Houston Oct2?

[geshaw30]

Tone & I were kicking aound the idea of a late summer get together. Pondering another meet here in Katy then perhaps a run to the Kemah Boardwalk. We had a great time on the last run (though I accidently walked my dinner tab...thanks for the save T). Sorta figured on letting the Houston heat die down a bit so perhaps late Sept or early Oct. Any interest from the locals & newbies???
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[Vasha13]

YES! I would be interested - it's been too long since I've seen y'all.

[coachreed]

Just curious as to when you thought this might happen? If its late September, I may be interseted in coming down. I am dying to get back into the seat of my VX... its been WAY too long.

Coach... I mean Randy (I often forget who I really am) ;)
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[Triathlete]

Coach,
Has the beast roared back to life yet? If not, it must be getting close. Haven't had an update in a while.:cool!: :naughty: :nuke:

[nocturnalVX]

Originally posted by coachreed
[B]Just curious as to when you thought this might happen? If its late September, I may be interseted in coming down.

Me too! It would be cool to see all y'all. :wave: Maybe I'll be able to swing down there as well... hmmmmmmm. :luck: Keep us posted!

[coachreed]

Originally posted by Triathlete
Coach,
Has the beast roared back to life yet? If not, it must be getting close. Haven't had an update in a while.:cool!: :naughty: :nuke:

Transmission is back in... had to modify my already modified oil pan before the motor would settle into place. I think I've found that the exhaust manifolds from the donor motor aren't going to work... at least not without some modifications... might have to go with a set of LS1 truck manifolds or a set of LS1 truck headers... I'm hoping I can find one of the local Silverado SS owners who have gone to headers so I can try out their manifolds. I have to bolt the torque convertor to the flex-plate and lower the motor/trans combo back into place and then the real test... put the T-case back in... I'm still not completely sure that the front prop shaft is going to clear... but dangit... I'm gonna try! lol This will happen before the weekend and hope to ahve the trans mount and motor mounts done this weekend... then I have to find a way to get the VX to the exhaust shop for a nice new system front to back... wiring to get the thing to start will be cake... then its drive-shaft/prop-shaft time. I've had a number of set-backs due to my knee injury awhile back (did it again a few weeks ago) and I've been busy with other things so I haven't spent much time even THINKING about the VX... let alone actually working on it. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel though so I'm starting to get psyched up again. It should run again with just a couple good weekends of work... sorry I haven't been in touch with all y'all... TTYL!

[geshaw30]

OK...let's narrow it down a bit shall we...

Either the 18th of Sept or the 2nd of Oct (Oct is cooler to hang in Kemah).

Any takers?
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[VX crazy]

Yup, I agree and I vote for october 2 George!

[coachreed]

Welp, not that it was definite that I would make it, so don't make a decision because of me, but I will be in Florida on the weekend of 10/2... and most likely won't be back to the midwest until late the following weekend... there'd be hell to pay if I missed my best friends B-day... anyway... I still have plenty to do to the VX so I'm not positive that it will be in running order by then anyway... TTYL!

[geshaw30]

Ok-the easy part of picking a date is done. Figure on saturday Oct 2nd. The plans will run as usual. Meet here in Katy with cocktails/brews by the pool (swim or watch). Mods applied if needed then head out 45 to Kemah.

Tone was right with his comments in the "meet" post. We had a good time the last trip out to the gulf. We usually leave Katy for a late afternoon arrival in Kemah. Plan on hanging along the waterfront boardwalk before dinner dockside. It's well worth the trip if you haven't been in a while or never seen the area.

Now comes the hard part- attendance. We've had as many as twelve VX's over the years and as little as three. If we can get folks to head out this way I'll continue to host the gatherings but the fall off in attendance has become indicative that there may no longer be a local interest. A turnout will prove me wrong but otherwise this might be the last meet for a while. I can always count on the Austin crowd but locally....well, we'll see. Give us a post if you can meet up and, as always, new folks are welcome.
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[Vasha13]

I am pretty sure I will be able to attend. Just have to talk hubby into sitting with the baby. Count me in though - I don't expect a problem with it. ;Dy;

[weasel]

I might be showing too. If I am in town.

So how many do we have?

-Fred

[VX crazy]

Tone and I will be there, not sure which vx we will be taking yet....

[geshaw30]

Fred...

Tone/VX Crazy
Jay ??
geshaw30
Weasel
Larry??
Vasha13


Houston-we have a problem. Got to do better than 6 (especially when 4 are from out of our area) but it's a start.

....to be continued
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[VX crazy]

Lostemple??? Will mamma let you come out and play???:cool!:

[nocturnalVX]

Well ladies & gents... I am in!
:dance:

See you soon! Dang... I'm sorry! See y'all soon!

[VX crazy]

:dance:

[geshaw30]

Wow...welcome Nocturnal!
Let us know your plans and drop me a PM with whatever info you might need.
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[Tone]

Jay tells me he will be able to make it and Gill wants me to bring him a skid plate. I've also got a full length box that is too big to ship that I need to get rid of. Great if you have removed your rear seat but want a flat area with lots of storage compartments to keep your stuff from prying eyes or sliding around. Would be great for putting stereo components in without worry of damage when carrying stuff. Build one for GP Bob 2 yrs ago and he is still using it with more stuff on board than I have ever seen. Will post a pic later this weekend.

[antinorm]

Hello all....add one more to your future weekend convoy's... unfortnately, that weekend I will be in Chicago.

Just bought a used 99 with 100K miles...the thing looks brand new on the inside and fantastic on the out. I am in love with my vehicle.

Just a quick question though...when the car goes over 10 mph, should the green lights for assisted front drive come on? Are the brakes supposed to be spongey before pressing very hard?

guess it's time to bring it to the dealership for evaluation.

see yah

roy

[nocturnalVX]

Originally posted by antinorm
... unfortnately, that weekend I will be in Chicago.
roy

O.K. now we know who's spot I'm taking, but are you going to have YOUR VX here in Chicago to make up for my absence? :bwgy:

Oh, and yes that is the way TOD works... search here, there is plenty of info on TOD. The brake trouble sounds suspect though...

[yal^]

Gill, don't give up on me joining you yet.
I need to know more details about this trip.
Little before-meet maybe? I won't bail this time, I promise ;)

[weasel]

Did you buy it from that dealer at 249 and beltway 8?

-Fred

[geshaw30]

antinorm-

Roy if you live out Katy way you might want to consider running your ride by McKinzey Bond Isuzu at Mason & I-10 for a look-over. They are more than fair $$ wise and have never dropped unnecessary repairs on me. They are the only ones that have ever worked on my '99.

If you can't make the 2nd then gimme a yell sometime & we'll meet up.

George
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[TimG]

I'm in.

[Anita]

TIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You're alive!!!!
:dance:

Nice to see you again. :lookb:

[nocturnalVX]

Originally posted by TimG
I'm in. :yes:

Yeah, after I pointed out how bad he'd look not driving the 4 blocks (while I'm driving @ 1100 miles)! :smack: j/k

I'm glad you guys are psyched that I'm joining you. I know I am! See y'all soon!

[geshaw30]

Tim!!!
Way to go & glad to hear frm you!

Thought I'd take a head count. As it stands:
geshaw30
Tim
Tone/VXCrazy
Vasha
Larry? (Where you is?)
Nocturnal
You in Weasal?
Jay
Still looking for a double digit turn out-got to be more locally.

By the way whilest I was driving around at night, in my offical capacity as a certified public servant, I found a '99 locked up inside a "you sell it" car lot. Couldn't get to it but the poor silver lovely is simply sitting there all by itself on Hwy 6 at I-10 waiting for a new owner.
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[VX crazy]

yeah Tim, I am glad your coming out again, along with everyone else also! Should be a great time!

[Tone]

Fantastic! Look forward to seeing you again Tim and I am sincerely sorry if I did anything to drive you away. Since it looks like we will now miss the Dallas meet, this makes Houston even better! Not sure if my daughter will be coming with or not. My brother and his wife will probably meet us in Kehma.

[TimG]

Originally posted by Tone
I am sincerely sorry if I did anything to drive you away.

Are you smoking crack? You guys are awesome. I'll tell you about it at the meet.

[angrylittleman]

any of you other houston people from the inwood forest area? i've seen another VX around there a few times...

george - got your PM, and will try to make it out on the 2nd; hopefully i can get my wife to take a few hours away from her schoolbooks to join me.

[weasel]

I will be making it if the boss doesn't call me out on a trip.

So.....

Where are we meeting and where are we going?

-Fred (Weasel)

[Tone]

Weasel - From George’s post above - email him for directions: The plans will run as usual. Meet here in Katy with cocktails/brews by the pool (swim or watch). Mods applied if needed then head out 45 to Kemah.

Tone was right with his comments in the "meet" post. We had a good time the last trip out to the gulf. We usually leave Katy for a late afternoon arrival in Kemah. Plan on hanging along the waterfront boardwalk before dinner dockside. It's well worth the trip if you haven't been in a while or never seen the area.

Now comes the hard part- attendance. We've had as many as twelve VX's over the years and as little as three. If we can get folks to head out this way I'll continue to host the gatherings but the fall off in attendance has become indicative that there may no longer be a local interest. A turnout will prove me wrong but otherwise this might be the last meet for a while. I can always count on the Austin crowd but locally....well, we'll see. Give us a post if you can meet up and, as always, new folks are welcome.

[geshaw30]

Fred...sent you a PM with plans & directions.

If all attend, who made mention of coming out, we are near double digits.
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[Tone]

No way ;eekg; - never had that many! Very cool! Alert the neighbors we will need more parking!

I think we are doing a hitch install, possibly an alternator replacement and I am bringing all my storage and sub boxes including the full length one if anyone is interested in them.

I don’t know what time you were thinking of starting, but if we are doing Gil’s hitch, I’d like to start as early as they will be getting there!

[geshaw30]

For those of you that might still be pondering the trip check out:

www.kemahboardwalk.com

Seems we'll be there for the "Last Rock on the Dock" concert

As to arrival times- the welcome mat is laid out anytime after 11. I assume we'll see the Austin crowd around then?
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[Vasha13]

I will attempt to be there around the same time as the rest of Austin arrives.

[nocturnalVX]

:D Kewlness!
I'll be getting to Dallas on Friday & crashing at Jay's (THANKS Jay!). I will be bringing the hitch to get installed (THANKS Tone!). Can't believe it's almost time to hit the road. See yo'oops... y'all soon!

[weasel]

George!

Nice talking to you.

I will try and stop by your house around 2pm.

I look forward to meet everyone..

-Fred

[Tone]

Bring your FRS radios if ya gottem - officer George seems to have a lead foot sometimes when he is off duty..... :D

[geshaw30]

Me Bossman?? You gonna compare me to VX Crazy's throttle abilities???

Looks like 8 to 9 VX's should be lining up the street tomorrow.
See y'all around noon. The waterfall is on and the water temp is 82 degrees. Looks like it may rain but I still plan on heading out to the gulf anyway.
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[TimG]

Originally posted by Tone
Bring your FRS radios if ya gottem
I'm bringing 3 so we'll have a couple extras.

[Vasha13]

Had a fantastic time y'all - it was great to be back. Thanks to all who made it (old and new - welcome weasel!) and especially crazy Gil who drove 1100 miles just to visit with us!

[Tone]

Link to Lisa’s pics:




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[VX crazy]

Another great meet hosted by George and Carrie! It was certainly a treat to see Gil, Tim and Jennifer! Thanks for coming back ya'll!

[geshaw30]

A brief recap...
We ended up with 8 parked out front here in the sprawling vastlands that make up west Houston. Installed the skid plate & tow to Gil's ride and Larry needed a piece of rear cladding replaced. We headed down to the Kemah Boardwalk for dinner and general "hanging around".

Things that need to remembered on this one:
1. A VX owner traveling 2200 round trip miles just to see friends- and to get some items installed- simply amazing
2. Kudos to Tone for showing up despite having, what may of us
believed, was an illness close to walking pneumonia
3. Kudos to my wife for having medications to get Tone through
the day
4. Weasel..glad to meet you. Wish you could have hung around
a bit longer
5. Feeding & playing around with the Stingrays (yes- the fish) in
Kemah was worth every bit of the two bucks we paid to play
6. Dinner with friends on the waterfront---priceless
7. Kudos to my absent neighbor across the street. Little does he
know just how often we use his garage door opener and raid
his tools & supplies while he's out of town
8. Tone- can't thank you enough for the gift. It (the box) looks
great in the back deck. For those of you who have not had the
chance to purchase one of Tone's storage boxes you're
missing out. Great addition & quality. Get one if you have a
chance
9. Was good seeing Tim again & I promise I'll get this radio back
to you
10. Seeing the look on people's faces as 7 VX's traveled south
on the freeways. Honking horns & people waving
11. Finally (& most important) - You ladies always make the
events more enjoyable. Thanks

I'm glad you all made it out here. Cary, Sammi (The Littlest Dragon) and I thank you.
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[nocturnalVX]

Kemah is a great place to hang out. I had a great time with all y'all Texans, and it was worth every minute of the drive! Meeting George & his wife and seeing the rest of you for the first time since Zu Zoo VI was awesome! It really is a laugh riot being around you folks. The whole weekend went well until heading back from Houston to Dallas on Sunday. A piece of debris was thrown up from the highway & put a dent & some scratches right at the leading edge of the hood of my VehiCROSS.
:sighb2:
I look at it this way... if that's ALL that went wrong (just a little cosmetic blemish), I can't seat it too much. It blows, but could've been something worse. Hey Tim... is that how you got your hood mod?

:goof: My top 10:
1) My rear cladding hasn't fallen off yet...
2) nor did it burst into flames...
3) I hope you can say the same about your garage George!
4) Feeding Stingrays was wicked cool.
5) It's @ 20 degrees cooler up here...
6) and might drop into the upper thirties tonight! ;eekb;
7) Texas' spaghetti interstate exchanges are insane...
8) but also wicked cool!
9) Next time, get that police escort...
10) and next time we get George on the rides at Kemah!

Thanks Jay for the hospitality Friday night and guiding me around Texas. Thanks George & Carrie for opening your home (& garage) to us. Thanks to Tone for being so knowledgable, skilled, and generous even while under the weather.
Thanks to everybody that helped mod my VX. :smack:
Lastly... thanks Lisa & Tim for the birthday drinks!!! JAGER!

[azskyrider]

Seemed like a great time!.. Is that a Front hidden winch design on one of the white lifted VX's? Is that aftermarket or are there instructions posted? :D

[Vasha13]

The winch is on Jay's VX. He will know the details. Jay?

[Jay Dunford]

It's a Warn M8000 custom mounted by an off-road shop here in Lewisville. Unique Concepts is the name of the shop. I asked him to draw up a set of plans while doing the build, but he didn't have the time with several big projects going on at the time. He primarily works on Jeeps (law of averages) but has done work on several local Isuzus.

[nocturnalVX]

Found out the repairs to my VX's hood will run @ $350. Tone gets his cash first, and then Salem for Halloween, and then the fix before Winter. Then the HID kit, then the... :goof:

[Tone]

Gill, take care of your hood first - we can’t have you driving a damaged baby! I’m fine until after Halloween - can you send me a pic of the damage? You might be able to do some of the prep work yourself and save a bunch of money. Having done the console mod, the final sanding is where you need a professional but the filling and initial stuff can be done by most anyone.

It really was great seeing you and having us all together again and yes, the stingrays WERE wicked cool, but I still don’t want to put no slimy fishies in their mouths!

[TimG]

Originally posted by geshaw30

It (the box) looks
great in the back deck. For those of you who have not had the
chance to purchase one of Tone's storage boxes you're
missing out. Great addition & quality. Get one if you have a
chance

I'll second this. I have one of the large boxes that you use if you don't have a back seat, and I don't know how I lived without it.


Originally posted by geshaw30
Was good seeing Tim again & I promise I'll get this radio back to you

I'm not too worried about it. I'll see you at the next meet. If I had too, I guess I could just call the cops or something. :)


Originally posted by nocturnalVX

Hey Tim... is that how you got your hood mod?

Where is that smiley I'm looking for. I think it was called :finger: or something like that. :)


Originally posted by nocturnalVX
Lastly... thanks Lisa & Tim for the birthday drinks!!! JAGER!

You drove 1100 miles one way just to hang out with us. The least we could do was buy you a drink. It was good to see you again.