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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Rochester, KENT
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Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
So while Nick cut, measured, cut, ground and made up the last part for the rebuilt handbrake lever and fittings, I carried on with a job that had been spinning around in my head for some time now.
How to balance the number plate, light and toolbox to the left which left a large vacant space on the right. I always wanted the car to have a 4x100 space saver spare wheel and a simple brace and jack. Planning was to just bolt the wheel in the rear boot of the car. Simple really. But if you recall, the car came with a spare wheel carrier, long since removed. So while Nick fabricated, I searched, and then started to fabricate as well. Space saver and carrier. Studs were 4x108 Ooooopps, too big a gap. ![]() Unless you managed to move the studs closer to each other. And remove years worth of rust from the threads. ![]() Is this close enough? Moved the studs closer didn’t I? ![]() Next job……… Tack and stick weld for deep penetration. Then copy three holes over to the rear tailgate, drill holes and test fit. ![]() Backing plates cut from horrible checker plate. ![]() Not yet fitted, but you get the idea. ![]() Bracket and wheel nuts painted Satin black, Nick and John were super excited watching my work become ever more beautiful. ![]() I masked up the space saver after giving it a good ScotchBrite scour, clean-up Black centre and the mustard/sand outer rim should look like the wheels fitted to the car. Well, sort of. ![]() And result. Could possibly paint the rim gold if it looks like it needs it. Rear was painted all black too. ![]() And while I was working on the spare wheel, which is really just to get me out of trouble, Nick fitted the brake reservoir that @glenanderson had sent earlier in the week. ![]() I must say, I am really pleased with the jobs done today. More progress made. .
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