*********Club SHAMONwich June 20th-22th************* - Page 2

k9crazy · 04-16-08, 04:51 PM

I don't think I'll make this one. However, I have Kitty's welder and will get it back to the Carswells ASAP!

Trollhole · 04-16-08, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BMThiker

We planning to make this trip...need to pick up some welding skilz from the wise ones. Cat's truck is entering the wheeling field and we need to do some body work. We've even got our own 110v welder, just need to learn how to use it and get it back from Heather.

Marshall, what's the deal with the steam cleaner? Will it be at Alan's or are you cleaning rigs "offsite" before arriving at Alan's?

I have a call in to Alan to confirm the area for the pressure washer.

Also I have been trying to find someone to do a group buy on Axle rebuilds but have come up with nothing. Everybody is out or non responsive. Tomorrow will be my last day if I cannot find a good deal for all of us you will be on your own. I figure if I can find something we can just do a paypal to the club and have the club put it on one order and have it all shipped in one box. SHould save on shipping and cut cost down. Kurt is out of kits. Marlin has yet to respond. Rick at RHT was way out of most price ranges for OEM. You can still go that way if you like.

I'd like to get a list together of who is planning on attending. SO if you are planning on coming can you please state it below with the days coming, if your staying in a tent and what you want to accomplish.

BMThiker · 04-16-08, 06:25 PM

We're both coming up (two trucks) and will arrive Saturday late AM. Staying one night in a tent.

Hoping to pick up enough welding skills to close up Bertha's rear fender flares. I can participate in any FJC third teardown, if that happens at all. I don't claim to be an expert, but I've done it with lots of coaching.

Also hoping to absorb any Cruiser tech knowledge going on around the garage and willing to lend a hand if needed.

eventhough · 04-16-08, 06:29 PM

I'll be in and out depending on my schedule and will be staying at my house. I'll watch over someone's shoulder to learn a bit...

Carp · 04-16-08, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by eventhough

I'll be in and out depending on my schedule and will be staying at my house. I'll watch over someone's shoulder to learn a bit...

I couldn't have said it better myself. Would love to be present for the rebuild and the locker install. Can bring hand tools and will get dirty if someone needs me to.

Trollhole · 04-17-08, 01:22 PM

After spending way to much time on the phone talking with vendors and getting pricing we have decided to move this event back to give us a better opportunity of have a successful event as well as saving us a good amount of money.

We have pushed this event back to June 20th-22nd.

Still will be at Alan's house in the mountains.

In the coming days I will be making more details of the group buy available. So stay tuned.

cruiser4life · 04-17-08, 01:25 PM

Ha, ha. Someday my calendar with align with one of these big events...

boombapslappy · 04-21-08, 03:31 PM

I can make it now!

I have a '76 front axle for the 40 that needs to be totally rebuilt. I have no idea what I need for a parts list. If anyone can help put together a list of parts, I'll get it all ordered, load it all up and learn me a thing or two.

Nevermind, can't make it.

Tatortot · 05-12-08, 07:36 PM

I sent a list of parts to marshall, so I plan to attend and do my front axle. Seals are weeping so its time to do it.

TatortotTATORMOBILE IS IN

Trollhole · 05-21-08, 06:25 AM

Update.

I'm working with Richmond Gear on something special for the event. Will let you know as soon as I get the details worked out.

eventhough · 05-21-08, 06:28 AM

Sounds good Marshall! I'm cranking TRYING to get things squared away so I can have my motor back in so I can measure for a cut and turn to do the cut and turn so I can rebuild my axle at the Club HAMOM. Man, that is alot of work to do but we be making progress!

Trollhole · 05-23-08, 06:38 AM

Stuff is in.

eventhough · 05-23-08, 06:46 AM

Looks like I'm not going to have my axle ready to rebuild...

ClemsonCruiser · 05-23-08, 12:41 PM

I am in for sure; done a few axle rebuilds so I can lend a hand on those. Might be rebuilding mine as well and how about a 3spd tranny and tcase marshall???

Trollhole · 05-23-08, 01:15 PM

I'm all up for rebuilding a 3spd t-case but your on your own when it comes to that tranny. I will promise you this though. I'll drink beer the whole time your trying to figure out what your doing.

Carp · 05-26-08, 09:18 AM

I'm in and can provide hands and help as directed. Axles on my truck are looking fine, would still like to see/help with the axle rebuild and locker install. I would also like some more experienced eyes looking over the truck and putting together a "to-do" list for the Cruiser.

I'll "probably" just come up for the all-day Saturday. Might squeeze in Friday afternoon and sleep over. Need to negotiate with the boss.

89s rule · 06-06-08, 11:44 AM

Did th eRIchmond Gear thing work out?

Hoping to have the 80 here by then and bring it up for part of Sat.

VTCruiser · 06-09-08, 07:52 AM

what do you guys think about making this a swap meet too? I have a BUNCH of parts and stuff I am going to need to get rid of before I leave. I'm going to plan on bringing a lot of it of there for people to pick through...

BMThiker · 06-09-08, 10:07 AM

That's sounds like a good idea Gehn. I've got an extra rear diff skid from a group buy I participated in on the blue forum along with a few other stock parts, long since removed from my FJC.

I may be solo on this trip. Kitty's got something else going on that weekend.

Drdirt · 06-09-08, 10:19 AM

Anyone from Tuscon gonna be going??

Trollhole · 06-09-08, 11:15 AM

Parts swap sounds good.

Still working trying to involve Richmond Gear.

89s rule · 06-09-08, 07:43 PM

Looks liek the 80 wont be here in time. I hope to make it, but who knows. Will see what I can work out.

Tatortot · 06-11-08, 03:30 PM

I'm still planning to be there. But will need a crash pad, is there a motel close that will have cruiser pick up service?

Hopefully it won't be hot enough for paper to self ignite.

Trollhole · 06-13-08, 02:20 PM

I'll talk with ALan and see what's in the area.

Closest I can think of is
Hampton Inn Travelers Rest

593 Roe Center Court
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 834-5550
Hamptoninn.com

Could be doable since Steve lives close by. Only about 20 min from Alans house.

Also another place the oposite way that might be fun.

Laurel Mountain Inn

2 reviews - Write a review

129 Hiawatha Trl
Pickens, SC 29671

(864) 878-8500‎
laurelmountaininn.com

If Steve cannot I'd be more than happy to shuttle people back and forth.

I'm planning on camping the whole weekend at Alans he has lot's of room. I've also arranged for a port-a-jon to be there.

Alans house sit's up at the foot of Ceasars Head. So the weather shouldn't be really hot and the night very cool.

We will have the club canopy there also.

Getting excited about this event. Should be a lot of fun.

eventhough · 06-13-08, 02:37 PM

There is a Hampton Inn in TR and also a mom and pop place. I will be around that weekend and attending some of the 'festivities' but I won't be able to be there the whole time and I'm not sure exactly when I will be there...have to check with the

. If I'm around I don't mind giving people a ride. TR is about 20 minutes to Alan's...a pretty nice drive too.

Trollhole · 06-13-08, 02:40 PM

Talked with Richmond Gear today. They are not able to get someone to the event to show us the propper way of setting of a 3rd. But they had the next best thing which is an instructional video on how to do it. They are sending me one and I'll plan on having something there to watch it with at the event. If someone has a projector let me know. That would be a lot better.

I do hope to work something out in the future with having somone show us the propper method. The person I spoke with said this kind of event was perfect for them. Timing was just bad.

As far as the event schedule.

I'd like to start with the axle rebuild class Friday night possibly Sat morning.

Plan on feeding yourself Friday night.
Sat morning I'd like to go to Aunt Sues for breakfast. Welcome to Aunt Sueâ€™s!

Then we will continue the axle rebuild class and then hit Table Rock Lodge for some good lunch.

Then back to working on the vehicles and then finish up grilling out at Alans place Sat night.

I'll do a transfer case rebuild class sometime on Sat. I have a split case as well as a one piece we can work on.

Sunday morning we can work on getting everything back together and finishing up any jobs that need help.

Carp · 06-15-08, 07:48 PM

I'm still looking to put the transfer case - transmission seal in. Is there going to be a way to get the units out, or am I looking at pulling just the tcase out?

Trollhole · 06-16-08, 08:22 AM

So who is planning on coming and what is your schedule?

What are you working on and what are you drinking?

BMThiker · 06-16-08, 08:39 AM

I'll be up either Friday PM or Sat AM and leaving Sunday AM. Since Cat's not coming, we won't have the GW to weld on. Also we've got other issues which would make driving her truck that far problematic (Tranny/TC).

I will be there to watch and learn and offer my tools/labor to whatever project needs extra hands.

Carp · 06-16-08, 09:16 AM

I am coming Friday night and staying for most of the day on Saturday. Like I mentioned above, I would like to work on replacing the Tcase/Transmission seal, but not sure if that'd be possible. Also, would like to get some experienced eyes on my Cruiser to help identify the stumbling around 2000 rpms. Want to at least watch the axle rebuild for future reference.

I'll drink just about anything

is preferred