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Good Hobby Shops in Chicago - 11-18-2005, 02:12 PM
Hi Guys, I'm now here in the cold windy city (temp was 17 Deg when I got in). What are some good hobby shops for cars, trucks and aircraft to go to here?

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11-18-2005, 02:28 PM
None actually, The best place closest to the city is Al's in Elmhaurst: http://www.alshobbyshop.com/store/index.asp
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11-18-2005, 04:09 PM
ya or if ur going north of the city venture hobbies in wheeling is pretty nice.
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11-18-2005, 04:31 PM
Closest to the city, al's is the best.

http://www.alshobbyshop.com/store/index.asp

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11-18-2005, 05:43 PM
Al's !!!!!!!

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11-19-2005, 08:23 AM
Going to have to agree Al's is great!

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11-19-2005, 09:56 AM
Al's or Leisure hour... Other than that the web and amain are the place to shop

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11-19-2005, 10:53 AM
he can shop from the web in Jamaica...(rocco) lol

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Hit up Al's if you want to stay close to the city, or over in Joliet you will find www.leisurehours.com I personally think that is the best shop in chicagoland.

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11-19-2005, 11:23 AM
LOL!! I know i was just sayin they pretty much beat most local shops that alll

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11-21-2005, 09:32 AM
Thanks guys, Al's and Leisure it is...

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MBX-4RR RB Concept WS7 III......... LD3 Pro Nova Mega MS.12
T-Maxx RB TM323 .......................OB4 Nova Mega MT12
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Thumbs up my hobbie shop favorite - 11-21-2005, 05:57 PM
al's is the spot, good people

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11-21-2005, 09:17 PM
I haven't been to Al's yet, but I'll have to stop by next time I go to Buffalo Wild Wings. 35cent wing Tuesdays dudes!
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11-21-2005, 09:35 PM
Als Hobby!!!!!!!!!!

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11-22-2005, 01:16 AM
i would have to say al's hobby shop in elmhurst

looking for something new to buy.... like a lst2 or something let me know what u got..................
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11-24-2005, 01:38 PM
Alright. Went to Al's. Not bad. Huge layout of stuff. Do they ever race in the parking lot out back?

I have to back up n_s_r though. Venture in Wheeling (or maybe its buffalo grove, can't remember) is pretty good too. They used to run venture raceways, but I dont think thats around anymore.
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