New Member From Sonoma County, California

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dgc357

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Sonoma County, CA, USA
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David
Last Name
Gregg
Hello all. I'm new here from Sonoma County, California. Looking forward to attending some meet ups and trips in my 1999 Chevy K1500. I've had this truck nearly 20 years and have put a decent amount of work into it over the years.

Swapped out the automatic trans for a 5 speed w/ granny low (NV4500) and just dropped a brand new GM L31 V8 into her this past month. Just put dual Odyssey batteries and a winch on, and after years of searching, finally found a color matching camper shell in decent shape for the right price and build out a simple sleeper set up. Yea, the paint sucks, but that makes it a lot less painful going through heavy brush. Looking forward to may more years of outdoor travel and adventure.

Put my name down as first on the list to buy a 2014 GX 460 that may work my be getting rid of, so I'll likely be building that out sometime over the next couple years.

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kunstmilch

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Member

Advocate II

1,597
Pomona, CA, USA
First Name
Erich
Last Name
Wise
Member #

29953

Ham/GMRS Callsign
GMRS call sign: WRFL229
Hello all. I'm new here from Sonoma County, California. Looking forward to attending some meet ups and trips in my 1999 Chevy K1500. I've had this truck nearly 20 years and have put a decent amount of work into it over the years.

Swapped out the automatic trans for a 5 speed w/ granny low (NV4500) and just dropped a brand new GM L31 V8 into her this past month. Just put dual Odyssey batteries and a winch on, and after years of searching, finally found a color matching camper shell in decent shape for the right price and build out a simple sleeper set up. Yea, the paint sucks, but that makes it a lot less painful going through heavy brush. Looking forward to may more years of outdoor travel and adventure.

Put my name down as first on the list to buy a 2014 GX 460 that my work my be getting rid of, so I'll likely be building that out sometime over the next couple years.

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Very cool, i dig our rig.
 
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trail_runn4r

US Rocky Mtn. Local Expert. Colorado: Denver Area
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Pathfinder III

4,815
Denver, CO, USA
First Name
Carlo
Last Name
Donzelli
Member #

16845

Hello all. I'm new here from Sonoma County, California. Looking forward to attending some meet ups and trips in my 1999 Chevy K1500. I've had this truck nearly 20 years and have put a decent amount of work into it over the years.

Swapped out the automatic trans for a 5 speed w/ granny low (NV4500) and just dropped a brand new GM L31 V8 into her this past month. Just put dual Odyssey batteries and a winch on, and after years of searching, finally found a color matching camper shell in decent shape for the right price and build out a simple sleeper set up. Yea, the paint sucks, but that makes it a lot less painful going through heavy brush. Looking forward to may more years of outdoor travel and adventure.

Put my name down as first on the list to buy a 2014 GX 460 that my work my be getting rid of, so I'll likely be building that out sometime over the next couple years.

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Welcome, David! Awesome rig.
 
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JaredThomsen

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Member III

3,509
Concord, Contra Costa County, California, United States
First Name
Jared
Last Name
Thomsen
Member #

43113

Hello all. I'm new here from Sonoma County, California. Looking forward to attending some meet ups and trips in my 1999 Chevy K1500. I've had this truck nearly 20 years and have put a decent amount of work into it over the years.

Swapped out the automatic trans for a 5 speed w/ granny low (NV4500) and just dropped a brand new GM L31 V8 into her this past month. Just put dual Odyssey batteries and a winch on, and after years of searching, finally found a color matching camper shell in decent shape for the right price and build out a simple sleeper set up. Yea, the paint sucks, but that makes it a lot less painful going through heavy brush. Looking forward to may more years of outdoor travel and adventure.

Put my name down as first on the list to buy a 2014 GX 460 that may work my be getting rid of, so I'll likely be building that out sometime over the next couple years.

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Hey David, thanks for introducing yourself, and welcome to Overland Bound from Contra Costa County!
 
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Contributor III

663
Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California, United States
First Name
Melanie
Last Name
Fivella
Hello all. I'm new here from Sonoma County, California. Looking forward to attending some meet ups and trips in my 1999 Chevy K1500. I've had this truck nearly 20 years and have put a decent amount of work into it over the years.

Swapped out the automatic trans for a 5 speed w/ granny low (NV4500) and just dropped a brand new GM L31 V8 into her this past month. Just put dual Odyssey batteries and a winch on, and after years of searching, finally found a color matching camper shell in decent shape for the right price and build out a simple sleeper set up. Yea, the paint sucks, but that makes it a lot less painful going through heavy brush. Looking forward to may more years of outdoor travel and adventure.

Put my name down as first on the list to buy a 2014 GX 460 that may work my be getting rid of, so I'll likely be building that out sometime over the next couple years.

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Hi from Healdsburg!!! Looking forward to meeting you!
 
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roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
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Off-Road Ranger I

3,507
Weir, TX, USA
First Name
Mike
Last Name
Roots
Member #

16968

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GMRS: WSGB862
Service Branch
USAF
Hello all. I'm new here from Sonoma County, California. Looking forward to attending some meet ups and trips in my 1999 Chevy K1500. I've had this truck nearly 20 years and have put a decent amount of work into it over the years.

Swapped out the automatic trans for a 5 speed w/ granny low (NV4500) and just dropped a brand new GM L31 V8 into her this past month. Just put dual Odyssey batteries and a winch on, and after years of searching, finally found a color matching camper shell in decent shape for the right price and build out a simple sleeper set up. Yea, the paint sucks, but that makes it a lot less painful going through heavy brush. Looking forward to may more years of outdoor travel and adventure.

Put my name down as first on the list to buy a 2014 GX 460 that may work my be getting rid of, so I'll likely be building that out sometime over the next couple years.

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Hello and welcome to the OB family.
 
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Contributor III

663
Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California, United States
First Name
Melanie
Last Name
Fivella
Hello all. I'm new here from Sonoma County, California. Looking forward to attending some meet ups and trips in my 1999 Chevy K1500. I've had this truck nearly 20 years and have put a decent amount of work into it over the years.

Swapped out the automatic trans for a 5 speed w/ granny low (NV4500) and just dropped a brand new GM L31 V8 into her this past month. Just put dual Odyssey batteries and a winch on, and after years of searching, finally found a color matching camper shell in decent shape for the right price and build out a simple sleeper set up. Yea, the paint sucks, but that makes it a lot less painful going through heavy brush. Looking forward to may more years of outdoor travel and adventure.

Put my name down as first on the list to buy a 2014 GX 460 that may work my be getting rid of, so I'll likely be building that out sometime over the next couple years.

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Hi looking forward to meeting you! I’m in Healdsburg too!
 

Speric

Rank VI
Launch Member

Advocate III

4,045
Santa Rosa, CA, USA
First Name
Eric
Last Name
Speric
Member #

18037

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KN6SCT
Hello all. I'm new here from Sonoma County, California. Looking forward to attending some meet ups and trips in my 1999 Chevy K1500. I've had this truck nearly 20 years and have put a decent amount of work into it over the years.

Swapped out the automatic trans for a 5 speed w/ granny low (NV4500) and just dropped a brand new GM L31 V8 into her this past month. Just put dual Odyssey batteries and a winch on, and after years of searching, finally found a color matching camper shell in decent shape for the right price and build out a simple sleeper set up. Yea, the paint sucks, but that makes it a lot less painful going through heavy brush. Looking forward to may more years of outdoor travel and adventure.

Put my name down as first on the list to buy a 2014 GX 460 that may work my be getting rid of, so I'll likely be building that out sometime over the next couple years.
Welcome! We have regular monthly meet-ups every 3rd Saturday of the month in Rohnert Park. This month we will be learning how to repair a punctured tire. Mixed in all that are trips planned by local members too. Hope to see you there!
 

Ken M

Rank IV
Member

Traveler III

1,210
Napa, CA, USA
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Miller
Member #

26661

Hello all. I'm new here from Sonoma County, California. Looking forward to attending some meet ups and trips in my 1999 Chevy K1500. I've had this truck nearly 20 years and have put a decent amount of work into it over the years.

Swapped out the automatic trans for a 5 speed w/ granny low (NV4500) and just dropped a brand new GM L31 V8 into her this past month. Just put dual Odyssey batteries and a winch on, and after years of searching, finally found a color matching camper shell in decent shape for the right price and build out a simple sleeper set up. Yea, the paint sucks, but that makes it a lot less painful going through heavy brush. Looking forward to may more years of outdoor travel and adventure.

Put my name down as first on the list to buy a 2014 GX 460 that may work my be getting rid of, so I'll likely be building that out sometime over the next couple years.

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Hello David! Welcome, I hope to see you at some meetups and out on the trail !

Ken
 

JackAttack

Rank V
Launch Member

Advocate II

1,704
Ripley QLD, Australia
First Name
Jack
Last Name
Fredericks
Member #

7566

Welcome to the crew mate! Probably won't meet you in person since I'm across the pacific but I look forward to seeing where you go and what you do!
 

Kent R

OB Executive Director
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Pathfinder III

5,200
El Dorado, Ca
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Reynolds
Member #

1632

Ham/GMRS Callsign
K6KNT
Service Branch
Retired Firefighter
Hello all. I'm new here from Sonoma County, California. Looking forward to attending some meet ups and trips in my 1999 Chevy K1500. I've had this truck nearly 20 years and have put a decent amount of work into it over the years.

Swapped out the automatic trans for a 5 speed w/ granny low (NV4500) and just dropped a brand new GM L31 V8 into her this past month. Just put dual Odyssey batteries and a winch on, and after years of searching, finally found a color matching camper shell in decent shape for the right price and build out a simple sleeper set up. Yea, the paint sucks, but that makes it a lot less painful going through heavy brush. Looking forward to may more years of outdoor travel and adventure.

Put my name down as first on the list to buy a 2014 GX 460 that may work my be getting rid of, so I'll likely be building that out sometime over the next couple years.

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Welcome to Overland Bound
A great local contact is @Speric who organizes the local meet up in Rohnert Park.
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If you have any questions don't hesitate to message me, hopefully I can get you going in the right direction. @Kent R or Kent@OverlandBound.com
 

Michael Golden

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Explorer I

4,240
Tampa Fl
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Michael
Last Name
Golden
Member #

28987

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KG4BCN
Service Branch
U.S. Army
Hello all. I'm new here from Sonoma County, California. Looking forward to attending some meet ups and trips in my 1999 Chevy K1500. I've had this truck nearly 20 years and have put a decent amount of work into it over the years.

Swapped out the automatic trans for a 5 speed w/ granny low (NV4500) and just dropped a brand new GM L31 V8 into her this past month. Just put dual Odyssey batteries and a winch on, and after years of searching, finally found a color matching camper shell in decent shape for the right price and build out a simple sleeper set up. Yea, the paint sucks, but that makes it a lot less painful going through heavy brush. Looking forward to may more years of outdoor travel and adventure.

Put my name down as first on the list to buy a 2014 GX 460 that may work my be getting rid of, so I'll likely be building that out sometime over the next couple years.

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Welcome to the overland bound community. Glad to have you join us.