67-72 truck meet: WEST COAST REGION - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gabet40 · 09-27-2002, 07:31 AM

back to the truck meet subject, i think everyone agreed that split regions is the way to go, so leave it to me to attempt to put together a west coast meet.
what we need is input on who is willing to travel to where, so keep in mind, THE MORE INPUT WE GET ON WHERE HAVE THE EVENT TAKE PLACE, THE MORE TURN OUTS WE'LL GET.
so lets say the furthest east would be the east border of nevada, north to south

Some initial recommendations:
RENO, NV place of hot august nights of course
PLEASANTON, CA home place of the western region hot rod nationals, as well as the Good Guys home on the west coast, and the biggest swat meets the meet the west

other ideas welcome and encouraged!

Pont · 09-27-2002, 08:49 AM

Both of those locations are fine with me. I would either drive that distance (or trailer the truck and save several hundred bucks in gas) to attend a West Coast meet. Just don't plan it on short notice, like next month or something. I say we start planning now for a meet next Spring or Summer. I'm assuming that was the plan anyway. I'm about 6 or 7 hours from either of those locations.

ckhd · 09-27-2002, 08:52 AM

I'd prefer Reno to CA. I'd go to either.

bigjimzlll · 09-27-2002, 08:56 AM

it dosent matter to me which...but for no reason..no reason at all..how about Redding CA.......

Pont · 09-27-2002, 09:08 AM

I guess Redding wouldn't be bad either, at least not for me because it's closer. And, if this meet is held during a hot time of the year (and it does get hot in Redding), don't you guys have a water park there? What about a meeting place, like fairgrounds or a park?

I think we need to get some numbers of who all is interested in attending a West Coast meet and where they are from. Then find the best centralized location to make it fair and easiest for everyone.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 09-27-2002, 09:51 AM

Pleasenton has my vote

Stout72 · 09-27-2002, 10:27 AM

Pleasanton has my vote, too.

nate68 · 09-27-2002, 12:10 PM

Redding!!! they have a drag strip

junkyardjohn · 09-27-2002, 12:40 PM

RENO IS REAL CLOSE TO ME (ABOUT 30 MILES) WITH LOTS OF AREAS TO HOST A SHOW N SHINE. & THERE IS A 1/8 MI. STIP AT THE STEAD AIR PORT (ABOUT 15 MILES) NORTH & A 1/4 MILE STRIP AT FERLEY (ABOUT 28 MILES EAST). I'LL EVEN VOLENTEER TO DO ALOT OF THE LEG WORK. THERES A FEW MEMBERS IN THIS AREA THAT I'M SURE WOULD HELP ALSO. THERES ALOT OF ENTERTAINMENT IN THIS AREA (WATERPARK, CASINOS,BROTHELS (WHOREHOUSES), RIVERS, PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS & THE CASINOS HAVE CHEAP (INEXPENSIVE) MOTEL ROOMS & FOOD. BUT I'D BE WILLING TO TRAVEL ANYWHERE ON THE WEST COAST. LET'S DO IT!!!!

gabet40 · 09-27-2002, 01:12 PM

now that weve got some interest and some great suggestions on where to go, were gonna need someone from the Reno area, the Redding area and the Pleasanton area to look into a spot and either find out who we need to talk to about using the meet area for the three day event (does everyone agree on that?), or let us on the board know who to get a hold of.

and im agreeing with pont, we need number on whos interested and where theyre from to get the best centralized location. should we start a poll for pleasanton, redding, or reno?

but even if we do decide based on a poll, a lot also depends on which city can accomodate our needs for a three day event some time next summer (summer, right?). ill look into Pleasanton, its about 75 miles for me

gabet40 · 09-27-2002, 01:17 PM

soon as we get a good amount of members' attention, well have to switch to mailbox mail and a little paper work to make it more official on who alls gonna turn out

72GMCstepside · 09-27-2002, 02:20 PM

Pleasanton has my vote!

breeh · 09-27-2002, 02:34 PM

Reno sounds good to me. It would definitely be easier for us northern border guys.

Project1970 · 09-27-2002, 03:37 PM

Reno's fine for me. I'm already gonna take the truck up there for Hot August Nights next year.

Chevy Punk · 09-27-2002, 03:56 PM

How About north cal. There are a lot of wa. members and that would be awsome!

neonlarry · 09-27-2002, 04:08 PM

My vote would be for Pleasanton.
But I'd come to Redding or Reno.

nate68 · 09-27-2002, 04:36 PM

reno is good too, i have a friend who lives there so i can crash there, and there's a million things to do there.

67shortie · 09-27-2002, 04:49 PM

My vote is for Turlock

Serously, this is a great idea, my Chevelle website friends always get together 2X a year and some very good friendships have developed from doing just that. I would like to attend, if you guys don't mind? I might have the truck ready by then, but not sure at this time. I just sprayed the truck last night with poly primer, and soon to have it painted in 6-8 weeks after I am happy with the body.
Sorry to get off track there, remember, Redding has a dragstrip for us hot rodders, and Reno would have lots of nighttime activities to keep us all busy

Gabet40, I am min from you, hit me up and stop over anytime neighbor.

my67c20 · 09-27-2002, 07:03 PM

Reno is good for me just keep me posted and give me time to plan

bigjimzlll · 09-27-2002, 07:38 PM

reno would be ok...except I am a degenerate gambler.....I would have to leave the title to the truck at home...along with the wife..hehe

gabet40 · 09-28-2002, 01:21 PM

does anyone know of where the show would be in Reno? fairgrounds or something? that seems to be the favorite so far. id like to call or contact someone that would know the availability and costs and all that so that we can establish a date and start the confirmations!
67shortie- wouldnt turlock be nice lol. where are you anyway?

gabet40 · 09-28-2002, 02:23 PM

well i was looking into the Pleasanton fairgrounds calender of events, and in early June of this year they had the 9th Good Guys/K&N summer get together with 2,200 cars, trucks etc and a big swap meet (http://www.good-guys.com/events/even...entID=SUMMER02). at Good Guys August Hot Rod show, theres 3,500 cars, so theres more than enough room for us.
so if joining a car show already going on is favored, this is the one. but if we want to start an annual 67-72 truck show of our own and try to expand every year, i also emailed the person that works at the Reno Livestock Event Center about the availability, booking, etc. and i have a phone # for the pleasanton fairgrounds

Pont · 09-28-2002, 03:39 PM

Chevypunk makes a good point, there is alot of Washington state members as well as Oregon members on this board and I'm sure alot of them would like to attend this meet. If Pleasanton or Reno is the decided location, that's quite a drive for the Washington members. This is why I stated in an earlier post that if we have enough members interested in a 67-72 meet on the West Coast, we may have to consider 2 locations to start with. Maybe one in Central Cali or Nevada and one in Northern Oregon, just to cover the West Coast. If turnouts get big with 2 West Coast meets, we could then think about holding a bi-yearly single location that everyone goes to. Hard to say at this point...........

I still think we need to concentrate on who's interested in a West Coast meet, get a head count and where they are from. When that's done, getting a location should be a little easier to decide on. A West Coast meet might warrant 2 locations depending on who's interested in attending and where they are driving from.

67shortie · 09-28-2002, 04:24 PM

Gabet40 you have mail.

wbmorris87 · 09-28-2002, 06:59 PM

Reno has my vote, not far from here, and you guys talk about drag strips. There is one about 60 miles from Reno in Fallon. Just happens I know the management team quite well.

09-27-2002, 07:31 AM	#1
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	67-72 truck meet: WEST COAST REGION back to the truck meet subject, i think everyone agreed that split regions is the way to go, so leave it to me to attempt to put together a west coast meet. what we need is input on who is willing to travel to where, so keep in mind, THE MORE INPUT WE GET ON WHERE HAVE THE EVENT TAKE PLACE, THE MORE TURN OUTS WE'LL GET. so lets say the furthest east would be the east border of nevada, north to south Some initial recommendations: RENO, NV place of hot august nights of course PLEASANTON, CA home place of the western region hot rod nationals, as well as the Good Guys home on the west coast, and the biggest swat meets the meet the west other ideas welcome and encouraged! __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

09-27-2002, 08:49 AM	#2
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Both of those locations are fine with me. I would either drive that distance (or trailer the truck and save several hundred bucks in gas) to attend a West Coast meet. Just don't plan it on short notice, like next month or something. I say we start planning now for a meet next Spring or Summer. I'm assuming that was the plan anyway. I'm about 6 or 7 hours from either of those locations. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

09-27-2002, 08:52 AM	#3
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	I'd prefer Reno to CA. I'd go to either. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

09-27-2002, 08:56 AM	#4
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	it dosent matter to me which...but for no reason..no reason at all..how about Redding CA....... __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

09-27-2002, 09:08 AM	#5
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	I guess Redding wouldn't be bad either, at least not for me because it's closer. And, if this meet is held during a hot time of the year (and it does get hot in Redding), don't you guys have a water park there? What about a meeting place, like fairgrounds or a park? I think we need to get some numbers of who all is interested in attending a West Coast meet and where they are from. Then find the best centralized location to make it fair and easiest for everyone. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

09-27-2002, 09:51 AM	#6
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	Pleasenton has my vote __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

09-27-2002, 10:27 AM	#7
Stout72 Not my good side. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairfield, California Posts: 222	Pleasanton has my vote, too. __________________ 72 Chevy K20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4" lift, dual shock suspension front & rear. Daily driver and a work in progress. 00 Suburban LT 90 Camaro RS 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special (Ol' Reliable)

09-27-2002, 12:10 PM	#8
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	Redding!!! they have a drag strip __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

09-27-2002, 12:40 PM	#9
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	RENO IS REAL CLOSE TO ME (ABOUT 30 MILES) WITH LOTS OF AREAS TO HOST A SHOW N SHINE. & THERE IS A 1/8 MI. STIP AT THE STEAD AIR PORT (ABOUT 15 MILES) NORTH & A 1/4 MILE STRIP AT FERLEY (ABOUT 28 MILES EAST). I'LL EVEN VOLENTEER TO DO ALOT OF THE LEG WORK. THERES A FEW MEMBERS IN THIS AREA THAT I'M SURE WOULD HELP ALSO. THERES ALOT OF ENTERTAINMENT IN THIS AREA (WATERPARK, CASINOS,BROTHELS (WHOREHOUSES), RIVERS, PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS & THE CASINOS HAVE CHEAP (INEXPENSIVE) MOTEL ROOMS & FOOD. BUT I'D BE WILLING TO TRAVEL ANYWHERE ON THE WEST COAST. LET'S DO IT!!!! __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

09-27-2002, 01:12 PM	#10
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	weve got progress now that weve got some interest and some great suggestions on where to go, were gonna need someone from the Reno area, the Redding area and the Pleasanton area to look into a spot and either find out who we need to talk to about using the meet area for the three day event (does everyone agree on that?), or let us on the board know who to get a hold of. and im agreeing with pont, we need number on whos interested and where theyre from to get the best centralized location. should we start a poll for pleasanton, redding, or reno? but even if we do decide based on a poll, a lot also depends on which city can accomodate our needs for a three day event some time next summer (summer, right?). ill look into Pleasanton, its about 75 miles for me __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

09-27-2002, 01:17 PM	#11
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	another thing soon as we get a good amount of members' attention, well have to switch to mailbox mail and a little paper work to make it more official on who alls gonna turn out __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

09-27-2002, 02:20 PM	#12
72GMCstepside Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Watsonville, Ca Posts: 23	Pleasanton has my vote!

09-27-2002, 02:34 PM	#13
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Reno sounds good to me. It would definitely be easier for us northern border guys. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

09-27-2002, 03:37 PM	#14
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Reno's fine for me. I'm already gonna take the truck up there for Hot August Nights next year. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

09-27-2002, 03:56 PM	#15
Chevy Punk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Blaine WA Posts: 455	How About north cal. There are a lot of wa. members and that would be awsome!



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09-27-2002, 04:08 PM	#16
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	My vote would be for Pleasanton. But I'd come to Redding or Reno. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

09-27-2002, 04:36 PM	#17
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	reno is good too, i have a friend who lives there so i can crash there, and there's a million things to do there. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

09-27-2002, 04:49 PM	#18
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	My vote is for Turlock Serously, this is a great idea, my Chevelle website friends always get together 2X a year and some very good friendships have developed from doing just that. I would like to attend, if you guys don't mind? I might have the truck ready by then, but not sure at this time. I just sprayed the truck last night with poly primer, and soon to have it painted in 6-8 weeks after I am happy with the body. Sorry to get off track there, remember, Redding has a dragstrip for us hot rodders, and Reno would have lots of nighttime activities to keep us all busy Gabet40, I am min from you, hit me up and stop over anytime neighbor. __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

09-27-2002, 07:03 PM	#19
my67c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tucson AZ by way of WI & CA Posts: 510	Reno is good for me just keep me posted and give me time to plan

09-27-2002, 07:38 PM	#20
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	reno would be ok...except I am a degenerate gambler.....I would have to leave the title to the truck at home...along with the wife..hehe __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

09-28-2002, 01:21 PM	#21
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	does anyone know of where the show would be in Reno? fairgrounds or something? that seems to be the favorite so far. id like to call or contact someone that would know the availability and costs and all that so that we can establish a date and start the confirmations! 67shortie- wouldnt turlock be nice lol. where are you anyway? __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

09-28-2002, 02:23 PM	#22
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	well i was looking into the Pleasanton fairgrounds calender of events, and in early June of this year they had the 9th Good Guys/K&N summer get together with 2,200 cars, trucks etc and a big swap meet (http://www.good-guys.com/events/even...entID=SUMMER02). at Good Guys August Hot Rod show, theres 3,500 cars, so theres more than enough room for us. so if joining a car show already going on is favored, this is the one. but if we want to start an annual 67-72 truck show of our own and try to expand every year, i also emailed the person that works at the Reno Livestock Event Center about the availability, booking, etc. and i have a phone # for the pleasanton fairgrounds __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

09-28-2002, 03:39 PM	#23
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Chevypunk makes a good point, there is alot of Washington state members as well as Oregon members on this board and I'm sure alot of them would like to attend this meet. If Pleasanton or Reno is the decided location, that's quite a drive for the Washington members. This is why I stated in an earlier post that if we have enough members interested in a 67-72 meet on the West Coast, we may have to consider 2 locations to start with. Maybe one in Central Cali or Nevada and one in Northern Oregon, just to cover the West Coast. If turnouts get big with 2 West Coast meets, we could then think about holding a bi-yearly single location that everyone goes to. Hard to say at this point........... I still think we need to concentrate on who's interested in a West Coast meet, get a head count and where they are from. When that's done, getting a location should be a little easier to decide on. A West Coast meet might warrant 2 locations depending on who's interested in attending and where they are driving from. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

09-28-2002, 04:24 PM	#24
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Gabet40 you have mail. __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

09-28-2002, 06:59 PM	#25
wbmorris87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Fallon, NV Posts: 24	Reno has my vote, not far from here, and you guys talk about drag strips. There is one about 60 miles from Reno in Fallon. Just happens I know the management team quite well.

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