Lonestar Throwdown anyone? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cornerstone · 02-25-2018, 01:39 AM

So I debated back and forth several times because of the potential for heavy rain and also taking a Saturday off from my furniture business during tax refund season (when its Christmas in the ghetto), to make the 7 hour round trip ride to go see whats all the hub bub about the Lonestar throwdown, in Conroe, Texas. Well worth the trip for sure, I saw several members trucks from the forum, and they look even better in person. One of the cool things about seeing so many I was able to narrow my favorite color choices for my 72 project. I also got a bunch of great interior ideas as well. Once I re-learn how to post a picture again I will share some of my personal highlights. How about a roll call of board members who were there also?

**Jason Banks** · 02-25-2018, 07:54 AM

I went at 8:00 am Saturday morning. I happened to be south of Houston for work on Friday and finished early so I went to south Houston to help a friend put his truck back together. He had a full respray done last week to be ready for the show.

I ran through the show in about 2 hours looking at mostly 67-72 trucks and vendors and I was gone by 9:45 because I needed to be home. It was great to see the variety of styles and different quality of builds. While my truck might be a steel wheeled, stock height, longbed, I came away appreciating how clean and well sorted it is....ha.

I think my favorite things were seeing the C30 camper in person and the Turbo Diesel bare metal C10 with the turbo and the exhaust poking through the hood.

I bought an umbrella on the way there because it was pouring and got there and didn't really need it.

1badmonza · 02-25-2018, 09:39 AM

I was there from about 9-11 am. Pretty muddy but got to see a lot of sweet ride out there. Made the trip also to pick up my new 20” Billet Specialties Vintecs. So yes it was a good trip! A few of my favorites!
https://www.flickr.com/gp/150687579@N02/HJmm9B
https://www.flickr.com/gp/150687579@N02/0Xz409
https://www.flickr.com/gp/150687579@N02/S8563z
https://www.flickr.com/gp/150687579@N02/P79x6p

02-25-2018, 01:39 AM	#1
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Lonestar Throwdown anyone? So I debated back and forth several times because of the potential for heavy rain and also taking a Saturday off from my furniture business during tax refund season (when its Christmas in the ghetto), to make the 7 hour round trip ride to go see whats all the hub bub about the Lonestar throwdown, in Conroe, Texas. Well worth the trip for sure, I saw several members trucks from the forum, and they look even better in person. One of the cool things about seeing so many I was able to narrow my favorite color choices for my 72 project. I also got a bunch of great interior ideas as well. Once I re-learn how to post a picture again I will share some of my personal highlights. How about a roll call of board members who were there also?

02-25-2018, 07:54 AM	#2
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,517	Re: Lonestar Throwdown anyone? I went at 8:00 am Saturday morning. I happened to be south of Houston for work on Friday and finished early so I went to south Houston to help a friend put his truck back together. He had a full respray done last week to be ready for the show. I ran through the show in about 2 hours looking at mostly 67-72 trucks and vendors and I was gone by 9:45 because I needed to be home. It was great to see the variety of styles and different quality of builds. While my truck might be a steel wheeled, stock height, longbed, I came away appreciating how clean and well sorted it is....ha. I think my favorite things were seeing the C30 camper in person and the Turbo Diesel bare metal C10 with the turbo and the exhaust poking through the hood. I bought an umbrella on the way there because it was pouring and got there and didn't really need it.

02-25-2018, 09:39 AM	#3
1badmonza Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Sulphur, Louisiana Posts: 42	Re: Lonestar Throwdown anyone? I was there from about 9-11 am. Pretty muddy but got to see a lot of sweet ride out there. Made the trip also to pick up my new 20” Billet Specialties Vintecs. So yes it was a good trip! A few of my favorites! https://www.flickr.com/gp/150687579@N02/HJmm9B https://www.flickr.com/gp/150687579@N02/0Xz409 https://www.flickr.com/gp/150687579@N02/S8563z https://www.flickr.com/gp/150687579@N02/P79x6p __________________ 1968 C10, 5.3 with 4L60, 2600 Circle D converter, all CPP suspension with big brakes, 4.5-7 drop, 20" Billet Specialties Vintec wheels all around, AC with Jam and ready to CRUISE!



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