scottzj - Need a lift ? Would a "farm" (hi-lift) jack work ? That thing can lift a semi. I will try to bring it also. OR would a floor jack AND blocks work. The hi-lift will not work on plastic bumpers. Have both / will bring them.

 

Yeah the safer is the floor jack with solid blocks. We did that with a buddies of mine, but I just havent cared to do this myself, as I tend to be accident prone and only could imagine of things to go wrong while doing it haha.

 

Just a stupid thought - does anybody need to bring a HD (big) front end loader to lift big items ? I might be able to 'finnegle' a tow motor that has 6' forks and can lift 2.5 tons. Could also be used as a "HEAVY DUTY can-squasher".

 

I used to build cribbing from 4x4's under my Suburban to get my 12 ton jacks and jack stands high enough for the frame, it was high enough to sit up under it. LoL
I run 35's, the mall crawler crowd would have put 40's on it, but I rode trails that would tuck them even with a foot of room, and I didn't want to regear to make up for the tire offset, talk about an overlooked item.

 

Bring it on Scott we can do it somehow. I have some 6 ton jack stands that are pretty tall. If not enough I have lots of lumber and a Harbor Freight about 1 mile away. LOL.

I can't think of a reason we would need this but thanks George. I have a small old tractor that we can use to lift things also but not 5000 lbs. though.

I hope it is dry that weekend as my shop space is limited. We will have plenty of room though. I can open up the wife's garage if necessary.

 

Neal dont forget we do have the sunshade things that fit perfectly over the hood of my truck and still have room to work on it. And if anyone else needs to use it have at it!
Hopefully there will be none of this going on!!

 

Wow!!! I did good with that pic!!!

I wont be able to make it.. so someone else needs to bring a wife so she can take pics!!!

I may be able to work something out so I could make it early or late.. but not sure..

And I am all for a big GTG with most/all the TN FTE guys..

 

Yup, greasy rag on a fire.
Not good results. My shoes are still scarred from that event. LOL

 

NICE shot of the flames > 3-marshmallow size. Wondering if that was a "Don't do it this way", thing. Does somebody need to bring a Halon system ???

 

No that was actually a "Hey what would happen if....." Neal the soles of my tennis shoes are still charred too!!!!

 

well i got the day off work, lets make it happen

 

It's done. I warned the wife. What else can I do. LOL
I may have some meatball sammiches for ya'll too. And like I said if you want to bring anything for the grill or finger food that is fine. Just remember we will be eating with greasy fingers. LOL I don't mind.
Hopefully the weather will hold out for us too.

Now for the projects. I know we have an intercooler to install on cc's '97.
What else are you guys bringing?

If we have time I may even have a rear brake job on mine but no biggie. That is just a "filler" project in case we don't have enough.

If I have enough firewood I may even have a campfire for us. That way the flames stay OUTSIDE!

I have an "easy up" tent and I know Ray does too. If you guys have one feel free to bring it in case of the prediction of rain or showers. Feel free to bring any tools you need especially specialty tools. I have most all of the hand tools and some bigger tools but just a thought.

Here are the lists. Just copy them and past in your post so we can keep these going:

PROJECTS:
1.) Intercooler install '97 F-250
2.)
3.)
4.)
5.)
6.)


Who is coming
1.)Neal 97 250
2.)ccarrier
3.)1999superdutystroke
4.)
5.)
6.)
7.)
8.)
9.)
10.)

 

come on boys!

 

Can't commit, I have ta get my vans ready to head to east TN, the mid has a date with a window remover to turn it back into a full panel van.

 

Will be there w/ tools and a few blocks for putting under "heavy lifted items (trucks) if needed.