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

Right guys,

Time to test your combined opinions, knowledge and advice.

The Blazer only has two speakers in the doors.

I however, have in my stash some random stuff, speakers, Subwoofers and who knows what else.

So when the Radio/CD/Memory stick plays tunes, they are fine for just listening to.

So tonight when I got in from work and after feeding the starving cat, I went down to the garage to dig these out

Question is, do I connect the JVC sub box and have it under the dash, resting on the hump, or do I build a sub box in a vintage suitcase and mount it behind the rear seat for the big speaker, which may need an amplifier??

These are what I have .

Speaker. No idea about specification

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

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

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psggtoupd7.jpg

And specification.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pscmyfvc3l.jpg

Thank you for taking the time to reply, if you do.

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

Like those "retro" speakers. I have never had a woofer in my vehicles, so not sure what combo would be the best. Sounds like using the JVC would be the quick way to go. If you don't like it, build the big boomer. What about sliding the JVC under the rear seat?

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

I’d go under the dash or under the seat rather you aren’t losing any luggage / cargo space (you’ll need it sooner or later) is the van on the previous post a VW transporter (groan!) or a golf caddy

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

Evening Bill,

Thenrear seat mounts flat on the floor, so no space.

I am looking at options, and there is more stuff happening in the background, more about this later.


I think a removable option is on the cards, and side mounted 6x9’s

More in a bit.

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

Popped in to Ricky’s place a few nights ago to drop off the polisher and parts for his shop, and to have a coffee, chat, and check out his stash, in fact gawping is more appropriate to describe it.

Those that recall will remember he donated the rubber Chevy mats for the Blazer.

A few random pics, but it is only a small part of the random stuff he collects,

I felt right at home.

Tank he dipped himself.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrwgugaid.jpg

Brilliant creation of space....

For his cars, in the sliding door to his office.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbzkl9pqk.jpg

Ricky collects a lot of cans, tins and if you have anything interesting that is headed out to the tip, remember he collects them and would probably love them.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psto1gdhpp.jpg

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

Not for sale.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pszs1i4ek3.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pssdrqe0ha.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psaag5czxx.jpg

He also did offer these to Dennis who collects Shell stuff too, so soon off to the USA


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5xpyb35t.jpg

Later.

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

After all the feedback on the various forums by some knowledgeable and not so people, consensus was to walk away from themSubs I had stashed, however, also suggested was using the side panels where the red carpeted panels went in and finding some smaller speakers.

Step up 6x9’s from my stash, these were in the Taunus Transit when I had it. More than enough power for my needs really.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pskrbjb6lv.jpg

Also from the Transit pile, well, shelf was a couple of rolls of good quality sound deadening to go into the Blazers sides to reduce boom and distortion.

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

This morning at about 09.00 Mickey popped in for a coffee as he saw my car on the drive, he also brought along my LED reverse spotlights.

Once he left I opened them.

Rather bigger than expected, but the Blazer is not exactly small.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqjus4aye.jpg

Found a new switch in the garage.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pseestcr93.jpg

Tonight after work I quickly offered them up to the rear before dark.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswvynq68x.jpg

Jury’s out.

While in the garage, I was rooting around to try find a hooter that I had on the C10 before.

Did not find it, but happened upon these drum pedals, bought very cheaply at Bootfairs over the last two years.

I think this one is spot on the right shape and look for the Blazer.

Opinions?


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps48plabne.jpg

And the one that will be fitted to the 66 when I get back on it.

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

And then lastly, a message from Rods n Sods.......

Karma or Life being Good?

This continues to come together.


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

Maybe there will be a whole orchestra in the back of the truck.

And regarding the Sub wooofer...... if I build a removable box in the vintage suitcase, with a fixed plug point so that I can remove the case and sub when the space is needed, it could work OK.

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

Maybe not exactly a 60-66 question but I know many guys have more than one car.


“They all leaked from the factory”

The words of my very good friend Dennis in St Louis who used to work for GM in the 70’s and early 80’s

So I live over in England and my 79 Blazer certainly leaks as much as anything that may leak. Which means LMC and the other suppliers are not just up thr road.

My question is this.......

What is the consensus on what foam seal to fit between the fiberglass cap/canopy and the body?

Some original GM part or use an alternative type of high density type foam to seal it from leaking ??

Thank you.

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

Rian, I had a Dodge Ramcharger in the 70's they were the Dodge answer to the Blazer. It leaked so I bought some roll of rubber gasket material. I tried the foam but it collected water and then it seeped moisture in. If you can't find it you might take a Bicycle Tire Tube and put it between the top and body.

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

Thank you Ray

I will investigate various options. Possibly over the weekend.

Dennis used to build these for GM.

His advice.


I don't think you will find a aftermarket seal that will work.Even the factory ones fit like ****. Once you take the roof off you will see why it's so hard to get them to stop leaking. The main problem is getting the seal to stay in place while you get roof back on.

You will need a couple of buddies to help you. It has to go down and forward at the same time while someone is inside lining the bolt holes up making sure that the gasket don't fall out

I was thinking of making some kind of cross shaped carrier to then lift it all hydraulically on my own.

REMEMBER THIS THING ? https://youtu.be/vfTC9wyQKK0

Will see how it all unfolds.

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

Looking at where the water is getting in the most likely culprit is the vertical and forward horizontal seal, it seems they are often not reseated when the roof is removed.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgumrsrf8.jpg

The rear window corner also is really rotten, but the water gets in just behind the door.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psybgpm8lf.jpg


This morning while looking around the canopy to see what seals were in place, I saw the typical signs of an unloved, and owned by less than considerate owners, car.

Various and missing fasteners.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psfof2nd07.jpg

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psokfxbieh.jpg

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9eckrk8i.jpg

While investigating, I found this little plate, different fasteners again..... Phillips screw and 7mm hex head screw.

Question is, what is it for??

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psf57wukkz.jpg

Weird little connector. But where to clip it in?

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

Does it possibly power this interior light for the canopy??

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pscuf7bgmk.jpg

Constantly getting to know this Blazer more and more intimately, just some stuff seems weird.

Later.

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

Small jobs, Small jobs, Small jobs make the difference at times.

The little details often are forgotten.

Remember these?

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pstbmhbu8k.jpg

Joined the party with Mr Grinder and Mrs Flapwheel in hand, followed by some hand sanding to get the edges less lethal, then Brasso and Autosol.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbelgbr9m.jpg

And offered up, bent to fit the curve on the drivers side where I managed to burn the plastic item when welding the sill previously.

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

Then over to the passenger side, while it was raining and cold, I decided to carry on anyway.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psz5gy0jyi.jpg

Sill Removed, and showed some surface rust under it plus old paint and loads of glue, so petrol, scraper and clean up.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pshzwbxjjw.jpg

Resulting in prepped, masked and ready steel sill.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psueri5tlv.jpg

I used the heat gun to warm up the sill and then primed it and continued to add some heat to keep the air dry around it.

Left it sitting for an hour while getting a sandwich, coffee and catching up on forums.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pse5jydoep.jpg

Two coats of white again heated, covered against the weather, happy with the way the paint landed and covered.

Keeping in mind this will mostly be unseen once I add the new stainless steel sill cover plates with double sided tape.

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


And finally unpacked and a final blend in.

Happy.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psurg25rfs.jpg

While I was busy with the paint, I got a visit from Richard who had driven up 90 minutes from Hastings to check over the Blazer and to collect a load of components from his lock up nearby and deliver it.

Part of the improvement in sounds in the truck.

More later.

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

Another rubbish night, but the rain seems to have gone.

So I started slowly, went digging through my collection of stickers, looking for something to cover the MX5 on the sill plates with.

Nope, nothing that works.

So went to the garage and managed to peel off the plastic outer skin, then petrol ⛽️ on a scouter and a few minutes carefully removing all the residue. Polish up again and hey Presto.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssq04kfm9.jpg

Then into the back of the garage to my stash of tapes and adhesives.

Brutal double sided tape and some scissors to create strips to adhere to the leading edge.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5iekzjia.jpg

Tucked in completely under the door seals, and then pressed down.

Fixed.

I think we have a winner here.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9i7xidpb.jpg


Going to head out with the Blazer now for a drive as the MOT expires on Tuesday and the DVLA has not yet responded to letter and documents I sent off late on the 14th November


Need to go find a better alternative to the reverse lights I had bought, they caught me out with their size.

And offered up to a suggested alternative fixing spot, it is very wrong.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psuq7ozjnx.jpg

Looks like the rain has lifted too.

So it could be fun.

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

Could try something like these and mount them like I did with my old 64 on either side of the tag.

https://www.amazon.com/YINTATECH-Day...J4PXM4BDJSBTZX

I wonder if to get them out to the outer edges, you could possibly put them in the outer lower bumper bolt hole?

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

Excellent Bill,


Thank you.



I just got this response from Bob Heine on Garage Journal

Of course I have seen something like this before.

And time to head to EBay

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

So yesterday Richard dropped off some, well, a box full of car audio bits.

12” sub
Tweeters and their drivers
2 Midrange speakers
2 Chanel amp
Amp for the Sub
Cables.

I added my two Pioneer 6x9’s to that lot and just laid them all out on the floor.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pslmpbllew.jpg

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psx0ovjjpy.jpg

This morning, after doing the sill plates, I cleaned up the pieces and then just laid them out in the rear of the Blazer to get an idea.

The Sub is massive, and will need a deeper box than the side panels offer. So some work or thinking to do.

I am thinking of mounting the Amps inside the red panels, and then boxing the sides for Sub, 6x9and midrange speakers.

Not sure it will work, but hopefully there will be enough space and air volume for them all.


Drivers side.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfin5qdpq.jpg

Passenger side

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

After all the playing around, I moved the cars off the driveway and took the Blazer out front to go shopping and also look for a decent place to try get a few nice photos......

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmx9qgcdl.jpg

Drove around Medway area, went shopping and got some food for the week.

Also took a microwave beanbag and some masking take to see if I could mount and place the camera phone on the dash and do a short film (well, it was longer but I edited it back to this bit) of the truck on the road.
Kinda failed as the masking tape let go at one point and the camera filmed the roof lining till I pulled over and shoved the lot back onto the seat next to me.

Good fun though.

CLICK VIDEO LINK.



Now the truck is parked up till the DVLA return my documents and tell me what next in order to get a new MOT certificate.

Have a good week.

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

Your on the wrong side of the road Rian! ;) :lol:

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

Cool video even on the wrong side of the road .

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

Nothing like a bit of risk.....:mm:


Had a couple of questions on how I do selfies when working alone before, explained that a timer and stuck inside a roll of sandpaper with a rag to hold it upright works easy.

Getting a video done is as easy, Beanbag, Camera, masking tape to keep it all together and then just edit the long film down to where you want it.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9mvqetca.jpg

Another bit of frivolous spending on the Blazer.

Classic tone hooter and a nice push button for less than £15.00

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pswimyxrxj.jpg

Right, back to the backup or reverse light issue.

Another example recommended by Bill in GulfPort was this design and item.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqdapi0qz.png

Small enough to fit in places.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvkqszosr.png

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqv2vpxtg.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbv812btk.jpg



Photophuckit account renewed tonight, I get really peeved at these companies holding us to ransom but the contribution the forums and friendships generated here, make to my life and threads worthwhile.


https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5pio09nx.jpg

Now we can post up pics again.


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

Hey Rian ...

Ive been reading through your thread for a while, trying to get caught up

neat pair of projects you have and some great pictures ....


I got these lights (similar to what you started with) that I have on the back of my truck as reverse lights, looking for that little more slim / streamline approach that seem to be doing a bang up job ...

huge picture removed ....

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

they have them with white housings too, so they may blend in a bit better

hope its helps!

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

Good morning in Santa Fe.

06.30 here.

Thank you for taking the time to read and catch up on all my ramblings.

Interestingly, I have those lights on my eBay saved items right now as well.

I will try post the link, not sure it will work.

Seems a bit cheaper than Amazon.


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-18W-LE...97.m4902.l9144


As always. There will be other options, and I will keep looking, in case the perfect light comes up, though these may just be them.

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

I am not a great public supporter of charitable causes as it is a very personal and private matter

HOWEVER.

I buy The Big Issue from a street vendor just outside Waterloo station every so often (he normally has exit 6 but it is shut during construction ). Its £2.50 but I always give £5.00 and do not take the change. Today he gave me a Christmas card, signed Robert with the magazine. Lovely of him and shows they feel the cold as much as anyone else, as much as the warmth of a smile. And certainly will see me support him through next year again.

Their motto is “A hand up not a hand out”

Support a seller before Christmas if you can afford it.

For the price of an overpriced milky coffee we can make a difference IN THEIR LIVES.

I know this is an international forum, so if nothing else, be kind, share a smile or say hello.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfh3amkzc.jpg

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

Back to the Blazer

Got home tonight and stepped through the front door in the dark, onto a parcel.

Bugggerr!!

Opened it up, and a gift from a complete stranger.

Mark or Captain Slug on VZi had sent these from his personal collection, came of a K5 he used to own.

Not correct for the 79 but I am pretty chuffed. They came off his ex army Blazer.

I will try to remove the army paint.


https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pswctcmymu.jpg

Note the difference?


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


Also bought a 2 LED inspection mirror on a telescopic handle.

Have used a non lit one before, works well.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psyvca5gwu.jpg

Looking forward to,the weekend to getting some,time to get onto all the email jobs left to do.

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

Like the GRIZZER!!!!!!!!

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

It is a good thing your Blazer is not a project or you would be working in it a lot more

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

Keeping in mind it is a clever photoshop

Indeed Vince, thankfully it is not :mm:




Amazingly, two months and 41k views on Retro Rides, and of course more on various other forums.

Thank you all for the generous contributions to this truck that thankfully is “Not a Project”

In a way it does not seem that long that this thing has cast a shadow on my driveway.

Waiting for the DVLA tomatrialise with new documents (through the mail slot) so it can get a new MOT) and by the recent reports on here, it seems their turn around times are impressive.
The Blazer has a slightly different issue, but it will be good to get the paperwork sorted so that I can get on with jobs and enjoy it..

Today I have some house and Christmas jobs to deal with, including making a rather large wall mounted spice rack with a slightly complex design.

Some small truck jobs, like fitting the new horn, cleaning the badges and looking at Google on ways to fit and wire the sound components.

Reminder.


Rough as a Badgers Butt.

But would you?

V8 Auto

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psie0jw1lv.jpg

Current look.

Prozac the Van that can looking on.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdofxu3ns.jpg


MoJo thoroughly enjoying this truck.

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

No truck time today, despite having the greatest intent to get on and do a few small things.

Ended up at B&Q for some wood this morning.

Needed to make a Christmas present that had been .

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psp2bjlcyk.jpg

IKEA to the rescue.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnz4myzap.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbh7pqaye.jpg

Mocked up, Catscan done and approved.

Figure it out yet?

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pssc52bn5e.jpg

Mocking up,for size.

I had planned to use some coffee bottles as Pasta and rice containers so needed to work around these measurements.

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

Weather continued to get worse.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pscrd6wqh1.jpg

IKEA towel rail to the rescue.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psrfamqy0j.jpg

And of course completed.

Need to wrap it all up, seperately.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psx3ivnkhn.jpg


Of course none of this would be possible without Harley, and with the weather as it was, she was a bloody pain today, getting under my feet the whole day.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9uzvhaua.jpg

Looking forward to a much better day tomorrow and getting back into the Blazer.

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

Nice work on the cabinet Rian. It has been Yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucckk here today also, cold and VERY wet.

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

Nice work on the spice rack. They will be proud to have it.

I think you need a few more hammers on the wall...lol

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

Thanks Bill,

Weather is fine for me wet or dry, but wet stops you doing a lot of stuff.


I do have a few hammers ;)

They came over the years.

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

Fake news.

Front Grille badge for the Blazer, Jimmy in another world.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psayve7m8p.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps6hkuenwm.jpg

I was working at home this morning, and heard my door knocker, why not the bell?

Went down and had a small lady thrust her signing thing at me “Sign that, you gotta parcel”

So I signed that, took my parcel and headed back upstairs back to my admin, forgetting about it till the corporate stuff was done.

Then I opened the parcel.

Remember these renditions??


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

So when I opened the parcel, sent to me by Euan “Moosevan” I just had to laugh out loudly.


Harley did her usual Catscan as the Euan has a house full,of creatures too, and animals smell this.

Approved.

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

Also in the box was this little box.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps8lq53hng.jpg

260mm of bright LED. Reverse and Fog Light goodness.

The size of the license plate recess and plates are 300mm so this will fit in there just nicely

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

Thanks again to Euan, for generosity and also solving two problems.

Looks like my weekend has some work to be done.


Thanks for checking in.

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

Question for our British readers, or anyone who knows more.


Another random to some, question.

Police and License plates.

My Blazer is a 79 model, meaning it has to wear a white up front and yellow out back, license plate.

I am also a believer that these are safety items, acting as reflective surfaces at times.

However, I like the style of plate in the photos below as it fits the size of recessed hole pressed into the bumper out front and the number plate mount out back.

Once I add in the reverse light bar that Euan sent me, I would like to mount that up high above the plate to protect it and keep the rear reasonably clear.

So, who has actual experience or real knowledge about current opinions from the police and ANPR brigades?

Is this a big transgression or seen as fine as the plate fits the hole and cameras can still read it all??

Thank you all.

What I currently have.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pswvynq68x.jpg

Random pics off the interweb.

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

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps83f4t74x.jpg

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

Hi Rian, Im no expert in this and that's sort of the problem that nobody is, or so it would seem. Everybody seems to have their own take on this.

Im not 100% sure but I believe your Blazer should be running black on white up front and black on yellow out back and both must be reflective. So you wont get away with the silver on black pressed front plate but you may get away with one thats black on white and you may get away with the rear as shown but it would come down to an individual coppers understanding of the law if you get stopped. What seems to be the case is that there are certain dispensations given to size of lettering on imported cars largely due to the fact there may be restricted space to fit a plate that makes the UK's spec.

What I am sure of is if you were to get plates made up with something any other text like the Rear Animals Wear Black on your plate you may get pulled as you are not permitted to have anything other than perhaps a garage name or the name of the shop you got the plates from on your plate. My mate got plates for a VW made up with the VW emblem on it. He was stopped, fined and got 3 points for his trouble.

Somewhere I have the rules on this. I downloaded them when I was trying to decide what style plates to put on the Vette. If I can find them I'll let you have a copy.

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

Thank you Bill

I would stick to the right colours.

But like the idea of having 19-79 and Blazer or Chevrolet on the top or bottom line.

If it comes to points, its very clearly not going ng to happen.

So I will see what else I can find out.

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

I wanted to do the same with the Vette but decided it wasn't worth the risk. I cant see what difference it makes but they definitely don't like any additional text, as my mate discovered and boy was he fuming when he found out!

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Number plates are covered by the Construction and Use Regulations 1986 (and subsequent amendments ). These stipulate the size of the numbers and letters as well as the spacing between characters and groups. The size of the plate itself is also mandated cars being larger in both respects than motorcycles. Anything manufactured 1973 or later must have reflective plates, white on the front yellow on the back. The only text ( numbers or letters) allowed on the plates is that of the vehicle registration, even dealers putting their name on the plates is technically an infringement.

Even in the correct colours the US style plates will be a pull. I’d have to check the law but I think they fall under traffic not motoring legislation so it would be a fine but no penalty points on your licence. Your best bet ( I’ve done this many times) is to get a motorcycle plate for the rear, they’re smaller so fit in the recess and although technically too small for a car legal in all other respects so you can feign ignorance if you get a pull.

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This from Wikipedia

The industry standard size front number plate is 520 mm × 111 mm (20½" × 4⅜"). Rear plates are either the same size, or 285 mm × 203 mm (approx 11"x8") or 533 mm × 152 mm (approx 21"x6"). There is no specified legal size other than an absolute minimum margin of 11mm producing an minimum height of 101mm (one line) and 199mm (2 line) on cars, and 86mm for one line import vehicles and 164mm for a two line motorcycle or import vehicles, with the overall length being based on the registration number itself, with the smallest number plate possible being 1 having an minimum size of 36mm × 101mm on a car, or 32mm × 86mm on a motorcycle or import vehicle; whereas a 7 character registration number without a 1 or I having an minimum size of 460mm × 101mm (one line), or 255mm × 199mm (two line) on a car, or 231mm × 164mm on an import or motorbike.



Lools like a perfect place to lose money and possibly gain points.

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Had a vacation day to burn off today, or lose it.

So I spent about 5 hrs at my desk, catching up with some hateful admin and record keeping tasks in my office.

It was cold outside, so worked well being stuck indoors.


The sun was shining indoors though.

My little Klingon seemed happy in the sun.


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Happy cat, next to me in the office, under the electric sun.


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Once done with my admin stuff, coffee, shower and then onto the phone with the DVLA to enquire about the Blazers paperwork status.

A lovely lady named Fran checked my details then put me on hold for two minutes and came back to say the paperwork should be with me in 3-5 working days.

Perfect timing for Christmas then.

MOT in the new year.


In the mean time I have the vinyl Euan sent, on the windowsill waiting for some sun to straighten out the strips before applying them to the Blazer.

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And got distracted last night by mate Martin......

Personal plate?

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Weekend tomorrow.

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

Weekends are good. Glad things are going good for the Blazer.

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Especially the documents Bill.


Freezing out there though with the wind.



Well, that did not last long.

Was out for an hour down at the garage.

1’C out there and a decent chilling breeze.

But before I came in, I played with the extra BHP stripes that Euan had sent me.......

Too cold for Blu-Tac (Prestick or whatever name you use) to stick to the truck, so went to Masking tape.

This is just the first try, and there could be other options.

Number 1

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Number 2

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Number 3

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psrqkteou5.jpg

Currently my favourite as the truck is actually quite big, so the single straight line is a bit lost

I am also thinking of another one inch stripe in black or red to use as accent, or these finer pinstripes I bought years ago.

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And the only “sticker” I plan on adding to the truck, if you do not count go faster stripes.

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Now headed out to The Isle of Sheppey to see mate Darren at Unit Engineering about a laser and some stainless steel cutting.

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Looking at these pictures I am reminded of an article in the C10 Builders Guide earlier this year called "Wild and Wacky Squares",

There was the Desert Fox

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The Spirit of 76 (sorry the picture isn't great)

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The Sarge

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And my absolute favourite the Mondo Macho (was it really called that??)

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In 1985 you could buy the Outdoorsman, it didn't have cool stripes but it had a 30-30 Winchester complete with scope, gun rack and hat....How cool is that :metal::metal:

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