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The British are coming! The British are coming!
Between you, Rian, and Martin, this forum is getting very interesting. I appreciate your enthusiasm and writing style. It's infectious. Looking forward to some more posts, my neighbours to the east. Subscribed. |
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Now, where were we…..
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/P1160585.jpg I would love to tell you that normal service has been resumed but as I have a very loose grasp on my reality let alone yours lets just say I have a bit of an update. After sorting out the things that needed to be done to ensure reliable and semi legal motoring I decided to just enjoy Woody (narf narf) and get to know him a little better. So, after a number of miles I kept coming back to 3 things that were distracting from my basic motoring please. Drum roll please, may I present those distractions:- 1. Win the Euro Millions roll over 2. Do something about the Comedy Gearing ™ 3. Either equip Woody with a sail and rudder or attend to the door handle scraping handling. So, Euro Millions ticket purchased, I proceeded to look through the pile of boxes that accompanied the Woodster. Ah Ha! Boxes from the nice people at No Limits so option 3 it is! http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/P1160573.jpg Now, most people would have a wonderful staged photo of all the boxes to illustrate their purchase. However, this is me so this is all you are going to get. Please note Safety Wellies ™ and medium BFH . Decided to install the front roll bar first and after mocking it up in the correct position realised that I was going to have to remove my first rivets. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/P1160579.jpg Now, after hearing how awful a job this was can’t say I was looking forward to it in any way. After a quick research I had my plan of attack. 1. Grind a cross in the head of the rivet 2. Use large chisel and medium BFH to remove head. 3. Centre punch and drill out body of rivet in 3 stages (small, bigger, biggest) 4. Use same large chisel and medium BFH to remove the back of the rivet. Success! Took about 2-3 mins per side. Felt pretty cocky to be honest… So rivets out I used 2 beer crates to hold up the bar whilst I put the drop links into the pre drilled holes in the lower A arms. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/P1160572.jpg http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/P1160570.jpg Rest assured that at no time have I ever swallowed Holsten…. Pushed the bar into place and marked out the required holes, drilled and all bolted into position. Had to enlarge the hole slightly in the roll bar for the bolts to seat fully but nothing that my trust drill couldnt handle http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/P1160583.jpg Pretty easy job if I am being honest, did notice that the rad cross member had obviously been used to pull it out of the container when it arrived, so that is a job to do in the not too distant future. Next was to install the Doetsch shocks. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/P1160580.jpg New vs Old http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...o%20travel.jpg And installed…Mmm…Anybody spot the issue? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? So, a quick measure up and a call to a few people resulted in a bit of box section that I then proceeded to turn into scrap… http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...ul-Y/Scrap.jpg Thankfully I had enough left over to try again. But this time I am decided to make it out of cardboard first. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...ue%20peter.jpg Do you know what, I am going to send this off to Blue Peter. If anything is worthy of a Blue Peter Badge it is this beauty. Hold on a second, just enjoying the moment again. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...aul-Y/Arty.jpg Arty shot. Transferred this template to the box steel, marked it out and made loads of noise with a grinder and drill. Anyway, to cut a long story short….Success! http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/Brackets.jpg Reckon I have about 2 ½ - 3” of travel now, so around 5” at the wheel, quite pleased with this if you can’t tell. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/P1160610.jpg As I intend to modify the lower arms to move them forward to improve the caster angles and centre the wheels the brackets are bolted in. Will weld them during final assembly. (wow get me….) Next was a move to the rear to see what work had to be done to install the No Limits Panhard rod. Mmmmm…it is a nice piece of kit. Probably even nicer when I discovered that the bush on the old rod was completely missing… http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/P1160586.jpg So, buoyed by my success with the front rivets I used the same methodology on the 4 holding the old bar in place. 3 hours later…. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/P1160588.jpg Drill-4 Rivets – 1 Not a whole load of pictures of the install but sure there is one I can find of the end result. Next little job was to replace the rather poor lowering blocks with the nice new shiny ones from Boris. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/P1160593.jpg Well that is actually not the entire truth as I had to remove the ubolts to fit the brackets for the panhard rod and anti roll bar (sway bar) so whilst I was there… Also decided to move the shocks to the outside of the chassis after reading Mr Frizzle Frys write up. So, quick bit of measuring, bit of drawing, bit more measuring and a few holes drilled I had the lower brackets reversed. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/P1160596.jpg http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/P1160599.jpg Now it was just a matter of fitting the rear shocks.Lots more measuring revealed that the Doetsch shocks from Rob would work better if the shock was mounted above the chassis rail. Now, remember the first set of bracket that I made? The scrap pair? Good. Well they were just too small to be of any use for the rear shock mounts so had to cut up my last bit of box section to make up a mount. Bit of careful measuring and came up with a design that would work with the old front upper shock mounts. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/P1160606.jpg Cut, cut. Grind Grind, Drill Drill. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/P1160607.jpg Oh yes and paint paint. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/P1160608.jpg Couldn't mount the shocks straight up as the panhard bar mount was in the way but this is what I ended up with. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/P1160611.jpg Will have to oval the holes in the lower sock mount as the bushes are under a little too much stress but that can wait until I take the bed off to fit the rear anti roll bar (sway bar) and paint the chassis and weld the brackets in. Now the moment of truth, what does it drive like? What a huge difference! The turn in is ‘modern’ even with the old steering box. Ride is less bouncy and a lot more confidence inspiring. Even managed a little Dorri, Dorri, Dorriftoo action at a roundabout. One down side is that I am going to have to do the brakes next as carrying a huge amount more speed into corners. Strangely the rear seems to have dropped by an inch after the new shocks (no the lowering blocks are the same size). Good job I have dropped spindles to go with disk upgrade. Oh yes. Before I forget. This might have only taken 30 minutes to write but took me a solid 12 hours over the weekend. Felt like I had been at the gym for a weeks. And just because you have a rattle gun you don’t have to put it on max for every bolt you do up…. Lulu and Gizmo approve, but why my beautiful daughter insists on looking like Beaker from Muppet labs is beyond me… http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...20approved.jpg So, on that Bombshell and until the next time… Goodnight! P. :D |
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I'm signed up! I'm just about to start on my suspension so this is great to read
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Your daughter is called Gizmo??
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The difference has been huge. If you have the means I would suggest getting the complete front and rear set up from No Limits, not fitted the rear anti roll bar but have high hopes.
If you are going to relocate your rear shocks I have the measurements to make sure that the shocks are under less stress on the bottom bush so you dont make the same mistake I did. What set up have you gone with? P. :D |
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Rian,
For a family friendly forum that is the more acceptable name she will go by.... P. :D |
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Nice Work...:metal:
Diggin' the pic of Beaker and the puppy….:lol: |
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Paul, at the moment I have 2" Mcguaghy's dropped spindles (off the shelf disc conversion), with 2" drop springs for the front, for the rear I have 4" drop springs (all still in their boxes!) and I'm planning to fit lowering blocks but was going to see how the truck sat before deciding how thick they would be.
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That is the same set up I have on Woody. Not fitted the dropped spindle and disk conversion yet but that is next on the list.
I am going to c notch mine as, whilst there is room between the axle and chassis, I use mine as a truck so want that extra clearance. Plus I am going to fit rear bags. Just subscribed to your thread, looks good! P. :D Posted via Mobile Device |
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I c notched my 32 Ford frame using a piece of heavy gauge pipe split down the centre and then boxed, I'm planning to do the same on the C10, cost me about a tenner if memory serves me right
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I like your progress and good to see another c10 in the uk
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Thanks Don,
Gizmo is fully grown, don't let the cute 'I am a teddy bear' look fool you. She is a certified killer! Moles, mice, rabbits you name it. She always insists on trying to lick me with the remnants of her kill fresh on her lips....Monster... Beaker does the same..... P. :D |
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Today I actually used Woody for the purpose he was intended for… Being a truck.
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/IMG_1159.jpg Not super exciting but went to collect 50 Gallons of heating oil with Hound #1 for company. Was only a total of about 20miles but over some quite challenging roads, lots of roundabouts, few straights and fast B roads. First time I have actually really pressed on since the new suspension set up, what a pleasure to drive now! A little tuning to do but so much better. Really good fun to push hard out of corners and overtake the unsuspecting in what they had previously thought was a rather beat up truck. However, the increased ‘pace’ has highlighted a few issues which were masked by my previous, sedate, driving style encouraged by the looser handling. The most annoying of these was a high speed miss (by high speed I mean 60mph upwards…) when under load. Intermittent but persistent… Mmmm… sounds like something is breaking down on the ignition side. Once safely returned to PY Towers did a quick check of the leads and connections to see if anything was loose or obvious. All looked good so I decided to check the timing to see if there was anything untoward. Oh Dear… is the total advance at 3500rpm supposed to be 68 degrees? No? That might be the problem then…. Didn’t have time to investigate further but looks like it is the age old HEI wear problem. 68 degrees feels like a new record… Think I have 3 choices:- 1. Use the Old HEI I have on a shelf 2. Buy an upgraded HEI kit from Summit for $71 3. Buy a ‘new’ HEI distributor from Summit for $81 Will have a look at the HEI on the shelf but my feeling is that it is on the shelf for a reason, quite probably the same as that facing the current unit. A little time tomorrow will tell the truth. So… looks like it is either option 2 or 3. Anybody any experience with option 3? Not the usual picture heavy update but would appreciate the thoughts of those that have subscribed. Anyway, until the next time. P. :D |
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I would go with door number 3, buy a new HEI. If your luck is anything like mine the old one will work perfectly................for about a week!
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Paul,
I vote for number 3. I am going to use is the smaller MSD style distributor that you run a box with. Here is an example. This is a knockoff brand. About a $150 cheaper than a real MSD. I have had one in my Caprice for the last 10 years with no issues. I am about to move the whole ignition from the Caprice over to the 64' http://www.ebay.com/itm/Assault-Raci...item5afda99edf You will need a box and coil to run it. This is a smaller cap distributor so it will have more room near the firewall. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MSD-Ignition...43380826&rt=nc |
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This is the one I used the coil is separate (mines in the cab) no more clearance issues with the bulkhead
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Thanks for the pointers Gentlemen.
As I am planning my LS upgrade in June (gearbox fund permitting) I am going to try the HEI I have on the shelf mixed up with a few spare parts I have around to make something more acceptable in the timing dept. If that proves to be a fail then the $80 summit unit will be finding a new home at Chez Y... Ian, Have you moved your engine back? I have a large cap distributor at the moment and, whilst tight, there is no interference. P. :D |
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Dear Mr Summit,
Please can you send me a nice shiny new HEI distributor to replace the pair of FUBAR'd one I have in my truck. Many Thanks, P. :D |
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Have you sold the truck yet? 😗😜😔😝☺️😟😇😚😎😚😍😛😒🙈
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Grizz,
Lots of progress but none of it worthwhile documenting as most of it is in a reverse direction. Hope to be in a position to report forward progress in the next few weeks. Until then have a picture of a kitten. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...l-Y/kitten.jpg P. :D |
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:metal:
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http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...B2D0A1915B.jpg
Plus http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...0528D5516B.jpg And one of these http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...DF6B0C69D4.jpg Equals http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...0763844CC3.jpg But this http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...C71A4ACDD5.jpg Highlights the need for these http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t.../c%20notch.jpg And possibly http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...aul-Y/Bags.jpg As there is probably another 20-30 loads of this. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...B2D0A1915B.jpg One day I will get round to updating what I have been doing and why there is a rather large ‘red rash’ on Woody’s flank. But until then… P. :D |
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Good to see the ol' truck workin...:metal:
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You have been quiet for way too long Paul.
Any updates? Are you using Woody to fetch a load today when you come over? |
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It is said that every great story has a beginning, a middle and an end. Not sure who said that but they must have been a somebody or else we would never remember it.
The same could be said of any great road trip, Rian and Martins exploits in the States, Bruces epic travels across Canada and beyond and even my own humble expedition out into the wilds of…Kent… Therefore Ladies (heres hoping) and Gentlemen Without further ado I give you the start of my own Road Trip to collect… well no spoilers as yet. The Beginning. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...D8734EBB0D.jpg An army marches on its stomach and, in my advancing years mine has grown to accommodate a marching army helped in no part by the great Ouma rusk. Suitably fortified I awakened Woody from his slumbers. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...155D6828CB.jpg Filled him with 11 gallons of Mr Shells finest and set (not sure where the picture is for this one but I am sure you can use the ‘Theatre of the Mind ™ ‘ to fill in the blanks and headed off the 50 miles to a secret location called Hever in Kent. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...82F3BB6CD7.jpg Its amazing how a 4.11 geared truck can cruise quite comfortably at 70mph when you are listening to the Adam Carrola pod cast via headphones… http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...F9C7912570.jpg Technology never fails to amaze me. Using Google Maps I set my journey to avoid the Motorway after leaving the M25 and was welcomed with the winter landscape that is the Garden of England. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...6F9C2A52_2.jpg The Middle. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...88FF250CB9.jpg I had ventured out from the flat lands of Essex to collect a new – well to me- work bench from Ross, a very nice chap who makes bike racks for a living in the shape of animals. No pictures but imagine cows, elephants and deer heads where the tusk, horn, antlers are the support for the bike. Got it? Good. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...DD89933951.jpg Safely loaded we had a chat about the disposable world we live in, furniture and why tea will always be superior to coffee. Plus we talked about cars. As you do. When you are a bloke. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...62FA48196B.jpg This is Ross current mode of transport a rather nice Amazon. Nice. So loaded up, hands shock and farewells made I headed back towards home via a short detour to see a certain Rian of this very Parish. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...6F9C2A52_2.jpg More scenery. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...3ACBCD6D_1.jpg And safely on the afore mentions Grizz’s drive way. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/IMG_8625.jpg More tea and a general chit chat about the important things in life. Like trucks. ( My best wistful looking into the sunset pensive model pose) Every the gracious host and generous man that he is my arrival seemed to coincide with a nice new (to me) storage cupboard which was duly added to Woody’s load bed but not before Rian convinced me that it would be a great opportunity to take some pictures with the backdrop of the farm and the Medway/Thames estuary (take your pick Geography was never my strong suit.) So we offloaded the bench and proceed to take a few snaps (gross understatement Rian has a great eye) http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/IMG_8633.jpg http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/IMG_8639.jpg I will get that body damage fixed this month! http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/IMG_8661.jpg http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/IMG_8655.jpg http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/IMG_8680.jpg Now fully Papped out it was back to Rians to load the booty/bounty http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/IMG_8689.jpg Before leaving in time honoured fashion… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucVmsET4BFw Any ideas why I cant get the video to embed? Grrrr... My work here is done. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...Y/IMG_8697.jpg The End. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...DB2618481B.jpg http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...7E61A62104.jpg Can’t think of a more fitting end to the day. I have actually done quite a lot to Woody in the year since he came into my ownership, once I have something worthwhile reporting I will post it up for your delight and edification. P. :D |
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Well Paul,
Great as always to shake you by the hand and to talk about everything under the sun. You wrote a much better report than I would have, thank you. That Volvo Amazon is rather nice. I wish I knew how to embed the YouTube video, but hopefully people will click the link and enjoy it. CLICKY LINKY: http://youtu.be/ucVmsET4BFw Next time you come here we will probably tear into my engine....:mm: Great way to end the story too...... Meat looked just right. My favourite pic. Would look good on RR's in the Garages at night thread. Suitably fortified I awakened Woody from his slumbers. http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...155D6828CB.jpg |
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Video and write up is great.
Nothing beats a good burn out. Sub'd |
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Burnt rubber and Cooke meat!!!:metal::metal::metal:
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Saw the burnout video while cruising youtube. Fun times! :chevy:
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Hey Paul!
must have missed your thread here when I looked at the other guys thread! I can see you had similar problems to me when you got your truck! Great thread, specially like the sausage and steak! haha |
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late again to the show. just finished reading your thread and it was fun. Like your ramblin' style. And you are doing some nice mods to a fine old truck with history. What could be better than that...
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great looking truck , and when I seen the 59-60 impala steering wheel ,
I thought very cool I put the same color 60 impala wheel in my 65 c10 im building. good luck with woodie |
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Just gone back and watched the video again, missed the 3rd gear Chirp previously...
Currently giggling to myself, proof positive that I am still 19... Thanks for following along Gentlemen, will try this year to keep the thread more current. P. :D |
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So, today these turned up…
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...4E98E084C2.jpg Which means I can finally fit these… http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...19F05A111A.jpg And Woody can wear his new shoes to the dance Saturday night… http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...77BEBC4F37.jpg Watch this space. P. :D |
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Hi Paul, that looks like a nice solid truck... seems like it runs pretty well too. You've done some nice mods. Thanks for the burnout video!
I had to chuckle when I saw your selfie. I immediately thought of Mad Max. You weren't an actor back in the '80s were you? :lol: |
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Nice truck looks like its coming along nicely
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If you want to see my 15 minutes of fame I did appear on the US version of the UK Top Gear about 11 or so years ago, a tale best told over a beer and BBQ! P. :D |
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first time reading through this great stuff - awesome that you are ricking the Jersey plates since that is where I am :)
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Paul great thread, I like to read your guys post from over seas! since I know how hard it is to get part an shipping at that, but you guys still get things done!
so you never told the story about the red rash on the bed!! what happened?? did you fix it yet? also have you got the rear sway bar on yet? if not, then it will have better handling for the body roll going in an out of corners I'll be watching your thread for updates |
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