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1987 GMC Caballero aka El Camino.
We have used it two years running on the road trip for general hooning, fetching and taking duties. Freshly Safety tested two weeks ago. Collection Wentzville, Missouri With canopy/Camper top. V8 Auto, electrical everything, new steel wheels and tyres/tires. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psu4gnjenu.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psk6gvlxvu.jpg And a walk around video clip I made a year ago. Got it wrong, Dennis is third owner. https://youtu.be/fySkqqMiG_c PM me for more details please |
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I have always liked those year El Caminos. Blazer replacement ? ;)
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That is a love.y car, Inhave driven it a fair amount, over the last two years, but it is too nice for me, weird I know. In the mean time, from the 2019 road trip report. A couple of George Poteets C10’s The man certainly has some lovely toys. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psw82agluz.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psko94bqxt.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrmoyn1kh.jpg What a privilege to be invited to the car farm a second time around. |
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End of the road trip coming up,fast.
We headed to O’Fallon via two more Walmart’s, trying to find some more of the Chevy truck models for Craig. No luck there..... However, he saw a model that I can only reveal in Or toward end November, which I promptly scooped and bought to bring home. Racing against time a bit, to get to Dennis’ workshop, we made it there at 4.27pm for our 4.30 shop tour and departure to the trade show.. That’s a mailbox. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psflo2nbky.jpg Craig laid instant clam to this little guy, who knows what the future holds there. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psesn5yiu4.jpg Now those that read stuff, rather than just looking at pics....... Take close notice. Not much notice here. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7tbxdvxn.jpg But once inside through that little hole in the wall....... Cheap beers, and good company abounds. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmwceoseg.jpg Great company. Friends. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssyd5xasn.jpg And..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . DrummRollllllll....... Meet Mo !! https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psozwrip21.jpg Serves the coldest beer you could want to find. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1kvzpyoa.jpg And snacks. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8ygubgst.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssyg7lsfq.jpg And if, like me, you are special enough....... She will serve you your own little plate of snacks. What a girl. Loved her Cardinals https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pss6sunzir.jpg After a few beers, Dennis bought everyone a round, tipped Mo and we left in his truck. Headed to the lodge he is a member of, and where Adam and Hanna are getting married. We were in early. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psw5wltrui.jpg Free bar. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgwczeeas.jpg Once again, the food was excellent and I had to force myself not to go fetch more. Once the raffles were drawn, we headed back to Dennis’ shop to collect the challenger, Imwas driving while Craig operated Waze and found two more Walmart’s. We also saw this grain truck, soooooo tempting and in great condition https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgx1iza2e.jpg Craig as you know is negotiating a COE in Oklahoma, and saw this model, of course it had to go home. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps99mvpcuw.jpg Got home after 8.30pm and created piles in the spare room, we were being taken to the airport at 10.00 am by Debbie. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8lkjuude.jpg Eventually bed time, late in the night with some good byes to Adam, Hanna, Tyler, What a blast this trip had been. Next stop St Louis Airport I guess. |
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Remember, the whole trip is fully reported in here, including 900 photos and some videos. http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...g-dennis-kelly Somewhere in there. . |
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I fergot....got 3/4 the way thru and fergot to go back!! :rolleyes:
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You and others to be honest Third MOT that I am taking this little van that can to on Saturday A few new stickers and a wash. Will that be all we need. Looks like it may still be a few miles short of 90k miles by the time we get back. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psafawvgvn.jpg . |
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I was asked elsewhere, what treasures I brought back this year.
Some of you know the randomness of my collections. Some will recall that I have an unfinished 1966 Chevy C10 truck to restore in my garage. Got a few bits for the truck too. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psygh1dz0d.jpg Not right, but right enough, should I choose to fit it. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrrk6o7jo.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9gkzkfxk.jpg Truck parts. Thanks to Dennis. He won’t be needing most of these with his NASCAR C10 build. Which he has started messing with again. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pswgpaxisv.png https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psfh2jxilp.jpg My truck never had a rear view mirror. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psam7i4mxk.jpg Made some cool stuff at Andy’s place in Oklahoma again. One cross for Sally too. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psup6jdz1h.jpg License plates, old story. New Missouri plate from Adams Hellcat that he sold as he was not using it. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pszbvebocc.jpg So there you go. Treasures. |
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Recently replaced a gate at Sally’s place.
Kept the old one, then last week she painted all her fence panels, blue, as they have been for years. So I thought a welcome sign was in order. Robbed a plank. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pslikvslga.jpg Prepped and base painted. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmkk2ihtk.jpg Progress. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvg0fmqni.jpg Halfway there. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psc2awgzsn.jpg OK, really done. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psinkpnfro.jpg Happy girl?? Yes of course, she was surprised, which is a good thing |
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Nice, building up them points of goodness! :lol:
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Got here early. MOT today. Straight in. On the ramps....... Fingers crossed. Again. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psffioutjh.jpg And passed with flying colours. Changing the subject. Any of you know these cars at all?? What fails, what to look out for etc? What are they like to live with? http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...nel-style-1500 Thanks for any opinions etc. |
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What are the prices like on parts for a Mercedes in your world?
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I don't think I would own one over here. Mercedes thinks WAY to highly for their parts. Not sure about over in your neck of the woods.. MY friend loves his 90 turbo diesel (I think it is a 350 model), but it sure does seem to need LOTs of tinkering. That is my only experience with them. Did the factory make those or is that a custom someone did? It does look better than most Benzs.
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Just something about the seller. Well...... How suddenly can things go tits up? Pic at 11.30am on Friday, at work, responding to Sally asking me on WhatsApp what I was up to. Told her I had just been blown out again by a department that could not help me set up a meeting, but that I was headed to plan C next and all is fine in my world, hence the selfie. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pszcx2apjm.jpg So I headed to another department and had some mild success, then headed out there, being 4th floor, took the lift, as it opened, I felt like my shirt was a bit tight and a little dizzy. Anyway, went to another department where I needed a customer to help me sort something, asked him to just randomly check my blood pressure, I was not feeling bad, just a bit of a headache, that had persisted from Thursday, through the night. He did it, and his words were “Best you go to A&E right now and book yourself in” when he saw the reading, I tried to get him to do me the favour I needed, and he just said, get this sorted, work can wait.. of course I am 30 miles from home at midday on a Friday, not ideal, so said I would drive home to my local hospital that’s only 10 miles away. He suggested calling security to stop me leaving..... as something could go wrong while I was driving. What he saw. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psm9xmlek0.jpg What happened over the next six hours..... I have to say, and have said it before..... people should complain less about the NHS. One of the senior registrars that I previously trained and see in the department when I pass through there, recognised me and asked whether I was training today, so I said, No, I was sent here by another department. He immediately took me on as his patient and with his junior, I certainly had the best treatment and care anyone could want. Remember, I happen to know their job too, and was I am assessor, they would pass. I can also say that because my eyes are open, I saw them and the rest of the team, manage patients equally well as I was being treated. The NHS is so short staffed, and yet, this department just continues to function really well. So observations, done about 10 times while I was there, interestingly, they do BP bilaterally, and in my case the arms read differently, my left arm consistently lower than the right. Bloods, urine, ECG, an incredibly thorough history by two doctors and the triage nurse. Also a 3 minute (really 5 minutes) neurological checklist and examination. Thorough !!! https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pskdnh2i8v.jpg This little guy stayed in right up to discharge, so they would have instant access to my veins should things go a bit weird and they needed to jump on me. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pswaeu2j24.jpg Highly impressive ECG machine, and also identified a problem which will be followed up after a visit to my local GP next week. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pse4bkqwrc.jpg Four hours later, this was how I felt, tired. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psff5kopug.jpg They also started me on some blood pressure lowering meds that they made me take in department and wait 45 minutes to see if it worked and if I did not react to it badly. Then discharged with a script for 5 tablets....... Made me smile, £9.00 for 5 tablets..... ouch. But 6 hours of care, investigation and tests etc = £000.00 charge. Discharged, a 20 minute wait for pills, and then an hours drive home. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psycwqdcbe.jpg Got it at 7.00pm Relaxed as much as one can. Rubbish night and took my pill this morning, that’s a new one for me. Some things that need to change, sent by a good friend..... My life is over. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbkjbu05k.jpg So the future seems to have a lot more of this (walking and exercise ), and other changes in store for me. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psdxk0yjv2.jpg |
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Glad you were caught and things are OK now. Walking and working on old trucks is a very good remedy for high BP.
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Glad you found out your problem, Eve says to follow the Dr's orders or Else! Need you to hang around a little longer still have lots of things to talk about.
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Thank you for PM’s and replies on here.
Weird how sometimes this sort of thing comes from nowhere though. Quick update. Spent the weekend trying to rest and relax, but had a load going on so not very successful Started walking 2 miles or just over 3km daily from Saturday, it is something I used to do a few years ago, heading over the farmers fields and some lanes. No Rum since Friday Need to address my salt use, I love it and Sally always curse word me for it. Diet.... need to eat less of the good stuff. Chicken wings and salad? Maybe. So Monday morning just before 08.00 I was at the GP surgery to try get one of the available booking slots....... 9 people before me. So I waited my turn, no GP appointment left but got an 08.30 appointment with the practice nurse specialist, and that........ was a good thing. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrq3yd3ra.jpg She spent 40+ minutes with me, more than any GP ever has, incredibly thorough, knowledgeable and concerned too, in a grown up way. Did an ECG with her freshly delivered and calibrated machine, found more abnormalities but no MI which is good. Blood pressure still high even after meds. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pslzdnvdkn.jpg Suggested (TOLD) that I stay home the rest of the week and funny girl she was, made me repeat after her R-E-S-T and stay away from day job to try get blood pressure down. She upped my meds, added some, and asked for more bloods, done this morning. Take a number https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pskbhcec5e.jpg She also referred me to the Rapid Access Cardiac Clinic as she wants to know more. Advised me on a load of things, some already started and sent me off. Seeing her again on Friday as follow up, and got appointment at Rapid Access Clinic. So in the mean time, it kills me doing very little except sit about, must be honest, head still throbbing, and get tired walking around the house even. As part of my personal “Recovery Plan” I need to refocus on some stuff that distracts and relaxes me. Three pics, bought last night for “Grizz price” of two Pork pies and a lump of cheese after asking on FB marketplace for a cheap or free 2/3/4 berth caravan. Mickey next door will help me recover it. Right now: IT’S ABSOLUTELY MINGING, there are better words to describe the interior but once all the asbestos sheets, stored in it, are removed. By the owner, and I break out what’s left of it’s furniture, pressure clean it, paint the interior bright white, and close up the broken rear window, unless I can find a roller door to fit in a hole that could be cut into it, it will be just fine. Should be waterproof, or else I will invest in some tubes of cheap silicone. Guesses invited at its intended purpose https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnlgeh3fu.jpg Back window smashed. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pspqmuegci.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pshrxppotg.jpg So there you go..... Life is good, just a bit slow right now. |
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In any event, as it's your BP, please do your own research on this matter, but it definitely might be a good alternative to table salt all of us are used to. Celtic Sea Salt is just considerably more expensive. And as the wings, er, well, unless they're grilled. Cause then you'll have to start worrying about your cholesterol. It's always something. Haha. Good luck man. And get going on that truck! :chevy: |
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Glad you are doing better Rian. Been deal with the BP issue for 10+ years now. Like you salt was my big nemesis. Besides the meds, the 3 things that seemed to help me most...1 Retirement 2. Lots of salads & green. I don't use dressing of any sorts, use dried cranberries & other fruits to add flavor. 3. Lots of chicken and fishes, no sauces. Normally just Mrs Dash seasoning and lemon juice.
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Glad to hear you are feeling better. I too have high blood pressure that I take meds for, but for a different reason. I have not had the desire lately to do much of anything but this past weekend I went to see my parents with my kids and my sister and her family. Did me a lot of mental good. Need to walk more and eat better to loose some weight.
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Wow Rian , shocked to read all this . Hope you get it all figured out quickly , we need you here . Let's get on that truck again soon .
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Maybe we need to start a Forum Weight Loss and Exercise section...LOL
You know that really isn't Funny, I actually think it's a darn Good Idea! I recently started walking about 3 miles a day and in 2 months I lost 35 lbs. Still have a little more Body than I need and I am going to try and ride a stationary bike during winter. Seems like it's more Fun to put it ON than take it OFF. Hang in there Rian,I've found that push aways are harder for me than Push Ups! |
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So.......
While some of us are working. Mate Craig is in London for al all day Board meeting and sent this. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6efbubnu.jpg Others have been told to rest, destress, don’t think of work, distract ourselves, get some exercise, stop drinking, eat less salt, chocolate, drink less coffee and try to get the meds to work in the mean time. Casualty of Friday, a missed, pierced vein, least of my concerns. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4jso0sfz.jpg I have been doing all of this...... Well, kinda some. Stopped all alcohol last week, no coffee since Saturday, less salt, not using any, walking 2 miles or 3+ km a day, no chocolate (almost) taking meds, head still sore. Cannot ignore work calls and mails, my head would explode in a different way, trying to distract myself getting the caravan to clean out and gut, pressure clean, then paint white. So, the price of a caravan, and add £10.00 for a beer and fight for Mickey next door who towed and fetched it for me. Pork pies and a lump of cheese. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgess3tlv.jpg So this morning Mickey and I went to fetch it. Sweet old man, knowing that I am not 100% he hooked and loaded it, would not let me do any labour. Pumped the knackered tyres on site. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnvzynrin.jpg Home https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psenimffqb.jpg Back home, Steve the night shift electrician neighbour on the other side and Mickey pushed it through, amazing how these guys look out for me, we all,do, but it’s weird being on the receiving side. Inside. Well beyond terrible. Will be torn out in its entirety It has a small gas fridge, condition unknown, which will be available for prompt collection, if anyone wants it. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psypprq6p4.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps69xvi2hh.jpg Bad panorama, but you get the picture. Pressure cleaner and paint..... Then purpose. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psa8mxxjpn.jpg Waiting But I have other light duty tasks first. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssrpcqvlf.jpg |
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That is a wee-bit on the ruff side. Well at least you are way better with wood than I am. You will have it looking like the Sistine Chapel with your handi-work!
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Tear out the insides, pressure clean and paint white. Then set up as planned. After the delivery Mickey and I had a cuppa and a chat. Kinda relaxing and therapeutic http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvymmvluv.jpg Asked by my buddy Stas in Siberia what the caravan was worth, I said nothing based on condition but Google said its still more than the pork pies and a lump of cheese I gave for it. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pss4fq9lu6.png So the rest of the day I did some very light carrying and moving, Clearing rubbish into Prozac the van that can. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psi7pfkmje.jpg Its part of my therapy and trying to get back to stuff I enjoyed before Big hospital day tomorrow with an appointment at the Rapid Access Cardiac clinic. |
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Caravan conundrum plays out thus. Cardiac event last week, a timely warning, reminder that you get one chance really. Saturday morning, Sally asks me if she can help me with rebuilding the Red Truck, she has been pushing me since day one, despite all the distractions I created or experienced So I say yes, that would be awesome but winter is here, my garage is filled with stiff..... gotta love her: “Well, let’s clear some space, then you can weld and prime all the smaller bits over winter. No. But. Yes. But. No. But..... I start........ In winter the garage temperature is between 3-7’C so too cold to spend time down there, and certainly not warm or dry enough to paint. Then I get the clever idea of posting up on my local area FB group that I am looking for a FREE or CHEAP two/three berth caravan. Remember, there is one already parked up, stripped back and painted magnolia a few years ago, filled with truck parts and scooter panels. Less than 10 minutes after posting up my request, there is an offer....... You have seen the pics by now. It is mucky, messy, pretty dead, but it’s free, well, the price is two pork pies and a lump of cheese. BARGAIN SO THE IDEA IS TO GUT THE CARAVAN, PRESSURE CLEAN INSIDE, PAINT IN WHITE EMULSION, FIT LIGHTS, EXTRACTION SYSTEM AND USE AS A WELDING, GRINDING, PAINTING BOOTH THROUGH WINTER FOR SMALLER PARTS FROM THE ‘66 C10 It will be parked outside the garage, in front of the main door, which can still be opened. If I could find a small roller shutter door to fit to the rear where the window is smashed out with the help of Mr Sawzall, in order to get bigger stuff in than what the regular door will let in, that would be cool too. I did look for a piece of checker plate ally at the scrapyard today, none to be found. I can heat the caravan within 15 minutes with an oil heater, then work as long as I need possibly with the heater on low. My woodwork shed is like that. Sally can keep me company, learn to weld, grind, paint, make tea, sandwiches and pick up,any limbs I may hack off, on the way to hospital, but most importantly having her there will be great. Caravan purpose now cleared up. I guess. .................................................................................................... ...................................................... So at the same time as this thing kicked off: Free From another forum..... as my hoist did not have one. Engine balancer bar. Will be great for refitting the motor in the C10, kinda like a sign. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmdo09fok.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psuqeitkci.jpg Will be recovered it from Cambridge in exchange for a welder and possibly the fridge from the small caravan once gutted, from mate “Sparkplug’s” place. Of course, this blood pressure thing and it’s associated issues means that stuff even now just does not happen as fast as anticipated, or as I want it to. I find that I do less, slower than before. But as Ta2Don always said “Progress is Progress” So clearing a load of clutter, scrap metal from the drive and garage has to happen first. One bike trailer sold to CraigRK, some Chevy alloys passed on to a friend, whose steel wheels are on the C10, other items to be sold or skipped etc. Current driveway and garage Status. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psznbnmleh.jpg Harley is chuffed the garage is open again. Straight in she went to inspect https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscujodlfq.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgvqplfg0.jpg This was my welding table. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmeyxspjv.jpg Yup, truck still waiting in here. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pstbcxb8aa.jpg Some may know that I have had a new lodger since August. He happens to be a builder, and lecturer at college. So the plan is to employ him while all this is going on, to break down the most of this wall which got broken by a fir tree that I planted too close to it. Tree will be drilled and poisoned to stop further damage, but ivy or some creeper encouraged to cover it. The curved Wall will get moved back from existing space by 600mm and a tighter curve created, while I am going to put up an 8 plus foot galvanised post in advance of a carport that will go up some time. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssif9huex.jpg So there you have it. Caravan conundrum clarified. Chevy C10 back on track too, Sally said so. There is another couple of changes, events, things happening in the background but they will be exposed as they happen. Bedtime now me thinks |
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Very cool (or warm)...having a mobile welding center!!
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So what to do if you wake up by 04.00
Well, read, and get out to shops early, food and two pairs of boots for,Sally, with her walking with me now, her old walking boots chose to self destruct and she needed some going out boots. Now here is the point..... Sally dislikes shopping, so she researches online, we walked into two shops, and within 10 minutes were done. Then food shopping and home. My kinda shopping. Had to top up,her cars oil, check vitals and then we started on the caravan Cleaning up before you,destroy. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psj3eu8w0m.jpg Sally actually did all the heavy hyping as I am supposed to be on light duty. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnv9xya0r.jpg Giving Stuart my neighbour a call to come fetch the fridge he had asked for, for his MX carrier van. Sally always has a camera at hand. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnhapfnqh.jpg Yup, big guy. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmacwobq5.jpg Interior shifted. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psoyn48s6v.jpg Cooker and sink is available for anyone who can use it. Prompt collection expected. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psuylrxnc3.jpg After much clearing and cleaning....... Ready for paint. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrumnrwke.jpg Yes, lots of space. I kept a few shelves up on the walls for storage. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7mmyirlt.jpg 31p and a gold chain. Along with a few other random items, like a litre of power steering fluid. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psps6qcscx.jpg Done for the day. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pstnpc4f9w.jpg Paint, position, tables next. Chuffed. |
Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
I assume that is enuff money for about one dab of painton the brush ;) Nice job. Go easy, need you to be around alot more.
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Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
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Going very easy. So this morning Harley was unusually quiet, just sitting in the kitchen, Imwas headed to the council tip with Prozac and a load of caravan insides that Sally packed yesterday. Then found this little guy, sitting in the kitchen, picked him up and took him to the garden and released him. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pstwcvg6ve.jpg Headed out. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psavizqunm.jpg Found this at the tip, guy said if he turned his head away, he could not see me taking it to my car. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssflmeds5.jpg When I got home at 9.30 mate Kevin’s VW pulled up as I got out of Prozac. He stayed for three hours, also helping me move the caravan to where it needed to be. In front of the garage. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psuvuygqxf.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pstaxmxxm3.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psodkyftst.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psufxcofch.jpg After he left, all I ended up doing was masking up the holes in the interior and getting some plastic over the missing rear window. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psxlgckoop.jpg Tonight Sally sent me this after she went home. Nice evening outside. |
Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
Update from Dennis in St Louis.
Gas station progress all in finishing touches. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbl4oetzb.jpg Fitted a fly screen door. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psavgbtxof.jpg And added an awesome Pepsi pusher. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2nfp2mwt.jpg And a moon pic from Sally last night. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrxhqh88j.jpg Of course, being told to stay home and rest, ie watch telly, sleep etc this week, feels so wrong and weird. My manager and contract manager were both very adamant that I do not even do online training this week. Hospital visit on Friday culminated in more meds added, rest recommended and also put forward for Echocardiogram and following that, an Angiogram and whatever follows, based on findings. Weird thing is that though I feel really tired, and out of breath with a headache, I do not feel sick, like when you have a cold. So plan of action for the week will be minimal anything.....l Will do my best. |
Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
Keep on there Rian. It is a bother for those of us that are use to being on the go so much, but it will pay off in the end.
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Postman rang at the door today. Parcel for you, please sign here. Opened the box...... sender: Ernie “PedalcarJoe Thank you very much. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbqukot9o.jpg Aftershave bottle in case you could not figure it out. |
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