Wrenchfest.. Williamsport PA October 8,9

mattw

Active member
More details to follow but mark your calendars. The SCCA is hosting an autocross event at the Williamsport Airport this same weekend.. The airport is ~10 minutes from the shop.. I plan to autocross on Sunday and I think it would be fun if we had a couple of trucks participating.

http://www.nepa-scca.com/solo2schedule.html

The shop is pretty well equipped with ~7000 square feet, 2 lifts, 1 pit, tire machine, wheel balancer, MIG welders, TIG welder, lathe, CNC Plasma cutter, grinders, drills, drill press, shop press, engine hoist, transmission jack, sandblast cabinet, powdercoating gun and oven, etc...

I'm pretty good with code59 and can help anyone out that may need it. Some of the guys that have said they are coming are VERY knowledgeable so if you need help with something this is a perfect opportunity.

Please bring your own sets of tools. Last time we did this we had about 5 or 6 concurrent trucks being wrenched on. We only have so many tools ourselves and don't like to cross pollinate them if possible.

There is a propane grill at the shop.. If you want to bring hot dogs/burgers/whatever to grill up that would be awesome.

This can be an all weekend(2 day) event for those that want to make it such. There is room to sleep at the shop but you will need to bring an air mattress and bedding.. If you would prefer a hotel I'd recommend Fairfield Inn & Suites Williamsport as its only $89/night and its very close to the shop:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...rt/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2

Post in this thread if your interested and I'll keep a running list of who is coming..


Atendees:...................................Project

1) Me(mattw)...............................Autocross on Sunday. Helping everyone out on Saturday.
2) Renz....................................Tune
3) Sportmachines(Tom)
4) Ziembic(Jeff)
5) Nickel
6) NJ93TY(Nick)....................... ...beat shit out of truck on auto-x track
7) SY-1193(Keith).........................help everyone else
8) 92 Ty 1173(Jason)................ ....Code 59, Possibly auto x
9) atomicmecha...........................Helping out and learning Code59
10) HAMMERHEAD(Fred).....................TurboTweak
11) AEROKING(Brandon)


Schedule:

Friday Night:
---5:00pm to whenever: Arrive (optional... come anytime/day you want)

Saturday:
---8:00am to 8:00pm: wrench on trucks, eat, socialize, etc...
---8:00pm to whenever: Williamsport Circuit.. Local car show/cruise type thing.. Sometimes cool sometimes not...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/516438811886803/

Sunday:
---(AUTOCROSS) 7:00am to 8:30am: Course Setup(if you want to assist in course creation)
---(AUTOCROSS)8:00am to 9:00am: Registration, Tech Inspection, and Course Walks
***Competitor must be in line for registration by 9am. Registration after 9am is at the discretion of the Event Chairman. Late fee will apply if approved. **
---(AUTOCROSS)9:45am: The REQUIRED Driver's Meeting (all drivers must attend)
---(AUTOCROSS)10:00am to 4:00pm: The first car is off the line!
--- All Day: Wrench - shop time
--- 4:00pm: Go Home..


Attractions:

*************Harbor Freight - for your "quality" tool needs
-Address: 2062 Lycoming Creek RD STE A, Williamsport, PA 17701
-Phone: (570) 326-3793
-Hours:
-Friday 8AM–8PM
-Saturday 8AM–8PM
-Sunday 9AM–6PM

*************Surplus City - Nuts/bolts/tools/etc
-Address: 3365 Old Lycoming Creek Road, Williamsport, PA 17701
-Phone: (570) 494-4119
-Hours:
-Friday 8AM–8PM
-Saturday 8AM–6PM
-Sunday 10AM–5PM

*************NAPA
-Address: 350 W 3rd St, Williamsport, PA 17701
-Hours:
-Friday 7:30AM–6PM
-Saturday 8AM–5PM
-Sunday 10AM–5PM
-Phone: (570) 326-1991

*************Autozone
-Address: 711 W 3rd St, Williamsport, PA 17701
-Hours:
-Friday 7:30AM–9PM
-Saturday 7:30AM–8PM
-Sunday 8:30AM–7PM
-Phone: (570) 327-6181

*************Advanced Auto
-Address: 1500 Dewey Ave, Williamsport, PA 17701
-Phone: (570) 321-1350
-Hours:
-Friday 7:30AM–9PM
-Saturday 7:30AM–9PM
-Sunday 9AM–7PM

*************Williamsport Airport:
-Address: 700 Airport Rd, Montoursville, PA 17754
 
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NJ93TY

Donating Member
Re: Wrenchfest.. Williamsport PA October 8,9

Attendee: Nick (Typhoon)
Project (beat shit out of truck on auto-x track)
 

SY-1193

Active member
Re: Wrenchfest.. Williamsport PA October 8,9

Attendee: Keith (Typhoon)

I may be able to make both days. At this point only Sunday.
No auto-x for me even if I do make Saturday. I don't have the suspension updates done at this point, but I can watch.
Can help with whatever. No project of my own at this point.
 

BigBadSmoosh

Picking fights on I-65 since 2013
Re: Wrenchfest.. Williamsport PA October 8,9

i might actually be in NJ on those dates.. will have to investigate and determine if i can make the trip
 

92 Ty 1173

Active member
Re: Wrenchfest.. Williamsport PA October 8,9

Attendee: Jason

Project: Code 59 on ty
Maybe participate in autocross

Did you put anything on the .net or NASTE FB page?
 

atomicmecha

I hate rust
Re: Wrenchfest.. Williamsport PA October 8,9

Put me down as a strong maybe for Saturday. I doubt the new transmission will be in by then but I'll try. If anything, I can be an extra set of hands for any work. Would not mind peaking over shoulders to learn some stuff about code59.
 

mattw

Active member
Re: Wrenchfest.. Williamsport PA October 8,9

I updated the 1st post with a schedule and info about local attractions(parts stores, hotel info, etc) that may be helpful.

We are less than 3 weeks away and I've been working hard to get the shop ready. I will keep updating the 1st post as I get more info..

The guy that runs the autocross event is asking about how many of us will run. Looking at the list(in the 1st post) it looks like there will only be 3 or 4. Please let me know if you plan to auto-x and you are not listed as such.

Also, it sounds like we could Autocross either day. So maybe it would be better to wrench all day Saturday and then Auto-x on Sunday. Those interested in auto-x please chime in and let me know your preference...

UPDATE: I modified the schedule and made SUNDAY the auto-x day. This will work better as it will allow me to be at the shop all day Saturday to help everyone, find tools, find parts, etc...
 
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Re: Wrenchfest.. Williamsport PA October 8,9

I will most likely be there. I think I will get my truck back from the body shop this week. It has been there since last October. It looks ok, but not a show piece like before. I will need a lot of cleaning under the hood. A whole year of sanding dust under the hood from just sitting in the body shop. Battery acid got on everything under the hood from the accident. I will spray it off and come anyway. I hope someone is there that knows something about a turbotweak chip because my tune got erased.
 

mattw

Active member
Re: Wrenchfest.. Williamsport PA October 8,9

I will most likely be there. I think I will get my truck back from the body shop this week. It has been there since last October. It looks ok, but not a show piece like before. I will need a lot of cleaning under the hood. A whole year of sanding dust under the hood from just sitting in the body shop. Battery acid got on everything under the hood from the accident. I will spray it off and come anyway. I hope someone is there that knows something about a turbotweak chip because my tune got erased.

That's awesome.. We missed you at Carlisle this year.. I'm glad your finally getting your truck back but disappointed that they aren't restoring it back to its original condition. Ins companies suck..
 

mattw

Active member
Re: Wrenchfest.. Williamsport PA October 8,9

AutoCross registration is open for those interested in participating...

I received this email from the NEPA SCCA today:

"
Online reg is open http://www.nepascca.org/solo2schedule.html
I created a class called “GMC” if your guys all want to run in the same group. Otherwise, you would have to check the rules to select the proper classes for modified trucks. Stock they would be in FS if you don’t want to use GMC.

Be careful when signing up to select the correct option. There are a few selections with different pricing depending on SCCA member, PCT student, etc… They will be checking for SCCA cards and PCT student info at the check in table when you arrive. If neither, there is a pricing option to select that also (Non-SCCA member).

Thanks,
Chris
"
 

blackty

Active member
Re: Wrenchfest.. Williamsport PA October 8,9

Matt likes Seagrams 7 & 7up, just saying. And don't be bragging about not having to do anything to your truck. Mine was the only one last time not being worked on, and water pump blew out on the way home. Have fun...Jim
 

mattw

Active member
Re: Wrenchfest.. Williamsport PA October 8,9

Matt likes Seagrams 7 & 7up, just saying. And don't be bragging about not having to do anything to your truck. Mine was the only one last time not being worked on, and water pump blew out on the way home. Have fun...Jim

I've switched to Root Beer and Fireball now... Aren't you coming?
 

mattw

Active member
Re: Wrenchfest.. Williamsport PA October 8,9

Here are some pics from 2014:


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blackty

Active member
Re: Wrenchfest.. Williamsport PA October 8,9

No, family weekend at my daughter's college. Activities all weekend. Maybe next time.
 

mattw

Active member
Re: Wrenchfest.. Williamsport PA October 8,9

I've been doing lots of cleaning and organizing and cleaning and organizing, etc getting ready for this meet.. We finally took the time to degrease and paint the lifts...

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Also organized my wrenches, ratchets, extensions, etc:

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All of the bench tops are completely cleared off and ready for someone's project, all of the lights are in working order, all tools are put away and drawers on tool-box are labelled... The only real thing left to do is finish wiring in the lathe and re-sweep the floors...
 
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