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

[Grizz1963]

Mad as it seems to some, there are certain jobs that need to be done for various reasons, including making space.

Nicola, her dad, brothers etc were all born in the same village Hoo St Werburgh.

Recently she found out that the local Parish Church had borer beetle/woodworm and the whole wooden floor was being removed and all the pews sold off.

They are claimed to be over 150 years old.

She opted to buy a pew, except when I fetched it, they were about 9 foot long. So I made an executive decision and returned the long bench and managed to buy for the same money a broken 6 foot one, also infested with woodworm, but more useable to us.

The church.



A bit of history.

St. Werburgh was the daughter of King Wulfhere of Mercia, and niece of King Æthelred, his brother and successor. She was born between 640 and 650.

The first church of Hoo St Werburgh may have been built in the reign of the 8th century King Æthelbald of Mercia, though presumably a monastery existed nearby at an earlier time.[3] This, together with land at Hoo All Hallows, is likely to have been placed under the rule of the leading Mercian monastery of Medeshamstede, now known as Peterborough.[4]

A significant, and possibly unique, feature of this ancient parish church are the two Royal hatchments of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. Recently these have been restored and can be viewed in the church.

The Reverend Ferdinando Booth of the same family as Archbishop Lawrence Booth was Vicar here from 1675-1680.

The parish records of 1851 gave the population as 1,065.

As bought.



Note the marks on the sides where "repairs" had been attempted, seemingly with a large hammer. Unfortunately the repairs I planned were going to be functional, rather than restorative.



I had to fill the holes where screws and nails previously resided as they were oversized. Used large, deep reaching screws, and will make plugs from some vintage wood to cover the holes behind the screw heads.



I also suggested removing the central leg as it was nailed into place, with one nail and served little purpose.

Not one to throw it on the fire wood pile, Nicola made me turn it into a candle holder. I made her come to the wood shed and do it herself.



Originally the plan was just repair and use, but it turned into a bit more, as the woodworm poison instructions suggested cleaning varnish off to get better penetration.



Sanded, ready for poison application.



Poison applied, drying out.

Next step will be a few coats of penetrating emulsified wood oil.



And so ended my Saturday.

Sunday was rain, so no bootfairs and we went to Whitstable for a walk about, visiting her brother and awesome fish and chips lunch.

[disasterbus]

Great minds think alike - I have a couple of 'cut 'n' shut' Church pews in my conservatory - rescued from an old church in Balham and cut down into 2 two-seaters.

[flashed]

Those are some pretty nice plates ,Im still trying to collect 1 from each state and I think you are finding more than I am. Im going on vacation up north next week and hope to find a few .I may have a motorcycle one if you want it .

[Ta2Don]

Been a long time since seeing those water transfer stickers...
Did a small bit of research… 1966 Truck tags were orange with black letters and regular car tags were white with red letters...

[flashed]

Can ya'll explain what a water transfer sticker is ,never heard of such things ?

[ibrown50]

I've bought similar things for guitars (fenders and the like) They call them water slide decals, you basically soak them in water and then slide the sticker onto whichever surface its going on

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by ibrown50

I've bought similar things for guitars (fenders and the like) They call them water slide decals, you basically soak them in water and then slide the sticker onto whichever surface its going on

Thanks Ian.

As a kid I realised that the water transfers from model airplanes sat well on drinking glasses, so decorated myself a glass.

They are really cool retro things.

[Grizz1963]

Right..... Hope I do not regret giving these away later if I end up needing them.

I have some 60-66 parts, all good for donor sections to other trucks. There is rust, holes , bodges etc.

THEY WERE TAKEN FROM A 1965 C10





NO.... I did not cut the hole in it.








PLEASE NOTE: These parts are for Collection only, I really do not have time to sit about and wait for couriers.

Please PM your interest.

If they do not go, they will stay on top of the wood shed behind the garage, to be used later.

[uber cool]

Rian, I'll have the passenger side wing if its not too bad at the bottom. I'll even give you a donation for it

[uber cool]

Cheers re the wing ( fender) and pew looks great now

[Ta2Don]

Very nice score on the Pew, great work too!!!

[Grizz1963]

All I can say is that it is Friday afternoon and I am shattered.

Just back from one of the toughest weeks I had in 20 years.

But..... I passed all tests/exams and both practical validations this week.

Off to Copenhagen for work on Monday morning early.

Very pleased and thankful that I was given this job, even though it is always going to be tough.

[markeb01]

Compliments on passing your exams and becoming certified. The job may get easier with time and familiarity. At least it's nice having employment when that can be a challenge to obtain when the economy is having difficulty.

The pew is going to be a nice addition!

[Palf70Step]

Congrats on getting thru everything at work. Like Mark says, it may mellow after a while. Hope ya enjoy the challenge.

[flashed]

Congrats ,I knew you could do it ,continyed success will be my wish for you .

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by markeb01

Compliments on passing your exams and becoming certified. The job may get easier with time and familiarity. At least it's nice having employment when that can be a challenge to obtain when the economy is having difficulty.

The pew is going to be a nice addition!

Good morning Mark,

Thank you for the reply.

You are right about the job getting easier, I have done this job for the last 24 years and love what I do.


Even though I was doing well at my last job, and could have carried on there indefinitely (my boss and his bos actually told me the door was open if I wanted to return) I also knew the last four years never stretched me, and just cruising was not good for my mind.

I feel very honoured to have been seen as worthy to be offered this job, especially looking the calibre of people who were in my class from Denmark, Germany and the UK. I look up to every one of them, and it seems they were doing the same to me

The stretch in the new job is what appeals to me.

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Congrats on getting thru everything at work. Like Mark says, it may mellow after a while. Hope ya enjoy the challenge.

Exactly what I plan to do. Enjoy and rise to the new challenge.

Originally Posted by flashed

Congrats ,I knew you could do it ,continyed success will be my wish for you .

That is a great wish, and pretty much all I could wish for.

I think the new job and environment will certainly do my soul and spirit the world of good.

[Grizz1963]

My coolest "retro-tat" addition for the truck yet, arrived this week.

If you do not "get it" with this one, don't worry.

Can't wait to get my truck back to the point where I can fit it to the drivers quarter window.



Funny how the little details can sometimes excite us the most.

[Ta2Don]

Congrats on getting through all the new job stuff!!!

Diggin' the sticker mate!

Lookin' forward to your updates from Denmark...

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Congrats on getting through all the new job stuff!!!

Diggin' the sticker mate!

Lookin' forward to your updates from Denmark...

Suspect Denmark will be very clinical and clean mate.

If I do see anything interesting, I will report.

Had to go to the Post Office this morning to pick up a parcel as it could not be delivered through the letter slot in the front door.

Posted in Kansas........ Thanks Jeff Scheu !!

Another random act of kindness. The world rocks !!

Some cool Kansas plates, designs, none of which I have. And a pair of super cool T-Shrts for Nicola and I. This from a guy I never met, but who enjoys my Garage Journal thread updates. Again makes me feel both humble and human.

[flashed]

WOW ,here I am on this side of the pond looking for those plates and you are getting some ,enjoy .Im on vacation and hunting plates as I travel and having no luck but half the fun is in the hunt .

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by flashed

WOW ,here I am on this side of the pond looking for those plates and you are getting some ,enjoy .Im on vacation and hunting plates as I travel and having no luck but half the fun is in the hunt .

That is so true.

The hunt is a huge part for me, as well as the friendships forged through the plates.

[Grizz1963]

Well, Denmark was hard work, but I got to realise I have joined an incredibly focussed, capable and driven team with one mission only. To win at what we do.
Americans, Brits, Germans, and a variety of Nordics make for an amazing European, team, led by a fearless, spirited and driven Chinese American. I am honoured to be included with them.
My primary training, preparation is now complete and thankfully I passed all the tests, exams, and practical validations we need to do in order to be released to start working and "learning" So Monday it starts for real.

Every now and then stuff happens that makes my heart smile.

I have always loved these cab mounted spot lights.

This week a member on www.67-72chevytrucks.com offered one on the Pay it Forward thread.

I saw it advertised but thought I would leave it alone, even though it's one of those things I could never justify myself to pull the trigger on.

Then mate Martin and Don suggested I ask for it as it will suit the style of my truck as I am building it.

So a quick message from Ta2Don to Jonathan and agreement that I would PayPal the postage to get it to Donz place for collection in October when we do our road trip means my truck will be getting a period correct spotlight.



Weirdly, last night another PM on the same thread to Pappyx3! Resulted in another great score for the truck.

I had previously managed to buy an ashtray front from the U.S., but never managed to get hold of a Bakelite handle for it.

Especially in the UK where spares just are not available........ Think Rocking Horse Poop.

Anyway, Frank will be posting the ashtray to Don as well.

And I am happy as a happy guy.

[clemdaddy]

all the pieces are falling into place. congratulations on the job challenge, helps you keep the edge. and congratulations on the rare parts, helps build the truck you want... i am so looking forward to october.
and your martin, he's right as rain.

[Grizz1963]

Spent 25 minutes on the phone with a less than bright British Airways helpdesk assistant tonight
Found out that to bring back a 2 meter ski bag, will cost me an extra £65 which is probably less than shipping to the UK.

I also called Mar-K in Oklahoma City and spoke to the lovely Vicky about buying the side trims and the possibility of a small factory tour for Martin and me.

Due to Health and Safety the tour in not possible, unless one of you guys out there knows someone who knows someone, who can get us a small tour.

Collection for cash is possible at the factory though, so now just need to wait for a 10% discount day between now and October. Any discount on the $482.00 for the trims, will be welcome.

[ibrown50]

I got t-boned by a 17 year old driver on Wednesday so had to ring insurance, hire car etc etc, I must say I have found the term "help desk" to be a little mid-leading