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Jun 25, 2013 21:31:14 GMT
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Went through all the paperwork in the substantial file the truck has generated over the last 9 years since it came into the UK. About £5000 spent on it by various owners shows that this hobby is not too cheap. It also tells me why the truck feels as good as it does mechanically. Cosmetically it will get sorted over time as finances allow, as the purchase price took the whole budget, but the truck needs no work right now, except for the headlights which refused to work the day after its MOT roadworthyness test. Typical of these old cars. I found a copy of the original California title.  Also made sure I got the trucks security sorted.  When I bought the truck it was obvious that there is no spare wheel. So the stud pattern is 6 x 140 pcd, so that should be the same as most Japanese 6 stud rims. Next job is to find a spare to throw in the back for long trips.  So today I did a few things after I got in from work. I had some spare keys cut, as I only got one set..... typically one works, and one does not.  Then I went down to the garage and got the truck outside, to clean the bed and prep it for paint. It will stay like this until I can afford to change it all to a wood strip and steel bed. One of the things I noted when I bought the truck was that whoever did some of the mods in the past, had a very heavy hand. Some Auto Meter gauges have been fitted, two into the original instrument pod, possibly cutting the holes with C4 plastique explosive or a hammer and chisel. The bottom has also been covered with a piece of ally that seems to be glued on there with super glue.   Loads of cracks in the plastic everywhere you look. Another replacement later type job.  The modern Radio/CD player seems to have been fitted by a mad Badger with a meat cleaver. Note the edges...... WHY, Why Why can people not do stuff right or just leave it alone if they have no bloody clue?  Then after vacuum cleaning the inside, I turned my attention to the load body. Plywood, sealed on both sides is better than nothing, but one day when I have some spare cash I will replace the bed with strips and either stainless, painted or chromed strips. I spend about 90 minutes with a sharp scribe, hacksaw blade and the short end of my garage vacuum cleaner and a brush cleaning it up. There is also a very nice rubber bedliner which I have removed till I have painted the bed and it has dried.  Last pic is a shot of the old inboard fuel tank behind the seat....... cut open and painted to make some neat packing and storage space. Maybe I will also carpet it, or remove it at some point, for now it is perfect.  Parked up outside the garage, a nice view that makes my heart smile.  Possibly my favourite photo of the truck so far, sent to me by Rob, the previous owner.  |
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Jun 26, 2013 21:34:28 GMT
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I have been looking for a Jerry can to use as a reserve to my fuel tank..... Tonight I realized that I have the perfect jerry can, I bought it for about £5 at a boot fair last year, just coz I liked it. Whatcha think ??  Now just need to find a decent steel trunk for the rear. |
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Jun 28, 2013 11:05:00 GMT
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With the New Grizz Redneck Express truck, I want to increase my fuel capacity (well, at least create a decent backup) I want to take a 20 litre steel boat petrol tank and change the neck on it, and make a jerry can for the truck. I am not sure I want to plumb it into the system, rather have it loose so that it does not take up space in the rear when not needed. However, at times like taking the truck and Grizz-Pod to the Gathering, it would be nice to have some backup fuel stashed in something other than a plastic Jerry can. I would be cutting out the existing filler and replacing with a slightly taller one (yes, safely) Any leads, views, opinions and advice, or petrol tanks appreciated. Something like this......  |
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Jun 28, 2013 11:40:54 GMT
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Jun 28, 2013 12:16:33 GMT
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Good call Joe, but too pedrestrian and safe for me  I can get them for cheap, free etc, but specifically want something a bit different. Cutting and welding a closed container for me always goes with filling it to the top, or where I want to cut/weld it with petrol (water) displacing any potential residual gas or chemicals. |
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Jun 28, 2013 12:22:01 GMT
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Good call Joe, but too pedrestrian and safe for me I thought that maybe the case lol |
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Jun 28, 2013 19:33:59 GMT
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Got these in the post today from Barney, along with a January 2010 copy of a Hot Rod magazine with a pic of the truck at the 1066 get together being used as a stage for the drummer on the Memphis Flyers Rockabilly band, anyone tell me what they are for ?   Then I pulled this cushion out of a cupboard. Bought it in South Africa in April. For the Non-Afrikaans speakers out there, Braaivleis means BBQ. Years ago there was a Chevrolet advertisement that had the line Braavleis, Rugby, Sunny Skies and Chevrolet. 1974 Vintage advertising. So this is for the truck and teardrop.  Looking forward to having the weekend to play with and get to know the truck a bit better. |
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Last Edit: Jun 28, 2013 19:35:49 GMT by grizz
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drdick
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Jun 28, 2013 21:48:07 GMT
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Love the truck! The wheels are 6 x 5.5", this may be almost the same as 6 x 140mm but it makes a difference to me and the guy that drew the original drawing!  |
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Last Edit: Jun 29, 2013 6:52:33 GMT by drdick
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Jun 30, 2013 22:01:25 GMT
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Sunday evening 23.00 here in the United Kingdom. Great weather all weekend, got some stuff done to the truck as well. Firstly, went out shopping in it yesterday with Nicola who still refuses to drive it, but I live in hope. She seemed to enjoy herself all day, sitting up like a Meerkat on speed. Back home I had a few bits of cosmetic work planned, also a few pics to take to show the relocated fuel tank. Fuel filler sensibly placed inside, but on the side of the bed, with cap halfway up the side.  No idea what this tank came from, but it fits just right. Also note the rear lowering blocks.  Next job was to clean up and repaint the rear bumper. I also removed the American trailer plug unit, to be replaced with a European one.  And while I was out back and under I thought it sensible to try use a jack to push the rear bumper back into shape.  Dully masked up all the bumper after removing the rear number plate.  Result.  While waiting for the pant to dry, I played with my extendable flagpole, as we have an American car show locally on the 4th July.  The next job I started at about 11.30 today, after bootfair etc. Nicola had suggested that I go and T-Cut (mildly abbrassive polish to remove oxidized paint) the truck after washing it yesterday. Started with paint on the flat surfaces that looked like this......  Did a whole load of this.....twice.   Ended up with this.  I then went back to the house for a cuppa tea, a sandwich and to research the engine bays in these trucks. It seems most are black. My truck has so muuch over spray, it needed to be sorted sooner than later. So out came all my old painting sheets....masking tape and soon the front end looked like this, after a lot of cleaning surfaces etc.  This is the extent of the overspray, which is something I hate. Just shows shoddy preparation.  Ended here....  Done !! Result??  After this we went up to the farm to take a few photos. I will post them up if anyone is interested. |
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Mike
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Jun 30, 2013 22:16:48 GMT
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Much better! Little jobs that have a good visual result are always good.
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Jun 30, 2013 22:24:51 GMT
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Last Edit: Feb 3, 2016 23:01:32 GMT by grizz
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Jun 30, 2013 23:06:52 GMT
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I found that RSA Chev advert funny.
In Australia, we had
Before I was born of course, but you still hear older peeps mention it.
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Paul Y
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Fairly certain that izuzu Trooper has the same stud pattern if you are looking for a spare.
Nice truck, looking at joining the C10 club later in the year.
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Fairly certain that izuzu Trooper has the same stud pattern if you are looking for a spare. Nice truck, looking at joining the C10 club later in the year. P  ? Go on, tell me more. PM me if you want to chat on the phone etc |
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jjp666
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'Currently RETRO-LESS....... Watch this space.' does this not count then!!  |
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In the ongoing introduction to the truck and all its woe's Because I post on a variety of forums, from trains, planes and automobiles to teardrop trailers, so stuff may not be of interest to all, but I cannot write entries for every forum, so here goes. Tonight I am posting the main dings and dents to the trim. Right, some idiot, at some point had obviously locked themselves out of the truck, and then proceeded to try enter through the quarter light with the help of a crowbar. With the repaint 9 years ago the mirror was relocated and the holes filled with chewing gum, maybe.... The quarterlight rubber seals as rotten too, fortunately the front and rear screen seals are good.  Next up, passenger door flipped open by wind and put a crease all the way down, taking the shiny trim with it. Not particularly repairable in my book.  Front spear passenger side.  Passenger side door and cab trim.  Fleetside rear passenger side. Inbetween the trim there used to a sticker and some idiot removed it with a screwdriver or knife, damaging the paint. You can see how the paint has been damaged.   Driver side, some of the trim had been bent over and pushed back.  Front grille had been struck at some point over the second "E" and repaired with a ballpein hammer. The grille is very scratched from some "attention" it had been given in the past.  There is rust on the trailing edges of the fenders that needs repairing and a variety of other bits to be fixed when the paint gets done. More later. |
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'Currently RETRO-LESS....... Watch this space.' does this not count then!! Need to change that some time. |
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With the New Grizz Redneck Express truck, I want to increase my fuel capacity (well, at least create a decent backup) I want to take a 20 litre steel boat petrol tank and change the neck on it, and make a jerry can for the truck. I am not sure I want to plumb it into the system, rather have it loose so that it does not take up space in the rear when not needed. However, at times like taking the truck and Grizz-Pod to the Gathering, it would be nice to have some backup fuel stashed in something other than a plastic Jerry can. I would be cutting out the existing filler and replacing with a slightly taller one (yes, safely) Any leads, views, opinions and advice, or petrol tanks appreciated. Something like this...... if you want something a wee bit different try a milk churn , seen it done a few times back in the day |
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93fxdl
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Bit hot rod but how about a beer barrel? Couple of other ideas, stealth tank hidden under floor and plumbed into existing system to auto fill and manually switch on or a section of a truck box partitioned as a tank.
Ttfn Glenn
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