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. P  ? Go on, tell me more. PM me if you want to chat on the phone etc Without highjacking.... Been without a proper car for a number of years and actually need a PU to use in the renovation of our home (my excuse with SWMBO and it worked!) So, Been looking at a number of trucks both here, and in the US. The result being that I 'should' be the proud owner of a slightly used C10 once I can find one that meets my requirements. No tearing rush, has to be the correct one but 'need' to have it safely in its new home before October, hence my joinging the C10 club comment. Really like where you are going with your truck Grizz, looking forward to the next updates. P. |
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Googlefu is saying the truck should be 6x139.7: www.ebay.co.uk/sch/I.html?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.X6x139.7&_nkw=6x139.7&_sacat=0&_from=R40So something like this should fit as a spare: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mitsubishi-L200-Animal-wheel-and-tyre-/330950479493?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item4d0e2f8e85Chevrolet Blazer - 6 x 139.7 Chevrolet Tahoe - 6 x 139.7 Ford Explorer - 6 x 139.7 Ford Maverick - 6 x 139.7 Ford Maverick - 6 x 139.7 Isuzu Combi Van - 6 x 139.7 Isuzu Midi - 6 x 139.7 Isuzu Pick Up - 6 x 139.7 Isuzu Trooper - 6 x 139.7 Mitsubishi Galopper - 6 x 139.7 Mitsubishi L200, L300 - 6 x 139.7 Mitsubishi Pajero - 6 x 139.7 Mitsubishi Shogun - 6 x 139.7 Mitsubishi L200, L300 - 6 x 139.7 Mitsubishi Pajero, Shogun - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Pathfinder - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Patrol - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Patrol - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Patrol GR - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Pick - Up - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Safari - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Terrano - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Terrano II - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Urvan - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Terrano 2 - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Terrano - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Patrol, Pathfinder - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Patrol GR - 6 x 139.7 Opel Bedford KTS/Campo - 6 x 139.7 Opel Frontera - 6 x 139.7 Opel Monterey - 6 x 139.7 Ssang Yong Korando - 6 x 139.7 Ssang Yong Musso - 6 x 139.7 Toyota Hi - Ace 4x4 - 6 x 139.7 Toyota Hi - Lux - 6 x 139.7 Toyota Land Cruiser - 6 x 139.7 Volkswagen Taro 4x4 - 6 x 139.7 |
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Last Edit: Jul 3, 2013 15:44:12 GMT by joem83
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Hi Paul, you have a PM.
Joe, thanks for that.
I will keep an eye out for a steel rim.
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Short report tonight. Spent the day reading clinical papers, summarizing them and did some other studying and online training. Postman had dropped of a 8000 pound capacity towball today, it has a 32mm stem, so now I need to have the hole in the bumper enlarged to fit it. Thanks to mate Tim for sending it.   I have also bought a pre-wired plug to fit on Saturday with Scott "Jabbo" doing all the actual work.  By 19.30 I had had dinner (thanks Nicola) and then sneaked out to the garage for some "Wax on, Wax off" action to help me unwind a bit. Took the truck out and before I parked it, Mickey was there..... he loves the truck. On the front bumper I used Wenol metal polish on the right, then mate Jon took a pic showing the left a bit dull. This convinced me to take of the number plate to clean up properly at least once.  Left side not yet polished, it all came up really well, also did the front grille and rear bumper. Satisfied with the results of my efforts.  After this I took my time and polished up the Chrome smoothies..... thought they were clean, polish proved me wrong. Next up I used Autoglym tyre/tire polish for the tyres. Before tyre polish but after rims were done.   Couple of pics to show size perspective of the truck, in relation to my daily Audi A3 for those who are interested.   Next to Nicola's Peugeot 1007  Truck now ready for 4th of July tomorrow :beer: |
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Last Edit: Jul 3, 2013 21:12:08 GMT by grizz
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smellyferret
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Back in a retro after 7 years!
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Googlefu is saying the truck should be 6x139.7: www.ebay.co.uk/sch/I.html?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.X6x139.7&_nkw=6x139.7&_sacat=0&_from=R40So something like this should fit as a spare: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mitsubishi-L200-Animal-wheel-and-tyre-/330950479493?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item4d0e2f8e85Chevrolet Blazer - 6 x 139.7 Chevrolet Tahoe - 6 x 139.7 Ford Explorer - 6 x 139.7 Ford Maverick - 6 x 139.7 Ford Maverick - 6 x 139.7 Isuzu Combi Van - 6 x 139.7 Isuzu Midi - 6 x 139.7 Isuzu Pick Up - 6 x 139.7 Isuzu Trooper - 6 x 139.7 Mitsubishi Galopper - 6 x 139.7 Mitsubishi L200, L300 - 6 x 139.7 Mitsubishi Pajero - 6 x 139.7 Mitsubishi Shogun - 6 x 139.7 Mitsubishi L200, L300 - 6 x 139.7 Mitsubishi Pajero, Shogun - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Pathfinder - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Patrol - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Patrol - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Patrol GR - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Pick - Up - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Safari - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Terrano - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Terrano II - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Urvan - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Terrano 2 - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Terrano - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Patrol, Pathfinder - 6 x 139.7 Nissan Patrol GR - 6 x 139.7 Opel Bedford KTS/Campo - 6 x 139.7 Opel Frontera - 6 x 139.7 Opel Monterey - 6 x 139.7 Ssang Yong Korando - 6 x 139.7 Ssang Yong Musso - 6 x 139.7 Toyota Hi - Ace 4x4 - 6 x 139.7 Toyota Hi - Lux - 6 x 139.7 Toyota Land Cruiser - 6 x 139.7 Volkswagen Taro 4x4 - 6 x 139.7 Thats quite a common wheel tbh often refereed to as 6 stud 4x4 and a lot of stuff uses it (mitsi delica's included!) if that is the Pcd then a spare wheel / set of wheels wont cost that much. |
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recarouk
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Grizz, please don't keep putting "i have more pics if you are interested" i think i speak not only for myself when i say i love reading your threads, great write ups, great pictures, great detail and the more pics the better!!! love the new acquisition and your plans sound fantastic! cheers  |
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jabbo
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Hey buddy,
I may have an alloy wheel you could use as a spare for the time being if you're desperate? I found it in the garden of our new house! I'll chuck it in the van before coming over on Saturday to see you.
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Happy 4th July, mate. The truck is looking sooooooooo good!!
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Grizz, please don't keep putting "I have more pics if you are interested" I think I speak not only for myself when I say I love reading your threads, great write ups, great pictures, great detail and the more pics the better!!! love the new acquisition and your plans sound fantastic! cheers Thanks Bud, I tend to post on a variety of forums and some are not car forums, but some guys enjoy them in the general boards, however, I also am happy to cut it if people think I am wasting space. I really enjoy detailed threads as I learn a lot from them. |
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Hey buddy, I may have an alloy wheel you could use as a spare for the time being if you're desperate? I found it in the garden of our new house! I'll chuck it in the van before coming over on Saturday to see you. What kind of house did you buy ?? I hope you are coming in something that you can fit the Karcher into, it is rather large. See you Saturday. Remind me we need to fit a beeper too. |
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Happy 4th July, mate. The truck is looking sooooooooo good!! Hey Euan, good to see you here. I have not posted the truck on Vannin as I am not sure they are interested. Thanks, Truck is photogenic. |
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After work yesterday I raced about and took the truck, with Mickey my neighbour down to a local industrial estate to see if we could get the hole for the towball enlarged. I had spoken to an engineering shop already who said bring it in after work, but he insisted we go try an old friend he had not seen a few years. Got to where Raj had his shop before ..... Nothing. Turns out he moved a few years ago to much bigger premises less than a kilometer away. Got there and the big guy was not there but "the boys" were impressed by the truck and prepared to give it a go (This is now after hours and Raj allows them to earn "a drink" (English term for a few pounds for a small odd job off the books, a bit like a tip) Out came the Mag drill and some clamps along with a bit of 10mm steel plate. The drill has a strong electro magnet that allows it to effectively clamp onto the job and work as a pillar drill. With Mickey applying the cutting compound we soon had a 40mm hole for the 32mm bolt to fit through, yes I know, but a couple of heavy duty washers will sort that out. Everything still fits correctly.  Many hands make light work.  At this point Raj came back from a job site into the shop and if Mickey was a puppy he would have peed all over Raj's feet. They obviously have good friendship that has stood the test of time. I gave the main operator £20 for a "drink" which he was very happy with. I believe in fairness and this will allow me to go back another day with some niggly job. Job done.  |
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And a clip of the job being done.
I do love a good tool.
Still got no idea how to post these things so the pic shows, lets see if this works.
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Joe T
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Ace thread, really enjoying seeing the progress on the truck! Helps give me motivation to keep doing bits and pieces on the Pontiac. |
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Rian, is anything you'll need to tow on the US system rather than UK wiring? I may have an electric brake controller & some US loom type stuff around if needed... You're right about Vannin - some can be a bit blinkered yet old mates like Phoenix (check his Dodge out, it's wicked) couldn't be more open minded & generous. If you're planning any major tinkering with paint or suspension & you need any rough rims to work around I'm sure I've got 1/2 dozen J 4x4 15" steels here in the right stud pattern. Let me know & I'll look them out.
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Rian, is anything you'll need to tow on the US system rather than UK wiring? I may have an electric brake controller & some US loom type stuff around if needed... You're right about Vannin - some can be a bit blinkered yet old mates like Phoenix (check his Dodge out, it's wicked) couldn't be more open minded & generous. If you're planning any major tinkering with paint or suspension & you need any rough rims to work around I'm sure I've got 1/2 dozen J 4x4 15" steels here in the right stud pattern. Let me know & I'll look them out. Cheers, E Hi Mate, The truck has no wiring to the rear towbar. The teardrop and my bike trailer are both Euro wired. I had a guy on UKGSER ask me why I did not join some car forums in the beakchat and plums section, as I posted the show pics on there. I know there are guys who do like and have retros etc. I am still in two minds regarding doing the prep for repaint myself. |
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Ok, glad you're sorted with wiring. BTW, you NEED to change your sig - can't get much better retro than a 66!
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Well I had Scott "Jabbo" over here today, he got called out to work last night, so had a quick few hours sleep this morning and then came over by 13.00 Scott had wired up the Grizz-Pod Teardrop Trailer a few years ago for me, I had a regular light board which he then wired up to the Taxi cab lights I fitted to the rear. When it cam to wiring the truck for Euro lighting, I contacted Scott to ask if he was up for a bit of abuse..... to which he thankfully agreed. I had cut and broken some of the driveway this morning and mixed a batch of concrete to redo the bits I had removed, just wrapping up when he got here. Soon we had the truck out, and this was the view.  I decided to mount the plug under the load body, behind the bumper for looks and also to keep it safely tucked out of harms way, so this as the result. My mate Peter "Goose" with whom I traveled in Europe on our bikes last year and his wife came down for an evening BBQ and sleep over as they wanted to join us for bootfair in the morning. We found via Vernier caliper that the US Spec 2" chromed towball is about 1/2mm bigger than the UK Spec 50mm towball. So he suggested stripping back the chrome to get it to fit securely into the trailer hitch. Some time spent in the woodwork shed, gently sanding the ball on my linisher left us with a perfect fitting union.  Of course we needed to get some photos.   Scott and his family had recently moved to a new house and behind the shed he found this...... Seems I have a spare wheel rim now. Just need to get a tyre onto it. Thanks Buddy. Next up I will clean and refurbish the rim.  That's all for now folks. Bootfair in the morning. |
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Right, went to bootfair this morning with some friends who slept over last night. Got lots of bits n bobs. Then right at the end, last stall, there was a steel trunk. Asked the price..... Got it for £10.00 Been looking for a trunk to bolt into the rear of the truck to act as seat at shows, safe box for tools, jack etc and another bit of "personal decoration" to add. Brought it home and now have to decide what route to go. Outside is completely rusted on the surface. Inside has been painted at some point. It also has "The Times of India" from 4th of July 1945 stuck in the bottom, fairly messed up, but we want to protect or keep it in there. Advice needed please How do I keep the interior with the paper stuck to it in one piece and what way is the best for the outside? My thoughts are clear varnish inside and clear lacquer on the outside with some pinstriping later when I can afford to have it done. Latches are all brass.    |
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Hi Grizz!
I'm always on tenterhooks to see where your projects go and even more so with this one! I can still remember how, as young school kida, we ended up in fist fights as to the merits of Ford versus Chev!
You need a modification to: "Currently RETRO-LESS....... Watch this space."...!!
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