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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by stainlesssteelrat, Dec 9, 2011.

  1. stainlesssteelrat
    Joined: Nov 23, 2010
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    stainlesssteelrat
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    from ms

    well i'm moving to colorado and getting hitched...
    the thing is.. i wan't to know how the car scean is there.. you know?
    shows and cruise in's and such.. i'm moving from Ms. gulf coast and we have a show or a cruise in every damn weekend, but now i'm going to be in
    De beque co. .. so i haven a clue, any clubs in that area?
     
  2. fatkoop
    Joined: Nov 17, 2009
    Posts: 713

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    Where's De beque, Co.? Been in Colo. my whole life and never heard of that one.

    Anyway, if it's within 75-100 miles of Denver Metro, there is a lot of activity. Cruise nights, car shows, clubs, swap meets and lots of little groups of guys just doin their own thing. Colorado Springs and Pueblo are great car towns. Clubs, activities and such. On the western slope, Grand Junction is the place. Southwest, try Durango or Alamosa for really good car people.

    Coming form Mississippi, however, remember, we have seasons here (its more difficult to get your hot rod out to play in 2 feet of snow or -10 degree weather)

    Anyway, welcome to God's country.
     
  3. DeBeque is on I-70/US 6 between Rifle and Grand Junction, right on the Colorado River. Nice little town. Grand Junction, Montrose, and Glenwood Springs all have decent car scenes. I know quite a few car guys in the Delta area. The big Spring show in Moab is just two and a half hours from you.

    Keep in mind, that part of the state is pretty 4x4-centric. You will find far more off-road guys there than hot rodders, but the area is great for all. You'll enjoy it.
     
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  4. LOW LID DUDE
    Joined: Aug 16, 2007
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    LOW LID DUDE
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    from Colorado

    OH MAN if you are coming to Denver area there are tons of shows and cruses going on every weekend from early spring to late fall.Some of them you can catch 2 or 3 different ones in a weekend. We have the Goodguys ,Pueblo Rocky Mountain nats and Golden Super cruse,A must to see.If your into Kustoms a 6 hour drive from Denver is the KKOA Leadsled show in Salina Kansas. What ever kind of cars your into we have them.
     

  5. damagedduck
    Joined: Jun 16, 2011
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    damagedduck
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    from Greeley Co

    aint no-thing up here in the froze northern end, but a bunch of grumpy old men!:D
     
  6. jwcaddy
    Joined: Jul 31, 2007
    Posts: 261

    jwcaddy
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    from golden,co.

    We have to many people in this state so stay in mississippi!!!!! Just kidding, but you better like the snow and buy some snowmobiles. Great riding up on the flat tops. Hope you enjoy colorado!!!!!!
     
  7. dtom001
    Joined: Oct 12, 2006
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    dtom001
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    from Colorado

    You're out in my area, and our club in Glenwood Springs is the Valley Cruisers
    http://www.valleycruisers.org/
    There's an active scene through the summer starting in March or so when the snow melts and runnning through mid-October with the fall cruises. There's cruise-ins during the week and runs out to local events on the weekends, and a big cruise out to Moab for their show in April.

    You may be closer to the Grand Junction scene which is more active through the winter because their weather is a little more temperate than ours up in the mountains. There's a couple great car shops in the downtown area, as well as few solid pick-a-part yards that I envy.

    Cheers, Tom Campbell
     
  8. 40StudeDude
    Joined: Sep 19, 2002
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    Bring some heavy clothes...and gloves and boots...and anti-freeze for your cars. DeBeque gets snowed on...and it usually gets below 32 degrees October to April...ain't NOTHING like Mississippi...

    You sure you want to move here and get married...wow...a true glutton for punishment...I'd give you eight months before you talk her into moving back to Mississippi...!!!

    R-
     
  9. When you move to De beque don't blink or you will miss it. It is a small town with 500 4x4s and some beautiful scenery. Welcome to Colorado.

    Lee
     
  10. Capt Crash
    Joined: Jan 21, 2008
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    Capt Crash
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    from Colorado

    I dont have a clue how you decided on De beque, but welcome to the Western Slope. Grand Junction is 30 mins away and they have a drag strip, and some shows. Moab has a great show right after easter. I am in Rifle about 20 mins away and it was 1 deg Tuesday morning so bring some warm clothes. Not much to do for the next 5 months except build, so that you can enjoy the summer.
    Brian
     
  11. troylee
    Joined: Jul 10, 2007
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    I hope you like snow and hills. Im out in that area one a yea,r in the fall. fly fishing. Its a great place. I would like to move to the grand juction area myself. The best part is now Your closer to the salt flats.
     
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  12. stainlesssteelrat
    Joined: Nov 23, 2010
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    glad to hear it all. i guess it's a good thing i like rock crawlers too.


    mayhaps i'll build a snow rod for winter.. a blown half tracked 33 hudson or
    a c cab. hahaha.
     
  13. Mr48chev
    Joined: Dec 28, 2007
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    As one of the guys said, make sure you have a 50/50 Antifreeze mixture in the car (s) you take up there BEFORE you go. I saw two cars on the side of the road yesterday that had the radiators freeze up going down the road due to not enough antifreeze in them.
     
  14. the metalsurgeon
    Joined: Apr 19, 2009
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    the metalsurgeon
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    from Denver

    welcome to Colorado! ive been here 2 years now and really like it.

    my weekly metal work blog www.themetalsurgeon.com
     
  15. stainlesssteelrat
    Joined: Nov 23, 2010
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    stainlesssteelrat
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    from ms

    got it.. 50/50... snow shoes on my truck and chains on my boots and and heated undies.
     
  16. Welcome to Colorado!
    If you can put up with the 4x4's and like rock crawlers, keep an eye out for an annual hill climb in that area called "Lands End". Since they paved the road at Pikes Peak, "Lands End" is one of the last of the classic dirt road mountain hill climbs left.
     
  17. stainlesssteelrat
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    stainlesssteelrat
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    from ms

  18. stainlesssteelrat
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    stainlesssteelrat
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    from ms

    sellin my projects and such to get there but i'm sure i'll find something to build agian when i'm there.
     
  19. Deuces
    Joined: Nov 3, 2009
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    Deuces

    Good movie!!! So was the second one... :D
     
  20. barry wny
    Joined: Dec 31, 2009
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    Lived a year near the peak, took the kids there this fall. My daughter 16 cried when we had to leave, reminds me of promise to move there soon. Maybe after this school year is over, in the oil & gas business.
     
  21. I want to get back to Colorado (or Utah!) in the near future. No matter where I am, Colorado is home, period.
     
  22. Capt Crash
    Joined: Jan 21, 2008
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    Capt Crash
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    from Colorado

    Whatcha got to sell? Just bring it all with you and sell it up here. We can always use a new influx of good stuff.
     
  23. 1931av8
    Joined: Jun 2, 2008
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  24. RHOPPER
    Joined: Mar 12, 2006
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    Never heard of Debeque until I went to a street autocross there twenty years ago. A club in Grand Junction ran auto crosses every year in the down town area, on public roads. It was great fun! There's a retirement home that served lunch with a little old lady taking the money. She never could count change correctly so we always over paid. We always wondered if it was on purpose or not. A friend works in Parachute, which isn't far from there. He makes great money working for the gas industry. Get a dirt bike or a four wheeler, and go to the shows you can. It's pretty wide open country.
     
  25. stainlesssteelrat
    Joined: Nov 23, 2010
    Posts: 583

    stainlesssteelrat
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    from ms

    46 international 1 1/2 ton
    47 dodge powerwagon 1 1/4 ton 4x4

    already sold my 65 chrysler newport.


    have to sell them to get there. it's a need thing not a want thing.. if i won the
    lottery i'd keep them.
     

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