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

[jmarkha1]

George not only has good taste - he matches the truck's colour scheme.
He may have a drug problem but I say he stays...

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Seems the truck has started to attract attention.

George is from two houses down.

Loves catnip.

I iz a dealer







So, do I chase him away, and stop him visiting the truck, or encourage him

I do like animals of course 😉

Nice boy.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by jmarkha1

George not only has good taste - he matches the truck's colour scheme.
He may have a drug problem but I say he stays...

Agreed, a stoner he may be, but he is no bother……

Yes, he can visit as much as he wants.





After several extended laughter filled and teeth gritting exchanges with @pauly he sent me a picture to explain what has to be done next.

Create a simple threaded bar spring compressor in order to release the springs safely and rebush the upper and lower control arms.

After knocking out the lower Ball Joint.


Tell you what, doing the springs and suspension on the C10 was much easier, bigger hammer, but easy.




Fingers crossed that I have fingers left to cross once I get this done after work tonight.

It seems a good time to start thinking of fitting some strip lights up in the carport roof right now too.

And plan for heating etc.

Winter’s a-coming.

[Grizz1963]

Make a compressor said @pauly

Got some bits from the steel store.



Mark out, clamp, drill.



Test fit.

I used the shock absorber mounting bolts to anchor the bottom to.



Threaded bar.



Then add a small plate to the top of the angle iron so the nut can be tightened flat.

Then welded the plate to the angle iron and grind back.





And painted, just because I ran out of workable daylight.



Tomorrow is a long day for me, so may only get to dismantling on Friday.

Also removed more rusted, broken, bent split pins from the castle nuts.

Then shut shop and headed indoors, earlier onI found a happy George on the S10 enjoying the late afternoon sun.



Bedtime soon.