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Hey Guys,
I am lucky enough to have a HAMOM in June and I'm excited to have help getting my Piggie ready again for the trails. After GSMTR this week I'm itching to get back out there. I'm going to work my tail off to get easy things tied up on my Piggie so we can tackle some more 'fun' things.
So...here are the current plans.
Confirmed or might to make it at some point: clemson55, Trollhole, k9crazy, carpdawg, tatertot, VTCruiser, ClemsonCruiser, Gundy
Date: June 23
Time: We are going to start at 8am at the Classic Cafe in TR (blows Waffle House out of the water) and start wrenching around 9 at my house. DOES ANYONE WANT TO START EARLIER TO BEAT THE HEAT?
Place: My driveway - 203 Grayson Drive, Travelers Rest - I'm located in Watson Crossing subdivision on the south side of Travelers Rest just south of the old Travelers Rest high school and just west of where 276 and 25 merge momentarily on the south side of TR. You can call me @ 787-4504 if you get lost.
Drinks: Beer (PBR, Bud Light, and some of SC's newly legal high gravity beers)
Food: I'll have pizza delivered for lunch and for dinner we will have bbq chicken and ribs, and some sort of sides, grilled corn, and veggie burgers for the veggies.
Cigars will be provided!
Work Plans!... (a lot of this stuff involves welding so I've listed several other things that can be done w/o welding for other members to work on.) Stuff that I really want done has an *...all other stuff is just butter. Things are sorta listed in order of importance.
*1) weld in new passenger A-pillar body mount (received from IPOR) and weld in floor patch (already cut and bent)
*2) weld bucket seat platform in and install seats and console
*3) overhaul rear drum brakes - four new shoes, springs, and wheel cylinders on the way thanks again to Rick @ Ralph Hayes!
*4) finish welding door sill patches
*5) install steering center arm rebuild kit - GENUINE Toyota parts ordered from Rick @ Ralph Hayes!
*6) run power to tag lights and get working again
*7) diagnose underbody leaks for future repair - these are getting worse
*8) remove what I believe to be an engine block heater plug and wire
*9) straighten rear bumper - I'll need someone's rig w/ a winch for this. I plan on heating up the bent area w/ a torch, winching on it and beating the tar out of it until its semi-straight.
*10) fab up and install rear swingout tire carrier - I picked up an IPOR DIY tire mount - all we have to do is install a spindle ordered and received from IPOR, weld in a piece of stock to attach the spindle to the DIY tire mount, and weld in a bolt to secure the complete mount to the bumper.
*11) adjust parking brake
*12) adjust clutch if needed
*13) search for electrical gremilin that makes my battery go dead/doesn't charge my batter consistently
*14) weld front shock mount back to axle
15) clean-up wiring to rear of vehicle
16) clean-up wiring to front fog lights
17) sketch out idea for tube fenders
18) grind bondo off of rear quarters (not much there)
19) install rear quarter panel protection (welded onto rear bumper)
20) cut out rust on tailgate and replace w/ sheet
21) cut out rust on rear quarters near tailgate and replace with sheet
22) rip out headliner and insulation for access to rust for future repair or ~~~gasp!~~~ a CHOP!
23) we can even do an oil change if someone needs something else to do
There are many other things that can be done on this truck that I don't even know about. Once people arrive who know what they are doing they can help direct the work for the day. I know we won't get anywhere near everything done but the more we can check off this list the better shape I'll be in.
Needed tools: 220 welder and a vehicle w/ a winch.
I do have an Advance Auto Parts store close by for the many parts runs I'm sure I'll have to make.
Anyone is welcome to spend the night. The guest room is reserved for Heather. I have another spare room w/ mattress and couches. Breakfast will be served for anyone who sleeps over.
This sounds like a bunch of work but I am going to go ahead and knock out as much as I can before HAMOM.
I'm psyched! If anyone who can make it will post up I'll be able to get a head count and have enough food and
.
Thanks!!!
I am lucky enough to have a HAMOM in June and I'm excited to have help getting my Piggie ready again for the trails. After GSMTR this week I'm itching to get back out there. I'm going to work my tail off to get easy things tied up on my Piggie so we can tackle some more 'fun' things.
So...here are the current plans.
Confirmed or might to make it at some point: clemson55, Trollhole, k9crazy, carpdawg, tatertot, VTCruiser, ClemsonCruiser, Gundy
Date: June 23
Time: We are going to start at 8am at the Classic Cafe in TR (blows Waffle House out of the water) and start wrenching around 9 at my house. DOES ANYONE WANT TO START EARLIER TO BEAT THE HEAT?
Place: My driveway - 203 Grayson Drive, Travelers Rest - I'm located in Watson Crossing subdivision on the south side of Travelers Rest just south of the old Travelers Rest high school and just west of where 276 and 25 merge momentarily on the south side of TR. You can call me @ 787-4504 if you get lost.
Drinks: Beer (PBR, Bud Light, and some of SC's newly legal high gravity beers)
Food: I'll have pizza delivered for lunch and for dinner we will have bbq chicken and ribs, and some sort of sides, grilled corn, and veggie burgers for the veggies.
Cigars will be provided!
Work Plans!... (a lot of this stuff involves welding so I've listed several other things that can be done w/o welding for other members to work on.) Stuff that I really want done has an *...all other stuff is just butter. Things are sorta listed in order of importance.
*1) weld in new passenger A-pillar body mount (received from IPOR) and weld in floor patch (already cut and bent)
*2) weld bucket seat platform in and install seats and console
*3) overhaul rear drum brakes - four new shoes, springs, and wheel cylinders on the way thanks again to Rick @ Ralph Hayes!
*4) finish welding door sill patches
*5) install steering center arm rebuild kit - GENUINE Toyota parts ordered from Rick @ Ralph Hayes!
*6) run power to tag lights and get working again
*7) diagnose underbody leaks for future repair - these are getting worse
*8) remove what I believe to be an engine block heater plug and wire
*9) straighten rear bumper - I'll need someone's rig w/ a winch for this. I plan on heating up the bent area w/ a torch, winching on it and beating the tar out of it until its semi-straight.
*10) fab up and install rear swingout tire carrier - I picked up an IPOR DIY tire mount - all we have to do is install a spindle ordered and received from IPOR, weld in a piece of stock to attach the spindle to the DIY tire mount, and weld in a bolt to secure the complete mount to the bumper.
*11) adjust parking brake
*12) adjust clutch if needed
*13) search for electrical gremilin that makes my battery go dead/doesn't charge my batter consistently
*14) weld front shock mount back to axle
15) clean-up wiring to rear of vehicle
16) clean-up wiring to front fog lights
17) sketch out idea for tube fenders
18) grind bondo off of rear quarters (not much there)
19) install rear quarter panel protection (welded onto rear bumper)
20) cut out rust on tailgate and replace w/ sheet
21) cut out rust on rear quarters near tailgate and replace with sheet
22) rip out headliner and insulation for access to rust for future repair or ~~~gasp!~~~ a CHOP!
23) we can even do an oil change if someone needs something else to do
There are many other things that can be done on this truck that I don't even know about. Once people arrive who know what they are doing they can help direct the work for the day. I know we won't get anywhere near everything done but the more we can check off this list the better shape I'll be in.
Needed tools: 220 welder and a vehicle w/ a winch.
I do have an Advance Auto Parts store close by for the many parts runs I'm sure I'll have to make.
Anyone is welcome to spend the night. The guest room is reserved for Heather. I have another spare room w/ mattress and couches. Breakfast will be served for anyone who sleeps over.
This sounds like a bunch of work but I am going to go ahead and knock out as much as I can before HAMOM.
I'm psyched! If anyone who can make it will post up I'll be able to get a head count and have enough food and
.Thanks!!!
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