I am writing this on March 20, the first full day of spring. In the midst of this Corona Virus it’s hard to predict if we will still be under lockdown, home arrest, or social distancing. As of now we have NOT cancelled the spring tune-up party, but that could change. We’ll let you know on the club’s web site and the weekly e-mail blast.

This will be the seventh year of Don’s Auto Ade hosting the tune-up party. We will follow the same routine as we have in the past. Starting at high noon six indoor service racks will be available to us for oil changes, repairs, underbody inspections, etc. Dave ‘Cowboy’ Bralich and other experienced members will be on hand to assist. There is an Advanced Auto Parts nearby but bring your own 20w50 oil and filters. Sam from Don’s will mount and balance tires, including those on wire wheels, and do alignments for a reasonable fee. If you need new tires or batteries call ahead and they can be ordered. Numerous brands available. I’ll be there offering useless advice and to smoke a cigar or two. All work must be completed by 4PM so check in with Dave before starting anything major.

After the work is completed it’s off to Rock Bottom Brewery at 4:30 PM for a natter noggin, bench racing and just plain B.S.ing. Feel free to join us even if you don’t make it to Don’s. Both are located in scenic Warrenville, just off of the E/W tollway I88.

Don’s Auto Ade 28256 Diehl Rd. Warrenville, IL 630 668 3711

Rock Bottom Brewery 28256 Diehl Rd. Warrenville, IL 630 836 1380

To quote HRM, ‘Keep calm and carry on.’ To quote Wilbur, ‘keep calm, pass the ammo, and fire back.’

~~Wilbur Mennell