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

[Bomp]

Sorry, but I had to giggle when I read, "The old ones were really bad. Coroded and actually filled with crud. And then........... SH!T F#€£ !!"

Been there done that. Feel for ya brother. One day it'll be all worth while.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Sorry, but I had to giggle when I read, "The old ones were really bad. Coroded and actually filled with crud. And then........... SH!T F#€£ !!"

Been there done that. Feel for ya brother. One day it'll be all worth while.

Funny how we all have the same path to completion of these trucks.


Aghabridge saved my butt today.

Popped in there on the way to work this morning.

Of course the guys had never seen me dressed for the day job so the teasing was instant. I felt very aware of everything being tools, greasy and a bit dirty so tried to keep my suit clean and not trip over any non existent obstructions on the floor. These guys will pass any H&S inspection with ease. The shop is just right.



Anyway, after finding the right fittings they made me an adapter to go between my brake hose and brake line.

It is really weird that the new brake hose has a different female fitting on the chassis.

All of £8.00 incl labour. Result.



Photo credit to Ian Brown.

So the next trick will be fitting the adapting connection inside the chassis rail. And then ensuring it all fits together.

[Palf70Step]

Nice Rian. You done way better than me. If I think of a greasy place, it is one me.

[pimpston65]

nice tie, ya wayn-ka!!!

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Nice Rian. You done way better than me. If I think of a greasy place, it is one me.

Aaahhh yes Bill, the vindictive oil squirt.

I sometimes have to incorporate the truck into my day job.


Its been good to start getting back to the truck.

Just pulled some fresh made beef jerky/biltong from my drier.
From here it goes into the freezer and awaits consumption.



Bit of a pause again now, as I am off to Paris, France early tomorrow morning for a few days with Miss Katy.



Using the Eurostar High Speed train it takes about 2hrs and 5 minutes.

Cheaper and quicker overall than many other routes.

I hope to see some cool old French cars too.

If the guys here are interested, I will post up photos of what I get to see.

[flashed]

Im interested to see.

[aggie91]

why do you even need to ask if we are interested...you know that

[Grizz1963]

Up at Stupid-o-Clock and off to Ebbsfleet International station.

Weird to think we are taking a train to Paris going under the English chanel.

Again, Love Technology.



Got there way too early so sat and had a decadent Mocha coffee and butter Croissants fot breakfast.

Amazed at how awake Miss Katy looked. Considdering the fact I feel like death warmed up.



Then through Customs, X Ray and we both got the alarms going and full body pat down.

My bag got arrested and fully unpacked.

No comments on the hand uffs, riding crop or gallon of KY jelly or the bags of marshmallows, and bottle of sherry.
Nooooooooooo

They were interested in the knife Donnie gave me in Arkansas which travels with me.

"Show me the locking mechanism" was the request.

"No lock I replied, its a folder"

"Ahhhhh.........lets see how long the blade is"

Blades are under 3" so it was returned.

Thankfully, as I am very attached to this knife.



Waiting for departure, then the adventure begins.

Later.

[flashed]

Sounds like you have already had an early adventure .

[Palf70Step]

I always forget I have my Gerber on me in situations like that and end setting off little alarms.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by flashed

Sounds like you have already had an early adventure .

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I always forget I have my Gerber on me in situations like that and end setting off little alarms.

Thank you all....



Well, it seems Paris, like many large European cities, has managed to alienate and get rid of most old cars.

I have seen nothing interesting yet, not the sort of retro stuff we want.


So will post some random tourist photos if you are interested

[flashed]

Yes ,interested .

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by flashed

Yes ,interested .

Morning John.


A response from Glen on Retro Rides seems to answer the question as to why so few retro cars.


[quote author="@93fxdl" source="/post/2270904/thread" timestamp="1481411195"]Seems you will be lucky to see anything,
Paris has a blanket ban on pre 97
http://www.thelocal.fr/20160701/what...-actually-mean
With a few exceptions nothing old is allowed inside the periphique
Ttfn Glenn[/quote]




Looks like the response by Ernie from VZi below will now go into effect.

I will have to try a bit harder

Originally Posted by pedalcarjoe

what no car pics

can't wait to see how random the non car shots will be

Off to find some Christmas markets and visit the Notre Dame today.


Walk Walk Walk.....

[Bomp]

Know how you feel about your knife, Im naked without my pushbutton.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Know how you feel about your knife, Im naked without my pushbutton.

Totally agree.

One builds a relationship with a knife.

Every time I use this knife, I thank Donnie for allowing me to take care of it.

[Grizz1963]

Photodump alert.

From the Garre du Nord, or North Station in Paris the Metro underground train system is both clean, simple and easy to use as well as cheap.

Some fun taking pics, looking for a secret Jedi knight



Then up to ground level and a walk to the hotel to dump our bags.

Amazing architecture, smart, classy, fashionable Parisians and of course food, tastefully displayed, everywhere.

This is the Paris I love.











And a horse butcher too, amongst other sellers of good food.



Chickens, beautifully displayed........ does this mean you get head too.



Back to less macabre stuff.

Loads of small capacity scooters and motorbikes, mostly in the 125cc class.



I really like these, clearly a 125cc single, pretending to be a Triumph, even the name on the side panels.

[Larry64]

Nice pictures. We travel with you.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Larry64

Nice pictures. We travel with you.

Pleasure Larry.

I know it's not building my truck, but it is helping me in a weird way, being able to share.

And we all love photos.


I love automotive signage and evEn in foreign countries, the menace is always apparent



Mini seems to be a survivor of the Paris cull on all cars over 20 years old.

I saw a convertible as well later in the evening.



Fiat Panda, not sure if it was a 4x4 model.



Then a lot of walking, up to the Arc De Triomphe.



We also stood on the inside of the periphery of the monument and just watched traffic navigate their way around the multiple lanes, without killing each other.



A lot more walking and we got to the Eiffel Tower, symbol of Paris.

There were loads, and I mean load of these guys around, clearly working in teams on the shell game, sadly, the teams are very easy to spot as they are all olive skinned, one older man, a younger woman and the operator, trying to pull people into their game and making loads of false wins look like you have a chance.

When you try get a photo, it's interesting how the older man tries to dissuade you or gets in the way of the table operator.






Bicycle rickshaws, scooter type taxis and various others trying to make a buck.





Cinderella in Paris?

[Grizz1963]

And a quick video of what this trip also delivered on.

A bit of fun, in fact a lot of laughing.

CLICK VIDEO LINK.

Paris. Kicking leaves. - YouTube

This is a good thing, along with all the great food.

Off to sleep now, loads more photos for this interested in the reast, almost day two.

[djones1a]

Did you put a Bomp sticker on the leg of that tower? Lol

[Palf70Step]

Looks like it was a good & chilly time!

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by djones1a

Did you put a Bomp sticker on the leg of that tower? Lol

Morning Dennis,

I did not.......

And I did say Bugger! Three times when I realised that I had forgotten it next to my bed at home.

But I saw this though.

But at $8.00 for one, I thought a beer was better value in a restaurant, or a nice small coffee.

Plus it's not got the right spelling.

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Looks like it was a good & chilly time!

Two more days to go Bill.

We booked four days as there is so much to see and do here.

[Grizz1963]

And some more of the random stuff noticed.

Quite a few of these BMW scooters about.

Not certain I have noticed them around the UK before. I could be wrong.



Bad lighting but I do like the pic.



So shall we go have snails or frogs legs for dinner later.....?

Hmmmmmm..... let me think.



Quite a lot of these little electric busses about too.



Wooden bicycles looked legitimate.



After a lot more walking and enjoying the views, we went back to the hotel and then out to dinner as close as we could find, we were both a bit tired...... been a long day.

It was good, really good.

And I know some of you do like food.

Staff was excellent as was atmosphere, as expected too.

[Grizz1963]

So day two started late.

Breakfast in bed.

Of course, it is Paris after all.

Bought some Brioche bread and a large olive Pretzel plus real President butter to have in the room. (We had opted for the non breakfast room booking as we both prefer to forage)

Note the prime quality cutlery.



Then off to Carefour the local supermarket for a 1.5 litre iced tea and some fruit for the day.

And back up the hill to Arc de Triomphe, which looked rather good in the fresh light of day.

The day was also jeans and light hoody warm, so my ski jacket was hooked in behind the backpack and no gloves or woolly hat.



Then around the Arc de Triomphe and down the Champs Elysées where all your big name brands are.

Destination for Katy of course was the "Traditional Christmas market"

First photo opportunity was within 10 minutes of starting down the hill.


CAPTIONS PLEASE: Note the uniform.




Further down the New Peugeot SUV was on display, beautiful looking thing, but the lights inside the showroom did not allow for an decent photo to be taken.

I did however get a shot of this little guy.




Then further down, just before we got to he Christmas market, that has to be almost a mile long, on both sides of the Champs Elysee we opted for coffee and a "rest"





Then we set off again.

And found a little petrol head heaven.

BERTRAND, the very enthusiastic young petrol head, and guide told us all about the various cars and equipment on display on the 7 floors of the building, which also has a restaurant on the top floor and coffee shop out onto the pavement on ground floor.

Bertrand himself own a retro too, an Austin Vandenplas that he found as a barnfind that had been stored for over 10 years.

You will note that every display in the centre is on a lift floor, clearly they get loaded from the ground floor and then lifted like trays to the various floors to be displayed.

Fiat 500



Fiat Multipla








More in a bit.

[Grizz1963]

Some more.







Then on to the Christmas market, that really did have a variety of stuff.

This table was only €499.00

Yes, that's what I thought too.



Snails or Frogs Legs anyone?



Pretzels were one of my favourites.



We also bought a big lump of freshly made salted caramel nougat, which my trustty knife helped slice into decent slices.

Very nommmm.

Eventually made it to the end of the market and bottom of the Champs Elysee



Then back to the river for a long walk, sight seeing etc.

Katy is like a wide eyed girly tourist and really enjoys her walks.

For once I missed something massively important (well, in a petrol head world) Katy did not miss this and I was pleasantly surprised.

Walking on the upper level on the banks of the River Seine, she managed to spot this on the back of a river barge/river boat home.





It took a long walk to eventually get to a point where we could go down to the lower level, she then waited for me to walk all the way back and capture a pic of this little gem.

Just lovely.



After this we carried on walking along the lover level.

I also saw this random bit of art that really made me smile.




More later, now off to Norte Dame and then to find Galleries Lafayette which should be good too.


It's a chilly day out today.


Hope you guys are still along for the ride.