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

[Grizz1963]

Started very late today around 13.30 as my day was filled with stuff.

Also my last day of vacation. Back to work tomorrow, and start the year with my year end performance review at 3.30 Absolutely not looking forward to that to be honest. It was not a great year in my opinion.

Anyway, my intent was to complete door no 2’s outer door shin rust after doing all the holes before.

I am amazed at the amount of damage that has been exposed by the media blasting, dents, rust obviously and a lot more work once the new metal has been let in.

Measured, made patch no 1 and cut out the rusty part.



Fitted, magnets, welded.





Ground back.





Both doors have weird damage from below, like they have been hammered with a rock or similar tool.

A bit more hammer and dolly work needed.

But happy so far.



Then the next corner. It is the worst corner of the four in fact.

The inside is completely rotten too.

Patch ready cut, skin marked out.



Cutting out.



Nightmare.



Welded. Ground back. Not impressed.



Etch Primer done, started to pack tools back in the garage as I don’t know when next I Will get in there.



Done less than planned during my vacation, but no regrets.

As Sally said tonight when I came indoors, is there a deadline?

Nope.

Thanks for checking in.

[Grizz1963]

Just to change pace a bit, and to bring you all up to date with Dennis’ NASCAR based 1966 Chevy C10 build.

He has been busy the last few weeks.

Ultimately it will be 800+ BHP of pure Hendricks Racing motor propelling this beast down the road.



Serious stopping power.

Typical of these builds, you dream it, you build it, you tear it down, you paint it you build it and hopefully you get to drive it.



So stripping back more paint, after media blasting





On your own ??

Easy, flip it with a tractor bucket.







Progress.

Man alone, painting.








More in a bit.

Internet is not cooperating tonight

[Grizz1963]

Back to the rest of Dennis’ update pics.

NASCAR brakes on all four corners.





Typical of this sort of build, loads of parts, not one the right one.





Hand made parts too...

Turned out on the lathe.





Motor in place.

[Grizz1963]

Been chatting to Andy “Oldironfarmer” Martin as he is traveling Southward from Oregon.

Just got a status report from him as to his position.

No laughing now.



And a few more pics he has been sharing.







And the ride he picked up and is using for this trip







I think its a great road trip.

Would love to be there.

[Grizz1963]

Some more from Andy’s road trip.

Last night.








Dinner diner

[Grizz1963]

So got home and found two Post Office and courier service delivery cards.

One piece next door, one next door but one.

So I fetched the etch primer from Stuart’s place.

Later just after dinner, doorbell rings madly, I know it’s Mickey.

Parcel no 2 Hand delivered.

From America, from Dennis. Sent Priority Mail, Postage $76.00

Ouch !!! And WTF??

Description is sweatshirts, but it’s a large box and it’s certainly heavier than a couple of hoodies.

So I wonder..... “Has my crazy friend Dennis rushed the lower door repair panels over to me as a random act of kindness?”

Opening the box, yup, two hoodies and some boxes wrapped inside them......l

Unpack, and it turns out to be two large boxes of my favourite Oatmeal cookies, only $1.99 a box (think postage)

Christmas card included.



P

Contents.

Red for Sally, Grey for me.




Once again gobsmacked by people’s generosity, and can only hope my pay it forward bucket is full enough to deserve this.

Life is certainly good.


PS. Had my yearly Performance Review with two managers via Skype call today.

Seems like I still have a job, and they are happy with whatever it is that I do.

It was stressing me by the way. A lot.

[realvc]

Congrats. on passing your Performance Reviews.
They know when they have a good guy taking care of business for them.

So the cookies were the weight?
Wearing that grey hoody in the U.K. could be interesting.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by realvc

Congrats. on passing your Performance Reviews.
They know when they have a good guy taking care of business for them.

So the cookies were the weight?
Wearing that grey hoody in the U.K. could be interesting.

Morning Vince,

Yes review was good, of course 2020 will have more demand.

Cookies were the culprit.

And I chose not to wear my hoody to the meeting as we have such diversity and someone would be offended.




Got an email from an eBay seller yesterday.

Galaxy lowering Springs have been sent out.

Parcelforce 24 couriers used.

Who knows........

Delivery Tomorrow?

Almost the weekend.

[Grizz1963]

Failed delivery card left today.


I would imagine it was the lowering springs.


SERIOUSLY?





Could it be a different guy?


That screws the weekend up for @PaulY and myself

[Grizz1963]

Ran the Galaxy up to the farm quickly this morning thinking there was a chance of delivery of the lowering springs today as Sally checked online.
But it seems it will be Monday as the card suggested next working day.

Took a quick side shot and 1/4 front pic so there is a baseline to compare to.





Looking forward to lowered and bigger wheels.

[Grizz1963]

Just been looking at NSane Hotrods website at cost and availability of parts to get an idea of what plan B will cost.

I am sure there are more places to look to find the parts I would love to replace with ne, but will prices differ much?

Front fenders...... $220.00 each, excludes taxes, shipping.
Rear bedsides $600.00 each, excludes tax, shipping.
Door skins $180.00 each, same rules.


Same probably for the two inner door repair panels.... not that big or heavy, just awkward.


Looks like I am doing a lot of panel work myself.


Unless I find a way to dodge someof the cost of shipping to England.


Now to try remember who offered to give stuff a ride back to the U.K. by air.

[Grizz1963]

Andy’s ongoing road trip.....


Early morning.




Remember this song??


https://youtu.be/trNW-GAClUM



.



Yup.



Guess who is there






Note the Yellow Peril hidden in the background





So the road trip continues


Unabated.

[Grizz1963]

Just been digging around on Rock Auto website.

One reproduction fender costing £90.00 or $122.00

Delivered to the UK for £281.00 or $368.00

I want to replace both the fenders outright as they are so damaged, but looking at these prices, it almost makes sense to fly out and bring them back as baggage.



They said it would be interesting.

Certainly is getting that way now.

[Grizz1963]

Just been down to the garage to check the size of a fender for someone who asked.

I am actually shocked.

Not that heavy, they are under 7kg or 15 lbs or a stone in mass


HOWEVER, I am shocked at their naked dimensions.

Approximately

56” or 1450mm long

26” or 650mm tall

8” or 200mm deep/thick.

So add a bit more for boxing up to protect from dents.

It makes sense why they get shipped as extra large or over sized parcels.

I know the rear bed sides attract a significant cost penalty too.

[Grizz1963]

Funny how things move about.


Had a question on another website an hour ago as to the weight of the fenders.

So popped to the garage to measure and weigh them.

Chatting via PM and then Whatsapp it turns out I am getting messaged from Kuala Lumpur. And it was almost midnight there.

Keeping it simple......

Messages received.


Hi Grizz
M*** (•••••••) here.
Just saw your message.
I’m a pilot with XXX and go to USA most months . I reckon I could get the fenders back as luggage if no bigger than skis .

Told him sizes again.

Reply.

For example I’m in Phoenix 23-25 January then New Orleans 22-24 February

More chat and then ended with this.

I’ve asked the question on our work Facebook group
Will get back to you when I get answers.



Lets see where this goes.

Could be helpful

[Grizz1963]

Galaxy lowering springs got delivered by my usual guy.

Looks like the instructions were from the seller.

Not impressed and will leave on feedback.

[The Rocknrod]

Is that San Fransisco? Did they move Mels Diner to that place?

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Some more from Andy’s road trip.
Last night.

Dinner diner

[Grizz1963]

Opened and unpacked the Galaxy springs.

Very shiny and red.



Now waiting for weather to get better.

[Grizz1963]

Weather forecast still not playing ball.

Nice morning view today.

Pretty privileged I think to have these.




Patiently waiting for the lowering stick.




Chilly outside.

[realvc]

Happy Birthday Rian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have great birthday and an even greater year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Palf70Step]

Happy Birthday. Hope you having a good one!

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by realvc

Happy Birthday Rian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have great birthday and an even greater year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Vince.

Much appreciated.

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Happy Birthday. Hope you having a good one!

Been very slow and laid back.

Perfect



.


53p per litre for petrol.

Yup, Tulsa, Oklahoma today.

Thank you Andy.




Anyway, back in the UK, I saw this poor guy in a hospital.

Guess the wind can really hurt them.



Message from Dennis earlier today, Happy Birthday, wish we could go here for lunch today.

We went there last year on the road trip and had lunch.

Turns out they give guests a free slice of pie for desert on their birthday.

Note the age of the shop.



And for my Birthday, Sally did a slow cooked ham and various salads plus some prezzies.

T shirt from her son, and the rest from her.

Perfect for the kind of guy like me, who needs very little.



Another number box ticked.

Thank

[60chevyjim]

happy birthday Rian !! hope you have a great birthday weekend .

[Grizz1963]

Not sure where this fits.

But I hate these stickers.

Love the idea.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by 60chevyjim

happy birthday Rian !! hope you have a great birthday weekend .

Thanks Jim

I hope so too.

Will be buying parts for the Galaxy