Holiday in So-Cal. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Phildooney · 04-28-2008, 02:13 PM

I'm taking the wife and kids to Southern California in May/June this year for our holiday from the U.K. Will be doing all the usual tourist sites, but I wondered if any of you guys over there could tell me if there are some things of interest to me, Truck wise. ie,part stores, car/truck shows, weekly meet ups etc. I've been told that the Pomona swop meet is on during our visit so I may take that in. Thanks, Phil.

billydonn · 04-28-2008, 04:59 PM

You absolutely MUST go to the Peterson Auto Museum in downtown LA!

NF65Fleetside · 04-29-2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by billydonn

You absolutely MUST go to the Peterson Auto Museum in downtown LA!

Definetly a must, right now is the Lowrider exhibit and its a really cool tribute to the culture and also history in car customization in Cali. If you will be here around the end of May and begining of June there are tons of car shows going down in the LA and Orange County area plus a few swapmeets. Keep in touch and I can give you the lowdown on whats going on and spots that you and your family can check out.

vin63 · 04-30-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NF65Fleetside

Definetly a must, right now is the Lowrider exhibit and its a really cool tribute to the culture and also history in car customization in Cali. If you will be here around the end of May and begining of June there are tons of car shows going down in the LA and Orange County area plus a few swapmeets. Keep in touch and I can give you the lowdown on whats going on and spots that you and your family can check out.

X3 on the Petersen Automotive Museum! Also, every Friday is the cruise-in at Bob' Big Boy in Burbank - good chance of seeing cool cars and interesting people. Here's a link to other regularly scheduled cruise events in SoCal:
http://socalcarculture.com/cruise_nights.html

Have a great time!

NF65Fleetside · 04-30-2008, 07:14 PM

oh and also the Long Beach Ink & Iron Festival is at the Queen Mary weekend of June 7th, if your into tats and hotrods thats where you want to be! Plus tons of other stuff around the area for the wife and kiddies to enjoy as well.

1gearhead · 04-30-2008, 08:05 PM

Agree on seeing the Peterson Musuem, also put the NHRA Museum at the Pomona Fairplex on your list. It is also outstanding.

Phildooney · 05-01-2008, 10:08 PM

Well thanks for the information guys. As usual, this site always comes up with useful info.
NF65FLEETSIDE, I will be too late for the Ink and Iron show, we fly home on the 5th. The Peterson Musuem sounds good so thats on the list with Pomona. We are staying at Laguna beach and a local show/ event / swapmeet or decent
truck parts store nearby would be great. Can't tell you what the wife thinks though!!

Phildooney · 05-01-2008, 10:11 PM

VIN 63, just checked out that website. Excellent stuff. Thanks. Phil.

vin63 · 05-01-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Phildooney

VIN 63, just checked out that website. Excellent stuff. Thanks. Phil.

No problem...let us know how your stay in SoCal goes and what you end up doing. Safe travels.

salazar44 · 05-01-2008, 11:05 PM

tats and hotrods??? ewww!!!!

NF65Fleetside · 05-02-2008, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by salazar44

tats and hotrods??? ewww!!!!

Hahaha, your the last person to be ewwwing! lol....hey Phildooney, the Truck and Car shop is close to where you are staying. If Im around town Im up for taking you over there if you like. Also theres a few meet and greets in Orange County every weekend as well that are close to you too.

Phildooney · 05-02-2008, 08:02 PM

Thanks Nf65, I have just had a look at their on-line catalog and they seem to cover most parts for a 66 Fleetside. I need to pick up some items which you never see here in the UK. Headlamp adjuster kits,sun visors, chrome trim pieces etc. sometimes the shipping cost for parts end up being more than the parts. I'll be like a kid in a sweet shop! Thankyou for the offer of a lift, I will look it up on Google earth to see it's location. Phil.

salazar44 · 05-02-2008, 09:51 PM

Phil,

Just and FYI... in U.S. we dont call it a "Holiday". We just call it "vacation". Im sure most of us know what you meant though.

Phildooney · 05-02-2008, 11:07 PM

Point taken salazar 44, I guess there are a few more differences in the UK/US language cross over. Ordering truck parts usually highlights these, ie Bonnet/hood, wing/fender, handbrake/emergency brake, boot/trunk and so on. We normally get it sorted in the end though. Phil.

salazar44 · 05-02-2008, 11:47 PM

LOL!!! I am glad you mentioned those terms! I have not heard of some of them!

04-28-2008, 02:13 PM	#1
Phildooney Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Coast of England Posts: 119	Holiday in So-Cal. I'm taking the wife and kids to Southern California in May/June this year for our holiday from the U.K. Will be doing all the usual tourist sites, but I wondered if any of you guys over there could tell me if there are some things of interest to me, Truck wise. ie,part stores, car/truck shows, weekly meet ups etc. I've been told that the Pomona swop meet is on during our visit so I may take that in. Thanks, Phil.

04-28-2008, 04:59 PM	#2
billydonn Council of the Elders Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 212	Re: Holiday in So-Cal. You absolutely MUST go to the Peterson Auto Museum in downtown LA! __________________ 66 C-10 Stepside 350 Tuned Port Injection Tremec TKO-600 Truck Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/user/billydonn Truck Video: http://good-times.webshots.com/video...ost=good-times Last edited by billydonn; 04-28-2008 at 11:35 PM. Reason: fix mistake!

04-30-2008, 07:14 PM	#5
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: Holiday in So-Cal. oh and also the Long Beach Ink & Iron Festival is at the Queen Mary weekend of June 7th, if your into tats and hotrods thats where you want to be! Plus tons of other stuff around the area for the wife and kiddies to enjoy as well.

04-30-2008, 08:05 PM	#6
1gearhead Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 15	Re: Holiday in So-Cal. Agree on seeing the Peterson Musuem, also put the NHRA Museum at the Pomona Fairplex on your list. It is also outstanding. __________________ Life's object is not to arrive at the grave in fit, perfectly preserved body, but rather to come in skidding sideways, tires smokin', pipe roaring and shouting "Damn What A Ride"!

05-01-2008, 10:08 PM	#7
Phildooney Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Coast of England Posts: 119	Re: Holiday in So-Cal. Well thanks for the information guys. As usual, this site always comes up with useful info. NF65FLEETSIDE, I will be too late for the Ink and Iron show, we fly home on the 5th. The Peterson Musuem sounds good so thats on the list with Pomona. We are staying at Laguna beach and a local show/ event / swapmeet or decent truck parts store nearby would be great. Can't tell you what the wife thinks though!!

05-01-2008, 10:11 PM	#8
Phildooney Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Coast of England Posts: 119	Re: Holiday in So-Cal. VIN 63, just checked out that website. Excellent stuff. Thanks. Phil.

05-01-2008, 11:05 PM	#10
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: Holiday in So-Cal. tats and hotrods??? ewww!!!! __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

05-02-2008, 08:02 PM	#12
Phildooney Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Coast of England Posts: 119	Re: Holiday in So-Cal. Thanks Nf65, I have just had a look at their on-line catalog and they seem to cover most parts for a 66 Fleetside. I need to pick up some items which you never see here in the UK. Headlamp adjuster kits,sun visors, chrome trim pieces etc. sometimes the shipping cost for parts end up being more than the parts. I'll be like a kid in a sweet shop! Thankyou for the offer of a lift, I will look it up on Google earth to see it's location. Phil.

05-02-2008, 09:51 PM	#13
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: Holiday in So-Cal. Phil, Just and FYI... in U.S. we dont call it a "Holiday". We just call it "vacation". Im sure most of us know what you meant though. __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

05-02-2008, 11:07 PM	#14
Phildooney Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Coast of England Posts: 119	Re: Holiday in So-Cal. Point taken salazar 44, I guess there are a few more differences in the UK/US language cross over. Ordering truck parts usually highlights these, ie Bonnet/hood, wing/fender, handbrake/emergency brake, boot/trunk and so on. We normally get it sorted in the end though. Phil.

05-02-2008, 11:47 PM	#15
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: Holiday in So-Cal. LOL!!! I am glad you mentioned those terms! I have not heard of some of them! __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

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