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VDOG · 04-02-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by huero

It might be a good idea to post a couple of dates so you can get responses on who can make it or not.
Just a suggestion.

Very good idea Huero. You guys know im open for suggestions. Just trying hook up with you guys and a few more new people. Also dont give up on the breakfast idea.

semperfidoordie · 04-18-2009, 12:18 PM

Hey everybody trying to get another meet together we have some good car shows coming up so let me know if anyones up check out the San Diego Members post for more or PM me

Dano69c10 · 05-07-2009, 10:31 AM

I started this thread two years ago with the hopes of creating a SoCal network of truck owners. I kinda dropped the ball on that. With that said,
June 7th is the next Antique Auto Swap meet at the Fairplex in Pomona. Does everyone want to meet that day. I figure if everyone gets there early enough we could probably stake out a whole row for all of our trucks. Bring your EZ-ups, chairs, mini BBQ's and coolers.

smokeysjet · 05-07-2009, 11:58 PM

atwater village / los angeles new member here.
just picked up a 70 c20 3/4 ton........cant wait to get her all set up.
cheers! - smokey

VDOG · 05-08-2009, 10:02 AM

Welcome Smokeysjet to the board and to the SoCal members page.
What are you plans for your truck?

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokeysjet

atwater village / los angeles new member here.
just picked up a 70 c20 3/4 ton........cant wait to get her all set up.
cheers! - smokey

VDOG · 05-08-2009, 10:05 AM

Well Dano, I tried to pick it up from where you let off. As adults we all get busy in life, and I thank you for getting it started. Cant say for sure if I can make Pomona, I will know better as time gets closer. But im working on a meet in Orange County. I will keep you posted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dano69c10

I started this thread two years ago with the hopes of creating a SoCal network of truck owners. I kinda dropped the ball on that. With that said,
June 7th is the next Antique Auto Swap meet at the Fairplex in Pomona. Does everyone want to meet that day. I figure if everyone gets there early enough we could probably stake out a whole row for all of our trucks. Bring your EZ-ups, chairs, mini BBQ's and coolers.

smokeysjet · 05-11-2009, 05:56 PM

hey VDOG.. thanks for the welcome!
she runs really strong .... only 2500 miles on a rebuilt 350... pretty sweet.

for right now i just want to lower her a bit and put some new wheels on.
its a 3/4 ton with 8 lugs.. i really want some basic rally wheels but im havin a hard time finding those in 8 lug.

my biggest hurdle though is im tryin to find an experienced mechanic for basic stuff... also someone who is trustworthy with suspension/lowering knowledge.

anyone on this board have any recommendations in L.A. for mechaincs and or a suspension guy with 68-72 truck experience?

thanks alot.....
best - smokey

**leddzepp** · 05-11-2009, 06:09 PM

Welcome from another So Calif dude.

They do not make 8-lug factory style rally wheels.

smokeysjet · 05-11-2009, 06:19 PM

what up Zepp.
that's what im starting to realize....bummer
this is as close to a rally/stock look as i could find.. not to bad.
these powder coated 20 series wheels at stockton wheels
http://www.stocktonwheel.com/heavy_duty_wheels.htm

if i make it happen ill post the final result picts for sure.

Ronm909 · 05-11-2009, 11:30 PM

hey bro I started with a 67 C20 , first thing I did was go to a junk yard and found a 87 suburban. I took the axle and front crossmember with upper and lower arms, sindles disc brakes, almost bolts right up with minor modifications and you got your self 5 lug set up too!! any chevy truck from 73 to 87 will work, and those you can find anywere, you have alot more options for rims with 5 or 6 lugs also.. I did this cause I too was set on rally rims.

smokeysjet · 05-11-2009, 11:48 PM

nice...thanks for for the tip man.

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-12-2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dano69c10

I started this thread two years ago with the hopes of creating a SoCal network of truck owners. I kinda dropped the ball on that. With that said,
June 7th is the next Antique Auto Swap meet at the Fairplex in Pomona. Does everyone want to meet that day. I figure if everyone gets there early enough we could probably stake out a whole row for all of our trucks. Bring your EZ-ups, chairs, mini BBQ's and coolers.

I'm going, but I'll be driving my Bug since my truck is down right now.
It would be nice to get something going though.

VDOG · 05-12-2009, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I'm going, but I'll be driving my Bug since my truck is down right now.
It would be nice to get something going though.

What year Bug you got Fleetside? I want a 65-72, but it has to be one that I can afford, darn near free. LOL

VDOG · 05-12-2009, 04:59 PM

The plan is to host it at my friends BBQ place in Anaheim. On State College Blvd, bout 3 miles from the Honda Center.
What im finding is that a Sunday might be work out best for this meet.
The place is called Smokehouse BBQ, on the corner of South and State College. Just south of Lincolin Blvd. Give me a day or two and I will throw a date out for June.

VDOG · 05-12-2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokeysjet

nice...thanks for for the tip man.

Another option is get the C-20 spindle conversion kit from CPP (Classic Performance Products), then all you would do is change your spindles, and add disc brakes from 73 to 87 trucks. You would keep your crossmember tie rods etc etc. The rear is a different story.

VDOG · 05-12-2009, 05:53 PM

http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...ruck/CP4S1.htm

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-13-2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VDOG

What year Bug you got Fleetside? I want a 65-72, but it has to be one that I can afford, darn near free. LOL

I've got a 68, here's a pic

VDOG · 05-13-2009, 12:24 PM

Thats nice Fleetside. I useto have a 68 Auto-Stick Bug. What plans do you have for the bug?

VDOG · 05-13-2009, 12:31 PM

VW Link

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeroforum?id=9

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-13-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VDOG

Thats nice Fleetside. I useto have a 68 Auto-Stick Bug. What plans do you have for the bug?

Not much, just drive it, it doesn't need much and my truck is project enough

VDOG · 05-13-2009, 06:15 PM

I understand, I just finish installing the new MC on my truck. The booster rod was too long so instead of changing boosters or another MC, I just cut the rod.
Works like a charm.

Dano69c10 · 05-14-2009, 08:10 PM

Tryin to get my project running, VDOG sundays are best for me, except Antique Auto Swap Meet sundays. I always go to Angel's games, I'll have to check out your friends place.

Boneslammed91 · 05-24-2009, 12:33 PM

Newbie Big Al here.... Great Website guys....I stumbled upon this site this past Friday and still feeling my way around it. Can you anyone help me understand why I cannot upload my pics? I tried both methods and still a no go... Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend....

Big Al / Chino Ca.

VDOG · 05-25-2009, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boneslammed91

Newbie Big Al here.... Great Website guys....I stumbled upon this site this past Friday and still feeling my way around it. Can you anyone help me understand why I cannot upload my pics? I tried both methods and still a no go... Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend....
Big Al / Chino Ca.

Welcome to the board and to the SoCal page.
Have you tried just attaching them by using the paperclip next to the smiley face? Also if your pictures are too big, then they wont attach.

Boneslammed91 · 05-25-2009, 11:46 AM

Right On... I will give it a shot.... Thanks for the Welcome !!!

04-18-2009, 12:18 PM	#377
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: SoCal checkin' in Hey everybody trying to get another meet together we have some good car shows coming up so let me know if anyones up check out the San Diego Members post for more or PM me __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

05-07-2009, 10:31 AM	#378
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: SoCal checkin' in I started this thread two years ago with the hopes of creating a SoCal network of truck owners. I kinda dropped the ball on that. With that said, June 7th is the next Antique Auto Swap meet at the Fairplex in Pomona. Does everyone want to meet that day. I figure if everyone gets there early enough we could probably stake out a whole row for all of our trucks. Bring your EZ-ups, chairs, mini BBQ's and coolers. __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

05-07-2009, 11:58 PM	#379
smokeysjet Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 30	Re: SoCal checkin' in atwater village / los angeles new member here. just picked up a 70 c20 3/4 ton........cant wait to get her all set up. cheers! - smokey

05-11-2009, 05:56 PM	#382
smokeysjet Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 30	Re: SoCal checkin' in hey VDOG.. thanks for the welcome! she runs really strong .... only 2500 miles on a rebuilt 350... pretty sweet. for right now i just want to lower her a bit and put some new wheels on. its a 3/4 ton with 8 lugs.. i really want some basic rally wheels but im havin a hard time finding those in 8 lug. my biggest hurdle though is im tryin to find an experienced mechanic for basic stuff... also someone who is trustworthy with suspension/lowering knowledge. anyone on this board have any recommendations in L.A. for mechaincs and or a suspension guy with 68-72 truck experience? thanks alot..... best - smokey

05-11-2009, 06:09 PM	#383
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,020	Re: SoCal checkin' in Welcome from another So Calif dude. They do not make 8-lug factory style rally wheels. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

05-11-2009, 06:19 PM	#384
smokeysjet Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 30	Re: SoCal checkin' in what up Zepp. that's what im starting to realize....bummer this is as close to a rally/stock look as i could find.. not to bad. these powder coated 20 series wheels at stockton wheels http://www.stocktonwheel.com/heavy_duty_wheels.htm if i make it happen ill post the final result picts for sure.

05-11-2009, 11:30 PM	#385
Ronm909 67GMC Slammed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, Ca Posts: 255	Re: SoCal checkin' in hey bro I started with a 67 C20 , first thing I did was go to a junk yard and found a 87 suburban. I took the axle and front crossmember with upper and lower arms, sindles disc brakes, almost bolts right up with minor modifications and you got your self 5 lug set up too!! any chevy truck from 73 to 87 will work, and those you can find anywere, you have alot more options for rims with 5 or 6 lugs also.. I did this cause I too was set on rally rims.

05-11-2009, 11:48 PM	#386
smokeysjet Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 30	Re: SoCal checkin' in nice...thanks for for the tip man.

05-12-2009, 04:59 PM	#389
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: SoCal checkin' in The plan is to host it at my friends BBQ place in Anaheim. On State College Blvd, bout 3 miles from the Honda Center. What im finding is that a Sunday might be work out best for this meet. The place is called Smokehouse BBQ, on the corner of South and State College. Just south of Lincolin Blvd. Give me a day or two and I will throw a date out for June.

05-12-2009, 05:53 PM	#391
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: SoCal checkin' in http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...ruck/CP4S1.htm

05-13-2009, 12:24 PM	#393
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: SoCal checkin' in Thats nice Fleetside. I useto have a 68 Auto-Stick Bug. What plans do you have for the bug?

05-13-2009, 12:31 PM	#394
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: SoCal checkin' in VW Link http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeroforum?id=9

05-13-2009, 06:15 PM	#396
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: SoCal checkin' in I understand, I just finish installing the new MC on my truck. The booster rod was too long so instead of changing boosters or another MC, I just cut the rod. Works like a charm.

05-14-2009, 08:10 PM	#397
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: SoCal checkin' in Tryin to get my project running, VDOG sundays are best for me, except Antique Auto Swap Meet sundays. I always go to Angel's games, I'll have to check out your friends place. __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

05-24-2009, 12:33 PM	#398
Boneslammed91 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chino, Posts: 27	Re: SoCal checkin' in Newbie Big Al here.... Great Website guys....I stumbled upon this site this past Friday and still feeling my way around it. Can you anyone help me understand why I cannot upload my pics? I tried both methods and still a no go... Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend.... Big Al / Chino Ca. __________________ 91 Chev C1500 Extra Cab, 4/6, Bone Stock Engine, 18" Wheels + Nittos 245/35's looking to upgrade to 20's "Work In Progress" Big Al; Your So Cal Pal



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05-25-2009, 11:46 AM	#400
Boneslammed91 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chino, Posts: 27	Re: SoCal checkin' in Right On... I will give it a shot.... Thanks for the Welcome !!! Attached Images __________________ 91 Chev C1500 Extra Cab, 4/6, Bone Stock Engine, 18" Wheels + Nittos 245/35's looking to upgrade to 20's "Work In Progress" Big Al; Your So Cal Pal

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