jovial_cynic Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I've lived up in the Olympia area for most of my life, and I've decided that living near my wife's family (with the extended family -- great for my three young daughters) would be a good idea. I recently applied for a job with my current employer down in that area, and I found out today that I landed the job. So... moving down to Fresno! Or at least near Fresno, anyway. Somewhere between Fresno and Visalia. Anyhow, there's going to be another California 510 here in the next month or so. Figured I'd give fair warning! Quote Link to comment
ichorid Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 thats not california, thats Methxas. DONT MESS WITH METHXAS! :P good luck on the job and move. Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I spent many a summer in Visalia with my grandparents. Not much there back then. Just a bunch of farmers. Both my grandparents are buried at the Visalia cemetery. Stop by and say hi for me when you get there.:D Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 That's close to Fresneck! Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 if you are near visalia go see Vernon at Raver Motorsports. He knows a good deal about 510 stuff Quote Link to comment
jovial_cynic Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I think we'll actually end up living in Dinuba, which is right between Fresno and Visalia. But good to know. Raver Motorsports, eh? I'll have to check it out. Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 yeah if you can go see him. He does have a shop and is a good tuner and good with Nitrous and other fabrication and race stuff. I know he does a lot of drag race and bonneville salt flat stuff. On top of this he is a nice person Quote Link to comment
72 327 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 (edited) Yes this Mexican Ville for sure.....if you dont speak Spanish you are not going to last long in Dinuba if you are near visalia go see Vernon at Raver Motorsports. He knows a good deal about 510 stuff Vern's been closed for like 2-3 years. Only helps out friends, shops still there, but not taken any new customers. Thats where I got my Z motor from (one of his salt flat car spares). He is a Nurse now. Only doing stuff part time. Welcome to the area. Let us know when you get here we can get together. Edited October 23, 2009 by 72 327 Quote Link to comment
jovial_cynic Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 My in-laws (white folks) have been in Dinuba for years and have been doing pretty well. I'm half-korean, but I get mistaken for Mexican all the time, so I'm sure I'll blend in alright. ha. Looks like my start-date for work is November 30th, so I'll be there in 5 weeks. We'll start out living with my in-laws until we secure a house or something, and we'll be within five minutes of the Dinuba WalMart, if that gives anybody an idea. Of course, Dinuba is pretty small... I guess everything there is within 5 minutes of that WalMart. Quote Link to comment
b210in Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 good to hear, fresno area is pretty nice. i think it's time for a central valley ratsun meet! Quote Link to comment
angliagt Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I used to go down to Visalia all the time in the early '70's. Back then it was 3-5 miles from Hwy 99 to the edge of town,& Bookout Datsun was one of the first businesses you saw. I also have a Cousin who lives in Ivanhoe.It used to be a nice little town.Went back a few years ago - bars on the windows of most of the businesses. - Doug Quote Link to comment
denveratsun Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Man...your talkin about my old stompin grounds there! If you want some REALLY...REALLY...good mexican food (among the massive amount of Mexican restaurants there it takes more to be really good:) just let me know...I can recommend a couple...and if you ever want a 521 to fix up, there is a pretty clean looking one that has been sitting in the same field since I was in grade school...thats been a while!!!:lol: Still...glad to hear that you are moving for good reasons, that usually means that something good is happening!:cool: Quote Link to comment
intense 620 Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 a major plus is there are always a few great runs up there!!!:lol: Quote Link to comment
jovial_cynic Posted November 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 TWO MORE WEEKS! Just about finished packing everything in the garage, getting it all ready to stuff into the uHaul. Hope it all fits! I sure do look forward to endless sunny (albiet usually HAZY) weather. I'll probably get a LOT more work done that way. Quote Link to comment
djlotus Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 fresno area is pretty nice. Really? What're you smoking? Granted I haven't lived out there for about 2 years, but still. I still have family out in Fresno so next time I'm out there I'm gonna have to meet some of you central valley guys. Quote Link to comment
jefe de jefes Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 so where's your new job? Quote Link to comment
jovial_cynic Posted November 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 The office is close to the Fresno Heart/Surgical Hospital, but my job will have me driving around most of the time, all over Fresno, likely. Although I might be driving as far south as Visalia with my job. Not entirely sure yet what my area of responsibility will be. I believe I'll be living in Reedley, most likely. Quote Link to comment
jovial_cynic Posted November 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 24 hours until drive time. Driving a 26-foot uHaul, towing the 510, and following the Dodge minivan from Washington to California. I'm not confident that the 510 is entirely weather proof; I plan to TAPE (with heavy duty packaging tape) areas of concern, and strip the tape off when I get down there. I'm going to paint the thing anyway, so I'm not worried about what the paint might do. Taping the trunk lid down (no weather seal, and the rain-tracks currently cause water to spill INSIDE the trunk; no good), and bungee-cording the rear pop-out windows shut (they don't currently have brackets to clamp onto), and maybe the front cowl... and that should do it, I believe. :: crosses fingers :: Quote Link to comment
purple Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Let me know when you reach Redding CA. 5303564745, I'll be working 7-4 at Walmart every day till turkey day. Quote Link to comment
FujiyamaMama Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Hey I'll be passing through there for Turkey Day! Quote Link to comment
Guest 510kamikazifreak Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Bet you are excited and nervous about the move? Have a fun road trip:cool: Quote Link to comment
purple Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Hey I'll be passing through there for Turkey Day! Feel free to call too. If I'm at work I can't answer the phone so just drive around the back of Walmart to the tire and lube shop. If I'm off me and my 3 little hellians will be happy to say hi. Quote Link to comment
FujiyamaMama Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Feel free to call too. If I'm at work I can't answer the phone so just drive around the back of Walmart to the tire and lube shop. If I'm off me and my 3 little hellians will be happy to say hi. Aww I meant Dinuba lol Quote Link to comment
purple Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Oops:lol: Quote Link to comment
sdsurf Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Fresno? At least you'll be in the junkyard capital of the world... Quote Link to comment
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