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Oct 31, 2018 19:55:30 GMT
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Quick bit of random stuff to add. Some of the other good things that has happened under the hood. Like the suspension parts, brakes etc that I have replaced, regardless of condition so that I know we have a decent baseline.... The truck has benefitted from a new water pump, new hoses, HT leads, plugs, oils, filters and a brake master cylinder and rebuilt front brake Callipers, radiator fan to replace the original viscous unit. Tyres you will note are new... So loads of good stuff.   ONCE AGAIN, LOOKING FOR SOMETHING......... A SMALL KNOB.  At Dennis things are really coming together.  Interior. Insulated, wired up and thick Wood panelled  |
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Last Edit: Oct 31, 2018 19:56:36 GMT by grizz
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for a name how about Brazzer ?  |
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Grizz + Blazer = Grizzer  is it just me thats thinking Grizz + Blazer = GRAZER? and a logo in the rear window of some Biltong/Jerky for comedy effect? Problem is everyone would expect a sheep to be driving it Love the Police theme Grizz with gun rack and lights, would look the dogs big un's |
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1984 Rover SD1 Vanden Plas 2600 Auto
1985 Rover SD1 2300s Auto
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brc76
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for a name how about Brazzer ? Lot of ummm..... adult entertainment connotations with that one. Not that driving a blazer in england doesn't have that sort of chest / wig medallion preconceptions anyway! Cant we just call it floyd? |
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Last Edit: Nov 1, 2018 9:38:12 GMT by brc76
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glenanderson
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for a name how about Brazzer ? Lot of ummm..... adult entertainment connotations with that one. Not that driving a blazer in england doesn't have that sort of chest / wig medallion preconceptions anyway! Cant we just call it floyd? Indeed. 😂 I still like “Tippex”. |
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My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
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is that wound spring of hard brake hose an original feature? just made me smile as it seems quite a logical idea
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Last Edit: Nov 1, 2018 11:07:36 GMT by darrenh
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Grizz I really do look forward to your updates no matter what the topic.
I admire your “we will overcome attitude” too and when reading about the mismatch between the bits and pieces as per the wisdom of Dennis I just couldn’t help think of one of my favourite Johnny Cash tracks “One Piece at a Time”
“The transmission was a fifty three
And the motor turned out to be a seventy three
And when we tried to put in the bolts all the holes were gone.
So we drilled it out so that it would fit
And with a little bit of help with an adapter kit
We had that engine runnin' just like a song
Now the headlight' was another sight
We had two on the left and one on the right
But when we pulled out the switch all three of 'em come on.”
And of course the last verse when the great Man in Black describes the year of manufacture lol.
Isn’t it brilliant that US Autos can be put together with several different model years? Try that with anything other than a Landrover and you’d be left with more adapters than parts!
Roll on the next instalment.
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Last Edit: Nov 1, 2018 20:15:29 GMT by da1sycat
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for a name how about Brazzer ? Not yet made its name known. Also not driven it yet. is it just me thats thinking Grizz + Blazer = GRAZER? and a logo in the rear window of some Biltong/Jerky for comedy effect? Problem is everyone would expect a sheep to be driving it Love the Police theme Grizz with gun rack and lights, would look the dogs big un's That badge was from a friend in St Louis, who works for MODOT and brought it over for me in September for a name how about Brazzer ? Lot of ummm..... adult entertainment connotations with that one. Not that driving a blazer in england doesn't have that sort of chest / wig medallion preconceptions anyway! Cant we just call it floyd? Not a drunk, though it loves a drink. Lot of ummm..... adult entertainment connotations with that one. Not that driving a blazer in england doesn't have that sort of chest / wig medallion preconceptions anyway! Cant we just call it floyd? Indeed. 😂 I still like “Tippex”. Needs more thought. is that wound spring of hard brake hose an original feature? just made me smile as it seems quite a logical idea If you want to do it, I found using a double dose of good masking tape to hold the pipe in the start position, and then to wind the pipe tightly around the can till you have the righ spirals. After this, I used the can as a lever to twist the pipe till it was basically in the right position.  First pipe bent and ready to wait for the rebuild to complete. They have to follow the inner fender profile and then end up under the hood next to the master cylinder.  Second one done.......  Grizz I really do look forward to your updates no matter what the topic. I admire your “we will overcome attitude” too and when reading about the mismatch between the bits and pieces as per the wisdom of Dennis I just couldn’t help think of one of my favourite Johnny Cash tracks “One Piece at a Time” “The transmission was a fifty three And the motor turned out to be a seventy three And when we tried to put in the bolts all the holes were gone. So we drilled it out so that it would fit And with a little bit of help with an adapter kit We had that engine runnin' just like a song Now the headlight' was another sight We had two on the left and one on the right But when we pulled out the switch all three of 'em come on.” And of course the last verse when the great Man in Black describes the year of manufacture lol. Isn’t it brilliant that US Autos can be put together with several different model years? Try that with anything other than a Landrover and you’d be left with more adapters than parts! Roll on the next instalment. Love that song. Thank you for taking the time to post up. |
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It certainly is one. darrenh The coils absorb vibration and movement on the brake lines. You see them on various old trucks. |
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Isn’t it brilliant that US Autos can be put together with several different model years? Try that with anything other than a Landrover and you’d be left with more adapters than parts! Erm...   |
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Last Edit: Nov 2, 2018 4:28:21 GMT by braaap
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I wants it to be called Modesty Blazer (who remembers?)
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Isn’t it brilliant that US Autos can be put together with several different model years? Try that with anything other than a Landrover and you’d be left with more adapters than parts! Erm... I guess there will be other examples too.. I wants it to be called Modesty Blazer (who remembers?) Nice name and ring to it. Possibly lost on most out there, Plus if I can find a very cheap set of tubular headers (missed out on a free set before) it may not be so modest, except for trying to keep to a modest, “Not a Project” kind of budget. |
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As with many cars, especially the older ones, the most wanted, purest form Blazers were the originals. Over the years they have evolved a lot. Originals lost the whole roof...... This makes them coveted. By the time 1979 and my Blazer rolled in, the drivers or front roof section had become fixed, with only the rear fiber glass or is that glassfibre canopy section unbolting and lifting away, leaving you with a very basic truck like profile. The canopy side glass also became available with sliding glass, I prefer the look of solid glass. Front ends and hoods/bonnets kept changing too in order to keep people interested. Single round headlights,evolved through square and double stacked etc. I found a 2WD Blazer, Jimmy, Suburban thread of 52 pages and pulled off some pics to add in here, partly as reference, but also because it reminds me that in summer this truck may just become even more fun. Did I say FUN ? Or FUN DISCLAIMER. Please keep in mind that there are no plans for fancy paint jobs, 22” wheels, turbos, blowers etc,     Love everything about this truck. And would love one of these hoods for my truck with the bulge.  Same truck, big wheels that are not my taste at all.    Great colour combo, same series as my Blazer.       Really like this, despite the current paint status.       So there you have a mix, just to feast your eyes, and for ideas together in one place. Thank you to the owners who posted up the original photos that I have pulled together on here. Do feel free to add more if you have more TOPLESS Blazers. |
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Last Edit: Nov 2, 2018 6:48:42 GMT by grizz
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Going back a few years now. On my first USA road trip, this was one seen in Texarkana. Next we heard the unmistakable rumble of large bore straight through pipes and Scott pulled up. Niiiiiiiiice...!!   I just Loved the headlights.  |
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"DISCLAIMER. Please keep in mind that there are no plans for fancy paint jobs, 22” wheels, turbos, blowers etc," obviously ! Glenn and George wouldn't like it ! besides it's not a project , no, definitely ..... |
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the one with red infill on the side panels looks awesome
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jamesd1972
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The turbovec style alloys really suit it too
James
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My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
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"DISCLAIMER. Please keep in mind that there are no plans for fancy paint jobs, 22” wheels, turbos, blowers etc," obviously ! Glenn and George wouldn't like it ! besides it's not a project , no, definitely ..... Obviously. the one with red infill on the side panels looks awesome I like it too. Not loud enough, but certainly pleasing to the eye The turbovec style alloys really suit it too James Agreed, and the green worked for me too. Yes BOSS..... |
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