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

[Grizz1963]

Right.....


Now we get to the money shots.


What I bought, and what I needed are not the same thing.


First item, gas pedal.


I would love to have a few cast in aluminium (Oklahoma anyone??)





My costliest crazy purchase of the day......

Seller wanted £50.00

I wanted it, so sent the “Pit Bull Terrier” back in with an offer of £30.00

Guess who won.




This will either be a drop down bench seat at my deck, or it may become a backseats to a bench on the deck.

Now just need a Chevrolet badge to replace to one that was removed.

Love the detail on this piece, picked it up and wanted it.

Asked the vendor for a price........ “Take it, it’s yours” he replied.

Free.



After cleaning.

I plan to add something else to it, and fitting it to the Blazer.




Late afternoon, that is 2.30pm the traders must have been cold and tired.

More stuff I do not need.

£3.00 bought these very cute espresso cups and four skull valve caps.





A useful tool, keyhole saw for £1.00



A box of screwdrivers.......

£5.00

I only wanted two of them.



Same seller.....

£5.00 for this socket set, Would be rude not to buy them, unused, perfect for Sally’s shed as she has no tools, her sons usually bring tools when she needs stuff to be fixed.



Door lock knobs for the Blazer £1.00



Door mounted mirror, love these, have no use for it, but felt the need to just own it.



Another Blazer item, stainless tip, from an Audi according to seller, part a bundle Craig negotiated for £4.00



Same seller.

Just coz I liked it, for my garage and part of my number plate collection.



So that concluded my day out with Craig and Kyle.

Came home, Big Mike met us all and delivered the two chairs for the deck, we all chatted for another hour.

Then I went over to Sally for a Roast Chicken dinner, with all the trimmings, including pigs in blankets and Yorkshire puddings.

Knackered and back killing me.....

Life is good.

[Palf70Step]

I see a Happy dance mode coming!!!!

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I see a Happy dance mode coming!!!!

For sure.

And some more.


Sunrise

-1’C this morning, but lovely views.



Followed by an email from my old boss, who is now my new Boss’ boss.

Nice to get acknowledged for just doing your job.



Had another team meeting this afternoon in Croydon, took me over two hours to get home, 45 miles.

Found a parcel in my safe place

Horn button for the steering wheel Ian Brown had sent, came from Scotland.

Not in great condition, but 100times better than not having one at all.



Just offered up to see it is the right size.

Needs a clean still, and if I can find a better one, that would be good too.





Little by Little the Blazer is coming together

[69Tom]

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Found a parcel in my safe place

Horn button for the steering wheel Ian Brown had sent, came from Scotland.

Not in great condition, but 100times better than not having one at all.



Just offered up to see it is the right size.

Needs a clean still, and if I can find a better one, that would be good too.





Little by Little the Blazer is coming together

While it's a little harder to fix the acrylic, at a minimum, once clean, if you got some SEM vinyl paint, I'm thinking you could bring the outer section back to life. And while you're at it, you could also paint the wheel as well. Win-win.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Congrats on the award Rian. Little work and that horn button will work good.

Update in a bit

Originally Posted by 69Tom

While it's a little harder to fix the acrylic, at a minimum, once clean, if you got some SEM vinyl paint, I'm thinking you could bring the outer section back to life. And while you're at it, you could also paint the wheel as well. Win-win.

Yes, as always, a bit of work makes a big difference.

[Palf70Step]

Congrats on the award Rian. Little work and that horn button will work good.

[Palf70Step]

The button cleaned up pretty good. I am sure a plan will work up to overlay the issues with it.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

The button cleaned up pretty good. I am sure a plan will work up to overlay the issues with it.

Not sure what I will do ultimately.

But it will get improved.

[Palf70Step]

I have had/driven vehicles like that. Now I look back and wonder. WHAT THE H### was I smokin/drinkin.

Glad to see Prozac still in the tool kit!

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I have had/driven vehicles like that. Now I look back and wonder. WHAT THE H### was I smokin/drinkin.

Glad to see Prozac still in the tool kit!

Certainly is earning its keep.



V20

Twin Turbos, they work at 1500rpm.

Some days my job does not suck. This was Thursday.

[Palf70Step]

Take 3....1 for Prozac, 1 for not-a-project and one for red when it gets up again.

The chipmunks in Prozac would be trippin!

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Take 3....1 for Prozac, 1 for not-a-project and one for red when it gets up again.

The chipmunks in Prozac would be trippin!

First of the “Not a Project” stickers applied......

Yup, to Prozac’s rear screen.



Half the pallets still in the rear as they need individual dismantling nail by nail, joint by joint.



Parcel in the post this week, contents included two Stars n Stripes flags in shredded, Florida hurricane attacked state, plus some stickers and targets for my shooting, from Gary “Mr Zog”

Also some wheels for my work bag that my good friend Lee the lawyer had managed to get for me.

New and old.....

Loads of miles the last three years.




And the little carved stone bat I had seen in Hannibal in September on the USA road trip, same shop I met her at the time.

I should have bought it at the time.



Love it.





Went down to start the Blazer this morning, not started or moved it in 4weeks, seriously.

Pumped the throttle, then a few pumps while cranking it over and it fired right up.

Pretty impressed, had it running for a bit, looked at the vitals.


Buggerrrr.......




Not charging.

So the question will be: Belt need tightening, or alternator needing to be replaced.


Take a peep.

https://youtu.be/awf0hz1L3t4


Hope to get that sorted soon as well.

Not a Project is it.?

[Palf70Step]

It still should charge Rian, since it is spinning. Check the output with a voltmeter. Maybe the gauge just crapped and not the alternator.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

It still should charge Rian, since it is spinning. Check the output with a voltmeter. Maybe the gauge just crapped and not the alternator.

Just back home.

Thank you Bill.

Will check it all out.

Tomorrow or some time soon after that.

[Grizz1963]

I know we have high dollar builds, low buck bodges and everything inbetween on here.

Also many of us have varied interests.

A new build thread over on Retro Rides that caught my attention.

It is still very early days, so let’s see where it goes.

I for one am liking it so far, and it seems the builder will deliver something to make many of us smile and nod in approval.

When life hands you lemons......

Drink tequila


Ford Corsair With A Difference | Retro Rides



If this is not your thing, then I do apologise but just don’t look again.


Peace.

[Palf70Step]

Neat looking build. Looks hefty, I wonder how much weight it will add to the vehicle. A lot has been removed, but he has added alot too.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Neat looking build. Looks hefty, I wonder how much weight it will add to the vehicle. A lot has been removed, but he has added alot too.

I am sure we will like the result

Originally Posted by sparkplug

Belt doesn't look right for sure - could be as simple as the tensioner pulley, I know this is an issue on the Sprinters and had mine replaced quite inexpensively.

The other thing to check is whether it really isn't charging or if there's an electrical issue with your gauge - have you stuck a multimeter on the battery to confirm?

Originally Posted by Kenny

I'm sorry but with all the beakchat and bollix childish ****e being posted lately, this is probably the only reason most tune into BeackChat ete............ and you have taken the liberty of not posting for 10 days.....gads man, we need updates !! :rob

Originally Posted by wreck diver

Your not wrong Kenny.
We'll have to send out a search party soon.
Hope all is well Rian.

Originally Posted by Simmo

+1 :thumb2

Originally Posted by Da1sycat

Must confess I’ve been wondering where the Big Man is myself.....maybe the EU have drafted in him as he has a knack for making the impossible, possible!

Originally Posted by sparkplug

last seen online this morning - suspect he's just had other things on the go....

Thanks Gents.

As mentioned.

Had other things to do........ and someone to do too




Not even started or driven the Blazer in 5 weeks.

Where does the time go to?

Been busy though, loads of random stuff that needed doing for the day job, year end performance reviews etc. So no time for toys or playing.

Also last Saturday over at @CraigRK to hang around and generally get under his feet while we sorted out his 17 year old sons first car, a 50k Miles VW Polo 1.0 liter in 3 door form.
Basically belts, fluids, plugs, brakes and anything else that could be done for a 60k mile service and the rest, in order to set him up with a reliable car, bought, insured and service paid for with the money from the sale of his 50cc motorbike. Way to go Kyle !! Craig gave him a spare 125cc from his stash to use now.

It needs a full size spare wheel as it is missing it, a seat release knob for passenger side and a few other tiny cosmetic bits.

And of course some free alloys, pity I gave the set I had stashed, away two years ago.

Hopefully a thread will follow soon from Craig or Kyle.

Need to complete the pallet disassembly and cutting up for fire wood, though not had a fire this year......

Then clean out Prozac on the inside and get onto the Blazer some time today, inbetween I need to do some shopping as well..

Had a lovely dinner date last night with a lady who lives 2.3 miles up the road. Random? Yes, it is, however.....

When a girl sends you pics like this.




Surely she understands.


Yesterday I collected a small parcel from the postal depot and when I got home, it had a note inside.





For those who do not know, I met Bret in Austin, Texas on my first trip to America and our friendship has continued to both grow and develop.

Some Hotwheels, all the way from the USA to add to my collection of random stuff I love, he previously gave me some others too.



And possibly my faves, the Toaster and Wheely chair.




Right, need to get outside and get started, the fog is lifting and it may be a nice day.

Later.

[Palf70Step]

Nice!

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Nice!

Thank you

[Palf70Step]

My Yankee roots are wiggling. I remember lots of that as a kid in PA and Japan. Been a long time since I did any of that stuff.

[Palf70Step]

Beautiful yard /garden Rian. I get tired just thinking of caring for it.

[Palf70Step]

Nice looking bunch of rides!

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Nice looking bunch of rides!

And a big turnout for a closed, local group.



A few inside photos I missed out posting.

Food gets brought out from the kitchen, names shouted by server, and then you collect your plate.

Perfect, while we all stand around, drink bottomless coffee and chat.




Bathrooms are exemplary, clean works for me.



A different part, it is a very large place.

And of course, loads of parking outside.





Well worth the visit.

[ibrown50]

Great pictures Rian, the NSRA swap meets are always a great day out. £5 is a bargain for the surfer gas pedal

[Grizz1963]

Dinner date went well, we both fell asleep after dinner, on the sofa watching American Pickers (Sally’s choice) as we both had a ha d week, and she is working the whole weekend, part of a 12days on, 4 days off system.
I feel really honoured that she makes this kind of effort, just for a plate of food.
It’s been a while, and of course I am in shorts or track bottoms....



So after we woke sat upright on the couch at silly-0-clock she went home and sent a nice pic of the moon over her home.



Up early, then drove down to mate Darren’s shop Unit Engineering

Unloaded Prozac, while his dad made us coffees, again amazed at the capacity of this little van.



Typically, found Sh!t to load back into the van. M&S furniture that the unit next door threw out, new and in packaging but with minimal damage.



Front passenger tyre seemed a bit low on air, checked it out......



Once back in the Medway, I popped into Just Tyres to get it replaced.

Considering that other than the initial service items, I have not spent anything on the Berlingo in three years, the £42.00 for a new Chinese Ditchfinder tyre, fitted was a cheap price to pay.

Service was fast, efficient including a 5 year warranty on the tyre, whatever that means.



While unloading the Berlingo we heard a V8 roll in.....








While there, I always love the random stuff that is being worked on.




So Saturday produced some fun.