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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.

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.

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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

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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?

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?

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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

**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.

VDOG · 05-12-2009, 05:45 PM

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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.

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

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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 !!!

Reno's71 · 05-25-2009, 04:10 PM

Hey fellas, Im from SD. Im down for a hang out anytime. Id like to see a 67-72 club around here. I have a 71 short step 4x4, Its getting lifted very soon. Maybe i'll see you's out there.

VDOG · 05-26-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Reno's71

Hey fellas, Im from SD. Im down for a hang out anytime. Id like to see a 67-72 club around here. I have a 71 short step 4x4, Its getting lifted very soon. Maybe i'll see you's out there.

Welcome to the board and to the SoCal page.
We will keep you posted on upcoming meets. Also theres a few 60-72 trucks out your way. If you look under the San Diego post, you will see a few.

VDOG · 05-26-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Boneslammed91

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

Thats a nice truck!

Dano69c10 · 05-28-2009, 04:30 PM

I'll be there!

1964C10 · 05-30-2009, 11:32 AM

San Marcos (north county SD) here. Hope to see you guys and gals around sometime.

Kex · 06-02-2009, 01:18 AM

SoCal ping, guys!

2008 was a disaster for me, for lots of reasons, but I'm going to be checking in again on a more regular basis now, if I can. Thanks to VDOG for keeping things going all this time ... I'm sorry I wasn't able to help.

Anyone interested in any kind of encounter near La Crescenta/Montrose/Glendale/Burbank/Sunland and I'll be there if I can, even if it's just for ten minutes, or whatever.

The 1994 K1500 Silverado (short bed, step side, ext. cab, 5.7L, Z71 and tow package) is still going and still towing the trailer, at just over 190K miles. I'll probably be dropping her with a new mechanic on Foothill Blvd. for service this week (a few issues going on that might leave me on the side of the road if I don't do something about it).

Greetings to all, and good luck with your truck!

VDOG · 06-08-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Kex

SoCal ping, guys!
2008 was a disaster for me, for lots of reasons, but I'm going to be checking in again on a more regular basis now, if I can. Thanks to VDOG for keeping things going all this time ... I'm sorry I wasn't able to help.
Anyone interested in any kind of encounter near La Crescenta/Montrose/Glendale/Burbank/Sunland and I'll be there if I can, even if it's just for ten minutes, or whatever.

Thanks for the support Kex. Now as before if you put a meet together, we will show up. We just need a date and time, and giving enough notice, the more trucks that will show up.

05-07-2009, 10:31 AM	#1
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!

05-12-2009, 04:59 PM	#5
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.

05-13-2009, 12:24 PM	#7
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?

05-07-2009, 11:58 PM	#8
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, 06:09 PM	#10
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,989	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

05-11-2009, 06:19 PM	#11
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	#12
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	#13
smokeysjet Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 30	Re: SoCal checkin' in nice...thanks for for the tip man.

05-14-2009, 08:10 PM	#15
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	#16
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

05-25-2009, 11:46 AM	#18
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

05-25-2009, 04:10 PM	#19
Reno's71 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 47	Re: SoCal checkin' in Hey fellas, Im from SD. Im down for a hang out anytime. Id like to see a 67-72 club around here. I have a 71 short step 4x4, Its getting lifted very soon. Maybe i'll see you's out there.

05-28-2009, 04:30 PM	#22
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: SoCal checkin' in I'll be there! __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

05-30-2009, 11:32 AM	#23
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: SoCal checkin' in San Marcos (north county SD) here. Hope to see you guys and gals around sometime. __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

06-02-2009, 01:18 AM	#24
Kex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA (SoCal) Posts: 122	Re: SoCal checkin' in SoCal ping, guys! 2008 was a disaster for me, for lots of reasons, but I'm going to be checking in again on a more regular basis now, if I can. Thanks to VDOG for keeping things going all this time ... I'm sorry I wasn't able to help. Anyone interested in any kind of encounter near La Crescenta/Montrose/Glendale/Burbank/Sunland and I'll be there if I can, even if it's just for ten minutes, or whatever. The 1994 K1500 Silverado (short bed, step side, ext. cab, 5.7L, Z71 and tow package) is still going and still towing the trailer, at just over 190K miles. I'll probably be dropping her with a new mechanic on Foothill Blvd. for service this week (a few issues going on that might leave me on the side of the road if I don't do something about it). Greetings to all, and good luck with your truck!



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