Austin Area TW Chapter (all gens welcome, even T4Rs; heck, just make it a Toyota and we're good)

Anyone coming tomorrow to my house to learn how maintenance works? I'm starting around 10 whether people are here or not

 

I want to but will be helping the gf move. Y'all have fun

 

We went to Area 51 earlier looking for y'all and then I saw the Cement Pro as we came back to camp but wasn't sure if that was y'all.

 

Dat cement pro sure is purty

 

Couldn't get into a Firestone for an alignment until tomorrow at 1 pm . Appointment at 1... Which means, according to him, it could be up to 3 pm before they start... definitely a drop off. Tried to convince the wife we should just pay a local shop this one time so it would be ready for tomorrow. Hard to justify when it's free at Firestone...

Also, I'll get the Cars and Coffee list/picture/tagging started later tonight so we'll have the information rolling.

 

In.

 

If I was open, I'd bring a lawn chair and beer... every event needs a peanut gallery

 

They didn't have an open shift for me today...instead I got so much work done on the truck! Built a full relayed wire harness for the rear LEDs and reinstalled them. Fixed my turn signal that was out(Changed front turn signals to amber). Uninstalled rear lightbar so I could bend the mount into the right angle. Then painted the mount. Reinstalled lightbar. Fixed retarded wiring from the original owner of the camper shell.

If they don't have a shift for me tomorrow, I'm going to clean up the camper shell wiring some more and reinstall the dome light. Then I'm DONE...until I can afford more parts. Owning a tacoma is a full time job.

Nearly forgot a picture. I uninstalled the license plate light mount, and reinstalled the SR-Q lights with the smoke covers until I can find a better mounting point. Mounted the wiring to make it easy to take them off/on if I go wheeling.

 

I'm missing hidden falls and free classes? damn...

 

Damn, I didn't even think of this. I'm doing my sliders tomorrow. I should have brought them over there instead.

 

Kick ass!!! Good work, man! It's a full time job and an obsession... for me at least

 

Am I visible enough yet? I ran an EMS call today, and my rear lightbar wasn't reinstalled yet. So I didn't turn my lights on.

 

I keep going back and forth on shells... I want one, but I'm loving the bed racks too... But I guess the main thing is, the wife doesn't like shells so there is that

 

If someone offered to trade me a bedrack for my camper shell right now...I'd probably do it. I like it, but it shifts a lot when I go offroad...which is everyday since I live down a bumpy ass dirt road. I really want to do a bedrack + RTT + softtopper.

 

Bedrack looks and I'm sure I can get one on there someday... behind all the others. Not all of us can work as fast as @riz_atx

 

Ummmm I'm motivated!! And work stress has been so high that wrench therapy in the garage is the one thing that soothes it for me.

 

Same. I forget about all the stress that comes from working in emergency medicine when I'm sitting working on my truck. It's very therapeutic.

 

I hear ya. I've got lots of motivation, just no time or money But I am doing final research on the tundra brake upgrade right now Need to rebuild the rears as well. Might as well do them both now so I can get on to sliders and rear bits

 

June 11th 2017 Cars & Coffee aka Tacos and Tacos... AF...

All members, spouses, kids, dogs, BF's, GF's and even @ChadsPride Welcome!!!



*Forgot to include Price is $5 per vehicle for parking and it also gives you a raffle ticket for a prize. Usually drawn around 10-11:30 (varies)*

Charity Sponsored: (from C&C FB page)

R.O.C.K. (Ride On Center for Kids)

This month's show is all about HORSE POWER!!! Our beneficiary for this months show is ROCK (Ride On Center for Kids) which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing equine-assisted activities and therapies for children, adults, and veterans in Central Texas. Founded in 1998, ROCK serves over 250 participants and their families annually. ROCK is situated on 40+ acres with 29 horses, less than four miles from the heart of Georgetown and 30 miles from downtown Austin.

**As always, it is not expected for anyone to bring anything; i.e. food, drinks, stickers, patches, etc. Anything brought is greatly appreciated, but you are still allowed to partake even if you can't bring anything **

For those who haven't attended before, generally we all pitch in and bring various items for cooking bacon, tacos, bacon, coffee and... uh... bacon. It is a community effort and as stated above, you are not expected to bring anything. You are more than welcome to still enjoy a Taco, beverage and enjoy the company of others.

If you would like to bring something, the general list (not definitive, just spit balling) is:

Tortillas (@Phoosa is probably going through withdrawals at this point )
Cheese
Bacon (lots )
Eggs (also lots)
Salsa
Other condiments or snacks or food items
Water
Drinks
Chairs
Table
Cooker
Coffee
Sugar
Cups
Plates


Confirmed List:
@ChadsPride (has no choice ) Supposed to be the first to fend off the Jeeps... Unless he sleeps in again...
@Misplaced Nebraskan (Dozen Eggs and probably some bacon...)
@Tynan (Vital Coffee)
@TX_Lucian (Coffee additives)
@riz_atx & GF (TBD and propane)
@Phoosa (recovering tortilla addict)
@ryanbitt & GF (Bacon and Cheese and steekers)
@dBozee (eggs)
@siguy
@pixelsailor (slider assistance)

Possible List:
@CarmenSanDiego



Lame List :

@Sleipnir

Chime in and I'll keep this updated as we roll

 

You know @TX_Lucian and I will be there.. with coffee!