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Nov 15, 2018 21:13:26 GMT
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You are right. I am going to try keep it as simple as possible. The MOT certificate and V5C both have a 12 digit VIN number. The Blazer, on it’s VIN plate has 13 numbers. Somewhere in the recent, or dark distant past, someone has missed out on a single number (number 10 in the sequence) which happens to be a 1 and it has never been picked up, until yesterday, by the tester, who is a new owner, originally from Afghanistan, and who is clearly intent on keeping his business. So the question could be, where to point a finger and who to blame, or just get on and get it sorted. I spoke to a lovely Welsh lady called Steph at the DVLA in Swansea yesterday, and she explained about me writing a letter, photos and returning the new V5C in my name, and they would then correct this number. I do hope that it is as simple as that. Fingers crossed. I had this problem with my T4 Transporter, there was a problem with a large batch of 1993/4 T4's where the vin was 12 digits on the V5. Letter & picture sorted it pretty quickly Hope so too. Grizz, thats a great pic by the poolside, but did you guys notice there are a couple of loose tiles on the roof? what a shame.  JP Who cares about the tiles. 😂 Grizz, thats a great pic by the poolside, but did you guys notice there are a couple of loose tiles on the roof? what a shame. JP I didn’t see a pool, let alone a roof... I get you. thanks for posting that pic grizz... you just reminded me that i need to get some dental floss!!! 😁😁😁😁 |
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Last Edit: Nov 15, 2018 21:14:34 GMT by grizz
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Nov 15, 2018 22:17:46 GMT
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Cold, wet, foggy and dark outside. So not a lot that I can do to the Blazer, but I still went and sat in it. Messed with the radio, that I have not touched yet and sat and took stock of little jobs that will need doing.  Need. To make up a complete new roof liner.  And will be on the lookout fot trim that surrounds the radio too.  In other news, Dennis sent me a bunch of pics, seems they had up to 8” of snow overnight. Of course in England a National disaster would be announced  All this may be pretty, but when you work for yourself, it sucks.  Bedtime. |
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Last Edit: Nov 15, 2018 22:23:41 GMT by grizz
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brachunky
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The snowy pictures are really beautiful with the "new" garage looking awesome! Sod the money, its those simple images of nature which can make my day!
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Last Edit: Nov 16, 2018 8:41:47 GMT by brachunky
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Nov 16, 2018 22:13:31 GMT
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The snowy pictures are really beautiful with the "new" garage looking awesome! Sod the money, its those simple images of nature which can make my day! Agreed boet. |
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It's been a long time ago that I walked through a winter wonder land. It looks so good.
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It's been a long time ago that I walked through a winter wonder land. It looks so good. I agree it looks lovely. But for many people it means cash in hand, for others of course not being able to work or get to work. Still, life really is great if we take the time to open our eyes and look around us. I guess you have the benefit of allyear summers down under now, but a bit of nostalgia or even a chilly holiday is good too. |
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Nov 17, 2018 10:12:10 GMT
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Awake early again today, it is Saturday so not ideal, as I would love to just sleep in and get 8 hours straight. Still, out the house by 07.30 to drive down to Rochester, my local town and get to the Post Office Depot. I had an undelivered parcel from Glasgow yesterday that has to be signed for, so could not be left with the neighbours. Knowing exactly what it was, and where it came from meant I was a bit excited. Nothing special for most people, but car parts, especially the dress up stuff, gets me going. So Collected at 08.05 as I was no 3 in the row, despite being 10 minutes early, then straight home to unpack my treasures.
“I BRING YOU GIFTS O’ GREAT WHITE BLAZER” Never been fitted to a car, but dusty from sitting on top of a wardrobe for years, awaiting their turn for glory. So into the kitchen sink along with the few bits I had to wash this morning. That is the right way to do it, not so?  And after a quick wash, rinse and drying off with a clean dish towel they do look exactly as described by David who sold them to me. Money well spent, despite me knowing that I really do not need to spend any more, as this truck is certainly draining my wallet faster than anticipated, still, the cash comes from the Red ‘66 C10’s personal account, so not threatening the mortgage repayments, yet. Shiny Happy People.  I have another full day to myself today in the garage, so will be doing a load of small tinkering jobs, they all take time and need doing, some, in fact all will be pretty much unnoticed, like fitting the radiator shroud I bought a couple of weeks ago, making up an ally backing plate for the radio, to temporarily fix the visible damage to the surround, turning the choke knob around and refitting it, removing the steering wheel and refitting it correctly centred, stuff my buddy craigrk would approve of. I also need to look at the mounting tabs for the Towbar and make extra, gusseted tabs to fix it more securely to the chassis mounting points, as I do not have an original Towbar to fit. I was alerted by an angry friend in Germany this week that my old Ford Taurus Transit had made the press again, I think it’s the third time it has made it into a car magazine, twice when I had it too.   The new owner has been changing it radically since buying it 5 years ago. I am personally a great fan of the “Your ride, Your way” school of thought, and it’s good to see it evolve into something he wants to own and drive.  Off to the garage now, the Blazer awaits. |
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Nov 17, 2018 10:52:34 GMT
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Just kidding,but please please take half an hour to switch the taillights to the original ones;;;
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Nov 17, 2018 12:22:23 GMT
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Just kidding,but please please take half an hour to switch the taillights to the original ones;;; I am not sure thats such a good idea anymore. These hot Lexus look lights are growing on me, and the American scene loves them. Just take a look and you will see, nobody runs these old style lights anymore. Modern LED is the way to go for sure. |
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Nov 17, 2018 12:51:57 GMT
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Isn't changing the innards from the originals to led technology an option? Just a thought.
But if you like em,keep them on.
I think they will clash with seventies striping though lol!!!!
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Nov 17, 2018 13:25:05 GMT
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sure i can hear the slosh of a tongue being pushed firmly into a cheek!!?
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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Nov 17, 2018 18:00:44 GMT
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Isn't changing the innards from the originals to led technology an option? Just a thought. But if you like em,keep them on. I think they will clash with seventies striping though lol!!!! 😉😁 Note below 😉 No 70’s stripes..... Pure Stormtrooper White. sure i can hear the slosh of a tongue being pushed firmly into a cheek!!? Busted !! 🚐 |
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Last Edit: Nov 17, 2018 18:03:09 GMT by grizz
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Nov 17, 2018 18:56:47 GMT
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Just kidding,but please please take half an hour to switch the taillights to the original ones;;; I am not sure thats such a good idea anymore. These hot Lexus look lights are growing on me, and the American scene loves them. Just take a look and you will see, nobody runs these old style lights anymore. Modern LED is the way to go for sure. They also draw minimal current which means more feet per gallon... |
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Nov 17, 2018 20:34:02 GMT
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I am not sure thats such a good idea anymore. These hot Lexus look lights are growing on me, and the American scene loves them. Just take a look and you will see, nobody runs these old style lights anymore. Modern LED is the way to go for sure. They also draw minimal current which means more feet per gallon... Scientific fact right there. Another irrefutable fact is that I am shocked that after 28 pages, we have hit 30k views. Not sure about or interested in records as such, but realised this thread had raced up to 30k views in as short a time as this. Bought the truck on the 6th October. Not needing a Project, it certainly has not been a Project 😁🚐 Thank you all for the support, stalking, silence and those who have contributed in all sorts of ways. For that, this truck certainly has become common property. Retro Rides Rocks. |
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Last Edit: Nov 17, 2018 20:35:21 GMT by grizz
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Nov 17, 2018 20:38:16 GMT
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Grizz rocks that’s why your threads are a success my friend
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Fraud owners club member
2003 W211 Mercedes E class
1989 Sierra sapphire
1998 ex bt fiesta van
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Nov 17, 2018 20:45:51 GMT
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So my day started earlier than I would have liked, but in exchange I got to collect the centre caps for the truck. Did some laundry, single life rocks.... ermmm maybe. Got out by 10am and chatted to Mickey next door for about half an hour, then got the cars swapped around, started the truck up and reversed it down to the garage. First jonpb to do as to mark and drill some holes in the license plate backing plate, get some nuts and bolts to attach said number plate. I wanted to mount it up high against the top of the rear bumper. Got that done, ensuring maximum space for when the Towbar gets fixed in there.  Remember in the engin bay, the radiator shroud was missing, as it had been removed and not replaced and subsequently thrown away by a previous owner. Then I found one to but over in Essex, including cost of fetching it, as £25.00 So having undone the top radiator hose and removed it, I managed to wriggle it into place over the fixed fan. Slipping it into the S-clips,I also had to move the lower hose Jubilee clip to allow the shroud in. For the top fixing, it was two tims of nuts and bolts. Allowing me to find pieces that fit into the look, and the right size. The two top corner fixings took forever to seat and get to grip, and my sausage shaped fingers could not get in to hold it all in place.  Fixed.  After seeing disasterbus success with his air filter and aluminium foil, I thought it prudent to try the same method on mine. Starting here......  Removed.   Halfway there.  Resulting in this.  Back in place, far from perfect, but certainly improved.  |
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Last Edit: Nov 17, 2018 20:56:49 GMT by grizz
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Nov 17, 2018 21:51:58 GMT
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I like the recessed cusp for the top hose bend, a lovely piece of engineering.
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Nov 17, 2018 21:52:18 GMT
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Late afternoon, I got to the bit I had been looking forward to. Fitting the centre caps, and then the Stainless steel trim rings. So Centre caps.  And add the trims.  All together now. Really needs to be out In Good lighting with a decent background.  Front end.  And my personal favourite angle today.  By 3.30 it was getting chilly out on the drive, the breeze did not help, at that point I was trying to get the Towbar made up and mocked up, but have realised that finding a C10 Unit from a hedge or the back of a shed, makes more sense. And I was not in enough clothing layers, so I thought, bu66er it, another day, another battle to be fought.  I had planned on making a backing plate for the radio today to support or at least make look better, the broken and missing section under the dash. However, chilly weather and forgetting about it altogether made me come in. However, weirdly I got a message from friend Bill in Gulfport, Mississippi tonight on Messenger to offer me these pieces.  Serendipity Life. |
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Last Edit: Nov 17, 2018 21:57:30 GMT by grizz
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Nov 17, 2018 22:04:41 GMT
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Grizz rocks that’s why your threads are a success my friend Imagine an embarrassed emoji..... Thank you Dan. I like the recessed cusp for the top hose bend, a lovely piece of engineering. Loads of that sort of thing when you look for it. I love clever design. |
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These wheels maketh the Blazer!!
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