The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/index.php)
-   projects and builds (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=197)
-   -   Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO! (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=585901)

Grizz1963 02-24-2019 06:41 PM

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


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

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

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psor8ghsbe.jpg

Love these, protective grids around trees.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pseqw8zwuf.jpg

A bit of art.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psw9rwtflc.jpg

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

Rochester Marina on the Medway river.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psyid5eyop.jpg

Street poet.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psmzg5koid.jpg

And spotted, on a traffic control post.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pscbxuox2s.jpg


And finally......

Death in the streets.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqan9fb5m.jpg


Weekend over.....

Palf70Step 02-24-2019 07:44 PM

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

Grizz1963 02-25-2019 04:42 PM

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

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 8473701)
Nice!

Thank you ;)

Grizz1963 02-25-2019 05:56 PM

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

Shared with me by a friend.

And no, nothing for sale, secret location and the rest.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps2pzedskh.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psd6yjlahu.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pslhqi1n15.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdyg7jbnt.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psyg2efiyu.jpg


Meanwhile, back in St Louis, Dennis’ son’s house is taking shape.

Underfloor heating, electricity and plumbing going in.


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

Studwork for both floors going in, my favourite truck in the background.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pst94gf49f.jpg

And while the weather sucks, he continues to build signage for the gas station.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfkjh5vqv.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pslnj1ndvw.jpg



And the Blazer headed home late Sunday afternoon.

Never bought gas.... honest.



https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnh9nwcm7.jpg

Grizz1963 02-28-2019 05:23 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
More dripfeeding our passions....


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

The last few days have been unseasonably warm.
I see my plum tree in bloom outside.
And over the road.....

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbr729f0c.jpg



RIGHT

RIDDLE TIME.


Mickey brought this over tonight, for me to hang on the wall.

He says it is Porsche, I have no idea.

So answers on a postcard or reply on here......

What is it, or could it be from.

Bottom view.

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

Quite shallow.

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

Yes it is.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psu58vqi9v.jpg


Top view.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psyx0hc8ad.jpg


And the angry sky tonight, looking over toward Essex.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps05unxmz5.jpg

Grizz1963 03-03-2019 04:05 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
My good friend Stas and I were having a loooong chat on WhatsApp today.

Stas who lives in Siberia with his wife Katya (famous in her own right) and two kids, was alone today because he had just sent them off to China on holiday with his in laws.

Yesterday they did what comes naturally and went to watch some local races.


Pics are all you need.



Stas today.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pse27vcwul.jpg

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

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps8dppape8.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psyispw6pl.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps4xw6jde1.jpg

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

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps19f6ccja.jpg

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

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psyb8tysaj.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5x2lg6hh.jpg

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

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

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psiwhhr98n.jpg

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

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psek8h1rcy.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psh0m1tnw6.jpg

The race drivers also take the kids for rides on the track, and encouragemgrass roots interest.

Stas’ son Rotislav getting a turn.

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


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psxvuejah1.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9ngzvuwp.jpg


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


That’s all.

Palf70Step 03-03-2019 08:07 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
My Yankee roots are wiggling. I remember lots of that as a kid in PA and Japan. Been a long time since I did any of that stuff.

roll_the_dice 03-03-2019 08:53 PM

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

Originally Posted by Grizz1963 (Post 8476753)




RIGHT

RIDDLE TIME.


Mickey brought this over tonight, for me to hang on the wall.

He says it is Porsche, I have no idea.

So answers on a postcard or reply on here......

What is it, or could it be from.

Bottom view.

I am sure you know that Moto Lita is a British SW company. I have seen these on Porsches, but without the Porsche symbol on the horn ring, it is probably impossible to know if it ever was on a Porsche. I know they worked with Aston Martin in the 60's. I have seen some for sale on Rennlist in the $120 range...but that was a few years ago. It is definitely a cool looking SW. Display it proudly. I have some horn rings displayed from various manufacturers. I think they are artwork from the 40's to 60's. Nice find.

Grizz1963 03-07-2019 06:28 PM

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

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 8479050)
My Yankee roots are wiggling. I remember lots of that as a kid in PA and Japan. Been a long time since I did any of that stuff.

Quote:

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice (Post 8479089)
I am sure you know that Moto Lita is a British SW company. I have seen these on Porsches, but without the Porsche symbol on the horn ring, it is probably impossible to know if it ever was on a Porsche. I know they worked with Aston Martin in the 60's. I have seen some for sale on Rennlist in the $120 range...but that was a few years ago. It is definitely a cool looking SW. Display it proudly. I have some horn rings displayed from various manufacturers. I think they are artwork from the 40's to 60's. Nice find.



Fun yes.

Cold, certainly


Steering wheel will get a light restoration



Some more random pics from last weekend.

Spent all of Saturday with a lady who happens to live 2.3 miles from me.

Weird ehh?

We went to Whitstable, packed a picnic and ignored our phone, except for using the camera.

Wrapped in three layers at Whitstable

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pspld4rk8g.jpg

At a really nice vintage fair, some ideas to steal.

Mobile bar.

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

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pscoez9fdc.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psn5s3q30y.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps8tgatoui.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnkepvcf5.jpg

Village living.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psrfylzm4p.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psu5jij8vu.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgk3ajbbr.jpg

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


More in a bit.

Grizz1963 03-08-2019 03:26 AM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Some more, sorry I did fall asleep.

Walking around town, this is what the dogs see.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9w675ecs.jpg


https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psukswzge4.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps7irewwtq.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psh4gzsnty.jpg

Harbour.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgxz6jxqr.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psn7xbxf8b.jpg


Possibly my favourite shot of the day.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pscy2phoqm.jpg

After our picnic on the harbour wall, we went home via Faversham to Mate Neil who was building an extension to his garage, and I got him to pull down one of the two little Turbos he will be fitting to his Chrysler Valiant V8 when he gets to that point.

A happy man for sure.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdrt3soqe.jpg


Lastly, back home, it seems the season is changing at last, flowers, blooms, green shoots and a multitude of birds in the garden.

This makes me happy for sure.


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

Looking forward to some Blazer time this weekend.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps69vsjjrb.jpg

Palf70Step 03-08-2019 08:32 AM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Beautiful yard /garden Rian. I get tired just thinking of caring for it.

Lokin4AReason 03-08-2019 01:51 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswqeprgly.jpg

so digging this UAZ-452 ( 4x4 van )

Grizz1963 03-10-2019 04:23 AM

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

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 8482449)
Beautiful yard /garden Rian. I get tired just thinking of caring for it.

It certainly is my therapy space Bill, so love it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lokin4AReason (Post 8482679)
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswqeprgly.jpg

so digging this UAZ-452 ( 4x4 van )

Yes, they are cool, and amazingly capable and bomb proof.

This one clearly got restored.



Drove Blazer yesterday.......



Off to a Breakfast meet now.....


Summer is coming.

Grizz1963 03-10-2019 01:29 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Well, you all know there is a lot of randomness in my posts, usually no rhyme or reason.

Took the Blazer out for a nice drive yesterday, and took Sally along.

She drives a modern daily, a Corsa, so typically well planted, secure suspension, her comment was “It is rather wafty the way it cruises like a ship”

Made me chuckle.

I do enjoy taking pics of this truck Sally seemed to be in on it all.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9vvjgl9w.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pssikqbt2i.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psycyt0twq.jpg

Wind was pumping......

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


I do love this truck as well, differently, but just like Prozac, it makes me happy.

I actually have spontaneous laughs.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbzt3q4x5.jpg

We ended up on the farm on the way home and Sally tried a selfie with both of us, so I had to photobomb it with my eternally present camera.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psn771vvcz.jpg

Back home I rewarded her for putting up with me, and also for having told me a couple of times the last three weeks to get my finger out when summer comes and start working on my ‘66 C10 bodywork in order to restart all I let go of three years ago when Nicola left.
Our divorce came through last week as well, after the courts had lost our paperwork previously.
So my life can now get back on track, a different track, but a track nonetheless

First BBQ of the year.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps8gtr4szh.jpg

Steak and Sausage supplies by Thörsten from Germany, chicken and pointed peppers and coleslaw from Aldi.

It was a good one.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfhc4su6u.jpg

For desert, Sally made us bananas with chocolate buttons slipped into sliced gaps, wrapped in foil, put on the slow side of the fire, and after 15 minutes, served with squirt cream.

Sublime.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psodt9ietq.jpg

And HARLEY STARWALKER.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pslyvo1g84.jpg


Sunday report and photos to follow.

Grizz1963 03-10-2019 02:06 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Well, second Sunday, every month, regardless of how many weeks in the month, the Kent Breakfast Meeting is held at the Woodman in IDE Hill, Sevenoaks.

All American cars, regardless of age or style is what it is about.

Sometimes an odd non American slips in....

The pub is family owned, and they facilitate meetings for various car, bike and other clubs.

Details below, because they are worth it.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmuqpkbp3.jpg

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


So I headed out at 08.15 in the Blazer and a mile from home I pulled over for the first photo.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psqgdoyvt1.jpg

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

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5ukcxhcj.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psmr0ihuad.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psxx2zzl19.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pssgovuxs0.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps74vq5fca.jpg

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

More to come.

Grizz1963 03-10-2019 02:24 PM

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


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

My car of the day.

Immaculate

Origin

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psx0zaeike.jpg

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

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pspa2ao0bl.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbgoy867f.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psotcm2uhm.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgsty7he5.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps46mldreg.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pszfwmxhz9.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgjujzxe4.jpg

Grizz1963 03-10-2019 03:10 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
One of the nice things about this meeting is that everyone talks, inside and out in the cold.

Some leave earlier as they have families, and other things to deal with.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pseql0l2vo.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps7dmftblc.jpg

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

I headed out by 11.30 as I wanted to pop in at friends Kevin and Theresa’s place, and also to see if Paul was working on his Mercedes Benz.

This has been lowered, modded to an inch of its life.

He and his son are building another one with a V8.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4r7k3hlp.jpg

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

Real gas stop today, spent £50.00 to get the tank just over 1/2 full.

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

Gas prices for our various neighbors in America, Russia and Australia to compare with whatever you are paying.

Price is pence per liter.

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


Eventually got home and found that the wind that has been blowing at gale force today, had broken a pillar and thrown to fence panels down the road,
Thankfully my company car was parked over the road, or else it could have had some damage.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgal4onil.jpg

So came to an end, a great weekend

Palf70Step 03-11-2019 07:32 AM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Nice looking bunch of rides!

Grizz1963 03-12-2019 04:30 AM

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

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 8484664)
Nice looking bunch of rides!


And a big turnout for a closed, local group.



A few inside photos I missed out posting.

Food gets brought out from the kitchen, names shouted by server, and then you collect your plate.

Perfect, while we all stand around, drink bottomless coffee and chat.


https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psuloo8obl.jpg

Bathrooms are exemplary, clean works for me.

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

A different part, it is a very large place.

And of course, loads of parking outside.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psb48bmqui.jpg


Well worth the visit.

Grizz1963 03-17-2019 05:54 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Friday after a stiff work week, I had Sally over for dinner.

She arrived with a gift.

2019 Road trip T-shirt.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psn6ty5mti.jpg

Five states we should be hitting

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psxhytxk3t.jpg

Random car park pic.

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

I also got a message from Big Mike, a guy I met years ago, offering me a couple of chairs to recommission.

Of course I had to say yes.....

Delivery scheduled for late Sunday.

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

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psaq8ktrkd.jpg

Saturday Sally and I spent some time together and also had lunch, Turkish.

£11.00 included two coffees.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psdb8tdexm.jpg

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

Sunday was NSRA Swapmeet

Looking forward to it.

Grizz1963 03-17-2019 06:21 PM

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

NSRA SWAPMEET

@CraigRK, and his son Kyle picked me up at 08.00 and we were off in search of tut and bargains.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pshqy61zmr.jpg

On the way there....

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnatxks6r.jpg


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5fdhynzq.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps8pnccl3c.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psk5w1zgoy.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps6hthgouz.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgcvazy5c.jpg

Gasser style Ford.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psadg1hw4f.jpg

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psalb0e4av.jpg

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

More to come.

Grizz1963 03-18-2019 02:53 AM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Random pics from around the Swapmeet.

Toooo much stuff to see.


https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psywpoka0n.jpg

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

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnixkam8k.jpg

Real oddity, electric motorcycle £400.00

This is a real factory bike.

The Can-Am behind it was £1500.00 a good looking item.

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

Anglia.

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

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfr7cblzn.jpg

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

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pspb112lmc.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psamgm9nuq.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psj9xgqhna.jpg

Grizz1963 03-18-2019 03:10 AM

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

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

Immaculate 1000cc custom.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psh19pbr57.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pstxx4n0aj.jpg

Possibly one of my favourite items all day.

Price was steep for my taste, but I love it all.

Note the different attachments this guy had for his prosthetic

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

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


Famous in their own lunch times.

Dez Stringer of Stringer Fabrication, and Kev From Wales aka KFW.

And yes, that is a complete stepside bed on the roof of the VW Passat.

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

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

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps2cjdruop.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfo3bsfen.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psj5hshnm6.jpg

More to come

Grizz1963 03-18-2019 03:26 AM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Plymouth, one of my personal WANT cars.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pslmfth3ql.jpg

Kyle, being a 17 year old, is constantly growing, so food is paramount.....

At least he looked after us too.

Hot, cinnamon donuts were perfect in the chill of the day.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps7tqmelww.jpg

Cock shot truck.

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

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

Loads of stuff not photographed.

But pretty certain you get the drift.

Great seeing good, and old friends.

Grizz1963 03-18-2019 04:19 AM

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


Now we get to the money shots.


What I bought, and what I needed are not the same thing.


First item, gas pedal.


I would love to have a few cast in aluminium (Oklahoma anyone??)


https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssjzxri2o.jpg


My costliest crazy purchase of the day......

Seller wanted £50.00

I wanted it, so sent the “Pit Bull Terrier” back in with an offer of £30.00

Guess who won.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psq5ah3oku.jpg

This will either be a drop down bench seat at my deck, or it may become a backseats to a bench on the deck.

Now just need a Chevrolet badge to replace to one that was removed.

Love the detail on this piece, picked it up and wanted it.

Asked the vendor for a price........ “Take it, it’s yours” he replied.

Free.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssnbvayz2.jpg

After cleaning.

I plan to add something else to it, and fitting it to the Blazer.

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


Late afternoon, that is 2.30pm the traders must have been cold and tired.

More stuff I do not need.

£3.00 bought these very cute espresso cups and four skull valve caps.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9kebs3r9.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pst173b3fw.jpg

A useful tool, keyhole saw for £1.00

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psljzkqyc8.jpg

A box of screwdrivers.......

£5.00

I only wanted two of them.

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

Same seller.....

£5.00 for this socket set, Would be rude not to buy them, unused, perfect for Sally’s shed as she has no tools, her sons usually bring tools when she needs stuff to be fixed.

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

Door lock knobs for the Blazer £1.00

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5jityjoy.jpg

Door mounted mirror, love these, have no use for it, but felt the need to just own it.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psnywird32.jpg

Another Blazer item, stainless tip, from an Audi according to seller, part a bundle Craig negotiated for £4.00

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psmmhrrul2.jpg

Same seller.

Just coz I liked it, for my garage and part of my number plate collection.

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

So that concluded my day out with Craig and Kyle.

Came home, Big Mike met us all and delivered the two chairs for the deck, we all chatted for another hour.

Then I went over to Sally for a Roast Chicken dinner, with all the trimmings, including pigs in blankets and Yorkshire puddings.

Knackered and back killing me.....

Life is good.

ibrown50 03-18-2019 04:43 AM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Great pictures Rian, the NSRA swap meets are always a great day out. £5 is a bargain for the surfer gas pedal

Palf70Step 03-18-2019 05:48 AM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
1 Attachment(s)
The ole foot pedal is required for ALL hot rods! :D

Mine has been with me for MANY years (since late 70s/early 80s). It continues its life in the 81 now.

Grizz1963 03-20-2019 04:27 AM

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

Originally Posted by ibrown50 (Post 8489473)
Great pictures Rian, the NSRA swap meets are always a great day out. £5 is a bargain for the surfer gas pedal

Agree Ian,

A great day out, get to see some old friends

And in my case, random strangers greeting me to say thank you or that they are following me on one of the 9 forums I contribute to.

One guy told he was sad to see me walk away from Rods n Sods after some guys looked for Sh!t with me, nice to hear.

And bargains only if you keep a keen eye and know what stuff is making, the pedal cost £4.00 in the end.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 8489481)
The ole foot pedal is required for ALL hot rods! :D

Mine has been with me for MANY years (since late 70s/early 80s). It continues its life in the 81 now.

Excellent posting Bill.

Thanks for sharing, made me chuckle here.




Quick n Dirty.

Tailgate cleaned up, scoured with ammonia based household cleaner.

Hosed down.

It will work.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pszww0wxrr.jpg

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

Door lock pins removed, replaced with 8 Ball items.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psxgro2mpx.jpg

Yup, I like that.

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

Stainless Steel tailpipe tip, offered up, it will work. £4.00 well spent.

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

Old painters paint and brush box I had for years, awaiting its role.....

Filled with a selection of the screwdrivers from Swapmeet for Sally, as she only had 4 cheap Wilkinson’s items.

What £5.00 bought.

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

Her share.

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

Of course you need stickers on there.

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


Yup, she likes it.

Also have given her the socket set to take home and put in her shed, in case I need to fix anything.

Palf70Step 03-20-2019 07:15 AM

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

Grizz1963 03-20-2019 04:19 PM

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

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 8490776)
:metal:



More good news.




Well,

By now some of you know that the pause on the 66 can be officially lifted as my divorce is through. So pretty much no chance of it getting pulled into settlement as a valuable asset, and with my MoJo returning over the last 6 months or so, the time has come to get back to it.

With Sally who I met 5 weeks ago, and some of you may have seen in the Blazer thread, already making typical woman noises indoors, and then, when I took her down to the garage, she took a couple of sneaky photos while I was in the loft packing stuff away, and sent one to me from her bed when she went home.........

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

With the following comment......

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


I guess the time has come to start getting back to this job.

My day job, admittedly is keeping me a lot busier than it may have a few years ago, but I also know that small steps forward are still progress. So I will just have to do it bit by bit like mate Ian Brown and some of the other guys have done.

She seemed to enjoy the short drive in the Blazer too, and has been sending me rude automotive photos of barn finds and abandoned vehicles almost since day one.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psn771vvcz.jpg

Meet the whip cracker.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pstnfzkvo2.jpg

Good news ??

Indian113 03-20-2019 04:51 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Good News or GOOD LUCK that's up to you!

Palf70Step 03-20-2019 08:02 PM

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

Grizz1963 03-22-2019 03:57 AM

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

Originally Posted by Indian113 (Post 8491080)
Good News or GOOD LUCK that's up to you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 8491190)
Sounding very good!




Thank you guys.







Sunday is Breakfast meet for American Cars at the Woodman Pub again.


I will be there, picking up mate Kevin in Maidstone on the way there.


More smiles per mile coming up

Grizz1963 03-22-2019 04:37 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Guess who is workong in the morning??


Delivery to mate Darren.


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


On tbe way home tonight I saw this too.


Of course I liked it.


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pslj0surti.jpg

Just had dinner with Sally. All good.

Busy weekend ahead.

Grizz1963 03-23-2019 11:17 AM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Dinner date went well, we both fell asleep after dinner, on the sofa watching American Pickers (Sally’s choice) as we both had a ha d week, and she is working the whole weekend, part of a 12days on, 4 days off system.
I feel really honoured that she makes this kind of effort, just for a plate of food.
It’s been a while, and of course I am in shorts or track bottoms....

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

So after we woke sat upright on the couch at silly-0-clock she went home and sent a nice pic of the moon over her home.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pslojyj0js.jpg

Up early, then drove down to mate Darren’s shop Unit Engineering

Unloaded Prozac, while his dad made us coffees, again amazed at the capacity of this little van.

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0dxprm4x.jpg

Typically, found Sh!t to load back into the van. M&S furniture that the unit next door threw out, new and in packaging but with minimal damage.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psye3egnwq.jpg

Front passenger tyre seemed a bit low on air, checked it out......

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pspukjnw2w.jpg

Once back in the Medway, I popped into Just Tyres to get it replaced.

Considering that other than the initial service items, I have not spent anything on the Berlingo in three years, the £42.00 for a new Chinese Ditchfinder tyre, fitted was a cheap price to pay.

Service was fast, efficient including a 5 year warranty on the tyre, whatever that means.

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

While unloading the Berlingo we heard a V8 roll in.....

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pszm8bgzja.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pso0zyuuti.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psu2voamfx.jpg


While there, I always love the random stuff that is being worked on.

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


So Saturday produced some fun.

Grizz1963 03-23-2019 11:49 AM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Back home, cars swapped around, created havoc out on the street as the local füktards do well in excess of the posted 30mph, often nearer 70-80 mph.

They hate obstructions...... 😁

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psoeslke93.jpg

Ready for the Kent Breakfast Meeting tomorrow.

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

Hopefully good weather and even more guys than usual in their American cars and trucks.

Later guys.

Palf70Step 03-24-2019 07:16 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Looking forward to pics of the breakfast

Grizz1963 03-25-2019 01:43 PM

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

Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 8493845)
Looking forward to pics of the breakfast

Your wish.......:mm:




With the Blazer not being a Project and the weather changing, it is obviously more and more fun going out in it.

I invited mate Kevin to join me for brekkie, he loves old cars too, but is currently building a VW T6 based camper as part of his retirement planning.

So off at 07.30 the first stop was to get some fossil juice.....

https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvnabxxv7.jpg

First to get there and park up, we went in and ordered breakfast, the. Went out to watch people arrive while the kitchen got going.

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

Arrivals.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pspqiuk6ko.jpg

I got Gene a steel plate ram at mate Darren’s workshop, to be completed by Gene.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfv5iic6l.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps1pxju1zr.jpg

Repurposed window frame.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psr7bpitkv.jpg

Happy with his brekkie. Kevin.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psgi9kgifx.jpg

A FREE SHOW SOON, SHOULD BE A GOOD DAY OUT.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psv73ui1ik.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psphydimo3.jpg

Sunday also saw Brits, bikes and others arrive at The Woodman for breakfast.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pszb9zvuar.jpg


More in a moment.

Grizz1963 03-25-2019 02:36 PM

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

Red

Red

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psptpkjhd1.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psno5wz0fm.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps5pd5ffix.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psg7lpcyyi.jpg


Maybe my favourite shot of the day.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pst1fpsxbx.jpg

It’s American.....

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvntcydl6.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psks1vleqk.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps08ocxbpl.jpg

Yup... Roush.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps4zi3julk.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps4asukpnh.jpg

Palf70Step 03-25-2019 02:43 PM

Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!
 
Nice group of rides, especially the square stepside.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:01 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com