Another Fontana trip?

[Crash_AF]

I'm driving out to Barstow on the 15th and will be there all weekend. Is there any way I could get a group together to introduce me to the Fontana yard?

If that's not possible, anyone in the Barstow area able to help me find a MV yard in the area?

Later,
Joe

 

[yellobronc]

I was just in Barstow a month or so ago, comming from 58 to Barstow, just outside there were a few wrecking yards, from the highway, I saw some military stuff. I was unable to get there during the trip, just look for them prior to getting into Barstow.

I was bummed my time ran out.

 

[area52]

Joe,

Barstow Truck http://www.barstowtruckparts.com/home.asp
is a big place that has a lot of MV stuff but their service is not top notch. If you go down to Hesperia, about 30 minutes south of Barstow, Dave Walker? has some parts and stuff.

PM JToumanian on here and he can set you up with Dave.

 

[ems4ty]

Anyone have any ideas on when the next Fontana Run will be? I just got my Deuce up and running and want to bring my newly acquired M105 (Thanks MHB285!). Also, have a new guy to introduce. He stopped by my shop this week and was asking a few questions. He just got a 5-ton and will be driving it out to Arizona in a couple of weeks. Let me know if something is in the works. Haven't been to see the Brothers Grim in a while!

Thanks,

 

[groundog]

Tyler--do you remember the guys name or where he lives in Arizona Groundog

 

[WillWagner]

I called them last week to try to set up a trip for Joe. Turns out there was a fire...not on their property, on the vacant, or nearly empty lot to the west of them, full of nasty weeds, not nice neat, clean MVs. They got the fire stopped before the fence line, they are fine, but, the fire dept took a look see over the fence and didn't have an issue with what was there, but an issue with, if there was a fire there, how would they be able to get equipment to them. Those who have been there know what it's like. So, for the past few weeks, they have been busy, busy, moving and relocating stuff so they don't get into trouble with the city/county/fire dept. Maybe late this month or into June some time.

 

[Polverone]

I'd be interested in going again as well in June for some Bobbin' supplies. My old body shop partner is enthused about helping me with the project at our old/his shop. Plasma cutter, hoist, and a forklift - Woohoo!!!

 

[Djfreema]

Bringing this up again. I would like to head out there on Saturday the 12th. Any interest? I spoke to Tom a couple of weeks ago to see if he was going to be around and he said to call him the week of so I am trying to get an approximate head count before I call him back.

 

[bigmike]

I'll be flying back on Saturday from Tacoma WA so Sunday would be better. Would that work? My flight arrives at 10:30am so if I needed to, I could go straight from the airport to the taco stand. Let me know your thoughts.

 

[Djfreema]

Sunday is good for me too!

 

[WillWagner]

Sunday is better fer me too.

 

[groundog]

is Sunday--July 13th a go?

 

[Djfreema]

Sorry guys, looks like its a no go for next weekend. Dont know when the next one will be.

 

[ems4ty]

Bumm Deal. Keep us posted. Looking forward to breaking away from the Wife and Kid to dig around in the "Green."

Talk to ya soon!

 

[Polverone]

Fontana for the Holidays?

I've been talking to Hole and I/we think it is time to start thinking about a date to acquire a few stocking stuffers like say an alternator or transfer case? Maybe a few leaf springs and hangers for a bob job? Now is the time so everyone can plan it around their time off and family gatherings. Maybe we can even import Big Mike to come down to visit family.

I cannot go Dec 13th even though I'll be in Riverside for the family Xmas party/reunion. Don't even tempt me.

Whaddaya say Brother Will?

 

[WillWagner]

Hmmmm, the 6th or the 20th might work for me. I need to get with them too. Lemme call them tomorrow!

 

[Polverone]

The 6th is good.
I have a parade for Pearl Harbor remembrance day I have promised to drive my duece in up here in Camarillo on the 7th. Anyone interested in coming up for that? We could meet at my place (just off Hwy 101 Fwy) where it is just a 20 minute hop over to it.

 

[BTPchad]

We just received (42) m105a2 1.5 ton trailers in excellent condition out at the Barstow Truck Parts Yard. If you know anyone looking for one.

 

[WillWagner]

HMMMM, BTP has found Steel Soldiers! Hey BTPchad, has your..well, not YOUR, but BTP's customer service changed? A few of us have been there multiple times. IMHO, James is a great guy and extremely helpful, if a person gets anyone else to help them, they get nowhere. It seems that all BTP wants is to sell complete vehicles...as you are plugging in the above post. If someone already has a vehicle and requires a part such as a trans, the price is about double from anywhere else. If they rerquire a small part, forget it. Just for S&G, what are you asking for your M105A2 trailers?

 

[MilitaryRestoration]

when we needed that radiator they wanted 1800 for a take out, almost sounded like was that much because knew i was in need desperate need of it. And thats the only time I ever called or called again. Father says they are always high, though... too bad :-/