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test517
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Gears and Beers looking for more mechanics/fixers

Post by test517 » Wed Mar 18, 2015 11:38 am

Are you a gearhead? Do you like fixing things? Do you like cold beer? If so, our camp is looking for more members this year we want you!

Camp Gears and Beers is a service camp dedicated to helping all the folks who have automotive or other problems on the playa and the proliferation of free beer. If you are mechanically minded and enjoy helping people, have a fair bit of common sense, and are looking for a low drama camp to hang with, come over and join us

Cheers
Hiro

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bedlamdoll
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Re: Gears and Beers looking for more mechanics/fixers

Post by bedlamdoll » Wed Mar 18, 2015 11:48 am

Hi Hiro!

Let me know where you guys are going to be camped when you know-BRC Hardware likes to know where it's fellow fixers are! Maybe we can find a time for a fixer camp get together. :D

test517
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Post by test517 » Wed Mar 18, 2015 12:03 pm

bedlamdoll wrote:Hi Hiro!

Let me know where you guys are going to be camped when you know-BRC Hardware likes to know where it's fellow fixers are! Maybe we can find a time for a fixer camp get together. :D
Hi Bedlamdoll,

We were at 7:30 and C last year and I believe we are aiming for the same area next year. We most definitely should set that up! We should wrangle in some of the others like the Camp Magyver and BRC WeldandRepair as well.

Cheers
H

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eriknrox
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Re: Gears and Beers looking for more mechanics/fixers

Post by eriknrox » Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:35 pm

My husband, an ASE Master certified mechanic & parts manager, and I are coming for the first time. I'm not a mechanic, but I would be a terrific assistant and I love good craft beer:) Erik never stops fixing things, anything! Thoughts?

test517
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Re: Gears and Beers looking for more mechanics/fixers

Post by test517 » Wed Apr 08, 2015 1:58 pm

eriknrox wrote:My husband, an ASE Master certified mechanic & parts manager, and I are coming for the first time. I'm not a mechanic, but I would be a terrific assistant and I love good craft beer:) Erik never stops fixing things, anything! Thoughts?
Congrats on your virgin year (I am assuming) Rox! I will send you a PM here in a few to talk about it. If nothing else please partake in our fine Seattle Beer!

Cheers
H

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Re: Gears and Beers looking for more mechanics/fixers

Post by b42575p » Fri Apr 17, 2015 7:00 pm

I don't want to leave my camp but would like to hang out and help fix stuff
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Post by roadtec4u » Sun Apr 19, 2015 9:36 am

Greetings grease guzzlers, I am a retired Master Mechanic, fixer,tinkerer, fabricator,restorer and more. Would love to join your camp. I reside in Northern Oregon, and this will be my third Burn.

Looking forward to hearing from you,
Rick

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Re: Gears and Beers looking for more mechanics/fixers

Post by test517 » Mon Apr 20, 2015 1:28 pm

b42575p wrote:I don't want to leave my camp but would like to hang out and help fix stuff
Please come by when ever you like. There is no shortage of need and we will have cold beer on tap! We are trying to aim for the 7:30 neighbor hood again this year.

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Re: Gears and Beers looking for more mechanics/fixers

Post by test517 » Mon Apr 20, 2015 1:32 pm

roadtec4u wrote:Greetings grease guzzlers, I am a retired Master Mechanic, fixer,tinkerer, fabricator,restorer and more. Would love to join your camp. I reside in Northern Oregon, and this will be my third Burn.

Looking forward to hearing from you,
Rick

[email protected]

I will send you a note.

Cheers
H

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Re: Gears and Beers looking for more mechanics/fixers

Post by inventory » Wed Apr 29, 2015 1:38 pm

test517 wrote:
bedlamdoll wrote: Let me know where you guys are going to be camped when you know-BRC Hardware likes to know where it's fellow fixers are! Maybe we can find a time for a fixer camp get together. :D
We were at 7:30 and C last year and I believe we are aiming for the same area next year. We most definitely should set that up! We should wrangle in some of the others like the Camp Magyver and BRC WeldandRepair as well.
MacGyvers' Union reporting in. We're asking for 7:30 again this year - and definitely would love to find out where the other resource/fixit camps are so we can spread the word! We sent a lot of people down to both G&B and BRC Hardware last year.

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Re: Gears and Beers looking for more mechanics/fixers

Post by test517 » Thu Apr 30, 2015 11:42 am

MacGyvers' Union reporting in. We're asking for 7:30 again this year - and definitely would love to find out where the other resource/fixit camps are so we can spread the word! We sent a lot of people down to both G&B and BRC Hardware last year.
Sweet! Once we get placement, lets start a thread for the fixer camps and I will create a simple map webpage for all of us, that we can print out/laminate/give to the ranger stations, etc...

-H

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Re: Gears and Beers looking for more mechanics/fixers

Post by Javaman59 » Fri May 08, 2015 11:25 am

I'm a newbie, so please forgive me if this is a dumb question, but what's the tool situation? Would you need fixers to bring their own suite of tools?

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Re: Gears and Beers looking for more mechanics/fixers

Post by test517 » Mon May 11, 2015 11:14 pm

Javaman59 wrote:I'm a newbie, so please forgive me if this is a dumb question, but what's the tool situation? Would you need fixers to bring their own suite of tools?
Not necessary. I am bringing a set of cheap harbor freight tools that we have been using for the last few years. If you a professional set, you will definitely miss it, but they get the job done and I don't care if they get messed up, borrowed, or lost.

Cheers
H

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Re: Gears and Beers looking for more mechanics/fixers

Post by Lonesomebri » Tue May 12, 2015 12:08 am

Javaman59 wrote:I'm a newbie, so please forgive me if this is a dumb question, but what's the tool situation? Would you need fixers to bring their own suite of tools?
Hey Javaman59, if you show up on your first Burn and help fix bikes you will be a hero. My own Burn is tied to riding my bike around. I've had bike problems over the years and have visited many on-playa bike shops. A little knowledge can go a long long way and save the day... save the whole Burn for some of us.
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Post by motskyroonmatick » Tue May 12, 2015 7:26 pm

Black Rock City Welding & Repair has applied for Placement on the 3:00 side. Looking forward to making more repairs for all who come our way. I'll be in touch here on eplaya in this thread or a thread like this once placement is out and a near address is known. Feel free to stop by!! :D
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