New England AI: The deep deep south of the far far north

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Sandbagger SA: Aug 12, 2003; Giant Thighs.
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OOOH new England AI huh? Which ghetto as gently caress vehicle should i bring?

# ¿ Mar 9, 2012 01:02

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# ¿ Apr 26, 2024 20:20

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Slow is Fast posted:

The one most full of bondo and broken dreams

Do you have a trailer? And maybe a few wheel barrows?

# ¿ Mar 9, 2012 01:10

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Bang Me Please posted:

Come get drinks in Boston with me and Muffinpox.

Can we do this only maybe like in Portsmouth?

# ¿ Mar 9, 2012 04:27

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Muffinpox posted:

Fort Devens

The last time I was at Devens I did land navigation :3:

Slow is Fast posted:

Also epping is pretty close so I'd show up to that poo poo

Epping IS pretty close. I still Like Portsmouth though.

Super Aggro Crag posted:

Western Mass checking in. My car isn't really AI, but I'd still be down for a meetup. May I suggest the Summer Nationals in Worcester, MA?

I went back in 2009 and all the colored specs you see in the distance add up to about 1/3 of the vehicles there.

Wait - what is this? Do you just show up to a place and park and hang out?

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# ¿ Mar 10, 2012 15:41

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Opensourcepirate posted:

If we're destroying poo poo, I could probably show up with some thermite.

Destroying poo poo? Does my TFR side need to come out?

# ¿ Mar 11, 2012 03:38

Sandbagger SA: Aug 12, 2003; Giant Thighs.
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I might have to go all out and put another can of paint on my jeep.

# ¿ Mar 11, 2012 21:49

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kastein posted:

We can't fire weapons in the yard, but only because this is Massachusetts and Guns are Evil and I'm inside town limits.

I have a place up here in Maine for that anyhow.

# ¿ Mar 11, 2012 22:21

Sandbagger SA: Aug 12, 2003; Giant Thighs.
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It's getting warm enough that we could probably work in some camping. What do you guys think?

# ¿ Mar 12, 2012 16:21

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kimbo305 posted:

Anyone? I tried to PM Acky, but this is a bit of a slow thread. I guess he might not have swung back by.

I live way the gently caress down in York County.

# ¿ Mar 13, 2012 17:30

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kastein posted:

I'm down. Hell, meet me just off the last exit on 84 in CT and I'll show you the "fun way" into town.

(lowered rides and those with less than 8-10" of ground clearance need not apply)

My YJ is still stock but I have a 2" procomp lift waiting to go on. Just gotta make some time to change it over.

# ¿ Mar 14, 2012 21:11

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Slow is Fast posted:

aka waiting for slow is fast to come do it for you

That reminds me.

Do you know any place I can do this that ISN'T my crooked hosed up driveway?

# ¿ Mar 16, 2012 02:03

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Slow is Fast posted:

We can use my folks garage. Start soaking all the bolts with PB blaster for a month straight.

Can do.

edit: need to get more. I had enough to do the eight lower shackle bolts though which I'm assuming will be the problem bits. I'm pretty close to just going and buying a set of 8 new ones and not even worrying about it.

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# ¿ Mar 17, 2012 15:02

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oh poo poo another amazing day.

# ¿ Mar 19, 2012 18:46

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Opensourcepirate posted:

What about tannerite?

# ¿ Mar 25, 2012 00:37

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I think the 12th works for me too.

Billy Tully posted:

I'm thinking about having a wrench day for you guys at my place sometime this summer and we can shoot guns here if you really want to.

I need a wrench day.

like a "how many lovely little things can I fix in one day" day.

# ¿ Mar 25, 2012 05:12

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SwashedBuckles posted:

I'm pretty sure I'll be able to make the 12th. I'll bring beer and some stuff to grill up. What's on the docket to be sacrificed to the AI gods?

This is sounding better all the time.

# ¿ Mar 27, 2012 17:33

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kastein posted:

I'm down for an IRC channel, I'm already on like 30, what's one more? Already on EFNet, DalNet, and a few smaller nets. Same nickname.

I'm on TFR's IRC channel on synirc frequently. I could get onboard with this though.

# ¿ Mar 29, 2012 04:08

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kastein posted:

I just bought ten pounds of fine flake aluminum powder.

Everyone bring your rustiest New England AI - certified vehicle so we can knock the rust out, grind it up, and make some thermite

done and done.

# ¿ Mar 29, 2012 23:36

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MAY 12 the average high is 69F with a low of 43F.

Let's see if that holds true. :ohdear:

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# ¿ Mar 30, 2012 08:00

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kastein posted:

Since Commissargribb ended up with a time conflict and a few people are probably going to be camping and wandering around in the morning as well, and I have so much thermite, this is most likely going to be a two day event for anyone who feels like sticking around.

# ¿ Apr 10, 2012 02:57

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schmagekie posted:

This sounds awesome, so if you don't mind someone with a lovely car joining in on the fun (looking for a new one), I'd love to show up.

Haha - have you SEEN some of our cars?

ACEofsnett posted:

A drunken learning experience is still a learning experience, we had fun and that's all that matters.

As an aside, Kastein and Pipkin / Billy Tully are cool guys IRL, for anyone who might be wondering.

To keep updated on the upcoming event, for those of you not on IRC (synirc.net #newenglandai) The facebook group is @ http://www.facebook.com/groups/140031832792118/

Now how will we maintain the elite nature of our rust chat?

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# ¿ Apr 10, 2012 17:12

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Turns out VIP didn't tighten my alt belt because it's still loose as poo poo.

# ¿ Apr 15, 2012 15:41

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chrisgt posted:

It's VIP, I can't say I'm really all that surprised.

yeah right?

They did do the free whatever point inspection thing and pointed out some things for me to keep an eye on which was cool.

I fixed the belt today in the driveway. Super easy.

# ¿ Apr 17, 2012 00:38

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ACEofsnett posted:

Oh.. I think we can make an exception. You have the rustiest Nissan in Texas, don't you?

The rustiest nissan in Texas would probably pass for "like new" in Maine.

Except for the sun baked clearcoat.

# ¿ Apr 19, 2012 15:22

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Hillridge posted:

I'm going to try and make it to this if possible.

I'd also like to offer my workshop in Nashua for future events. We have a 9000lbs. asymmetrical Rotary lift, lots of space, and within the next couple weeks should be getting a CNC plasma cutter that will do 3/4" steel or better. Hell, if any of you live nearby and want to drop by some night or weekend to use the facility, I'm there all the time.

make me a spare tire carrier and a new roll cage.

:3:

# ¿ Apr 21, 2012 19:33

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Welp

My top might actually match my doors by the time I get down there. :3:

Is everyone still interested in getting free BDUs when I come to NEAIfest? Katie says when I bring them down to MA I'm not allowed to bring them back because keeping nearly 10 years worth of old military uniforms is hoardy.

# ¿ Apr 24, 2012 17:40

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Opensourcepirate posted:

I will take free BDUs.

They make excellent coveralls/wheeling clothes since they're ripstop and dark colored/patterned. Throw em on, proceed to soak yourself in transmission fluid, grease, dirt, 100 year old engine oil etc and take em off when you're done.

# ¿ Apr 25, 2012 01:32

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chrisgt posted:

I do that in whatever cloths I'm currently wearing. Then get yelled at by my GF for ruining perfectly good cloths.

In her defense, she probably has a point. I just don't give a gently caress.

Yeah I do that too. I try to remember to throw on coveralls before I work to protect my decent clothes though.

By the way: here's the weather for the 12th and the 13th. Hopefully the rain prediction is wrong. :ohdear:

kastein posted:

Non goons are welcome as long as they aren't weird (oh wait... goonmeet... no worries!)

I invited my buddy Chris from ROTC who wants to wheel around in his blazer. I dont know if he's going to come but I'm sure he'd fit in.

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# ¿ Apr 26, 2012 15:37

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sharkytm posted:

you believe weather more than 24 hours in advance?

I generally dont.

I'm just excited :blush:

# ¿ Apr 26, 2012 15:41

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kastein posted:

We are probably gonna put CommissarGribbs' lift on his YJ this coming Monday at my place if anyone feels like hanging out. Beer's free, thermite testing will take place I'm sure (just got my magnesium ribbon, and already have the thermite ignition powder, which works quite nicely I might add), depending on how things go maybe a short wheeling run after it's back together and/or pavement testing.

# ¿ May 5, 2012 07:49

Sandbagger SA: Aug 12, 2003; Giant Thighs.
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All packed up and ready to make the drive to Southbridge.

# ¿ May 6, 2012 21:41

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I'm at kasteins forest moon of endor jeep workshop now waiting for him to show up.

# ¿ May 7, 2012 19:08

Sandbagger SA: Aug 12, 2003; Giant Thighs.
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I'll post the awesome photos tomorrow.

# ¿ May 8, 2012 08:30

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Thanks to Ace and Kastein for helping me with my jeep. You guys did most of the wrenching and even though I bought you guys dinner I still feel like I got the better part of the deal.

It's too bad we didn't finish but with new springs and the weather conditions on the highway and the fact that it was 3am, I didn't really want to be driving back to Maine by myself.

I would not be saddened if a beefier rear axle somehow made its way in to replace my D35. Hell if you get really bored, I have a laundry list of small problems (the mystery of the fuel gauge that always reads empty, The D30 shifter motor of doom, The wiper system that couldn't ever stay fixed or the carb that's apparently running altogether too rich for example).

Anyhow- here are the pics from yesterday/this morning. Enjoy!

Gas Station in Lowell. Good before "hellaflush"/useless suspension photo.

As soon as I got to Kastein's, he made haste to injure himself a few times and blow up one of his tires.

My kit uninstalled.

Sandbagger positioned on Kastein's deck.

The first leaf installed!

This poo poo's exciting!

The driver's side brake line was torn up a bit and it turned out to be necessary to replace the metal line to relocate it.

The biggest and best cheat bar ever.

OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD...

It broke.

We'll just grind it off!

No? Just torch that fucker!

Dear carfax: please do not include fire damage in your report...

Starting on the D35 end.

I'll have to look up directions on how to make a leaf spring ballista before NEAIfest 2 or whenever I come down next.

Sandbagger SA fucked around with this message at 18:00 on May 8, 2012

# ¿ May 8, 2012 17:54

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Slow is Fast posted:

How much did you get done / whats left?

all 4 springs are in place. The front shocks and sways are set. the rear shocks are an issue at this point. due to the change in angle, the new shocks wont fit the old mounts.

Other than that, the kit is installed and it looks pretty drat good.

# ¿ May 8, 2012 19:01

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Dont forget to divvy up the BDUs I left up there on saturday :3:

# ¿ May 10, 2012 01:52

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kastein posted:

will do! Thanks a ton for that arctic coat, it's going to come in real handy if I don't have a furnace by this winter.

Just run an I6 and pump the coolant through a radiator. Should warm your house right up.

# ¿ May 10, 2012 05:41

Sandbagger SA: Aug 12, 2003; Giant Thighs.
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Just graduated. Have fun tonight! Try not to bottle rocket my jeep.

# ¿ May 12, 2012 18:34

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Open house in Augusta today. Civilians welcome to come. Free food and you can gawk at mil vehicles. I'll get pics for you, kastein

# ¿ May 13, 2012 13:30

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# ¿ Apr 26, 2024 20:20

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While you guys were having fun sleeping off hangovers I was essentially babysitting kids as they played on mil trucks for about 4 hours.

The open-house thing was broadcast and publicized like a week leading up to the event apparently. Quite a few people showed up though mostly parents of small children that had no interest in the military.

HMMWVs: nobody can get enough of these right? Here is an M998 we had out.

And a pair of M1165s

Interior

Rusty Unused Pioneer Tools

# ¿ May 13, 2012 22:49

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