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

[Grizz1963]

Cracking day out over at Grizz Towers today.

Compressor was loaded and lashed down, and some of the 'Grizz Pile' in the form of Biscoff biscuits which cash and carry had on their 'clearance' shelf. Those that know Rian may know the story, but I always associate these with him.



The rest of the Grizz Pile was modest. Some of the carpenter's pencils that I'd bought ten of for £1 at a car boot, and a couple of number plates.



Got lucky, they were all new to him so a score. Again, car boot finds at the right price.

So off I went on what was a wet day.



The official handing over of the goods ceremony was performed. This is a solemn time honoured tradition which we, of course, took with the utmost seriousness





Cups of tea and coffee followed along with some good chats and a test drive to listen out for some knocks that had appeared on Prozac II (don't think it's got a name yet?).

The bastard only went and took my to Uncle Bob's place.



I fell in love with almost everything there and wanted to take it all home and do something with it, but thankfully I don't have space for 34 tractors....

This little beauty however....



Once back at HQ we pooled our pile of compressor odds and sods and managed to fit and seal two new connectors to the manifold and the final testing of the compressor took place.

As expected, it fired up and reached pressure without issue. The only other work it required was a tightening of the switch cap as I hadn't done that for whatever reason.

One fully working compressor rescued from the tip, cost to fix £0. Value = priceless.

Thanks again Mr Bean, it was a generous donation and created a good excuse for a catch up and a natter with Rian :thumb2

Life is, indeed, good.

[Braunschweiger]

Yes, you always need these things, a compressor is worth its weight in gold.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Braunschweiger

Yes, you always need these things, a compressor is worth its weight in gold.

Totally.

I need it on the front of my house.

[CG]

So no pictures since June. Is it a photo bucket here on the 67-72 board issue, or photo bucket everywhere you post?

I watch your YouTube, but still enjoy your pics.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by CG

So no pictures since June. Is it a photo bucket here on the 67-72 board issue, or photo bucket everywhere you post?

I watch your YouTube, but still enjoy your pics.

Evening

I honestly don’t know.

I have not tried uploading for some weeks.

Photobucket is the problem.

[Braunschweiger]

I use a small photo resize app, where I select the pictures to be resized from my photo gallery and upload the resized pictures to the forum, maybe you want to try it, I do it all with my smartphone.
I use this.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Braunschweiger

I use a small photo resize app, where I select the pictures to be resized from my photo gallery and upload the resized pictures to the forum, maybe you want to try it, I do it all with my smartphone.
I use this.

Thank you Harald

I do upload at full size.

It takes time with slow broadband

[Grizz1963]

Being the preamble to the 2024 trip, I am busy getting a schedule together for @CraigRK and I

We have decided to revisit quite a few friends that hr last saw in 2019

I also have 24 days compared to his two weeks.

One of my wishes or dreams is to head down to Louisiana and do some fishing and hunting.

Inspired by Keith and Tara

Take a look.

https://youtu.be/kA4rHhgcXEg?si=G7AZRGgDIQyZwjVk

I have never been down there and don’t know anyone but I have an extra week to go and get there.

I have spoken to Clem and Kim in Fayetteville and space is booked in their AirBnB Rockhouse205
Spoke to Andy in Terlton Oklahoma, he has new toys and 200 tons of gravel to move down a mountainside to build a swimming pool. JB now has a new oil job in Wichita, Kansas and managed to find a garage for his daily where he is living near work and is waiting for us and may visit us at Dennis’s house for lunch too.

Not sure if everyone who reads this know what a Purple Heart Medal means. But I called long time friend Steven Hansen in Jonesboro last night. He was awarded two of them. Now headed toward his mid 80’s this past year has brought him a broken pelvis, Encephalitis, (learning to walk again) falls, sutures and a general slowing down. But he is game for Louisiana. It was great talking to him, his spirit as strong as always,,despite his body saying different things.

So a few pics to whet the appetite.

I am certainly excited.

Craig is too.

And Dennis.


I made some spicy chicken wings this morning just to warm up for the USA trip.

[69Tom]

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

One of my wishes or dreams is to head down to Louisiana and do some fishing and hunting.

I made some spicy chicken wings this morning just to warm up for the USA trip.

(A) You should definitely head down to LA. Lots of nice folk. Plus NOLA is one of the most unique cities in the US. Great food too.

(B) Have you tried the fry/air fry then throw on the grille after method for your wings? Need to make sure you don't dry them out too much, but the char flavor is a nice touch.

Definitely missing the pics like the others......

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by 69Tom

(A) You should definitely head down to LA. Lots of nice folk. Plus NOLA is one of the most unique cities in the US. Great food too.

(B) Have you tried the fry/air fry then throw on the grille after method for your wings? Need to make sure you don't dry them out too much, but the char flavor is a nice touch.

Definitely missing the pics like the others......

I have a week that could be LA.

So it may happen.

However, I do prefer to connect and meet up with people when I travel.

Hotel/motel is fine but you don’t get a feel for local life like you do when you spend 24/48/72 hours with friends.



I never fry foods in deep oil.

Don’t have an air fryer. Don’t want one.

So I have to wait for Ethyls for twice cooked wings.





I have collected number plates for a very long time.

Mate Fil @sparkplug knows this and keeps an eye out for cheap/free and unusual plates for me.

Last week when he brought the free Compressor the plates that accompanied it included a pair of Thailand plates and my first Utah plate.

I have been to Thailand and even then I didn’t manage to find a single plate.

SUPER CHUFFED.

So a massive win thanks to Fil.

Last weekend he texted from a bootfair to ask of a £1.00 UK plate was of interest. Of course it was.

Into the Grizz pile.

[Grizz1963]

Speaking to Dennis via Messenger over the weekend as we often do, he mentioned that “my truck” was back home waiting for me.

He has been busy rebuilding this car.

Friday night fun in Missouri……

Motorway shenanigans.

First time @CraigRK visited Dennis took him out to the motorway in this. Perfect introduction to ‘Merica.



https://youtu.be/c5S1_2gxv5E?si=PeTfKcf7bByfNixw


So currently he is building this car.

Loads of new parts, new engine etc.

So our chat went like this.


Looking forward to this year’s trip.

[Palf70Step]

New Orleans is always a place to visit, especially for events like Mardi Gras. It is an experience for sure. Good or bad, but an experience for sure. I'll be up north during your visit, but if I am back while your in Nawlens, Ill drive over to meet ya.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

New Orleans is always a place to visit, especially for events like Mardi Gras. It is an experience for sure. Good or bad, but an experience for sure. I'll be up north during your visit, but if I am back while your in Nawlens, Ill drive over to meet ya.

Thanks Bill

Will be in touch.

[Grizz1963]

More chatting with Dennis as we do pretty much chat every day.


Looks like @CraigRK and I are on our way.


Hopefully Dennis can join us for part of the trip like we did New Orleans and Oklahoma before.

​​​​​​​Getting excited already

[Grizz1963]

Last year I spent only two out of 22 nights in a motel.

One night on a 1000 mile turn and burn trip to collect a car in a $75.00 motel.
Video introduction shows what 800 miles and a terrible night of not sleeping looks like.

https://youtu.be/PPX48CXeXfI?si=ON_nc1Gg4UNKjckB

Second motel was a $90.00 night iirc and so different.

But in the morning when you head out all is forgiven.

Some motels also allow a broader clientele.

[Grizz1963]

Two rubbish nights of not sleeping much.

Was going to skip bootfair then decided to go.

Glad I did.

Best buy was a roll of emery cloth for 20p

Priceless stuff. Also has an indefinite lifespan.

Four different recipients for the stuff. Elefarts VW toys, sign and Stanley bladed knife for Craig.
The rest for me and various other people.

All the sockets and extensions were 10p each. Perfect to toss in a toolbox.

Great therapy again.