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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
	Oct 7, 2021 18:00:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Asked the following question……… I have a pair of Makita cordless drills and three dying batteries plus two chargers that craigrk gave me a few years ago when he found a pile of them on the sidewalk near his house. They work well as cordless drills as long as the battery lasts, however, all of it, including chucks are well worn, and to be honest even frustrating at times. Mickey next door has a cordless Makita impact driver which is an absolute gem, blows my mind every time I use it. I am looking to buy a new pair, drill and impact driver (I do have a large mains, corder Clarke unit that is a brute) The impact will probably work mainly on woodwork, and the odd mechanical job, speeding up fitting back nuts and bolts with a small adapter. I am not particularly brand loyal, as I have had B&Q “Power” and McCulloch branded items before that were perfectly adequate and fit for purpose. I cannot recall what, but seem to recall Dez recently replaced some of his cordless tools, maybe Dewalt? I know Milwaukee is having massive success right now as they are on all the Nat-Geo television programs etc. Anyway, advice, tips and pointers appreciated on what to look for and avoid. I am probably more of an occasional hobby type user, so it would not be charged 2-3 times a day like the guys on a building site or workshop. BUT….. I do like and prefer Pro-type tools that are half decent and can last. Had some answers, Anyone got a spectacular contact for a “best price” I would buy a DCD796 £62 & DCF887 w/ 2x2aH £130 I am happy to go with the deals posted by sLowered forum.retro-rides.org/thread/219931/cordless-drill-impact-same-battery Thanks.
	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
	Oct 8, 2021 15:38:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Almost the weekend. Been a busy (rough) work week and I planned on bailing out by 2.00pm but typically I was still at it by 4.15 Keep in mind I start by 07.00 most days. Bought myself a couple of tools, since my one is dying, and the other I do not have. *** I would bought DCD796 £62 & DCF887 w/ 2x2aH £130 as one gets confused with the variable offers out there, and at the end of the day, I am kinda a Hobbyist at best, and these specs seem to deliver for most hobby guys out there. *** Hope to get back onto the Rezin Rockit tomorrow. .
	Last Edit: Oct 8, 2021 15:40:38 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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Paul Y Posted a lot Posts: 1,951	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 Paul Y @pauly
	Oct 8, 2021 18:54:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Rian, I have a drill with the 2ah batteries and they are the most frustrating things in the world. Get the biggest batteries you can. P.
	If I wanted 2 pedals I would have built a bicycle.... Woody's Build retrorides.proboards.com/thread/176466/woody-knife-phase-huge-cajones

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Alpina99 South East Posts: 1,560	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 Alpina99 @alpina99
	Oct 8, 2021 18:54:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi Rian, I had DeWalt kit some years back, (until some thieving scr*te relieved me of them,) and found them to be reasonably robust and a good all round piece of kit for, as you state, the "hobbyist", Nigel
	BMW E39 525i Sport BMW E46 320d Sport Touring (now sold on.) BMW E30 325 Touring (now sold on.) BMW E30 320 Cabriolet (Project car - currently for sale.)

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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
	Oct 8, 2021 19:59:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 8, 2021 18:54:13 GMT Paul Y said: Rian, I have a drill with the 2ah batteries and they are the most frustrating things in the world. Get the biggest batteries you can. P. I think I will keep my eyes open for a 4-5ah unit on offer when it appears. In the mean time……. Lots of (^%£%&^&%((_+ Oct 8, 2021 18:54:50 GMT Alpina99 said: Hi Rian, I had DeWalt kit some years back, (until some thieving scr*te relieved me of them,) and found them to be reasonably robust and a good all round piece of kit for, as you state, the "hobbyist", Nigel I am sure I will be happy with these. They will be a great addition to my non functional and non existent units.
	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
	Oct 8, 2021 20:11:09 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	………………and then I ground to a halt. I had hoped to finish work early (flexi-time) today so that I could get a start on the final chapter of the bushes. Then work kicked me in the nuts, hard. When it gets busy I just need to keep going, so by 4.30 it wound down. Also realised that I will need to disassemble some of the work I did before. Too many obstructions and retainers. I will try find some time tomorrow, but we are planning a bit of a run out in the S10 that has not been out much lately as I have spent a lot of time at home. .
	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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89mustang Part of things Posts: 170	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 89mustang @89mustang
	Oct 8, 2021 20:37:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Just seen this on fb!


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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
	Oct 10, 2021 18:55:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 8, 2021 20:37:32 GMT 89mustang said: Just seen this on fb! Nice. Imagine me getting even close to that.
	Last Edit: Oct 11, 2021 5:34:22 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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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 grizz @grizz
	Oct 10, 2021 19:59:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Seems Photobucket feels I am loading too many photos for the contract I have. So it is not loading my photos. At the tariff I pay as it is, I am not going to have them extort another $xxx or whatever it is out of me. They get about $xxx/year from me. As far as I know I am on the intermediate tariff which equates 25000 photos. But for now it seems pics are on hold. .
	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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metalshapes Posted a lot Posts: 3,152	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 metalshapes @metalshapes
	Oct 10, 2021 20:45:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	At the first sign of Bucket Trouble I deleted all my pics out of my account, and tried to repair my various build threads as well as I could. That seemed like a much better solution than giving in to money grabbing tactics. Because it you let it happen once, it will more than likely happen again...


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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
	Oct 10, 2021 21:11:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 10, 2021 20:45:56 GMT metalshapes said: At the first sign of Bucket Trouble I deleted all my pics out of my account, and tried to repair my various build threads as well as I could. That seemed like a much better solution than giving in to money grabbing tactics. Because it you let it happen once, it will more than likely happen again... Agreed. I have messaged them to challenge this action. Problem for me is that they are like quicksand. Been with them all my internet life so all my threads are in there. I will not pay more.
	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
	Oct 10, 2021 21:15:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	What I will be paying more for is to replace the top and bottom ball joints if I can source them (not available at Eurocarparts) it seems. The splitter managed to mangle to ones I dismantled today. Weirdly, one has a screw in where a grease nipple may have lived before. Still need to order the new brake discs, calipers and pads to replace what mess is left of the original front brakes. Jobs for this week.
	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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metalshapes Posted a lot Posts: 3,152	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 metalshapes @metalshapes
	Oct 10, 2021 21:22:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I ran into the same thing with a previous employer. The kind that will tell you you're family, until its more beneficial to screw you over. So when he did, I let it escalate right up to the point where he said "or else" ( or else meaning you are fired) I knew that if I'd give him that success, it would happen again. And it did. But that time I told him, " OK, I'm done" Because by then I had used the extra time to arrange for a better alternative. My replacement "right hand man" actively sabotaged the place, and the shop went under within the year... After that, what to do with the inconvenience caused by the Bucket people, was a easy decision.
	Last Edit: Oct 11, 2021 1:36:50 GMT by metalshapes

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gess Part of things Posts: 220	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 gess @gess
	Oct 11, 2021 5:06:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I have been watching your coil spring removal endavour and thougtht I should offer a tip. The front suspension from the cortina is similar to the Granada Mk1 and Mk1. I usually start by compressing the springs using two clamps: www.amazon.com/Hiltex-50604-Compressors-Heat-Treated-Suspension/dp/B002GQD2P6 This is to prevent the lower arm beeing pulled down too hard when I remove the damper. I then remove the hub carrier. This mean I have to undo the top and bottom ball joints. I usually make at tool using some bolts and sockets to press them out without damaging the rubber boots. The bottom ball joint has some bolts that also hold the caster rod and the stabilizer bar. Those both need to be disconnected from the lower suspension arm to allow enough trave to free the spring. I then compress the spring enought to get it free from the suspension arm. This arm will have to be pushed down a fair bit to allow the spring to clear a lip. I don't think you will be able to remove the spring unless you follow a similar path. Your spring compression tool will probably not allow you to remove the spring as I believe it it too long even with the lower suspenion arm lowered as far as it will go. Hope the Photobucket problem gets solved in a way that is benificial to you.


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westbay Posted a lot Posts: 1,885	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 westbay @westbay
	Oct 11, 2021 8:06:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Ball joints ... link


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westbay Posted a lot Posts: 1,885	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 westbay @westbay
	Oct 11, 2021 8:08:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Front discs ... link Calipers ... link Repair / renew kit ... link Just the seals etc ... link
	Last Edit: Oct 11, 2021 8:25:26 GMT by westbay

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kevins Posted a lot Posts: 4,855	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 kevins @kevins
	Oct 11, 2021 8:46:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Worth looking at rally design too, they do a reman M16 calliper for £50, they only list it under capri/escort but they are all the same, you can also fit the wider 2.8i capri m16 calliper and vented disc though I doubt you will really need the extra cooling on something this light.
	Last Edit: Oct 11, 2021 8:53:47 GMT by kevins

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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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	Oct 11, 2021 8:06:33 GMT westbay said: Ball joints ... link ORDERED
	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
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	Oct 11, 2021 8:08:07 GMT westbay said: Front discs ... link Calipers ... link Repair / renew kit ... link Just the seals etc ... link Thanks for the searches Tony. Much appreciated. FRONT DISCS ORDERED. Has anyone got a good pair of used Cortina front calipers to sell at a sensible price ? Worth asking. Please post up here, or send me a PM please.
	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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ejenner Posted a lot Posts: 1,139	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 ejenner @ejenner
	Oct 11, 2021 15:19:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Shame about photo bucket. I bought my own domain name 20 years ago. In the meantime my pictures have been hosted in all sorts of different places but because the domain name is a constant the pictures I've uploaded can last forever as long as I maintain the hosting somehow.


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