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Des Moines WWGTG July 23rd through July 25th

05HrlyHlr said:
They got in there and it was worse then they thought! It was supposed to be 1 hour surgery and it took 2.5 and I gotta spend the night!  :E:

Oh well cant wait to see yall!
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Mercy, your all lamed up, and I gotta see a neurosurgeon, what a pair we'll make doin mods, lol


Didit
 
Here's hoping no surguries here before we leave.  :eek: :-X

Looking forward to this GTG and making some new Av friends.  :love:
But not looking forward to the drive.  :needhug:
We'll be hitting the road bright and early Friday morning - well probably not bright, but early.  :drive:
 
I was getting excited to have a garage sale and such for a few extra $$$ spending money on trip and low and behold the FREAKING DS regulator cable gave a loud POP tonight.... :E: made me want to  :9: when I called the parts house and asked for cost! Just under $100.oo for regulator and motor assembly, (in stock) and just regulator assy (not in stock) was $63.oo.  (n)
Does this (something breaks) happen to you guys and gals before a trip/vacation? If it was the passenger side it would wait, but the driver side in NEEDED for many things as drive up windows at restaurants, banks, or turning a bird or two loose at annoying drivers/pedestrians.  :laugh:

I posted the motor in http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php/topic,121504.msg1858787.html#new that it is FREE and worked great before the regulator let loose. Unless someone else jumps on it before we leave Friday for the Iowa GTG I will bring it with me and whoever needs one can have it.  :cool:

Counting down and can't wait!!!  :wave:
 
lurchsavalanche said:
I was getting excited to have a garage sale and such for a few extra $$$ spending money on trip and low and behold the FREAKING DS regulator cable gave a loud POP tonight.... :E: made me want to  :9: when I called the parts house and asked for cost! Just under $100.oo for regulator and motor assembly, (in stock) and just regulator assy (not in stock) was $63.oo.  (n)
Does this (something breaks) happen to you guys and gals before a trip/vacation? If it was the passenger side it would wait, but the driver side in NEEDED for many things as drive up windows at restaurants, banks, or turning a bird or two loose at annoying drivers/pedestrians.  :laugh:

I posted the motor in http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php/topic,121504.msg1858787.html#new that it is FREE and worked great before the regulator let loose. Unless someone else jumps on it before we leave Friday for the Iowa GTG I will bring it with me and whoever needs one can have it.  :cool:

Counting down and can't wait!!!  :wave:
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I started a thread somewhere around here about what you do to get ready for a GTG and some of it is repairs........this time for me it was all 4 ball joints and both front wheel bearing hubs! I will take that over what 05HrlyHlr or Didit will be going through!  (y)
 
I found bad front wheel bearing while doing tire rotation, replaced that and all is well.  The window regulator is half hour job 7mm and 10mm socket easy as pie if you can change a tire you can do the regulator.  Matt
 
Decided not to bring camper back into town from cherry glenn so we just moved over to our spot for this week/weekend yesterday. So we are set up on site 63 and ready to go  (y)
 
Z66 BUTCH said:
I started a thread somewhere around here about what you do to get ready for a GTG and some of it is repairs........this time for me it was all 4 ball joints and both front wheel bearing hubs! I will take that over what 05HrlyHlr or Didit will be going through!  (y)
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:eek: That is expensive!
Yeah, I didn't even want to compare surgery to vehicle repair(s) in my other post.

Mdz66 said:
The window regulator is half hour job 7mm and 10mm socket easy as pie if you can change a tire you can do the regulator.   Matt
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It IS/WAS easy as can be, but 30 minutes....maybe if I didn't care to inspect for any possible causes of regulator issue and if I didn't want to clean any dust or dirt from between the door and door panel and the felt trim the window runs between. Then make sure everything looks as if nothing ever happened and cleaning all the windows from finger prints and anything that may make a window drag while going up or down....any tree sap...ect. Closer to a full hour, maybe an hour and 15 minutes for the time garage door opens, to the time it is closed. Luckily I live 8 blocks from parts house.  :D
 
Got my father in law taking my Av in for an oil change today since he is down to watch our daughter as I am still hanging out in the hospital!

Got all the stuff I need for teh mods I am going to try and get done down there in ready to go also! I do not know how putting the poly bushings in is going to go! I may need mpre help the originally planned, but I pay in cold adult beverages!

This broken foot/ankle really put a damper on my summer! At least I got my decks built! I didnt get the basement done or the garage insulated, however I can sit out on my deck and drink beer while I recover!
 
I've got to start paying closer attention.
When did LakeFX get added to the attending list?  :woot:
 
GoldBowTie said:
I've got to start paying closer attention.
When did LakeFX get added to the attending list?  :woot:
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A week ago...he PM'ed me that they are attending If they are all well.
 
Any one of you handy guys/gals attending ever changed out their keys in the front? I was going to try and get that done and get the 285's on there but im not going to have time :(
 
jabrd said:
Any one of you handy guys/gals attending ever changed out their keys in the front? I was going to try and get that done and get the 285's on there but im not going to have time :(
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Keys are simple! name a time and place once everyone gets acquainted.
 
jabrd said:
Any one of you handy guys/gals attending ever changed out their keys in the front? I was going to try and get that done and get the 285's on there but im not going to have time :(
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I have, it is somewhat dangerous if you do not have the correct tool. You will need to get an alignment after changing or adjusting the keys but make sure to get it setting right where you want it first. The last time I did anything with them I just had the shop that did the alignment change the keys, it did not cost much more and I was afraid of it after messing with them the first time.....
 
We are heading that way in the morning, it is a 8 1/2 hour drive for us so we will need our rest before ANY pictures are taken........ :wave:
 
Just a reminder for all adults attending to please print and sign this form and bring it with you:

http://www.ncagtg.com/2010/Documents/2010_WWCAGTG_Hold_Harmless_Form.pdf

See 'ya in a couple of days!

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They kept me an extra night, but I am springing this joint tofsy regardless and will be leabing for Des Moines around noon tomorrow! The wife has to work a 1/2 day! I guess when you are important you cant be gone a full day!  (n)
 
We are heading out in a few. If you have FRS radios bring them, we will be on channel 3 for the cruises.

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Z66 BUTCH said:
I have, it is somewhat dangerous if you do not have the correct tool. You will need to get an alignment after changing or adjusting the keys but make sure to get it setting right where you want it first. The last time I did anything with them I just had the shop that did the alignment change the keys, it did not cost much more and I was afraid of it after messing with them the first time.....
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I have the re-indexed keys, shock extenders, and torsion bar puller/unloader but i have been a little nervous bout doing it myself as well.
 
     I?m familiar with a few members that will be in attendance (Butch, Didit, Gold Bow Tie).  Due to family commitments and working two jobs (no weekends off and 19 hour days), I haven?t been as active as I would have liked and am not familiar with the membership as I should be.  For those I haven?t met yet, I?m the Cruise Coordinator for the Northwest area of the Indiana Chapter.  My wife is also a member here. 
     My family is involved in the Boy Scouts Of America.  My oldest is an Eagle Scout and my youngest is a Webelos 2.  My wife is the Chartered Organization Representative and Webelos Den Leader.  I am the Cubmaster and Derby Chair.  I recently completed leader training for the Boy Scout program and will be an Assistant Scoutmaster when my son crosses over next year.  I will most likely be taking over as the Troop?s Scoutmaster the year after.   
     We need to figure out who will be driving the farthest to attend, as I have a special recognition for that person in attendance.  I know it?s not me, since Butch, Didit, and Gold Bow Tie are driving further.  Any idea as to who that may be?  We can figure it out at the GTG?just something to think about.
     We are looking forward to this GTG.  See you soon!
LakeFX
2006 Cladded Dark Grey Metallic Z71
 
That was the longest 7 and a half hour drive I've ever takin, lol.  Took us ten hours, yes we made a few stops along the way.  Gonna refresh and rest a bit before we go out to find Stella!


Didit n Lu n Molly
 
It was a long drive for us as well! We enjoyed dinner last night with Didit, Lu, Matt & Dawn, at Stella's.
 
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