Speed shops we MUST visit in the Los Angeles area?

[Moabdude]

Me and my friend are planning a trip to LA for the end of April, beginning of May. Frist we go the the Super Chevy show in Richmond, VA.
Than we fly to LA. We sure want to go to the Long Beach Swap meet.

Any pro-touring shops in LA we must visit during our trip?

please give me some advise.

thanks
Bram
the Netherlands

[thedugan]

Well its not PT, but how about Boyds shop?

[Summerboy]

Hey Moabdude, I'll go with you!

[vp23271]

http://www.socalcarculture.com/

The link above will give you a heads up on what's happening, where and when. Select the "Event" button for car show info.

Also try "Cars & Coffee" and "Donut Derelicts"
http://www.carsandcoffee.info/
http://www.donutderelicts.com/

[Damn True]

Well its not PT, but how about Boyds shop?


Might be quiet.


I'd go to So-Cal Speed Shop.

[vp23271]

Maybe check this place out too.
Peterson Auto Museum
http://www.petersen.org/

[Rolling_Thunder]

not pro touring but first weekend in May is the Spring Fling at woodley park in the valley. this is the biggest mopar show on the west coast.

[CarlC]

Though not PT, Hawaii Racing in Simi Valley and Performance Auto Wholesale in Chatsworth have pretty good showrooms.

[Damn True]

I'd go see Moon Ind. as well.

[J2speedandcustom]

Gotta stop here Troy is awesome! - http://www.hollywoodhotrods.com/AboutHHR.htm

[chicane67]

Sure... why not go see the God father of the Corvette, the Camaro and of Pro-Touring, 20 years before it was called Pro-Touring.

http://www.guldstrand.com/

[vp23271]

Sure... why not go see the God father of the Corvette, the Camaro and of Pro-Touring, 20 years before it was called Pro-Touring.

http://www.guldstrand.com/

I need to go check that place out too!

[chicane67]

Hey... vp. Is the Electric Chair still open down the street from the HB pier ??

[Moabdude]

Guys, I did some research. What about these:

DW motorsports in Corona
Barry White in Corona
ICON Engineering Inc. in Hawthorne
Street Concepts in Huntington Beach
West Coast Street Rods in Huntington Beach
Best of show coachworks in San Marcos
PURE VISION in Simi Valley? all pro touring shops right?

any others?

[Martin71RS]

Bram....got some room in your suitcase? I'll hold my belly and try to fold into it ;-)

[CraigMorrison]

ICON does re-pop FJ40 vehicles. Very cool though.

Two not to miss- NHRA museum and the Peterson Museum!

[Samckitt]

Maybe check this place out too.
Peterson Auto Museum
http://www.petersen.org/

I went there a few years ago & wasn't overly impressed with it. And I thought it was expensive to get in.

Performance Automotive Warehouse was pretty neat.
http://www.pawinc.com/WillCall.html

[CraigMorrison]

Might be quiet.


I'd go to So-Cal Speed Shop.

The shop is still open and there are no plans for it to close. If nothing else, stop by and show your support!

[novanutcase]

Ironworks speed and Kustom!

John

[CarlC]

If you're going to Guldstrand you might as well go to Hollywood Hotrods. They are only a few kilometers apart.

In one day, easily, depending on what time you start and where you are staying. Los Angeles traffic can be a .......:

Hawaii Racing
PAW
Hollywood Hotrods
Guldstrand
Bob's Big Boy

Make it a Friday visit then go to Bob's Big Boy in Toluca Lake for an early dinner. They usually have a great Cruise-in every Friday night.

[vp23271]

Hey... vp. Is the Electric Chair still open down the street from the HB pier ??

Yup, it's their!
Main St (PCH and H.B. Pier area) is a great way to waste an afternoon! Nothing better than sitting outside on the sidewalk patio with good food and good drink while soaking up some rays!