GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Grizz1963 · 08-14-2022, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Normally I am traveling in the northeast when your here. Have to see where the boss has me this time you are here. It would be nice to meet-up with the infamous Grizz!

That would be good Bill.

Currently no plans except to try go to Iowa to see Ray who has Terminal Pancreatic cancer.

Grizz1963 · 08-16-2022, 04:56 PM

Postman knocked, no signature needed.

New Slave cylinder

Got fitted tonight, bled the system…….

All good.

Clutch worked.

I also set up the handbrake and made sure it is up to MOT Standard.

Locking nuts ensure a decent handbrake.

Job done.

Grizz1963 · 08-16-2022, 05:07 PM

Who remembers this far back??

On delivery, cleaning and bleaching it became apparent that the bonnet/hood has some old damage.

So a plan was hatched, to buy some covering stickers via a member on here, who is most welcome to make himself known, he has been involved in previous builds.

Too many choices, but in the end I committed to one.

This will only happen after a successful MOT test.

Looking forward to it.

Grizz1963 · 08-16-2022, 05:15 PM

Seems true…….

Another role in film.

Certainly beats getting broken for parts.

Glad I managed to help rescue it.

Grizz1963 · 08-17-2022, 03:38 AM

Checked in on the flight.

Now we just need the rest of the process to go reasonably smoothly, get my butt in a seat and get to St Louis

Then relax.

Grizz1963 · 08-17-2022, 04:20 AM

Another small job was to refit the hood/bonnet last night.

I am really impressed with the fit of everything as it came together.

John and I had a few good chuckles while assembling it.

Nice tight fit.

And the two of us actually gloating and wondering what else we could do.

Celebrate sounded like a good idea.

And a short video of the first time I tried the clutch and brakes out.

VIDEO:

https://youtu.be/JrLxGl6EZAs

A short road test is also planned for today over on the farm road.

More later, hopefully.

Thanks for checking in.

Grizz1963 · 08-17-2022, 10:56 AM

FIRST SHAKEDOWN ROADTEST

Took it to the farm for a first shakedown run.

It is light, skittish and the front end tracking etc all need proper setting.

However, being as light as it is, this thing feels plenty fast, a bit of Sh!t off a shovel brisk.

VIDEO:

https://youtu.be/RXpSpILkwuU

I am really pleased with it at this point.

A few more bits to complete, then MOT

I must be honest, I would have loved to hear my dad’s comments on this, both seeing it and driving it.

08-16-2022, 04:56 PM	#2
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,487	Re: GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck Postman knocked, no signature needed. New Slave cylinder Got fitted tonight, bled the system……. All good. Clutch worked. I also set up the handbrake and made sure it is up to MOT Standard. Locking nuts ensure a decent handbrake. Job done. __________________ 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.

08-16-2022, 05:07 PM	#3
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,487	Re: GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck Who remembers this far back?? On delivery, cleaning and bleaching it became apparent that the bonnet/hood has some old damage. So a plan was hatched, to buy some covering stickers via a member on here, who is most welcome to make himself known, he has been involved in previous builds. Too many choices, but in the end I committed to one. This will only happen after a successful MOT test. Looking forward to it. __________________ 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.

08-16-2022, 05:15 PM	#4
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,487	Re: GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck Seems true……. Another role in film. Certainly beats getting broken for parts. Glad I managed to help rescue it. __________________ 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.

08-17-2022, 03:38 AM	#5
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,487	Re: GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck Checked in on the flight. Now we just need the rest of the process to go reasonably smoothly, get my butt in a seat and get to St Louis Then relax. __________________ 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.

08-17-2022, 04:20 AM	#6
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,487	Re: GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck Another small job was to refit the hood/bonnet last night. I am really impressed with the fit of everything as it came together. John and I had a few good chuckles while assembling it. Nice tight fit. And the two of us actually gloating and wondering what else we could do. Celebrate sounded like a good idea. And a short video of the first time I tried the clutch and brakes out. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/JrLxGl6EZAs A short road test is also planned for today over on the farm road. More later, hopefully. 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.

08-17-2022, 10:56 AM	#7
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,487	Re: GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck FIRST SHAKEDOWN ROADTEST Took it to the farm for a first shakedown run. It is light, skittish and the front end tracking etc all need proper setting. However, being as light as it is, this thing feels plenty fast, a bit of Sh!t off a shovel brisk. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/RXpSpILkwuU I am really pleased with it at this point. A few more bits to complete, then MOT I must be honest, I would have loved to hear my dad’s comments on this, both seeing it and driving it. __________________ 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.



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