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Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23

grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 grizz @grizz
	Dec 30, 2021 17:48:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Back to the marker lights and all the front end lighting…….. Just saw this……… For sale on FB Marketplace’s cars section. Note the placement of lights, relative to the model and year of manufacture. FOR SALE 1978 JEEP CJ7 £15,000 Massive 6.6lt AMC V8 , Automatic transmission , selectable 2wd and 4wd via a dana 300 big lift on Rubicon express springs , big tyres 35" Mot and Tax exempt with current V5 ok heres a list of whats been done 401 (6.6lt) V8 AMC (jeep engine ) Th 400 / Novak Adapter to fit transfer case Dana 300 Transfer case , selectable 2wd / 4wd Dana 44 rear axle New front wings Tub has been welded before but is in good condition Painted in Raptor textured polyurethane paint for tough ness and protection off road (orange) New door seals windscreen seals / cowl seal New Bestop roof in black denim New rock crawler front bumper New rear rock crawler bumper and swing out tyre carrier New 8000lb Super winch New Rubicon Express 4.5 extreme leaf springs (best money can buy) New extended front Rubicon Express stainless brake lines 3 core Alloy rad (about a year old ) electric fan Hei distributor Holley 4 barrel carb Edelbrock torker alloy intake manifold Holley electric fuel pump Headman headers Stainless twin exhausts full system Borgenson steering shaft Rebuild steering box RHD Steering brace all new ball joints / track rod ends linkages etc 35" cooper tyres Black 10x15 steel wheels New carpet set LED headlights / indicators / rear lights Engine had a complete top end rebuild a year ago , new valves ,skimmed etc,new head gaskets /bolts etc it sounds like a dragster and will beat most things off the lights , not fast top end but has some big BHP please remember its a 43 year old jeep so it don't drive like a new car , jeeps do wander a bit and bounce but thats half the fun of it ,Jeeps are getting hard to find ,i doubt you'll find one with this spec anywhere in the uk. So………. What does the collective think or make of the placement of lights?
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mk2cossie Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 3,059 Club RR Member Number: 77	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 mk2cossie @mk2cossie Club Retro Rides Member 77
	Dec 30, 2021 18:20:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Ah, that usual rubbish of "mot and tax exempt" making all the dodgy bodge jobs alright Where are the lights from the factory on a 66 Jeep? As opposed to that sellers liking of it all in the middle/grill section Personally, I'd wire up some lights on the wings of the Rezin Rockit and maybe wire up the LED units with all their functions. My initial comment about position lights placement was meant more of an in general and with an eye on legalities, instead of the utter mess of the MOT inspection manual
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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 grizz @grizz
	Dec 30, 2021 18:48:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Dec 30, 2021 18:20:38 GMT mk2cossie said: Ah, that usual rubbish of "mot and tax exempt" making all the dodgy bodge jobs alright Where are the lights from the factory on a 66 Jeep? As opposed to that sellers liking of it all in the middle/grill section Personally, I'd wire up some lights on the wings of the Rezin Rockit and maybe wire up the LED units with all their functions. My initial comment about position lights placement was meant more of an in general and with an eye on legalities, instead of the utter mess of the MOT inspection manual Let’s see what the agreement is.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 grizz @grizz
	Dec 30, 2021 19:06:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Few yard jobs to do and some stuff at Sally’s place,today. Then headed out to see if I could get another pair of part worn tyres fitted to the steels. No luck. So I had a pair of 195/50-15’s fitted. Chunky. For the front end. I like that. Got home and removed the 195/60-15’s from the front and fitted the new ones up front. Then removed the 16 inch alloys from the rear and fitted the adapters and spacers on the rear. Previously nickwheeler gave me a simple tool to help centre and fit a wheel, also helps to keep a spacer in place. Then the rear wheels. Front wheel drive alloys fitted were just rollers. Bit tight. Steels fitted…… Hmmmmmm, those should fill the arches. And then we have it right. Bit of rake should go a long way toward creating the look I want. 50 profiles up front and 60’s out back. Liking this a lot. WHATCHA THINK ? .
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nickwheeler Posted a lot Posts: 1,131	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 nickwheeler @nickwheeler
	Dec 30, 2021 21:56:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I would have gone for 195/65s on the back if sticking with such small tyres. I have one for mocking up my project if you want to borrow it.


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mk2cossie Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 3,059 Club RR Member Number: 77	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 mk2cossie @mk2cossie Club Retro Rides Member 77
	Dec 30, 2021 21:58:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	They look like just the right amount of stretch on the steels grizz Was expecting there to be a shot with the body on the chassis with the wheels fitted
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pedalcarjoe Posted a lot Posts: 2,104	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 pedalcarjoe @pedalcarjoe
	Dec 30, 2021 22:32:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	[quote author="grizz" Liking this a lot. WHATCHA THINK ? [/quote] I think you and "team Grizz" have done a great job is the body being dropped on tomorrow for a trial rolling fit ? must be tempting


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peteh1969 Posted a lot Posts: 2,776 Club RR Member Number: 107	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 peteh1969 @peteh1969 Club Retro Rides Member 107
	Dec 31, 2021 1:03:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	They look good Rian. But the ride is going to very hard as the tire profile works as part of the suspension something to bar in mind. As for the lights as they are on the CJ7 that's an MOT fail if you have them like that on yours as that is how they had them on the CJ7 from the factory as the markers are small and below the main lights but on yours they should have the side/marker lights and indecators on the very fromt of the wings so that they can be seen, you can still fit coloured led replacement bulbs and clear lenses to yours. The main headlights from the CJ7 would be great on yours but you must have the side/marker lights and indecators fitted on the wings. Pete
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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 grizz @grizz
	Dec 31, 2021 7:57:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Dec 30, 2021 21:56:42 GMT nickwheeler said: I would have gone for 195/65s on the back if sticking with such small tyres. I have one for mocking up my project if you want to borrow it. Morning mate, The fronts will stay. The rears were fitted as a stopgap and just so the fitting and mockup can be done. Paul Y has a set that are wider and maybe even taller on Woody. Can’t recall what size exactly
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	Dec 30, 2021 21:58:47 GMT mk2cossie said: They look like just the right amount of stretch on the steels grizz Was expecting there to be a shot with the body on the chassis with the wheels fitted The fronts are done and ready for MOT 🐷 The rears are fine, but I want as close to a 225/55 or 225/60 as I can get ideally. Regarding the body fit…………. Get your butt over here and come help speed up the process. I have to keep Sally happy too as she allows me loads of freedom.
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	Dec 30, 2021 22:32:30 GMT pedalcarjoe said: grizz said: WHATCHA THINK ? I think you and "team Grizz" have done a great job is the body being dropped on tomorrow for a trial rolling fit ? must be tempting The Team certainly have done a ton of great stuff. Today is the last day of 2021…….. I have a dream. A wish. If the engine and gearbox can be mounted before dark, it would be pretty awesome. Then a sneak peek of body on could be on the cards, though it was on briefly, two days ago. Here’s to wishful thinking. .
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	Dec 31, 2021 1:03:03 GMT peteh1969 said: They look good Rian. But the ride is going to very hard as the tire profile works as part of the suspension something to bar in mind. As for the lights as they are on the CJ7 that's an MOT fail if you have them like that on yours as that is how they had them on the CJ7 from the factory as the markers are small and below the main lights but on yours they should have the side/marker lights and indecators on the very fromt of the wings so that they can be seen, you can still fit coloured led replacement bulbs and clear lenses to yours. The main headlights from the CJ7 would be great on yours but you must have the side/marker lights and indecators fitted on the wings. Pete Morning Pete, Hard ride is relatively acceptable as it is a toy, as will be getting wet, if raining on the way home. But it is planned to be a pure toy, no 3 after company car and S10. I will live with it. Regarding the lights, we will figure that out later.
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	Dec 31, 2021 8:01:30 GMT grizz said: Dec 30, 2021 21:58:47 GMT mk2cossie said: They look like just the right amount of stretch on the steels grizz Was expecting there to be a shot with the body on the chassis with the wheels fitted Regarding the body fit…………. Get your butt over here and come help speed up the process. I would do, but its a bit far to cycle or walk Although I could really do with the exercise
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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 grizz @grizz
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	You heard of Jack-Chitt before? Meet Jack-Oil. When lifting the engine out the MX5 I had to cut the front as the hoist did not lift high enough. So Nick suggested it may need a service. Tiny sideways hole…… So I screwed a silicone tube nozzle to the small funnel tip……l.. 250ml later, filled. Lets hope it can raise to full height today.
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Rich Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 6,327 Club RR Member Number: 160	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 Rich @foxmcintyre Club Retro Rides Member 160
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	Dec 30, 2021 18:20:38 GMT mk2cossie said: Where are the lights from the factory on a 66 Jeep? As opposed to that sellers liking of it all in the middle/grill section Iirc that’s the factory location, bear in mind a 1966 CJ was never officially sold in the U.K. so you’ll not find a factory location for lights on one that satisfies C&U or RTLA.
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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 grizz @grizz
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	Dec 31, 2021 10:02:49 GMT Rich said: Dec 30, 2021 18:20:38 GMT mk2cossie said: Where are the lights from the factory on a 66 Jeep? As opposed to that sellers liking of it all in the middle/grill section Iirc that’s the factory location, bear in mind a 1966 CJ was never officially sold in the U.K. so you’ll not find a factory location for lights on one that satisfies C&U or RTLA. Hey Rich, Thanks for that. I think the right answer is just to get on with the rest and leaving it along.
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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 grizz @grizz
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	Last day of the year. This is mid winter. nickwheeler and I were both thinking that if we could get the engine and gearbox mounts made, tacked and in position, followed by placing the body on the chassis, it would be a great place to end 2021, regardless of what time that happened. However, the engine hoist messed us around, and finding the right metal, getting the positioning etc sorted took time, starting just after 10.00 we only had a coffee at 12,30 or sometime later. Nick had a family meeting to attend, which meant closing off by 2.00pm so he could get across town. The pic most of us have been waiting for…… And then, once the engine was mocked in position, I added the radiator, fan and original pipework to see if it all fitted. Gear stick was in approximately the right place. So then Nick marked out where the original Ford engine mounts on the chassis (not the crossmember) needed to be cut away as the MX5 engine mounts hang a bit lower. So Mr 9” grinder came out……. It scares me. Cut away, cleaned up, and then fine tuned. Engine back in. Mazda prop-shaft in ( No it does not match the diff…….. so I will have to have a custom build done. Length is right but the bolt pattern differs out back. Next job after Nick measured it out was for me to get on the drill press and make a few holes, followed by a slot on the face of the engine mounting plate, then Nick, who had brought his welder along, tacked it in place so me could carry on with the next one, which proved to be a bit more awkward. Amazing how time flies when you are having fun. Too soon it was 2.00pm and time for Nick to head out. Leaving me with some homework to get done in the meantime. So I pulled in the CAD pizza box and started to make up the templates for the gussets that will be making the mounts completely stable and ready for the next evolution, whenever, or if ever it happens. The trick of course is starting with a large section, and then adding to get an exact fit. And the result. To be welded in tomorrow once the steel plate cutout is done. Laid out on the plate, of course playing Tetris helps. Transferred onto the steel. Once all were created and transferred on the steel, cutout time. Sparkly. Destroyed a very good pair of trainers, unfortunately. At the rear end, the gearbox needed a mount of some sort as well, using the rubber mounts. So using existing fasteners and a plate on the chassis, I cut some steel to fit, and will drill the M8 holes, mount the rubber mounts and attach to the tail. I am not 100% sure how this will look when done, but a nights sleeping on the idea should work it out in my head. That took me to 5.30 and time to shut shop and come in to see Sally and cook us something to eat. Here you can see the gussets as they will be welded into place around the mounting plate and onto the chassis to create a solid, safe mount on each side. Pretty chuffed with todays progress again. Tomorrow is a new year. Happy New Year to all of you out there, the writers and lurkers and the ones who rarely say a thing. Thank you for 2021.
	Last Edit: Dec 31, 2021 20:48:04 GMT by grizz 1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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nickwheeler Posted a lot Posts: 1,131	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 nickwheeler @nickwheeler
	Dec 31, 2021 20:58:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The gussets look good; all we'll need is to grind the paint off and tack them in. The long bolts go up through the gearbox into captive nuts on the Mazda structure. We'll need some to weld onto the new plate. Body back on by lunchtime?


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stevo67 Part of things Posts: 28	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 stevo67 @stevo67
	Dec 31, 2021 21:35:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Happy New Year from a lurker!! Really enjoy reading your posts, keep it up.


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