Moving - Martinsburg WV - Winchester VA? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gangforward · 07-27-2005, 11:52 AM

Just found out we're moving back east - wife has accepted a teaching job near Martinsburg WV. Don't know anything about the area. Martinsburg WV isn't far to the north were she'll be teaching, and Winchester VA is to the south.

West Virginia panhandle area.

Can anyone give me any information? Hoping there are a few fellow 67-72 truck nuts in the area!

TIA!

70 shorty · 07-27-2005, 12:24 PM

yeah, Front Royal ,where Athey's truck parts is, is not more than a half hour from there. I've been through Winchester and Martinsburg many times, but can't tell you much about either. My sister in law used to teach at Shepherd College, I'm thinking that is in Martinsburg.

panhandler62 · 07-27-2005, 12:30 PM

I live in Martinsburg .... What can I fill you in on?

Oh.. pardone me.... WELCOME!

gangforward · 07-27-2005, 12:35 PM

Wow - thanks guys! I'm looking for the usual - good areas to live, areas to be careful, housing, utilities, internet access (VERY IMPORTANT). Good places to eat, etc, etc,..

Any all info is helpful. I'm still a little stunned I'm leaving Jackson Hole Wyoming. Never lived any further east than right here. Grew up in San Fran, and Seattle.

Pics would be awesome - having a hard time finding any on the web for some reason. Or websites about the area.

panhandler62 · 07-27-2005, 12:48 PM

You can find good housing in the Inwood, Bunker Hill and Gerradstown areas. There is plenty in Martinsburg proper also but most (not all) of that is a bit older.

There is plenty of stuff around Charles Town, but I don't know what you consider a commute (I drive 63 miles one way to work, so I sometimes consider things "around the block" when others go WHOA!)

You can find most of the usualy crud you need when moving here: http://www.martinsburg.com/ and here http://www.westvirginia.com/

Jst for giggles.. here are the homes for sale in my zip code (one of about 5 that apply in the panhandle area)

http://remax.realtor.com/FindHome/Ho...&presort=sbint

There are a number of restruants around the Mall in Martinsburg. Kobe is an awesome Japanese steakhouse. The usual Ruby Tuesdays, Outback, Applebees ets. are also around.

Winchester is loaded with restruants also and has large mall.

07-27-2005, 11:52 AM	#1
gangforward Hootis is as Hootis does... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 500	Moving - Martinsburg WV - Winchester VA? Just found out we're moving back east - wife has accepted a teaching job near Martinsburg WV. Don't know anything about the area. Martinsburg WV isn't far to the north were she'll be teaching, and Winchester VA is to the south. West Virginia panhandle area. Can anyone give me any information? Hoping there are a few fellow 67-72 truck nuts in the area! TIA! __________________ 67 C10 LWB Fleet, 383, TH400, PS, 4BL-Holley, Headers & 3" Exhaust, 3" drop front, 4" rear springs, ECI shock relocate, Panhard Bar kit, wheels & tires 1995 Z28 Convertible - Borla, K&N, Lingenfelter Motor, C6 Wheels & Tires 1990 2500 4x4 Suburban 3" Catbac System, K&N, 2" Lift, Wheels, Tires

07-27-2005, 12:24 PM	#2
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	yeah, Front Royal ,where Athey's truck parts is, is not more than a half hour from there. I've been through Winchester and Martinsburg many times, but can't tell you much about either. My sister in law used to teach at Shepherd College, I'm thinking that is in Martinsburg. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

07-27-2005, 12:30 PM	#3
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	I live in Martinsburg .... What can I fill you in on? Oh.. pardone me.... WELCOME! __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

07-27-2005, 12:35 PM	#4
gangforward Hootis is as Hootis does... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 500	Wow - thanks guys! I'm looking for the usual - good areas to live, areas to be careful, housing, utilities, internet access (VERY IMPORTANT). Good places to eat, etc, etc,.. Any all info is helpful. I'm still a little stunned I'm leaving Jackson Hole Wyoming. Never lived any further east than right here. Grew up in San Fran, and Seattle. Pics would be awesome - having a hard time finding any on the web for some reason. Or websites about the area. __________________ 67 C10 LWB Fleet, 383, TH400, PS, 4BL-Holley, Headers & 3" Exhaust, 3" drop front, 4" rear springs, ECI shock relocate, Panhard Bar kit, wheels & tires 1995 Z28 Convertible - Borla, K&N, Lingenfelter Motor, C6 Wheels & Tires 1990 2500 4x4 Suburban 3" Catbac System, K&N, 2" Lift, Wheels, Tires

07-27-2005, 12:48 PM	#5
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	You can find good housing in the Inwood, Bunker Hill and Gerradstown areas. There is plenty in Martinsburg proper also but most (not all) of that is a bit older. There is plenty of stuff around Charles Town, but I don't know what you consider a commute (I drive 63 miles one way to work, so I sometimes consider things "around the block" when others go WHOA!) You can find most of the usualy crud you need when moving here: http://www.martinsburg.com/ and here http://www.westvirginia.com/ Jst for giggles.. here are the homes for sale in my zip code (one of about 5 that apply in the panhandle area) http://remax.realtor.com/FindHome/Ho...&presort=sbint There are a number of restruants around the Mall in Martinsburg. Kobe is an awesome Japanese steakhouse. The usual Ruby Tuesdays, Outback, Applebees ets. are also around. Winchester is loaded with restruants also and has large mall. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

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