Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Secret Squirrel · 06-25-2010, 11:33 PM

There is a good possibility I will be relocating to Shreveport-Bossier City Louisiana.

Should I bring the 69 c10 and 72 Olds 442? How is the classic car scene? These are California rust free cars. Will they be destroyed by the wet weather? I'll be there at least 3 years maybe more.

So I pose the question ... storage or road trip? Thanks in advance for the advice!!!

On a side note can anyone tell me about the area?

dan42 · 06-26-2010, 12:28 AM

ttt for you - it gets hotter and muggier than anything you are used to now. There seems to be a fair amount of guys on the board from that general area. I'm sure they'll jump in.

dwcsr · 06-26-2010, 12:37 AM

Thats about 3 hrs inland from the coast. I don't think you should worry about them rotting out.

mailman · 06-26-2010, 02:06 AM

I am from Shreveport and it is just dry heat.You should have no problem at all with any rusting issues.The casinos have really have made the city into a nice tourist place with lots of intertainment.

**GSFMECH** · 06-26-2010, 07:54 AM

The car scene is real good in the area, there are a lot of board members in the area and we get together often.

fishingjred73 · 06-26-2010, 08:58 AM

Yep lots of us here, bring em on down and join us!

Secret Squirrel · 06-26-2010, 03:54 PM

Cool .... looks like I have some research to do on a shipping company. Thanks for the input!!! The 442 was born in Ca and has spent time in Spokane Wa and Vegas NV. The 69 has never been out of Ca as far as I can tell.

Keep the info coming I look forward to more info on the area.

lofly'a · 06-26-2010, 07:43 PM

come on down, the weather won't kill your rides unless you park them on unpaved ground uncovered (it is very hot, and the humidity averages about 80 to 90% year round). to set the distance straight you would be about 400 miles (about a 7 hour drive) from the gulf of mexico. i live 2 hours south of shreveport in alexandria, and things move a bit slower here. it's not perfect, but i would'nt trade it for a lot of places to live.

68gmsee · 06-26-2010, 08:08 PM

It's actually closer to 200 miles away from the Gulf but still nothing to worry about. (I was stationed there many years ago.)

lofly'a · 06-26-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 68gmsee

It's actually closer to 200 miles away from the Gulf but still nothing to worry about. (I was stationed there many years ago.)

do your mapquest, it's a lot further than 200 miles unless you go as the crow flys, but yes it is about a 4 hours due south into the marsh. all the CITIES are a lot further away.

68gmsee · 06-26-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lofly'a

do your mapquest, it's a lot further than 200 miles unless you go as the crow flys, but yes it is about a 4 hours due south into the marsh. all the CITIES are a lot further away.

I did a google map direction to Port Arthur and it's 217 miles. I also did one to Cameron La and it's about the same... I am referencing a straight line that's why I said closer to 200 miles. Maybe google maps is way off???

http://maps.google.com/maps?rls=ig&hl=en&tab=wl

Secret Squirrel · 06-26-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 68gmsee

I did a google map direction to Port Arthur and it's 217 miles. I also did one to Cameron La and it's about the same... I am referencing a straight line that's why I said closer to 200 miles. Maybe google maps is way off???

http://maps.google.com/maps?rls=ig&hl=en&tab=wl

As a crow flys would be relevant. I was concerned about the moisture and salt attacking my cars like a duck on a june bug!!!

dan42 · 06-26-2010, 08:15 PM

-and you get to go see the Saints play!!

'72customdeluxe · 06-26-2010, 08:29 PM

Wow, mass exodus from Cali as of late. Your cars will be fine

Secret Squirrel · 06-26-2010, 09:55 PM

Sounds like the cars will be fine. Found a place that will haul them for $1000 a car enclosed trailer. It is a little cheaper for open trailer - three to four hundred.

What is the weather like in Late September early October? I'll be driving down I-40 across Tx. I expect I may see some snow?

ced935 · 08-04-2010, 09:11 AM

[QUOTE=Secret Squirrel;4060517]Sounds like the cars will be fine. Found a place that will haul them for $1000 a car enclosed trailer. It is a little cheaper for open trailer - three to four hundred.

I'm making the exact same move. What company did you find to ship them?

Secret Squirrel · 08-04-2010, 08:19 PM

I'll send you the info

jmedero · 06-26-2010, 10:32 PM

not a good idea to take them there. Im in Pensacola FL. Keep driving for a couple of hours and Ill take good care of that 442 for you.... no no I insist.. its no problem... LOL

Secret Squirrel · 06-26-2010, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jmedero

not a good idea to take them there. Im in Pensacola FL. Keep driving for a couple of hours and Ill take good care of that 442 for you.... no no I insist.. its no problem... LOL

Not the first time I have been told that .. lol. The kids would start a mutany if I sold it, they have grown up with it.

I appreciate the concern! I know pensacola .. eggland .. hurlburt field pretty well ... been down there a few times.

I have herd that a lot of the houses in Shreveport - Bossier City do not have garages?

fishingjred73 · 06-27-2010, 05:52 PM

You're not going to have to worry about salt bothering them in Shreveport.

lofly'a · 06-27-2010, 07:45 PM

no you won't have a concern with salt that far north (i'm 100 miles south of shreveport and i've never had a prob.), and as far as garages they were not common in 70's residential construction. many houses were built with just attached open carports, but that has all changed since the early 90's so if you shop in that time frame you'll see a lot of garages. i don't think you'll have a problem finding a house with a garage. i have relatives there and there are some real nice areas in north Louisiana

Secret Squirrel · 06-27-2010, 09:55 PM

Thanks guys .. no longer worried about the rust. I am glad to hear that some houses have a garage also!

**GSFMECH** · 06-28-2010, 07:00 AM

Yeah and most of us have indoor plumbing too, imagine that.

codeJbird · 06-28-2010, 02:43 PM

i'd be more concerned with my rides up north where they put salt on the roads for de-icing. i'm about 50mi from the coast and i'm not worried about them rusting. i, like you i'm sure, take care of my rides so i keep them clean. plus, you're alot closer for cruzin' the coast in MS. i highly recommend going. welcome to the south.

Secret Squirrel · 06-28-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by codeJbird

i'd be more concerned with my rides up north where they put salt on the roads for de-icing. i'm about 50mi from the coast and i'm not worried about them rusting. i, like you i'm sure, take care of my rides so i keep them clean. plus, you're alot closer for cruzin' the coast in MS. i highly recommend going. welcome to the south.

That is an easy fix ... during bad weather or salty roads they'll be put up!!

I am looking forward to the move, sounds like an adventure!!

06-25-2010, 11:33 PM	#1
Secret Squirrel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cheyenne Wy Posts: 208	Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? There is a good possibility I will be relocating to Shreveport-Bossier City Louisiana. Should I bring the 69 c10 and 72 Olds 442? How is the classic car scene? These are California rust free cars. Will they be destroyed by the wet weather? I'll be there at least 3 years maybe more. So I pose the question ... storage or road trip? Thanks in advance for the advice!!! On a side note can anyone tell me about the area? Attached Images __________________ ________________________ 72 Olds Cutlass w/442 option 69 C-10 Short Bed Fleet 1960 Biscayne Wagon/El Camino 1995 YJ 4.0 SOA SYE on 35s 01 Excursion Limited 7.3 PSD 06 Suzuki DRZ 400S

06-26-2010, 12:28 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? ttt for you - it gets hotter and muggier than anything you are used to now. There seems to be a fair amount of guys on the board from that general area. I'm sure they'll jump in. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

06-26-2010, 12:37 AM	#3
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? Thats about 3 hrs inland from the coast. I don't think you should worry about them rotting out.

06-26-2010, 02:06 AM	#4
mailman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: GRAND PRAIRIE TX Posts: 112	Re: Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? I am from Shreveport and it is just dry heat.You should have no problem at all with any rusting issues.The casinos have really have made the city into a nice tourist place with lots of intertainment. Last edited by mailman; 06-26-2010 at 02:10 AM.

06-26-2010, 07:54 AM	#5
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? The car scene is real good in the area, there are a lot of board members in the area and we get together often. __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

06-26-2010, 08:58 AM	#6
fishingjred73 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 812	Re: Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? Yep lots of us here, bring em on down and join us! __________________ James '68 Stepside (ground up in progress) My 68 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...side-t956.html '81 SWB "Pap paw" (Driver) The 81 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...-swb-t960.html Member of www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/296290610747732/

06-26-2010, 03:54 PM	#7
Secret Squirrel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cheyenne Wy Posts: 208	Re: Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? Cool .... looks like I have some research to do on a shipping company. Thanks for the input!!! The 442 was born in Ca and has spent time in Spokane Wa and Vegas NV. The 69 has never been out of Ca as far as I can tell. Keep the info coming I look forward to more info on the area. __________________ ________________________ 72 Olds Cutlass w/442 option 69 C-10 Short Bed Fleet 1960 Biscayne Wagon/El Camino 1995 YJ 4.0 SOA SYE on 35s 01 Excursion Limited 7.3 PSD 06 Suzuki DRZ 400S

06-26-2010, 07:43 PM	#8
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? come on down, the weather won't kill your rides unless you park them on unpaved ground uncovered (it is very hot, and the humidity averages about 80 to 90% year round). to set the distance straight you would be about 400 miles (about a 7 hour drive) from the gulf of mexico. i live 2 hours south of shreveport in alexandria, and things move a bit slower here. it's not perfect, but i would'nt trade it for a lot of places to live. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

06-26-2010, 08:08 PM	#9
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? It's actually closer to 200 miles away from the Gulf but still nothing to worry about. (I was stationed there many years ago.)

06-26-2010, 08:15 PM	#13
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? -and you get to go see the Saints play!! __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

06-26-2010, 08:29 PM	#14
'72customdeluxe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 691	Re: Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? Wow, mass exodus from Cali as of late. Your cars will be fine __________________ '72 cheyenne super step, '05 long bed gmc

06-26-2010, 09:55 PM	#15
Secret Squirrel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cheyenne Wy Posts: 208	Re: Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? Sounds like the cars will be fine. Found a place that will haul them for $1000 a car enclosed trailer. It is a little cheaper for open trailer - three to four hundred. What is the weather like in Late September early October? I'll be driving down I-40 across Tx. I expect I may see some snow? __________________ ________________________ 72 Olds Cutlass w/442 option 69 C-10 Short Bed Fleet 1960 Biscayne Wagon/El Camino 1995 YJ 4.0 SOA SYE on 35s 01 Excursion Limited 7.3 PSD 06 Suzuki DRZ 400S

08-04-2010, 09:11 AM	#16
ced935 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 23	Re: Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? [QUOTE=Secret Squirrel;4060517]Sounds like the cars will be fine. Found a place that will haul them for $1000 a car enclosed trailer. It is a little cheaper for open trailer - three to four hundred. I'm making the exact same move. What company did you find to ship them?

08-04-2010, 08:19 PM	#17
Secret Squirrel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cheyenne Wy Posts: 208	Re: Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? I'll send you the info __________________ ________________________ 72 Olds Cutlass w/442 option 69 C-10 Short Bed Fleet 1960 Biscayne Wagon/El Camino 1995 YJ 4.0 SOA SYE on 35s 01 Excursion Limited 7.3 PSD 06 Suzuki DRZ 400S

06-26-2010, 10:32 PM	#18
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? not a good idea to take them there. Im in Pensacola FL. Keep driving for a couple of hours and Ill take good care of that 442 for you.... no no I insist.. its no problem... LOL __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084



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06-27-2010, 05:52 PM	#20
fishingjred73 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 812	Re: Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? You're not going to have to worry about salt bothering them in Shreveport. __________________ James '68 Stepside (ground up in progress) My 68 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...side-t956.html '81 SWB "Pap paw" (Driver) The 81 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...-swb-t960.html Member of www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/296290610747732/

06-27-2010, 07:45 PM	#21
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? no you won't have a concern with salt that far north (i'm 100 miles south of shreveport and i've never had a prob.), and as far as garages they were not common in 70's residential construction. many houses were built with just attached open carports, but that has all changed since the early 90's so if you shop in that time frame you'll see a lot of garages. i don't think you'll have a problem finding a house with a garage. i have relatives there and there are some real nice areas in north Louisiana __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

06-27-2010, 09:55 PM	#22
Secret Squirrel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cheyenne Wy Posts: 208	Re: Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? Thanks guys .. no longer worried about the rust. I am glad to hear that some houses have a garage also! __________________ ________________________ 72 Olds Cutlass w/442 option 69 C-10 Short Bed Fleet 1960 Biscayne Wagon/El Camino 1995 YJ 4.0 SOA SYE on 35s 01 Excursion Limited 7.3 PSD 06 Suzuki DRZ 400S

06-28-2010, 07:00 AM	#23
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? Yeah and most of us have indoor plumbing too, imagine that. __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

06-28-2010, 02:43 PM	#24
codeJbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Roanoke, LA Posts: 101	Re: Moving to Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana? i'd be more concerned with my rides up north where they put salt on the roads for de-icing. i'm about 50mi from the coast and i'm not worried about them rusting. i, like you i'm sure, take care of my rides so i keep them clean. plus, you're alot closer for cruzin' the coast in MS. i highly recommend going. welcome to the south.

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