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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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

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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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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

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Welcome from another So Calif dude.

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

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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.

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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.

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nice...thanks for for the tip man.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...n/Image103.jpg

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

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VW Link

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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. :sumo:

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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.

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