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

[Grizz1963]

So Sunday I looked it over a bit.

I always like to just get a feel for stuff.

Mechanically I am not at all the sharpest wrench in the toolbox.

Anyway, some pics to speak for themselves.

The drivers seat is past it's best, but is still very much functional.

Forward view is great.



Tailgate inner panel, rear wiper and its motor missing.

Interesting repair.



Underside really clean for 16 years.



Rear brake proportioning valve and its actuator was seized solid.

Long screwdriver, some WD40 and 10 minutes later that was loose.

HOWEVER....... The return spring is hanging loose, so I will need to figure that out some time.



Front brake discs look rough as hell, but pads are thick.

Brakes work fine but I suspect new parts would work too.



Inner side of disc.



Passenger side on the inside, not even full surface contact.



I took off the one rear wheel, but the drum was solid on it and I did not want to use a load of force, so no idea what goes on, on the inside. A job for another day.

Then I drove over tomAndy's place in Gravesend to buy the Saxo VTR wheels off him, the tyres are shagged, but Scot (Jabbo) agreed to remove the tyres for me, so that I can clean up and paint the wheels before moving the tyres from my existing steel wheels onto the alloys.

Andy drives a Berlingo Van.



Wheels in.



I also bought 16 new wheel bolts for alloy wheels from Andy.



That's was Sunday.

At this point I had already done over 100 miles in the car and it put a big grin on my face.

Perfect.