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Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21

grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 grizz @grizz
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	Dec 19, 2013 18:32:47 GMT Mike said: Dec 18, 2013 19:37:13 GMT grizz said: Hey Rian, just wondered why you welded the wheels next to the leg, rather than under it? Not a criticism, just curious. Hi Mike, hope you are well. Nearly called you with a top secret project recently....... Good observation. Placement of wheels was done to prevent the thing falling over if a wheel snagged something when pushing or pulling the compressor about. Without wheels the height from its standard feet to top is 960mm so adding 120mm under the feet would be like feeding me six tall beers and putting me on stilletto heeled safety boots...... An accident waiting to happen. I hope that pushing the wheels as wide as possible will aid stability when moving it about. Which will happen often as it will live inside the garage from now on. WRT the welds. Although the job is not complete, as weather and being alone last night stopped me working. I will be attempting to lay it on its side when I have help available to get it back up again. To weld the under side. I did however grind both the plates and existing feet to create a small valley into which I could weld, followed by a wide run over the top, stitching it all together. I believe it should hold as it is, but prefer the "belt and braces" approach.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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adcoupe Part of things Posts: 400	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 adcoupe @adcoupe
	Dec 19, 2013 20:17:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Here is where the rev counter on mine is mounted. Sorry about the quality of the pics. Cheers AD
	old fords never die, they just get faster!!

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adcoupe Part of things Posts: 400	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 adcoupe @adcoupe
	Dec 19, 2013 20:18:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I notice we have different clusters as well. Do you know why? is it just a year change?
	old fords never die, they just get faster!!

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 grizz @grizz
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	Dec 19, 2013 20:18:44 GMT adcoupe said: I notice we have different clusters as well. Do you know why? is it just a year change? I am not sure, but you are probably right. 63 was a big change year.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 grizz @grizz
	Dec 21, 2013 0:02:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Fish and chips for dinner, then a long evening discussion of cars, bikes and trucks with Martin who came over...... We also Skype called Ta2Don in Arkansas to share our dinners with him, followed by a lengthy Skype Mobile chat with Kieth in Tulsa to discuss the merits of cutting the BBW metalwork out of a cab and mailing it to the UK, as Martin has Big Back Window envy and desperately wants to convert his truck to BBW. Just when I thought it was safe and he was going home, he started to challenge me about what I will be doing with the rust on my truck, which panels to buy etc. "Come lets go see your cab corners, they must be rotten" he said, "Not at all" said I..... famous last words. In the end we went down to the garage just after 22.00 to spend another hour there. This is always time well spent of course. Garage time with Buddies. Cab corners were fine (told you so) as were the sills and a variety of other parts of the sheet metal. I also started poking into the passenger fender inner mount..... OOOPPS.... rust, but repairable. If I could find a complete 66 passenger door, I would be happy to fit it, but as it is realistically not going to happen, the solution will be to cut and weld plate in on the door bottom, or to order in a patch panel. Then we dug out some Blue Dots I wanted to give to Martin for his tail lights, as I had a spare pair, bought years ago. I will be fitting a pair to my tail lights later. At this point Martin discovered my MGA Grille and also the World War 2 Ambulance spotlight I bought for a lucky 50p at a bootfair this year, and offered it up to the Drivers side A-Pillar..... PERFECT FIT !! And the door still opens. So Martin has now created even more havoc in my life, as I quite like the look. Laughing like a mad man, as he knew he was creating havoc in my mind. Opinions Midnight here on a Friday night, so bed time I guess.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 grizz @grizz
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	Thanks to Martin putting ideas in my head, I spent quite a few hours today with this view. The view did actually make me smile a few times, looking at the woodwork shed, and thinking I was really lucky to have a wife who has encouraged me to create these spaces where I can work and play. Next up I completely dismantled the search light and started to polish the bits. Being rather old meant that the degeneration and much stuck to it is quite significant. I started polishing by hand but after about 45 minutes realized this was going to be a machine job. Just this bezel ring took well over an hour, and had me using my favourite bad words. Now you could see the before and after difference. At this point I did wonder why I had even started this or why I would want to finish the job. Unfortunately the buffer is quite small, and easily stopped by pressure from the work piece, so it was slowly slowly... Quite a lot of pitting, but I will look for a decent wax polish. And the under side. The rest will get polished tomorrow or the next day, and then reassembled. That was all for today. Looking forward to finishing it, and dummy fitting it, hopefully it will work out.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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jpsmit Posted a lot Posts: 1,274	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 jpsmit @jpsmit
	Dec 22, 2013 0:26:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	looks nice though - and just the right patina left


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bazzateer Posted a lot Imping along sans Vogue Posts: 3,653	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 bazzateer @bazzateer
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	Hi Rian, Loving the spotlight! When you run the compressor can you video it for us? I'm expecting it to go walk-about on those wheels!
	1968 Singer Chamois Sport 1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport 1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2 1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome 2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily) 2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily) 2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 grizz @grizz
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	Dec 22, 2013 0:26:20 GMT jpsmit said: looks nice though - and just the right patina left Thank you. I think you are right about the patina. I would prefer it to be in better condition. But it is almost there. Unfortunately the bezel has two 10mm cracks on it.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 grizz @grizz
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	Dec 22, 2013 6:55:42 GMT bazzateer said: Hi Rian, Loving the spotlight! When you run the compressor can you video it for us? I'm expecting it to go walk-about on those wheels! Baz Baz Baz .......ye of little faith. Will have to go make a video for you later.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 grizz @grizz
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	Dec 22, 2013 8:37:34 GMT grizz said: Dec 22, 2013 6:55:42 GMT bazzateer said: Hi Rian, Loving the spotlight! When you run the compressor can you video it for us? I'm expecting it to go walk-about on those wheels! Baz Baz Baz .......ye of little faith. Will have to go make a video for you later. There you go mate. Really quiet and stationary.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 grizz @grizz
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	Carried on with the last few pieces of the light today. Finished the machine polishing, then carried on hand polishing it all, followed by reassembling it all. Found a patent number on the support arm, also ended up polishing off the chrome on it, which came off really easily, leaving a solid brass arm. Finished light against the cab for detail. Proposed position for the light on the truck. So quite a lot of time spent getting this light from before to now and I must say, the wear on it actually appeals to me.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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adcoupe Part of things Posts: 400	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 adcoupe @adcoupe
	Dec 22, 2013 20:55:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looking good, Like it with the arm in brass.
	old fords never die, they just get faster!!

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fannywhacker Part of things Posts: 616	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 fannywhacker @bigbadad
	Dec 22, 2013 22:00:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've used EMS panels before. They fitted where they touched. Don't know if they are better or worse than other repro panels. I spose I'd use them again www.emsautomotive.com/


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Copey Posted a lot Posts: 2,845	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 Copey @copey
	Dec 22, 2013 22:08:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	mobile compressor is a great idea!! the larger ones can be heavy buggers!! also love the search light!! looks well all polished up will suit the truck well!!
	1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire GLSi with 2.0 Zetec 1985 Ford Capri 3.0 (was a 2.0 Laser originally)

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 grizz @grizz
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	Dec 22, 2013 20:55:18 GMT adcoupe said: Looking good, Like it with the arm in brass. Thanks Adrian, I think it will be staying like that.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 grizz @grizz
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	Dec 22, 2013 22:00:54 GMT fannywhacker said: I've used EMS panels before. They fitted where they touched. Don't know if they are better or worse than other repro panels. I spose I'd use them again www.emsautomotive.com/ Thanks for the tip, will take look at their site in a bit, also seems from the American sites I go on that Top Banana are tops.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 grizz @grizz
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	Dec 22, 2013 22:08:54 GMT Copey said: mobile compressor is a great idea!! the larger ones can be heavy buggers!! also love the search light!! looks well all polished up will suit the truck well!! Hey Copey, long time !! This compressor is a three man job, so the wheels are a sensible mod for me. Nice thing about this light is that it does not need the large hole that traditional search lights need.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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Copey Posted a lot Posts: 2,845	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 Copey @copey
	Dec 22, 2013 22:23:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	aye, its been a while mate! how are you anyway? n sounds like both mods are goin to be a success then
	1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire GLSi with 2.0 Zetec 1985 Ford Capri 3.0 (was a 2.0 Laser originally)

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s 66 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside - BRICKIN’ IT 27/12/21 grizz @grizz
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	My buddy Don, over in Searcy, Arkansas is a Tattoo artist and a bit of a cigar smoker, and asked me to turn him an ashtray for his Cigars. He also has this truck: 67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=533920 Motivation and inspiration Lump of wood made round..... High speed shaping..... Digging deeper...... One large Cigar Ashtray with stubbing block ready for packing and posting. Hope you like it Don.
	Last Edit: Dec 25, 2013 17:50:29 GMT by grizz 1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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