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suzq044 · 12-22-2007, 10:11 AM

hehe - now we just need to set-up a time & place

We'll be in Carlsbad by January though.

VDOG · 12-22-2007, 10:53 AM

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hehe - now we just need to set-up a time & place

We'll be in Carlsbad by January though.

Are you moving to Carlsbad?

suzq044 · 12-23-2007, 09:52 AM

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Are you moving to Carlsbad?

yup.

suzq044 · 12-23-2007, 10:44 AM

ebay is one of those things where you never know what you're going to get & you "get what you pay for" ..

huero · 12-23-2007, 10:07 PM

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ebay is one of those things where you never know what you're going to get & you "get what you pay for" ..

Do you think CI sells quality parts? Buy a set of caps from them and I am sure the are going to have a little sticker on each cap that says "Taiwan".

VDOG · 12-24-2007, 07:45 AM

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Do you think CI sells quality parts? Buy a set of caps from them and I am sure the are going to have a little sticker on each cap that says "Taiwan".

Taiwan, or Made in Taiwan, your right. Thats the problem im having with a suspension part I got from CPP. The nut on the adjustable tie rod end is to big. This is the second one, the first one was cut using right hand threads where as the adj-tierod is left hand tread. Just went back and got the 3rd one. So its really a crap shoot almost anywhere you go.

huero · 12-24-2007, 09:29 AM

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Taiwan, or Made in Taiwan, your right. Thats the problem im having with a suspension part I got from CPP. The nut on the adjustable tie rod end is to big. This is the second one, the first one was cut using right hand threads where as the adj-tierod is left hand tread. Just went back and got the 3rd one. So its really a crap shoot almost anywhere you go.

I stayed away from CPP after they sold me some defective spindles for my Nova. After, about half a year of having my car on jack stands and finally getting them to admit they were defective, they exchanged them for a redesigned spindle. It was not what I wanted but I was lucky they took them back. Some guys were not so lucky and basically threw $750 dollars down the toilet. Always, ask CPP what the return policy is on a part. You might be surprised to hear "once installed you can not return the part".
From the research I have been doing for my truck I think I am going to exclusively go Early Classic Enterprises for all my suspension parts. Unless, they are GM parts.
If, you do a search on this site you will find some CPP horror stories on some badly designed parts.
I believe if you pay a little more for quality, you end up saving time and money in the long run. Nothing more fustrating then have to remove a part and having pay or waste gas to send the part back then, hoping they take the part back.

VDOG · 12-24-2007, 09:46 AM

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I stayed away from CPP after they sold me some defective spindles for my Nova. After, about half a year of having my car on jack stands and finally getting them to admit they were defective, they exchanged them for a redesigned spindle. Nothing more fustrating then have to remove a part and having pay or waste gas to send the part back then, hoping they take the part back.

I almost went to ECE or McGaullys for my parts. McGaullys at the time did not list prices, just the parts. ECE was my first choice, but then I tried to put a kit together and save money. All I did was cause myself frustration.

But you learn from the first project, and talking to each other on how to and how not to do.

suzq044 · 12-27-2007, 06:47 AM

merry xmas guys

VDOG · 12-27-2007, 06:53 AM

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merry xmas guys

Merry Christmas to you too!!!

And the rest of you guys!!!

suzq044 · 12-28-2007, 10:18 AM

Hey guys - i was thinking, what about doing a meet up for the Auto show this week? My bf and I will be going anyways, we wanted to check out the new 1-series BMW if it's there.

VDOG · 12-28-2007, 01:59 PM

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Hey guys - i was thinking, what about doing a meet up for the Auto show this week? My bf and I will be going anyways, we wanted to check out the new 1-series BMW if it's there.

Which Auto show? One like the LA Auto Show, is that this week?

suzq044 · 12-28-2007, 03:12 PM

actually the LA show was last week; the San Diego show is this week

or rather til the 30th.
[LINK]

suzq044 · 12-29-2007, 05:21 PM

ehh, o well, the bf & i will be going tomorrow

VDOG · 12-30-2007, 06:51 AM

Have fun. We still going to try to have one in Jan. Sorry I cant make it to the show. I missed it when it was here, but too much to do before New Years.

suzq044 · 12-30-2007, 07:16 PM

don't blame you - we ended up not going as well, we just have more important things to do.. lol

VDOG · 12-31-2007, 12:20 PM

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don't blame you - we ended up not going as well, we just have more important things to do.. lol

See!!! LOL
We would have had a truck rally and you guys would not be there. LOL

suzq044 · 01-01-2008, 08:26 AM

lol..

suzq044 · 01-02-2008, 04:02 PM

i have a question. We're in a bit of a monetary bind, is there anybody with some extra space, that we could park our panel for a while, paid?

68caliRat · 01-03-2008, 01:02 PM

Checking in from Escondido! Suzq, I wish I could help, nothing but angry home owner association people here...

Happy New year ALL!

dan42 · 01-11-2008, 07:25 PM

Checkin' in on your north flank - Santa Maria.

JOHNORO · 01-12-2008, 03:48 PM

any possible dates yet ?

huero · 01-12-2008, 07:10 PM

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any possible dates yet ?

Ditto! What's the word?
I am looking for an excuse to drive my Nova right now

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VDOG · 01-14-2008, 07:26 AM

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Ditto! What's the word?
I am looking for an excuse to drive my Nova right now

.

You guys are ready to roll.

Alright, how about the last Saturday or Sunday of this month?

Sat Jan 26th or Sun Jan 27? Let me know.

JOHNORO · 01-15-2008, 11:28 AM

Thats Long Beach Vets Sunday
https://www.toppingevents.com/ecology_meet.asp
pre 72 cars /trucks in free only each occupant pays $8.00
its my Lady's b-day so I cant that weekend ...

12-22-2007, 10:11 AM	#1
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: SoCal checkin' in hehe - now we just need to set-up a time & place We'll be in Carlsbad by January though. __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn

12-23-2007, 10:44 AM	#4
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: SoCal checkin' in ebay is one of those things where you never know what you're going to get & you "get what you pay for" .. __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn

12-27-2007, 06:47 AM	#9
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: SoCal checkin' in merry xmas guys __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn

12-28-2007, 10:18 AM	#11
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: SoCal checkin' in Hey guys - i was thinking, what about doing a meet up for the Auto show this week? My bf and I will be going anyways, we wanted to check out the new 1-series BMW if it's there. __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn

12-28-2007, 03:12 PM	#13
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: SoCal checkin' in actually the LA show was last week; the San Diego show is this week or rather til the 30th. [LINK] __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn

12-29-2007, 05:21 PM	#14
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: SoCal checkin' in ehh, o well, the bf & i will be going tomorrow __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn

12-30-2007, 06:51 AM	#15
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: SoCal checkin' in Have fun. We still going to try to have one in Jan. Sorry I cant make it to the show. I missed it when it was here, but too much to do before New Years.

12-30-2007, 07:16 PM	#16
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: SoCal checkin' in don't blame you - we ended up not going as well, we just have more important things to do.. lol __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn

01-01-2008, 08:26 AM	#18
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: SoCal checkin' in lol.. __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn

01-02-2008, 04:02 PM	#19
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: SoCal checkin' in i have a question. We're in a bit of a monetary bind, is there anybody with some extra space, that we could park our panel for a while, paid? __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn

01-03-2008, 01:02 PM	#20
68caliRat Need a bigger hammer.. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Escondido,CA. Posts: 280	Re: SoCal checkin' in Checking in from Escondido! Suzq, I wish I could help, nothing but angry home owner association people here... Happy New year ALL! __________________ 1968 GMC 3/4 LWB fleetside Custom Camper 2018 Silverado High Country 2500HD Duramax 4X4

01-11-2008, 07:25 PM	#21
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: SoCal checkin' in Checkin' in on your north flank - Santa Maria. __________________ '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

01-12-2008, 03:48 PM	#22
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: SoCal checkin' in any possible dates yet ?

01-15-2008, 11:28 AM	#25
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: SoCal checkin' in Thats Long Beach Vets Sunday https://www.toppingevents.com/ecology_meet.asp pre 72 cars /trucks in free only each occupant pays $8.00 its my Lady's b-day so I cant that weekend ...



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