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Yes, the caps are cheap, even once shipped and taxed by the queen, with the price pretty much doubling. I only have 11 of them, so will pretty certainly buy a full set if none come up for sale over here. The centre caps are good enough vs the $140 they will cost to land a set of 4 And I am happy to use them. My SKY internet and WiFi was down for 24 hrs, and where I live, my mobile signal is 2 bars on 3G and intermittently 1 bar of 4G So a struggle to work from home. However, by 08.00 I got onto this......... https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(577).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(578).HEIC Then late afternoon, well, just after 4.00pm I got out the Poorboys wheel wax. The stuff is sooo frugal. You hardly use any. I did both the fronts and rears of the wheels. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(174).jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(576).HEIC Once it dries, after 10 plus minutes, you buff it all off with a micro fibre cloth. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(575).HEIC Hard to believe it makes a difference, and I tried to feel if it felt any smoother, no idea. But happy to believe that it will aid maintenance. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(143).JPG Once I was done, looking at how little of this stuff I had used, and that is on both sides, I was amazed at just how frugal it is. At £14.00 delivered for the tub, I suspect one could expect to do another 50 wheels or more. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(579).HEIC Another step closer to fitting. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
10-4. I forgot about the wheel wax, I was trying to figure out why you hadn't put them on the truck yet. They look great.
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How often do you need to re apply the Poorboy sealant?
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Suggestions are 2-3 times, and I will do 3 times, despite having doubts. Check out the website...... https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...O85IkT5ok7s1LQ There could be a lot more information there. |
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The wheels look just right on your truck. Good work.
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This week has been slow for the truck progress.
Went for a walk. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(581).HEIC Postie came as I got home. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(580).HEIC Damaged. So declined to receive parcel. Took pics and sent to seller, he has not replied. Let’s hope he does reply and replace as eBay sent a message email to say I had received my item. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(582).HEIC Lodger continues to be a real problem. Scruffy, dirty, disorganised, drunk, and this morning overslept by 2 hrs, then called in sick. I see tears, and they will not be mine. I will be brutal. However, good news last night from Andy in Tulsa, Oklahoma with the first print section of the RUMBLEGRIZZKIN name that he will be using in casting me a set of new side badges for the truck. Short video of the magic happening. https://youtu.be/OvNAUGEaFlk Result. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(175).jpg I am sure the weekend will throw up some jobs to do. It is Friday. |
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A rare thing happened yesterday.
Sally came over by 08.30 for tea and toast and to spend some time, I rarely go to her place, as there are no toys, and she prefers to come here.. So we had brekkie together, the watched some recorded telly, and by 12.00 she went home to see her grandson and son, also to allow me to get outside as by then I was feeling very guilty. I was chuffed though, that I had managed to sit and do nothing for a few hours. She is a sneaky photographer and waited for me to start looking for a hole in the trucks bulkhead. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(177).jpg I had two small jobs to do. Replace the switch on the rear fog light with a metal item and ensure it still worked. So out with the very broken old red unit. In with the new. Happy. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(591).HEIC Next job after finding a small man made hole in the bulkhead was to thread a wire through there. That was a mistake, as I ended up removing it, and enlarging the hole with a step drill, and then running two wires in there, finding them snaking in from under the dash. I also used some flat 3 core household wire to thread through the face of the dash, so that I could connect it to the two wires and then pull them up through the dash. These modern cars are so compactly made, and even the threading of wires are a bit more complex as there is so much under the dash, blocking access. Still, got it through and then got the wires back up out the front. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(590).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(589).HEIC Next job inside was to drill a hole to take the new metal push button for the Klaxon horn. I hate damaging the cars plastics, and mad as it may seem, I will keep an eye out for a replacement piece to stash with all the other unused parts. Mate Kevin who is moving house soon, also popped around for a looksee, couple of mugs of tea and a chat. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(587).HEIC Once the internal jobs were done, I needed to find a live to draw current from. As earning was easy via the mounting bolt, and the pigs tail out the horn. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(588).HEIC And once fitted, happy with the tidiness achieved. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(176).jpg I forgot to take pics of the completed switches before dark. So good morning. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(595).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(594).HEIC . |
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Went to get milk and bread in the truck earlier.
Stopped and checked in on friend Kevin,who,is building the Deusenberg replica. It is now in paint. Thought a few random pics up at his place were in order. Thames river and Essex, when’re the truck was from in the background. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(596).HEIC Few more pics. Kevin’s pond. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(600).HEIC Daffodil,time,with the end of winter approaching. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(598).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(599).HEIC Looking toward the sunset. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(178).jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(597).HEIC Pity about the pole, just struggled to compose more 6han that. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(179).jpg Looks like the weekend is over. . |
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Great pics. The truck is looking great. I like that switch, it's my go-to for aux lights. Those last forever. I saw the gas pedal nearby in one of the pics, is it going in this truck?
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Thanks for the posting. Regarding the switch, I. Ever cease to be amazed that with a difference of a dollar or two between bad and good quality, why people continue to use the cheap, nasty options. Gas pedal will go on, sitting at the kitchen back door, it needs firstly reinforcing around the mounting holes, and then drilling and tapping for the fitting straps as they are lightweight. I actually have three of them, all cast as Grizz. The one is for the C10 when it eventually is done. And the other is mis-cast, missing some toes, and will go into a “Ratrod” type build. Got a question on another forum from a friend. Surprised he missed it for so long. Quote:
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Decided to spend some cash on the truck
After the effort and cost put into the wheels, I did not manage to find another 9 used caps needed, and to be honest, new will be a lot nicer. Interesting, as always the cost of a purchase in the USA doubles by the time it lands here. So $19.99 became $41.00 on my driveway. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(181).jpg Original GM parts are even more costly before taxes and shipping. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(180).jpg Sally’s sons car got hit in November in a non-fault accident etc. The repair was massively delayed and he was unhappy with the finish, so I offered to see if I could trim back some of the runs in the clear (Ended up shaving them back with a sharp blade then hand buffing followed by machine) and also a load of Matt finish, orange peel and overspray. Masked as much of the black parts as I could get to, then spent 2 hrs at it after washing and drying the side. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(605).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(182).jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(604).HEIC Not easy to see, but it both looked and felt a lot better after all the runs with the DA Mop and G3 Compound. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(186).jpg And all that was left when he left was a big grin, and a white stripe. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(606).HEIC Now when wants to buy a mop, going halves wit his brother. Did I create a monster? |
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Good work on dialing in Sally's son's car. Too bad they applied the clear coat, or lacquer, with a brush and roller. Good for him to find out that you can fix things like that. I have watched friends live with flaws like that on cars for the entire duration of their ownership. I help when they let me but more often than not shake my head that they leave it that way. Not that my rides are anywhere near perfect. But a little attention to detail makes a big difference and is rewarding. I like the pictures of the truck out and about. Particularly in front of the stately old three story house, probably of stone. There is an elegance in the simplicity.
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Just cannot believe that there is much I cannot do or give a go. Just took a bit of effort and forcing myself to go slow. You are right though..... people who live with flaws screw with my head. Truck out was a nice ride. And yes, all the homes around here are brick built. |
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Amazon delivered today.
Lug nut covers ordered on the 8th, extra postage paid for delivery by 12th so delivery by 10th........ great. Opened and unpacked after completing some online work. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(187).jpg Can you see anything wrong? Yup. Ordered 22mm or 7/8” caps, but delivery was 25mm or 1” items. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(609).HEIC Delivered items https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(608).HEIC Ordered items. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(607).HEIC GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR So onto Amazon Helpdesk for 40 minutes, AI vs Man Eventually get told they will refund my account, collect the items and no, they cannot resend the correct items. It is an Amazon “Seller” whatever that means when you are passing the buck. So I have messaged the seller (Chinese like on EBay) and asked if the can supply the correct item. Fingers crossed. I actually only needed 9 of these caps. |
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May have had a little accident today.
Flip Flop slipped....... Oooops https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(610).HEIC Practice run for the real thing. |
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With the list of tasks actually getting shorter and some of the things left to do, only dependant of shipping, couriers and also finding a drone and pilot.....
I took some time to go drive and waste fossil fuels to day, Sally was off to see her eldest son and grandson so I could be ultra random. Eventually only liked two pics. More another day. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(189).jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(611).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(612).HEIC Tomorrow, who knows, maybe some smoke. |
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Went out and messed with the truck today.
Took a few more scenic pics too. If you guys are interested, I will post them up on here. Dennis started the 850bhp NASCAR motor for the first time last night. Fired right up. Sooon. https://youtu.be/-IAJCo3DlfI More soon. |
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WEEKEND PICS
AND IN A BIT....... GUILT FEELINGS AS RESULT OF PULLING IT THROUGH MY XXXXX Thames and Essex behind the truck. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(616).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(615).HEIC Juiced up again. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(613).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(621).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(617).HEIC |
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And now I guess a post many, including me have waited for.
It felt really bad being to mechanically unsympathetic. First time I ever tried this sort of thing. First two attempts done in a straight first gear, the rest, as per @pauly instructions.... put it into D for Devil and try again. The concrete of the driveway is incredibly coarse and then of course one is on the lawn in moments. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/XKjYFTcGac8 Maybe if I can find a slightly better surface than all these private spaces it could be more impressive. Or maybe I should stop while I am ahead. |
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Hey Grizz, I like that you try to keep panels on the shelf to replace the ones that you drilled holes in for accessories, etc. Similarly, I go to great lengths to find spots on the truck with existing nuts, bolts, and screws for mounting things so I don't have to drill new holes. Regarding your quest for a burnout video, I would not feel compelled to make that happen. If you're going to sell those wheels, you might as well sell them with some tread left on the tires. Plus, burnouts are just plain hard on the whole drivetrain. Don't get me wrong, I have done my fair share. But at some point the feeling of taxing the vehicle overrules the desire for smoke and fury.
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Few more that failed to upload.
https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(619).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(620).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(618).HEIC Also great progress on the wheels Met a guy on an S10 FB group who offered me wheel nut caps for postage. Almost the same for postage as the new, wrong items were on Amazon. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(58).PNG https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(59).PNG And another beautiful cold sunset. It was even better in real life. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(634).HEIC Tomorrow we have @forddan68 over for paint detailing and lunch. Maybe even get the windows tinted if weather permits. Oh, and its Friday. |
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The truck is no1 a hobby, no2 a functional tool for if I need a car or second car, should I lose my job, or Sally needs to use my company car, on which she is insured. I also try get along with as little damage, and even the Klaxon horn wires were threaded through an existing hole. Burnouts, agreed, not my thing to do, and as much as they can be entertaining, they do get tedious and the merciless destroying of cars and tyres just completely clashes with my sanity and logic. |
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Message from Andy in Oklahoma yesterday.
Progress on the mould positive, for the trucks new name badges that he will be attempting to cast in one piece is progressing. They will be 400mm long and 40mm tall. Not sure what level of potential distortion there is on such a long, narrow and somewhat complex casting. Still, as always I look forward to his progress reports. In-between he is clearing a large riverside plot, and designing a large house for a friend. So he is quite busy too. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(193).jpg Furthermore, @forddan68 will be over in a couple of hours to improve the paint on the truck further. Contemplating removing the stripes as well. Less to get in the way of his clay bars and potions, plus it allows all the paint to get the same baseline treatment. And maybe if I reapply the stripes, which I have grown to like, it may be wise to go a bit darker toward the anthracite of the new wheels Baseline pic taken this morning, it will be interesting to see if there is a visual change in the refraction angles of the paint and a depth of gloss increase. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(635).HEIC Lunch will be good too. |
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So promptly at 10.30ma red van, polished to an inch of its life, stopped on my driveway.
https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(646).HEIC Chat, catch up, coffee, carport inspection etc, and we were off..... well, Dan was off, I just watched and kept him company. I had washed the truck,yesterday, so he lathered it, and then got going with the clay bar. Resulting in a load of grime getting removed, despite washing the car. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(647).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(640).HEIC Also decided to remove the Fleetside badges, which was a bit of a pita. And grubby as hell underneath https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(645).HEIC Once washed down, the clay removed the rest of the much. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(641).HEIC Another coffee, followed by a hot water and wax shampoo wash. Then dried off completely. The next step was hand polishing the paint. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(642).HEIC Starting to look real good. And the smoothness was absolutely palpable. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(643).HEIC Dan went around the truck, panel by panel. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(644).HEIC And looking over the roof, the gleaming paintwork was obviously an improvement. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(639).HEIC In the mean time, I used some Auto Glym, Bumper and Trim gel on the rear vinyl,cover. By now, the ribs and chicken were all in the oven, with another 30 minutes to go, we went for a quick drive to Allhallows and then to Grain. Of course Dan got to drive and I got the feeling that he was actually enjoying it. It was the least I could do after he had spent three hours treating the S10 to nice shiny paint. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(195).jpg Then, Back home and dished up meat, and thick slices of Tiger bread and butter, unless you understand it, you never will. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(194).jpg After lunch, my mate Kevin came over to drop off something and Dan left for home as he actually does have a family as well. Is ally got in at the same time, so it was cuppa tea, chat etc. After that I took Kevin’s home to Maidstone, and then typically on the way back took a different route, that was a mistake, as the 4 way traffic light system was so slow I turned the car off altogether, three times while waiting to get to the road works. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(638).HEIC Eventually made it home. And grabbed a couple more pics nearby. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(637).HEIC Amazing that despite it being near 5.00pm and overcast, you can still see the paintwork results of Dan’s work. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(636).HEIC So I guess the question arises, as to whether I am happy or not. Absolutely happy. |
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In the mean time.....
Last night this happened. No idea how, but the brain dead lodger came home and managed to toss his electric bicycle against or on the truck bonnet. No idea how, and of course it would be my fault in his world, as I happened to own the truck. To date he has not taken responsibility for any of his screw ups. Some are not published yet. To say I was pisssed is an understatement. I just told him to get out of my face nd go to bed when he offered to paint it over for me. Seriously? https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(648).HEIC Weekend over of course. |
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So after Dan and I had dealt with the truck I still felt the stripes need to be replaced, as the tailgate pieces were damaged, both from age and when they were fitted.
So yesterday I went out and took a wheel to get a better idea on the colour match of the wheels anthracite and the stripes. I was shocked at how close the match is , and the stripes are metallic as well. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(649).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(650).HEIC Lodger came home with some clear and hardener as well. I still don’t want him near the truck, but thought if I just fill the scratch and chip in with clear, it oiled at least halt degeneration somewhat. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(651).HEIC However, hearing the feedback (no idea on costs) of chip repairers, I am now intrigued as well. Need to investigate more. |
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Today my back made me scream like a girl just as I got into the truck, well, I tried to get into it. No more burnouts I think was the idea. OK......... So I lied. https://youtu.be/1vTUmoU3kCY So indoors we have a new pile after the final burnout on the Cragars. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(659).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(658).HEIC Sweet skinny assed Mickey and the luckless lodger changed the wheels for me as I was truly crippled with pain and pinched nerves in my back. I have called the GP surgery to ask for help, got told to call again at 08.00 to see if I can get an appointment. Fingers crossed. I am screwed right now. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(652).HEIC So bloody skinny, 76 and nothing stops him. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(656).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(657).HEIC After fitting the wheels, I checked the nuts were tight and added the centre caps and wheel nut caps for a few photos. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(653).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(196).jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(654).HEIC And of course lastly. A very happy guy, this has taken a while to get to, and to be honest, we are not yet home dry, but soon as the caps land from Katy, Texas, we are in business getting the centre caps secured. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(147).JPG Happy Chappy. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(655).HEIC |
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Random update.
So every year around this time, Dennis and a gang of friends and family head down to Mexico for 10 days of resort holiday, seeking the sun. This year, with COVID-19 etc, they decided to go to Arizona, which is still reasonable, with a day booked in at Barrat-Jackson Auctions to see some beauties..... They got to see expensive stuff being auctioned, ate some good food. However...... this has been the week. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(198).jpg I saw this Gen1 S10 on FB. Crazy? Of course, but love it regardless. Marmite for sure. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(148).JPG Spring is here. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(661).HEIC Mickey is fetching a shed for someone tomorrow He came to swap license plates.... No, he was just getting up. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(199).jpg I had told him I needed to get someone clever to wire in a trailer socket for the S10 He came back with this quick fit kit. Had to explain that it made him the devil. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(660).HEIC In the mean time, I have started on some meds for my back that has me stoned and gives blurred vision. Fingers crossed. |
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The wheels are great on the truck. Good proportions which isn't always easy to achieve.
No need to shove Mickey on the ground, just because you can (readers, please see the explanation above so that you don't think we're being unkind). https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(199).jpg |
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Lodger. You really do have the kind persona you use online.
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Few random pics.
Remember the Fiesta I polished formSally’s son? He turned 21 on Sunday,. Added some side skirts to the car, for his birthday. Now how do you drive this? Could not go over a cigarette packet. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(669).HEIC On Sunday, I also had to get to a shop and then the post office to get some emergency English PG Tips tea to a friend in Holland as the Retro Rides Gathering had been cancelled of course, so he could not stock up on his favourite brand. When I came out, this CBR 600 was parked on the side of the building. Absolutely immaculate for a 13 year old bike. Some vehicles just seem to have the right genes for not aging. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(204).jpg After this I drove down to Rochester and stopped for a few random pics of the truck. Rochester Castle. Note that it has 3 square towers, and one round one. Thanks to Oliver Cromwell https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(664).HEIC Rochester Cathedral https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(663).HEIC Castle. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(666).HEIC Rochester marina. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(665).HEIC And Rochester bridge, much better pictures available online. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(662).HEIC Then home. Mate Darren and Tammy came over later, around 3.00pm and as always it was great seeing them. Darren collected the Cragar wheels and tyres for his Dodge van build. All in. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(667).HEIC All too soon, the weekend was over. |
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I forget that over there you can literally drive in and out of history. Looks like a good cruise. But what happened to you collecting photos at fuel stops? Probably has something to do with a modern, fuel injected V6 versus a carbureted V8.
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Yup, gas stations are my friends. However, the trip was not that long. I actually also am a sympathetic driver. The history is all around, even my house was built in 1921 Can you say Beer Truck in Russian. My friend Vladimir sent it, was tempted to hiJack it, he likes beer. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(210).jpg This morning @craigrk went to see Steve, who sold me the ZQ8 wheels to collect some more GMC parts. When he got there, Steve was ready and waiting as the road is a busy road. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(209).jpg Looking forward,to seeing what’s in the box nd bag. Could be interesting. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Cool, even I'm excited to see what you got.
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I am as well. But, as I have a Chevy, and this was a Sonoma, flareside it may be more good news for a GMC owner. As I am only the keeper of the parts, hopefully feeding Lady Karma, Whois a great friend of mine. Sharing the parts when someone needs them. But I think there is a complete ignition barrel and keys to go with it, heard they sometimes fail, and guess they are interchangable. We will see when it lands here eventually. Excited yes. |
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So, in other news........ Lodger is headed to Exeter, possibly for a new job there, living with his mum. Busy deep cleaning and disinfecting his room, he was not a fan of soap and water. My back has completely given up on me, so struggling to do pretty much anything. Yesterday, Sally and I managed to prep one side window tint sheet before my back called it a day. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(212).jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(211).jpg Once cut and marked, I -it it away, safely in a cardboard tube. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(213).jpg Nothing else done the weekend. Except for scouring the personal registration plate sites. Still not found right and cheap together. Sooon, I hope. |
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More for the record, as I do intend to get something done about it at some point, a good repaint for one. This colour is quite fragile, and will mark easily. So just the front bumper seems to have its fair share of scratches, and a ding in the steel bumper itself. Corners https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(674).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(675).HEIC Front https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(676).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(677).HEIC And the big ding. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(673).HEIC So it will be either a Dent specialist or maybe a paint shop. What is the general experience and opinions? |
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