don't think you'll be hungry or thirsty, other then "chewing" on whats happening there. I am sure they would be open to most of our questions and be very hospitable. After that a run up to Lake Geneva Wisconsin at a restaurant right in town (about 30 miles > 45 minutes), at Popeyes right on the lake for lunch.
How does August 14th sound?

 

bump bump bump

 

I've worked in the autobody industry in the Chicago/Northern Illinois area for about 18 years. Custom Classics is one of the best. They do outstanding work. I'd trust them with my car any time. Plus, they generally have some other very cool cars there.

 

OK Howard.
Lets make this happen on the 14th.

ANYONE WHO WANTS TO MAKE THIS CHI-TOWN / WISCONSIN GTG ON AUGUST 14TH,
PLEASE POST ON THIS THREAD AND I WILL CREATE A LIST HERE.

We will all meet at 9:45am on Saturday August 14th at the following location:

Custom Classics
518 East Burnett Road
Island Lake, IL
Custom Classics Auto Showroom, Auto Restoration and Collision Repair Facilities

We will tour the facility and then cruise up to Lake Geneva for lunch at:

Popeye's on Lake Geneva
811 Wrigley Drive
Lake Geneva, WI
Popeye's Lake Geneva

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Attending:

Valkryderguy
IBLUBYU
HellFire (maybe)
bsb6 (maybe)
FP
Uncle_Al
BP11 (maybe)
cody.koeller
31steve
Musclefan21

 

That's awefully close to Chicago and a 7 hour drive for me, but if a few of you guys are in, I will try to make it. I could use another trip in the crossy anyway. LOL

 

unless my daughter has her baby around that time i will be there

 

Count me in.
I will be driving down from Antioch and then breaking off after lunch to Antioch.

You better make reservations at Popeyes.....

 

Thanx Kirk ....I'll make a reservation at Popeyes as soon as we have a handle on approx how many of us will show up. Glad to hear from you.... I still owe you LOL. Howard

 

I would come but I'm not interested in driving to Wisconsin. Maybe next time guys

 

Not definate, but I'm pretty sure I'll be there.

 

bumpbumpbump

 

I will be there....

 

ANYONE WHO WANTS TO MAKE THIS CHI-TOWN / WISCONSIN GTG ON AUGUST 14TH,
PLEASE POST ON THIS THREAD AND I WILL KEEP A LIST GOING ON POST #10 ON THIS THREAD.

We will all meet at 9:45am on Saturday August 14th at the following location:

Custom Classics
518 East Burnett Road
Island Lake, IL
Custom Classics Auto Showroom, Auto Restoration and Collision Repair Facilities

We will tour the facility and then cruise up to Lake Geneva for lunch at:

Popeye's on Lake Geneva
811 Wrigley Drive
Lake Geneva, WI
Popeye's Lake Geneva

 

OK, I've penciled it in on personal planner. Getting up and about by 10 will be a challenge but I'm motivated.