Tech Day in North Carolina

[Dicktator]

Tech Day will be held at;

High Rock Lake, Salisbury NC

June 19 and the 20th

This is being put together by Marty, 2fasttoon.

Let me know what, if any thing, you want, or would like to have done.

Time will be the deciding factory, so, first on the list will be important.

1. Muth Directional Signal Mirrors. Price $195.00 Installed ( Mirrors went up $10 on May 1st)

2. "Blinking" Rear Brake light (Tail Gate). (Blinks 5 times and then stays on) Price $ 28.00 Installed

3. Steel/powder coated radiator support, by Mike in Arz, $150.00 plus Frt $28.00=$178.00 Installed

4. Soundproofing: Installed
Doors only: Material Cost -$20.00
Roof Compartment: Material Cost -$25.00

5. Roof Vent Soundproof Pads: $10.00 Installed

6. 100% Stainless Tips by Mike in Az - $140.

7. Chrome Fire Extinguisher 10" - $25.00

8. Pry Tools for Plastic - $7.00


Send Check/Cash to:

Richard Bellville
PO Box 14655
Clearwater, Fl 33766-4655

Marty also will have K/n Air kits available, tinkless driveshafts, PCM Forless (Alvin) will be on hand, and a paintless dent removal guy will be on hand Saturday June 19th.

[Dicktator]

Cross Member

Here is some pictures of different types of cross member/braces.

Cross Brace

Part # 15752337 a GM Bar part number (About $15.00)

Part # 11519925 Bolt for Bar (Need two)

46-15076943..TRAIL BLAZER CROSS MEMBER (About 57.00)

153-11519894.. BOLT FOR TRAIL BLAZER CROSS MEMBER (Need Four)

Get them from your Local Chevy Dealer

[Dicktator]

Radiator Support

Here are some pictures of the OEM (Plastic) Radiator/Frame Support.

And Mike in Az STEEL Radiator/Frame Support, $178.00

This mounts ON the Front End Frame rails and under your radiator.

The light colored support is the OEM Plastic support.

Notice the Steel support is exact fit and is predrilled for air dam. Much stronger than the OEM. Takes the "shimmy" out your steering wheel.
Take the Specs. to your Alignment Shop. Specs are in Factory tollerance.
And you will save enough on tires to pay for the support.

Alignment Specs.

Caster 4.25 +/- 0.5 Set to max and equal both sides
Cross Caster 0.0 +/- 0.3
Camber -0.5 +/- 0.5
Toe +0.1 +/- 0.2

Change Camber to 0 and change Toe to 0 to eliminate inner scuffing

I believe all these figures are in Degrees not inches

Dicktator
NOTE: IF you have a "Chin Spolier", you have reinforced your OEM radiator support and replacing it is not recommended.

[Dicktator]

100% Stainless Tips

I now have Mike in Az 100% STAINLESS EXHAUST TIPS.

The are Custom made to Mike's specifications. They are 2 1/2" pipe opening to fit our Stock exhaust by 5".

They are $140 per set, includes Frt and Taxes.

Yes, twice the Cost of Bosal Tips, which is what I have on now, but 4 times the quality.

They are really NICE! I will have a set on my "R" for Tech Day.

Dicktator

[MnMsToy]

I hope to attend

[Doug Allen]

Dick, you're a good man for doing this!

We need more members like you that are willing to step up and help out with Tech Sessions, not just in Florida, California, Texas, Arizona and this one.

Kudos buddy!

[Dicktator]

Thanks Doug, I learned a lot in Texas, from you, Mike, and so many others at the Texas Rally.
Everyone was apprecitive and it was nice to help other Fanatics.

I can't make Maggie Valley, but they usually have a Tech Day there.

I have one in New England.

I had planned a trip to New England, where most of my Family lives and I am going to stop in Charlotte,N.C. to visit my Grandson and 4 Great Grandchildren. (Have 12 Great Grandchildren, wonder what is causing that)

Marty, 2fastton, asked if I would help him with a Tech Day , why not, it will be fun.

I saw the 4th of July Parade in Pittsfeild, Mass and thought I would go there.
WildBillandRed contacted me about a Tech Day in Mass. Why not, it will be fun.

I really enjoy the Fanatics and I always learn something new.

Thank you for your help and effort for the SSR Fanatics.

Dicktator

[Dicktator]

Here are some pictures of installation of Muth Mirrors.

They are $195.00 per set/heated. (Went up $10 May 1st)

Dicktator

[Dicktator]

Here is the address and location for Tech Day in Salisbury, NC. 28146 (Northwest of Charlotte, near Greensboro)

Hosted by Marty Pridmore - "2fasttoon" at their Home 5250 Long Ferry Road.

NOTE: Mirrors went up from $185 to $195 per set, installed. Sorry!

See you at Tech Day in Salisbury, NC on June 19th.

Let me know what you would like to order so I can get materials together.

Dicktator

[MnMsToy]

Richard, I purchased the Soundproofing for the doors and the roof compartment from you in Maggie Valley. Thank you for helping me install it in the doors, it made a big improvement. Wish that I had the time to install the soundproofing in the roof compartment while in Maggie Valley. Maybe with your help I'll get it done at the Tech Day in Salisbury, NC? Thanks again for all the support you provide to the Fanatics.

[Dicktator]

I will be glad to help and show how to soundproof the roof compartment. It is really a good thing to do to cut down road noice.
Of course, the down side is "You will hear every word your wife says".

See you in North Carolina!

Dicktator

[MnMsToy]

Thats great I like what my wife has to say. Just yesterday she said lets go to the 2011 international rally.

[2fasttoon]

Lots of places to stay in the Salisbury Area. We have personally had very good luck with the Hampton Inns, owned by Hilton Properties.
Karen has blocked out rooms, the link is below.


http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/g...18/index.jhtml


For those of you that are wanting to do something with your R, please allow us time for parts to be ordered and arrive.
Please let us know whose attending so that we have a handle on how much food to have for the grill.
Looking forward to meeting more SSR owners and seeing the ones that we already know.

Marty & Karen

[MnMsToy]

B t t

[Dicktator]

List for Tech Day:

1. MnMsToy - Soundproofing.
2. 2fastoon - Soundproofing, Blinking Brake Light

Mike in AZ is sending me eight (8) radiator supports, I have 3 spoken for in Florida already.

Dicktator

[DREAMSSR]

Dick:

I will be there for tech day (live in Greensboro). Could not make Maggie this year. Please tell more about the Muth mirrors installation. Can this be done on tech day?
Thanks,
Richard DREAMSSR

[Dicktator]

I have Muth Mirrors for your SSR, Heated.

They sell on eBay for about $269. heated. PLUS installation.

I can provide the mirrors for our SSR Fanatics at $195.00 installed.

Takes about 2 - 2 1/2 hours to install and YES we can do them on Tech Day.

Yes, there is a catch, YOU have to help with install!

See you on Tech Day.

Dicktator

BTW, while we have the door panels off, you may want to consider soundproofing the doors. Material $20 both doors and installation is FREE.

[Dicktator]

List for Tech Day:

1. MnMsToy - Soundproofing.
2. 2fastoon - Soundproofing, Blinking Brake Light
3. DreamSSR - Mirrors - Soundproofing ??
4. Gerry Ulman -Radiator Support-Mirrors-Soundproofing/Doors & Roof, Roof Vents (If needed)

Mike in AZ is sending me eight (8) radiator supports, I have 3 spoken for in Florida already.

Dicktator

[jkemp12]

would love to attend but already have PCB, FL vacation planned for SSR June 22. When will you be holding another Tech Day? I'm very interested.

[Dicktator]

I go from NC to Pittsfield, Mass. but I am staying around N.E. to visit Family, Son, Daughter, Sister, etc. Will leave Mid July.

On the way back, however, I stop in Charlotte to see Grandson and then down thru Georgia.

May be able to do a Tech Day in Georgia on the way back.

Dicktator

[XLR I FL]

Originally Posted by Dicktator

I go from NC to Pittsfield, Mass. but I am staying around N.E. to visit Family, Son, Daughter, Sister, etc. Will leave Mid July.

On the way back, however, I stop in Charlotte to see Grandson and then down thru Georgia.

May be able to do a Tech Day in Georgia on the way back.

Dicktator

FWIW: I would be interested in attending here in Florida or south GA if there are enough other members in your assessment.

[Dicktator]

Originally Posted by XLR I FL

FWIW: I would be interested in attending here in Florida or south GA if there are enough other members in your assessment.

Not a bad Idea. We have some good SSR Fanatics in your area, well Doug Hastie, SoonerRed, is questionable. NOT!

He is an SSR Florida Chapter Ambassador.

I will take a look at it.

Maybe somewhere North of Jacksonville??

Dicktator

[Dicktator]

Dennie Eaves, IRB Dennie, Indian Rocks Beach, Fl, called me after he hit a Raccoon with his SSR. He was going to work the other morning when a Raccoon dashed out of the darkness into the path of his R. He said it was a small one.

I had one Mike in AZ STEEL Radiator Supports left from the supply that Mike lets me keep in Florida for the East Coast SSR’s.

If he had a chin spoiler or a steel support, he probably would not have had as much damage, if any.

Here are the pictures of what is left of his Plastic Radiator Support, plus the bent radiator cores. We straightened them as best we could and installed the NEW Steel Support.

If you still have a plastic radiator support, you may want to think about a change.

Dicktator

1. What was left of GM Plastic Radiator Support.
2. Damage to condenser and radiator
3. Repairing
4. Jacking NEW steel radiator support into place.
5. All repaired, no leaks, no runs, and surprisingly, no errors.

[Dicktator]

I got a call from Gerry Ulman in NC. He hit a Firestone Gater (Truck Tread) and took out his radiator support. He has some damage and is holding his radiator and condenser in with "LOTS" of tie wraps.

I am shipping him a FREE plastic one until Tech Day.

Will install a Steel one then.

Dicktator

[Dicktator]

List for Tech Day:

1. MnMsToy - Soundproofing.
2. 2fastoon - Soundproofing, Blinking Brake Light
3.
4. Gerry Alman -Radiator Support-Mirrors-Soundproofing/Doors & Roof, Roof Vents (If needed)
5. ssroe - Radiator Support


Let me know if I missed anyone.

Dicktator

[XLR I FL]

Whatever works for the group--North, South or West of Jacksonville.

FWIW: I am willing to help out as you see fit. I'm familiar with wrenches and them there sockets and stuff..

Regards

Jerry

[Dicktator]

Jerry, Thanks, I will talk with my Ambassador, Doug, SoonerRed and see what we can do.

Dicktator

[ssroe]

List for Tech Day:

1. MnMsToy - Soundproofing.
2. 2fastoon - Soundproofing, Blinking Brake Light
3. DreamSSR - Mirrors - Soundproofing ??
4. Gerry Ulman -Radiator Support-Mirrors-Soundproofing/Doors & Roof, Roof Vents
5. SSROE - Radiator Support - Blinking Brake Light

[2fasttoon]

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[DREAMSSR]

Hi Dick:

Unfortunately I must cancel my attendance to to Tech day in Carolina. I am a speaker and now have to be in Fl doing a program. I will try to catch up if you schedule another tech meet on your return trip from Mass.
So sorry, travel safe, have fun.
Richard
DREAMSSR