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Remember the one tail light lens of the Rezin Rockit was missing.
Identified as Mk2 Ford Capri tail light. [quote author="@spacekadett" source="/post/2626175/thread" timestamp="1599260052"][quote timestamp="1599199929" author="@grizz" source="/post/2625993/thread"]Brilliant !! That sounds exciting. Do not discount the Two Wellers you have, depending on what you have. Someone else may have one or two as well. I think right now, finding an appropriate rear light lens is much more interesting Fingers crossed your rummage unearths some treasures.[/quote] https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...9_IMG_1338.JPG https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...6_IMG_1339.JPG https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...7_IMG_1340.JPG It’s a complete unit and it even looks like it’s the right side. Certainly it doesn’t fit anything I own so it’s available if you want it [img alt=":)" src="//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png" class="smile"] Wheels are stashed in my storage facility ( container on a farm [img alt="(rofl)" src="//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/rofl.png" class="smile"]) they were bought for an Anglia project that didn’t happen so they’re unused but tatty having been in a shed since the 80’s. Think they’re 6 x 13 but I’ll check next time I’m up there [/quote] https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...SizeRender.jpg Well. What can I say........? |
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Back to the RX8 seats.
We had hoped that one could rob the rails from a passenger side seat to make it simply mechanically adjustable, removing all the motors etc, but it seems it is a fail too. Drivers side. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...911e3c75de.JPG Passenger side. Less weight. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...a8a8907093.JPG Maybe MX5 runners will work. Time will tell. In the mean time, looking at the dash and existing gauges on page 3 it becomes apparent that the builder must have had a job lot of cheap gauges, and fitted them all. @CraigRK has offered me these to fit from his pile of saved junk. Would be an improvement for sure. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...4e731a76cd.JPG Need to go do some work. |
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So last night, after a day of doing various jobs, I decided to add a bit of red to the compressor room door.
Mistake. Using a very old, hard brush and paint that really was runny, despite being enamel, I created even more work. Now I will have to go back and detail it with a fine brush and some white enamel paint. It will be nice once done, but maybe it should have been left alone. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag..._IMG_5094.HEIC Saw this on the internet last night. Inspiring https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...E_IMG_1341.JPG This morning started with a smile. Love a good sunrise or sunset. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag..._IMG_5098.HEIC What a desperate Bootfair today. By 6.30 when I got to the field it was filling at the exit already........ That’s a lot of people in a large field. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag..._IMG_5099.HEIC It was massively full. But just piles of rubbish, old clothes, and dirty used kitchen stuff. Saw nothing. In the end bought a better jockey wheel for the one shed caravan, than one fitted. £5.00 from an asking price of £8.00 https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag..._IMG_5103.HEIC |
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Suddenly the Rezin Rockit Road Trip is a reality.
https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread...c-rezin-rockit Fetched the trailer today, generous loan by a neighbour 600 meter from home. He threw in two spare ratchet tie downs to add to my lot. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag..._IMG_5117.HEIC Interesting reversing it down here. Tight https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...47b024aa62.JPG On e through, I moved it right back and then unpacked all the glass from the Galaxy as collected earlier this week. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...c956adb894.JPG https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag..._IMG_5137.HEIC Using the last of the deck wood from last years rebuild, I made up a basic crate for them all to sit in. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag..._IMG_5139.HEIC Piled up. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag..._IMG_5143.HEIC Closed in, wedged in and to be strapped down before heading out to Derbyshire en-route to Glasgow https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag..._IMG_5148.HEIC Tomorrow Fil and his partner Nikki land in the afternoon in their Sprinter camper van, then we BBQ and early Dark-0-Clock on Tuesday they head out. Dropping off the glass for a large shed build, and overnight in Derbyshire before heading to Glasgow on Wednesday to collect the Rezin Rockit. Seems we may be headed in the right direction. |
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Kool....Another road trip watch!
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Countdown Getting ready..... https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag..._IMG_5190.HEIC Should be good enough 125cc Honda CG in a box, loaded too. Just when Fil and NKiki arrived https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag..._IMG_5193.HEIC Tight, but easy easy. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag..._IMG_5195.HEIC Hooked and ready to rock and roll. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag..._IMG_5199.HEIC Next up, fire and burn some meat. Update Later. |
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Well, trailer is packed, food has been consumed with gusto
Fil and Nikki are off when the wake up, seems Cumbria is not Derbyshire, but what do I know. So as with any worthy road trip, food is the foundation I had suggested we sacrifice something to appease the gods of fossil fuel. Chopping up trees. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...794482fc21.JPG Fire started, and goddess of fire, Nikki ensuring it was hot enough. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag..._IMG_5204.HEIC Fil who is doing all the hard work, driving to fetch the Rezin Rockit for me. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ca360b885f.JPG And there was more. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...262a33e2b5.JPG And lastly, Mr Subtle and Incognito himself, who donated motor and transmission to this build, just headed out get bread and milk. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...7_IMG_5219.JPG Nikki has agreed to be the official photographer on the trip, to keep us updated and entertained Bed time now I guess. |
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It’s ON !! Sh!t just got real. Leisurely start to Fil and Nikki’s trip up to go fetch the Thing after spending the night, camped on my driveway after declining a bed inside the house. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag..._IMG_5240.HEIC Anyone excited already ? I am not losing sleep yet, but certainly laughing at this crazy thing I have started. Should be fine in the end though. I hope . |
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First report...... As I am stuck on a two day web conference I asked Nikki to do the typical Roadtrip photo reports. Seems she is enjoying it. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...59ec509092.jpg Fil is maybe less so. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...9a0451b074.jpg Blue sky day out there. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...f70f9bfece.jpg Traffic as always. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...9c80ccd07b.jpg But many sights and history out there. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...1028163d56.jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...b557426ceb.jpg Wish I was there to be honest. But we will enjoy it. |
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Currently the shell has an original Ford steering wheel fitted. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...7_IMG_4481.JPG Yes. Ugly imho. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...9_IMG_4489.JPG So I decided to walk away from the RX8 wheel that was lovely in red and black. But had controls on the front face etc. So I do have these wheels in my stash. Collected/bought over time from various sources. Including the crusher. I think I have an idea of what I like and may do but as always open it for discussion and advice. Sometimes someone else has much better ideas. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...3_IMG_5251.jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag..._IMG_5252.HEIC Thanks. |
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This was headed to the council tip if nobody wanted it.
Collection only it said, other side of Portsmouth. It’s HEAVY No problem, give mate @CraigRK a call to see if he can collect. No problem he says, will arrange and do it over the weekend. 500kg capacity it seems. Should lift a Rezin Rockit with ease, before motor is fitted plus my bike and other items as needed. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...SizeRender.jpg Thanks Twizzle. |
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Also great for hanging Heavy doors like on the Chevy Truck . I use mine quite a lot . I even used it for installing my gearbox.
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I've got a jack like that I use to move all kinds of stuff. Changing out the front cross member on my 62 to an 82 with power steering and disc brakes went very smooth thanks to that jack.
Looking forward to the new not a project kinda sorta jeep type thing you got going now. |
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Thought I would post up the rest of todays trip pics
As not everyone is British on here. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...41d567d6b9.jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...8bbb0831ea.jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...b4676c1027.jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...d388b51362.jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...afd9192568.jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...1812b2aa60.jpg Uneventful day, except for losing the trailer license plate, despite carefully sticking it down with Ducktape yesterday. Parked up for the night. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...d12bbe5f52.jpg Tole Bill they had lost the number plate, 10 minutes later I get thins screenshot. Amazing. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...5_IMG_5333.JPG This trip seems to prove again Life is good. |
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One Last Thing before bedtime. Remember the missing rear light lens. @spacekadett graciously sold me one from his stash for the car. Postman delivered today. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag..._IMG_5272.HEIC Wrapped as secure as a secure thing. Cardboard, soft flooring, and a load of bubble wrap, twice around. Very pleased with this. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag..._IMG_5275.HEIC It was a concern to me, as these Mk2 Capri lights don't just lay around everywhere. Thanks again. One less obstacle. |
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Thought I would copy and paste Fils post on UKGSER to reflect his drivers view and perspective.
I did notice just how narrow my driveway is relative to the trailer. Quote:
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Earlier start today as it is up to Scotland, near Ayr to unearth, upload, strap down and then return partway down South again.
Looks like the weather is being absolutely top notch. What a beautiful country we have. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...46af95dd10.jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...40e3ebb578.jpg And special drum roll....... Into Scotland. Feels like it’s coming together now. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...21046ebd6f.jpg Yup..... it’s Scotland for sure. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...c0a49fd923.jpg Off to join my web conference now. Will keep an eye on proceedings. Later team.’ |
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Another update.
Sorry (not) I am just sitting here with a silly grin at my computer. Thanks to Bill, Fil and other generous people, I am grinning. Remember the lost trailer plate? Amazing what a copy of V5 can generate overnight. Door to door delivery. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...636c58e21c.jpg And Bill just about to head out. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...13e75d8b2a.jpg About as real time as you can get. Except when Craig, Dennis and I got pulled over by an Arkansas State Trooper for significant speeding in the USA |
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Part two of todays action PHOTODUMP.
I really hope you all are enjoying the excess of photos and the process pics. If not, you need to get off to Tinder as you clearly need more action. While everyone scurried about, Fil was managing the ratchet straps. As he mentioned elsewhere, Bill and Gordon have clearly done this a few times before, so the speed at which they loaded and strapped the Rezin Rockit down was impressive. While dong his thing, he was handed this....... https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...f1e85133be.jpg For my collection, very cool French plate. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...861fb7bff0.jpg Fill and Gordon getting on with t. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...f22f16e266.jpg So much space for very wide wheels and tyres/tires once it is lowered, a lot. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...f6756ba938.jpg Bill about to replace the plate Fil lost yesterday, that was amazingly sorted out overnight. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...976d24a592.jpg Caged animal ? https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...c0143f6cc3.jpg More strapping down. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...af957a743b.jpg Front wheel does not hold air for more than 30 minutes. And it is nasty. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...20a139ab2c.jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...a437eb35a3.jpg Hood/bonnet strapped down too, in case rubber retainers do a BOIIINNG on the motorway and deposit the hood on another car. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...5abeb82951.jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...d9ad40c6a4.jpg Rear is not much better. Would love it if I had another two alloys like on the other side. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...1cccce33d5.jpg Still not done. |
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With a load of straps, enough to create a mummy, the Rezin Rockit was strapped down
https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...2d6586c56f.jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...3ff553c712.jpg £70.00 worth of Mazda RX8 seats as negotiated by Bill strapped down inside the tub. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...7a5400e489.jpg Love the way the front and rear bumpers have tow balls attached, one for pulling, one for pushing. Seen it used for launching boats. The petrol cap, in fetching green plastic has all the hallmarks of a Molotov Coctail, just needing a rag and some matches. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...dd4fb9d224.jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...4dbfa78e55.jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...62ae8ad7b8.jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...c40abf5c43.jpg Contented Fil. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...5e09dfc4c5.jpg Followed by a chat between Fil closest, and l-r Gordon, Bill and Scott, brother of Roy who sold me the Eagle RV. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...f0ebff1c65.jpg |
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Of course there has to be a certain amount of fun when doing this sort of thing, or else it would not be fun, would it ?
So when Bill fetched the RX8 seats from Gordons van, he and Fil needed to test them first. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...7da3e56066.jpg Charging arounD to get them fitted https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...78bb5ee969.jpg Yup........ Feels just right. And looks good from down here. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...869019aab2.jpg More in a moment. |
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