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I love the "Camping World" sticker. Is he hoping people will be fooled? I have access to all the current Nascar camping world stickers, that will be the only one on the truck that you could not get in 66. That was a camping world truck before they wrecked it in texas,one of Kevin Harvicks old trucks Good to see you keeping an eye on here Dennis !! For those who did not connect the two, this is a small part of Dennis' day job. Building NASCAR racing trucks. Note the sticker on the screen here........ I trust you are looking after my ride for October....
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I have been asked on a couple of forums why I am not proceeding with the quick shift kit It came with no instructions, and I have not been able to find guidance on YouTube So if anyone has a copy of the original destructions, please let me know. On the way home tonight I did a detour to pick up this old guy. Looks hardly used, but should get some use from me. I need to lose some of my chubby curves before I get the USA in case there is a desperate divorcee, widow, singleton who wants to throw herself at me. The bike should help a bit. Free is good.
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Another weekend gone. Amazing how time is just flying by at the moment. It is the middle of the year already. I have been keeping busy with various distractions that needed doing, and continue to need doing. It has allowed me to kind of focus away from stuff that was messing with my head.That's the joy of home ownership and life in general. This weekend was interesting, it may have no meaning to most of you, but I recently reached a pivotal point in my life, and also the ownership of this house, and one of the things to do was to remove these two hateful creepers form the garage walls, they are messy, interfere with the CCTV and alarm systems, plus they look poop. In short, I have always hated them as their leaves ended up in piles everywhere as well as inside the garage every time the door was opened. Nicola always laid claim to them, but they now belong to me, so I decided they had to go as part of my purging, and at the same time the garage can get cleaned up, painted and the paving could get cleaned up in front of the garage like I have done to the rest of the property recently. I had planned on going over to Craig's place in Leatherhead today to help him here: retrorides.proboards.com/thread/190311/fleetline-aerosedan-sleeping-beauty-awakening but realised my jobs would not get done by themselves. Especially after my two bootfairs that took three hours to do today. Managed to find him some great power socket extensions for his workshop for silly money. So this was what I started with......... Started to cut them down and it was clear the mess would be needing further attention. Step one done........ Today's bootfair cost me around £45.00 in the end, with various items I am not going to add in here, but there were these saws, the long one, along with a very near new concrete mixing shovel cost me £10.00 of which £8.00 was for the saw. The same seller also had the other three saws for £5.00 which I was happy to pay. The idea is to go this route (image from Google) with the normal sized ones and then the large one, as a nod to my paternal grandfather who was a forester, may be just restored and mounted somewhere in my house to remind me of my roots. I also managed to find a load of other stuff from one vendor who does clearances in France, including this old rotary telephone in a funky colour, which will be an ornament in the house, yes I love quirky stuff like that. I had seen one for £28.00 at one traders table, and another lady had two of them in cream that she wanted £15.00 each for.......... So the £3.00 this one cost me, pahhhh..... Burger money. By 11.30 I was up the ladder, with my trusty pressure cleaner, having removed all stuff that would get in the way. By 16.00 the front and drive were all done, cleaned and everything packed away. My neck had gotten a good beating from Mr Sun who had been hesitant to show his face all day. And by 17.30 it was all dried up. And the clouds had gone mostly. Next weekend the jobs include prepping of the walls, crack filling and then paint plus painting the wooden door frames. I also need to replace one of the cap tiles right at the front of the roof. Weekend over, no truck time, but loads of good stuff done, that needs to be done anyway. Truck time will resume in all earnest very soon though. But bear with me for a while, I need to deal with wibblepoo in the mean time. Time for a Rum and Pepsi Max methinks.
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Nice one, looking forward to the plugs. Quite a lot of progress at my place, even a bit of Chevy time...
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Garage looks MUCH better for that!
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Nice one, looking forward to the plugs. Quite a lot of progress at my place, even a bit of Chevy time... Garage looks MUCH better for that! Good to see the awakening of your beauty in your update Craig. I am sure a lot of guys here will be enjoying your progress along with you.
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Garage looks MUCH better for that! Thanks George, once the cracks are filled and paint on there, it should look even better.
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Well, I have had some concerned PM's in the last few days from various members as well as a couple of calls from the likes of Disasterbus and others. I decided that as you as readers are all friends of the virtual type and many also the real type as we have met and become good friends, it is only fair to explain whats gone down the last few months. Nicola and I are seperating, she will be moving on with her life, has already bought another house and I had to buy out her share in our house as there was no way I could move out of what I have here. Including a garage with a truck in kit form. There has been no agression or malice to date. It is what happens in life. I still love the girl I married as much as before and don't want this divorce but its the hand I got dealt so I need to play it. There will be no reconciliation as she has long since left the building. In the mean time I look forward to doing stuff and finishing the truck as finances allow. I also need to find a decent lodger to help me pay the mortgage. Ohhhhh and the good news is that Harley will be staying as my thug garage cat.
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Bloody Hell mate, didn't expect to read that!
Sorry to hear the news, but pleased it is all amicable; messy divorces and associated acrimoniousness never does anyone any good.
Keeping busy's a good way to deal with things and I know from your posts that you're not the sort to let things get you down for long.
Keep your head up and keep going; we're all wishing you the best. Harley will no doubt keep you in order.
Cheers, Steve
PS - you're the reason I'm on RR; followed one of your links from the Garage Journal.
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Well, I have had some concerned PM's in the last few days from various members as well as a couple of calls from the likes of Disasterbus and others. I decided that as you as readers are all friends of the virtual type and many also the real type as we have met and become good friends, it is only fair to explain whats gone down the last few months. Nicola and I are seperating, she will be moving on with her life, has already bought another house and I had to buy out her share in our house as there was no way I could move out of what I have here. Including a garage with a truck in kit form. There has been no agression or malice to date. It is what happens in life. I still love the girl I married as much as before and don't want this divorce but its the hand I got dealt so I need to play it. There will be no reconciliation as she has long since left the building. In the mean time I look forward to doing stuff and finishing the truck as finances allow. I also need to find a decent lodger to help me pay the mortgage. Ohhhhh and the good news is that Harley will be staying as my thug garage cat. As discussed, ever cloud has a silver lining. Just think what a great Sinclair station can now be put together down at your garage. Your upright compressor is waiting here at mine to relocate into your repro fuel pump. We'll get on with that truck of yours shortl. As you said, just need to find that lodger to help keep the hounds at pay and free up the pennies. Although, as you have proven so many times already, we can achieve a lot without too many pennies if we re-purpose things. Glad to hear Harley the thug is staying!!! If you need anything, just holler, you know where I am, and now that Sleeping Beauty is purring again, I can take the next steps of her full awakening slightly easier.
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Ian
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Sorry to hear if the change in your life, I really enjoy reading your posts, as you share your life with us through these forums. I for one write very little of note, but I hope the next chapter is happier.
Looks like you are doing what you need to cope, lots of us here at the other end of a screen if you need anything.
Garage looks much better without those nasty climbers on!
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Good luck Man - we're all here for you if needed, you know that
Onwards upwards etc.!
All best
Matt
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Hey Rian gutted to hear that news, everything in life happens for a reason , I had a very messy divorce some 17 years ago , but within 6 months I met my fantastic 2nd wife and now have two lovely kids , my thoughts are with you and I know from meeting you , you are a great guy with an even greater heart, good luck and keep positive good things come to life's good people, and you sir are one of life's top people ....atb Dan and family
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Last Edit: Jul 6, 2016 5:25:52 GMT by Mercdan68
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eurogranada
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That does come as a shock! I must admit....
And I don't want to step on any toes causing more pain, but I think I just must be a lousy judge of character.... All around me people are getting divorced of whom I'd never have expected it. Who, from what you get to see of them, seem to be so happily married, do big and little stuff for oneanother, always seem to smile, etc... Of course I don't really know you but just looking through (following) your thread it would seem you fall into this category as well. So often I've read about you doing something great or simply very sweet for your now upcoming ex. I know, stuff happens, people change, drift apart sometimes, develop other needs or interests etc. I get that, but still I don't get why it's always the good people you'd never expect it of...
I do really wish you all the best. To me you are a prime example of a good person and I find myself takings omething from your willingness to help others among other things. I hope it won't jeoperdize the things in life you care for so much like your next USA trip and the truck build and that you'll keep doing well.
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Well. I think this calls for an engine installation and start up braai..... Here if you need anything. P
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GREAT NEWS......!!! Craig posted this up in his thread. TAKE A LOOK HERE:http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/190311/fleetline-aerosedan-sleeping-beauty-awakening From the rhythm of the cranking it sounds really close to going - and to like choke Good luck and keep us posted! Cheers Matt Yep, really sounded close didn't it. Well, as I said, having been asleep for 36 years this beauty obviously wanted some real careful handling. I tinkered some more and managed to break one of the plug ones (I'll post some pictures of these later, they're dead on their feet), and then I called my favourite mechanic (Dad back in South Africa) and had a chat. With dad's advice ringing in my ears I went to work, and on getting home tonight I couldn't wait to get out to the garage. Here's a compilation of the result. If you want to see some more, this video is a bit longer... The story behind the above will be updated in later instalments...
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Sorry to hear your news Boet. Keep busy. Busy mind and busy hands coupled with time is a great healer....
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So sorry to hear your news Rian. Wish there was something I could do to help boet.
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Bloody Hell mate, didn't expect to read that! Sorry to hear the news, but pleased it is all amicable; messy divorces and associated acrimoniousness never does anyone any good. Keeping busy's a good way to deal with things and I know from your posts that you're not the sort to let things get you down for long. Keep your head up and keep going; we're all wishing you the best. Harley will no doubt keep you in order. Cheers, Steve PS - you're the reason I'm on RR; followed one of your links from the Garage Journal. Thank you for taking the time Steve. I think Nicola and I both know that the only people to benefit are the legal guys. So it needs to be sensible. We have a very good relationship and to be honest, I prefer to be married rather than not. Now it's all got to be started again....... Well, I have had some concerned PM's in the last few days from various members as well as a couple of calls from the likes of Disasterbus and others. I decided that as you as readers are all friends of the virtual type and many also the real type as we have met and become good friends, it is only fair to explain whats gone down the last few months. Nicola and I are seperating, she will be moving on with her life, has already bought another house and I had to buy out her share in our house as there was no way I could move out of what I have here. Including a garage with a truck in kit form. There has been no agression or malice to date. It is what happens in life. I still love the girl I married as much as before and don't want this divorce but its the hand I got dealt so I need to play it. There will be no reconciliation as she has long since left the building. In the mean time I look forward to doing stuff and finishing the truck as finances allow. I also need to find a decent lodger to help me pay the mortgage. Ohhhhh and the good news is that Harley will be staying as my thug garage cat. As discussed, ever cloud has a silver lining. Just think what a great Sinclair station can now be put together down at your garage. Your upright compressor is waiting here at mine to relocate into your repro fuel pump. We'll get on with that truck of yours shortl. As you said, just need to find that lodger to help keep the hounds at pay and free up the pennies. Although, as you have proven so many times already, we can achieve a lot without too many pennies if we re-purpose things. Glad to hear Harley the thug is staying!!! If you need anything, just holler, you know where I am, and now that Sleeping Beauty is purring again, I can take the next steps of her full awakening slightly easier. Thanks Craig, keeping my hands and mind busy the last few months has helped a lot. Getting the odd mate drop in for a cuppa, natter or BBQ/Braai....... That's the icing on top for me. Being alone sucks, but being alone with someone sucks even more, so I just need to find some social interactions, friends and a housemate. Sorry to hear if the change in your life, I really enjoy reading your posts, as you share your life with us through these forums. I for one write very little of note, but I hope the next chapter is happier. Looks like you are doing what you need to cope, lots of us here at the other end of a screen if you need anything. Garage looks much better without those nasty climbers on! Thank you Ian. And I know there are guys out there at the other end of the screen, however, always nicer to make a cuppa tea for them. Good luck Man - we're all here for you if needed, you know that Onwards upwards etc.! All best Matt Indeed, onwards and upwards. Hey Rian gutted to hear that news, everything in life happens for a reason , I had a very messy divorce some 17 years ago , but within 6 months I met my fantastic 2nd wife and now have two lovely kids , my thoughts are with you and I know from meeting you , you are a great guy with an even greater heart, good luck and keep positive good things come to life's good people, and you sir are one of life's top people ....atb Dan and family Thanks Dan. You are very kind and always welcome. That does come as a shock! I must admit.... And I don't want to step on any toes causing more pain, but I think I just must be a lousy judge of character.... All around me people are getting divorced of whom I'd never have expected it. Who, from what you get to see of them, seem to be so happily married, do big and little stuff for oneanother, always seem to smile, etc... Of course I don't really know you but just looking through (following) your thread it would seem you fall into this category as well. So often I've read about you doing something great or simply very sweet for your now upcoming ex. I know, stuff happens, people change, drift apart sometimes, develop other needs or interests etc. I get that, but still I don't get why it's always the good people you'd never expect it of... I do really wish you all the best. To me you are a prime example of a good person and I find myself takings omething from your willingness to help others among other things. I hope it won't jeoperdize the things in life you care for so much like your next USA trip and the truck build and that you'll keep doing well. Thank you for taking the time mate. The USA trip will happen..... I have no say there, the ticket has been bought and is non refundable and I have some real good friends in the US and like last year, I have never had a problem sleeping on a floor or couch, beds are welcome too, but anything that saves a few pennies to use for fuel in one of Dennis' cars (he has become a really good mate the past year) and allow me to visit as many of them as possible will be welcome. Well. I think this calls for an engine installation and start up braai..... Here if you need anything. P I think you are right Paul, except I need Martin's engine hoist over here, and I do not want to mount the engine till the cab is blasted (did I really say that?) and primed, possibly painted. It will just get in the way. BUT..... A BBQ is always a good idea. Sorry to hear your news Boet. Keep busy. Busy mind and busy hands coupled with time is a great healer.... Exactly what I am trying to do JB. Keeping busy.
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