Colorado Springs folks

[mattadams]

Alright Colorado Springs guys. Sounds like theres a few of you now that all sound like you'll be willing ot make it to a meet. So lets get started on organizing something! I'm sure I can make the treck no worries, but I dont know about restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, etc. there so you'll have to help me out a bit.

[Warrlord]

but I dont know about restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, etc. there so you'll have to help me out a bit.

Be glad to. Let me know what you need. :)

[mattadams]

I just did... :)
Where are some good places to hang out? Some place that can accomodate a few folks, has decent parking, doesn't mind if we hang out and b.s. for a while and, most importantly, fits in with most of our "broke" budgets. LOL.

[Warrlord]

fits in with most of our "broke" budgets. LOL.

Short Stop :lol:

There's the regular kinda places like Red Robin, Chilis, Bennigans, Village Inn, Ruby's Diner, Gunther Toodys, etc. I don't know anyone that works at anyplace like those but I'll stop by & talk to the managers about it when we get an idea of "when".

There's a decently priced Italian joint called Bambinos (locally owned) with a back room that can be reserved for groups.

[rino351]

Bambinos with a back room? I'm scared.

[CNTRYCOWBOY]

All of the places that I went to when I was living down there were a little pricy, so I can't help out too much Matt. There was a philly cheesesteak place of a Nevada Ave. that was good, but the parking is slim.

[Mind_Boggler]

One of my favs is a Mexican joint called Salsa Brava... but they have lousy hours, lol But I'll think and see what I can come up with.

[dannan_w]

Buka de bepo or Bambinos or the loop in manitou many more I am having a brain fart. :lol:

[mattadams]

I'm cool with whatever, as long as its on the budget side of things. I don't want anyone saying they can't go because its too expensive is the thing.

[Mind_Boggler]

OK, I've done a little thinking, and the best place in my opinion would be Three Martgaritas. It's a Mexican food place that's pretty affordable, and the food comes in big portions(always a plus in my book! lol). Anyway, that's my input, but I'm open to whatever.

[mattadams]

I'm alright with whatever. How about you guys pick a time and a date, and we'll make it happen! As much as I like to plan events for other cities and so forth, might be cool to entrust the Colorado Springs group with that power... :)

[dannan_w]

i am down for 3 margs. i love their food. i like weekends. pick the time and i will be there.
:)
Get er done!

[Warrlord]

Yup, I like 3 Margs.........Works for me. Anyone have an idea of when to make this happen?

[Mind_Boggler]

Well, I hardly ever work weekends, and it's even more rare for me to work nights, so pretty much whenever will work for me!

[mattadams]

sounds good. Find a date that works for everyone, and I'll be there.

[dannan_w]

how about the 15th of Jan? at 3 Margs or the loop in manitou?

[Mind_Boggler]

Welp, the 15th would work for me, but I'm just wondering if that is enough notice for everyone? Maybe a little closer to month's end? Like I said, it would work for me, but some members may need more notice to schedule it.

[CNTRYCOWBOY]

Me and the misses could make the 16th. Just a thought.

[Walking Eagle]

16th works for me.

[cory]

good thing i dont have the bronco, i would have to leave right now to get there by then

[Mind_Boggler]

lol
little slow was she?? haha

The 16th will work for me.

[Warrlord]

15th or 16th works for me. Is this a family thing? I'd like to bring my wife so she can keep me in check & make sure I say "please" & "thank you" & all that stuff :lol: :lol:

[tony1307]

I may hafta try extra hard to be there.....


and show up early so I can drool over warrlord's truck.

[mattadams]

Families are DEFINATELY welcome. 16th works for me as well. Can we get some directions on how to get there?

[dannan_w]

i only have one problem i am ice racing on that sunday. have to have 6:00 pm or later.

[dannan_w]

There is 2, 3 margs in the springs. North or south?

[Warrlord]

There is 2, 3 margs in the springs. North or south?

We ought to do the north one so the northern folks don't have to take the scenic route through town all the way down Academy Blvd. Sound okay?

[dannan_w]

sounds good to me. but i am not to good with streets on the north side. so i will need dir. but i will be there.

[giddyupgo93]

Hello ya'll,

The 16th definitely works, and the 3 margs on the north side sounds good to me.

[Mind_Boggler]

ok, where the hell is that one again??
lmao
it's been a while, I usually go to the south one

[cory]

my bucket no like highways only mud and rocks and telephone poles and some trees.

[CNTRYCOWBOY]

we can always get some carpool action going down to the springs.

[Warrlord]

Here's some directions coming from Denver,

(This might sound confusing but once you see it, you'll know what to do)

From I25, Take the Academy Blvd exit then turn left (south) on Academy. Might as well stay in the left hand lane. Keep going about 2-3 miles. When you see Dublin Blvd you'll know you're getting close. about a 1/4 mile after Dublin, you'll see 3 Margs on the left........but you can't turn there because of the median. You'll need keep going to turn left or do a U-turn at the next light which is Lehman Dr. It would be safer to just turn left at Lehman Dr & then turn around in the 7-11 parking lot that's there on the corner. Then get back to Academy & turn right (north). 3 Margs is located on the corner of Academy Blvd & Dominion Way.

What time is this shindig?

If I made the directions sound too screwy, let me know, I'll try to clear it up. :oops:

[dannan_w]

what time sould we have it at? i am open after 6:00 or so. after ice racing.

[CNTRYCOWBOY]

Not to change the location, but isn't there a 3 margaritas right off of I-25 around garden of the gods? I didn't know if that would easier or closer?

[clavos]

I don't know about the rest of you guys, but most medians won't prevent me from making a turn. LOL...

[mattadams]

LOL either way. If after 6 works for you, lets make it 6 or whenever, don't want it to be too late if I'm having to drive back on a worknight.

[Warrlord]

6:00 is okay for me. Dannon, will that work for you?

[Mind_Boggler]

'Sounds good to me, y'all. I'll see ya there.

[CNTRYCOWBOY]

Ok guys I'm not gonna be able to be there. My wonderful boss decided to schedule me to work.

[mattadams]

Geez, we arrange a day Dom can make it and he changes schedules on us, LOL. That's alright, can't make it to every event I suppose.

[CNTRYCOWBOY]

Sorry about that, but the boss can be a pain sometime, I usually don't work Sunday's but for some reason he has me closing.

[Glass]

This is my "i wont be there..." One of my friends passed away Dec.22nd, and his family is coming into town the weekend of this meet....and were going to finish cleaning out his apartment...Ill see you guys all eventually...Have fun..

--John

[mattadams]

Glass, sorry to hear that! Is that the friend that was in the car accident a while ago, or a different one? Wish you and his family the best.

[dannan_w]

If it was at 6:00 i would be late i just got back from ice racing. i would like to see 6:30 sop i can have time to drive down from cascade. :wink:

[Warrlord]

6:30 would work for me. How about the Denver area folks?

Can we get a head count?

[mattadams]

6:30 is fine. I will be there, with one guest..

[Up2myLbowsNmud]

6:30 is fine. I will be there, with one guest..

Am I your guest?

[mattadams]

Actually I called Jennifer Connelly and she agreed to go with me... LOL j/k.
Yes, you are my guest :).

[Up2myLbowsNmud]

Ok thanks, then I will not rsvp for myself:)

[cory]

great news my truck isnt done yet go figure, i'll hitch a ride with jeff then

[Walking Eagle]

You get to ride in the back under the tonneau cover.

[Jcmichalik2]

So I get the e-mail and I figured It was high time to crawl out from under my rock for a bit :P

Anyway, The 16th at 6:00-6:30 ....Hmm....I'll have to mark my calander and pray to whatever that nothing comes up. I wanted to do the meet up on 120th and Colorado-ish (I think that's where it was), but I got stuck helping my friend Amy take care of her 1 month old (at the time) baby, which I didn't mind because I want to be a father myself someday, and it'll make good practice., but still, I was bummed that I couldn't go :(

Oh, and I'm probably being promoted to an Automatic Tranny Tech at Dodge here pretty soon...looking forward to that....It's going to be extremely difficult to learn everything as far as diagnostics, mechanically, and especially electronically, but I think It'll be worth it...

Anyhoo, I'll keep you all posted on whether I can make it or not. Ta ta for now

John

[rino351]

I'll put a tentative: I'll be there

[MMPC]

Actually I called Jennifer Connelly and she agreed to go with me... LOL j/k.
Yes, you are my guest :).
Every now and again, Matt makes a good funny. I just laughed out loud at that one. I'm not sure why - I guess just the whole preposterousness of it? :D

[Devildog34]

As it stands right now I might actually get to meet some of you. I plan on being there. Did I read this right and its the 3Marg just south of Dublin on Academy?

[bassdude]

i'll go. now i have to decide which truck to bring the 76 or the "new" 97

[Warrlord]

As it stands right now I might actually get to meet some of you. I plan on being there. Did I read this right and its the 3Marg just south of Dublin on Academy?

Yup, That's the one :)

[mattadams]

bassdude, I vote for the 76! :)

[bassdude]

thats what i was thinking :mrgreen:

[bronze]

i recieved the email too and decided why not see whats goin on. ill actually be moving back to colorado springs for school that day, so i might be good to drop by and meet everyone, hopefully get more involved. only hitch is hoping my bronco is fixed, so many damn probs with it, yet i still love the thing. anyways, hopefully ill be able to make it if im not too busy.

[mattadams]

bronze, come out whether the bronco is ready or not. The club is about more then just what you drive, its who you are, so get out any way you can :).

[bronze]

the bronc is my only available vehicle though >_< im hoping its just something simple thats wrong with it, and hopefully it'll be done tomorrow. depending on what time i get on down into the springs, ill see about comin around and meeting all of you, no better time then the present =D

[Mind_Boggler]

yes, bassdude! the '76...
Gimme a chance to steal , umm I mean borrow it!
lol

[smoothengagement]

bronze.. whats wrong with the bronco?? if ur still up here i could probally drop by and lens a hand?!?!?

[bronze]

no idea whats wrong with it, and im no mechanic, and have very little time to even try and mess with it at this point, so im just gonna go drop it off at my mechanic before i make my way to work this morning

[Snowman]

A meet in the Springs??? wow, what a change of plans. I pretty much feel off the face of the earth with the club since I am just not bale to get up to Denver for the meets you all have. That would be cool to have one down here. I see that you all are thinking about having it on the 16th around 6:00-6:30. The only problem that I might have with that time is that I am suppose to drop off my little girl with my ex-wife at 5:45 on Sunday's and that kind of falls pretty close to that. But she lives on the East side of town and if you all are talking about the 3 Marg. on Academy it might take me a little longer to get up there.

[mattadams]

Snowman, glad to see your still around! Sounds like we got a good potential group of members growing in the Springs area so hopefully meets down there will become a more regular thing. I'm sure we'll be there for a while so even if your a few minutes late, don't stress it.
By the way, would anyone in the Springs area like to volunteer to call the 3 margaritas ahead of time, and let them know that we are coming? I doubt they do reservations or anything, but might be a good idea to just let them know that we are coming.

[Devildog34]

The address is:
3 Margaritas
6385 N Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80918 - 8304
(719) 532-1743

They do take reservations for large groups. If someone would tell me how many I'll make them for you. I'm still not confirmed but it is a Sunday and that's usually one of my down nights.

I just got off the phone with them and the person I spoke to didn't speak english. I guess that means its authentic. I'll call back if needed when someone can give me a count. tks

[Warrlord]

I'll call back if needed when someone can give me a count. tks

Three here......me, my wife, & my daughter :)

[Walking Eagle]

I'll be there.

[Mind_Boggler]

I'll be there

[Devildog34]

Ok, I skimmed through the post and think this is what we have so far.
Matt Cory
bassdude Up2MyLbowsNmud(nice name)
Walking Eagle Mind_boggler
Warrlord +2 Giddyupgo93
Jcmichalik2 - Maybe Dannan_w
tony1307 - Maybe Clavos - Maybe
rino351 - Maybe Snowman - Maybe

If my math is right, and my degree was not in math, that's 17 possible with me and 12 confirmed. Sound right? I'll give them a call on Thursday to give some others a chance.

[mattadams]

Devildog, that sounds about right. If history is right, someone people that say they'll bet here, won't, and some people that don't say they'll be there will show up. When you call 3 margaritas, tell them you will have "about 15". Thanks bud. Look forward ot meeting you.
Up2mylbowsnmud is my g/f, just FYI LOL. The mud isn't like for wheeling mud its for working with clay :)

[bronze]

throw me on there as a maybe as well....all dependant on what time i get down in the springs that day and how everything goes, but i really wanna try and make it to this one.

[ford1504x4]

i live in the springs i just would like to know which one that everybody is going to?

[ford1504x4]

nevermind i figure it out it might help if i read more LOL

[Devildog34]

FordF1504X4 does this mean you are sure you can attend? If so I'll plan on calling in 16. + or - 2 shouldn't be a problem for them.

[Burg460]

i'll go. now i have to decide which truck to bring the 76 or the "new" 97

YES, BRING THE 76!!!!! That makes what 4 votes??? :mrgreen:

BTW, I am planning on showing up for this and my girlfriend will be with me as well. :D So that would be 2! LOL

[bronze]

well, its looking like im out unless my bronco is ready saturday. turns out initially they found that the tie rod ends were messed up, so they replaced those. well the initial probelm i was having was still there(horrible rubbing sound). so they checked the rear end, and while checking the differential oil found shards of metal in it. wonderful, just wonderful. The good: all the front end work is free. the bad: rear end work is gonna run me around $1600, and i *might* get my bronco back saturday. if i do, ill probably make my way to the meetup. if not, well i wont be there. bad times =(

[mattadams]

Bronze, can I offer you a ride to the meet?
Sorry to hear about the hassle.

[rino351]

I could be there, but not in my ex.
I JUST got it back from the shop, and now it's in my garage, all torn apart ready to get gears installed.

[cory]

pull n save bronze no more then $80 give a yell maybe i could help yank it off

[bassdude]

yea just find one with the right gears and yank it. way cheaper than the diff shop

[bronze]

sigh, wish i had the time right now to yank some parts and do it myself, but its probably better to have a professional do it then to have myself try and screw somethin up. alternately, i gotta have it good to go by monday as it is, as i have to be back in colorado springs by monday anyways. thanks for the offers guys, ill keep you all updated, hopefully ill have it back saturday.

[mattadams]

bronze, let me know either way. If you are in Littleton or Colorado Springs, I can get you there and back.

[CWOUSCG]

Matt

I am returning from Estes Park early afternoon. If I get back in time I would like to join you guys at the meet.

Mike

[dannan_w]

i am not sure if you got me counted but i am in. 6:30? sounds like fun.

[Devildog34]

Ok, I went ahead and did 17. Start ariving around 6 and we'll order sometime after 6:30. Sound ok? I made the reservation under RMFTC or Rocky Mountain for Sunday night. I look forward to meeting everyone.

[bronze]

sounds good, ill be there. got my bronco back today, runs like a brand new truck. they had the rear end gears stuff around still....god, just gotta say it was friggin horrible, they were all saying its amazing that i drove it in. but its all working good, and ill be there sunday, looking forward to meeting you all.

[Glass]

If i can gather some money im owed, and get some for fuel, and some for food, i might be able to make it now....We might be going back to Indiana next week, my grandpa is now doing pretty bad, so if theres anyway i can enjoy one night, ill find it..lol...Got to enjoy it all sometime...Ill know if i have gas money tonight, and if i come ill be coming alone...and probobally caravan down if that gets setup.

--John

[MMPC]

I thought I already confirmed, but evidently forgot. :? Anyway, I'm RSVPing for 2...

[rino351]

Sorry, I'm changing my maybe to a no.
I picked a bad weekend to tear my vehicle apart, and I HAVE to get it done.
See yall at the next one.
-Ryan

[ford1504x4]

i will be there about 6 or so. to get to meet everybody. i will be in a 95 f150 white and teal. the name is josh. cant wait to meet everybody. matt i hope u bring a decals so i can get one from u. thanks

[Devildog34]

MMPC, Sorry about that. It's no problem though. I told 3Amigos it might be +/- two.

[mattadams]

Ryan, is it a time issue, or is it that you have no transportation? We'll be going through Castle Rock on our way, maybe we can pick you up, then drop you off ont he way back? Always try to accomodate folks whenever possible.

[rino351]

A little of both.
I really need to get this done, so I have a vehicle to drive on Monday.
I would really like to go, and meet all those that I have not met before, but I really just need to sit down and work on this.

Curently, I am stuck on gtting the ring gear to match up properly to the pinion shaft. I am sure I'll get it figured out, I just gotta think about it.
Thanks for offewring the ride though!
:D

[Warrlord]

Curently, I am stuck on gtting the ring gear to match up properly to the pinion shaft. I am sure I'll get it figured out, I just gotta think about it.

Hey rino, I know how to do that kind of work. (since I do it for a living) But I have plans with my wife until about 1:00 Sunday that I can't get out of (sorry, can't piss of the ole lady, I get in enough hot water as it is). If you have any questions about the setup please call me. 719-330-9302 on my cell. I'll have it with me. I'll try & be as much help as I can be over the phone. It's just a matter of shimming the side bearings & setting the backlash to obtain a proper pattern.

If I get back early, I can run up to Castle Rock & help ya out.........No Strings Attached :D :thumbup: Although all my tools & shims are at work :roll: I'll try & do the best I can for ya.

[Devildog34]

If anyone needs any assistance getting there just give me a call. I live in Fountain right off the interstate. I'll pick up if needed or assist with directions. I'll be on my cell at 719-641-3390.

[mattadams]

Rino, if by chance you get it fixed, we will be in the castle rock area, shopping (go figure) for a while before th emeet. Let me know if you want a lift.
My cell is 303-868-8265

Hey warrlord, you install gears for a living? I've got a set of 4.56 gears I need installed.

[Warrlord]

Hey warrlord, you install gears for a living? I've got a set of 4.56 gears I need installed.

I do 1-3 diffs a week at work. Mostly the front diffs in half ton GMC's & Chevy's, because they eat up side bearings all the time. I've been a GM wrench since '88, from '82 to '88 I was a Ford wrench. I've helped many friends replace gears in their trucks. I'll be glad to help out the members here too. It's always good when you can improve your truck in some way.

Do you have the Sterling or 8.8 in the rear? I have extra shims for the 8.8 but not the Sterling. No biggie if you get a master install kit. We can yak about it tonight. See ya there!

Larry

[cory]

i had a great time finally saw some of your trucks like burgs warlord and i cant remember that little truck next to warlord's oh matts just joking :P

[mattadams]

I sure felt small! LOL. That's ok, no better group to "feel small" next to.

[Walking Eagle]

Takes a lot for Cory to say something since his Bronco could not make the trip.

[cory]

ok well i deserve that i think i need to call the shop now.





bitch. :thefinger: