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Indian113 01-12-2019 06:32 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Up North of Dennis wasn't much better! I had about 8 inches of that Beautiful STUFF, Thank God for a 2 stage snow blower. My Back can't take that Manual Dragline anymore.

Grizz1963 01-13-2019 04:10 PM

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

Originally Posted by Indian113 (Post 8441914)
Up North of Dennis wasn't much better! I had about 8 inches of that Beautiful STUFF, Thank God for a 2 stage snow blower. My Back can't take that Manual Dragline anymore.

I think they have too much space to deal with.

And a dragline... nope.



The Kent Breakfast Meet is a Facebook group, as long as it’s American, but not exclusive and not brand or, year and model specific

I had not attended for a couple of years since taking my 66 C10 apart for restoration.

Started and kept alive by El Presidenté, Gene, it is a great meeting, currently hosted by The Woodman pub at Goathurst Common, TN14 6BU in Sevenoaks with loads of parking and very willing staff, family owned, serving a variety of breakfast items, I chose a small breakfast today and good, bottomless coffee for £7.00. I always expect heartburn from these breakfast specials, no heartburn equates good quality food.

So a bunch of pics, hope you enjoy.

Meeting is every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, 9.00am to 12.00 but we were still chatting in the car park by 12.45 today.

Bring the wife and kids.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psf6f2vn9p.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvlsvvt66.jpg

Looking down at part of the car park. More were to come.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvwmtsu6c.jpg

So got up at 8.00 am and moved cars about, then headed out via my local serviced gas station, added 40 litres of fossil fuel to my reservoir and hit the road at 70mph.

This Blazer does want to go.


https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pstowhrtq6.jpg

Running down the M25 it went beautifully.

Got to the venue, parked up and took some random pics.

Then went indoors, got to meet with a bunch of guys I remember from before and more guys, new to me.

Best part of this meeting is that there is 100% no Dick-Swinging, just camaraderie and sharing of knowledge and friendship.

El Presidenté as a Gene is called tongue in cheek.

Does like a good fry up.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps7jmeofwa.jpg

My diet sized breakfast still was more than sufficient

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswdqqx9x7.jpg


Once we had all eaten, chatted indoors, people floated outside.

It was a good day at 10’C or 50’F

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pszlskcfp6.jpg

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

Panel on air, supercharged.

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


Jag is a “new build”

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pssisylr8c.jpg

realvc 01-13-2019 04:19 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Your not a project fits right in with that group.

What are the specs. on your engine? It must be pretty healthy to run that carb.

Grizz1963 01-13-2019 04:41 PM

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

Originally Posted by realvc (Post 8442542)
Your not a project fits right in with that group.

What are the specs. on your engine? It must be pretty healthy to run that carb.

Hi Vince.

It is a healthy motor for sure.

350/TH400 combo.

Grizz1963 01-13-2019 04:42 PM

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

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

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pslnyk2j2a.jpg

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pspm30jxbq.jpg

Just a number........

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pst49zkmah.jpg

Till you shoehorn it in here....

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmiaqdui4.jpg

Wrapped in this.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7flip7vs.jpg

Driving these.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1p3uvaw5.jpg

El Presidenté uses this daily as his work truck, old school sign writing, pub signs etc.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9dlavd1d.jpg

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0euuarnd.jpg

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pshgh70dcx.jpg

Grizz1963 01-13-2019 05:12 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
A few more.

BACK TO THE JAGUAR

SPEC:

Paint: Old English White . Built to lightweight spec , Ali bonnet doors and tailgate . Modded braking system . 4.2 on tripple webers and omex ecu for ignition with a 3D map . Built for sprints and hill climbs but all road legal .

I asked Darren the owner about parking a long car like this.

His response about tight spaces.

CLICK LINK.

https://youtu.be/G1YSoQ5r3_Y



Do like a wagon.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps83y1hl7z.jpg

For Sale.

Yes you can remove the stickers.

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

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pscy5ishin.jpg

Really liked this.

Mechanicals under the hood, all standard.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9afsrrrb.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9d3kqwzt.jpg

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

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps49b9ruxi.jpg


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psanqsk9q8.jpg


Eventually by 12.45 we had all finished chatting, catching up etc.

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

So I headed home too, grinning madly, and I had a coffee date.

Good weekend over.

Palf70Step 01-13-2019 06:06 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Very nice gathering Rian. Lot of nice looking rides.

Grizz1963 01-14-2019 05:27 PM

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

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 8442631)
Very nice gathering Rian. Lot of nice looking rides.

Thank you Bill.

Agreed, good selection.

Grizz1963 01-14-2019 07:08 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
So what do you do when 13inches of snow hits you, a tree falls ove on your only road to town and work?.

Well, if your name is Dennis, you do stuff indoors.

Like restoring a small,gas pump and reassembling it.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psrsc0vaiy.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pstj5i29tt.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps0cddp2zl.jpg

Once all that is done, you gomfetch your tractor and push your daily banger, Lumina down the road to get to work.

But of course the Lumina is big, bulky and less refined, but great for cruising with its full fat V8 but not particularly happy in snow and ice.

So this morning Dennis decided to buy yet another truck to be his daily banger.

4x4 and all the luxuries a GMC can throw at a buyer.

I like it.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psxbjjfj8o.jpg

And lastly, a photo from Stas in Siberia where they throw old army great coats over car bonnets/hoods to allow them to cool down a bit slower.

Just interesting that this one,had a snow blow over it and ended up looking like a man, unhappy with the snow.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psv1lf1cij.jpg

Bedtime me thinks

aggie91 01-17-2019 10:39 AM

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

Palf70Step 01-17-2019 10:47 AM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Happy Birthday yung'n. Hope you have a great one!

flashed 01-17-2019 11:30 AM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Happy Birthday Rian ,hope it's a great day.

Grizz1963 01-17-2019 03:22 PM

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

Originally Posted by aggie91 (Post 8445115)
Happy Birthday Rian!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 8445120)
Happy Birthday yung'n. Hope you have a great one!

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashed (Post 8445151)
Happy Birthday Rian ,hope it's a great day.



Thank you gents

Normal,working day.

Still some admin on my desk with an 08.00 deadline.



Not sure who gets to claim this present.....

Me for my birthday, or the Blazer because it continues to not be a Project.

Another £48.00 invested in making it even better.

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

Will fit it over the weekend and take it for a drive then, not sure one would feel any difference or even notice it, but like so many of the service parts I have fitted so far, they just improve the truck and probably should have been done long ago.

Later.

Grizz1963 01-19-2019 11:16 AM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Woke at 04.00

That was my night.

Chatted with Stas in Siberia on WhatsApp as the parcel I posted out 9 days ago, had been delivered

Was waiting for the sun to come upside that I could go fit the chrome birthday cake.

Lovely it was too.

0’C outside with a brisk breeze.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscnda15vt.jpg

Cool new part to fit.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pspcsrm6hn.jpg

In sleeping shorts and a single hoody, it was not pleasant

Then found the old base plate fitted well.

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

Errrrmmm...

New one did not fit.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pstxqx2qr2.jpg

Fouled by the carb.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psx9dhwwq6.jpg

Poooop !!

So I called USAutomotive and ordered a 1/2 inch spacer.

While at it, I ordered a new PC Valve.

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

Delivery next week.

So that ended my planned messing with the truck pronto.

Grizz1963 01-19-2019 01:35 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
After the failure of the new air cleaner it was off to town.

Bloody freezing outside.

Remember my favourite Turkish restaurant, the quant, small one?

It has moved next door into a larger space, part of the same building, same people same food etc.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps4ucewliw.jpg

Thought I would give it a try.

Nothing has changed, including a lovely (one of my favourites there) coffee, £7.00

Happy for sure.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psyx2qjaar.jpg

Came home later after a walk about as I knew there was a signed for item coming and did not wantto miss the postman.

Doorbell rang minutes after I got in, delivered.

Opened up the had cardboard envelope and just laughed madly, then unpacked and before I could take a pic, the inspector was on the job.

Catscan.

Approved.

Thank you ems for doing this, and also mate Fil in the background who he done the original artwork and then converted it all to a cutting and printing format for Emyr to make it all up.

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

Love the RR stickers, and of course the actual Blazer rainbow Unicorn stickers.

This will be on the rear tailgate, with the Grizz’s in red overlaid on the name.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps6bjw7ahy.jpg

Went straight to the garage and mocked up the side stickers, had thought of overlaying it on the orange vinyl side stripes.

Suspect it will stay this way though.

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

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbnpdd0nl.jpg



Was chatting with Dennis earlier on too.

Another big piece for the replica gas station forecourt, probably going to go on the island between the pumps.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps43ys14qc.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psaj66mho0.jpg

May not have achieved what I wanted to in one way, but a great day regardless.

Now we just need some sunshine and heat so that I can fit the new stickers.

Have a good evening.

Palf70Step 01-19-2019 02:02 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
I should have told you Rian you would need a spacer. The thought just passed thru the empty space between my ears. I think I used a 1" spacer, but don't remember. I had issues clearing top of the HEI distributor with my air cleaners.

Grizz1963 01-19-2019 02:52 PM

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

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 8446419)
I should have told you Rian you would need a spacer. The thought just passed thru the empty space between my ears. I think I used a 1" spacer, but don't remember. I had issues clearing top of the HEI distributor with my air cleaners.

Thank you Bill.

Not a problem, I have ordered a 1/2 inch, let’s hope it does not prove to be 50% of what I need. :mm:


Saw this elsewhere.

Made me smile.



Grizz1963 01-22-2019 04:30 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Follow up to the weekend

Just got in from a two day meeting.

Snow on the way home, cat unimpressed

But got the spacer and PCV.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgyugj8nv.jpg

Fitting and try out over the weekend.

Saturday morning may be me and Prozac over to Essex to pick up a load of wood for the fire place.

Sunday morning is Kent Breakfast meeting again.

Looking forward to it.


Unimpressed with me leaving her alone for two days.

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

Palf70Step 01-22-2019 04:38 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
:four::ennyd::four::ele:
I see a Happy dance mode coming!!!! :D

Grizz1963 01-24-2019 06:03 PM

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

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 8448534)
:four::ennyd::four::ele:
I see a Happy dance mode coming!!!! :D



For sure.

And some more.


Sunrise

-1’C this morning, but lovely views.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqowa5thu.jpg

Followed by an email from my old boss, who is now my new Boss’ boss.

Nice to get acknowledged for just doing your job.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1uudkjy4.jpg

Had another team meeting this afternoon in Croydon, took me over two hours to get home, 45 miles.

Found a parcel in my safe place

Horn button for the steering wheel Ian Brown had sent, came from Scotland.

Not in great condition, but 100times better than not having one at all.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqelxm2sv.jpg

Just offered up to see it is the right size.

Needs a clean still, and if I can find a better one, that would be good too.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps7hd8euzv.jpg


Little by Little the Blazer is coming together

Palf70Step 01-24-2019 07:03 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Congrats on the award Rian. Little work and that horn button will work good.

69Tom 01-24-2019 07:14 PM

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

Originally Posted by Grizz1963 (Post 8450079)

Found a parcel in my safe place

Horn button for the steering wheel Ian Brown had sent, came from Scotland.

Not in great condition, but 100times better than not having one at all.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqelxm2sv.jpg

Just offered up to see it is the right size.

Needs a clean still, and if I can find a better one, that would be good too.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps7hd8euzv.jpg


Little by Little the Blazer is coming together

While it's a little harder to fix the acrylic, at a minimum, once clean, if you got some SEM vinyl paint, I'm thinking you could bring the outer section back to life. And while you're at it, you could also paint the wheel as well. Win-win.

Grizz1963 01-25-2019 06:38 PM

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

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 8450137)
Congrats on the award Rian. Little work and that horn button will work good.

Update in a bit

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69Tom (Post 8450148)
While it's a little harder to fix the acrylic, at a minimum, once clean, if you got some SEM vinyl paint, I'm thinking you could bring the outer section back to life. And while you're at it, you could also paint the wheel as well. Win-win.

Yes, as always, a bit of work makes a big difference.

Grizz1963 01-25-2019 06:59 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Very rough week at work.

But therapy was at hand when I got in.

Small job, cleaning up the horn push.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psxibu8ymg.jpg

Looks better now.

Just need to figure what to do about the cracked front.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdeu9xyb4.jpg

Prozac into action in the morning.

Off to Romford to see mate Steve, and collect this lot of fire wood, kindling.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psn7bx4hwe.jpg

Palf70Step 01-25-2019 11:07 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
The button cleaned up pretty good. I am sure a plan will work up to overlay the issues with it.

Grizz1963 01-26-2019 03:58 PM

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

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 8451128)
The button cleaned up pretty good. I am sure a plan will work up to overlay the issues with it.

Not sure what I will do ultimately.

But it will get improved.

Grizz1963 01-26-2019 06:07 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Up early, then headed out to Romford in Essex in Prozac.

Was headed to see SawdustSteve and wife Jenny to visit, see their cats, chickens and a new Spanish refugee....

Oh and I got to pick up a full load of cut pallets from Steve for my fire place.

More importantly it was great seeing good people again.

Refugee.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psju05yqqq.jpg

Looks a lot less than it is, and the rear sunk a bit.....

No action photos.

The van that can.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psd9tdlfxz.jpg

At about 11.15 I left Steve’s place and headed over to Henry’s place 15 minutes away.

Of course usually it is him visiting me and doing wiring etc.

Today it was my turn, no work done, just got to play with his best mate, a Siamese cat and try take in everything in his garage and shop.

He has bought himself a Project, and his wife loves it, NOT 😁

1990 Porsche 944 S 2

A former Press Car.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps62mgebj7.jpg

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

Bought running and on the road, it did not take Henry long to start fixing and upgrading, a lot.

But of course if you see things like the Oil cooler......

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psemzg7wfq.jpg

And some of the muck that came out of the feeding duct, you will understand why he went down the slippery route of getting things right.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psoc9p7a9u.jpg

So soon it was Hubs, brakes, suspension, brake lines....

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psrzj0rinm.jpg

Calipers

Before....

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

After.

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


Upgraded, rebuilt shocks.

Everything has been, and continues to be touched with Henry’s magic wand where perfection is the only way.

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

It did not take long to go past 2.00pm with us talking shop, cars, bikes, vintage bench vices and everything inbetween.

So I needed to get home to work on the Blazer too, before dark, so coffee, biccies etc and then eventually homeward.

Another great day.

Grizz1963 01-27-2019 08:01 AM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Sometimes things really do pee me off.

So I ordered a 1/2 inch spacer to get the air cleaner raised and fitted to the Holley carb in the Blazer.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqf2xh7dm.jpg

Ermmmm, Nope.

Too tight, just no way of fitting it.

Call in the side cutters, and duct tape.

After correcting it, the gap was about 2mm and I placed it where there was a metal wall.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgx1kbpnb.jpg

Done.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvf2qv9pv.jpg


I will apologise in advance, but yesterday Harley was on one of her missions, holding tools, inspecting, approving and generally being an absolute pain in the butt. Certainly had the wind up her tail.

Kept on walking about the engine bay, despite me putting her on the ground repeatedly.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgbo6yeb8.jpg

It was cold, and the wet and chill combined made me realise she is just mad for being out there.

Typically she to try out the perch.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psrljk8llo.jpg

Settling on the edge while I fitted the PCV valve to the truck as well.

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

So needed the latest bit of action on the Blazer.

Grizz1963 01-31-2019 02:31 AM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
I continue to be amazed at this little car.

I started this thread to find out more on various forums and learned enough to decide to go look at the car today, after speaking to the seller who is the second owner only, having bought it a year ago from the first owner.........

Thread: http://retrorides.proboards.com/thre...tispace-bought

So this was the ad.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psxw8ae4re.png

2001 model Citroen Berlingo Multispace in 1400cc petrol guise. A rip snorting 75bhp from the factory.

This car came with a full length electric sunroof.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pso8xp5y6g.png





.

This is now the third time I am taxing this for the road, at £230.00 for the year, or under £1.00 per day, or certainly under a Dollad a day, it continues to be one of the most efficient tools on my drive.

Add to that the smiles per mile, minimal fuel usage from the 1.4 liter petrol engine, and I keep wondering why I keep looking at other options to replace it.

I seem to be a bit of a car whore when it comes to looking for the next good time. Which I still do, daily.

But right now, Prozac will continue to darken my drive with its all to familiar shadow.

Grizz1963 01-31-2019 04:51 AM

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


For your amusement


This car came in for a silencer repair as it got a bit noisy.


https://youtu.be/qSZy89FMQ-0



Wonder if any other issues were addressed.


Yes, in South Africa.


Thought the Blazer had some issues.

Palf70Step 01-31-2019 07:54 AM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
I have had/driven vehicles like that. Now I look back and wonder. WHAT THE H### was I smokin/drinkin. :lol:

Glad to see Prozac still in the tool kit! :metal:

Grizz1963 02-02-2019 11:38 AM

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

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 8455335)
I have had/driven vehicles like that. Now I look back and wonder. WHAT THE H### was I smokin/drinkin. :lol:

Glad to see Prozac still in the tool kit! :metal:



Certainly is earning its keep.



V20

Twin Turbos, they work at 1500rpm.

Some days my job does not suck. This was Thursday.


https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psz2wi3t1d.jpg


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

Palf70Step 02-02-2019 04:10 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Take 3....1 for Prozac, 1 for not-a-project and one for red when it gets up again. :D

The chipmunks in Prozac would be trippin! :lol:

Grizz1963 02-09-2019 01:28 PM

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

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 8457183)
Take 3....1 for Prozac, 1 for not-a-project and one for red when it gets up again. :D

The chipmunks in Prozac would be trippin! :lol:


:metal:


First of the “Not a Project” stickers applied......

Yup, to Prozac’s rear screen.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psq8dmsynt.jpg

Half the pallets still in the rear as they need individual dismantling nail by nail, joint by joint.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psex3ppjgc.jpg

Parcel in the post this week, contents included two Stars n Stripes flags in shredded, Florida hurricane attacked state, plus some stickers and targets for my shooting, from Gary “Mr Zog”

Also some wheels for my work bag that my good friend Lee the lawyer had managed to get for me.

New and old.....

Loads of miles the last three years.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps6xx3awx0.jpg


And the little carved stone bat I had seen in Hannibal in September on the USA road trip, same shop I met her at the time.

I should have bought it at the time.

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

Love it.

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



Went down to start the Blazer this morning, not started or moved it in 4weeks, seriously.

Pumped the throttle, then a few pumps while cranking it over and it fired right up.

Pretty impressed, had it running for a bit, looked at the vitals.


Buggerrrr.......


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psikq6kkhh.jpg

Not charging.

So the question will be: Belt need tightening, or alternator needing to be replaced.


Take a peep.

https://youtu.be/awf0hz1L3t4


Hope to get that sorted soon as well.

Not a Project is it.?

Palf70Step 02-09-2019 06:21 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
It still should charge Rian, since it is spinning. Check the output with a voltmeter. Maybe the gauge just crapped and not the alternator.

Grizz1963 02-09-2019 06:37 PM

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

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 8462379)
It still should charge Rian, since it is spinning. Check the output with a voltmeter. Maybe the gauge just crapped and not the alternator.

Just back home.

Thank you Bill.

Will check it all out.

Tomorrow or some time soon after that.

Grizz1963 02-11-2019 09:27 AM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
I know we have high dollar builds, low buck bodges and everything inbetween on here.

Also many of us have varied interests.

A new build thread over on Retro Rides that caught my attention.

It is still very early days, so let’s see where it goes.

I for one am liking it so far, and it seems the builder will deliver something to make many of us smile and nod in approval.

When life hands you lemons......

Drink tequila


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If this is not your thing, then I do apologise but just don’t look again.


Peace.

Palf70Step 02-11-2019 09:38 AM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Neat looking build. Looks hefty, I wonder how much weight it will add to the vehicle. A lot has been removed, but he has added alot too.

Grizz1963 02-23-2019 05:53 AM

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

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 8463482)
Neat looking build. Looks hefty, I wonder how much weight it will add to the vehicle. A lot has been removed, but he has added alot too.

I am sure we will like the result :mm:



Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkplug (Post 5294767)
Belt doesn't look right for sure - could be as simple as the tensioner pulley, I know this is an issue on the Sprinters and had mine replaced quite inexpensively.

The other thing to check is whether it really isn't charging or if there's an electrical issue with your gauge - have you stuck a multimeter on the battery to confirm?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenny (Post 5304023)
I'm sorry but with all the beakchat and bollix childish ****e being posted lately, this is probably the only reason most tune into BeackChat ete............ and you have taken the liberty of not posting for 10 days.....gads man, we need updates !! :rob

:D

Quote:

Originally Posted by wreck diver (Post 5304110)
Your not wrong Kenny.
We'll have to send out a search party soon.
Hope all is well Rian.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmo (Post 5304117)
+1 :thumb2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da1sycat (Post 5304172)
Must confess I’ve been wondering where the Big Man is myself.....maybe the EU have drafted in him as he has a knack for making the impossible, possible!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkplug (Post 5304239)
last seen online this morning - suspect he's just had other things on the go....



Thanks Gents.

As mentioned.

Had other things to do........ and someone to do too :D




Not even started or driven the Blazer in 5 weeks.

Where does the time go to?

Been busy though, loads of random stuff that needed doing for the day job, year end performance reviews etc. So no time for toys or playing.

Also last Saturday over at @CraigRK to hang around and generally get under his feet while we sorted out his 17 year old sons first car, a 50k Miles VW Polo 1.0 liter in 3 door form.
Basically belts, fluids, plugs, brakes and anything else that could be done for a 60k mile service and the rest, in order to set him up with a reliable car, bought, insured and service paid for with the money from the sale of his 50cc motorbike. Way to go Kyle !! Craig gave him a spare 125cc from his stash to use now.

It needs a full size spare wheel as it is missing it, a seat release knob for passenger side and a few other tiny cosmetic bits.

And of course some free alloys, pity I gave the set I had stashed, away two years ago.

Hopefully a thread will follow soon from Craig or Kyle.

Need to complete the pallet disassembly and cutting up for fire wood, though not had a fire this year......

Then clean out Prozac on the inside and get onto the Blazer some time today, inbetween I need to do some shopping as well..

Had a lovely dinner date last night with a lady who lives 2.3 miles up the road. Random? Yes, it is, however.....

When a girl sends you pics like this.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pslbbwr00t.jpg

Surely she understands.


Yesterday I collected a small parcel from the postal depot and when I got home, it had a note inside.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pskpru6u7c.jpg


For those who do not know, I met Bret in Austin, Texas on my first trip to America and our friendship has continued to both grow and develop.

Some Hotwheels, all the way from the USA to add to my collection of random stuff I love, he previously gave me some others too.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pszsruky7w.jpg

And possibly my faves, the Toaster and Wheely chair.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnl8cozs9.jpg


Right, need to get outside and get started, the fog is lifting and it may be a nice day.

Later.

Grizz1963 02-24-2019 06:19 PM

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

Fog, really thick fog, even at 11.00 it was still thick.

Started the Blazer up optimistically this morning, I continue to be amazed at just how willing and easy this truck is.

All the electrical seem to be back on track.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psg4uwn4lj.jpg

Washed it out front.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2y5xsams.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pshovs90w3.jpg

So it cleared up by 13.00 and I got going and headed down to town with a silly grin on OMG face.

Parked up and headed into Rochester.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pshj4sqt41.jpg

Nothing like the smell of Castrol 2 Stroke smoke.

Lambretta blatting around.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psksvcr08j.jpg


Rochester Cathedral.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psjenv4pmn.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps09bl2xjf.jpg

Front doors.

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

Detail.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psr4gixg0x.jpg

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


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