Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

I was going to ask Bill if I should start a thread in the relevant section or just carry on blogging here.

All in one place.


Thanks Ian

I really just want a nice driver.

Structure and mechanics sound. No cosmetic madness.

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Do what you want as far as thread goes. Sometimes you'll get more expertise in the specific forum, but for what you say you are going to do, I'd stay here so I can find ya ;)

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

The best bit is you can practice on the Blazer and perfect your skills . Then with your Mojo back you can start the C10 . I am glad I gave you the lead as I know you have been after one for a while, just don’t kick me in the balls if it’s more work than you expected.
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Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Aren't they always ;) :rolleyes:

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Agreed Bill.

I know where to find help.


Some more ideas spinning around in my head.

Found this case last week Friday, thrown out on a sidewalk.

Yes, I dont know either but knew its potential purpose even before I bought the Blazer.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfhw6prub.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psa4ytoegj.jpg

Anyone want to hazard a guess as to what its to become?

And at the opposite end of the spectrum, a pic sent to me by Disasterbus.

I do like it.

But not £100 k much.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psirchxsau.jpg



Tail lights.........

Lexus style........

Just so bad.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswytqpuod.jpg

Changes underfoot here too.

Bedtime.

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Well, funny how stuff works .

I was looking for a pair of original tail lights for the Blazer to replace the not so sexy anymore, Lexus style units fitted.

And then next thing I know, I am chatting to a guy called Martin, from Ilkeston, Derbyshire.....

He has this: 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...evrolet-blazer

Which currently looks like this.....

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psjdffzlaa.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psobmaz1o6.jpg

Looks a bit like my floor.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbrxkgelz.jpg

Panels

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pseiggrsrb.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psoh1rkfxc.jpg

But a lot more pain.

Life has got in the way over the last few years for Martin too.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps2xnrwwl8.jpg

Stepping back.....

It looks challenging.

But it will all get fixed, when it gets fixed.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9377vtml.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psxoun2msn.jpg

In the mean time he has this to keep him busy.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psb3rbr9ok.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfumrvkcv.jpg


Some may see it as a mountain too high, but I see this as motivation.

My Blazer seems to be in a better place.

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

I vote that you keep it here. I have trouble keeping up with this thread and your other thread too because I'll reply on one and then wonder where my reply is and realize I'm looking at the other thread.

How would you like to back that Suburban down your drive?

Glad to see you are still wearing the safety flip flops :lol:

I just got home from "Northern Tool" with a 10 ton porta power and a air hose reel for my shop. Funny how spending money on tools makes you smile.

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Thank you Vince, makes sense to me.


So last night I had an hour after getting home from work.

Primed the first patch panel and proceeded.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psxg04w9gy.jpg

Then moved the truck so I could work on both sides.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnual5iaf.jpg

Proceeded to cut.

No going back now.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psq1k4wd6e.jpg

And then we had opened a can of worms, or maybe not.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pssq5iovc6.jpg

Despite what it looks like, 2/3 of this section has strong steel in it, and a large hammer and sharp screwdriver could destroy the structure more.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnozurmhd.jpg

From the underside there are chalk marks, I missed them when inspecting the truck.

Not that it would have stopped me.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pskflzm4kr.jpg

Conversely, the passenger side looked perfectly fine

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psaxxsqieh.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psl1emnkaw.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps2fgoxeam.jpg


At this point, the truck is still not as bad as expected and this rust is a day job

A couple more odd shaped patch panels, and we will be in business.

I am still,happy with my purchase

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Like you said Rian, not bad. Can be expected when you cut those areas open, but still looks solid.

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Agreed.



Call it a confession if you want.

It’s more about recording stuff as the truck is right now.

I know many people will recoil in terror, but many (I do hope) will say, it’s not that bad at all.

I guess we all have different perceptions and opinions on the same things......

I bought it because I saw enough value in the sum of its parts and a fun car that will cripple you financially on fuel costs alone, were it a daily.

However, this is not a daily.

It’s a toy.


The fenders are available as replacement reproduction items, not cheap, but probably cheaper than patching up what is there.

So unless I find the cheapest of the cheap, in a set of ex-desert or dry state fenders to just bolt on, it is not even going to happen, till these do self destruct.

For now they are just fine.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps47dq3wnv.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pspmppvoyn.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psaelogizd.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pskvyqpnib.jpg


The hood has rust in all the same places they rust, currently expertly covered in a very thick layer of filler, and Dulux home enamel paint, or something.



I had my friend Joy around last night and before showing her the truck, told her she best make all the right noises of approval or else there was no dinner for her.

She made all the right noises.

Next....!!

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Looking at various options to polish this turd

These graphics are the ones I seem to be drawn to.

Over the hood or over tbe roof.

Ideally not a colour change from the white it has now.

Of course its just toughts right now.

Starting with plain white on Smoothies.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pstkran5s0.jpg

Randomly different.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psjhzacjyx.jpg

This style really works for me.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps6emuxyig.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psrtkrs8dd.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psiwldo9rw.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnvaxda4f.jpg

Of course I love this.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvex45zom.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgd9c8tvx.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psffppzbt2.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pssuuxgzvs.jpg

Really Really like everything about this van.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psyyqli13m.jpg


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps1mqqpzx9.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps7my2iam1.jpg


Lastly this.

Subtle. But maybe too subtle.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfqrt6w0c.jpg

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Thanks to @littlepixel we have a quick photoshop of the truck.

Not entirely the way I want it, but lovely nonetheless.

Its as close as I could get to it right now with minimal cash spent.

Remember this is not a project.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pselpm8tba.png

I will certainly look at other colour combos too.

I have a hankering for brown wheels and some autumnal graphics on the white or a beige background.

Lets see what transpires.

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

I agree with your comments, this one would look very good on the unnamed Blazer.

You can also duplicate the stuff on Prozac, make the Blazer look like his big brother.

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

That truck looks like a worker too.

I liked it.


Another one of those questions I do like to ask, in order to maximise my own responses and actions.

The sum of us all, is a lot cleverer than one of us.

So, yesterday evening I had the front end up on my low Snap-On 3 ton (I think) jack and saw the different looks available.

I was measuring up the front suspension for @PaulY as he said he may have something that could fit the front end, to replace the parts in there at the moment.

Pics to follow.

So the question was posed by a lawyer friend in St Louis, Missouri, yes the truck has eyes on it all over the globe it seems.
“Are you leaving it that low? “

I need to get it a lot more driveable, despite it actually being good as it is.

What height then?


Off-roader

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pse9pogs15.jpg

School run

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pssdg8gn1d.jpg

Gangsta

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgcodtacr.jpg


While crawling around under the truck, I noted the transmission was a TH400 as mentioned by the seller, seems that is a good thing.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfjz7royb.jpg


So, on to the suspension, or what is needing the attention.

Amazing engineering tool an oxyacetylene torch can be.


Drivers side.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psiquxxgn5.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pssszqw7f7.jpg

Passengers side.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbriba0we.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps0z7nsnmy.jpg

Shocking shocks all round.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psytadn87e.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psautdqect.jpg


This needs to be addressed.

Soonish.

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Took a pic for Lee, my lawyer friend in St Louis last night while checking the trucks vitals, oil, water etc.....

Can you see what is wrong?

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psxjzuekbg.jpg

Just connecting the dots again.

Been looking at potential simple 80’s style graphics and at this point the winner seems to be this one.......

Who owned one of these in the Day???


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps06gzpeqm.jpg

Inspired.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pselpm8tba.png

Also this....

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pstiiokoaw.jpg


After work I walked down to the truck, as I seem to do every day.

Is this a good thing?

So I took a few pics of the paint.

For those who may be thinking it’s sacrilege to paint it or change things.

If you,look in the gas filler neck, it seems this was an orange truck in the past.


Anyway, welcome to 30 grit textured paint, it is right up ther with wood chip wall paper.



Fender

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbjrfwfyq.jpg


Roof

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psr2mvnwjm.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psa2yi7phg.jpg

Side panel......


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psa2yi7phg.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps2kapmp5m.jpg

And lastly the hood.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psscvcufyp.jpg

So that concludes all the unpleasantlnes of this 40 year old survivor truck.

Still happy.


It is worth more than the sum of its parts.


Paint? Satin white with graphics??

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Cannot seem to be able to get this to edit the previous post where I had two roof pics.

Here is my favourite paint pic.

Well beyond Satin or Matt this finish.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps8a6yfk8m.jpg

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

This style I like too.

Except it has to be on white.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psj1xsefid.jpg

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Obviously not the wheels.

On a white background.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pse3dpglyp.jpg


With red or brown stripe.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgnhhqvuf.jpg



Someone suggested red.

I dont feel it at all.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psxd09dvv5.png

Will stay white.

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Well

Its not really a challenge.

The clever guys who can do this stuff have already done it. Repeatedly

I took two sets of pics earlier in the garden.

Suspension as it is now and one on the jack, raised to “Stock height”
Which is where I am headed.

I think for the moment, this is where I am headed.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pselpm8tba.png

Based on this.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps06gzpeqm.jpg

I like the simplicity and chunkyness of this design.


However


The front and rear start and end may need to be on the samelevel or completely different.

I still like the idea of some simple bonnet action, subtle and either connected to the sides or seperate, in a U shape or L shape accentuating the slight raised area.
The tailgate also can do with a symmetric or asymmetric design.

I like the rear canopy black with shaded side glass, but also wonder if it can look good in white as it is now.


So below are a few pics to work with if you are interested in habing a go.

Thank you all for helping.


Low and “broken” as it is now.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psmkdphdw4.jpg

Difference between now and future wheel arch height.

“Broken”

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psmldoxwgu.jpg

“Fixed”

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pszq1vcahu.jpg



Raised slightly as it will be once I get done.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5vgmmsvp.jpg

Rear 3/4 view for the adventurous.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pstxefaass.jpg

Tailgate.

Glass can be blacked out too.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdf51qatj.jpg

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Quick bit of randomness.

The last few weeks at work have been hectic.

Culminating on Friday in a marathon training, plractical and learning session. I was up at 04.00 because this sort of thing stresses and kills my head.

Headed to Cobham for the day by 07.00 and finished there at 5.45pm

All in all, it seems the boss and our trainers are still happy to let me loose amongst our customers in London and outskirts.


On the way back I stopped in at Craig and his family, Lorraine was doing steaks and desert, what’s not to like.

When I got there, she had just got home from scouts with their daughter and Kyle, their awesome son (I rarely like teenagers) was in the garage, painting up a a contraption Craig had designed and built to change the way the dogs access the house in winter.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psc7e5fdg0.jpg

While I was there, Craig worked on getting my 5500 photos from my old mobile and the 2500 onnthe new one into a saved file and will then try create a new super file for my iPhone

I left their place at about 9.30 and headed home, before I left, I noticed their daughters Halloween protector was outside her bedroom door.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psjeh9uoro.jpg

Weirdly, also on the agenda last night was a chat with Mr Tiki whom I had not chatted with for a few weeks.

He was having some family time too.

Love the angle grinder inspired brazier


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pso6yjjnet.jpg


Back to the Chevy Blazer.


The playing with designs continues and a few more came through, I do like bits from ever one I see.

Do note, the rear glass has been shortened.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps3nepskut.png

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pse4optxfz.jpg

This was the surprise, and I also like the subtle reference to the year of manufacture

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psj5gcwhyq.jpg

Yesterday, like most weekends, I had a load of other stuff to do.

One of the jobs was to cut back the access to the garage by another two wheel bins worth.

Now you can drive up and down that part without hugging the hedge in order to avoid the trees branches that overhanged the drive.

Less camouflage but more easy access.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pszn6wgexy.jpg

It’s 04.00now, but been chatting to,Dennis since 03.00

He went to a car and Hotrod show and sent me loads of great pics.

I will only put this one up and say that he said it was a blast.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvoo1xkwb.jpg

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Awake since 03.00

Insomnia sucks.

But 90 minutes later I just remembered that I did this short walk around for a certain friend in the USA who,asked about the motor in the truck.

CLICK LINK

https://youtu.be/rkdj0tMFBEM


Back to yesterday.

Once I had done all the yard and house work, it was time to take some photos of the truck formthe photoshop challenge of creating some designs to possibly use on it when the mechanical side meets my expectations.

http://forum.retro-rides.org/threads/recent/206591

Thank goodness for my Snap On low level jack, bought used years ago for £25.00 or $30.00 it certainly makes life a lot easier.

Up she goes. Or is it a he??

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psg8roaiz7.jpg

Made safe-ish.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psaywt1vb2.jpg

I knew what was there.

Just not how much of it there was.

The rust is really weird, it seems to attack some parts and leaves others completely untouched.

Some hammer, chisel, and screwdriver action helped me find the starting points.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps8tz8honu.jpg

Flap wheel action.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pslpumdmfn.jpg

When I had cleaned up the whole inside panel at the expense of one 40 grit flap wheel to tear off the thick layers of underseal, and a scotch wheel on my cordless drill on the lower spot welded seam, it became apparent that these inside panels were only spot welded every few inches, with drainage incorporated.
So I decided to remove the majority of the 900mm by 90mm strip, but to leave enough of the strong material to plug weld my repair and then randomly “spot weld” along the top and bottom of the patch, in order to allow drainage as before out of the sill area.
Before that I wire brushed the inside, applied Vactan rust converter and used one of my hot air guns to speed up the drying process before welding in the patch.

At this point it was 4.30 and progress had been much slower than planned, but of course I had all the yard work and a run to the gas station with four jerry to show. I had no idea how much gas was in the truck when Lee the seller delivered it for me, as he had told me he drove it basically between £10.00 to £20.00 fills, and never filled it up unnecessarily

Only the rear primered with the Weld through stuff as the front would get worked a bit after my ****tty welds, upside down with a large mask in that space had me swearing a lot, a really big lot of swearing, including blasphemy, which I never do.

Once prepped and ready, Mr Welder came out to play.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvmepyvyp.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psaths8ife.jpg

Bit of grinding will be needed to just top the welds and then primer, seam sealer at the top and finally some fresh underbody seal.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psehfvss9s.jpg

Mickey had come around earlier when I was cutting the trees back and had asked if I would let him insure Prozac for both of us and then we could share it, I had to be really nice to tell him no, not happening.
Not sure he understood.

He came around later around 5.30 to check up on progress and was impressed with the welded in plate.

He even took a pic of me crawling about.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pslgee9k9f.jpg

At this point I was about to start on the outrigger patch panel that has aspects in all sorts of directions.

I had got some thicker steel from Craig on Friday evening that was going to be just right for the patch panel there.

More bending, hammering, cutting and swearing plus a bit of head scratching coming.

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

So much for more sleep, got another hour in.

Got up to feed Harleyat 07.00, who was asking since 05.00 to be fed, only to then lick the gravy off the wet food and walk away in disgust. Cats.

Was planning on getting the underside of the truck finished today before heading out.

Rain had different plans by 07.30 so it’s on hold for the moment.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psebf0vkoo.jpg

Back to last night before I shut shop to get ready for my “Meals on Wheels” from Joy.

Craig had given me some nice thick folded steel plate, part of a high end gas BBQ construction that I had eyeballed on his pile of stock.

It’s the same gauge as the outrigger, so would be just fine, if I could incorporate some of the bends.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psozadsljh.jpg

So in with Sharpie under the truck, some cardboard and scissors, lay out, mark out, cut out and transfer onto the metal.

Leaving me with a stightly oversized panel to trim back and fit once I cut away what is left of the outrigger.

Folding vise.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps7fdty0wl.jpg

Once you copied the template, cutting and folding goes easy.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnzf7mwqt.jpg

Happy??

Yes, very happy.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pso6a04gwh.jpg

Because the outrigger is angled in some planes, it looks cockeyed, but is meant to be so.

I need to just infill the little gusset piece before offering it up a last time and cleaning off the metal, getting primer on the hidden side and adding the Vactan rust converter stuff that I still don’t know if it makes any real different, but I am happy to just add into the mix to the insides of the outrigger where I can reach.

Amazing how long it takes to do every piece.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psxoefmtky.jpg

Seems not too bad........


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps0m6chbar.jpg


Now if the rain would just go away and let me get this little job done.


Later guys.

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Very nice work my friend. You are becoming quite the metal worker and it seems to make you very happy. Could this be a career change in the budding phase? And by the way, the Blazer is very cool and you have given it a new lease on life. Just a note on the graphics if I might... go subtle.

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Hi Clem

Thanks for the reply.

Subtle......??

Me..??

I seem to recall a saying along the lines of “Go Loud or Go Home”

The truck does make me smile though. Despite being butt uglee.

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

I gotta hand it to you all.


This truck is bringing my head and enjoyment back to where I can recognise it as a positive influence.

After work.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psas75ds1z.jpg

Before shower last night.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psngieaowo.jpg

This morning it was raining, so I could not get out in a hurry to get the non structural outrigger cut and welded in.


Prepared

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psxsqw9pgw.jpg


I also had to get to take some stuff including a bunch of numberplates from various people including Andy in Oklahoma, down to Faversham fo Neil who had helped me buy my welder from Rallyart before.

I have to make up some new inner panels for the rear of the truck as they are missing too.

Amazingly, 6 foot long and 2 foot high.

I had contacted my regular carpet guy, Shane, to see if he had any useable offcuts to cover the panels and also a spare piece of 6x6 foot carpet for the rear floor.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnifdwous.jpg

Got to Neil’s place and we exchanged gifts, he had made me a California black plate wall clock.

Thank you mate.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psp67degyy.jpg

He also gave me a bunch of registration plates for my collection.

The small,Belgian plate will,head out to Moscow, Missouri for Dave to put in his restaurant.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps4honavkp.jpg

Also from Neil.

Love this small set.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psyuqd3qpq.jpg

Then we went out to his garage to look at his Valiant, a lovely car, awaiting its engine transplant.

And he offered me some red, very RED show carpet, thin, lightweight and perfect for the use I had in mind.

Thanks mate, perfect.

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Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

You've done a really nice job fabricating that outrigger repair section :metal: I can't wait to see it welded in place

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Your going to Doll that Blazer up then you will have to Finish it UP!

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

That is RED.....that will pop in the Blazer. Glad you are getting the fever back Rian!

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Thank you Ian.

It has been in 18 hours, Martin approved of it as an MOT standard repair.

I am not happy or proud, it will hold the truck together, but looks poop.

Of course Ray, the dolling parts are the nice to do things.

Certainly is RED Bill.

And it was free, well for the 80 miles fetching cost :lol:



[quote author="@littlepixel" source="/post/2454470/thread" timestamp="1539551120"]@grizz As per your request via PM:

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THIS....


Is what I like.

It took a while to get there for me, and without all you guys raising opinions and views, it would not have happened.


I think it is a bit loud with all that green and the contrast on the white.


But why be quiet and retiring when LOUD AND PROUD is all you have left?



Let’s see what the collective has to say.


I have loved the whole Sinclair Gasoline theme ever since I had my 1963 Ford Taurus Transit van.


So this is a good way of rebirhing that idea.


Thank you all for adding to this trucks magic.


There may be other variations too, like the 76 Union gas station theme with Orange and Blue or others that you feel could work.


I think solid colours and no more than three max added to the white, works here.


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Monday.......


Back to reality.

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Sinclair!!

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

I hear you Bill.





Thank you all for the responses so far.

This really is a great community to be part of.

Thought I would add the last two renderings in orange.

I like this too.

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And inverted

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In my opinion Sinclair vs 76 Union orange roof vs last Bigtruk Grey bottom are the SHORTLIST


WHATSAMANTODO ??

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Martini colours like the old LeMans Porsche’s ?? It would work well with the white?

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Agreed Ian.


However, there was this, once.


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Other side......

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Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Suspension bushes, front and rear, excluding U.K. import duty, tax and shipping.

Need an airplane carrier or courier.

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Took me two hours to do 30 miles home tonight which is always frustrating, as I lost an hour of garage time.

As Stas in Siberia observed, I seem to spend a lot of time there, but it’s just about using the time I get to get stuff done.
It’s a return to the real me.

So after work, I was straight down to the garage, assistant security cat leading the way.

Opened the Chevy up and got going making up a patchwork cardboard template for the rear body side panels, they seem to have been gone a long time.

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http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdtuwcfun.jpg

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Cutting, fitting, fettling cardboard, eventually sorted

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Patchwork template with ply.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgrdnlcag.jpg

Quick Castscan to ensure all is good.

Note, shoes...l,l

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psiqkvng2z.jpg

6 foot by 2 foot tall.

Shows you how deceptive these things are.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psjruje1tp.jpg


Job done.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psznurlnyv.jpg

Next up will be to finish and sand the edges and screw to the body.

Then add the thin red automotive carpet.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pscytpvhav.jpg

Should work well with upholstery and Sinclair colours.

Bed time.

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Having done all the thinking around the graphics, and settling on either the Green Sinclair or Orange 76 Union design, my next question is this.



Would you buy this truck, were it painted or covered in vinyl like that.




HONEST ANSWERS ONLY.


THANK YOU.



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Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

I would definitely buy the truck in the orange livery but not the green ( green is a very unlucky colour for me :lol:)

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Looks like you will have to call out Mr Heatgun for the vinyl then Ian. :mm:

But thank you for the reply, I always try to remember not to get emotionally attached to cars.


Though Prozac has become a bit of a pet.



Got a photo just now by WhatsApp


Hazard a guess as to what it could be...??


Should be in the mail some time this week if the seller/sender can get away from work during business hours.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnx4sdcp5.jpg


And yes, I am excited, a vital part of the puzzle, coming together.

Thank you seller.

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Are we there yet? :D

And yes for a toy I would get either one.....Now whether the wife would ride with me or not, that is another question :lol:

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Soooon Bill, Sooooon.

Just got home from meeting up with PaulY in Essex to pick up some parts.


However.....


I do have a question someone on here may know the answer to.



Well

The question is in the title.

Anyone know how tall standard or even known lowering springs are please.

I have been given a set with correct 20mm thickness

Tbe ones on the truck are 5 1/2” or 140mm outside size.

I have been given a pair that are 14” tall

But the ones on my 79 2WD Blazer look like this.

Truck is in England.

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 

Bunch of small things came together yesterday.

Seam sealer mate Martin had ordered off eBay for me, arrived. Bulk buys work out cheaper.
To be used once all the welding is done.

Supposed to be good and not crack, the stuff on th C10 has cracked.

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Then some underbody sealer.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psm6n3x2eo.jpg

And once all is done, every cavity, doors, tailgate and bed sides are all getting a load of this stuff too.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5pnbptuy.jpg

That should keep my head happy on a 40year old.

It won’t stop rust, or any existing stuff, but hopefully slow it all down.


For the wood panels and carpeting on the sides, spray glue which is said to be easier to work with than brush on, on larger surfaces.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psl50bd8o5.jpg

While in the garage last night, I also sanded down and trimmed back the ply side panels.

Next job is to trim the top and bottoms by 5-10mm to get an easy fit in order to screw them down on the mounting plates and top edge, after which I will precut the red carpet and prep it for glue.

I plan on glueing over the screws once placed, but to leave it unglued around the screws with just tension keeping the carpet flat there.that way I can access the screws but not see them once mounted.

I have always disliked the open headed flat chrome screws in hotorod door panels etc.

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I think I have a dinner date tonight, so may not get around to getting anything done.

But always optimistic I can find an hour or so to go play.