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Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Some random stuff.
Good start to the day. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psk7teue3k.jpg Saw this reimagining of one of my favourite cars of all time. Renault..... https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqwzqopwj.jpg Christmas tree up yet? https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pshbs9mo3w.png Parcel delivered from Russia, sent by Vladimir, opened after work. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8qyh0mid.jpg Cool caps for my shelf. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps27x7iaof.jpg A really interesting bakelite switch that will hopefully get explained by Vladimir. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3azcjojj.jpg And lastly, Helicopter badge. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psy0dcgtnc.jpg |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Posted a question on a FB owners group.
Funny how there always has to be one....... Chose not to even reply because he just would not understand But good news regardless as long as one can get them fitted without losing fingers or eyes. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps6ywdosv3.jpg Looks like stuff is happening here. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
After digging around for rubber flooring I found what I wanted.
So bought the 5mm smooth stuff. On the way home I also got some rubbing compound.... Headlights are dull and need some attention over the weekend. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psilgw0ych.jpg |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Headlights.
Not as bad as some, maybe still too much like hard work Hope they come up a treat. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pshr0jlpde.jpg |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Next up purchase planned ASAP.
Went out shopping today in the Galaxy for food, firewood and to fill tank. Had three missed mobile phone calls. Realised that this car has no telecommunications equipment So I need to find and buy a cheap/affordable Double DIN radio with Bluetooth for the car so that I can speak hands free. Advertised 25 miles from here. Am I over paying at £60.00 http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pses2x2e7z.jpg Needs one rear door speaker to be replaced too as it crackles badly. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Took a day annual leave yesterday as we lose it if we don’t use it.
Spent part of the morning wrapping, packing away the rear seats of the Galaxy,. Then moved all of Prozacs “Vanness” stuff over into it, followed by putting the spare wheels, trim etc stored in the garage, back into the Berlingo, ready for sale. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pskyuqehh7.jpg Eventually left and went shopping, getting a massive two arm lift bag pine offcuts from a shed factory for £5.00 which looked small in the empty rear of the car. Followed by food shopping and a search for 2000 wet and dry paper at two places to use on the dull headlights.no luck. Did watch this Ford Fiesta get reversed in by its elderly driver, relying on the proximity sensors....... Yup, 1.2 meters was where he stopped from the bollards. Technology has so screwed us up. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqkzwn7zq.jpg Eventually made it home, dealt with some work related matters, cuppa tea and a sandwich before heading out to deal with the Galaxy headlights. Before: https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pshr0jlpde.jpg So halfway through light no 1 https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscxjkdcjb.jpg One done, one waiting. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psf1zrmuu3.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscp0yrk1y.jpg Both done. Transformation https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psukwwc5r9.jpg Testing https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pseybcupdm.jpg Passenger side “blue light” is dead, so needs replacing. But this just shows that a small investment of time and effort can deliver big results. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psdtfafb7c.jpg |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Been chatting to the seller of these wheels.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pskmdo3kd5.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdrhivsfx.jpg Lives 10 minutes from Middlesborough. So logistics of getting the £220.00 wheels down here to Kent comes into play. 3 of the Tyres are almost dead, one is dead. And they are 235 35 19’s Just wonder how they would drive in the real world. I know they will look good. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Flashback..... 2009 Retro Rides Gathering
10 years ago. This 1963 Ford Taunus Transit was a great car. Pity I sold it. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvhtow2vl.jpg Yesterday was the “Start of the festive season” in Chatham. Sally and I had gone to get some stuff bought, not planning to get caught up in this silliness, but of course I had to grab a few pics too. Random for sure. Leaders of the parade. I find this sort of thing absolutely cringeworthy, but hey.... someone won’t https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psf3kiaoty.jpg Horses were beautiful https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psm4uwkbvj.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pshdxx9zix.jpg The weirdest combination of characters https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pslu9mlkq1.jpg From Chatham, over to Maidstone in the Galaxy to see mate Kevin for a cuppa, plan was to help switch his T6 summer wheels to the winter wheels. I wanted to try his wheels on the Galaxy too, but rain put an end to that plan. Later on we went to get a few bits at Morrison’s..... Seriously, why have a police security camera van parked at the front entrance. I seriously do not get this. Must cost money. A lot. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5cmtmhyp.jpg Then we headed home, unloaded the rear. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pspsbsily5.jpg Leaving only the roll of 5mm rubber to unroll. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjagdp1gu.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pslu3xmq9o.jpg I suspect it will take a bit of time to settle out and flatten. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pskoqqpczn.jpg Still contemplating whether I cut it to the floors shape, or just cut a few lines to have it go flat, but tuck up the sides. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Still want to find wheels that appeal to me, and are affordable and a comfortable drive.
It will happen, I am sure. A few random Google images, some from 2014. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...srwufvsal.jpeg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...slozkl8pd.jpeg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...svqe1uiqe.jpeg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psdiuwznxy.png https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...stastzj99.jpeg Love bits from them all. Lowering and wheels. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Got some plates from a friend in NY this week.
Cool addition is the knowledge of where they originate from. I like stories associated with plates. your welcome, buddy! The PPC plate is from a 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse that we just loved (before kids), the trailer plate is from my dads old utility trailer, the NH plates are from a well used chevy pick up that we used at Camp in NH for many years, and I don't know where teh BW9 plate is from! https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgmuw0dn2.jpg |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
C10 Resto Parts Chaser Evolutions
After a bit of searching on FB, Google, Gumtree and a couple Mercedes Benz forums, I have found the wheels that I like. May not be to anyone else, or everyone else’s taste, but that’s cool too. My ride, my way and all that. Tires are Hmmmmmm....?? But will be fine for a few moments or days or miles. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psivaqnp2j.jpg Wheels need a clean up and mild refurb. For the function they will be performing, ie going round and round...... Perfect. I give you my Mercedes Benz ADHARAZ Wheels 17” in staggered size. Hoping that they will fit and look the way I want them to. Seller has a Transit van and agreed to deliver them 3 miles from home at around 8.30 pm onward tonight for £100.00 or $130.00 Even with a refurb I feel that they will be what I want, at a price that works for my head. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psdkrydkc0.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7zlsbaeo.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps43l5p4uq.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psr6h75t7y.jpg Hopefully get to them over the weekend. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Collected wheels 3 miles from home.
Seller was only 45 minutes late. But that was kinda predictable after speaking to her m on the phone earlier Still, wheels in the back of the Galaxy and headed home. Will unpack at the weekend and see what I really bought http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps3a0acf1g.jpg 8.5J rears will be interesting to say the least. Happy for now. Bedtime |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Done.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps2gfrsce4.jpg Mickey who wanted The Berlingo a year ago when I got the Blazer was chuffed that his son now owns it. Immediately moved it onto his drive and put his daily VW Tiguan on the sidewalk. Happy guy. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psmttbjjxd.jpg Last time we will see it looking like this. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psexhcj1xx.jpg Next up Mickey, who is recovering from cancer surgery two weeks ago will be removing all the stickers we put on three years ago. . |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
As you know by now, the centre bore differs significantly between Mercedes Benz and Ford.
66.6 vs 57.1 Ordered some ally items for £8.50 delivered this morning https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgah8ysc0.jpg Long day at work. Wet in London. Got home by 6pm. Sally got here the same time as I had texted her an ETA. So dumped the suit and tie, and on with my garage clothes. Unpacked the wheels out by the kitchen door. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psitq9rkaz.jpg Checked for damage, and laid out. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscwtrabh0.jpg Followed by a big scrubbing brush, hosepipe and Cif/Jif/Handy Andy Amonia based cleaning agent. In the mean time, Sally got dinner started and more importantly, she put out an old sheet in the lounge for me to lay the wheels down on to dry. Cleaning wheels and tyres https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psibtl6imr.jpg Once laid out for a bit to get the most of the water off, inspect again and then lay out for a pic, said pic taken and all the wheels checked. Then store upright. In my opinion the tyres are all beyond function as road tyres, but perfect for mocking up. Rears 8.5J wheels shod with 245/40ZR17” rubber Front 7.5J wheels come with 225/45ZR17” rubber. I am contemplating narrower rears, possibly 235 on the 8.5J wheels, or less if it is doable. Increasing sidewall ratio. Fronts are good with the 225/45 rubber. Dead tyres. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5jmoba5o.jpg Clean up Done. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4h5orubm.jpg Very pleased..... still. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Old Skool Photoshop.
Wheel placed next to existing wheel http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psoyg9p0na.jpg And yes......... Could be: http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psq19igqja.jpg |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Right Retro Riders and other knowledgeable folks.
Tire time in the USA and Tyre time in many other parts of the world. After work I quickly got the jack out, used the rattle gun, and removed the original 7J 215/55 16” wheel and tire. Then mocked up the Mercedes Benz 8.5J 245/40 17” wheel and tyre to see how much poked out the side. I did not lower the car on the jack as I just needed to see how wide the wheel looks. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgoxcwjqk.jpg From the rear. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6jytraq7.jpg From the front. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps80rwwf6f.jpg Then actually tucked it against the hub properly and took a pic from the top. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8fey9drc.jpg Last pic. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscj0ifdop.jpg Now I am no police officer, or enforcement person. But to me, despite a bit of wheel sticking out from under then wheel arch, I would like to believe that this would be tolerated Educate me differently. Or show me small plastic arch extensions to bond on. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
[quote author="@welshpug" source="/post/2554315/thread" timestamp="1575059332"]i don't recall what offset the 7" wheels should be on this platform so I went with 50
https://www.willtheyfit.com/index.ph...8-5&offset2=36 The Mercedes wheels are ET36 for the 8.5 and 34 for the 7.5, a 234 45 will work ok on an 8" wide wheel and be nigh on identical to the diameter of the original wheel, just a bit extra poke there as you have seen. I would get them bolted on and weight on them as they might tuck in at the top as the suspension moves up. Edit, I found a set like yours on ebay, ET59 :o https://www.willtheyfit.com/index.ph...8-5&offset2=36 That explains the poke ! an extra 42mm of wheel on the outside but the inner face sits nigh on in the same place within a mm or 3.[/quote] THIS.......... https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...sihrpt7wf.jpeg LOOKS LIKE PRETTY DECENT NEWS. |
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ASHES TO ASHES DUST TO DUST MICKEY’s GONE AND MADE MY HEART GO BANG AND BUST. ULTIMATELY NOT MY CAR ANYMORE......... But came home and saw this on the drive. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psyi1xhtnq.jpg Followed by this a bit later. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psxhwy9hoy.jpg And the other side later. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psyrjvatuh.jpg We knew the car had been repainted along the passenger side rear quarter and door before when it belonged to the 84 year old who gave up driving. Looking closely, you can see the stickers had now pulled away some of the paint. Loads of glue has stayed behind too. Guess winter and in temperatures around 5’C is not ideal. I am guessing Mickey will clean it all off, and then do a DIY paint job down the side as I am out of stickers. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
[quote author="@mondeogrd" source="/post/2554364/thread" timestamp="1575072967"]Had a Mk1 Ph1 2.3 Gal and absolutely loved it. Bought with 96k on it and set about putting another 80k taking the family all over the UK and into France.
Only issue i had was a relay under the drivers dash that went twice, hazy memory it was relay 30 and was a pita to change! On PCD, i know my Ph1 was VAG PCD as i bought replacement steels from the local VW dealers at half the Fraud price, but have this memory from Galaxy Forums that the Ph2 changed to Ford PCD. Waiting patiently to see if i was fed duff gen! All the best, Geoff.[/quote] Hopefully this one is VW 5 x 112 http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psc1idmwuh.jpg Challenge though....... http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psykwilotf.jpg But I am working on it. Thanks to our Resident engineer @johnnybravo being awake, like me at stupid-0-Clock and educamating me on stuff. Lets see who pics up what the final hurdle is on these wheels. Virtual beer up for grabs. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
So back to the largest and also hopefully last hurdle, bar new tyres for this change to the Galaxy.
By now we know 14 x 1.5 lug bolts will not work on 12 x 1.5 holes in the Mercedes Benz Wheels. So at Stupid-0-Clock @Johnnybravo and I were chatting about options, Harley of course being her usual self, security and QC. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psc4cup2li.jpg Deep holes.... https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pstesx39ez.jpg 13mm at the rear. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psleuqpm8a.jpg Front view. 60 degree chamfer down the bottom. Base depth 25mm plus whatever comes up to the surface. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscvmqtpgc.jpg So with JB’s advice this was where I took my search. Studs sunk into the Galaxy hubs @14mm with a 12mm shaft. Set with an Allen key and Loctite https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ssepttwdo.jpeg And at a silly affordable cost....... https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...sbuuuncap.jpeg From the top, holding the wheels in place, will be these open ended nuts. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...sbljeuabm.jpeg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...sgo1u5ptb.jpeg Again, sensible pricing. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...swkgyzyka.jpeg So the debate is lug bolts through drilled wheels or lug nuts onto new studs from the hubs.?? Happy to hear opinions based in real experience and science. Today included collection of the 5th seat back in Sheppey, and a visit to Darren at the shop and a chat about his laser cut sign business. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Interesting day.
Went to Sally’s uncle Bobs yard to get some pics of the Bedford TK cab for an interested guy. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psb9ncngpr.jpg Then headed home to move a load of firewood from behind the garage to fill a wood shed, another firewood box at the back door, and also the pile of firewood and kindling piles inside the house, Sally doing most of the hauling. I Dennis has been working hard at getting his NASCAR chassis sorted, welded and trimmed for the 66 C10 truck he is building. Engine mounts and various other attachments now sorted. So the chassis was rolled outside to await a pickup to go for sandblasting and powder coating. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssi2vdbfu.jpg This things is goi go to rock for sure. So after the firewood session, I went to fetch the jack, impact gun and an extension cord from the garage and brought them up to the house. Removing the fist Galaxy wheel bolt........... Surprise !!!!!!!! Domed and loose face, I was expecting a 60’ degree taper. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psp3hw0wzp.jpg 13mm shaft. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psxdlr08h0.jpg Threaded shaft - 38mm https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvm4aiz7o.jpg Total length..... 62mm https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pso6aeh4sw.jpg Alloy wheel bolt hole base..... concave. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psfoxjs7vt.jpg Thickness of Ford mounting surface 11mm versus Mercedes Benz at 25mm https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psns9xdoei.jpg And then lastly, depth of threaded Ford front hub 27mm https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssyjtoj2g.jpg Lastly, mocked up, just put in place after checking. Mercedes Benz front wheel fits comfortably without fouling up anywhere. I had not lowered the car to get the body and wheel arch closer to the ground. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7jvqxy8g.jpg But it looks OK to me. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Spigot rings to reduce 66.6 to 57.1 arrived in the mail yesterday.
Good look and feel. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnwyyebnn.jpg And offered up, not yet installed as I want to flat back the inside of the faces. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrlgwqbmy.jpg So one problem solved. Next unsolved is finding good, high quality adaptor studs. Been away in Brighton for a two day meeting Sunset last night. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0kzhzsk4.jpg And view from breakfast this morning View from the table. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pst8wjzsa9.jpg Remember Dennis sent the frame out for blasting on Sunday, last night he sent another picture https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7lysutxr.jpg Called the blasters on the way home tonight to ask about my parts for the C10 Nope, still waiting |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
When progress is not progress.
Called the blasters on the way home last night to ask about my parts for the C10 Nope, still waiting Lady on phone said they should be done by Friday 13th. Let’s hope it is a good day. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
I am known for doing things the difficult way.
Was chatting to a cousin in Cape Town earlier. He suggested using Wurth Time Sert inserts to drop the thread size in the hubs to M12 so one can use standard wheel bolts. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-x-Wurth...r/153370492469 Obviously need to find the right insert to give the right thread result, ie. 12 x 1.5 to take the bolts. Opinions, experience, advice? Thanks |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Had @PaulY over here by 09.15 today.
He needed to go look at a Mini Cooper S for his son about 25 miles from my place, and 80 miles from his home. If he bought it, the car would need top come back to my place to wait for recovery to his place in Essex. So we headed out to go look, Paul with a torch, thick insulated mat and a wad of cash. Short story, the seller was not 100% truthful, and Paul walked away. He did also bring along an almost new hardly used double DIN radio to sell to me for the Galaxy Ultimately I did not pay for it, Paul left it here with the understanding that he would find something to trade for some time in the future. Needs a plug, and telephone microphone, and to be fitted. Pretty chuffed yes. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps37xqxysq.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pswpgmesxk.jpg Lastly........ We all have seen this in real life, I suspect. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psfqkltsol.jpg Back in a bit. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
After a couple of weeks of researching and trying to get some answers as to how I was going to get the Mercedes Benz wheels onto the Galaxy, I happened on a guy who specialises in Alloy wheels, attachments, and adaptors.
I was really keen on the stud insertion idea as it’s done a lot for racing applications which surely tests stuff more than a school run. Anyway, after about 10 exchanges, he suggested I machine the M12 bolt holes to accept M14 wheel bolts With vernier in hand I had established that the existing holes were 13mm anyway. Having ally spigot rings fitted to keep the wheels in place, the lug bolts only exert energy to keep the energy centralised. I liked this diagram, helps me understand what the parts are about. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psow0n9nba.jpg So...... Action. Cheap enough drill bits to fit into a 13mm Chuck, Tool,Station only 5 miles away..... https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psfa6lql4i.jpg Two bought, just in case. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pspa6eghcj.jpg Indoors workshop.... Yes, I do pay the mortgage. Wheels ready to be worked with trepidation https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psn018u9lm.jpg Sally on standby, camera and her critical eye on my trueness of attack. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psp4rziwb2.jpg I was amazed at how little material came out of the 20 holes in the end. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pskaeofa8h.jpg Result. Spigot rings also seated with help of a wooden block and mallet. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psx7pikkr3.jpg I did remove the front wheel after lifting the Galaxy up to trial fit one of the wheels. However, it became apparent that the Ford wheel bolts are too short to safely get purchase in the hubs. So I went back to my searches and bought a set of: 20 X M14 X 1.5 50MM LONG RADIUS ALLOY WHEEL BOLTS FIT MERCEDES VIANO VITO THREAD = M14X1.5 HEAD SIZE = 17MM COLLAR = RADIUS THREAD / SHANK LENGTH = 50MM All of our products are of a high quality, We do not sell any cheap inferior products. Made in Italy, Fully TUV approved with Bimmec packaging where applicable. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pskra19439.jpg Lastly........ A bit of fun. This car will never be Prozac with a full NASCAR livery, but maybe a wink every now and then. Ordered replacement centre caps to replace the Benz items. A nod toward Harley my loyal helper. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbjxsg7sl.jpg So now we wait. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
I have the same Pioneer radio, it was in a truck I bought last year. If you run the USB plug to wherever you keep your phone, it works both as a data cord and charger. Bluetooth works well. It doesn't have much power compared to other double-DIN radios (14w/ch I think?) but it does have a lot EQ adjustments to get the sound dialed in the way you like it.
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I look forward to getting it fitted when I get a chance. Most importantly for me will be getting my mobile phone to work. In the U.K., mobile phone use is massively policed and prosecuted. So it needs to be right. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Did about 60 miles today.....
Went to fetch some free furniture for Sally’s spare room which she is getting ready for a lodger too. On the way back, I came Up to a roundabout on a left hand curve where I needed to scrub off speed a bit. Suddenly I felt some vibration on the left front wheel. Pulled over, inspected and drove off carefully to pull over in a nursery car park to check the wheel nuts, all good. Full lock, nothing hanging off the suspension or front end Then drove the remaining 25 miles cautiously with the brakes juddering and clearly not capable of handling an emergency Why??? I hear you ask ..... Coz I chose not to take recovery service on this car. This means I will be getting it serviced and stuck on a machine this week as it’s been shouting for a service since I bought it. Getting the brakes seen to will be part of the job. So....... Leaving, empty. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1uxd8ixi.jpg Headed back, before the brakes threw a wobbly, the guy gave me a set or genuine Seat Alhambra roof racks too for the Galaxy too. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psa8qwkoqy.jpg More the sort of look expected from Prozac..... Loaded. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psuiqlosdv.jpg And of course carried upstairs and set out. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psg5qvmxcc.jpg Remember the state of my wing mirrors?? Been looking for a set, but not prepared to pay the prices charged online. Then tonight a surprise call from MercDan to say he had possibly found me a pair of working mirrors from a Galaxy that was being stripped and broken up. Still to be collected and then brought over to my place. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4wqywqfb.jpg Amazed that the weekend is pretty much over again. Thanks for checking in. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Did I mention that Christmas does not do it for me, due to its commercial nature and the absolute gluttony associated with it.
Tonight Sally brought me a shy gift. A Christmas tree. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pss5ebjfkt.jpg So to celebrate the tree, I bought the Galaxy a microphone for the @PaulY radio that’s waiting to be fitted. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pseqvmbjzt.jpg And on the way to work this morning I booked the Galaxy in for a service that will include new discs, pads, filters and lubricants. That’s booked for the 16th. Now my head is wondering if a reprogramming or chipping for this motor is doable, and worth doing. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Measure Twice
Cut Once. Remember that bit of advice? I did not. Also thought I had ordered Optimus Prime centre caps for the wheels. But it seems on delivery that I did not order them. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbymviexv.jpg I did not even get out of my work suit, straight away popped the Benz cap out and tried the new spider one on. Poop. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pshopkps6j.jpg Compared to the Benz item, which is 70mm this 57 mm spider ended up too small. I think I measured the spigot ring reducer, which is 57.1 and seeing the cap advertised, just hit the buy it now. Now to see if I can order some 70mm caps. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psblv1hxqh.jpg In other news. Harley, my buddy, my cat, my therapist has been a bit off colour a few days. Eating changed, and also drinking a lot, including from the toilet and kitchen sink, both never done before. This morning she was shouting from 05.00 till after 08.00, so I booked her in at the vets for 6.45 tonight. Thorough inspection and it seems she has a massive mass inside her mouth, under her tongue. Either an abscess from a fight (she does not fight) or a cancerous growth. If it is the latter, it’s bad news. Antibiotics and steroid injections and booked in for a week from now. Let’s hope it is an abscess. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
All I wish for her is comfort and no pain.
She is not exhibiting much pain response, but cannot seem to eat and drink. Sitting motionless on the armrest next to me, even her purring has gone, and that’s where her name came from, the loud, Harley Davidson like purring at all times. The dribbling is a clear sign that all is not well. Wish I could help. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psz1kljuzu.jpg |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Hope she's OK. We have 4 Mini-Lions here, so fully get it.
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Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
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Yes, they really are family. And Harley has always been my dog at home. Fiercely loyal and a shadow I can only hope against hope that this recovers for her. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
I guess it is still progress as parts come in.
My Hermes delivered the new Mercedes Benz Vito wheel bolts today. Longer than the Ford Galaxy items as the Benz alloys are quite a bit thicker. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjibqpqki.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pslezm7c6w.jpg Not sure when I will get a chance to trial fit the wheels and tyres, but certainly looking forward to seeing them on and the first drive. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Taken one of my left over vacation days today.
Sally is off work too. Has 5 days in a row. Mini road trip planned later, after I do some more online study modules. Hopefully all will be good on the mini trip, with a result. Still wet and cold outside. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Vacation today.
Lazy start. Cat https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pswdku48fh.jpg Did some online training modules before we left. Then headed down to New Romney in the Galaxy after getting a call from We Weld Engineering yesterday to collect the Chevy C10 parts that I dropped off on 4 November for blasting and priming. When we got there, I loaded the parts. Much more space than in Prozac of course. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvjbmc0cz.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pst7shu0am.jpg Once all loaded, I paid for the work that had been done. I was quoted at £30.00 per piece. The job seems to have been done with a gentle, sensitive hand. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqfimzuc6.jpg Once the job was paid for, Sally and I headed homeward via McDonalds, and I got us each a kids meal and coffee. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrq6rrpck.jpg Check out the street name for heading home. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psdiivb7xn.jpg So then headed homeward via Morrison’s to get some food. Then home to unpack the treasures. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
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For those interested in just how badly my ‘66 panels came back..... Click on the link https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...wpost&t=585901 It should get interesting now. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Last entry on here about my ‘66 C10 as it has its own thread.
THREAD HERE. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=585901 Will post random stuff from England for those still interested in my ramblings. Seems there are still guys looking. Thanks. Bit of history here...... Been asked by a few people why I started the resto on the truck when it looked so shiny before. Of course the results of the Blasting and etch priming kinda answers it. It was in much worse condition than the photos implied. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psb16w7j4u.jpg Harley in June 2013 when the Chevy landed, as always inspecting and ensuring my safety. With restarting the truck resto now, I will miss her if she ends up not making it after Tuesday. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnxscdzi5.jpg Currently I am feeding her 1/2 a chopped chicken breast twice a day which she is managing easier than the dry food or even her favourite Dreamies This behaviour is also completely alien to her, only the last 10 days or so has she jumped onto kitchen units and been trying to drink from any cups in the sink, I now leave a cup of water for her..... she never used to do it, so another sign that all is not right. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psymxs06af.jpg So truck as it stands now. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psa4nuqfs4.jpg Was chatting to my cousin in Cape Town yesterday about the cost of the blasting, at £240.00 for 8 pieces. He felt it was a bargain, compared to the cost of my time and materials, as did I. If you look at the other sides of panels and the Complexity of cleaning them up for repairs and paint, it would have taken a lot longer than 3 hrs per panel to clean and prime at £10.00 per hour. Sally and I went down to the garage to grab some more detail pics yesterday. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psu92eatpz.jpg Speaker hole needs to be closed up too as part of the repair work. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbibfynzv.jpg I think this will be interesting.... Yup, scares me. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2pflbj7u.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pslj1lxoaw.jpg Garage temperature this time of year stays between 0’C and 6’C if it warms up. Yesterday was 3’C which obviously interferes a bit with working in there. Hence the small caravan on the drive that can be heated really fast and is insulated to stay warm enough for welding and also for priming panels once welded and finished up. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjnxl2t3w.jpg Should be gooderer.... 😉 https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pstaxmxxm3.jpg |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Got a message from @forddan @mercdan last week to ask if I would be interested in a pair of used wing mirrors for the Galaxy.
Of course, and at £20.00 for the pair it was a no brainier. So next thing he sent a pic with the message to say he had them. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgmxojurs.jpg This afternoon he called to ask if I was in a hurry, should he deliver. Of course I said yes please and an hour later he was here in one of sin George’s cars,a hot little red Ford Fiesta, lowered and on alloys. Delivered, Harley had to inspect, in spite of not doing too well. One needs a new glass. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgvo4mg20.jpg Covers need some paint. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pszk24osrf.jpg After Dan left, I packed them away for future reference, well, after tomorrow as the Galaxy got dropped off this afternoon for a full service and new discs, pads etc. Harley came and settled down on my leg, again, even the way she is sleeping, not the usual way. Old age sucks. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psy7i79mok.jpg Weekend over again, got a fire tonight, so the room is warm. Thanks for checking in. |
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