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drewskiren · 06-03-2010, 12:14 PM

I am in L.A. and was wondering if there was a shop, junkyard, person, anything of interest to see or do while I am here. I could use ideas on airbag suspensions and upholstery, but really anything concerning our trucks would be fun.

Any suggestions????

yellow70GMC · 06-03-2010, 01:28 PM

I don't really know anything that's related to our trucks, but the petersen automotive museum is pretty awesome.

Sinister · 06-03-2010, 01:32 PM

Here's a cool link to events in Socal: http://www.socalcarculture.com/events.html
There's some scrapyards out in Sun Valley that sometimes have these trucks.

69GMCLonghorn · 06-03-2010, 01:33 PM

You could drive a couple hours north to Fresno and go to Early Classic enterprises. There are also tons of shops down in Orange County. MagnaFlow is down there. Also, in Burbank, you have Guldstrand Engineering. Although they focus on old Corvette/Camaro suspension, they are very knowledgable in all aspects of suspension and can probably give you some great ideas.

Honestly, screw the truck. You're in LA. It's going to be like 90 degrees! Go hang out at the beach! It's the one thing this crap hole of a city has going for it!

drewskiren · 06-03-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by yellow70GMC

I don't really know anything that's related to our trucks, but the petersen automotive museum is pretty awesome.

Been there on my last trip and you are right, it is awesome!

drewskiren · 06-03-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 69GMCLonghorn

You could drive a couple hours north to Fresno and go to Early Classic enterprises. There are also tons of shops down in Orange County. MagnaFlow is down there. Also, in Burbank, you have Guldstrand Engineering. Although they focus on old Corvette/Camaro suspension, they are very knowledgable in all aspects of suspension and can probably give you some great ideas.

Honestly, screw the truck. You're in LA. It's going to be like 90 degrees! Go hang out at the beach! It's the one thing this crap hole of a city has going for it!

tons of shops in OC? who, what, where??? This is what I am looking for, but need a recommendation.

We already have plans for beach, pool, Disney, and a week in Mexico on a missions trip with 50 folks from our church, I am just looking to fill up my Friday.

scooterskoolkustoms · 06-03-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinister

Here's a cool link to events in Socal: http://www.socalcarculture.com/events.html
There's some scrapyards out in Sun Valley that sometimes have these trucks.

Man That is one cool website.You could go see my x-wife.

jhwkns · 06-03-2010, 03:35 PM

Dodgers vs. Braves tonight at 7

paintpyro · 06-03-2010, 04:10 PM

CPP is in Anaheim, Performance Online in Fullerton, The Truck Shop in Orange. Bob Broiler (freshly restored drive-in burger place) in Downey.

69GMCLonghorn · 06-03-2010, 04:33 PM

Not sure where exactly you are, but Bob's Big Boy in Toluca Lake (border of Burbank) is a huge cruise night every Friday, starting mid-afternoon.

Saturday mornings are getting to be the hot time for cruising as well. These guys (and gals) are die hards... They're out at 5:00 in the morning! The couple that I know of are:

1) Montrose: Hwy 2 and 210: From about 6:30 - 9:00 AM
2) Huntington Beach: Donut Derelicts: On Magnolia I believe. Runs from about 5:00 - 9:00 A.M.

Enjoy your vacation! Sounds like a lot of fun!

dabruce15 · 06-03-2010, 04:50 PM

Hit up the Pomona Auto Swap Meet on Sunday if you're still in town.

gonzo6869 · 06-03-2010, 05:33 PM

Classic Industries in Costa Mesa, Truck and Car Shop in Anaheim and Brothers in Corona. You should also check out Venice Beach, you’ll see some crazy **** there. Magic Mountian about 2hrs north of you as well.

umwtnt · 06-03-2010, 05:45 PM

Hey, There's always Chip Foose's shop in Huntington Beach and Boyd's shop in Orange County. Foose's visiting hours are during lunch the last time I was there and if he is there he will visit with you. Good time and unforgetable. Get on the internet and just start looking up names and addresses. Plenty to do there concerning the truck scene.

drewskiren · 06-03-2010, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dabruce15

Hit up the Pomona Auto Swap Meet on Sunday if you're still in town.

i am gonna miss it, it is fantastic. I did it last year.

oldblue1968chevy · 06-03-2010, 09:37 PM

wow awesome stuff there i thought cali was a bunch of gay people with nice weather and scenery LOL and grapes

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-03-2010, 10:17 PM

Petersens for sure its awesome..

junkyardjohn · 06-03-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

wow awesome stuff there i thought cali was a bunch of gay people with nice weather and scenery LOL and grapes

NAW... THATS NOT TRUE... THEY HAVE OLIVES & ORANGES TOO

JOHN

oldblue1968chevy · 06-03-2010, 11:32 PM

Forgot citrus! My names john too!

drewskiren · 06-04-2010, 06:46 PM

OK I'm back, man was today fun! You guys in southern California are sooooo lucky. Everywhere I turned there was a shop or place to see or cool car just driving down the road. I'll post pictures later of my adventures.

drewskiren · 06-04-2010, 10:10 PM

First stop of the day was Classic Industries. Huge catalog was free, but the showroom was pretty weak. Redonkulous sized 08 Silverado in the parking lot.
Next stop was Foose to see if he was there today, unfortunately he was on a plane to the start of the Hot Rod Power Tour. I snapped some pics through the fence, but didn't want to wait til noon visitors hour.

drewskiren · 06-04-2010, 11:25 PM

Next was Truck Shop, by far the best place I saw today. They had cab corners that actually are the right shape!!! I bought 2.
Brothers was next on the list- very weak, same old crummy repro stuff.
Last was West Coast Customs, famous for pimp my ride, full on custom shop, very fine work!

drewskiren · 06-04-2010, 11:27 PM

Saw this too driving down the road, I got the address if anybody wants it.

oldblue1968chevy · 06-04-2010, 11:55 PM

lol sweet pics man glad you had fun!!!! too bad chip wasnt there

drewskiren · 06-05-2010, 01:22 AM

Saw this today too.

**leddzepp** · 06-11-2010, 01:00 AM

WOW...I can't believe they let you take pics inside the truck shop. There are signs all over the place stating "no photography allowed" There show room rocks....they ALWAYS have parts in stock.

06-03-2010, 12:14 PM	#1
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	What to see in Los Angeles I am in L.A. and was wondering if there was a shop, junkyard, person, anything of interest to see or do while I am here. I could use ideas on airbag suspensions and upholstery, but really anything concerning our trucks would be fun. Any suggestions???? __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

06-03-2010, 01:28 PM	#2
yellow70GMC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 161	Re: What to see in Los Angeles I don't really know anything that's related to our trucks, but the petersen automotive museum is pretty awesome. __________________ 1970 GMC 4x4 swb fleetside custom 4 inch lift with rear shackle flip, mild sbc, tci trans, rebuilt np205 w/twin shifters

06-03-2010, 01:32 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: What to see in Los Angeles Here's a cool link to events in Socal: http://www.socalcarculture.com/events.html There's some scrapyards out in Sun Valley that sometimes have these trucks. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

06-03-2010, 01:33 PM	#4
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: What to see in Los Angeles You could drive a couple hours north to Fresno and go to Early Classic enterprises. There are also tons of shops down in Orange County. MagnaFlow is down there. Also, in Burbank, you have Guldstrand Engineering. Although they focus on old Corvette/Camaro suspension, they are very knowledgable in all aspects of suspension and can probably give you some great ideas. Honestly, screw the truck. You're in LA. It's going to be like 90 degrees! Go hang out at the beach! It's the one thing this crap hole of a city has going for it!

06-03-2010, 03:35 PM	#8
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: What to see in Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Braves tonight at 7 __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

06-03-2010, 04:10 PM	#9
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Re: What to see in Los Angeles CPP is in Anaheim, Performance Online in Fullerton, The Truck Shop in Orange. Bob Broiler (freshly restored drive-in burger place) in Downey. __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

06-03-2010, 04:33 PM	#10
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: What to see in Los Angeles Not sure where exactly you are, but Bob's Big Boy in Toluca Lake (border of Burbank) is a huge cruise night every Friday, starting mid-afternoon. Saturday mornings are getting to be the hot time for cruising as well. These guys (and gals) are die hards... They're out at 5:00 in the morning! The couple that I know of are: 1) Montrose: Hwy 2 and 210: From about 6:30 - 9:00 AM 2) Huntington Beach: Donut Derelicts: On Magnolia I believe. Runs from about 5:00 - 9:00 A.M. Enjoy your vacation! Sounds like a lot of fun!

06-03-2010, 04:50 PM	#11
dabruce15 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 236	Re: What to see in Los Angeles Hit up the Pomona Auto Swap Meet on Sunday if you're still in town. __________________ Beauty is in the eye of the beer-holder. Praise the lowered!

06-03-2010, 05:33 PM	#12
gonzo6869 Cops, ha, catch me if you can! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Santa Barbara, CA. Posts: 271	Re: What to see in Los Angeles Classic Industries in Costa Mesa, Truck and Car Shop in Anaheim and Brothers in Corona. You should also check out Venice Beach, you’ll see some crazy **** there. Magic Mountian about 2hrs north of you as well. __________________ 72 C-10 Stepper 350/TH350 3.73 in the back Edelbrock intake and Carb Hooker Comp Headers 275/60R15 on Rallies Last edited by gonzo6869; 06-03-2010 at 05:34 PM.

06-03-2010, 05:45 PM	#13
umwtnt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Williamsburg, Va Posts: 226	Re: What to see in Los Angeles Hey, There's always Chip Foose's shop in Huntington Beach and Boyd's shop in Orange County. Foose's visiting hours are during lunch the last time I was there and if he is there he will visit with you. Good time and unforgetable. Get on the internet and just start looking up names and addresses. Plenty to do there concerning the truck scene. __________________ The more I learn, the more I find out I don't know. 69 Chevy SWB w/67 front end 4 wheel discs 468 BB 700R4 Bagged Coming around slowly

06-03-2010, 09:37 PM	#15
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What to see in Los Angeles wow awesome stuff there i thought cali was a bunch of gay people with nice weather and scenery LOL and grapes __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-03-2010, 10:17 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: What to see in Los Angeles Petersens for sure its awesome.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-03-2010, 11:32 PM	#18
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What to see in Los Angeles Forgot citrus! My names john too! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-04-2010, 06:46 PM	#19
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: What to see in Los Angeles OK I'm back, man was today fun! You guys in southern California are sooooo lucky. Everywhere I turned there was a shop or place to see or cool car just driving down the road. I'll post pictures later of my adventures. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

06-04-2010, 10:10 PM	#20
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: What to see in Los Angeles First stop of the day was Classic Industries. Huge catalog was free, but the showroom was pretty weak. Redonkulous sized 08 Silverado in the parking lot. Next stop was Foose to see if he was there today, unfortunately he was on a plane to the start of the Hot Rod Power Tour. I snapped some pics through the fence, but didn't want to wait til noon visitors hour. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!



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06-04-2010, 11:25 PM	#21
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: What to see in Los Angeles Next was Truck Shop, by far the best place I saw today. They had cab corners that actually are the right shape!!! I bought 2. Brothers was next on the list- very weak, same old crummy repro stuff. Last was West Coast Customs, famous for pimp my ride, full on custom shop, very fine work! Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

06-04-2010, 11:27 PM	#22
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: What to see in Los Angeles Saw this too driving down the road, I got the address if anybody wants it. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

06-04-2010, 11:55 PM	#23
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What to see in Los Angeles lol sweet pics man glad you had fun!!!! too bad chip wasnt there __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-05-2010, 01:22 AM	#24
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: What to see in Los Angeles Saw this today too. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

06-11-2010, 01:00 AM	#25
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,005	Re: What to see in Los Angeles WOW...I can't believe they let you take pics inside the truck shop. There are signs all over the place stating "no photography allowed" There show room rocks....they ALWAYS have parts in stock. __________________ 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

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