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On April 28, 2006, our Club meeting was hosted at Dave Hime’s Automzing shop in Westfield, IN. The following write-up is from Von Cassidy, and was lifted right out of the club newsletter ( http://www.indianachevelles.com/newsletter/May06Newsletter/page8.html )
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The April HSCA meeting was held at Himes Automazing in Westfield on Friday April 28. The Indy GTO Club was also in attendance. Himes' crew grilled 50 lb of genuine Wisconsin brats and had potato salad, soft drinks, and adult beverages on hand. Dave Himes made a presentation on chassis setup and answered questions. Dave also fired up his 3100 hp blown alcohol hemi powered '55 Chevy Pro-Mod for some ear splitting but sweet music. Virtual drag racing was held with a drag racing Christmas tree setup with reaction times displayed. The HSCA made a good showing but the President of the GTO club won, taking home the $300 top prize (no entry fee). HSCA's Ken Ward won the 50/50 drawing and donated his money back to the charity, which was Riley Children's Hospital. Everyone had a GREAT time as they socialized, toured Himes' new well-equipped facility, and gawked at the outstanding Chevelles and GTO's driven to the event.
Himes Performance's website is: http://davehimesautomazing.com and the phone number is (317)867-5965. They specialize in hot rod, race car, and classic car mechanical repair and performance work.
Thanks to Larry Cook and Von Cassidy for the following pics.
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Dave Himes’ ‘55 Chevy 7/8 scale Pro-Mod drag car. Dave claims 3,100hp, and its top speed at 235 mph; ET at 6.41 seconds certainly back that up!!

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Dave Himes

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The parking lot, aka Dave’s yard, was a practically a small car show in itself.

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John and Liz Henderson’s cars.

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Chuck and Florence Collins

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Tom Mikesell’s beautiful ‘67

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Dave made a brief technical presentation on chassis and suspension.

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Dave Himes giving the technical presentation.

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President of the GTO club addressing the GTO club members.

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Clarence Craig, HSCA club president

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Get in line for the food. Mrs. Himes was very gracious in both the food preparation and serving.
Thank you!!

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The back of the food line! Yes, there was quite a crowd.

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Nancy Cassidy and Amy Pell enjoying the awesome Wisconsin brats.

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John and Liz Henderson

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Steve Brody on the left.

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Dave Himes’ motorcycle.

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Mike Pell’s ‘69 in for a new rear end housing and some engine work.
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Mike Norman’s ‘65

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Newest member Ryan Fultz on the far right. Welcome Ryan!

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Ken Ward’s ‘72

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