ATL Invasion Cram 5-17-3

[GaWag]

For all those in the ATL area. I will be doing a last minute Redneck Ram hydraulic steering install. Hopefully all will go well. Anybody else who needs some last minute tuning is welcome to come.

Don't know if anyone is interested, but I'll put it out there. It will be in Acworth.

Steve

[PoppaSpud]

how far/in what direction is acworth from columbus?

[GaWag]

Acworth would be north of Atl. I believe that would be a few hours drive from Columbus.

Steve

[GaWag]

BTT

[Kimbrough]

I might be able to join you! I have to replace a steering box and a front driveshaft u-joint. If I play my cards right, I might even get to install some WARN manual hubs!!!
We'll see...

[Manhattan]

Kimbrough! Where ya' been? Are you doing the Tellico trip? (sorry to highjack the post GaWag)

[redneckd out]

i might be able to have some fun......and guess what.....the wag passed emissions......we still have to get the frame looked at to see if we can get it straightened.....time will tell.
BLAKE

[GaWag]

Cool guys. Come on up. let me know if anyone needs directions.

Manhattan steal the thread anytime. Sorry to hear about all you're troubles.

Steve

[lanierboy]

Sounds like y'all are going to have a good time. Unfortunately I can't make it since my parents are coming in to town and I'm tied up Memorial weekend also. However, the Eastcoast invasion II in Uwahrrie is looking pretty good!

[ChuckWag]

Hey, guys!

I think I can make it too! Don;t know if Blake and I have anything we need to work on, but I'll be glad to help out where I can! Brad? Ryan? Oh wait...Amanda...who's getting married next weekend??? Hee-Hee...just ribbin ya bud! Kimbrough, it's been way too long, hope to see you at Steve's!

ChukWag

P. S. I think I'm gonna bring my newest old toy, affectionately named RSTBKT...check link below....

CR

[ChuckWag]

ChuckWag (s**tty speller!)

[GaWag]

Kewl 8! Bring it on. Hopefully I'll get my ram so that it can be installed. It was shipped Fri. Hope it gets here.

Steve

[Woodstock-Waggy]

I'm going to try to make it. I have a new oil pan / pickup to install and a replacement radiator. The one I have now is all JB welded together ;~) And by then I should have rebuilt brakes on all four corners, and I will have finally fixed my parking break!!!!!!!

P.S. For those who have not heard, I have finally overcome the electric window track issues that I was having over at Blakes. . . .

[Sitting Bull]

I'm in! So much to do...so little time!

[GaWag]

Directions.

75 n
Glade rd exit 278 turn right
go thru 2 stop signs
White church on left
3365 glade rd on left
You're there!

Steve

[Sitting Bull]

How about from 575?

[GaWag]

92 towards 75
Right on payne dr
sign for marina before rd on right
dead end turn left
immediate right on new hope rd.
second stopsign turn left
first house on right

Steve

[ChuckWag]

Alright guys...did I hurt Ryan's feelings??? RYYYYYAAAAANNNNN.....where arrrrrrree youuuu.../???? Only ribbin ya...can you make it?

ChuckWag

[billyrb]

I'm here, honey! I'll try to make it over, but can't make any promises. It all depends on how much I get done, and how much Beigewag wants to cooperate with me......and no, you didn't hurt my feelings, bud. I'm a thick-skinned feller! Btw, can't wait to see Rstbkt!

[billyrb]

btw, what time is this little shin-dig getting started? How long will it last?

[GaWag]

Start about 8ish and ends ?

I'll be there till everyone gets what they need done. I thought we would take up a collection and order pizzas for lunch. What do you guys think.

Steve

[Sitting Bull]

Works for me!

[ChuckWag]

pizza works for me too

[myndcrym]

Wish i could be there!! :(
How many of you guys are going to Tellico? I'll see you there!(Hopefully in my wag)

[Kimbrough]

Hey guys!
Ugh...I'm suffering from a wicked cold right now. Hope its not SARS!
Anyways, I'll be at Steve's Saturday. Gonna bring along a souvenir from the innards of my green GW to show what can happen if ya don't check your bearings. Only $5 a peek! smile.gif

[ May 15, 2003, 08:27 AM: Message edited by: Kimbrough ]

[trickc]

Wish I could make it but I'll be out at Clark hill resrvoir trying to get back 2nd place in my bass club. Only need about 2-3 pounds of fish to get it back. Anyways have fun and see ya'll at Tellico.

Steve, I'm still working on a grill for ya.

[GaWag]

Kimbrough don't know about $5 but I got a nickel for ya smile.gif .

Trickc That's cool. I understand. I didn't expect you to show. We need to have one of these things at your house. I'm sure the misses won'y mind smile.gif .

Steve

[ May 15, 2003, 02:57 PM: Message edited by: GaWag ]

[ChuckWag]

Steve:

Do you have a parts cleaner? Since Bill is planning to change his oil pan gasket, I may do the same on Rstbkt. Need to know if I should bring separate cleaning fluid and a ton 'o rags!!!

Looking forward to seeing everybody...even SARS-boy! (Arf-Arf) I've had the crud over the last two weeks also, but Doc said today it's only bronchitis and NOT contagious.

Brad, do you want me to bring your cooker? Did you forget it was here? I'd snag it off you, but I am a mere novice when it comes to smoked BBQ, and I wouldn't DARE deprive you of your higher calling! Hee-Hee

See yall there.

CR

ChuckWag

[myndcrym]

Originally posted by trickc:

Steve, I'm still working on a grill for ya.Did you forget about my grill? The painted one? I see how you are!!!

[trickc]

er,um , well yea I had kinda forgot. Don't know when I'll get back over to that yard to get it though.

[myndcrym]

Well i need to know how much before you get it. For some reason i thought it was yours.
Just let me know!

[GaWag]

This may be late CR but yes we have a parts cleaner.

[GaWag]

Did everyone make it home alright?

CR I think I figured the ram out. You need to run the draglink with the system, and when the pump gets over powered the ram takes over and bypasses the pump. I think. I will test this tomorrow morning.

Steve

[ChuckWag]

Hey Guys:

FUN day today...as usual, I'm POOPED!

We got RstBukt taken care of (valve cover gasket); Kimbrough finished his locking Warns, and Brad tightened up his roof rack and put in his interior panels. Ryan got me a new valve cover ordered (call me Sunday for charge info--thanks)...and we finally got Bill's new oil pan in (whew!)...just before dark!

Steve, sorry we couldn't figure out your Redneck Ram steering...Blake's first impression was the same as yours...bleeding! But I agree with Mike that ain't the prob, so I think you ought'a put a post out there on the tech page tonight, (my buddy's not home), and then call those folks first thing Monday. My bet is they've seen this before, and will have a clue...hopefully in time for Tellico!

Great time...see you all again soon!

ChuckWag

[ChuckWag]

Steve:

That makes sense to me...I could never get comfortable today with the idea of no drag link or pitman arm...worth a try! Let us all know...see ya later.

CR

[Sitting Bull]

Originally posted by GaWag:
Did everyone make it home alright?

CR I think I figured the ram out. You need to run the draglink with the system, and when the pump gets over powered the ram takes over and bypasses the pump. I think. I will test this tomorrow morning.

Steve---------------------------
That would explain the difference of Hydraulic ASSIST steering and just plain Hydraulic Steering. Let us know how it goes!

[Woodstock-Waggy]

It ended close to 9:00 and I still didn't get a **** thing fixed properly!!! UGGGGGGGGGG!!!! I did however win the oil pan tossing competition. . .

[ May 19, 2003, 10:43 AM: Message edited by: Woodstock-Waggy ]

[GaWag]

Hey guys. Could you please check you're tool boxes for any stow away tools. We are missing some assorted wrenches and 2 extensions that have swivels on the end and a pair of generic looking black handled pliers. It was late and the rain was coming and it was dark. I'm not accusing anyone of anything. I would just like everyone to double check please.

Thanks
Steve

[ChuckWag]

Steve:

I double-checked my box tonight...no extra wrenches or extension, no extra swivel (mine has the tape around it), and no strange pliers. I'll check in the back of the Scrambler tomorrow when its daylight. Matter of fact...I'm missing my 7/16" and 1/2" craftsman 3/8" drive sockets ....Bill, I think they ended up under your truck when we were fighting with that pan.

Have a look and let us know...I think maybe the little guy was helping us put tools away! Hee'hee!

CR

[GaWag]

CR we have an extra 7/16 and 1/2 I think. I will check.

Steve

[Woodstock-Waggy]

I will go through my box tonight. I was too fed up to even go in the garage for the last two days!!!!

[billyrb]

Bill, you going to the Invasion?

[ChuckWag]

Hey guys:

I searched the scrambler for any hideaway tools, and alas, all I found was rust! Btw, Steve, did you get the steering all worked out? Trail-ready?

Have fun this weekend, and we'll figure out what to do about those missing tools when you guys get back.

CR

[GaWag]

I'm trail ready! I think? We'll see.

Steve

[ChuckWag]

Steve:

Opened the hood of the Scrambler to install the new valve cover I ordered from Ryan, and guess what I found? my 7/16 and 1/2 sockets! They've been riding around all over the place on the flat deck in front of the radiator ever since the wrenchin' at y our place and never fell off!

[billyrb]

Charles, let me know how that cover works, and what you think of it. Also, let me know if there are any installation issues with it. Thanks.

[ChuckWag]

Ryan:

Tried to install the new cover, and lo and behold, can't do it without two custom bolt holes drilled into the head! Good news is that the new holes replace a poor attachment design for the old cover, bad news is that I'm REALLY uncomfortable drilling holes in the head by hand. Wouldn't that be best accomplished at the machine shop when I have the engine re-built? Lemme know what you think, and thanks again.

CR