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So after shop duties etc, it was breakfast at The Rolling pin. Then off to pick up the 4x4 GMC that had been used by a turkey farm in a television ad. So after shop duties etc, it was breakfast at The Rolling pin. Then off to pick up the 4x4 GMC that had been used by a turkey farm in a television ad. This was taken to the compound Clem uses to for some of his future restoration stock. He has a schedule of restorations and builds stretching into the future. Looking at the trucks he and his small team turn out its no wonder there's a waiting list. Some random pics from there. My favourite...... Plymouth Fury drag car. One of Clems Corvette's, for sale. Enquirers to contact him direct.
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Last Edit: Oct 26, 2016 16:05:27 GMT by grizz
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retrolegends
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Winging it.....Since 1971.
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Just the inspiration I need to get my in the garage this morning thanks grizzI guess you can never have too many trucks but how would you know which one to do first! π
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1974 Hillman Avenger 1500DL1992 Volvo 240SE1975 Datsun Cherry 100a flying custard1965 Hillman SuperMinx Rock N Roller1974 Austin Allegrat Mk1 1.3SDL1980 Austin Allegro Mk3 1.3L1982 Austin Allegro Mk3 on banded steels2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible 220bhp TurboNutter1966 Morris Minor 1000 (Doris) 2019 Abarth 595C Turismo (not retro but awesome fun) www.facebook.com/DatsunCherry100a
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Glad you guys are still here. It had become a bit quiet on all the forums I post on and thought maybe guys had had enough now. And the time it takes to upload and post etc, could be spend doing other stuff if people had moved on. Back to Thursday, Friday, Saturday at Clems. I have also noted a distinct quietness on the forums. Not just on these threads, but generally. Not sure why.
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Oct 26, 2016 16:43:13 GMT
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pleeeeeeeeeeeese don't stop. We just quiet because it is hard to talk while picking your jaw up from the floor.
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Last Edit: Oct 26, 2016 16:43:45 GMT by bmwmaniac
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samta22
Club Retro Rides Member
Stuck in once more...
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Oct 26, 2016 17:03:52 GMT
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^^^^^^^^^^ what he said. Very jealous of this trip, especially given I've been doing silly hours at work of late and the only car time has been somewhat depressing as I try and sort out the mess that are my projects.
Keeping going by living vicariously through your adventures right now!
Please continue!
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'37 Austin 7 '56 Austin A35 '58 Austin A35 '65 Triumph Herald 12/50 '69 MGB GT '74 MGB GT V8'73 TA22 Toyota Celica restoration'95 Mercedes SL320 '04 MGTF 135 'Cool Blue' (Mrs' Baby) '05 Land Rover Discovery 3 V8 '67 Abarth 595 (Mrs' runabout) '18 Disco V
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Oct 26, 2016 18:45:34 GMT
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I think onr can have a good time anywhere. Very true! Still on my 'wish list' to head out that way though. I've really enjoyed seeing your photos.
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zook71
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Oct 26, 2016 21:49:52 GMT
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Yup, still here.Just can't compete with all that awesomeness, so just standing in the corner looking at the walls & making BRMM BRMM noises
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Oct 27, 2016 12:39:50 GMT
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Will post up between doing day job and fighting Photobucket giys.
Thanks for all the replies.
Much appreciated.
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Oct 27, 2016 18:04:16 GMT
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Will post up between doing day job and fighting Photobucket giys. Thanks for all the replies. Much appreciated. You also having grief with Photobucket? I've struggled like heck, the only thing working properly seems to be the iPhone app (which isn't great, but it works).
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Oct 27, 2016 19:23:53 GMT
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Will post up between doing day job and fighting Photobucket giys. Thanks for all the replies. Much appreciated. You also having grief with Photobucket? Β I've struggled like heck, the only thing working properly seems to be the iPhone app (which isn't great, but it works).Β Thats me too.
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Oct 27, 2016 19:47:18 GMT
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More random awesomeness (in my opionion) from Clems shop. In Clems corner where the fire pit and chairs live and Dog Bombs are frowned upon, the man created his own manly string of fairy lights using Impala tail light lenses. Mark of quality. Toy Drive got newspaper coverage too. New Blue almost ready for its maiden trip straight back to Austin Texas. Gangster Dan the new man having a moment of distraction on final prep. Even Friday night at the "Pre-Party" the attention continued to be firmly focussed on New Blue. Bomp and Daniel moving the Ford cab afyer the firewall paint. Ready for patina style reassembly.
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iain42
Part of things
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Oct 27, 2016 20:35:29 GMT
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been reading your exploits for a long time, I think with all the ups and downs you're still winning, looks a great trip, you're a lucky chap
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Oct 27, 2016 20:51:01 GMT
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been reading your exploits for a long time, I think with all the ups and downs you're still winning, looks a great trip, you're a lucky chap Thank you for posting up a reply Iain Yes, life is good. Prefer it not to suck but you have it right.
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Oct 27, 2016 21:03:11 GMT
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Inbetween doing various little yard jobs and getting under Clems feet, there were also meals to be had Clem showed us various places. My favourite had a "Liars table" where all the regulars eat. This was lunch at Bears place. Some interesting hand made musical instruments. Then after lunch it was back to work or play. Clem had some cool old garden furniture in need of repairs. We got to raid his yard for repair pieces. Bomp (Greg) from Oregon getting on with some work. One of the best jobs he did was to turn the backrest of a truck seat into a gate for Clems corner to prevent the Dog Bombs being deposited. This was an amazing cut n shut job. Even signed off. And working on a chair repair. More in a bit.
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eternaloptimist
Posted a lot
Too many projects, not enough time or space...
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Great story Grizz. Thanks for sharing, not caught up since page 4!
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XC70, VW split screen crew cab, Standard Ten
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Oct 28, 2016 13:23:46 GMT
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At this point the jetlag was continueing to beat me up quite badly as my biological clock had not yet flipped to US time zones. Fortunately I had Minnie Pearl Johnson to keep me company at night for a bit. And in the mornings this was Status normal. You count them. Perfect world to my sleep deprived brain reaching for the kettle Clem would have boiled already and one of Mr Tetleys best builders teas. 2016 was especially spectacular as we had a load of people in the Rock house. Mc Murphy and his lovely bride Tricia down for a second year. Chad Grove who managed to get a few days off work. And of course Bomp all the way from Kaiser, Oregon who I had an absolute blast with. Here with the ever present and smiling Mrs Kim J. She can cook. And I am sure all who stayed over or ate with us will attest to the fact that Clem is a very lucky guy. So what was Bomp doing to his chair repair? Remember these all were destined for the tip till Clem challenged the hoarders and artists in us. The first two I used bits of flat bar and random steel plus a pair of Chevy wheel spanners each. So Bomp upped his game after the cool gate he made and gifted the Johnsons (both arachnaphobes) with his first ever spiders web and resident spider. The foot repairs done with internal pipe sleeved and welded in place followed by 66 Chevy C10 hood springs sleeved over the repairs and tacked into place. Fully shaped arachnid in place. ]
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Last Edit: Oct 28, 2016 13:39:38 GMT by grizz
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Oct 28, 2016 14:51:36 GMT
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Once I started on chair no3 Bomp had wizened up to me and would take pics but also manage to break my stride. Leading to my standard response. Of course having thrown down the gauntlet firmly with his Spider chair it was up to me to respond. Took me a day to figure out a response and to be honest, I will concede defeat in this case. My feeble attempt was to create a V8 Chainsaw chair. Using available materials. Amazingly its not a 5 minute job. Happy to get it done and included into Clems garden collection but the Spider chair rocks big time. While in a creative mood I thought a GRiZZ tag for the fence was in order too. Plasma cutter and Arkansas license plate. Result !! Mounted above the Impala tail light fairy lights and a collection of dead spray guns. Made another once I found a plate to sacrifice for Katy to put on her shed as she had been in the US at the same time. And then while on a roll made a piece for Clem. No idea what he may do with it. But it got made. More later.
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Last Edit: Oct 28, 2016 14:55:41 GMT by grizz
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Oct 28, 2016 21:13:03 GMT
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Next day...... Saturday. Remember why I was doing this trip? My central anchor of course is Fayetteville Arkansas and Clems Toy Run. Breakfast maketh man. Eggs n Bacon?? Once the food was consumed we went back to the shop and Clem kept us busy somewhat. He also gave Chad the truck and he, Bomp and I went shopping for booze and our contributions to tbe toy run. Bomps suggestion was this little piece. Eventually we got back to the shop and proceeded to get things ready, park up trucks etc. More about that later. Cottons truck was the first to arrive. Ten awards in nine shows entered. This truck is used as a daily driver. A few random yard shots. Photo ucket fail tonight.
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Last Edit: Oct 28, 2016 21:23:15 GMT by grizz
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A few random yard shots. Loving the custom split screen on that... Would like to see when it's done.
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A few random yard shots. Loving the custom split screen on that... Would like to see when it's done. There are a load of othe custom touches too. I cannot remember them all, but the car is waiting to be bought, specked and built. Finish etc to be specified by buyer.
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