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Small jobs, Small jobs, Small jobs make the difference at times. The little details often are forgotten. Remember these?  Joined the party with Mr Grinder and Mrs Flapwheel in hand, followed by some hand sanding to get the edges less lethal, then Brasso and Autosol.  And offered up, bent to fit the curve on the drivers side where I managed to burn the plastic item when welding the sill previously.  Then over to the passenger side, while it was raining and cold, I decided to carry on anyway.  Sill Removed, and showed some surface rust under it plus old paint and loads of glue, so petrol, scraper and clean up.  Resulting in prepped, masked and ready steel sill.  I used the heat gun to warm up the sill and then primed it and continued to add some heat to keep the air dry around it. Left it sitting for an hour while getting a sandwich, coffee and catching up on forums.  Two coats of white again heated, covered against the weather, happy with the way the paint landed and covered. Keeping in mind this will mostly be unseen once I add the new stainless steel sill cover plates with double sided tape.  And finally unpacked and a final blend in. Happy.  While I was busy with the paint, I got a visit from Richard who had driven up 90 minutes from Hastings to check over the Blazer and to collect a load of components from his lock up nearby and deliver it. Part of the improvement in sounds in the truck. More later. |
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Last Edit: Dec 2, 2018 9:25:24 GMT by grizz
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brachunky
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Thats a brilliant idea with the MX5 protectors and there are plenty out there to be had!
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Thats a brilliant idea with the MX5 protectors and there are plenty out there to be had! Thank you. Often it’s easier to not reinvent the wheel. I love alternative fixes. |
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Another rubbish night, but the rain seems to have gone. So I started slowly, went digging through my collection of stickers, looking for something to cover the MX5 on the sill plates with. Nope, nothing that works. So went to the garage and managed to peel off the plastic outer skin, then petrol ⛽️ on a scouter and a few minutes carefully removing all the residue. Polish up again and hey Presto.  Then into the back of the garage to my stash of tapes and adhesives. Brutal double sided tape and some scissors to create strips to adhere to the leading edge.  Tucked in completely under the door seals, and then pressed down. Fixed. I think we have a winner here.  Going to head out with the Blazer now for a drive as the MOT expires on Tuesday and the DVLA has not yet responded to letter and documents I sent off late on the 14th November Need to go find a better alternative to the reverse lights I had bought, they caught me out with their size. And offered up to a suggested alternative fixing spot, it is very wrong.  Looks like the rain has lifted too. So it could be fun. |
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Last Edit: Dec 2, 2018 12:52:45 GMT by grizz
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Grizz. I hate those lights. However, what about this for a plan. The lights look as if they can be disassembled to make them a more manageable size. If that is the case then one can become two, the opposite to the Spice Girls ditty... If you then look at the rear view of the Brazzer where the number plate extends beneath the level of the bumper you could put the cut down version on either side there and use the number plate mount as a fixing point. They look as if they throw a huge area of light so a slight angling to the outside of the iceberg would solve your problem and not take away too much from the rather clean geometry of the voluptuous rear... Just my 50p's worth.... P.  |
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Or... Just put them in from the rear either side of the number plate and cut out a square to let the light burst forth.... P. |
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Grizz. I hate those lights. However, what about this for a plan. The lights look as if they can be disassembled to make them a more manageable size. If that is the case then one can become two, the opposite to the Spice Girls ditty... If you then look at the rear view of the Brazzer where the number plate extends beneath the level of the bumper you could put the cut down version on either side there and use the number plate mount as a fixing point. They look as if they throw a huge area of light so a slight angling to the outside of the iceberg would solve your problem and not take away too much from the rather clean geometry of the voluptuous rear... Just my 50p's worth.... P. Well worth the 50p fee. I just got this response from Bob Heine on Garage Journal Of course I have seen something like this before. And time to head to EBay |
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So yesterday Richard dropped off some, well, a box full of car audio bits. 12” sub Tweeters and their drivers 2 Midrange speakers 2 Chanel amp Amp for the Sub Cables. I added my two Pioneer 6x9’s to that lot and just laid them all out on the floor.   This morning, after doing the sill plates, I cleaned up the pieces and then just laid them out in the rear of the Blazer to get an idea. The Sub is massive, and will need a deeper box than the side panels offer. So some work or thinking to do. I am thinking of mounting the Amps inside the red panels, and then boxing the sides for Sub, 6x9and midrange speakers. Not sure it will work, but hopefully there will be enough space and air volume for them all. Drivers side.  Passenger side  After all the playing around, I moved the cars off the driveway and took the Blazer out front to go shopping and also look for a decent place to try get a few nice photos......  Drove around Medway area, went shopping and got some food for the week. Also took a microwave beanbag and some masking take to see if I could mount and place the camera phone on the dash and do a short film (well, it was longer but I edited it back to this bit) of the truck on the road. Kinda failed as the masking tape let go at one point and the camera filmed the roof lining till I pulled over and shoved the lot back onto the seat next to me. Good fun though. CLICK VIDEO LINK. Now the truck is parked up till the DVLA return my documents and tell me what next in order to get a new MOT certificate. Have a good week. |
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Last Edit: Dec 2, 2018 20:01:11 GMT by grizz
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Hey!
Nothing beat's the sound of a V8.....exept a V12 in a Warbird.
That alone is worth the hassle....
Enjoy!
Greet
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Seems to be driving nicely mate.
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Hi mate
To be honest I am not a massive fan either of these lights. But why not install them behind your grill at the front. They are a great little spot light and get some smaller ones for the back.
Funny I have owned cars for the last 30 odd years but never owned a sub woofer in my life. Somewhere in a very grey past my older brother
had an equalizer in his 2002. I thought that was the coolest thing ever. I never owned a equalizer either....
Well, I still enjoy your adventures and write ups.
Thanks
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How about subing some bumper bolts for these .... but in chrome finish ...  |
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Last Edit: Dec 3, 2018 7:50:32 GMT by westbay
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Hey! Nothing beat's the sound of a V8.....exept a V12 in a Warbird. That alone is worth the hassle.... Enjoy! Greet Thank you. I was thinking though, if I had tubular headers, I would fit them and create a 2.5 inch system, just to make it somewhat louder..... Seems to be driving nicely mate. Really good and enjoyable, especially handling. Hi mate To be honest I am not a massive fan either of these lights. But why not install them behind your grill at the front. They are a great little spot light and get some smaller ones for the back. Funny I have owned cars for the last 30 odd years but never owned a sub woofer in my life. Somewhere in a very grey past my older brother had an equalizer in his 2002. I thought that was the coolest thing ever. I never owned a equalizer either.... Well, I still enjoy your adventures and write ups. Thanks Lights already sold on again. Not going to fit anything behind the grille as I am too lazy. Looking at the units mentioned below. Never owned a lot of stuff. This should be fun. How about subing some bumper bolts for these .... but in chrome finish ... Got the link from a mate in the USA, will be investigating |
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Last Edit: Dec 4, 2018 0:12:19 GMT by pauly22
1994 BMW 525i touring
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1977 Ford Escort
1982 Ford Capri getting restored
1999 Mazda B2500 daily driver.
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Shouldn't get too stressed over the sound system Rian. Mine had a colander for an exhaust when I first got it, couldn't hear the radio, which was curse word anyway. Then fitted new sport cat front pipes and stock back half. Who needs tunes? In fact, as I was climbing an enclosed spiral car park ramp last weekend I thought about you and your sound system. As the V8 noise bounced back and forth, I thought, "Why?" |
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Last Edit: Dec 4, 2018 12:35:13 GMT by georgeb
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Thanks. Still looking at various options Shouldn't get too stressed over the sound system Rian. Mine had a colander for an exhaust when I first got it, couldn't hear the radio, which was curse word anyway. Then fitted new sport cat front pipes and stock back half. Who needs tunes? In fact, as I was climbing an enclosed spiral car park ramp last weekend I thought about you and your sound system. As the V8 noise bounced back and forth, I thought, "Why?" Morning George. I was thinking after doing the tunnel video with the window down, that it was actually very tame. Needs headers and more open pipes. |
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Had a couple of questions on how I do selfies when working alone before, explained that a timer and stuck inside a roll of sandpaper with a rag to hold it upright works easy. Getting a video done is as easy, Beanbag, Camera, masking tape to keep it all together and then just edit the long film down to where you want it.  Another bit of frivolous spending on the Blazer. Classic tone hooter and a nice push button for less than £15.00  Right, back to the backup or reverse light issue. Another example recommended by Bill in GulfPort was this design and item.  Small enough to fit in places.    Photophuckit account renewed tonight, I get really peeved at these companies holding us to ransom but the contribution the forums and friendships generated here, make to my life and threads worthwhile.  Now we can post up pics again. . |
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I am not a great public supporter of charitable causes as it is a very personal and private matter HOWEVER. I buy The Big Issue from a street vendor just outside Waterloo station every so often (he normally has exit 6 but it is shut during construction ). Its £2.50 but I always give £5.00 and do not take the change. Today he gave me a Christmas card, signed Robert with the magazine. Lovely of him and shows they feel the cold as much as anyone else, as much as the warmth of a smile. And certainly will see me support him through next year again. Their motto is “A hand up not a hand out” Support a seller before Christmas if you can afford it. For the price of an overpriced milky coffee we can make a difference IN THEIR LIVES.  |
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Back to the Blazer Got home tonight and stepped through the front door in the dark, onto a parcel. Bugggerr!! Opened it up, and a gift from a complete stranger. Mark or Captain Slug on VZi had sent these from his personal collection, came of a K5 he used to own. Not correct for the 79 but I am pretty chuffed. They came off his ex army Blazer. I will try to remove the army paint.  Note the difference?  Also bought a 2 LED inspection mirror on a telescopic handle. Have used a non lit one before, works well.  Looking forward to,the weekend to getting some,time to get onto all the email jobs left to do. |
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Last Edit: Dec 5, 2018 20:18:39 GMT by grizz
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Awesome "Grizzer"!!
These little gifts are so awesome to get. I love it.
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