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Never made it down to the show, but saw some sharp looking rides heading up Main as I was doing yard work on Saturday afternoon.

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yea, it was cool hangin out. vdog, i like your truck. its got its own character. you know how it goes. we cant all have show trucks rite off the line. but that rig jimmy's got in his shop is gunna be SAWEET!

but definitely, we should plan this thing out better next time. either way, it was all good times

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Your right Manny. I know with Xmas coming up it probably will be impossible to plan something before then, people will be busy. So maybe sometime in January we can plan a meet.
Thanks for the compliments on my truck. Its good to know that we all can relate and appreciate the sweat and hard work we put into our rides.

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I keep meaning to ask... I saw a '67-72 (didn't see the front) heading up Main saturday afternoon. It was either dark grey or faded black primer with what I can only describe as a Super Bee stripe in red around the rear bed sides. Is that a members truck? I though it was super cool.

Also saw a really sweet blue square body heading up Main after the show.

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Just saw a really sharp looking 69 or 70 at my ortho doc's office. White short box with a little lift. Anyone from the site?
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Hard to say. Sometimes when I see our trucks, if I happen to be able to talk to the owner, I ask them about their truck and invite them to the site. You would be surprise how many people dont know about this place or know where to look for stuff.

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I did see that gray GMC truck .. He pulled into the parking lot just as the show with finishing up and I ran into it again on Main St. on my obligatory Drive-by
while headed home to the LBC.:cool:

Sometimes I think people get the impression that I either own this website or have stock in it the way I go on and on about it :blah:

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Wait! John, your not the owner? :lol:

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:rolleyes: Keep that on the Down Low

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No Problem.
So what does your new blazer look like now?

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Vdog follow the link .... Page 2
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=431232

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John, very sharp looking Blazer! And thanks for the pictures from the show. Sorry I missed it but it was my wife's b-day... Gotta be cool once in a while I guess!
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Hulk I think we all Understand
I try to take care of my Sponsor too !
Afterall the great thing about having a
Ride is having someone to drive back to....
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vdog
Thanks again for hooking me up with wheels and tires. I dropped her off at the body shop today.... I think they want to align everything and start painting next week !!!!! You helped keep my project going....

Thanks
bob

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Your Welcome.

Bob im glad I could help. Those wheels would have sat here 3 more years.
Now I just have to get rid of the other stuff. Make sure you post the pics of your truck. The 283 still has your name on it when you need it. LOL

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i would be intersted in meeting up with you guys.a friend of mine has a 67

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All are welcomed. Keep checking this post for updates.

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To all my buddies here on the SoCal page and the rest of the board, I wish all of you a Merry Christmass and a Happy New Year.
Heres to all of us getting close to finishing our trucks. :metal:

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Same to you buddy! But is anyone actually getting close to finishing? lol. I just went in deeper on mine. I told myself I wasn't going to get too crazy with the engine mods since I'm only about half way done collecting all the parts for my air ride, but that went out the door!

speaking of...I gotta post up some new pics, its been awhile and alot has changed on her.

I'd like to see how everyone else's rides are looking these days also. Post up a recent pic of your ride, and also post what your working on or what your going to do next on it.

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Also...in the spirit of Christmas, and I'm always willing to help my fellow board members, I'm going to put together a list of a few parts which I have that I'm not using, that I was going to sell, but if you need it, I will give it to you free as a christmas gift from me and the shop. Only condition is that you actually use it. Please don't accept parts from me, then put them for sale on craigslist. (has happened before) :whine:

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hey all, just joined this forum a few days go, and so far Ive gotten lots of great info! Heres a few pics of my 63 c20......

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...r/7fd9f671.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...r/4e0387dc.jpg

I cant wait to start tearing into this one, but have another project on the pipeline... Id love to drive it though. right now it has a ****ty universal floor shifter and its soo sloppy i have no idea what gear im in.. drove it from torrance in what I believe is second gear. Anyone know what I can to to fix the linkages? or any better shift kits? Im a novice with engines and trannies, since im more of a bodywork guy... Anyone near or around the San Fernando Valley?

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Oh and if anyone needs a bed I have the two sides and the front portion (no tailgate) laying around.... so let me know! Theyre in so so shape will need some rust fixing, but are pretty straight and solid.. perfect if youre slamming the truck and cutting the wheelwells....

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First let me welcome you to the SoCal Checkin page. There are people from all over on this post. And yes there are some out in the SFV. Nice truck it looks very straight. Now with you being a bodywork guy im sure theres a engine and trans guy here that will barter with you. LOL
You might just need a linkage kit to tighten up your gear shifter.

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Been lurking on this page for a while but haven't posted much. It seems that most of the So Cal members are from LA area. I missed the last meet up around thanksgiving, it was just too far for 10 mpg, but was contemplating it. Who all is around the San Diego area? Would love to have a meet up down here sometime. Do you guys ever go to the El Cajon or La Mesa street fairs?
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Welcome Mike, all are welcome. We actually do have some San Diego members as well as Oceanside, El Cajon etc etc. Also under the California section there is a San Diego members section, but we talk to anyone who stops by.

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its straight but it has rust on the lower rear of the cab on the drivers side, both lower corners of the fenders are toast also, patch panels are on the way... I also ordered a new shifter from mr gasket, since i couldnt find any install kits for my truck if i bought a b&m mastershift... i inspected the shifter and i think its whats faulty, since it slops around too much, the shifter itself will fall into any position once i get the linkages in the right gear.. Im also perplexed about what kind of engine tranny i have since it seems like i have a mid 70s early 80s 305 v8 in it.. I think its the original tranny.. is the shift pattern

R-2
1-3

??

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Can you see any numbers on the engine? That way someone can look them up and tell you what you have. The trans, if you cant see any numbers, the trans oil pan shape will tell you what you have.

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Do you know what stock trannies came with these cars? Or what the oil pans are supposed to be like? I found a link on identifiying the 305, but no luck on tranny id's.
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Here's something to do between now and the CPP Cruise in SoCal.
Let's meet up, eat up, maybe discuss the CPP Cruise (convoys), trade/sell/buy parts etc. and have a good time!

Feb 27th @ 12 noon - ???
Legends Burgers
2420 Arrow Route
Upland, CA

Early Classic Chevy trucks, 60-66's, 67-72's and 73-87's are also welcome!

Dano

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I'm in!!

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You can count me in!

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All right!

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441947


Hotchkis Shop Tour Link. Anyone else besides me going to this?

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los angels .... checkin in .... did someone say beer???

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This is so cool... I just stumbled onto this page and I feel like I've been missing out! If I get my trans back from Monster I am in! I have some parts that I've been meaning to get rid of too! :metal:

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Don't forget!
Sunday Sunday Sunday!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...c10/Flyer2.jpg

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I'll try to be there, only bad thing is my ex wife lives in those apartments behind Legends, so it could be a little dangerous for me :lol:

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Don't worry, we truck guys will back you up man.

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Finish the truck lastnight about 7:15pm, in the rain.
See you guys there.

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Some pics from today's get-together. Sorry the quality is bad. Thanx to John and Vince for traveling so far.

Here's some nice ones!

JohnOro;

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...legends001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...legends002.jpg


67C10Bub

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...legends003.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...legends004.jpg


Here's some of the under construction crowd;


VDog

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...gends005-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...legends006.jpg


Dano69C10

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...gends007-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...legends008.jpg

Not pictured;

TonyC66; Left before I took out the camera, but has a hot C10, you can see in his avatar.

Richard; The tow truck guy who didn't bring his 70 Towtruck, but came and shared...a story...kinda...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...gends009-1.jpg