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Dec 31, 2018 15:21:25 GMT
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should be 12 o clock on the column, right down the bottom just above the pedals. Half moon shaped thing...also does the neutral safety switch so look for some heavy gauge purple wires.. This is all assuming it's a column shift not floor. Thanks, Column shift yes. Will look when I am down there. |
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Dec 31, 2018 15:35:09 GMT
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And the steering wheel,was delivered as mentioned,by the chirpy courier lady. Thank you to Ian Brown again.  Closer inspection showed years of wear and tear and muckyness.  Some rust on the horn button itself. I wanted to give it a coat of paint, but suspect it was made that way, because it does not get paint.   Spring plate was very much rusty too. Stopped at this point.  Cleaning took just over two hours with Cillit Bang ammonia based cleaner and a kitchen scoured, and a sharp knife in places.  And offered up in the truck different size for sure. And note the centre is not Centre.   I will fit it after the New Years Festivities are over. Back to work soon. HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL. Here’s to a car and truck filled 2019. |
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Dec 31, 2018 15:45:53 GMT
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Any guess what or why for?? ... Late to the party, obviously... oh well. |
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Dec 31, 2018 16:28:45 GMT
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Dec 31, 2018 23:55:57 GMT
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Any guess what or why for?? ... Late to the party, obviously... oh well. Or maybe not...... |
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Dec 31, 2018 23:57:45 GMT
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Back you Pete, I think all I need is to get the rear spot or LED light fitted. That’s easy enough off a live with a toggle switch. |
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Went over to Maidstone for dinner with Kevin and his wife who had picked up the brand new grille for the Blazer up in Derbyshire 175 miles from here for me, that kept the £40.00 purchase price realistic, rather than paying shipping or postage on top. I still need to make up some fitting brackets for it but hopefully not too much of a hassle. Friends Dave and Helen were there too. Dave brought me these sew on badges that he bought in 1978 at the Kennedy Space Centre, still in their bags, unopened. I just loved the pricing on them. Wonder what a gallon of gas cost back then.  And of course, freshly out of its packaging, the new grille. Hope to fit that and the new to me, steering wheel today once I figure and make the fitting brackets.  Looks like a good way to start the first day of the new year and last day of my break, much of which was enjoyed playing with this Not a Project truck. Thanks for checking in. |
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Rian, The horn push is standard Chevy - i/was exactly the same on my 56. Takes a little bit of time to get the tension right on the spring but after that it is all good to go. I think the grill is going to make the truck. Perfect. Happy New Year, just about to start my journey North to Brumminghsire to drop #2 son back at Uni. P.  |
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glenanderson
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^^^ WHS.
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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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Rian, The horn push is standard Chevy - i/was exactly the same on my 56. Takes a little bit of time to get the tension right on the spring but after that it is all good to go. I think the grill is going to make the truck. Perfect. Happy New Year, just about to start my journey North to Brumminghsire to drop #2 son back at Uni. P. Good speaking earlier today Paul. Dennis also said that the steering parts are not all there, so looks like a bit more work. Thank you mate. Here’s to a good year for all of us. |
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And so 2019 broke on us. Perfect day, sunshine, chilly, DRY....!!  Slow start indoors culminated in cutting the grass, as it was really scruffy, but had the mower set quite high as the lawn is waterlogged, or at least very soft n soggy, but happy it’s done.  Then chatted with various friends around the world, from Stas in Siberia to Ray in Iowa and of course Dennis in Missouri and my brother in South Africa. Followed by Truck Time. What better way is there to starting the year. This Blazer that certainly still is “Not a Project” was going to get some attention. And both were small jobs that in my opinion have delivered and then some. It really has wrapped up the last three months worth of Ups n Downs, and you all know where we started. I certainly have done more and spent more than intended. But it’s come together really well. First job, take a starting point photo.  Then remove the aluminium grille that will go into the for sale pile.  Reassemble  Compared to the starting point.  And then the Money Shot.  Harley had been there all day, helping. She is a funny cat...... Once I reversed the truck back from the lawn to start on the second job, which would be the steering wheel replacement, I went to the house to grab a coffee. When I got back, this was what I found. Catscan Approved  More in a while. |
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First chance I've had to check in for a while. What an overall transformation! Looks great.
Look forward to seeing more of this in 2019. Hopefully get the chance to see it first hand some point soon.
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Rich
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GMC Blazer.. Identity crisis! New old grille looks much better though, vast improvement! |
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wow.... looks like something out of Duel (the movie) with its new aggressive air .
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I like the new grille. 👍
Regarding the badges; back in 1978 the dollar was running at pretty much exactly $2 = £1, so in today’s money one dollar back then would be worth £2.80 in today’s money. Give or take a few pennies either way.
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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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First chance I've had to check in for a while. What an overall transformation! Looks great. Look forward to seeing more of this in 2019. Hopefully get the chance to see it first hand some point soon. Hello buddy !!! Long time no see. You are always welcome, kettle is on. Happy New Year too., to you and the family. GMC Blazer.. Identity crisis! New old grille looks much better though, vast improvement! Part of my purposeful messing around. I had all sorts, but thought I would see who noticed. Had considered a F@RD badge too. And a large Mercedes Benz badge off a Sprinter van. wow.... looks like something out of Duel (the movie) with its new aggressive air . I always thought the ally unit looked more aggressive like a street fighter possibly. But like what I have now. I like the new grille. 👍 Regarding the badges; back in 1978 the dollar was running at pretty much exactly $2 = £1, so in today’s money one dollar back then would be worth £2.80 in today’s money. Give or take a few pennies either way. Thank you Glen, glad you like it, let’s see what georgeb says. Second New Years job.... Fitting the steering wheel Ian Brown had sent me from his stash to replace the Moto-Lita one that came with the truck. Undoing and removing it was so easy. I had expected a fight.  Seems there are still some bits missing here.   Surprise discovery. Cruise control.  My little Klingon was with me all day again, being a real pain in the butt. But she makes me chuckle at her insistence to help and get in the way.  Fitted new wheel. Amazing how off centre the centre actually is. No horn push yet  And at the end of the day...... Two small jobs done, but both were jobs I really wanted to get done. Rock n Roll.  So what next....?? |
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Grille is awesome. Pure Retro and much more in keeping than the one you swopped out. Big Ole whippy antenna required on the roof now lol.
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Much nicer grill Rian nice.
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Thank you Glen, glad you like it, let’s see what georgeb says. Sadly, I have to agree with Glen. This truck is losing its bid in the balls-ability by the day! |
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Yup, like the new grill ...  |
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