South HOW Apr 12

[gr8goose82]

i just did a new thread to eliminate any confusion


i will be up by 8 am so if you show up before that, you'll have to wait


OK EVERYONE,THE SOUTHERN HOW AT MY PLACE IS GOING TO BE SATURDAY APRIL 12. SO PLEASE COME ON OUT AND JOIN US. ONE AGAIN WE HAVE MORE THAN ENOUGH PROPERTY FOR EVERYONE. WE CAN EVEN WORK ON THREE TRUCKS AT A TIME INSIDE THE SHOP. WE'VE GOT ABOUT A 1/2ACRE OF LAND THAT IS PAVED. AND FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT WANT TO STAY, WE'VE GOT 5 EXTRA BEDS, 5 COUCHES, THREE UNUSED SHOWERS, AND FOR THE FUN, OUR BASEMENT IS THE PERFECT PARTY PLACE, WE'VE GOT A BIG SCREEN, SURROUND SOUND, STEREO, AND BEST OF ALL A POOL TABLE. SO SERIOUSLY COME ON OUT AND HAVE SOME FUN, EVEN IF YOU JUST WANT TO COME LATE TO HANG OUT. HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU THERE.


ALSO, JUST TO LET EVERYONE KNOW, HERE IS THE ADDRESS FOR THIS HOW AND MY PHONE NUMBER IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
3863 EAST DOGWOOD AVENUE
PARKER, CO 80134

PH: 303-908-0277

MATT

[gr8goose82]

Hey also, you guys should post up to let me know the things you need and want to get done, i'm sure we got the toolsfor everything, but just in case i need to what what we don't have equiptment for.

Here is a list of tools we curently have in my shop:
-industrial air compressor
-small air compressor
-paint sprayer
-all hand we could need (including 2 chain wrenches)
-spring compressors
-a couple of drills, sawzalls, grinders
-2 creepers
-2 welders
-bench grinder
-chop saw
-drill press
-press
-2 3-ton floor jacks
-industrial air gun
-engine hoist and mount
-pipe bender (old school style)
-2 or 3 220v outlets in shop
-3 220v extension cords(20ft, 50ft, 100ft)
-and much more

things i have personally done in the shop:
-complete engine overhaul and rebuild
-engine swaps
-basic maintnance
-suspension work
-paint and body work
-fabing steel products
- and much more i can't think of right now



basically guys, if you can't do it in my shop, i don't know if it can be done

[fjcruzer]

Damn that looks like a good time! Unfortunately, unless I lose my mind, I'll be in Moab that weekend :D

[Taco_Man]

No your going to lose your mind and come party. J/K Good post Matt. Call me later I may need you to still get that steel.

[fondigley]

If this is anything like the last HOW, this is gonna be off the hook.

You got an RTI ramp? Would make things interesting.

I would really like to extend my gas line. Mainly just to save people from wasting there breath telling me the door is open. And fix the minor rubbing I get with the front wheels. Pretty minor shit, if you ask me.

[ike]

I am hoping to make it. I may need to have a set of sliders welded on if i do not get around to having that done by then.

[gr8goose82]

If this is anything like the last HOW, this is gonna be off the hook.

You got an RTI ramp? Would make things interesting.

I would really like to extend my gas line. Mainly just to save people from wasting there breath telling me the door is open. And fix the minor rubbing I get with the front wheels. Pretty minor shit, if you ask me.

i hope that we can make it better than the last HOW, i've got the space and some great neighbors that just won't care

i don't have an RTI ramp, but it wouldn't be hard to get something like that set up here, we got more than enough shit lying around and places to put one

and i can easily fix your rubbing prob, i did it on my truck recently. and i didn't even need to cut a hole in anything, it just took a little grinding:)

[extremepaint]

i got a whole crap load of work to do to my truck like the timing belt is due, i got some do it your self cbi sliders that need to be welded up, and my steering rack bushing need to come out and my inner tie rod end is getting a little loose.

hopefully i can get some of this done before then, or i'll save it for a later date and just give you guys a hand for the time being, but if im in the area i'll be there for sure!

[Lysmachia]

Anyone have a trailer and is willing to tow tippy down and back? I'll pay gas. Then we could do the chop and prep the engine bay for the engine...

[gr8goose82]

Anyone have a trailer and is willing to tow tippy down and back? I'll pay gas. Then we could do the chop and prep the engine bay for the engine...

we got a few trailers and a lot of trucks, if you want, i can talk to my parents and maybe one of them could run and pick it up for you, you could even do the engine here if you want

[fondigley]

Anyone have a trailer and is willing to tow tippy down and back? I'll pay gas. Then we could do the chop and prep the engine bay for the engine...



Trailer it for sure. Matt says he can hook it up. I am surprised we can't get someone up our to way hook you up.

And I am sure we can flex it out somewhere on your property. A few acres and our crew will get stupid no matter what. Can't wait for this shit show.

[Lysmachia]

Well the other thing is I need to get all the parts together and I am not sure I have enough $$ yet (or by the 12th) but we'll see! It would truly be cool to do all that at the HOW South!

[Asha'man]

I may have to work that day (first weekend I've worked in over three years, go fucking figure), but if not I'm totally there! It's about fifteen minutes away, halfway to the gf's house. Perfect location!

[Avsfreak1234]

I dont know if I will be able to take the day off work or be willing to drive that far...but I do have a friend with a 21' flatbed that we could get tippy on. maybe I could get him to drive and stop in longmont on the way...

[DriftinCO]

I'm gonna be in Moab that weekend...nah nah nah...

Like I get to go every other weekend...I haven't been there in over two years...no wonder my blood pressure is high, my cholesterol is high, my hair is turning grey, and I can' remember shet...oh wait, I'm just getting old...

Never mind.

What were we talking about?

Oh look, a duck.

[Blowntaco]

Where's a duck??? I didn't see no duck

[devinsixtyseven]

Yanno, snowboarding season is about hashed out...

I'll be there :xpimp:.

[DriftinCO]

Wow, I guess the duck scared everyone becuse it was shur quiet on this thread for a while...until D67 posted.

I need more coffee.

[poorboyota26]

Anyone have a trailer and is willing to tow tippy down and back? I'll pay gas. Then we could do the chop and prep the engine bay for the engine...

I can bring the SUB it's a 3/4 ton beast. We could fit four people and throw parts and stuff in the back as well. It gets like 8 miles a gallon though I'll put in the first 75 bucks and we could go from there ha ha ( should get you to parker for that much)

I just don't have a Trailer. If anyone in Longmont might have one that would help w/ gas and all. Otherwise I can pick one up down here in the Denver area if someone has one to lend.

[Lysmachia]

Thanks for the offer. Progect tippy is on hold till I secure a new job/more funding. Why am I post whoring. I need to go over to monster! (A gal has to take a break now and then)

[gr8goose82]

sorry to hear that Molly, everything will work out for you. when this HOW comes around, you can check everything out and decide if you just want to bring it out on a later date or not. my place is always open, just ask "taco man"

[Taco_Man]

Yep thanks for the help once again and look forward to seeing you on the trail with that damn rig of yours. By the way go get a damn alignment shit. :xsmash:

[gr8goose82]

Yep thanks for the help once again and look forward to seeing you on the trail with that damn rig of yours. By the way go get a damn alignment shit. :xsmash:

it drives fine for me, i guess i don't drive it too much, but i'm used to it and why pay money to fix it when i'll just mess it up again in a few days.

[Lysmachia]

VWFast60 has offered his trailer. So I am in a wait and see pattern in terms of fundage and job. Right now I need to put any money towards liVing expenses. SO my dream of having the engine and and the back bobbed might not make it before May, but miracles do happen. Again thank you to ALL of you for your support and validation in what I'm going through. Oh and a HUGE public thanks to Troy. He's been amazing to me through this.... and I'm driving his other car - AND WHAT MAN LENDS HIS CAR TO HIS GIRL LONG TERM??? :D

[Taco_Man]

A good one. IDK I would never let my wife drive my truck long term so he is a better man then me.

[gr8goose82]

A good one. IDK I would never let my wife drive my truck long term so he is a better man then me.

x2

AND WHAT MAN LENDS HIS CAR TO HIS GIRL LONG TERM??? :D

i have but it's nots really by choice, i don't have a liscence and she don't have a car, so we kinda have to help each other out

[gr8goose82]

hey just to let everyone know, kids are more than welcome to come, we have more than enough things for them to do here, plus my kids will be here too. so bring on the youngins

[Taco_Man]

SLIDERS for me. Son and wife need a step and I need some armor...

[numb_fingers]

I'm going to try to be there

[fabjunkie]

I might come down if we get in and unloaded early enough. Said something to the wife and she's down. Anyone else's better half coming?

[numb_fingers]

Yeah my girlfriend might

[Taco_Man]

I might come down if we get in and unloaded early enough. Said something to the wife and she's down. Anyone else's better half coming?

No but the son is coming with me.

[FattyB]

Trying to get the wifey down for a couple of hours to meet everyone, have a beer or two

[gr8goose82]

both the wife and the kids will be here, so please somebody bring them some company or i'll never hear the end of it :eek:

[Taco_Man]

I will keep her company... :xdevil:

J/K

[gr8goose82]

I will keep her company... :xdevil:

J/K

yeah, yeah, yeah. you can try. i know eric will keep the kids entertained though

[numb_fingers]

I skimmed through the whole thread and didn't see a address or time.

[gr8goose82]

I skimmed through the whole thread and didn't see a address or time.

check the first thread for the address, it's in blue, and a time is whenever

[gr8goose82]

bump, just thought i'd keep the thread going. Hope to see everyone that time, make it out for this

[spindleshanks]

I wish I could make this one. Looks like you'll have to find a surrogate drunken idiot!

[ike]

that shouldnt be to hard to do.

[spindleshanks]

are you volunteering for the position?

[gr8goose82]

I wish I could make this one. Looks like you'll have to find a surrogate drunken idiot!

me

are you volunteering for the position?

YES, YES I AM!!! :xdevil: :xbeer1: :xbeer3:
and just to all of you know, i already called it so :neener: :neener: :neener:

[ike]

I wish i could, but they scheduled me at work, so unless i can find someone to cover the shift i wont be able to make it.

[Lysmachia]

I wish i could, but they scheduled me at work, so unless i can find someone to cover the shift i wont be able to make it.

Oh man that smarts!!! We'll I'll cross my fingers for ya!

[gr8goose82]

Oh man that smarts!!! We'll I'll cross my fingers for ya!

x2

[ike]

yeah, i am thinking about going for an adventure and taking Mr. Ugly if i have the day off. I am sure it will be his longest drive in quite some time.

[poorboyota26]

I gotta work on the green machine it needs to be in condition to sell soon and i don't think that there are many people who would buy it in it's current condition.

[gr8goose82]

I gotta work on the green machine it needs to be in condition to sell soon and i don't think that there are many people who would buy it in it's current condition.

well bring it by i can help with it

[poorboyota26]

Gotta do's :

Pass Lower Ball joint
Pass Rear leaf
Leaf bushings
Diff oil
Trans oil
Transfer oil
Eng oil
massage the pass fender (rock rash at carnage)
Fast blinker when brakes are applied
move tail lights in under bed so they don't stick out
raise bed 2" so you can fill it with gas w/o a hi-lift (filler is level w/ tank)

Probably going to have some of this done b4 HOW but these are all the things I gotta do. Then I get to buy a 4Runner and do all the maintenance things on it so I can go wheeling safely WOOOHOOO :rolleyes:
I think it would be convenient to tow the green machine over on FRI then I can go get TIPPY Sat morn. If Molly wants to take her over there still.

[Lysmachia]

Yeah we still aren't sure what we are doing with tippy but we have some time to decide! But in advance thanks for the offer even if I don't use it now....

[fondigley]

I'd be glad to give you a hand Kevin. You spent many hours helping me at the last HOW. I owe you.

[gr8goose82]

Gotta do's :

Pass Lower Ball joint
Pass Rear leaf
Leaf bushings
Diff oil
Trans oil
Transfer oil
Eng oil
massage the pass fender (rock rash at carnage)
Fast blinker when brakes are applied
move tail lights in under bed so they don't stick out
raise bed 2" so you can fill it with gas w/o a hi-lift (filler is level w/ tank)

Probably going to have some of this done b4 HOW but these are all the things I gotta do. Then I get to buy a 4Runner and do all the maintenance things on it so I can go wheeling safely WOOOHOOO :rolleyes:
I think it would be convenient to tow the green machine over on FRI then I can go get TIPPY Sat morn. If Molly wants to take her over there still.

Yeah we still aren't sure what we are doing with tippy but we have some time to decide! But in advance thanks for the offer even if I don't use it now....

like i told you before molly, we have plenty of empty space here if you just want to leave her here for a bit, as long as we aren't staring like 20 truckfor six months or so, you are all more than welcome to tow something out here they night before and crash here for the night. the one thing we definately have available all year round here is space. in fact we've got a '56 lincoln continental and an 88 rx-7 that havent moved in over two years just sitting here. oh well, when i'm finally get my truck completed, i'll have to start fixing the lincoln

[Taco_Man]

Well I just ordered some weld on sliders from Demello. They should be here by friday. So now I have some work to do at the HOW...

Matt there coming to you...

[Lysmachia]

Who Hoo! - Your Pinch Welds thank you Mike!

[Taco_Man]

Yea but my bank dose not...

[Toyota700]

WOO!! its official, i will be there.

things to do:

OME 885 coils
AAL's
Front and rear shocks
.5in spacer
brake lines

i am soo stoked!!

[DeebsTundra]

Sean mentioned this, and I've got a busted bolt on the Proportioning Valve on the axle that could use some help. :rolleyes:

Hopefully get to meet some of ya'll this weekend.:D

[hurley842002]

I had a piece of a rear 4runner fender cut out to replace my rusted fender with, would anybody be able to offer experience doing this?

[ike]

Mike, the bank account may be hurting now, but you are saving it even more pain down the road by protecting the more expensive parts.

[Taco_Man]

I was waiting for some one to post something like that...

[gr8goose82]

sweet this is looking like even more people are going to show up than expected. hahaha, lets see how many yotas we can get sitting in one place. does anyone have the record count? i bet we can beat it

[Taco_Man]

You should be resting. Damn first you bail on Carnage then your up posting at all hours of the day. Get a Job. J/K :xdevil: :D

So goose how did that meeting go today.

[hurley842002]

gr8goose82, how close are you to main and pine drive thats where i'm at.

[Lysmachia]

I had a piece of a rear 4runner fender cut out to replace my rusted fender with, would anybody be able to offer experience doing this?


Ohh I Know VWFast60 and 92RegCab would since they just did seamless body panel work while bobbing their beds. But I am not sure if they will be at the How South.

Also Matt, what is our plan for food. We might want to start a separate thread for that... I am going to bring a few things, but I can;t A) Afford to do it all, and B) spend the time and energy to do it all especially when I'm not familiar with the kitchen ;)

But a few folks have already offered to help so lets get that sorted out.

Put on a HOW isn't as easy as it seems but it always comes together! :D

[Lysmachia]

sweet this is looking like even more people are going to show up than expected. hahaha, lets see how many yotas we can get sitting in one place. does anyone have the record count? i bet we can beat it


Record a month ago was 26 Yotas But I am not sure if that was all day or at one time!

[Asha'man]

It's looking like I should be able to make it, at least in the morning/early afternoon. Might be able to talk the gf into coming too. I don't really have anything to do on my truck right now, so I'll probably just lend a hand with all the rest of y'all's stuff. I'll have things that will require assistance soon enough! ;)

[hurley842002]

Ohh I Know VWFast60 and 92RegCab would since they just did seamless body panel work while bobbing their beds. But I am not sure if they will be at the How South.

Also Matt, what is our plan for food. We might want to start a separate thread for that... I am going to bring a few things, but I can;t A) Afford to do it all, and B) spend the time and energy to do it all especially when I'm not familiar with the kitchen ;)

But a few folks have already offered to help so lets get that sorted out.

Put on a HOW isn't as easy as it seems but it always comes together! :D

Sweet, hopefully they will be there. I can pitch in or whatever for food, just let me know.

[gr8goose82]

You should be resting. Damn first you bail on Carnage then your up posting at all hours of the day. Get a Job. J/K :xdevil: :D

So goose how did that meeting go today.

i've rested enough the past couple of days, do you know how bored i'm getting, did you see what happened to my truck last time i was this bored, things don't go well from everyone elses POV. also, PM sent about the meeting

Also Matt, what is our plan for food. We might want to start a separate thread for that... I am going to bring a few things, but I can;t A) Afford to do it all, and B) spend the time and energy to do it all especially when I'm not familiar with the kitchen ;)

But a few folks have already offered to help so lets get that sorted out.

Put on a HOW isn't as easy as it seems but it always comes together! :D

good point molly, i'll start a new thread now, and see what i've already got to work with.

[devinsixtyseven]

I gotta change my oil...other than that I was planning on helping Ben with the front axle, and whatever other wrenching or welding needs doing. Molly & Troy, it's totally cool to bring my MIG down if you guys want, if there's welding to be done.

Matt, do you have 220v service in the garage there? And if so, what's the outlet look like?

-Sean

[gr8goose82]

I gotta change my oil...other than that I was planning on helping Ben with the front axle, and whatever other wrenching or welding needs doing. Molly & Troy, it's totally cool to bring my MIG down if you guys want, if there's welding to be done.

Matt, do you have 220v service in the garage there? And if so, what's the outlet look like?

-Sean

awsome, i forgot to add about our oil drums we got here. and i'll look at the 220v outlets and let you know what they look like, i know we have 2 in the shop, i'm almost positive we have 3 of them though. i'll let you know by this afternoon

[fabjunkie]

I should be showing up later in the afternoon/evening with the wife. I'll pitch in a hand if it's needed. My heap buddy will probably come too if it's cool.

[gr8goose82]

anyone is welcome, and extra hands are always helpful (that's why i'm glad my dad doesn't work this week, he's like a pro welder) we have more than enough space, but like i said, my better half just got a new job, plus i don't work, so we don't have alot of cashflow right now.

[gr8goose82]

You should be resting. Damn first you bail on Carnage then your up posting at all hours of the day. Get a Job. J/K :xdevil: :D QUOTE]
first of all, it was only 9:15 when i posted that. second of all, i don't go to bed til atleast two but usually even later.

[QUOTE=devinsixtyseven;1213664]Matt, do you have 220v service in the garage there? And if so, what's the outlet look like?-Sean
i just looked at the putlets down there, we have 2 that are 50v and one that is 30v
the 50v's look like this

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I....I
...I

and the 30v looks like this

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\.O./

(the "v" pattern is slightly lower though)

i can do a better pic if you don't get the idea though

[ziggy428]

Wish my project could make it but sounds like a diesel now. Don't think it would make it the 1 1/2 hour without blowing up. (not my truck) Have fun guys n gals.

[ike]

explain, what is your project?

[ziggy428]

Well, I was driving my dads van (ford econoline) one day and I believe the fuel hose decided to come off and spray into the exhaust manifold and catch fire. It only has half the vacuum hoses attached to the right places so it makes it very hard to time the engine. Generally a nightmare but he doesn't want to get rid of it. More than a daylong project.

[devinsixtyseven]

i just looked at the putlets down there, we have 2 that are 50v and one that is 30v
the 50v's look like this

..O
I....I
...I

and the 30v looks like this

..O
\.O./

(the "v" pattern is slightly lower though)

i can do a better pic if you don't get the idea thoughSa-weet. Can you do a better pic, or a photo, of the 30V outlet? I can pick up another pigtail. Or maybe better yet, see if there's a NEMA code on the outlet.

Is your pop willing to show us some welding? Definitely please bring my welder down from HOW North! :D Even if he's not interested in striking an arc he'll probably still get a kick out of us making boogers LOL!

Ben---Do you have a new halfshaft (like from Napa) or anything like that? We're also gonna need that 35mm socket if anyone has one. I'll bring the Tundra FSM and the usual tools I carry...want to make sure I've everything needed for the job in my trail kit.

[numb_fingers]

I gotta change my oil...other than that I was planning on helping Ben with the front axle, and whatever other wrenching or welding needs doing. Molly & Troy, it's totally cool to bring my MIG down if you guys want, if there's welding to be done.

Matt, do you have 220v service in the garage there? And if so, what's the outlet look like?

-Sean
Thanks bud! I was thinking to myself "I hope I can convince someone to help me this weekend"



Ben---Do you have a new halfshaft (like from Napa) or anything like that? We're also gonna need that 35mm socket if anyone has one. I'll bring the Tundra FSM and the usual tools I carry...want to make sure I've everything needed for the job in my trail kit.

I will get a new half shaft today. Anything else you think I should pick up Sean?

Since this little 35mm socket is of much importance to my truck I will try to find one too.

[numb_fingers]

Also I have some used manifolds off another tundra that I wanted to throw on mine some day, The bolts are broken off in the manifolds though. Any tools at your place gr8goose82 that would help me machine these out?

[devinsixtyseven]

Anything else...?
...35mm socket.Napa should be able to get it. Also a couple bottles of diff fluid, a drain pan, diff fluid pump, and allen key for the diff drain and fill plugs. If you bring the fluid I can bring the rest.

[numb_fingers]

ok I'll pick up that socket and half shaft, diff fluid, The pump rentable at AZ?, got the drain pan, and allen key.

[gr8goose82]

Sa-weet. Can you do a better pic, or a photo, of the 30V outlet? I can pick up another pigtail. Or maybe better yet, see if there's a NEMA code on the outlet.

Is your pop willing to show us some welding? Definitely please bring my welder down from HOW North! :D Even if he's not interested in striking an arc he'll probably still get a kick out of us making boogers LOL!

Ben---Do you have a new halfshaft (like from Napa) or anything like that? We're also gonna need that 35mm socket if anyone has one. I'll bring the Tundra FSM and the usual tools I carry...want to make sure I've everything needed for the job in my trail kit.
i'll take a pic of both outlets today and post up this evening, and my dad has done all the wiring for our shop himself, so it's not hard to do a new pigtail if needed (10 min for a real nice and clean one)
i'm not sure if he'll be working on anything but knowing my dad, he'll have to show off his mad skills from time to time.
i'm almost positive we have a 35mm, i will double check and post later.
Napa should be able to get it. Also a couple bottles of diff fluid, a drain pan, diff fluid pump, and allen key for the diff drain and fill plugs. If you bring the fluid I can bring the rest.
don't worry about a drain pan, we have a few and oil recycling bins in the shop. and we have every allen key you could ever need.

[gr8goose82]

ok here's the pics of the 220v outlets
the 50 amp
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn8/gr8goose82/P4090165.jpg
the 30 amp
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn8/gr8goose82/P4090164.jpg

[RedRunnertc]

We have the pigtail to adapt from the 50A plug to Sean's welder. Sean, you have PM.

I have a 1-3/8" socket that should work for the axle nut. I'll be sure to bring it.

[Toyota700]

at the HOW im replacing my stock springs and shocks...so front and rear shocks plus front coils...free to whoever wants them/pm's me first.

-dan

[00regcab]

not going to make it guys, sorry.

Test N Tune at bandimere, going to be driving a buddies car for him.

[gr8goose82]

at the HOW im replacing my stock springs and shocks...so front and rear shocks plus front coils...free to whoever wants them/pm's me first.

-dan

that's easy to do, you should see the leaf relocation i just did on my rig. that's a PITA

[gr8goose82]

oh yeah i forgot to add pics of the two best things in the shop

the fridge
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn8/gr8goose82/P4090170.jpg

and the heater
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn8/gr8goose82/P4030160.jpg

[Taco_Man]

at the HOW im replacing my stock springs and shocks...so front and rear shocks plus front coils...free to whoever wants them/pm's me first.

-dan

Hey Dan if you need any help let me know. And I would save my front shocks just in case you need them. I am so glade you did not buy mine.

[fabjunkie]

and the heater

What is this heater you speak of?

Dammit, looks like I'm going to have to bust out the coat.

[00regcab]

the weather is supposed to be nice saturday

with temperatures in the mid 60's
and 70's on sunday

[Lysmachia]

Dammit Nate... we need you or Russles expertise to do a fine chop and smooth on a fender.

Oh and Sean, We'll bring your welder, w/pigtail!

[hurley842002]

Dammit Nate... we need you or Russles expertise to do a fine chop and smooth on a fender.

Oh and Sean, We'll bring your welder, w/pigtail!

Yes, we do. I'm sure we can figure it out.

[Toyota700]

Hey Dan if you need any help let me know. And I would save my front shocks just in case you need them. I am so glade you did not buy mine.

for sure man, i am gonna need some help. what time you gettin' there?

-dan

[Taco_Man]

for sure man, i am gonna need some help. what time you gettin' there?

-dan

Some time between 9 and 12. It all depends what time I get my son out the door by. If I tell him where going to Matt's it may speed up the process since for some odd reason he likes going over to his out. Don't ask me why I have no clue why in the would he would like Matt's place. Its old and he never has the right tools. Just kidding Matt.

[gr8goose82]

Some time between 9 and 12. It all depends what time I get my son out the door by. If I tell him where going to Matt's it may speed up the process since for some odd reason he likes going over to his out. Don't ask me why I have no clue why in the would he would like Matt's place. Its old and he never has the right tools. Just kidding Matt.

don't lie, the only thing we meeded to get was locktite so bite me. and Erik loves comming over cause he gets to see me

[Toyota700]

Some time between 9 and 12. It all depends what time I get my son out the door by. If I tell him where going to Matt's it may speed up the process since for some odd reason he likes going over to his out. Don't ask me why I have no clue why in the would he would like Matt's place. Its old and he never has the right tools. Just kidding Matt.

haha alright cool.

[gr8goose82]

i'll be around to help all day and night. it's my house so i won't be leaving

[Taco_Man]

don't lie, the only thing we meeded to get was locktite so bite me. and Eric loves comming over cause he gets to see me

Learn to spell Erik :D

[fabjunkie]

I'm breaking down the comp and loading up. I'll see ya'll there.

[Blowntaco]

Learn to spell Erik :D

Ha Ha, not too point it out but your always misspelling words:D :bitchslap

[Lysmachia]

We are still debating trailering Ron (Troy's rig) if Kevin's truck and Russell's trailer is still available. Who knows... maybe we'll fix it before the HOW (crosses fingers!!!)

[Taco_Man]

Ha Ha, not too point it out but your always misspelling words:D :bitchslap

:flipoff1: There is more then one way to spell Erik, Eric. :neener: :flipoff1:

O and blown you showing up, or do I have to come drag you away from work?

[gr8goose82]

Ha Ha, not too point it out but your always misspelling words:D :bitchslap

i agree, i may have gotten his name wrong, but i had to tell you the word was "KEG" not "cag" lol:wiggle: :flipoff1:

[gr8goose82]

oh yeah mike, those sliders you got deliverd here today are awesome. to bad you ordered them to long for my truck. oh well, i guess i can always cut them down to the right size :p

[Asha'man]

I may actually be bringing the Mustang to this one - I need to do wheel bearings in a bad way and haven't had a chance for the last few weeks. It'll be out of place, but oh well. :D

[RedRunnertc]

Make sure you have the right socket for the hubs ... we're all stocked up for Toyota stuff, not domestic!

[devinsixtyseven]

I'll grab the socket for the welder, so with the pigtail we're set to weld. Don't y'all forget the lids ;). Lemme know if you guys need me to head north in the AM to pick stuff up...call my cell if you're not headed south.

Is that a kegerator? :D

[gr8goose82]

I may actually be bringing the Mustang to this one - I need to do wheel bearings in a bad way and haven't had a chance for the last few weeks. It'll be out of place, but oh well. :D

don't worry, i've got more experience with FORD (Found On Road Dying), than anything, it's all my dad buys. maybe you can convince my dad to race you, he's got an '08 GT.

[gr8goose82]

I'll grab the socket for the welder, so with the pigtail we're set to weld. Don't y'all forget the lids ;). Lemme know if you guys need me to head north in the AM to pick stuff up...call my cell if you're not headed south.

Is that a kegerator? :D

we've only got one lid that stays on, but if you don't mind holdin a lid with your hand, we got 3 more. and no it's not a kegerator.....yet. but i bet we can borrow my neighbors as long as he's home tomorow.( he's got 3 or 4 of them)

[Lysmachia]

If DougTRD is going and Troy and I can't make it maybe he can swing by the HOW south to get the goods for ya Sean... I'll keep ya posted (call you) tonight with the prognosis....

[Asha'man]

Make sure you have the right socket for the hubs ... we're all stocked up for Toyota stuff, not domestic!

Adjustable wrench FTW!!! That reminds me that my Toyota hub socket is still at my folks' house, though.

don't worry, i've got more experience with FORD (Found On Road Dying), than anything, it's all my dad buys. maybe you can convince my dad to race you, he's got an '08 GT.

Once I get my exhaust finished up and play with the boost a little more, I might be able to take him. I raced my buddy's '05 GT with just exhaust and CAI on the highway last summer and he only pulled me by a little bit. :D

[mrdoug]

If DougTRD is going and Troy and I can't make it maybe he can swing by the HOW south to get the goods for ya Sean... I'll keep ya posted (call you) tonight with the prognosis....

You mean me?... I can do that.

[Lysmachia]

You mean me?... I can do that.


Yeah I'm a dumb ass. I meant you! LOL God all these handles fuck me up!

What time are you thinking of heading to the HOW South?

[Quick Draw]

I have a lot of stuff that I could stand to do... But I have had this weekend booked for awhile....oh well.

[Lysmachia]

Oh BTY... I talked to troy. We are going, even if it is in the Impala. We'll be there around Noon with food and Sean's Welder....

[Taco_Man]

See you guys all there. I should be showing up no later then 12:00

[gr8goose82]

no hurry on the welder in the morning, we got one here, but i'm sure we'll need it by afternoon.

so molly, based on you and troys timing, we should expect you guys around 1:00-1:30. :lmao: :rofl:

[RedRunnertc]

It's important to note that before Molly, I was NEVER EVER late for ANYTHING

[fjcruzer]

Kat and I have to drive to Monument to pick up TAX stuff, so might stop by to see if Molly and Troy ever show up :D.

[FattyB]

NEED HELP! So I just had to test the new tires in this mud pit on the outskirts of my neighborhood...and of coarse it was deeper than I thought. STUCK! Tried to use the high lift to no avail. Anybody with a winch want to assist on the way to the HOW? I'll make it worth your while. I'm pretty sure a winch is needed, I tried with a strap and another vehicle, strap kept breaking (other vehicle didn't have great attachment points). Vehicle assisting will not be in mud, it's dry right next to it, should only take 5-10 mins. Please call if you can help in the morning; tree 0 tree - for zero ate - for 6 sevn 6, anytime is fine! Stupid driver had to push the limits. Should be interesting for the person pulling, trucks pretty stuck:eek: Plus if you need help wrenching you got a guaranteed helper!

Oh ya, truck is near I-70 & Quebec st. (near stapleton, havana)

[poorboyota26]

What are you doing up at 4 in the morning driving in the mud?:eek: I've got a Suburban but it's 2wd and no winch it might pull you out. I have to go to Murdock's and get a come-along anyways today and a big ass strap for pulling my ass out of sticky situations we could break them in.

If you want I could give it a try I'm loading up for HOW now and was going that way to get some steel with my pickup. Unless courtesy patrol has already beaten us to it.

[mrdoug]

What time are you thinking of heading to the HOW South?

Oh BTY... I talked to troy. We are going, even if it is in the Impala. We'll be there around Noon with food and Sean's Welder....

looks like you're covered.. see you there.

[gr8goose82]

It's important to note that before Molly, I was NEVER EVER late for ANYTHING

sure you weren't. at least you got a good excuse

[gr8goose82]

hey everyone, the shops open for business. i'm in it, heater's on, door is open. so help yourself and walk on in

[poorboyota26]

getting ready to head out gotta make a stop or two on the way should be there in about 1 hour

[Quick Draw]

Well Matt I have been trying to get ahold of you, but I keep getting your voicemail. Anyway, I wasn't planning on going to this, but now it looks like I have to. On my way up to the mountains, my clutch finally crapped out. I can almost always tell when its slipping, and immediately get off the gas. Today it felt like I had positive engagement, but it must have just barely been slipping going up the hill. I looked in my mirror and saw smoke from under the truck. When I pulled off, sure enough, there was that unmistakable burned clutch smell.

Anyway, I already have the weekend off, and I can't make it up into the mountains. I'll head down...and if we can do it, great....if not, then I can drive it around town very carefully for a little longer. Haha...Just like my taxes, I put this off until the very last minute... Except that I just finished my taxes...

[thefatkid]

Need a flywheel that is resurfaced? If so I can stop by the shop and do one on the way over. Let me know soon (like 1.5 hours) I'm getting in the shower now and running out for som errands after that. I'll be at burt around 11:30 and will check my pm/this post then.

[thefatkid]

I have 2 cores.

[Lysmachia]

We're headed out soon! With the runner. See you soon! :D

[FattyB]

Don G came to the rescue (always ready to help, good guy for that, thanks buddy!) and saved her. Thanks for the offers tho guys;) Was pretty stuck, front wheels were in mud up to the top of the tires, had to wedge Don's rig to get leverage to not suck his truck in too. Don has some pics, I'm sure he'll bring it to the HOW. See you guys in a couple hrs! I'll leave some mud on for ya

THANKS DON!!!!! YOU DA MAN!!!!!

p.s. i got stuck @ 11:00pm last night, 4:00am was when I finally gave up and came for help!

[Taco_Man]

Thanks matt I had a great time. And thank you to the guy helping me with the slidders. I just wish they send the right one for the drivers side. Sorry for bailing out but had to go feed.

PS this is a iPhone post and I will correct it later

[Don_G]

Was nice to see you again, Matt & Randy.

Sorry I had to bug out, but the Tax Man cometh!

Hope poorboy and kyle got finished.

Somebody has to fill me in on how to change the pilot bearing - I am used to a bushing that I can tap/thread a bolt into.

[hurley842002]

Sweet truck taco man, too bad about the sliders.

[Lysmachia]

Yeah good times. Sorry Left early too. I was kinda useless after I balled up in the back of Dan's Taco and slept like a baby for 3 hours while power tools, grinders and jacks were buzzing around me.

I think Troy is still there though. Troy? Answer yer damn Cell phone :D

[poorboyota26]

well I'm home and tired had a productive day and I hope that Kyle's clutch works great. Have a good time up at Seven Mile pass you guys I'm going to get my 4Runner wooo hoooo!!!!!!

[Firetacoma]

:worthless

[Quick Draw]

Thanks to all of you who lent me a hand during the process of replacing my clutch. And a big thanks to poorboyota26 for really diving into my project, and being a HUGE help the whole way through. With the expertise of those around me, and the great tools and shop, it wasn't too bad of a job. Matt, you put on a great HOW. It is much appreciated, especially since it happened to be on the day my clutch crapped out lol...thank you... Considering we weren't there a hell of a lot longer than the lift project next to us, we did pretty good.

As far as the clutch goes, it's like a whole different truck. The pedal feel is not ideal right now, but I'll give it some time to break in, or just get used to it. I finally got to roll back out of the garage at around 9:30 or so. Not too terrible for getting started around 11. Good work everybody. Sorry I didn't get around to seeing everybody. I was under the truck a lot, but I tried to get out and be social on occasion.

Anyway, god it feels good to be sitting at home with my truck in the driveway, just out of the shower. I had to do a double take of myself in the mirror. I've never seen my face so dirty...

[fondigley]

Kyle you were filthy. Ha. Anyway. Good time, great show Matt. Glad I got Troy to break out the welder, since he lugged it down there. I think he was gonna be pissed if he didn't get to lay a bead, after luggin all that shit. Thanks again for your welding expertise. Thanks to Doug for helping me with the belly pan and watching me cut away my rear wheel well. Good tips. Nice caravan back you two. Well after wer drove around Parker and asked the PO how to get to 25.

[Asha'man]

I had a good time, even though I was the only one without my truck there. A lowered Mustang in a sea of lifted Toyotas kinda stands out. :D Nice meeting those of you who I hadn't met before. Big thanks to Matt and his folks for opening up their shop and yard for us all to take over - great HOW location! Hopefully we can do it again. :D

[Toyota700]

i dont think ive ever been that dirty, learned so much, and had that much fun in one day. i love the truck but it wouldnt have happened without matt, troy, doug, and others. thanks for the help and teaching me.

-dan

[mrdoug]

Kyle you were filthy. Ha. Anyway. Good time, great show Matt. Glad I got Troy to break out the welder, since he lugged it down there. I think he was gonna be pissed if he didn't get to lay a bead, after luggin all that shit. Thanks again for your welding expertise. Thanks to Doug for helping me with the belly pan and watching me cut away my rear wheel well. Good tips. Nice caravan back you two. Well after wer drove around Parker and asked the PO how to get to 25.

That'll be the last time you follow me out of a housing division. I could have swore that was the way to 25, they must have tore up the roads while we were in the garage. Can't wait to see if you got all that fender out of the way.

[TowerRigger]

I don't think I've ever seen Kyle at an HOW when he wasn't just filthy dirty.lol I've seen that alot in the world of mechanics. The new kids are a ball of grease at the end of the day. The old hands barely have dirt up their forarms for the same (or more) amount of work.

[RedRunnertc]

Thanks Matt!

[mrdoug]

Ditto, good HOW, thanks for hosting. A little far to drive (now I know you all feel coming up to how north).. but great shop. Here's some cel phone pix:

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh40/MrDoug47/How%20April%2012%202008/Photo_041208_003.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh40/MrDoug47/How%20April%2012%202008/Photo_041208_004.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh40/MrDoug47/How%20April%2012%202008/Photo_041208_006.jpg

[ziggy428]

:D Nice meeting those of you who I hadn't met before. Big thanks to Matt and his folks for opening up their shop and yard for us all to take over - great HOW location! Hopefully we can do it again. :D
x2

[fabjunkie]

Sorry we didn't make it out, it was 10:00 by the time we were unloaded and returned the truck. Luckily the flurries held out until the truck was empty. I was looking forward to meeting ya'll. I'll make sure to be at the next one. Looks like I missed a good time. :( :D

[hurley842002]

Thanks for having us over matt, and it was good to meet all of you. I plan to be around for the next one and maybe go on a run soon.

[Quick Draw]

All I can say is that clutch dust is some dirty shit. At least it cleans off easily. But it leaves a coating on almost everything exposed when you crack that shit open. I'm pretty sure I was relatively clean, until I started working on the clutch itself....but I suppose I don't really have any way of knowing at all...

[numb_fingers]

Good times. Thanks for hosting Matt, your place is perfect for it

[Taco_Man]

So I just got off the phone with Demello. There are going to ship me out the proper slider for the drivers side and have UPS pick up the one that is sitting at Matt's place. They said that they think they sent me one for a tundra.

[mgoose82]

hey everyone, great to see such an awesome turnout. i had to change my screenname cause i can't get into the old one, but i think it's close enough that there shouldn't be much confusion. anyway, we definately need to do this again. i got my slider supports put on last night. and i will post pics of them and the HOW in a bit, i just woke up so i need to go eat.

[devinsixtyseven]

Matt, thanks for having us all over!

Mike, glad to hear Demello's gotcha covered. It'd be interesting to hear what truck that slider was supposed to fit :p...

-Sean

[Taco_Man]

Matt, thanks for having us all over!

Mike, glad to hear Demello's gotcha covered. It'd be interesting to hear what truck that slider was supposed to fit :p...

-Sean

Well as soon as Matt sends me a photo of it we will find out. So Matt GET TO WORK. J/K

[Chalkie]

hey everyone, great to see such an awesome turnout. i had to change my screenname cause i can't get into the old one, but i think it's close enough that there shouldn't be much confusion. anyway, we definately need to do this again. i got my slider supports put on last night. and i will post pics of them and the HOW in a bit, i just woke up so i need to go eat.

Matt, great turnout! I enjoyed myself and learned a few things. It was nice being able to put some faces to screen names as well.

Matt, if it was not for bad luck, you would have no luck with forums. :D

[Lysmachia]

So Did Demello offer you any incentive because of this time drain?

[Don_G]

Thanks a lot, Matt! It was a great turnout. Hope your Dad was OK with the crowd.

I forgot to feed the kitty - did not see it. Wasn't this supposed to start funding for WFTW?

I'll just give it to Molly when I see her.

[Taco_Man]

So Did Demello offer you any incentive because of this time drain?

They are just taking care of it and I am not paying for shipping. They don't know how it happened but there are fixing it.

[Taco_Man]

Just got off the phone with them again and they are making me a new one since they are out of stock. they said it should be going to powder coating by the end of the week.

[mgoose82]

Matt, great turnout! I enjoyed myself and learned a few things. It was nice being able to put some faces to screen names as well.

Matt, if it was not for bad luck, you would have no luck with forums. :D

oh well i'm getting used to it. this is like my 5th or 6th name on here since last fall. you guys will always be able to recognize me by my photo though, something tell me that nobody has one close to it. hahahaha

[QUOTE=Don_G;1220872]Thanks a lot, Matt! It was a great turnout. Hope your Dad was OK with the crowd.
QUOTE]

my dad loves wrenching, even if he's not involved, he loves to watch. and both of my parents think you are all an outstanding group and would be have to have any of you back anytime

[Taco_Man]

if you guys look here http://ttora.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1198075&postcount=1 you will see that the slider they shipped me for the drivers side was a Tundra slider.

[Toyota700]

Ditto, good HOW, thanks for hosting. A little far to drive (now I know you all feel coming up to how north).. but great shop. Here's some cel phone pix:

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh40/MrDoug47/How%20April%2012%202008/Photo_041208_003.jpg

haha i think molly gave poorboyyota a pretty good scare when he saw her back there!

[devinsixtyseven]

if you guys look here http://ttora.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1198075&postcount=1 you will see that the slider they shipped me for the drivers side was a Tundra slider.What? No shit??!? I thought they changed the design...I've seen what a Tundra does to that design :eek:...needs more support. Tho I dunno if they ever saw my buddy's slider. I coulda swore they added a rear support not long after it happened. Plus it looked like a perfect fit on that 1st-gen DCab :p...

Oh well...great to hear they're taking care of it! Demello's a class act :kewl:.

I gotta pick up a unibit, that thing made short work of 3/16" plate and about 3/8" of stepped and sandwiched frame channel.

[Lysmachia]

haha i think molly gave poorboyyota a pretty good scare when he saw her back there!

You guys were so great to me. Matt kept wanting me to go to a nice comfy bed inside, but I felt so much safer passed out with all of you around. That's why I love you guys! :D

[poorboyota26]

I almost made a mess when I saw you in the back of the bed I walked up to the bed and leaned on it to BS and out of the corner of my eye I saw you and about shiat myself.
:rofl: :rofl:

[Lysmachia]

My bad. I woulda warned everyone but well, when I get like that I just need to curl up. No 2 ways about it ;)

[Taco_Man]

Well they still have not built my slider yet. They say I will have it in about 2 weeks.

[dr350jja]

if you guys look here http://ttora.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1198075&postcount=1 you will see that the slider they shipped me for the drivers side was a Tundra slider.

seems like they need better quality control! :2cents:

[mrdoug]

if you guys look here http://ttora.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1198075&postcount=1 you will see that the slider they shipped me for the drivers side was a Tundra slider.

I still wonder if your passenger side was correct. I'm very doubtful they designed and shipped that slider with the slot in the wrong leg. Have you checked to see if that one was a Tundra as well?

[Taco_Man]

I still wonder if your passenger side was correct. I'm very doubtful they designed and shipped that slider with the slot in the wrong leg. Have you checked to see if that one was a Tundra as well?

The passenger side was correct. Except it was the set up for bolt on but that worked out great.

[Taco_Man]

Now I am starting to feel like they are giving me the run around. Here is a email I just got from them and it has now been something like 3 weeks.

This is **** our welder went to the hospital last night and is out til next week your sliders are being built and will be welded up when he gets back Thank you and sorry for the wait

[mrdoug]

I could have swore that these were mass manufactured.