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Just read through the entire thread I love your truck. also the Resin Rocket is very cool.
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I look forward to being in the USA next week Friday. The planned agenda has no rigid framework, but Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas and a few other stares are on the agenda. |
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I live in Eastern Oklahoma not far from Fort Smith Arkansas
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I always go to my buddy Clem in Fayetteville at Tuba Trucks. If I run by your side of OK, maybe I can buy you a coffee. As long as there is somewhere to park up the truck I will be in. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds |
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So the 2022 🇺🇸 Road trip is on.
The full report will be here, please follow the link as I am not going to copy and paste the whole trip bit by bit. THREAD; https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread...p-grizz-report Here we go again. Covid-19 screwed up a few years…… So the 2022 trip will be three weeks and a whole lot longer than any previous trips. My weapon this year, thanks to Dennis again is this Chevy Silverado. FIRSTLY THE RULES: To all those who objected to my last report and the censorship, please UNSUBSCRIBE NOW SERIOUSLY, YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE So the link to the censored 2019 trip is here https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread...z-craig-dennis The 2018 road trip with Three men and a Rental car as Part1 followed by Part 2 where Craig and I took a Chevy 5.7 liter truck to go picking in Iowa, Illinois and various other places for another great week was unforgettable. We have managed to Bully Dennis into joining us again. http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger This trip had followed a few that I had done before in the USA Thread links below. So, what do you do after an absolutely awesome American road trip in 2017 where I managed to break a Dodge Hemi Challenger before the owners 60th surprise birthday party? http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...d-small-update Which had followed the first trip to meet Dennis and a first trip using his Dodge in 2016 http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2016-best-trip Which had of course come about as a result of my first road trip to America when mate Martin and I had flown into Texas and got to get in at Gas Monkey garage and a load of other amazing peoples garages. http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...chevy-roadtrip This year promises to be filled with old skool rods, cars, bikes, food, guns, beards, tattoos, visiting a dying friend, some new interesting people and places not visited before including, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Nebraska and the bonus ball would be a visit to, or a meet up with a South African bike builder friend in Rhode Island, which would add a lot of miles to the trip. It should be a good one this year and ideally I should launch a blog where everyone has access and I get to moderate it along with my sidekick craigrk who is sadly stuck in a Seychelles resort with his family I hope to make it as far as Rhode Island to spend some crazy time with this mate, another South African expatriate. Some race car action, museums, lifestyle reports, side by sides and offroad fun and of course FOOD. My 2022 Rhode Island target is this builders shop. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Looking forward to a great trip and meeting more interesting people associated with cars, trucks and general goodness. Being able to share it on here.. “Buckle up and shut up sunshine” a famous person once said. |
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The 2022 USA Roadtrip is already coming to life.
https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread...p-grizz-report Was contacted by a guy I saw in Kansas before, where I had planned to stop by…… Always something interesting in a barn, sometimes it takes a while to come out the barn. He is patient, fair and people trust him. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Wonder if I should hook a trailer as well when I head out. Just in case ya know. |
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Mailman and EBay made me happy.
New clutch Master cylinder came. Design is a bit different. First thing I noticed was the guide at the mouth of the unit where the rod enters to hit the plunger. It was not present on the other unit, for whatever reason. Hopefully it is a quick fix tomorrow morning. Would be nice. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds At least the weekend has landed, heat predicted so be careful out there. . |
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So the first job back home tonight was to cut the new MC and grind it to fit around the brake booster mounting foot.
https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Clevis fitted, clutch pumped and bled….. Car started, 1st and 2nd engaged with the rear in the air. Brakes tested, clutch tested some more, clevis adjusted, still not quite right…. Shortened and found to not be quite right. Called out Mr Grinder…. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Refitted. Perfect, gear change smooth……. Till it went PoP ! Dismantled, and rewelded. Refitted, works well, clutch pedal too high…… And POP it went leaving the clutch fixed in a position. Removed the Slave cylinder, and clutch back in position, wheels turning freely etc. And yes, cleaned up, ground back tidy. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds So I removed the Slave cylinder completely and will be buying a new one as @nickwheeler had suggested in the first place. Lets see what the spares shops have in stock tomorrow. Hanging loose with the Rezin Rockit. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds And removed. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds So clutching at straws. While I have other stuff to deal with. Friday night . Drink?? |
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Still not bought travel insurance or booked a taxi back from the airport…..
Probably should get my finger out and get to it. Packing? Last minute job. Chatting with various people around the States, it seems there may be a fair distance travelled this year. I am going to try make it to Jonesboro Arkansas to see my old friend Steve Hansen (Twice awarded the Purple Heart 💜) and also to see if I can track down a State Trooper I want to speak with. BRING A TRAILER has been mentioned. Still contemplating that. I was chatting with Dennis’ son last night, he is travelling a lot for work right now, but like his dad, he is a funny guy without knowing it. One of the things I enjoy about the travels is getting dirty with the people I meet, sometimes more than other times. Part of our conversation made me chuckle. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds I am so ready for this trip and the planned parts, as well as the unplanned. |
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Normally I am traveling in the northeast when your here. Have to see where the boss has me this time you are here. It would be nice to meet-up with the infamous Grizz! ;)
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Currently no plans except to try go to Iowa to see Ray who has Terminal Pancreatic cancer. |
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Postman knocked, no signature needed.
New Slave cylinder https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Got fitted tonight, bled the system……. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds All good. Clutch worked. I also set up the handbrake and made sure it is up to MOT Standard. Locking nuts ensure a decent handbrake. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Job done. |
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Who remembers this far back??
On delivery, cleaning and bleaching it became apparent that the bonnet/hood has some old damage. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds So a plan was hatched, to buy some covering stickers via a member on here, who is most welcome to make himself known, he has been involved in previous builds. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Too many choices, but in the end I committed to one. This will only happen after a successful MOT test. Looking forward to it. |
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Seems true…….
Another role in film. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Certainly beats getting broken for parts. Glad I managed to help rescue it. |
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Checked in on the flight.
Now we just need the rest of the process to go reasonably smoothly, get my butt in a seat and get to St Louis Then relax. |
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Another small job was to refit the hood/bonnet last night.
I am really impressed with the fit of everything as it came together. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds John and I had a few good chuckles while assembling it. Nice tight fit. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds And the two of us actually gloating and wondering what else we could do. Celebrate sounded like a good idea. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds And a short video of the first time I tried the clutch and brakes out. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/JrLxGl6EZAs A short road test is also planned for today over on the farm road. More later, hopefully. Thanks for checking in. |
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FIRST SHAKEDOWN ROADTEST
Took it to the farm for a first shakedown run. It is light, skittish and the front end tracking etc all need proper setting. However, being as light as it is, this thing feels plenty fast, a bit of Sh!t off a shovel brisk. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/RXpSpILkwuU I am really pleased with it at this point. A few more bits to complete, then MOT I must be honest, I would have loved to hear my dad’s comments on this, both seeing it and driving it. |
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FIRST SHAKEDOWN ROADTEST
Took it to the farm for a first shakedown run. It is light, skittish and the front end tracking etc all need proper setting. However, being as light as it is, this thing feels plenty fast, a bit of Sh!t off a shovel brisk. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/RXpSpILkwuU I am really pleased with it at this point. A few more bits to complete, then MOT I must be honest, I would have loved to hear my dad’s comments on this, both seeing it and driving it. |
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This is beyond Awesome! Congrats!
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Congrats. Moving is always better than pushing!
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Just boarding for the USA…….. |
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So I made it. Knackered as the flight was long and I got stuck in a centre seat. Made it to Chicago O’Hare airport for a 3hour lay over. That was enough time for wings and a Dr Pepper. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Got to St Louis by 2.25 and by 2.50 Dennis and a cooler full of beer collected me. Always great getting out on the motorway. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Passed on going yo Ethyl’s and seeing Kelly so sttaight home. The 1966 C10 Dennis had built onto a 2015 Nascar racing truck is even better in real life. Incredible attention to detail. More later. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds |
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Glad ya made it to the colonies ok.
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The Rezin Rockit is so near to completion
So Jack Daniels bought a car. I can hear you sucking through your teeths……. If you know it already, sit on your advance knowledge please. What’s not to love. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds It reminds me a a CSI crime scene, so much DNA and chaos to deal with. |
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[quote author="@jonny69" source="/post/2745714/thread" timestamp="1660918648"]Pretty bad dose of skin cancer on that mirror.
Zafira?[/quote] Nope [quote author="@creepycooper" source="/post/2745757/thread" timestamp="1660933449"]Nasty - Fiesta?[/quote] Nope [quote author="@maf260" source="/post/2745763/thread" timestamp="1660935430"]Micra?[/quote] Yup [quote author="@flingstam" source="/post/2745766/thread" timestamp="1660936050"]Looks like a facelift K11 Micra to me...[/quote] Yup Yup YUUUP !!!! Certainly needed a decent clean. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Imagine this….. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Certainly has its place in the history books of infectious diseases. . |
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Well then.
This mint green really is the metallic equivalent of pensioner Beige in my opinion. So how to mess with it and use it’s disadvantage to it’s advantage? Sally and I were driving and I saw this colour on the road, Sally managed to grab a pic for me, and the cogs started turning. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Hope you like it, because you better start to like it. . |
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So in 2008 this happened in Daytona Beach.
https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds A dream was born. To add one of these to what was left of the Nascar truck. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds This was the result. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds The rest of the story on page 6 here: https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread...p-grizz-nascar More fun than a bag full of rattle snakes. |
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So after agreeing to buy the car I had to arrange transport for it.
30 miles on a flatbed as it has no exhaust, no MOT, Tax, Insurance. Loaded. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Unloading. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Underside is reasonable. Needs a bit of bilateral sill welding. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Anyway I am hoping to be able to get it fixed. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds |
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Back to the 2022 Road trip.
Listed here: https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread...p-grizz-nascar So JB told me he had a surprise for my visit…… And the only clue was that it has wheels, knowing him, it could be between 1 and 18 wheels. So I drove down from Kansas to Oklahoma to visit. Thanks for lunch and the rides JB. I feel pretty privileged and honoured you let me in there. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Of course preceded by a long ride to the state line in this beast. I can only say that the GODZILLA motor kicks like a mule. And the ride is incredibly smooth for what should really shake and break the passengers. And this is no different a smooth ride than other open tops I have driven or been in. A job execution way beyond expectations. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds And a little video. https://youtu.be/8df0VG81INA Yup, much horsepower on this trip. |
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Hey Rian, re: the 60 Bel Air post on the other forum: Biscaynes and Bel Air's got two tail lights, the Impala (and Caprice) got 3. It was like this for all of the 60s I believe.
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Soooooo.
Lunch in Oklahoma with JB. He had told me there was some surprise with wheels. But knowing him, it could be anything between 1 and 18 wheels. So the video tells it all. https://youtu.be/9_ABb3E69N0 So we went off for a Mexican lunch and the largest Margarita in history. A very comfortable ride for sure. Got messaged today that the rear silencers may have fallen foul of the impact wrench too. This may be raucous. |
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Having bought the Microbe completely “Sight Unseen” getting it delivered, starting it up without any silencer or exhaust was interesting.
The delivery guy is a bit (read lot) of a petrol head. @mercdan has bought from him before as well. His tattoos made me smile. Guess the ride. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds I did a drive by after agreeing to buying the car, and kinda just shook my head. It was a rough little thing. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Once it was home the idea was to park it up and leave it alone till the Rezin Rockit was done and MOT’d But then I realised that MOT, Road Tax and insurance would lose me almost two months of unused time if I got it done before leaving on the USA roadtrip so plans changed. I started to clean it up, getting to know it. Realising along the way there were going to be some serious challenges, including the broken off exhaust. Still, as @pauly says……. Onwards. |
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Thought I would share a quick, easy fix on here.
I have done it on a few cars before and it works like a charm. Raw, unpainted plastics tend to go grey and dull over time. Something the sun and oxidation does. So you can use raw linseed oil, other oils, or plastic refresher in a can, elbow grease or paint the plastics….. I found a heatgun works well, controlled and kept at a safe distance, moving constantly, you will see it change as you go along. Door handles. Before: https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds After: https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Light surrounds…… https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds After https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Bumpers come up in a similar way. Adds “value” by making cars look cared for. Well, fixing it up is caring, Innit? Bumpers Before the heat gun. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Halfway there. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds And after, does look a lot better. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds A lot of cleaning ahead still. More later. |
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Road trip update.
I got to go up for a flight with one of Adam’s buddies yesterday. This trip keeps giving. There’s more on the road trip thread. Brad coming in to land. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/JO5EADV9Fpc Yup, life is good. |
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