Bluesmobile Reunion 2010

[76Bluesmobile]

Haven't been on for a few weeks. Taking a title from an old post here. Was looking through some stuff and came across a thread from Sept. 2007 with folks looking to create a Bluesmobile (Monacos and Vics) gathering. Seems like it never really materialized at the time. Is there still an interest in doing this? I'm willing to spearhead the event and prep it in time for the 2010 anniversary, perhaps even try a summer or fall 2009 test event. The only issue I read about was the location. FL suggested Chicago, another said Virginia, etc...

I mentioned in my other post (Nathan's Bluesmobile) that we have a huge show in Western PA in June which features well over 2,000 cars annually with a mile long cruise lane. Close enough for our Canadian cars to join in as well. And though Chicago is a travel, I kinda agree that it would be worth it simply for the locations.

So, if we can nail down a spot I'll work with you guys to get it put together - 2010 is approaching quickly.

[Beefmalone]

Gotta be Chicago

[76Bluesmobile]

I agree Beef. I'm leaning towards Chicago myself. My digital camera would get one heck of a workout. Ok then - looks like we should try planning for a Blumo cruise down Lower Wacker Drive.

Does anyone happen to know how to reach the organizers of the Chicago EVOOA show? Perhaps they might be gracious enough to allow us to piggyback a gathering on the event. It would be super if we could also reach Dan and invite him for an appearance. I remember reading that the Alabama Blues would even be willing to play a few tunes. Don't know if that is still the case.

I have a friend who goes to the ChicagoLand show each year. I'm gonna mine him for some extra info. I like the idea - let's make it happen. See you guys in Chicago.

[Jo_Pierce]

Piggy-backing is really the only way to go!

If EVOOA works, that's great. Otherwise, I would think that you could probably piggy-back with any number of "Classic Car" shows, or something like that.

Really, you want to piggy-back with any event that is ALREADY getting permits to close off the streets for a parade. If you think about it, the permits and advertising would be the biggest hassle and expense - and what would make this prohibitive - so if you can ride on someone elses' efforts, this could work!

Good luck!

[Jo_Pierce]

By the way, here is the link for upcoming EVOOA events.

Each event has a contact number and e-mail for registering. Nothing in Chicago, but don't limit yourselves... the point is to get it going, then to build from there.

[Ghostbluesman]

That would be an awesome thing to see....a BluMo cruise down LWD....brings goosebumps to my arms fantasizing about it....

If I get my Monaco up and going by then....and I should... would be interested in getting together with you guys...if i can get off of work that week, of course!
Rob

[Steam McQueen]

Originally Posted by 76Bluesmobile

On the thread's title - if anyone has the opportunity to meet or see Dan at any special appearances, it might be nice to see if he'll answer any questions about the original Blumo. Perhaps he might be willing to consider a rare photo op if we ask really nice or maybe a one-time appearance. Never know unless we ask. Anyone know how to reach him?

Official fanmail address
That's probably the best way to get your request into Dan.



I was under the impression that there's an emergency vehicle show in Chicago every year. Bluesmobiles have run the driving course at times. ChiTownJohn in his Monaco, Neums in his BB2000 Crown Vic, #66 (for sale).

The home-base for the reunion should be in Mount Prospect. The bar in Mount Prospect, "Blues Bar" might host a night of food and beer for the reunion. They have a Bluesmobile IN the bar! The Mount Prospect High School had a car show last summer and the restored '74 Mount Prospect squad car was there.

Cheaper hotels, too?

Thanks for getting the idea going again, '76! Keep 'er rollin', rollin', rollin' ...

[The Soul Man]

Love the idea... but the tickets to the USA isn't cheap enough for me ..

[ChiTownJohn]

If you decide to meet at the Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show you have to contact Dave Weaver, he can be found if you search a bit, evev CPDGreg here probably talks to him on occasion. Dave is a huge BB fan himself, he has a car too, not to mention that mint '74 Chicago fire cheif's Monaco, awesome to see. But... The show is in Aurora Il, only about a 35 min drive west of Chicago, the show is in early august. So that is a good Idea.


Also the Blue bar might like to participate in some thing like that but they have no real parking fo anything like that, unless those slot spots on that street are reserved, maybe, but a half block up is wree in full sight of all Mount Prospect Traffic is the Metra train lot, the Mt Prospect Chamber of coomerce has through all summer The Bluesmobile cruise night's, again can be found by doing a search, all it realy is is a car show 1 time a year they have the police and emergency vehicle night when they bring their restored monico out as well. But if we talked w/ the Chamber of Commerce guy he may schedule a all Bluesmobile night, but then again all you have to do is show up early enough and you get a spot. Maybe Greg's friend Jerry Anderson w/ the restored CPD Monaco would come as well, I'm sure he would.

Myabe at a long shot I can get something goin at Navy Pier, where we just get to park our cars at the east end, (nice picture's) and advertise for a mini BLuesmobile show for an afternoon.

I'd try and go anywhere my self, but if it's Chi' Ill try and help. I goota think a bit, maybe I can come up w/ another Idea. Maybe I can get the Pier on a charity thing, people take pic's by our cars and donate a buck or two, something cheap and easy, and we give the money to someone, just a thought, kinda would make it a mssion wouldnt it? Ha!

I by now means want to run this but if ya need help, I'll do as much as I can. If anyone likes the idea's or has more tell me what you have in mind.

Maybe even a day w/ a few event's would be cool, meet downtown early for lower wacker, wells street, navy Pier, then on to Mt Prospect for the car show there, they start around 6pm. All just thought's.

john

[76Bluesmobile]

Thanks for all the thoughts and info guys, and no fear Ghost - I know you will make it. Be sure to bring Huey with you.

I was talking to a friend of mine, by the name of Ken, has a 91 CHP Crown Vic and has taken it to ChicagoLand several years in a row now for the show you mentioned. He did tell me that they have a movie car section within the show and that there is usually a Blumo or two there. That will most likely be the starting point. He also gave me contact info for CPDGreg and for Dave Weaver. I'm gonna try to talk to them by the end of the week and see what may be possible for us to do.

Soul Man, keep saving up those buku dolores for that ticket. We'll keep a spot open for you.
ChiTown, I've volunteered myself to be the frontman on this, so no worries but I will definitely be seeking your sage-like wisdom from time to time. I have put together parades here in PA for over a decade. Organizing permits, traffic, people and advertising are nothing new to me folks. I'm just looking forward to seeing Blumos invade Chicago like never before.

[ChiTownJohn]

Very good, I just wanted to mention too, that you could perhaps plan more than one travel point, Main event w/ CEVS and Dave Weaver, and like last year left there around 4 and got the GF and we went to The Mt. Prospect Bluismobile Cruise Night. As a thought no big thing would be necessary we just have to show up early enough and we definetly get spots.

The Chamber of Commerce fellow there may be inclined to help something like this as he runs the show. Again only a half block from The BluesBar w/ all the BB stuff inside and car on balcony.

He may be able to be reached by doing a search of Bluesmobile Cruise Nights, Mt. Propsect. He knows me, and seems to enjoy seeing the car as usualy I'm the only one that shows up. well w/ a Bm. always been strange to me cause I know there's many around here, at least a handfull.

I think aug 1st sat' is the CEVShow, not sure.

john

[Jo_Pierce]

Originally Posted by 76Bluesmobile

I have put together parades here in PA for over a decade. Organizing permits, traffic, people and advertising are nothing new to me folks.

NOW this is exciting!

It's frustrating when people just talk about conventions and get togethers, but really don't have a plan. It gets our hopes up, but nothing happens...

But, to see someone with lots of experience taking it on is so encouraging!

Just let us know what we can do to help... keep up posted!

[Blueblood]

Jo_, Talk is cheap. Gas isn't.

[Mr Mercer]

Originally Posted by Blueblood

Jo_, Talk is cheap. Gas isn't.

Yea , I'll rent a hybrid and tow it up there .

But it sounds good if it could come together .

[Bismo]

I love the idea and would be open to it, though it can be chancy driving a 35-year-old (36 by then!) car that far... heck, even a long haul for a 19-year-old BB2K Bluesmobile. But it'd certainly be worthy of consideration.

[Mr Mercer]

Originally Posted by ChiTownJohn

Very good, I just wanted to mention too, that you could perhaps plan more than one travel point, Main event w/ CEVS and Dave Weaver, and like last year left there around 4 and got the GF and we went to The Mt. Prospect Bluismobile Cruise Night. As a thought no big thing would be necessary we just have to show up early enough and we definetly get spots.

The Chamber of Commerce fellow there may be inclined to help something like this as he runs the show. Again only a half block from The BluesBar w/ all the BB stuff inside and car on balcony.

He may be able to be reached by doing a search of Bluesmobile Cruise Nights, Mt. Propsect. He knows me, and seems to enjoy seeing the car as usualy I'm the only one that shows up. well w/ a Bm. always been strange to me cause I know there's many around here, at least a handfull.

I think aug 1st sat' is the CEVShow, not sure.

john

John , when is that blumo car show . Maybe I'll join you , at least there be two .

[Blueblood]

Stupid economy.

$$$$$ We need a Blues Brothers Bailout! Who's with me! $$$$$

Write your local congressman!!! Hell, no one's keepin' track of that money anyway!

[ChiTownJohn]

Be great to see ya Mr. Mercer and .Well Bluesmobile Cruise nights are on every Saturday through the summer and like I said they call it that because it's in Mt. Propsect but it's realy just a car show, so that's why I said the Chamber of Commerce guy, Sorry Bud wish I could remember his name, likes to see my car show up. I'm sure if he found out we had some cars coming he's try and get more word out for it. I could post flyers in the Bluesbar if they woudlnt mind, or anywhere else for that matter.

So Like it's real easy to just leave the CEVShow, and I still stayed late enough to hear all the awards and trophies being given out. then left on interstate 88 and got to Mt. Prospect I think w/ in an hour easily. It's a nice cruise.

I'd like to think that if we do this someone can get a Hold of Lance Dobersek, Ive tried before through a friend of his who posted a little vid' of his car on You Tube, but to no help.

The Video I'm sure you've all seen is "There's a Bluesmobile in my Driveway" or "Lances Bluesmobile"
Ive seen this car and it's complete w/ detailed rust spots on correct area's dent in fender, crooked antenna, it's the best replica Ive seen up close, so if someone else wants to try and get him in on it, that would be great. He lives in Racine Wi. or did, met him once at NAvy Pier, nice guy.

Keep her goin, like to see this. Steamer any chance you can break away, I need a copilot/ Jake! I'd help for you to get here as much as possible, make sure you got a place to put your head to keep it cheap. I'd even help as far as I can. Your a big part of the info and comradery on this site, I'd hate to see you miss anything that might actualy go down. PM if ya like. Later!

john

[Mr Mercer]

I could take Steam from Windsor Ont . Thats where I'm starting from .

[Ghostbluesman]

Originally Posted by ChiTownJohn

I'd like to think that if we do this someone can get a Hold of Lance Dobersek, Ive tried before through a friend of his who posted a little vid' of his car on You Tube, but to no help.

The Video I'm sure you've all seen is "There's a Bluesmobile in my Driveway" or "Lances Bluesmobile". Ive seen this car and it's complete w/ detailed rust spots on correct area's dent in fender, crooked antenna, it's the best replica Ive seen up close, so if someone else wants to try and get him in on it, that would be great. He lives in Racine Wi. or did, met him once at NAvy Pier, nice guy.

John...I've seen that vid...do you have a link to any pics of his car?
Rob

[TK895]

Hey! That's my video of Lance at my house. I'll try to get in touch with him but I have not heard from him in a while.

I do have some pictures of his car. I'll try to get them on my photobucket soon.

[Steam McQueen]

Originally Posted by ChiTownJohn

Keep her goin, like to see this. Steamer any chance you can break away, I need a copilot/ Jake! I'd help for you to get here as much as possible, make sure you got a place to put your head to keep it cheap.

Thanks, ChiTown! On my list is an item; Have an Old Stlye with John in Chicago. Lol. It's been on there for awhile now. This would be an excellent opportunity to get back to Chicago and have an Old Style with a friend!

Originally Posted by Mr Mercer

I could take Steam from Windsor Ont . Thats where I'm starting from .

Dang, Mr. Mercer, thanks for the offer! That would be amazing. So easy for me to just jump on the train (or buy a ticket) and be in Windsor in ... well, I'm not sure. Lemme check VIA Rail ... hmmm. Well, it's no big deal. 10 hours and 28 minutes. For some reason there showing a 2 hour stop in Toronto. ? Ha, whatever. I've spent 2 days on the train before. That was brutal, actually. lol.

Originally Posted by Ghostbluesman

John...I've seen that vid...do you have a link to any pics of his car?
Rob

This is Lance's car ...

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[ChiTownJohn]

Holy Balls! Look at that! Not even 24 hrs and the guy w/ the Vid responds! Awesome!
Great vid' I love it. Lance's car is a real sight.

Mercer I didnt know where you lived, That would be a help for Steamer, Steam Unless you find out it's cheaper or about the same for your time (flying), I really dont know your situation, is dough, or time more valuable? You tell me And I'll help if Mercer is too much, but it's awesome he offered to take you, God Bless the Blues Brothers!! (When I say Blues Brothers I mean all of of us here willing to help others here) KNow one here may have realized that but we are BluesBrothers, keep it going for someone who want's to go.

If we do this once and just a few get in, it dont matter where we have it next, peoplke will try. As I would. I'd like to think that our brothers in Florida ( Huey and the Bama Brothers) could make it, hey what about the Bro from AR? Joeseph Blues you in? Where is everyone else? Time in, please to all good luck and God willing.

[Mr Mercer]

Well it's a go for me , Steam your welcome to ride . Only time off from work is my setback , but as
sh**ty the auto industry is I'll probably have all the time off I need . With no cash .
Just keep me informed . The CVES show than afterwords sounds good or a different time .

[76Bluesmobile]

Hi Folks. Just an update to what is happening. I have sent messages to Dave Weaver and Greg Reynolds about ChicagoLand 2009 and shared some thoughts about a Bluesmobile gathering for the 30th anniversary in 2010. I also have Dave's phone number should I find that way easier to reach him. Hope to have a reply by one of them this weekend.

So far, I like the ideas of attending a cruise in Mt. Prospect after ChicagoLand. If anyone can get Dave and Greg in on the thread, go for it. I'm also looking for the Alabama Blues to join us too. We'll definitely have a 2010 gathering for the 30th anniversary. I myself plan to attend later this year (JULY 31st to AUGUST 2nd according to the site - Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show) so that I can feel things out and hopefully talk to Dave and Greg in person. Anyone who plans to hit up Chicago this year - I'll see you there.

A big project will be inviting Danny Aykroyd to Chicago for 2010, having him appear at ChicagoLand and at the Blues Bar. Perhaps even Mt. Prospect (don't know on that one). There is going to be a lot of energy and ideas moving almost as fast as the Blumo under the L. I'm looking forward to hearing anything you guys can offer up.