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Grizz1963 · 08-20-2013, 08:11 AM

Not today but over the weekend.

Drove about 350 miles on 97 litres of fuel to a car show towing my teardrop trailer.
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Grizz1963 · 08-20-2013, 05:30 PM

Short report.

Took the Truck and Grizz-Pod to the Retro Rides Gathering '13 the past weekend.

Left by 09.00 on Friday morning, got there by 14.00 which included about an hours stpping along the way for coffee and relaxing.

At the show, Tim my mate who also drives a '74 Chevy camper truck gave me this rev counter for the truck.

Friday night after BBQ this was the view in the camping field.

On Saturday Tim was off to do some shopping, on his return he did some maintenance, almost disappearing into the engine bay.

I left the show before 2pm on Sunday as I had to detour to pick up a pillar drill I had bought a couple of weeks ago in Buckingham.
I had collected some spare seats for Nicola's MX5 which moved into the teardrop once I collected the drill.

Who said this truck should not work ?

Assembled, cleaned and serviced. Good value at £80.00

I will do a more complete write up with pics when I get time.

In the mean time the truck still pleases me.

Thanks for checking in.

66farmer · 08-20-2013, 07:22 PM

Nice looking drill press. How much is 80.00 in dollars. I have a question how much is gas in your local area.

I do like your truck trailer combo.

mud.man.rj · 08-20-2013, 08:43 PM

truck and trailer combo is cool, fun way to travel.

LT1 Burb · 08-20-2013, 11:31 PM

Now--I'll have to put new drain slots/holes in.. What are they supposed to look like and if anyone has a picture to display their approximate location-please post it here.

This is the front A-Pillar drain..

And-the drain hole/slot above the first side window..

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Mine only has front drain holes, none at the back.

Grizz1963 · 08-21-2013, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 66farmer

Nice looking drill press. How much is 80.00 in dollars. I have a question how much is gas in your local area.

I do like your truck trailer combo.

Thanks buddy

£80=$125 today.

Petrol about $2.10 per liter.

Diesel about 10 cents per liter more.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

truck and trailer combo is cool, fun way to travel.

Thanks a lot.

I think it is cool but bloody thirsty.
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hemifalcon · 08-21-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

Mine only has front drain holes, none at the back.

hmmm.. Anyone else?? I will be attempting to mimic the oval drain holes seen along the sides at the rear I guess.. I can't imagine all the surface area of the roof on these trucks being able to adequately drain water through these four little holes..

LT1 Burb · 08-21-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hemifalcon

hmmm.. Anyone else?? I will be attempting to mimic the oval drain holes seen along the sides at the rear I guess.. I can't imagine all the surface area of the roof on these trucks being able to adequately drain water through these four little holes..

Yeah, only front ones and mine was an original paint rust free AZ truck, maybe different for east coast built ones.

LVPhotos · 08-21-2013, 07:53 PM

Porterbuilt Tubular trailing arms, pipe notch fab for later install. Out with the old boxed and powder coated originals and in with some tubes that are 1/2" longer to center axle in wheel house.

robber grin · 08-19-2013, 08:14 AM

hemi falcon that some nice work on the gutters!
rg

glos55 · 08-19-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by robber grin

hemi falcon that some nice work on the gutters!
rg

X2 Very nice!

glos55 · 08-19-2013, 01:00 PM

Wiped it down, dusty from sitting in barn LOL

wayno · 08-19-2013, 01:56 PM

Got the cab high build primed - a few spots I'm unhappy with on the back of the cab - but keep telling myself that once the bed is on who in god's name is going to see it lol

**jayoldschool** · 08-19-2013, 01:50 PM

Arghhh, I need a pole barn!

I swapped in my new front bed panel, and installed my bed wood flange pieces.

Alan's Classic · 08-20-2013, 10:17 PM

Some of y'all may have already seen this. It's an interview of me with my truck. The guy has a youtube channel that highlights the local shows.

HOOTERS QUICKIE - YouTube

Lugnutz65 · 08-20-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Some of y'all may have already seen this. It's an interview of me with my truck. The guy has a youtube channel that highlights the local shows.

HOOTERS QUICKIE - YouTube

Alan, I like the truck. A lot. Maybe too much. Dash is way cool and I am curious about how you ran the A/C through the firewall. It looks different than others I have seen.

Thanks for sharing.

Jay

Alan's Classic · 08-20-2013, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

Alan, I like the truck. A lot. Maybe too much. Dash is way cool and I am curious about how you ran the A/C through the firewall. It looks different than others I have seen.

Thanks for sharing.

Jay

Thank you sir!! Here is a link to the post in my build.

markeb01 · 08-23-2013, 07:26 PM

Congrats on the interview! Most of us will never share that experience. Very cool indeed!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Some of y'all may have already seen this. It's an interview of me with my truck. The guy has a youtube channel that highlights the local shows.

HOOTERS QUICKIE - YouTube

endlessearth · 08-24-2013, 12:04 AM

Well, I spent several hours over the last few days using CLR and water followed clear wax to bring out the beautiful natural patina on my AZ native 1964. But since I posted those pics in a separate thread lets instead enjoy here a couple pics from today when I was able to enjoy the fruits of my labor and use the truck and my fat tire bike to explore some of the local back roads and trails in preparation for a planned trail ride on horseback this Sunday.

robber grin · 08-24-2013, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by endlessearth

Well, I spent several hours over the last few days using CLR and water followed clear wax to bring out the beautiful natural patina on my AZ native 1964.

endlessearth - you got a fine looking truck and I always enjoy your pictures too!

Thanks for sharing.
Bob

endlessearth · 08-24-2013, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robber grin

endlessearth - you got a fine looking truck and I always enjoy your pictures too!

Thanks for sharing.
Bob

Thanks Man! That means a lot.

ratrod11 · 08-21-2013, 09:55 PM

Purchased, thanks to my beautiful wife! The project begins...

endlessearth · 08-21-2013, 10:08 PM

Many good things start with a beautiful woman.
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markeb01 · 08-23-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ratrod11

Purchased, thanks to my beautiful wife! The project begins...

Good for you! Make sure to take tons of pictures before you turn a wrench so you'll have plenty of "before" pictures.

**joedoh** · 08-21-2013, 10:00 PM

man I love salt flats

08-20-2013, 08:11 AM	#1
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,529	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Not today but over the weekend. Drove about 350 miles on 97 litres of fuel to a car show towing my teardrop trailer. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

08-20-2013, 05:30 PM	#2
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,529	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Short report. Took the Truck and Grizz-Pod to the Retro Rides Gathering '13 the past weekend. Left by 09.00 on Friday morning, got there by 14.00 which included about an hours stpping along the way for coffee and relaxing. At the show, Tim my mate who also drives a '74 Chevy camper truck gave me this rev counter for the truck. Friday night after BBQ this was the view in the camping field. On Saturday Tim was off to do some shopping, on his return he did some maintenance, almost disappearing into the engine bay. I left the show before 2pm on Sunday as I had to detour to pick up a pillar drill I had bought a couple of weeks ago in Buckingham. I had collected some spare seats for Nicola's MX5 which moved into the teardrop once I collected the drill. Who said this truck should not work ? Assembled, cleaned and serviced. Good value at £80.00 I will do a more complete write up with pics when I get time. In the mean time the truck still pleases me. Thanks for checking in. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

08-20-2013, 07:22 PM	#3
66farmer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Plains Oregon Posts: 684	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Nice looking drill press. How much is 80.00 in dollars. I have a question how much is gas in your local area. I do like your truck trailer combo.

08-20-2013, 08:43 PM	#4
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? truck and trailer combo is cool, fun way to travel. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

08-20-2013, 11:31 PM	#5
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Now--I'll have to put new drain slots/holes in.. What are they supposed to look like and if anyone has a picture to display their approximate location-please post it here. This is the front A-Pillar drain.. And-the drain hole/slot above the first side window.. [/QUOTE] Mine only has front drain holes, none at the back.

08-21-2013, 07:53 PM	#9
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,853	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Porterbuilt Tubular trailing arms, pipe notch fab for later install. Out with the old boxed and powder coated originals and in with some tubes that are 1/2" longer to center axle in wheel house. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

08-19-2013, 08:14 AM	#10
robber grin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny Youngwood PA Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today? hemi falcon that some nice work on the gutters! rg

08-19-2013, 01:00 PM	#12
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Wiped it down, dusty from sitting in barn LOL Attached Images __________________ LIFE IS SHORT HAVE FUN

08-19-2013, 01:56 PM	#13
wayno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woolwich Twp, NJ Posts: 445	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the cab high build primed - a few spots I'm unhappy with on the back of the cab - but keep telling myself that once the bed is on who in god's name is going to see it lol Attached Images __________________ 64 Step Side - The Mistress

08-19-2013, 01:50 PM	#14
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,158	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Arghhh, I need a pole barn! I swapped in my new front bed panel, and installed my bed wood flange pieces.

08-24-2013, 12:04 AM	#19
endlessearth Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 373	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Well, I spent several hours over the last few days using CLR and water followed clear wax to bring out the beautiful natural patina on my AZ native 1964. But since I posted those pics in a separate thread lets instead enjoy here a couple pics from today when I was able to enjoy the fruits of my labor and use the truck and my fat tire bike to explore some of the local back roads and trails in preparation for a planned trail ride on horseback this Sunday.

08-21-2013, 09:55 PM	#22
ratrod11 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Roanoke, Va, Posts: 8	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Purchased, thanks to my beautiful wife! The project begins... Attached Images

08-21-2013, 10:08 PM	#23
endlessearth Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 373	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Many good things start with a beautiful woman. Posted via Mobile Device

08-21-2013, 10:00 PM	#25
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,773	Re: What did you do to your truck today? man I love salt flats __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393



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