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HOUSTON AREA - WINNIE - TECH DAY - April 1, 2023

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True Blue

Discussion Starter · 4 mo ago (Edited)

Winnie 6th Annual Tech Day April 1st, Gate opens at 8:30 am and closing at 6:30 pm. If you need parts contact Mike at Simple Engineering.com. Don’t know what you need, email [email protected]. The 2 day plan: Friday March 31st - Is for traveling and for dinner 6:00 pm @ Tia Juanita's next to Hampton Inn Winnie, Texas.. Saturday April 1st - Tech-Day 9:00 am start until 6:00 pm. Lunch provided will be Boiled Crawfish and BBQ. Location of Tech Day is 1657 FM 1406 Winnie, Texas, - contact phone number is 281-235-7968. Host Hotel for travelers - Hampton Inn - Winnie, Tx 409-296-3525, Hotel location address is 318 Spur 5 Winnie, Tx 77665. Please let us know if you plan on attending and your meal preference crawfish or BBQ as your main coarse. Also please inform us of what you plan to have done to your SSR. There will also be a craft session for the ladies

A couple of Tech Day rules/expectation listed below.
1.) you must work fulltime with expert while he is working on your R with you!!
2.) you must take your packaging material and removed parts with you when finished working on R.

Winnie Tech Day Hotel Choices:
1.) Hampton Inn $135 + Taxes HAMPTON INN & SUITES WINNIE $101 ($̶1̶2̶5̶) - Prices & Hotel Reviews - TX
2.) Holiday Inn $99 + Taxes HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES WINNIE, AN IHG HOTEL $83 ($̶9̶2̶) - Prices & Reviews - TX
3.) Comfort Inn $99 + Taxes COMFORT INN & SUITES WINNIE $83 ($̶9̶9̶) - Prices & Hotel Reviews - TX
4.) La Quinta Inn $110 + Taxes LA QUINTA INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM WINNIE $85 ($̶1̶0̶0̶) - Prices & Hotel Reviews - TX

There are other Hotels located in Winnie as well.

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TXNSSR

· #41 · 4 mo ago

Problem Child said:
Thanks for the prompt response on this. Haven't purchased the faceplate (white) and needles (red) yet. Was hoping to get input on best sourcing for these items as it appears you have done your fair share.

William

US Speedo

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Problem Child

· #42 · 4 mo ago

TXNSSR said:
US Speedo

That's what I figured, but did want to confirm prior to placing an order.

William

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nj6969

· #43 · 4 mo ago (Edited)

Problem Child said:
That's what I figured, but did want to confirm prior to placing an order.

William

@Problem Child I ordered them yesterday. Look at my post yesterday in "What Did You Do With Your SSR Today" Thread, Post #12,888. Use their, NAPA, chat box and ASK if they can do a better price.

Nick

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JarHead99

· #44 · 4 mo ago

True Blue said:
Winnie 6th Annual Tech Day April 1st, Gate opens at 8:30 am and closing at 6:30 pm. If you need parts contact Mike at Simple Engineering.com. Don’t know what you need, email [email protected]. The 2 day plan: Friday March 31st - Is for traveling and for dinner 6:00 pm @ Tia Juanita's next to Hampton Inn Winnie, Texas.. Saturday April 1st - Tech-Day 9:00 am start until 6:00 pm. Lunch provided will be Boiled Crawfish and BBQ. Location of Tech Day is 1657 FM 1406 Winnie, Texas, - contact phone number is 281-235-7968. Host Hotel for travelers - Hampton Inn - Winnie, Tx 409-296-3525, Hotel location address is 318 Spur 5 Winnie, Tx 77665. Please let us know if you plan on attending and your meal preference crawfish or BBQ as your main coarse. Also please inform us of what you plan to have done to your SSR. There will also be a craft session for the ladies

A couple of Tech Day rules/expectation listed below.
1.) you must work fulltime with expert while he is working on your R with you!!
2.) you must take your packaging material and removed parts with you when finished working on R.

Fred&Norma attending BBQ for both of us.
1-Spare tire kit.
2-window adjustment.
3-Front end checked.
Will help where needed.

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True Blue

Discussion Starter · #45 · 4 mo ago

Winnie Tech Day Hotel Choices:
1.) Hampton Inn $135 + Taxes HAMPTON INN & SUITES WINNIE $101 ($̶1̶2̶5̶) - Prices & Hotel Reviews - TX
2.) Holiday Inn $99 + Taxes HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES WINNIE, AN IHG HOTEL $83 ($̶9̶2̶) - Prices & Reviews - TX
3.) Comfort Inn $99 + Taxes COMFORT INN & SUITES WINNIE $83 ($̶9̶9̶) - Prices & Hotel Reviews - TX
4.) La Quinta Inn $110 + Taxes LA QUINTA INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM WINNIE $85 ($̶1̶0̶0̶) - Prices & Hotel Reviews - TX

There are other Hotels located in Winnie as well.

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JarHead99

· #46 · 4 mo ago

True Blue said:
Winnie Tech Day Hotel Choices:
1.) Hampton Inn $135 + Taxes HAMPTON INN & SUITES WINNIE $101 ($̶1̶2̶5̶) - Prices & Hotel Reviews - TX
2.) Holiday Inn $99 + Taxes HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES WINNIE, AN IHG HOTEL $83 ($̶9̶2̶) - Prices & Reviews - TX
3.) Comfort Inn $99 + Taxes COMFORT INN & SUITES WINNIE $83 ($̶9̶9̶) - Prices & Hotel Reviews - TX
4.) La Quinta Inn $110 + Taxes LA QUINTA INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM WINNIE $85 ($̶1̶0̶0̶) - Prices & Hotel Reviews - TX

There are other Hotels located in Winnie as well.

Thanks

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Dinerman

· #47 · 4 mo ago

I'm coming to work and eat bugs... My lady will have BBQ. Thanks for another great event.

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TXNSSR

· #48 · 4 mo ago

Redacted…

TXNSSR

· #49 · 4 mo ago

Good day all!

I’ve been updating the attendance and work list based on your posts and the conversations I’ve had with folks. Please have a look and let me know if there needs to be any corrections. If there is a question mark, I’m not sure about something.

www.ssrfanatic.com

HOUSTON AREA - WINNIE - TECH DAY - April 1, 2023

Winnie 6th Annual Tech Day April 1st, Gate opens at 8:30 am and closing at 6:30 pm. If you need parts contact Mike at Simple Engineering.com. Don’t know what you need, email [email protected] The 2 day plan: Friday March 31st - Is for traveling and for dinner 6:00 pm @ Tia Juanita's...

www.ssrfanatic.com

www.ssrfanatic.com

The tech day is getting closer and having the parts you need is key to getting the work done. Please don’t wait until the last minute to order. If you have any questions or want to talk over something you are thinking about getting worked on, please start a conversation with me and we can exchange phone numbers.

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HOT-SSR

· #50 · 4 mo ago

I will be needing to install "Front & Rear Shocks" Please put me on the schedule. I will be helping others do their needs as well.
Thanks,
Larry Jones

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Mike in AZ

· #51 · 4 mo ago

Well........

We have finally firmed up the plans for attending. No, Debbie won't be coming. The second person in the "we" is my #4 Grandson, Aden. He's 18 and has been working for me for over a year. He's well grounded and has the "knack".... if you know what I mean. We will be flying into Houston on Friday, renting a car and spending Friday and Saturday night with the gang at the Hampton Inn. Flying back to Phoenix on Sunday. Great use of time and an opportunity to expand his horizons a bit.

Please put us down for 2 BBQ.

I won't be bringing much with me. Just my Tech2, some stepper motors, some cluster LEDs and my soldering iron. The best asset I am bringing is that strong, willing 18 year old that really likes the SSR.

See you in Winnie.

Mike

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Curbsssr

· #52 · 4 mo ago

Mike in AZ said:
Well........

We have finally firmed up the plans for attending. No, Debbie won't be coming. The second person in the "we" is my #4 Grandson, Aden. He's 18 and has been working for me for over a year. He's well grounded and has the "knack".... if you know what I mean. We will be flying into Houston on Friday, renting a car and spending Friday and Saturday night with the gang at the Hampton Inn. Flying back to Phoenix on Sunday. Great use of time and an opportunity to expand his horizons a bit.

Please put us down for 2 BBQ.

I won't be bringing much with me. Just my Tech2, some stepper motors, some cluster LEDs and my soldering iron. The best asset I am bringing is that strong, willing 18 year old that really likes the SSR.

See you in Winnie.

Mike

You need to expand Aden's palate and introduce him to some Mudbugs... Lester's @True Blue are top notch...“Laissez les bons temps rouler”

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Red Roadster04

· #53 · 4 mo ago (Edited)

Put me down for 1 and BBQ
Install Spare Tire Kit and will need lift.
Dennis

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bubbajo

· #54 · 3 mo ago

I need to make a slight change on what I would like to get done on Tech day. Scratch the front shocks, I had an opportunity to use a lift and a friend to help so that's done.
I still would like to felt the window channels so they track better and don't scratch the tint. And I have sound deadener for the doors since the panels are coming off. I have a Corvette servo I would like to install, time permitting.
thanks,
Dale (bubbajo)

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True Blue

Discussion Starter · #55 · 3 mo ago

bubbajo said:
I need to make a slight change on what I would like to get done on Tech day. Scratch the front shocks, I had an opportunity to use a lift and a friend to help so that's done.
I still would like to felt the window channels so they track better and don't scratch the tint. And I have sound deadener for the doors since the panels are coming off. I have a Corvette servo I would like to install, time permitting.
thanks,
Dale (bubbajo)

I am sure the shop Supervisor Robert TXNSSR will pick up on this post and adjust. Another question is have you voted for SSR of the Year? If not would appreciate your vote for Robert TXNSSR

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TXNSSR

· #56 · 3 mo ago

bubbajo said:
I need to make a slight change on what I would like to get done on Tech day. Scratch the front shocks, I had an opportunity to use a lift and a friend to help so that's done.
I still would like to felt the window channels so they track better and don't scratch the tint. And I have sound deadener for the doors since the panels are coming off. I have a Corvette servo I would like to install, time permitting.
thanks,
Dale (bubbajo)

Do you have the felt? If not I have some and could make you a deal....

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bubbajo

· #57 · 3 mo ago

TXNSSR said:
Do you have the felt? If not I have some and could make you a deal....

I have 1/2" velcro. I think l read to use either that or mole skin. If what you have is better I'll take you up on it.

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TXNSSR

· #58 · 3 mo ago

Problem Child said:
Thanks for the prompt response on this. Haven't purchased the faceplate (white) and needles (red) yet. Was hoping to get input on best sourcing for th

bubbajo said:
I have 1/2" velcro. I think l read to use either that or mole skin. If what you have is better I'll take you up on it.

Let me measure and see if I have enough moleskin, as yours should take 4 strips. I’ll send you a conversation tomorrow and let you know.

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bubbajo

· #59 · 3 mo ago

TXNSSR said:
Let me measure and see if I have enough moleskin, as yours should take 4 strips. I’ll send you a conversation tomorrow and let you know.

Will this work https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MFRLG...olid=3D8UTHQ5BONY9&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

TXNSSR

· #60 · 3 mo ago

bubbajo said:
Will this work https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MFRLG...olid=3D8UTHQ5BONY9&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

IDK. Mine is black. Just got back from working out. Will check what I’ve got and let you know.

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