Moving to the Pomona/Chino Hills area, need advice from locals!

[KrisHorton]

Hey folks, just took a job with a company located in the City of Industry and will be moving down there in the next month.

Does anyone know a nice area with affordable appartments? I'm only looking for a studio or 1 bedroom that is close to work (f***ing hate freeways.) The place is RIGHT off of the 60 freeway though. Ideally, I'd want a garage or I'll have to leave the Chevelle with my parents...

Any info would be great. Even a nudge in the right direction would be good. I don't know the area too well...

Thanks!

Kris Horton

[socalfandabodys]

Some nice areas around here are Diamond Bar located right off the 60 and this is kind of a drive, but a newly developed city is Fontana. Lots of new holmes and apartments

[34X2Camaro]

I am near the 60 and the 15. There are some brand new apartments off of the 15 a couple of miles south of the 60. I don't know how much they cost or if that's too far for you. Just stay away from living in Pomona, that is a ghetto. A lot of areas in Chino are nice but I don't know of any apartments.

[Budnik Wheels]

Kris, welcome to the area! The area around the 60 and the 15 are relatively inexpensive when compared to where I am (Huntington Beach).
You should be able to get a decently priced place, but don't know of too many studios that have garages as well. We have two bedroom places where I am at and they are 1360 each, which include garages.
I'm sure you'll be able to find something. I usually check apartments.com, or the local News Paper's website.

If you are going to be at the Winter Nationals, come by the Nitto booth Sunday, I'll most likely be hanging out. Would really like to meet you.

[Bill Howell]

Kris,
I can not tell you anything about the area but :icon996: on the new job. I hope everything works out for you.

[socalfandabodys]

Hey Jon,
I will be down at the winter nats. I saw your blue camaro there last year. Very awesome car. I got some free tickets through my army recruiter and I get to meet Schumaker :yeah: . maybe I will see you down there

[PAI Racing]

I'd recommend the Spearmint Rhino in the City of Industry as a great place to spend your new pay checks.

[zbugger]

I agree with Diamond Bar. Very nice area and the best part is the little racing center off the 60. The area didn't look too bad when I was there. Pomona on the other hand could do better. I guess I'll talk at you later then Kris.

[Steve1968LS2]

Hey folks, just took a job with a company located in the City of Industry and will be moving down there in the next month.

Does anyone know a nice area with affordable appartments? I'm only looking for a studio or 1 bedroom that is close to work (f***ing hate freeways.) The place is RIGHT off of the 60 freeway though. Ideally, I'd want a garage or I'll have to leave the Chevelle with my parents...

Any info would be great. Even a nudge in the right direction would be good. I don't know the area too well...

Thanks!

Kris Horton

Wow, thats right down the street from me :)

PM me and I will give you my phone number.. we need to talk!!

[Steve1968LS2]

I'd recommend the Spearmint Rhino in the City of Industry as a great place to spend your new pay checks.

After Vegas and Tampa all of our strip clubs suck.. in the bad way.. ;)

[c.schulz]

Congrats on the new job Kris!! To bad things didnt work out here for ya.Must say it was very nice meeting you.
Chris

[Poltergeist]

Are you going to be bringing your Elky? I'm not that far from C.O.I. Let me know when you get down here. :attn:

[KrisHorton]

Chris,
It was great meeting you as well. I think this job in CA will be my best bet for now, but that isn't to say GM isn't in my future. I enjoyed meeting everyone there and know I would enjoy working with them someday.

Steve, Jon and the other CA guys, we'll definitely have to meet up sometime. I can't express how happy I am at the prospect of having people to hook up with at car shows and BS about cars with!

Poltergeist,
I think I'll be leaving the El Camino here in Ridgecrest. It looks like I might be buying a newer car in the coming weeks and I will be leaving the El Camino with my parents. My dad loves the car, so I know it will be in great hands. Who knows though, I might bring it if all else fails. I just wanted something more practical (relatively speaking) and a bit safer for all the times I visit home. Lots of trips up and down 395 in my future looks like...

Thanks for the advice so far. Found a place in Chino Hills that I'm considering. It's expensive, but has a garage and all the bells and whistles, so it might be worth it!

Kris

[ProdigyCustoms]

A little bird told me this is a pretty cool gig, Congratulations Kris.

Steve, Mons Venus is something else isn't it?

[Martin71RS]

Kris, congrats on the new job!!

Martin

[Larry Callahan]

Congrats on the new job. We will have to hook up some time. I drive by there all the time.

[Steve1968LS2]

A little bird told me this is a pretty cool gig, Congratulations Kris.

Steve, Mons Venus is something else isn't it?

I was thinking more like Olympic Garden.. :worship:

[Zefhix]

I was thinking more like Olympic Garden.. :worship:

What, you guys have one of those out there too? Is it two stories there as well? ;)

[KrisHorton]

Strip clubs eh? This might just work out afterall. ;)

Still looking at apartments, but there is one in Chino Hills with a garage that sounds mighty nice. Looks like I'm buying my new daily driver tonight...I'll have to post some pics.

Kris

[Steve1968LS2]

What, you guys have one of those out there too? Is it two stories there as well? ;)

We don't have jack out here.. the they did lift the ban on lap dances in LA.. :bananna2:

Not that I go to these establishments but people talk.. :smoke:

[Steve1968LS2]

Strip clubs eh? This might just work out afterall. ;)

Still looking at apartments, but there is one in Chino Hills with a garage that sounds mighty nice. Looks like I'm buying my new daily driver tonight...I'll have to post some pics.

Kris

You will be about 15 miles from my place.. I have a truck so if you need help moving stuff around just give me a shout..

[Zefhix]

We don't have jack out here.. the they did lift the ban on lap dances in LA.. :bananna2:

Not that I go to these establishments but people talk.. :smoke:

That's funny Steve! I grew up in the San Fernando Valley and the only strip joint I remember is Bob's Classy Lady :D

[zbugger]

I know of one club in Pomona, but I'm not sure it's still open. Kinda dirty, but still cool. I better not mention the name, or the girl that "had her fun" with me....

[Boyd]

so what's the new job? Inquiring minds want to know......

CONGRATS!!!

[DJ Mabe]

Congrats Kris. Now get busy on my project:3gears: Finding a place to live or a car to drive isn't that important is it? ;) Congratulations!

Derrick

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Congrats on the new job, Kris!! I knew it would work out. The little birdie paid me a visit also, this should be an awesome job for ya. Good luck!

[OHCbird]

Sounds like that little bird has a big mouth! (JK- don't get your panties in a knot if it's you).

Kris- good luck & keep up the hard work; As I'm sure there are good things in your future (besides strip joints, which are WAAAAY better overseas. Trust me- I'm a sailor)

PS- ever do any 1st gen Firebirds? 68s?

[yody]

whats with all the secrets?

[Robluvcars]

We don't have jack out here.. the they did lift the ban on lap dances in LA.. :bananna2:

Not that I go to these establishments but people talk.. :smoke:

If "out here" means Inland Empire, and not A.H., here are a few places:
"Deja Vu" in Montclair, "Spearmint Rhino" in Rialto, "Flesh" in San Bernardino, "Hustler" in Redlands, plus all the clubs in C.O.I.
Congrats on the new job and relocation! You may want to consider Corona, as its next to Chino Hills (just souteast), and generally speaking, slightly cheaper. The 15, 91, and 71 freeways all run right thru it. I rented an apartment that had single car garages, in Corona, near Serfas Club and Green River, just east of the Serfas Club park. Nice place and area. Be prepared to spend a lot of time in your car, regardless of where you live, as "L.A." traffic really does suck.

P.S. After visiting your gallery at your website, I sent you an email (a few days ago) in which I requested info about the cost of you doing a rendering for me; however, I understand thats probably not a priorty right now, but let me know when you get settled in.

Robert

[KrisHorton]

Got some pics of my new beater. I think this one will make sitting in traffic not so bad!

:drive1:

Kris

[ProdigyCustoms]

DAMNNNNNN! You go boy!

[Martin71RS]

No way Kris, are you serious bout the stang??? they cost about $60.000 here!!

[Steve1968LS2]

Got some pics of my new beater. I think this one will make sitting in traffic not so bad!

:drive1:

Kris

Can I have a ride in it??? :D

Stick or auto????

[mdprovee]

WOW I wish my beater looked so good. Congrats on the new job.

Mike

[Milow68]

Way to go on the move Kris! I think after we chatted last month you needed the move!!!!! :bananna2:
By the way nice beater!
Brad

[KrisHorton]

Sure Steve, we'll go cruisin. It's an auto though. Personally I prefer the auto for the LA area. A manual would be fun, but from everything I've heard, the auto is actually a bit quicker than the manual.

Kris

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Nice looking 'stang, Kris!! I love the color.

[1970cuda]

cool you bought me a parts car. congrates

[Steve N 69 69 69]

Hey, I dont have my Thomas guide in front of me, but Glendora is a nice residential city, and just about 10 miles north of Industry.
Theres lots of appartments there,and reasonablly priced houses with garages to rent . My project lived in one for 2 years, at my buddys house there. lots of hot rodders, pretty girls, and nice folks too. plus its 5 min. from Pomona Drag strip / swap meet.
If your still looking, thats where I'd go. I'm 20 min. west, in Pasadena.
Later

[DarkBuddha]

Got some pics of my new beater. I think this one will make sitting in traffic not so bad!

:drive1:

Kris
Welcome to the dark blue (oval) side... cheers on the new job too.


BTW, for you strip club fans, I've got a million stories about Tampa strip clubs... Mons Venus, the Doll House, 2001 Odyssey, Seven Seas, Deja Vu, Diamonds, etc. I went to community college with so many strippers in the early '90s, it wasn't even funny... the number of free shows and lap dances I was offered is frightening. It's almost too bad I was actually a nice guy at the core, 'cause I could've been the :evil: .

[JamesJ]

Depending on your style you can get a hanger at the Chino old airforce base. We just got one with small living quarters but it will work for what we want it for, lots of room for cars!