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Here is another Seller Rian
https://www.amazon.com/XtremeAmazing...a-802235140258 https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...bC12OC1nYXM%3D Hopefully one will work for ya. |
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Ordered them Bill. New just makes sense. Checkout price: $41.00 to get them here. |
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He was one of my late dads favourite characters. Great memories. 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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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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The arrival of the Chevy S10 and a chilly winter, along with my back progressively getting a lot worse has meant that I have not touched this project that is a PROJECT had not been given the attention it deserves, or at least had been promised.
Last task I almost started on was the new laid back windscreen and fake door support plus rear view mirror supports A couple of inspiring pics came through FB recently. I do like them. Crazy as the yellow one is. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(190).jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(191).jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(192).jpg Just brutal these. . |
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That engine sounds like it has a tad bit more ;) oomph than my 250. I do like the looks of the Cragars on your truck. Hope you get to feeling better soon so you can get back at the toys.
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I have a stupid question. Do boats have the steering wheel on the left side over there?
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Tired, really tired wheels, tyres are all cracked too. Contacted the spinal surgery clinic today. 10-12 weeks before the they will come back to offer an appointment 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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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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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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Truvk came our real nice Rian.
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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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That sucks.
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Totally. But it could have been a shopping trolley into the door at a grocery store. Though dumb, I doubt it was on purpose. |
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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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Looks good Rian. Hope you can get the back issued cared for soon.
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I started on Gabapentin yesterday, have taken two days off as it gives me blurred vision and dizziness plus sedated me. Surgery may be a way off, as out]r health service is so overrun. Regarding the wheels, Imam pleased with them. The Cragars unfortunately were well beyond their best by date, and real tired. |
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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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So, I was going to ask the question in a thread of its own, inviting the knowledgeable and jobsworths...... nothing wrong with them, one just needs to choose the level of risk you are prepared to take on.
In the ongoing dilemma of spending £300.00 of my hard earned, and safely stashed English pounds, which are about $420.00 of those American Dollars we love to spend on our toys..... I may have come to the crossroads of spending, having to decide if spending the cash on a vanity style personal plate as shown below is worth it, or does one stash the cash. Another question for the Legal, MOT and Police types on here, is whether firstly, an American style plate as shown below, is permissible on an IMPORTED TRUCK which this is, with space for an American,license plate. OR Does one stick to the English style, as fitted at this moment, with a slight edit on the top line of two, so it reads S10 0 and TRK on the lower line. As my one mate suggested, as long as the Dartford tunnel ANPR cameras, and police patrol car mounted ANPR cameras can read and interpret it, surely, the fact you,are in a bad mood and did not get laid for a week, should not really come into the argument https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(207).jpg I have sent an email to States-Plates whom @pauly recommends to see if they would be prepared to space the second 0 a 1/2 space from the first one and the T which would optically allow you to read it as S10 0 TRK as shown. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(206).jpg All such silly, vain stuff, but hey...... it beats betting on horses, and crack cocaine and $5.00 hookers. Or does it? |
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I like your American style (I guess that's how you describe it). They seem to fit the truck better. If you do stick to the English style, definitely seperate the zeros so it looks S10 instead of S100. Hope you are feeling OK. Keep going bud.
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People do "Euro style" here, so I would think "American style" would be neat there.
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We love changing styles here. The police hates it. American style plates part 2 So what we are saying, is that these should work. I would go with a set of these “show plates” in this style. And hopefully they will be acceptable. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(60).PNG https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(149).JPG Any experience from anyone using this specific style plate with law enforcement in the UK ? https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(150).JPG As always, thanks for the input. |
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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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Popped back to the wheels guys this week.
https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(668).HEIC I had decided that it may look better with the centre caps, matched to the anthracite of the powder coating. I am hoping that the code can be translated to a paint code. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(205).jpg Random pic of the van (Whole side panel has been replaced with fresh metal now.) that the Cragars are headed onto, if Darren can find a full set of wheel adapters. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...x/001(208).jpg Ever heard of a blind spot?? Ever reversed into something that was not there...... I did. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(670).HEIC Thankfully hit the rubber of the rear step only. So pleased, would hate to replace the tailgate. And then today, the previous owner sent me a wad of old paperwork and MOT certificates to continue adding to the trucks history file. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(671).HEIC And right now, rather than the end of the weekend, we are almost at the start of a 4 day long weekend. Enjoy it. |
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Pretty sure a paint shop can color match anything.
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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. |
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Neat. An early Christmas!
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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. |
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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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