GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I remember then work hours, but mine started at 0500. Now sleeping late is 5:00 to 5:30 time frame.

I struggle past 6.00 am

Often earlier, mostly around 5.00am when the lodger gets up.







After the brackets, I had another coffee.

Thanks to Nick, I drink more coffee now.

It allows me time to reflect for 10-15 minutes when progressing ideas.

Then back to the build.

Engine bay next.

It is pretty untidy.

Found some used, scrap aluminium to make a blanking plate.



Ductape, gotta love it.



Removed the heater pipes’ access, and copied the holes onto the plate.

Then got the template Nick had made last weekend and transferred it.

Drilled, jigsaw and a regular hand file to shape.



Holed.



And test fitted.



Then removed the grommet again and turned it inside out after cutting back the loom tape.

Filled with horrible gloopy black foam stuff.

Unpicked most of it.



Then drew the grommet over the lumpy bit to the next loom junction.

And it seems a perfect length to get to the firewall.

Tomorrow morning I will fit the grommet again and screw the plate into the firewall with a bit of sealant around the edges to seal it well.



At this point I made a quick escape and closed the shop so I could come in and spend a bit of time with Sally and make dinner.

She had done a 9 mile fast walk this morning with Sl in preparation for the Moon walk they are doing in May, for which she has managed to collect £700.00 so far, so she was tired and would not cook for herself.

When I came in George, the cat I do not have, had spent most of the day on my chair……..

King George?



Tonight I am waiting for KevFromWales to get here to collect the carcass of the MX5 donor.


More progress tomorrow I hope.

Tired tonight.