The Ford Barn

GB SISSON · 12-28-2023, 08:13 PM

For Christmas we were given a voucher for airfare and 4 nights at a hotel in San Diego. We haven't decided when to use it, but would be fun to coordinate if something interesting going on. Otherwise, a car museum or? I can sit by a pool for about ten minutes, then I gotta do something.

petehoovie · 12-28-2023, 08:49 PM

See > https://www.sandiegoassociationofcar...lllistofevents

GB SISSON · 12-28-2023, 09:49 PM

Perfect! Thanks

Hitman · 12-29-2023, 12:36 AM

This, by far! It’s worth the time and minimal cost!

https://craftsmanshipmuseum.com

38 coupe · 12-29-2023, 06:53 AM

I'm very impressed with the patience and attention to detail that scratch build modelers have. That Duesenberg is incredible.

rockfla · 12-29-2023, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 38 coupe

I'm very impressed with the patience and attention to detail that scratch build modelers have. That Duesenberg is incredible.

My best friend is a professional/scratch builder as well as box stock and or altered. As he always says, the first step to rehabilitation is recognition. Here is one he built from a drawing someone did. He machined all the turbo's, stacks, wheels. He sends them out to get chrome plated. I will have to get pictures of a hot rod Peterbuilt simi truck he did, 1500 hours in the paint job and air brushing. ALSO here is a model of a cab over he did. completely hand built the trike in the back...I think its a copy of a real build out in So Cal??

nelsb01 · 12-29-2023, 08:20 AM

No one has mentioned the Air Space Museum in Balboa Park. It is located on the former 1935 California Pacific International Expostion (San Diego Worlds Fair) site. The building is the Ford Exposition Building. There maybe aviation displays in the building, but there is still a lot of Ford displays to see. The Transportation Mural, the V-8 in the center of the building and reminants of the Road of the World around the building. Very much a V-8 happening.

And across the parking lot is the San Diego Automotive Museum.

Enjoy.

rockfla · 12-29-2023, 08:33 AM

Wasn't there something like the "Big 3" show/flea market in January at the old Qualcom Stadium? Been a long time show there?? Maybe one of the San Diego regional members will chime in here.

51504bat · 12-29-2023, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rockfla

Wasn't there something like the "Big 3" show/flea market in January at the old Qualcom Stadium? Been a long time show there?? Maybe one of the San Diego regional members will chime in here.

Sadly the Big 3 is no longer

uncle buck · 12-29-2023, 09:37 AM

The Grand National Roadster Show is going on the end of January 2 hours north in Pomona

rockfla · 12-29-2023, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by uncle buck

The Grand National Roadster Show is going on the end of January 2 hours north in Pomona

Just keep in mind, 2 hours is IF you go at like 3am....IF you leave at normal operating hours it could be as long as 5 hours depending on I-5 and 405 traffic and boarder patrol stops.

wga · 12-29-2023, 10:12 AM

Cars and Coffee at the outlets in San Clemente is 60 miles north of San Diego.
https://www.southoccarsandcoffee.com/

USS Midway, aircraft carrier : https://www.midway.org/

Get out on the water and take in a unique place to visit. One day visit. Did you know the Chicago Cubs had their spring training on Catalina Island from 1920 to 1950?
https://www.catalinainfo.com/San-Die...na-Island.html

Ray in La Mesa · 12-29-2023, 10:22 AM

Com'on down & we'll give you the locals tour. Ray & JudyJo

Dave/Green Bay · 12-29-2023, 11:02 AM

Is the Spruce Goose still there? Dave/Green Bay

TJ · 12-29-2023, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave/Green Bay

Is the Spruce Goose still there? Dave/Green Bay

Spruce Goose was moved to McMinneville , Oregon some years back. Bruce makes a good suggestion about the old Ford Exposition building in Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo is also a good bet.

Ziggster · 12-29-2023, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Hitman

This, by far! It’s worth the time and minimal cost!

https://craftsmanshipmuseum.com

I had a look at the site. I was just blown away! How anyone could accomplish such a thing leaves me speechless.

petehoovie · 12-29-2023, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ziggster

I had a look at the site. I was just blown away! How anyone could accomplish such a thing leaves me speechless.

GB SISSON · 12-29-2023, 12:16 PM

Wow! Now that's looking like a vacation! You guys are really giving us an agenda! We aren't too big on city driving after 45 years of living on a rock without so much as a single traffic light.
1 1/2 hours to Seattle down I-5 leaves us frazzled, so mostly local or we could do some uber rides. My wife knows how to do that. How far is La Mesa?

Ray in La Mesa · 12-29-2023, 12:41 PM

Gary, La mesa is only 10 miles east of San Diego. We'll be your chauffeur around town, it's fun to show our neighborhood to out-of-towners. Ray

solidaxle · 12-29-2023, 01:08 PM

I just got back from San Diego after spending the Holiday at my sisters. I was surprised of the more conservative attitude then what I imagined of California. People are friendly and courteous.

I was looking for Hot rod shops myself, there's not a big selection, if any and I didn't want to bore everyone else so I didn't go to any.

Mission Beach has the waterfront with a boardwalk, Belmont Park, lots of other parks, very people friendly. Clean public restrooms. We rented pedal bikes and rode around or you could walk the beaches and boardwalk.

Just north of M.B. you can see Harbor seals at Children's Pool La Jolla.

Torrey Pines Park, north of Mission. There's hiking trails or you can drive to the top and see the views, also watch the para sailors or try it yourself with an instructor.

There's a Light house and National Park by the Naval base with great views of the bay.

Balboa Park has a lot of museums and gardens. It's a full day.

Old Town, more of an old time Mexican shopping and restaurant theme area.

There's whale and dolphin boat tours.

Plenty to do.

12-28-2023, 08:13 PM	#1
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,940	Anything V8 happening Jan/Feb in San Diego? For Christmas we were given a voucher for airfare and 4 nights at a hotel in San Diego. We haven't decided when to use it, but would be fun to coordinate if something interesting going on. Otherwise, a car museum or? I can sit by a pool for about ten minutes, then I gotta do something. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson) Last edited by GB SISSON; 12-28-2023 at 08:40 PM.

12-28-2023, 08:49 PM	#2
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,151	Re: Anything V8 happening Jan/Feb in San Diego? See > https://www.sandiegoassociationofcar...lllistofevents __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0 Last edited by petehoovie; 12-28-2023 at 09:10 PM.

12-28-2023, 09:49 PM	#3
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,940	Re: Anything V8 happening Jan/Feb in San Diego? Perfect! Thanks __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

12-29-2023, 12:36 AM	#4
Hitman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 521	Re: Anything V8 happening Jan/Feb in San Diego? This, by far! It’s worth the time and minimal cost! https://craftsmanshipmuseum.com

12-29-2023, 06:53 AM	#5
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: Anything V8 happening Jan/Feb in San Diego? I'm very impressed with the patience and attention to detail that scratch build modelers have. That Duesenberg is incredible.

12-29-2023, 08:33 AM	#8
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,963	Re: Anything V8 happening Jan/Feb in San Diego? Wasn't there something like the "Big 3" show/flea market in January at the old Qualcom Stadium? Been a long time show there?? Maybe one of the San Diego regional members will chime in here.

12-29-2023, 09:37 AM	#10
uncle buck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Snohomish,WA Posts: 1,030	Re: Anything V8 happening Jan/Feb in San Diego? The Grand National Roadster Show is going on the end of January 2 hours north in Pomona

12-29-2023, 10:12 AM	#12
wga Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 900	Re: Anything V8 happening Jan/Feb in San Diego? Cars and Coffee at the outlets in San Clemente is 60 miles north of San Diego. https://www.southoccarsandcoffee.com/ USS Midway, aircraft carrier : https://www.midway.org/ Get out on the water and take in a unique place to visit. One day visit. Did you know the Chicago Cubs had their spring training on Catalina Island from 1920 to 1950? https://www.catalinainfo.com/San-Die...na-Island.html __________________ Henry Ford designed the flathead without the aid of a computer.

12-29-2023, 10:22 AM	#13
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Re: Anything V8 happening Jan/Feb in San Diego? Com'on down & we'll give you the locals tour. Ray & JudyJo

12-29-2023, 11:02 AM	#14
Dave/Green Bay Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Green Bay Posts: 391	Re: Anything V8 happening Jan/Feb in San Diego? Is the Spruce Goose still there? Dave/Green Bay

12-29-2023, 12:16 PM	#18
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,940	Re: Anything V8 happening Jan/Feb in San Diego? Wow! Now that's looking like a vacation! You guys are really giving us an agenda! We aren't too big on city driving after 45 years of living on a rock without so much as a single traffic light. 1 1/2 hours to Seattle down I-5 leaves us frazzled, so mostly local or we could do some uber rides. My wife knows how to do that. How far is La Mesa? __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

12-29-2023, 12:41 PM	#19
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Re: Anything V8 happening Jan/Feb in San Diego? Gary, La mesa is only 10 miles east of San Diego. We'll be your chauffeur around town, it's fun to show our neighborhood to out-of-towners. Ray

12-29-2023, 01:08 PM	#20
solidaxle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: upstate NY Posts: 478	Re: Anything V8 happening Jan/Feb in San Diego? I just got back from San Diego after spending the Holiday at my sisters. I was surprised of the more conservative attitude then what I imagined of California. People are friendly and courteous. I was looking for Hot rod shops myself, there's not a big selection, if any and I didn't want to bore everyone else so I didn't go to any. Mission Beach has the waterfront with a boardwalk, Belmont Park, lots of other parks, very people friendly. Clean public restrooms. We rented pedal bikes and rode around or you could walk the beaches and boardwalk. Just north of M.B. you can see Harbor seals at Children's Pool La Jolla. Torrey Pines Park, north of Mission. There's hiking trails or you can drive to the top and see the views, also watch the para sailors or try it yourself with an instructor. There's a Light house and National Park by the Naval base with great views of the bay. Balboa Park has a lot of museums and gardens. It's a full day. Old Town, more of an old time Mexican shopping and restaurant theme area. There's whale and dolphin boat tours. Plenty to do.