DC metro area meet 'n greet/wrenching party.....input requested!

Arya Ebrahimi · 11-18-04, 09:04 PM

Hi everyone, I'm looking to put together a meet 'n greet/wrenching party sometime between thanksgiving and new years. Thinking the second weekend in December would be good. It's kind of bold of me to propose this, since I'm not a permanent resident of the area and don't have any facilities to provide to host the event. However, I will be around the area for many years to come and would like to meet all the local cruiserheads.

I originally wanted to put this together so that I could get my knuckles/birfs done on the 80, but I have setup to use the local shop(with lift

) back home(virginia beach) over the thanksgiving weekend. I'm in the process of several projects, so I'm sure there's something to be worked on if this comes together.

What do you guys think? What would be a good meeting place. Is there a precedent for this(I know there is a local land cruiser club, but I've been told they're more focused on 40's). Give me your ideas, your criticisms, whatever.

Thanks, and I look forward to meeting you all!

Ary

P.S. I know that everyone is busy around the holidays, but I thought I'd see if everyone could sneak away for a saturday

beno · 11-19-04, 10:46 AM

I'd be interested in this Arya....

I'm in Northeast Ohio, but WDC is only about 6 hours away; I went to college in DC, so coming back to work on my Cruiser would be quite enjoyable for me as I can kill two birds with one stone.

Are you in Arlington, or Alexandria? Or southern MD? Or DC proper?

Virginia Beach might be a bit far for me during that time--I'd then have to bring my girlfriend, which would be ok, but not ideal (if you know what I mean....she get kinda bored a bit with this Cruiser mania!!--takes attention away from her).

I'd also recommend that you try to get the local DC (Capitol Cruisers...??) involved too. Even though they tear ass in 40's, many of them have probably had 60's and 80's as well. Their knowledge would be real useful and I'm sure they ahve good stories ta boot.

Drop a PM if you want to discuss further.

Best.
-onur
Akron, OH

Klunky Chris · 11-19-04, 11:26 AM

Don't forget the BBRC club.
There's more and more 80's in there all the time!

I'd be up for a meet, depending on when, and what I've got going on.

Problem with that time frame is that after Thanksgiving the #@$! Christmas party season starts. With all the parties you "have to make an appearance" at.... time is scarce.
However! A good cruiser get together would be a nice respite!

Chat Lance @ Iron Pig Off Road up and see what he's up to at that time.

Also, a few of us were thinkling of getting some winter wheeling in at Paragon at the end of December. Not really planned yet, but talked about a lot over beers

Keep me informed.

krisfj40 · 12-09-04, 01:15 PM

What up with the Paragon trip at the end of December? How far into the end of December?

11-18-04, 09:04 PM	#1
Arya Ebrahimi IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 2,571	DC metro area meet 'n greet/wrenching party.....input requested! Hi everyone, I'm looking to put together a meet 'n greet/wrenching party sometime between thanksgiving and new years. Thinking the second weekend in December would be good. It's kind of bold of me to propose this, since I'm not a permanent resident of the area and don't have any facilities to provide to host the event. However, I will be around the area for many years to come and would like to meet all the local cruiserheads. I originally wanted to put this together so that I could get my knuckles/birfs done on the 80, but I have setup to use the local shop(with lift ) back home(virginia beach) over the thanksgiving weekend. I'm in the process of several projects, so I'm sure there's something to be worked on if this comes together. What do you guys think? What would be a good meeting place. Is there a precedent for this(I know there is a local land cruiser club, but I've been told they're more focused on 40's). Give me your ideas, your criticisms, whatever. Thanks, and I look forward to meeting you all! Ary P.S. I know that everyone is busy around the holidays, but I thought I'd see if everyone could sneak away for a saturday __________________ HOKIES UNITED Arya Ebrahimi '94 FZJ80 215k miles, locked, 4.88s, 285 Revo's, ARB Bullbar, Hella 4000's, homemade drawers '86 Toyota Pickup SAS'ed, welded, 4.88s, 38 TSLs, and lots o' tube

11-19-04, 10:46 AM	#2
beno IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Corrales, NM TLCA# 14607 Posts: 3,771	I'd be interested in this Arya.... I'm in Northeast Ohio, but WDC is only about 6 hours away; I went to college in DC, so coming back to work on my Cruiser would be quite enjoyable for me as I can kill two birds with one stone. Are you in Arlington, or Alexandria? Or southern MD? Or DC proper? Virginia Beach might be a bit far for me during that time--I'd then have to bring my girlfriend, which would be ok, but not ideal (if you know what I mean....she get kinda bored a bit with this Cruiser mania!!--takes attention away from her). I'd also recommend that you try to get the local DC (Capitol Cruisers...??) involved too. Even though they tear ass in 40's, many of them have probably had 60's and 80's as well. Their knowledge would be real useful and I'm sure they ahve good stories ta boot. Drop a PM if you want to discuss further. Best. -onur Akron, OH __________________ 1997 FZJ80 with and without lots of stuff. 2001 Honda Accord 3.0L V6 VTEC Coupe EX. __________________________________________ Originally Posted by cruiserdan in response to Hilux: "Unlike you, Mel Gibson is a bad dude. Quarter-century-old-Austrailian-fantacy-movies are not the best source for accurate technical information."

11-19-04, 11:26 AM	#3
Klunky Chris IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Shippensburg PA TLCA# 4821 Posts: 1,061	Don't forget the BBRC club. There's more and more 80's in there all the time! I'd be up for a meet, depending on when, and what I've got going on. Problem with that time frame is that after Thanksgiving the #@$! Christmas party season starts. With all the parties you "have to make an appearance" at.... time is scarce. However! A good cruiser get together would be a nice respite! Chat Lance @ Iron Pig Off Road up and see what he's up to at that time. Also, a few of us were thinkling of getting some winter wheeling in at Paragon at the end of December. Not really planned yet, but talked about a lot over beers Keep me informed. __________________ Chris Basehore TLCA# 4821 74 FJ40- built F, knuckles/brakes from a FJ60, Longs, 4" Pinnacle sucks big wads, mini PS, shite paint 93FZJ80 "klunky"- E-lockers, home built sliders, IronPigOffRoad bumper, CDL switch, D-less, mucho maintenance www.ILUVROCKS.com

12-09-04, 01:15 PM	#4
krisfj40 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tejas... TLCA# 11561 Posts: 100	What up with the Paragon trip at the end of December? How far into the end of December? __________________ krisfj40 77 FJ40 91 FJ80

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