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mattadams
03-10-2005, 07:59 AM
I am leaving March 31st for Georgia, and theres a few "mods" I'd like to get done by then, that I've been holding off on for a while due to weather, lack of time, lack of effort, etc. Nothing super-major like the last day we worked on my truck and literally had to re-assemble a truck. Here's a list of what I've got that I'd like to get done:
1) Bedrug. This'll be trickier then a standard bedrug install, because I've got to take out the rollbar and the toolbox, which means disassembling part of the interior again to remove the wiring for the rollbar, and then we'll have to drill some holes in the bedrug for the rollbar to be mounted, and if they line up with the old holes that'd be much preferred, but will be a lot of work to get everything lined up I think.

2) Backup camera. The wiring on this should actually be fairly easy, it draws power from the reverse circuit, and then its just a matter of running wires and mounting the LCD somewhere.

3) Dash kit. This is if its warm enough, they recommend it be 60 degrees or over before installing, as many of the pieces have to "mold" to the dash, etc. and heat helps this.

4) Fuel filter. It's been about 45,000 miles since I last changed mine. I do have the tool. This can be a bit messy but I'll volunteer to be the guy that smells like gasoline, LOL.

5) Clean air filter. This is way overdue. Should only take a few minutes.

6) Install custom superchip. This might be done before the "mod party" I'm not sure. The connections on the computer are already clean, as I've had a superchip installed before. This is a 4-mode chip that is being custom programmed by Troyer Performance two have two modes for each tire size, 35" and 37" tires, high-performance and low-performance, all 4 modes taking into account gear change, headers, catalytic convertors, FIPK, exhaust, etc. That shouldn't take too long either.

Volunteers will of course be paid with lunch, and dinner if it runs that long. So who would be interested in helping out?

2000 xlt
03-10-2005, 08:06 AM
I think the 26th, we were planning on going to C.O.R.E. I might be wrong, but will see what i got going on.

john

mattadams
03-10-2005, 08:11 AM
oh yeah, I forgot about that, damn... it's even on the calendar, LOL. we can always do it on the 27th...

UrbanCowboy
03-10-2005, 08:33 AM
Easter Sunday. Good pick. Sorry, can't make it.

mattadams
03-10-2005, 08:40 AM
Damnit! LOL. I'm great at picking dates!
How about the weekend before, the 19th?

UrbanCowboy
03-10-2005, 08:41 AM
That I might be able to do. I actually have a two day weekend!!! No promises yet though.

CNTRYCOWBOY
03-10-2005, 09:00 AM
Matt, I'm willing to come over and help anytime between now and then. Shoot me an e-mail and let me know.

rino351
03-10-2005, 09:57 AM
I can probably come help.
The 19th works... I think.

Tray
03-10-2005, 10:35 AM
I'll be driving up to BFE (Sheridan, Wyoming), but if I get back reasonable time I may be able to help out.

mattadams
03-10-2005, 10:54 AM
I was reminded of a scheduling conflict... I can't do it Saturday, but possibly Sunday. Geez, I need a calendar to keep track of my crap, oh wait, I already have on here at RMFTC! LOL.

locster31
03-10-2005, 01:26 PM
I might be able to come by and help on the 19th, depending on what the start time will be. Once you get a date and time let me know.

fordnbikes
03-10-2005, 07:16 PM
Well, if it is on the 19th i'll probably be able to make it ( no promises ) or on the 20th, i would be availible after 2 pm. is this a "work on matts truck day" or if i need to do some of the similar things i can do mine in the same area. If it is a work on matts truck day, i don't mind :), in fact i will most likley be in my work clothes anyway and would like to help out where i can.

Walking Eagle
03-11-2005, 11:05 AM
Matt, you can work on your truck while we are at C.O.R.E. Can we rent the winch for a day? We'll tell you how it works.

Walker2970
03-11-2005, 09:17 PM
im allways up to help you dont mind if i somke while i change the fule filter do ya ?? :P just let me know when



Jake

Heath
03-12-2005, 12:49 AM
I don't think I'm going to make it... I did to a tune up on the old white CRX tonight though... That things running pretty kick ass now...

ProjectAviator
03-15-2005, 09:24 PM
Damn I am going to be in Rapid city this weekend.

Tim

mattadams
03-15-2005, 10:15 PM
That's alright, I just don't think I'm going to have time for this regardless... just have too much to do between now and when I have to leave for Georgia, so the bedrug, etc. might have to wait until I get back.

UrbanCowboy
03-16-2005, 09:38 AM
For clarification purposes, are we going to do this or not? I've been trying to keep room in my schedule to help but if you're not goingto do it, I'm going to schedule other things.

mattadams
03-16-2005, 09:43 AM
I think I'll try to reschedule it after the georgia trip. The only thing I really need help with is the bedrug, and I just won't have time to do that before then, have too many other things to do.

locster31
03-16-2005, 01:26 PM
Just let me know when you want to reschedule, and I should be able to make it.