[K3PZN-List] Radio Truck update

Tue, 9 Dec 2003 19:26:26 -0800 (PST)

Although I know pretty much nothing about all that
needs to be done, I'm willing to learn and help. And
for things with limited space like changing oil
without a lift, I could probably do that fairly
easily. i do believe we need to volunteer our efforts
though not just volunteer our money.
--- Frank Rodski <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hello Everyone
> 
> Good to see so many folks attending the Holliday
> Dinner.
> 
> Steve
> 
> Re: Erics questions regarding the truck and your
> answer,  in a way starts
> the ball a rolling. I can imagine the repairs
> needed. Vehicles like this can
> be expensive to maintain let alone insurance etc.
> 
> It would be in the clubs interest if we don't buy
> our way out of this, but
> volunteer ourselves according to our own specialty.
> Hopefully we will find
> some folks with engine and transmission knowledge.
> Others with some
> carpenter skills & metal skills may be required. A
> nice paint job after
> appropriate body repairs would be nice.
> 
> While some people may be experts in a specific area,
> others just may be
> tinkers. Maybe we can get some automotive "experts"
> in the club to stand up
> and supervise a part of the renovation/repair. I'll
> bet there are a number
> of club members who would like to know the
> techniques used by an expert to
> repair the body and paint a van. I know I would. I'm
> a tinkerer in this
> area, but under the guidance of an expert I could
> help with the project and
> learn something. Maybe your interest is in
> transmissions. Or engine work.
> Here again I have done some repairs (when I was a
> little younger), but could
> work with an experience mechanic to overhaul an
> engine. A lot of us have
> done brake jobs, so that shouldn't be a problem.
> 
> Finding a central workspace may be a problem. It
> would be nice if had a lift
> and was heated  (I'm dreaming). A lot of work
> including oil changes, lube
> jobs, filter changes and exhaust work is much easier
> on a lift.
> 
> So maybe those in the club with expertise in one or
> more automotive areas
> will volunteer to lead a specific effort. Outside
> maintenance could be very
> costly.
> 
> A good major overhaul in the beginning with proper
> maintenance could add
> years to the vehicles life. Very important is
> garaging. For as much as this
> vehicle will be used, we want it to be ready at a
> moments notice. Having a
> garage would reduce the yearly maintenance
> significantly and more
> importantly, protect the gear inside from being
> stolen.
> 
> 73,
> Frank [email protected]
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf
> Of Stephen C Beckman
> Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 5:18 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [K3PZN-List] Radio Truck update
> 
> 
> 
> Greetings Eric;
> 
> You've asked a good question!
> 
> We as a club will first have to decide what level of
> investment we want to
> make, in terms of both time and money, to get this
> van ready. Along with
> that, we have to determine what our initial
> "required" expenses will be,
> for must-have-done repairs, and what our recurring
> year-to-year expenses
> will be, for registration, insurance, and
> inspections. Some of this
> information is currently being gathered.
> 
> So -- to answer your question with another question
> -- How interested are
> YOU in having this van ready for Field Day??
> 
> 73; Steve, N3SB
> 
> >> Would it be ready before field day 2004? It seems
> like
> >> a lot of work is needed and it could take a good
> while
> >> to get that much done.
> 
> 
> 
>
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