Tampa Bay Area Mini Meets!!

[Blckshdw]

Had a good night at the truck show. Met some new guys from SSOwners who seem pretty cool and down for meets, so this thread might see some more activity. As you can see, it was a little SS heavy, maybe I should buy a white SS so I can fit in better?

Towards the end of the night, a Silverado and Ram decided to have a little tug of war in the back of the parking lot
**sorry for the low res video, didn't get a chance to change my settings**

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[jimmyjam]

i hope the guy in the silvy doesn't join here.

my neck is pretty red but damn that was some hee-haw shit

 

[Midnyteryder196]

Did he even have it in gear??!!

 

[Blckshdw]

Sure didn't seem like it. If that swamp buggy thing wasn't sitting on it's trailer right there, the Ram probably woulda pulled him to the end of the parking lot.

 

[Blckshdw]

Can't believe it's been over a month since the last one. Damn we were slacking! Well today, got to meet some new faces, bmcutright (Brandon) and chatham (Bill) came out, both good guys. Today was suspension day for Brandon. Ball joints and bushings were the main order of the day. Jimmy and Brandon were already hard at work by the time i got there.

Piled everybody into my EXT and hit a local sports bar for a quick lunch break. After everything was pressed back in place, time to reassemble.

Not pictured here, I donated my amber mirror lenses to Brandon. Some TXBlazer LED inserts may be in his near future Jimmy had to step out due to some plans, so it was time to tinker with my truck. Since I was doing a lot of the work, the usual paparazzi duties suffered, but you guys can take my word for it. I wanted to install a kill switch for the auto feature of my power folding mirrors. Just for the few cases where I need to turn the ignition on and off repeatedly, that can be disabled. Pulled the 2nd row driver's side seat and center console out, and ran a pair of wires from the rear fuse block, under the carpet to the console area with David's help.

After some trial and error, got an old PC case power switch installed inside the console, wires in line with the auto trigger from the rear fuse block, with some successful tests. Did some additional testing of the mirrors, as they move quite slowly with the engine not running. They are only seeing 6V when activated, so I'll have to re-evaluate the power source I'm using. I don't know what it's for, some random harness I found that was always hot regardless of the ignition state.

Angel made a late appearance and hung out for a bit. Then we poked around for a ground that I thought could be the source of my parking light issue, but once we got to it, it was tight as could be, so back to the wiring assumption. Maybe tomorrow I'll yank my battery, try to isolate that wire and see if there's a damaged section I can repair. At any rate, before shutting things down, Angel and I hit up the Winghouse for some grub and eye candy.

 

[triz]

Did I not mention what a nice garage Jimmy has. My car would look really good in there.

 

[jimmyjam]

Did I not mention what a nice garage Jimmy has. My car would look really good in there.

you may not have noticed the transmission case and pile of parts on the bench... engine and trans are coming out of the tbss for a lil while. once thats done, you're welcome to use it, perhaps in exchange for some amsoil products...

 

[triz]

I saw it. Your a brave man. And absolutely...I can also spare Carlton whenever you need him.

 

[Fen65]

I saw someone posted on the event page on Facebook for USF Car Meets, anybody here going next week?

 

[Blckshdw]

I saw someone posted on the event page on Facebook for USF Car Meets, anybody here going next week?

If things go according to plan, I'll be moving that weekend. I heard someone post about that over on SSOwners (for a meet 2 weeks ago or something) What kinda gig is it? Or just any kinda vehicle...

 

[Fen65]

It's just a big car meet every month at a lot off Fletcher on USF's campus. I've been going ever since I moved to Florida.

I'm usually the only GMT-360 there. And honestly usually the only SUV.

 

[Fen65]

https://www.facebook.com/events/493923264069923/

Here's the event page.

 

[jimmyjam]

my truck won't be back together by then. maybe I'll catch the next one. I went once a few years back

 

[Fen65]

Hey guys, there's another event at USF on July 11th. Here's the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/250851015122638/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

My friend and I were thinking about getting some people together to meet up before to head over as a group. We're going to meet on top of the parking garage off USF Laurel Drive, I think it's called the Laurel Drive Parking Facility. I'd love to see some other GMTNation members there!

 

[jimmyjam]

maybe there is a chance I'll be driveable by then. I'm going to hit it up if I can, I'll make it there eventually.

 

[Mike w]

Any meets for Trailblazer/Envoy in the near future?

 

[Blckshdw]

Any meets for Trailblazer/Envoy in the near future?

Hey Mike, nothing planned at the moment. Usually things here are put together on short notice, or if someone's planning a big mod then we'll have a bit more time. I'll try to keep you posted if anything significant comes up, so you can decide if you want to make the drive down for it.

 

[Mike w]

Hey Mike, nothing planned at the moment. Usually things here are put together on short notice, or if someone's planning a big mod then we'll have a bit more time. I'll try to keep you posted if anything significant comes up, so you can decide if you want to make the drive down for it.

Hey thanks sounds good!

 

[Blckshdw]

This weekend, I found myself back in South Tampa, to help out Scott (from SSOwners) with some new LEDs he got, and hooking up his capacitor mod.

He's got a pretty sweet B&W theme going on.

After that, we shot the shit for a while, talked about projector retrofits, power folding mirrors, sound systems. Hit up Hooters for some wings and called it a day. Ceasar was supposed to show up, but he got stuck on baby duty.

 

[Fen65]

I think my friend and I are going to the Quaker Steak and Lube on Thursday this week if anyone else is planning on going.

 

[Blckshdw]

Over a month since the last post and meet, we've been slacking.

Tonight, JimmyJam and I met up with Fen65, and Kieth from SSOwners and hit up the USF Car Meet. Lots of rice, as expected, good number of lifted pickups. Due to the low light, didn't get as many pics as I could have.

Just arrived, Jimmy's SS and Kieth's plastidipped SS

We were parked next to this suburban with a big sound system, a little too harsh on the highs for my liking.

Kevin found us and brought his Voy over. Some random guy who's had his SS for about 4 months happened to be driving by, so he parked with us and chatted for a bit.

And now, lots of random pics...

 

[Blckshdw]

You know I was drawn to this one

 

[Blckshdw]

American flag, and some redneck pride flag, but on a German car?

The flash reflection you see is due to condensation in the headlights. LOTS of it!! Retrofit FAIL!!

These guys put on their pedobear stickers at the meet.

In case anyone noticed, yes, that piece of dryer ducting runs from a clearing in the front bumper and simply ends right in front of the air filter. Ghetto CAI at it's finest.

Got pin striping? I think he needs a little bit more...

Yes, dude had an LS2 in his RX8, but it was obvious all his money is under the hood. Doors had damage, lower bumper was broken and zip tied together. Fenders had bolts and washers exposed. At least you know he drives it right?

 

[Blckshdw]

Nice looking sound system.

Lil man pimping. Yes, his power wheels is bagged, remote is at the end of that line.

 

[triz]

I have a ton of projects keep piling up. Tail light leds need help. Thinking of taking the lenses off painting the housings. Motor mounts need done. Radiator may need some work soon if it wasn't the cap.

Still waiting on the invite for the Spyder from Jimmy when he has room. Plenty of pizza and drinks for that one. I just got out the hospital yesterday. Doctor says I should be okay in a week or so. Been sick since we spoke last. I'll tell you the rest whenever we meet up.

 

[Blckshdw]

Glad you're starting to get better man, that's a long ass time to be sick. We'll have to meet up for some grub and a game when you're not contagious anymore

 

[jimmyjam]

damn man, that ebola is a bitch

garage is a little messy but theres no car in it at least so its good to go

 

[triz]

damn man, that ebola is a bitch

garage is a little messy but theres no car in it at least so its good to go

Yeah man, it was no joke. I got no problems cleaning up, plus my car is so tiny. All I need is to rent a flatbed and get it over there. I've been driving myself nuts trying to figure out what to do with myself. At least once I get the engine dropped and on my stand I have something to do.

 

[HeavyChevy4200]

Hey Tampa guys. New guy checking in. Looks like you guys have some fun wrenching and helping each other out. Awesome.

 

[DJones]

We have got to have a meet while I'm here. I'm here for quite a while, maybe permanently. I don't think I want to go back to Indiana.

 

[Blckshdw]

Sweet! What part of town are you in? I can try to round some people up, depending on what your schedule looks like.

 

[DJones]

I'm at Candlewood Suites. I work 9-5 weekdays, but I do have an event the evening of June 14th.

 

[Blckshdw]

The Quaker Steak and Lube we have our annual meet at, is a few minutes down 49th from where you're at. Maybe we can do lunch or something on the weekend there. Did you bring the TB down with you, or you renting something?

 

[DJones]

I brought the TB. Had to bring enough stuff so that I don't get bored. Maybe I'll be around for the October meet. I'm not sure how things will shape up before then.

 

[Blckshdw]

That's cool. Most people who participate in this thread, don't actually follow it, so I'm sending out texts and PMs to see who's doing what, and might be free. Would be cool to have some new faces around here, and meet some of our new members too.

 

[24v 4.2]

I can probably make a weekend. I can buy my new tires for the Aero now that the Trailblazer sold.

 

[HeavyChevy4200]

I would be down for a weekend meet up .

 

[Blckshdw]

I'm kinda in the mood for a beach day, was thinking this Saturday (probably mid morning) depending on the weather forecast. Anybody else wanna hang?

 

[triz]

I may be up for it. I have plans for the weekend, but if I can get everyone on board for Friday then my Saturday is open.

 

[Blckshdw]

This one was an impromptu meet as I was bored, and it's Jimmy's last free weekend before he enters fatherhood, so I rolled over to his place while he reworked some wiring, and installed a new HU in his SS. I forgot to set the flash to auto, so a lot of the pics didn't come out well

In the rear, he had so much stuff wired, I couldn't follow it and keep up with what was connected to what, and what the different functions were for.

I did like the 10 channel active crossover he's using for his custom component door pod setup, can anyone tell why?

Just for future reference, because he was removing a wire that ran up his A pillar, I wanted to take this shot of the sunroof drain tube, in case it's needed for a troubleshooting thread down the line.

In other news, Mike (24v 4.2) may be coming over from Orlando the weekend of the 15th, or 22nd. Anybody down for getting together for some lunch while he's here?