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Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
You have an eye for the aesthetic. Am I the only one that's following your adventures and watching the blood mark move to the end of your thumbnail?:lol: Sorry, my mind doesn't always track straight. Nice work on the Blazer, deck, and nice catch.;)
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Thank you very much for your reply You certainly are not the only one watching the blood blister, added in November, move along. Its like a watermark on photos The deck, table etc are all just ways to keep busy and also save cash. It releases cash for other incidental stuff Like: Off to Wheels Day tomorrow. Picking up a windsurfer to go on the Blazers roof if I can find a decent set of fitted roofracks somewhere http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psjclgroga.jpg As per what one should do, I checked over the tyres etc. last night and found the rear tyres both with some side wall cracking. Tread depth is almost like new but I suspect they have been there 10 years or more. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5yiwggc3.jpg So early in to spend £86.00 on two Chinese Ditchfinders for the rear. Again, I have to say, This car has cost peanuts to run the last three years. What a pleasure. And these guys in Strood are both helpful and friendly and matched any prices I brought. Win Win. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psu2xti3s3.jpg |
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Quickly after work.
Varnish. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...pssufdl2fy.jpg Halfway https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...pslw6bigxi.jpg Done. Happy. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psiud0pfs4.jpg |
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Wheels Day 2019
Used the Berlingo as the Blazer was stuck behind piles of wood down the driveway, and I was not going to move it all about. Also neededto use the Berlingo to collect a windsurfer board to use as added decoration for the Blazer. What a great day out. Met up with Craig. Saw loads of stuff. Took over 150 photos but won’t be posting them all up, takes forever One of @CraigRK dogs watching him leave from the camp site to go to Wheels day. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psolc9wtj7.jpg Board just fitted in, 100mm so spare. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...ps2googbap.jpg Of course there was Swapmeet and traders stands.... First stop. Craig bought me a non functioning (the light works) Makita Impact driver for £3.00 so if a bit of fettling gets it going, bargain. If not, the high power battery is good, so still a great buy. Two scale faces, one to be used for the next dummy Visible gas pump build. At 50p each, a bargain. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...ps8xnsty9s.jpg Two license plates, free from a trader, smaller one for my collection as it’s an illegal plate, and the larger one headed to Russia as soon as I manage to find a modern motorcycle plate to add to it for Vladimir to put up in his garage. He sent me a modern Russian plate for my collection. Spirit level and square from Craig’s collection to add to my tools. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...pstfkg0pr8.jpg Russia bound https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psmerjlvdt.jpg Very smelly Meerschaum pipe was £7.00 including case, a good price. Imp badge, given free by a trader and is for Mr Tiki to add to his badgeless Imp. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...pscw2xsgix.jpg Sally got a Hoody that pleased her no end. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psaqnnelnh.jpg Prozac’s main job for the day, retrieve the board for the Blazer. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...pspvbv9alw.jpg Looks like it is bit (lot) too big. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...ps0kf1lvul.jpg |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Did you change your camera settings? Maybe it's on my end. Just the last few posts, the pics have become pretty big.
I like the surf board idea, I know someone thinking of adding one to the top of his (faux) Meyers Manx. Do you have a rack in mind yet? You seem to have the wood working skills to make one if you don't. Whatever you use will be bolted to the fiberglass top, something that can be patched later if you remove it. It's only four bolt holes right? Just a thought. ;) |
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Thank you for the reply. I only use my iPhone for photos, editing (I have to edit, every photo I take, even just the slightest touch, or Photophukit reads it as a movie or something, no idea why, never had the problem with the old phone) So not changed settings, not changed anything from my side on Photobucket. And as a company they are useless too, not having a clue. As for the surfboard, windsurfer, ideally I want some nice roof racks to bolt onto the glassfibre permanently, and not the metal roof. So the holes do not bother me at all. It seems it will happen. |
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I know many of you in various parts of the world enjoy the Bootfair s when they are on during summer.
Easter Weekend. Sunday morning I woke, like a druggie needing a fix. Actually posted on a local FB group to ask if any Bootfair s were on locally (less than 15 miles away) Then straight into the Berlingo.......... in case of a large item. Loads of stuff found and bought. Two of these for £1.00 each https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psbik4thhn.jpg 5 of these for £5.00 12.5 mm HSS bits. Same guy sold me the Duck Oil, sanding discs and some gloves. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psz4zwlmhk.jpg Total haul, included items for @CraigRK and Sally. Excluding their items I spent £22.70 Including items for friends £27.70 90 Velcro Hookit 60 grit discs were £10.00 Kiddie rocker £4.00 Duck Oil £2.00 Coffee mugs 10p each Tights £1.00/pair Large scarf £2.00 3 soft toys £1.00 for dog One soft toy 50p 24 inch stainless steel ruler 50p S letter Free Gloves 50p per pair Damp course for Craig £1.00 10 plastic hangers (I only use that type, not for sale anymore) £1.00 Turkish bowl 50p Glass ball 50p Lei for Blazer 50p A good day out, then headed home for a coffee and toast with Sally, followed by more yard and woodwork. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psfarnfglr.jpg https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psabyj8vcr.jpg After the Bootfair Sally popped in for tea and toast before going back to work, today, Easter Monday is her last day at her current job of the last 7 years, next week she starts working as a nurse at a local (13 miles away) Hospital Once she left, I carried on getting the wood ready from the old deck, that we are going to use for her garden, which is a sanctuary to her. She needs various beds out back and in front, edged. This treated timber will be perfect for that. Prozac loaded. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psoc2siiyt.jpg Stas in Siberia commented with a photo (we have WhatsApp chats daily, sharing various things) that the Berlingo looked like a Russian Cowboy builders GAZ van, seems it translates well. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psiuqwmruc.jpg Drove over to her place, load staying where it should. Offloading and adding some to her she’d as requested. The rest will be done once the paving has been pressure cleaned. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psnduuzxnp.jpg https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psf0nbhmbk.jpg She had asked for a board around the bottom edge of her shed as it is raised on a concrete pad. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psy5xwmden.jpg Then headed home to get started on the Chevy tailgate bench build for the deck. Thread and build here http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...building-table Last good day of the week forecast. Got to make it count. Later. |
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So the BBQ/Feelgood patio or deck build continued yesterday after getting Sally’s wood sorted and delivered.
As you may recall, @CraigRK and I managed to get an 80’s Chevy tailgate at the NSRA Swapmeet Next trick is to build it into a bench that’s been in my head simpnce last year when we were doing the USA Road trip, and went shopping with Clem Johnson and Dennis in Arkansas followed by melting metal in Oklahoma at Andy Martin’s place. ROAD TRIP LINK http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger The pieces were already collected for it then. So very basic lay out planned. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...pshnwdbdav.jpg Then the job to remove all the closing and hinging hardware as I need to recess the tailgate into the frame of the bench backrest. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psozavlee1.jpg The next part of the job took a lot longer than planned as the large fitting screws were all rusted solid, so various forms of force and manipulation were employed to get the rods disconnected and out. At that point I called it an early day as my guest was soon to be headed over. Some of the inner clips to the ally trim were missing and rusted away, so even reassembly was interesting. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...pscot8xlhe.jpg Packed up and closed shop. Hope to have it built and in use by sunset today. If not....... |
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All in all, I failed......
Had hoped to complete the bench by end of Monday. But it was the right thing, to pack up early by 3pm. Started by drawing a basic plan, not something I usually do, mostly I just cut and make it up as I go building stuff. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...pswpcjgbat.jpg I tend to lay stuff out as I go, in order to edit if needed. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...pslj7hovhl.jpg By 2pm this was where I had got. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psmvoh0psy.jpg And by 3pm all the parts were just laid out, balanced and visually illustrated. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psjzcqqoz8.jpg And looking like it was complete, at this point I packed it all away for another day, to do assembly. And cut the grass, https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...ps4puyklew.jpg And then a pic of Dennis’ truck, 1987 model, which is what the tailgate came from. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...pschoxgwfs.jpg Shortly after a good friend, and famed memeber of various forums, Glen Anderson arrived with his 1959 Land Rover. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psnxeahnje.jpg After he left, I started a fire to do a BBQ for Sally who had her last shift after 7 years at her job, she starts working as a nurse in a local hospital next week, so will be unemployed for the first time in her life for a week. |
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Nice work Rian. Land Rover looks good too!
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One of Easter Monday’s jobs was to name the Blazer. I had wanted to wait for the temperatures to go up as sticker vinyl does not like the cold. The first job was to establish where to place the stickers. Eventually I thought subtle, hidden in the side Stripes was ideal. Also added a self portrait to the rear tailgate https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psnqczqvhq.jpg On the other side, a bit of luck. And some finesse...... fitting it over the fuel filler door Of course the secret is now out too... https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psiuhw9iii.jpg https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psj8phn25c.jpg Happy with the result. |
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21.30 last night.
Doorbell rings. Either someone has parked a car on it’s roof in a ditch, or Mickey next door is pissed and locked himself out. Neither, well, it was Mickey, parcel from Russia being hand delivered. From Vladimir who had messaged recently to say a friend of his crashed a car, would I like the front one for my collection.....? Of course I would. I Offered to pay postage or shipping, but he declined and said an English plate for his garage would be nice. So I opened the very manly parcel...... https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psl12t2tui.jpg Plate, some mittens, and...... https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psw5waarjj.jpg And best of all, a bit of an honour. One of Vladimir’s cube in a cubes that he makes on his lathe. It’s incredibly tactile, and I sat playing with it the rest of the evening. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...pspwinml2x.jpg I am pleased to have found and been given two plates for Vladimir that are 40 years apart in issue. A 1966 “D” plate, and a 2006 “56” plate.(Thanks to Zeberdee for the 56 plate from his GasGas trials bike. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psnfzkdxyi.jpg Got today and tomorrow off work, but loads of yard work. Weather forecast sucks. |
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OK.....
So, Whodunnit??? Thank you anyway. Much appreciated http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps6exdatce.jpg Scanned. Approved http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psashydlxz.jpg |
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Funny how things change.
Prozac is not Digger or skid steer bucket, but certainly is not shy of any jobs. So today Sally and I decided to change and restart the small bed next to the newly rebuilt deck, after clearing the side beds and cutting the rotten tips, and other off cuts for the neighbors from the old decking materials. So we decided to use Prozac along with a heavy duty cargo strap, to pull out the conifers one by one. Two of the six were trying to put up a fight, one made Prozac’s wheels squeal, followed promptly by Sally squealing even louder. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psorcsbyeg.jpg In the end the whole bed was cleared, excluding the little windbreak hedge. I will find some more new and different plants at the next Bootfair I find. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...ps2m8pz088.jpg While at it, I also cleaned and serviced the water feature, another two part skip find from years ago. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...ps0xe8qqlr.jpg All back together, just awaiting new plants. Mickey hanging over the hedge was impressed too. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...pswryjs3a9.jpg Tomorrow ai need to assemble the tailgate bench as well. If no Bootfairs are on. |
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Mate Fil from Cambridge found it and a DHL sprinter van toy at a Bootfair, he is building an ex DHL Sprinter based campervan.
And could not resist. I know the feeling. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...ps4so5kdvx.jpg Today one Bootfair did not happen, and the second one was half size, due to cold, chilly, spotty and breezy weather. But I went anyway, and fond the second one still delivered. Spent about £11.50 if my calculations are correct https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...ps4x0ytybi.jpg Liked these. After a clean up they looked like this. Read the fine print. https://oi294.photobucket.com/albums...psxzdpcts9.jpg Back home, the weather continued to be cold, with spotty rain, and I decided not to work on the tailgate bench today. Coffee, biccies and some rarely watched television as Sally is at home doing a load of online study for the new job she starts tomorrow My four day break flew by, but was good. |
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Some neat bootfair finds.
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Cheap is fun. Keeps cash in my pocket. Midweek madness Why not cook dinner on a fire. Surely a flat chicken on a fire trumps one from an oven. Similar trimmings. And baked bananas with chocolate buttons for desert http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psm2fipodx.jpg Big knife. Split the spine. Flatten. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnnx9lvzt.jpg Olive oil. Rub both sides in Cajun spices, mixed spice, herbs and in my case.... Place on a plate, cover in cling film, zap in microwave for 10 minutes then another 5 minutes to ensure its cooked near the bone. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5pjkheuh.jpg While preparing the chicken and vegetables indoors, the decent sized fire looked after itself. Followed by briquettes laid on the coals once it settled down. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswyfcl9sa.jpg A very happy me. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pssed3vwgm.jpg Results should be slow to show up. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pssmla6vbm.jpg Two bloody supervisors http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psmbn1qbsw.jpg Plated. Sweet BBQ onions followed shortly. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvmdhvkog.jpg Desert. Sprinkled cinnamon sugar over the top to add to badness. No squirty cream tonight. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqdf091oz.jpg * Disclaimer: We only had a quarter chicken each the rest is tomorrow nights dinner. Midweek madness used to be a tradition here. Looks like its back. |
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Chicken looks good!
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Berlingo or Noberlngo..... Long weekend in England.p Saturday weather had me packup no less than 4 times Plan was to complete the bench. After all that, this was what I had. Bootfair today. For mate @CraigRK Plants, nice and affordable. All our purchases The poor quality wobbly children's play pony was £8.00 but retails at £50.00 + My best was probably hinges, 50p per pair. Then home. |
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One of the things I thought of doing was to create a “license plate” to hang below the front beam of the seat.
Something like GRIZZ’S BENCH but in my case, too many of my license plate collection would have to die. So just a nice idea. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pskrq41x47.jpg So after breakfast etc, I carried on with the bench. Sally had stuff to do, dog to walk and other home jobs, so went off for a while returning later to supervise ad help. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psapz0a6qd.jpg Harley always has to be there to help. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pslyzsurns.jpg Armrests made wider, and screws clocked for those who need to see that. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psb2r2yvir.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjumdonu4.jpg Also added a strip of wood to the front of the seat. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9rxszzha.jpg And as @CraigRK said to Sally, I have been trying to kill myself for 56 years, one day I will succeed. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pswi2oahd0.jpg Final result for the day. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pskbqewxge.jpg And of course, Branded. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pslfcvjwid.jpg More to come. |
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Just saw this on the Phoenix Craigslist in a thread on the Chevy truck board.
Car in Mesa, Arizona. Prices are certainly headed upward for these in 2WD form.. Personal preference means I have one, and it still makes me happy. Link will die as soon as it sells, but in the mean time. https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/f...882041740.html https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pspxbafbvp.jpg Pretty much a twin. |
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So at 3.30 am my night was over, backache and then a chat with Dennis.
By 04.00 a mug of tea and forums. Sally was up at her place by 05.00 to get her son to work for 05.45 as his car snapped an alternator belt yesterday, So by 06.00 she came to pop in and bring me a mug of tea in bed. Perfect ehhhh. Anyway, once I was up, we made brekkie toasts d tea. And of course had to use the new bench. I can report it got approval from all parties. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssgux9ou3.jpg Once done, I went to the garage to fetch out some hinges for Mickey next door and the cast pieces we made at Andy Martin’s place in Oklahoma last year, plus the cast iron ones bought at various venues. They needed to be mocked up as part of the bench decorating But before that, mixing PVA wood glue and sawdust from my wood-shop lathe table, to fill in the holes where all the screws were countersunk. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psv3j4ovka.jpg Filled, needed to dry in the sun, then sanded back to flat and smooth. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2a7td8x1.jpg Still need to look in my badge pile for a Chevrolet badge to fill the gap where one used to live. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3kwbpuv7.jpg Sally and I tried the stars in various configurations and settled on this. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psebp98ycu.jpg Once selected, there always is more to be done. In the mean time, a few hours later, the holes all filled, and sanded back to standard. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psshp5vdin.jpg Stars next, Probably some time this week if I get time after work. Thanks for checking in. |
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Continuing with the bench decoration, some of you may remember that we made some castings and copies at Andy Martin’s place in Oklahoma..
I had also bought some cast iron pieces while travelling. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pseyw30ncz.jpg They still needed to be cut, trimmed and processed to fit. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psugsarajx.jpg After https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pstn6jh9zj.jpg I also had 4 doorknobs. Cut off the rear of each in order to get a flush fit drilled through them and countersunk the fronts. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psemlox4o1.jpg Once processed, I selected some satin spray paint and got going. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssmap8d0y.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqoxlypsp.jpg While the paint was drying I also managed to sand all the holes that I filled in the morning. Lastly, a second coat later. Then brought to the house.. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrexaj4xr.jpg Next job is measure and fit the hardware to the bench. . |
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Another Prozac to the rescue job done yesterday
Picked up some units for @CraigRK Seller chatted for quite some time. He was very impressed with the sheer capacity of the little van that can. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps3io7m36d.jpg |
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Postman rang the bell today as a small parcel from Germany needed a signature.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pscymbhlzs.jpg Parcel sender named as Michael Contents A pleasant surprise. Once again, random generosity and acts of kindness Thank you. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psg7xqliav.jpg Was off work today as I hurt my back badly yesterday at work. So spent 98% of the day in a chair with a hotwater bottle behind my back. By 17.15 I had to move the Blazer up to the house. First time out the house except for a GP visit at 08.30am. Washed it down as its been stood for 4 weeks, started up on first turn of the key. Pleased of course. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psjpcvunvk.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgbzihmrf.jpg After the wash, parked and ready to go work tomorrow http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psda2eza8g.jpg |
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Bootfair was lean today.
But bits I got were good prices and even needed. Love these. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psod65thuj.jpg Not cheap. And not at Bootfairs either http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psn3on194y.jpg Home. Polish and clean next. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psxee9cbwq.jpg Total haul. Included 6 cans of brake cleaner for Craig and I. At £1.00 or $1.30 per can, happy to buy them. Also a can of SAS battery terminal protector for £1.00 I use their penetrating oils which are excellent Pink camping blanket for Craigs daughter £1.00 Captain America mug. New. 50p Kiddie chair £1.00 Aluminium VW Bus sign for mate Paul £2.00 Weird hosepipe with spray head for Sally £1.00 http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pszgzac6bp.jpg Been chatting to Dennis a lot recently Sad to report that Mike Mittler owner of the NASCAR racing team that Prozac gets its number from, has died of cancer. I got to meet Mike three years ago and he gave me a full factory tour of their Mittler Brothers factory. A generous, kind man. A massive loss from any perspective. RIP Mike. Linked to Mike Mittler, Dennis’ grand daughter Skyler is now 5 years old and Dennis recently did some body and paint work for Mile on his wifes car and they traded in a way they both benefitted. A new Quarter Midget race car for his grand daughter to start racing in. Racing runs deep in this family. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psxzirmsyn.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps7algiedh.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps04p7hs70.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psatlwm8yd.jpg She will be racing the car locally at St Louis Missouri under the no 63 as a tribute which was one of Mikes NASCAR racing numbers. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvxsmbczx.jpg Work on Dennis’ personal vintage Shell Gas Station continues. With small bits being added all the time. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswpvl2l2t.jpg |
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Spoke to Dennis on Sunday.
He had found a brand new, 1977 year model telephone call box for the gas station. Never opened or installed What’s the chance of such a find. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvn5yl3qx.jpg Had a business meeting in Croydon today, got home at 6.00pm and found a parcel from mate Mat “Speedle” who had just returned from his extended honeymoon in the USA. Some cool leggings for Sally, and a Gas Monkey Garage T Shirt for me.. Sally was quite blown away, and kept saying “You have lovely friends, they must like you, Why? “ Thanks mate. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psn58wpp58.jpg After I got home, I cut the grass and then at 7.30 started to fit the cast stars etc to the bench. After the varnish over the weekend, this really is the end of the bench build. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psxvn0n5na.jpg |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
In other random news
Seen In a carpark at Pepperhill. Citroen DS23 Safari. Certainly not everyones taste. Way ahead of its time. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pss8cjjjpf.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pszvsklgus.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswxxgsw7f.jpg Proud owner 40 years. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psyu4ceitd.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psu1iizxlh.jpg Note two license plates. In order for plate to be legible when lower tailgate is down. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pscp8gedv3.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnyc9mvbv.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps7scgnae8.jpg |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Spent yesterday at @CraigRK helping him and his son build a used, re-engineered shed on his driveway, yes, it needs to be there.
Prozac the Berlingo was also on duty to deliver some furniture to him that came from near my place. We finished at 20.30 and then I drove the hour home. No dinner, but a relaxing Rum and Pepsi Max, followed by a late bath after 22.00 to help my back along. Bed by 01.00 which is massively late for me and Harley alarm clock by 05.22 after which I could not get back to sleep, so got up. Doesn’t look like many people go to Bootfairs anymore as they certainly are smaller this year and the picking is certainly not as rich as it has been in the past. Anyway, Flag for USA Four lots of screws were £1.00 the lot Sign £1.00 Toy for Sally’s dog 50p 5 key rings £1.00 2 Portuguese cockerels for 50p Small pliers 50p Then at the second Bootfair which had 4 rows of cars only, vs the usual 16 rows, I got lucky, if you are a pipe collector. 5 good pipes for £12.00 https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pswjasqzvm.jpg 5 pipes for £12.00 https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscqsepstq.jpg So pretty disappointing Bootfair. In news from the USA Dennis completed the next generation 1/4 Midget build for his very eager to race, grand daughter and took it in to be inspected by the race officials yesterday. All good. Today they hope to go let her drive it around the track and start coaching her. If the weather holds out. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pst9cou4ow.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psfbtfyggz.jpg Track. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvjieljim.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3kxbko5k.jpg I hope she does as well as Adam, Dennis’ sone at that age and onward. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Seen at the Bootfair
Radio Flyer airplane. Great condition and priced at £30.00 vs new price online at £88.00 plus shipping. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbimst8h5.jpg |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Most of you know Mickey next door to my place.
He and his wife were away for two weeks on a caravan holiday. I looked after Wendy’s greenhouse and 100’s of seedlings and of course cut his grass as it goes mad. Last night they got back and brought me an unnecessary thank you gift. Firstly I thought, more clutter for my hoarders house. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pshlcujdvi.jpg But I love it behind this whisky bottle that was a gift a few years ago from a guy with the same nickname as Mickey “Skippy” http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psi6opx2t4.jpg Life continues to be good. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
NOT GOING TO COPY AND PASTE ALL THE PHOTOS
CLICK LINK. http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...nt-pics-loaded ITS ALL THERE. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Lots of nice rides Rian. That dude with the Blazer has got the ride though!!!! :metal: ;)
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Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
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I love random stuff. This Harvard radio controlled plane was in the back of the Blue BMW at the other nights American car and Hotrod meeting. I noted it was done in the South African Airforce badging and commented. Growing up in SA they were part of our youth. Usually in Silver and Orange they had a long career as trainers. The sound is from the pitch of the propeller and they sounded glorious those days. https://youtu.be/-hZADmD_p50 Next thing, I was the proud owner of this plane. It will join my eclectic collection of stuff. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psysjxzfbe.jpg Pleased as punch me. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
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Bootfair today. Saw this, the inspiration for Blazer. Was £10.00 https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pseoi1in67.jpg Sally seemed to be on a roll with her camera. Digging through a box of flags. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscvkgglwx.jpg One of my favourite traders, always fair prices. He had lots of affordable lots. All of this strawberry glass for £5.00 https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psxdeupbnf.jpg Only wanted one piece for Debbie in St Louis. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psavgu2dan.jpg Rummage some more. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pslk566nsf.jpg All these Lego pieces £6.00 https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pswbotrct6.jpg Joblot of planes for £10.00 sooooooooo tempting. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psb0pg0mg0.jpg Glass all Cleaned up https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6oq00rh1.jpg Treasures back home. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psq07enfkt.jpg Couple of cheroot holders and a Mayam clay pipe plus pencil all for £3.50 https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8ki6ar1d.jpg BBQ with Sally’s friends later. Les hope it’s not just burgers. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
PS. Got a bicycle stand for @CraigRK for £12.00 too.
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Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Long weekend in England meant I could have a few beers and cook a BBQ at a strangers home for 16 people.
One of Sally’s best friends from school. And yes, I did the cooking to a higher standard than the usual burned offerings they are used to. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psxicc7ztd.jpg Bootfair today, up early and out. Sally declined. Got lucky, went back to the one trader who had offered me a load of Strawberry Depression glass for £5.00 yesterday when I took the bowl, as I knew there was a cheese dish. Pleasantly surprised when he only asked £1.00 for it. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmnq8ycd9.jpg The rest of the haul looked like this. Many were for random others. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psdmnv7ds9.jpg Nice 18” wheeled bicycle for @CraigRK for his daughter....... cost £3.00 For the price of a coffee. And I got myself a post digging spade and I will be putting up some fence posts soon. £2.00 has to be cheap enough. Next to the deck and Mickeys side. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjihq0osl.jpg I plan on going to see a 1983 Honda Civic in a bit, knowing I should not, but really wanting it. Let’s see what today brings. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Postbox surprise today from Disasterbus to add to my collection of quirky weird and wonderful knives.
Loving it. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pspqotlkk8.jpg |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Well. What have we here. ??
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pscc8fn8h0.jpg Yup Brands Hatch Race Track for two whole days. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psatby3wtu.jpg Seems the Blazer is headed out to Speedfest over the weekend http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqq67qfgk.jpg Joining the Kent Breakfast Meeting group. Should be good. Anyone else going? |
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