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Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 07-16-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,153
Posted By SoCal Drive
Anything can be wrapped. The NASCAR racing teams...

Anything can be wrapped. The NASCAR racing teams wrap the "bodies in white". Cheaper than paint and you can get a chrome wrap if you so desire.
Forum: Doors & Locks 06-28-2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,112
Posted By SoCal Drive
We were locked out in Carmel, at 10 at night when...

We were locked out in Carmel, at 10 at night when the dead bolt locked "automatically". Our keys were on the table. We found a locksmith in Carmel, he got us back in the trailer in about 10 minutes...
Forum: On The Road... 06-12-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,054
Posted By SoCal Drive
I'm cool with Mrs SoCal, because I have a 45%...

I'm cool with Mrs SoCal, because I have a 45% hearing loss in my right ear. All I have to do is turn to her every one in while and say "Huh?"
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-05-2012, 12:10 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 145,598
Posted By SoCal Drive
Check it out: Thoughts on the Impala Crash - 1959...

Check it out: Thoughts on the Impala Crash - 1959 vs. 2009 V8TV - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=eZ3Y0lxGz6s)
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-05-2012, 12:04 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 145,598
Posted By SoCal Drive
Couldn't agree with you more about the fun. Power...

Couldn't agree with you more about the fun. Power ,safety, efficiency, not so much. I learned to drive at 9 in a '50 Ford F-1 pickup. One of my neighbors has a nice restored '51, in it you're lucky...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-04-2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 145,598
Posted By SoCal Drive
New cars are much, much safer!

Crash test Chevrolet 1959 vs Chevrolet 2009 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=1_ptUrQOMPs)

Has little or nothing to do with the weight, crumple zones work by...
Forum: 2011 - 2015 International 05-24-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,557
Posted By SoCal Drive
In the DWR 16 its the chrome "designer clothing...

In the DWR 16 its the chrome "designer clothing rack" that hangs on the outside wall of the head. Since I'm the size of an NFL linebacker, I have a hard time getting by it to crawl into the expansive...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-02-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 145,598
Posted By SoCal Drive
Not exactly vintage but Car and Driver tested the...

Not exactly vintage but Car and Driver tested the big diesel pickups, using the new SAE towing guidelines. It's really interesting, they did all the normal performace tests, acceleration, braking,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-26-2012, 11:10 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 145,598
Posted By SoCal Drive
"The New Yorker version of this car came with a...

"The New Yorker version of this car came with a HEMI. My hope is there's room to do almost whatever we want, but I don't know if newer trannys, etc. are larger than their forefathers. Thanks for the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-25-2012, 11:39 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 145,598
Posted By SoCal Drive
Get yourself a Mopar EFI V8 crate motor and new...

Get yourself a Mopar EFI V8 crate motor and new transmission. Get a modern radiator built, switch the car over to 12 volt, new multi speed wipers, disc brakes, etc, etc, etc. Might want to look at...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 04-19-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,090
Posted By SoCal Drive
I buy Bulleit Bourbon at Trader Joes. $19. a...

I buy Bulleit Bourbon at Trader Joes. $19. a bottle. Bulleit does a nice rye whisky too. Both are very good. Basil Hayden is one of my favorites for special occasions. Mrs SoCal is strickly wine...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 04-18-2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,090
Posted By SoCal Drive
Try the "Liz Taylor"... Chill the glass...

Try the "Liz Taylor"...

Chill the glass with ice and water, dump

Spray the glass with Vermouth using a Chanel perfume spritzer

Pour in the ice gold vodka or gin

Garnish with olives
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-15-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,581
Posted By SoCal Drive
Damn dealer. I had my GC in for an oil change...

Damn dealer. I had my GC in for an oil change about 6 weeks ago and he said "Naw, the diesel isn't coming to the US."

28mpg combined full size SUV that can pull stumps.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-15-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,581
Posted By SoCal Drive
We have a 2011 GC Overland 4x4 and the Hemi V8....

We have a 2011 GC Overland 4x4 and the Hemi V8. We tow a DWR 16 with it. In January we left LA drove to Monterey and came back via Big Sur (we spent a couple of nights there) It was the first time we...
Forum: Our Community 04-02-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 18,856
Posted By SoCal Drive
Bruce, We're on the same page, Hinckleys...

Bruce,

We're on the same page, Hinckleys and other high end boats are built to last, but Lewmar winches are used on both, Jabsco pumps, etc. The build and quality of the build are what sets the...
Forum: Our Community 04-02-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 18,856
Posted By SoCal Drive
We've discussed this before on the forum. When...

We've discussed this before on the forum. When high end boats have service problems its usually with gear supplied by outside suppliers, ie, airconditioning, gen sets, pumps, etc. A Catalina sailboat...
Forum: Boondocking 03-31-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 25,795
Posted By SoCal Drive
My daughter who camps at Yosemite several times a...

My daughter who camps at Yosemite several times a year calls the Yosemite bears "Park Employees"
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 03-31-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,098
Posted By SoCal Drive
Born in the Midwest, college and 30 years in...

Born in the Midwest, college and 30 years in Boston, live in California. Boston rubbed off on me, big time. The test is a pissah!
Forum: Boondocking 03-30-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 25,795
Posted By SoCal Drive
On a canoe trip in the Boundary Waters, we were...

On a canoe trip in the Boundary Waters, we were paddling and fishing. Camped on an island with a designated campsite and bear boxes. I was cooking dinner, burgers and beans, heard noise down by the...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 03-19-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,558
Posted By SoCal Drive
A pal of mine from college got a grant to study...

A pal of mine from college got a grant to study in London after we graduated, when he got settled he bought a 50's era Vespa for about $40. Drove it the whole time he was in England including a...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 03-18-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 27,641
Posted By SoCal Drive
Naw, Glamping is the step from backpacking to a...

Naw, Glamping is the step from backpacking to a big tent, queen airbed, fake Persian rugs, etc, etc. Our REI tent is bigger than the 16 DWR we have been renting, the double thickness queen airbed is...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 03-18-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 27,641
Posted By SoCal Drive
A few years ago while on a glamping trip to...

A few years ago while on a glamping trip to Colorado, I had a couple of beers with a guy who customed out a 24 foot Haulmark cargo trailer. It was the model you can order thats high and wide. He was...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 03-17-2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 27,641
Posted By SoCal Drive
My dad was a car dealer and his guys spent alot...

My dad was a car dealer and his guys spent alot of time on pre-delivery inspection and detail, I know because I worked in the detail shop!. He always said PDI and detail is one of the most important...
Forum: Fun & Games 03-09-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 686
Views: 107,213
Posted By SoCal Drive
Any installation tips for a 16 DWR? I suppose I...

Any installation tips for a 16 DWR? I suppose I could toss the dinette.
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 03-04-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 27,641
Posted By SoCal Drive
Before I moved to California, I owned, raced and...

Before I moved to California, I owned, raced and cruised sailboats. Many of the same issues discussed on this thread exist in the world of boats. Go aboard a million plus dollar Alden and you'll see...
Forum: Fun & Games 03-03-2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 686
Views: 107,213
Posted By SoCal Drive
I suggest he ask his partner(s)

I suggest he ask his partner(s)
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-03-2012, 01:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,757
Posted By SoCal Drive
Silverwoman, thank what ever gods there are we...

Silverwoman, thank what ever gods there are we are off the guns and protection dog bs. My wife and I have stayed several times over the past few years in an off the grid yurt. Its pretty cool to be...
Forum: Full-Timing 02-29-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,284
Posted By SoCal Drive
Good thinking, if you're not a dog person don't...

Good thinking, if you're not a dog person don't get one and if you're uncomfortable around guns don't get one. About the only thing that scares me when we're camping is a bunch of yahoos sitting...
Forum: Full-Timing 02-29-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,284
Posted By SoCal Drive
We have had German Shepards for years, smart,...

We have had German Shepards for years, smart, tough and if their "pack" is threatened watch out. Ours have always traveled well and can adjust to most anything or anyplace. If you haven't been around...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-29-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 100,368
Posted By SoCal Drive
Finally, the ultimate towing machine and you won't put any miles on your trailer!

https://www.truckntrailer.com/clients/190/photos/130876/TH_1.jpg (https://www.truckntrailer.com/trucks/truck/tow_recovery/peterbilt/330/130876/190/2001-peterbilt-330-for-sale.html)
Forum: Winter Living 02-29-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,905
Posted By SoCal Drive
This is the best place to start a search for...

This is the best place to start a search for land:
Land for sale, acreage for sale, lots for sale, farms for sale at LandWatch.com (https://www.landwatch.com/)
Pick a state, county, size and price...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-25-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 772
Posted By SoCal Drive
August Trip Planning

We are planning a week long trip from our home in LA to Santa Cruz, pick up our grandson, then head to Yosemite and the Sierras. A couple of questions;

1. Yosemite is Grand Central Station in...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-24-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 85,463
Posted By SoCal Drive
Zlee, "German cars have in CR's reliability...

Zlee,

"German cars have in CR's reliability ratings not done well compared to other countries' products."

We have had German cars since the 70's, I've never had reliability problems. We have...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-23-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 85,463
Posted By SoCal Drive
Diesel Jeep

The diesel is being sold overseas, V6 turbo, new 7 speed transmission. Mid to high 20's on the highway and more torque than the 5.7 Hemi. My dealer said there were "no plans" to sell them here.
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 02-23-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,004
Posted By SoCal Drive
I kinow a guy with a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee V-6...

I kinow a guy with a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee V-6 he pulls a 23fb with his. Nice SUV and it doesn't breath hard while towing. Without the trailer he gets mid 20's for mileage on the highway, mid...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-23-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,244
Posted By SoCal Drive
There is an aerospace defense contractor who...

There is an aerospace defense contractor who builds a very sophisticated driving simulator. It can do everything from a 1/2 ton pickup with a trailer to a 40 foot bus to a tandem trailer semi. You...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-23-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 85,463
Posted By SoCal Drive
The 2011-2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a Mercedes...

The 2011-2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a Mercedes ML under the skin as they were designed alongside each other as the last bastard child of the MB/Chrysler marriage.

As we search for the "right"...
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