GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project~”

[Grizz1963]

More walkabout photos








Love these, protective grids around trees.



A bit of art.





Rochester Marina on the Medway river.



Street poet.



And spotted, on a traffic control post.




And finally......

Death in the streets.




Weekend over.....

[Grizz1963]

More dripfeeding our passions....




The last few days have been unseasonably warm.
I see my plum tree in bloom outside.
And over the road.....





RIGHT

RIDDLE TIME.


Mickey brought this over tonight, for me to hang on the wall.

He says it is Porsche, I have no idea.

So answers on a postcard or reply on here......

What is it, or could it be from.

Bottom view.



Quite shallow.



Yes it is.




Top view.





And the angry sky tonight, looking over toward Essex.

[Grizz1963]

My good friend Stas and I were having a loooong chat on WhatsApp today.

Stas who lives in Siberia with his wife Katya (famous in her own right) and two kids, was alone today because he had just sent them off to China on holiday with his in laws.

Yesterday they did what comes naturally and went to watch some local races.


Pics are all you need.



Stas today.

































The race drivers also take the kids for rides on the track, and encouragemgrass roots interest.

Stas’ son Rotislav getting a turn.












That’s all.

[Grizz1963]

Some more, sorry I did fall asleep.

Walking around town, this is what the dogs see.











Harbour.






Possibly my favourite shot of the day.



After our picnic on the harbour wall, we went home via Faversham to Mate Neil who was building an extension to his garage, and I got him to pull down one of the two little Turbos he will be fitting to his Chrysler Valiant V8 when he gets to that point.

A happy man for sure.




Lastly, back home, it seems the season is changing at last, flowers, blooms, green shoots and a multitude of birds in the garden.

This makes me happy for sure.




Looking forward to some Blazer time this weekend.

[Palf70Step]

Been there, done that. Looking back, I wonder what was in that tequila?

Good show for Prozac!

[Palf70Step]

That should beef up Prozac just a bit.

[Hammered 77]

Rian if you put one of those in Prozac, you had better but some stock in a tire company

Rick

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

That should beef up Prozac just a bit.

Originally Posted by Hammered 77

Rian if you put one of those in Prozac, you had better but some stock in a tire company

Rick

You guys are pretty optimistic.

Not to forget, funny




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 with it loose like that. Have you checked it with a Volt meter? Maybe your gauge just went kaput.

[Wikid61]

The alternator has a shaft running through it. On the backside you will find that raised area, si? Whilst motor is running take care in placing a good wide blade screwdriver blade up against raised area and feel for a magnetic pull. The stronger the pull the better the unit is working. Of course a real tester should follow up this 1st step. How bright the headlamps?

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

It still should charge with it loose like that. Have you checked it with a Volt meter? Maybe your gauge just went kaput.

Originally Posted by Wikid61

The alternator has a shaft running through it. On the backside you will find that raised area, si? Whilst motor is running take care in placing a good wide blade screwdriver blade up against raised area and feel for a magnetic pull. The stronger the pull the better the unit is working. Of course a real tester should follow up this 1st step. How bright the headlamps?

Thank you gents.

Will try get to it today.




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!....Now that you're dead who get the Blazer?

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Nice!....Now that you're dead who get the Blazer?

LOL.

Not sure anyone would really be interested in having the Blazer.

[Grizz1963]

More random pics.

Shared with me by a friend.

And no, nothing for sale, secret location and the rest.













Meanwhile, back in St Louis, Dennis’ son’s house is taking shape.

Underfloor heating, electricity and plumbing going in.




Studwork for both floors going in, my favourite truck in the background.



And while the weather sucks, he continues to build signage for the gas station.







And the Blazer headed home late Sunday afternoon.

Never bought gas.... honest.

[flashed]

That looks like fun and I hate snow , willing to make an exception though.

[Palf70Step]

Been a LONG time since I have done snow/ice racing (legal or otherwise).

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by flashed

That looks like fun and I hate snow , willing to make an exception though.

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Been a LONG time since I have done snow/ice racing (legal or otherwise).

I think most of us would enjoy this sort of thing



Some more random pics from last weekend.

Spent all of Saturday with a lady who happens to live 2.3 miles from me.

Weird ehh?

We went to Whitstable, packed a picnic and ignored our phone, except for using the camera.

Wrapped in three layers at Whitstable



At a really nice vintage fair, some ideas to steal.

Mobile bar.











Village living.










More in a bit.

[Palf70Step]

Turtles look kool. I get so tired seeing your yard Rain. So much nice stuff to care for. Beautiful!

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Turtles look kool. I get so tired seeing your yard Rain. So much nice stuff to care for. Beautiful!

Morning Bill,

As mentioned elsewhere, to me it certainly is therapeutic so no chore.



Drove the Blazer yesterday....... Took Sally up to the farm in it, then cooked her dinner, BBQ.



Off to a Breakfast meet now in the Blazer.


Summer is coming.


And sooooooon enough I will be landing in Denver, Colorado and heading down to St Louis, and then up to Iowa, Illinois and Arkansas to name a few.


Craig and I do hope to meet some or any guys on here, along the way.

[Grizz1963]

Well, you all know there is a lot of randomness in my posts, usually no rhyme or reason.

Took the Blazer out for a nice drive yesterday, and took Sally along.

She drives a modern daily, a Corsa, so typically well planted, secure suspension, her comment was “It is rather wafty the way it cruises like a ship”

Made me chuckle.

I do enjoy taking pics of this truck Sally seemed to be in on it all.







Wind was pumping......




I do love this truck as well, differently, but just like Prozac, it makes me happy.

I actually have spontaneous laughs.



We ended up on the farm on the way home and Sally tried a selfie with both of us, so I had to photobomb it with my eternally present camera.



Back home I rewarded her for putting up with me, and also for having told me a couple of times the last three weeks to get my finger out when summer comes and start working on my ‘66 C10 bodywork in order to restart all I let go of three years ago when Nicola left.
Our divorce came through last week as well, after the courts had lost our paperwork previously.
So my life can now get back on track, a different track, but a track nonetheless

First BBQ of the year.




Steak and Sausage supplies by Thörsten from Germany, chicken and pointed peppers and coleslaw from Aldi.

It was a good one.



For desert, Sally made us bananas with chocolate buttons slipped into sliced gaps, wrapped in foil, put on the slow side of the fire, and after 15 minutes, served with squirt cream.

Sublime.



And HARLEY STARWALKER.




Sunday report and photos to follow.

[Grizz1963]

Friday after a stiff work week, I had Sally over for dinner.

She arrived with a gift.

2019 Road trip T-shirt.



Five states we should be hitting



Random car park pic.



I also got a message from Big Mike, a guy I met years ago, offering me a couple of chairs to recommission.

Of course I had to say yes.....

Delivery scheduled for late Sunday.





Saturday Sally and I spent some time together and also had lunch, Turkish.

£11.00 included two coffees.





Sunday was NSRA Swapmeet

Looking forward to it.

[Grizz1963]

Sunday.

NSRA SWAPMEET

@CraigRK, and his son Kyle picked me up at 08.00 and we were off in search of tut and bargains.



On the way there....














Gasser style Ford.







More to come.

[Grizz1963]

Random pics from around the Swapmeet.

Toooo much stuff to see.








Real oddity, electric motorcycle £400.00

This is a real factory bike.

The Can-Am behind it was £1500.00 a good looking item.



Anglia.

[Grizz1963]

Cock shot.



Immaculate 1000cc custom.





Possibly one of my favourite items all day.

Price was steep for my taste, but I love it all.

Note the different attachments this guy had for his prosthetic






Famous in their own lunch times.

Dez Stringer of Stringer Fabrication, and Kev From Wales aka KFW.

And yes, that is a complete stepside bed on the roof of the VW Passat.











More to come

[Grizz1963]

Plymouth, one of my personal WANT cars.



Kyle, being a 17 year old, is constantly growing, so food is paramount.....

At least he looked after us too.

Hot, cinnamon donuts were perfect in the chill of the day.



Cock shot truck.





Loads of stuff not photographed.

But pretty certain you get the drift.

Great seeing good, and old friends.