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

mrbounce Posted a lot Posts: 2,294	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 mrbounce @mrbounce
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	grizz Being a neglected fibreglass kit car, you'll doubtless find some previously undiscovered species of plant growing in it when you strip it down... Loving this. Takes me back to my trip to get the Midas
	Nothing points at bad engineering more than creases in Gaffa Tape. redirect.viglink.com/?key=63364c64c1bea2953642596e66a2463a&subId=2095273&u=http%3A//retrorides.proboards.com/thread/191577/1981-midas-coupe-project-zippy%3Fpage%3D1

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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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	Sept 9, 2020 15:15:35 GMT oxb1l said: 😃 I must have had that plate for about 4 years waiting to pass it down the line. I did bring another wheel for you but the borrowed jack had been put away and we didn't want to pester Scott any more than we already had. So which one of the clowns are you? I only have Bill or Gordon to guess? Thank you very much, regardless. AHHHH...... Bill, top secret username. Top Bloke too.
	Last Edit: Sept 9, 2020 15:40:05 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
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	Sept 9, 2020 15:33:57 GMT mrbounce said: grizz Being a neglected fibreglass kit car, you'll doubtless find some previously undiscovered species of plant growing in it when you strip it down... Loving this. Takes me back to my trip to get the Midas I have no doubt mate. And I am pretty sure, every guy on here with a Kitcar or fibreglass car will be waiting for me to discover all the joys of ownership.
	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
	Sept 9, 2020 15:59:09 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	With a load of straps, enough to create a mummy, the Rezin Rockit was strapped down £70.00 worth of Mazda RX8 seats as negotiated by Bill strapped down inside the tub. Love the way the front and rear bumpers have tow balls attached, one for pulling, one for pushing. Seen it used for launching boats. The petrol cap, in fetching green plastic has all the hallmarks of a Molotov Coctail, just needing a rag and some matches. Contented Fil. Followed by a chat between Fil closest, and l-r Gordon, Bill and Scott, brother of Roy who sold me the Eagle RV.
	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
	Sept 9, 2020 16:08:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Of course there has to be a certain amount of fun when doing this sort of thing, or else it would not be fun, would it ? So when Bill fetched the RX8 seats from Gordons van, he and Fil needed to test them first. Charging arounD to get them fitted Yup........ Feels just right. And looks good from down here. More in a moment.
	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
	Sept 9, 2020 16:25:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Last big entry of photos. These detail pics I like because they take more than a day to become what they are. My favourite pic from today. Moss Alarm ? Gelcoat/paint. Needs a clean for sure. Even the wheels that were on it, on the wall side for the last 6 years show their age. . Eventually became time to leave. Bill and Gordon followed Fil and Nikki for a while. Spotted and snapped by Bill, this lady scrambled for her phone to take a photo of the van and trailer, wonder why? .I will copy and paste Fil’s travel report of their first leg of the return trip in a bit. Hope some of you are still awake and tasking note.
	Last Edit: Sept 9, 2020 16:29:51 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
	Sept 9, 2020 18:52:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Few more pics from Mrs S Our official trip photographer Tonight the Rezin Rockit sleeps here. Pretty place Dinner in the go. No, this is not all there is. Chef. Photographer. Co-driver, Tired. And a big part of the trip as Fils sidekick. Observers have commented that the registration implies Grin factor Lets hope so. Support from all over too. I am grinning in anticipation here.
	Last Edit: Sept 9, 2020 19:06:20 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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thomfr Part of things Trying to assemble the Duett again.. Posts: 694	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 thomfr @thomfr
	Sept 9, 2020 19:25:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Wow! The weather is better in the North than in the South of The Netherlands ;-). As I plan a trip (with a classic off course) for next year or the year after (depending on our aunt Corona) to this area may I ask you how you find these rural Camp sites? Via an app or a specific site? I do not fancy those places which look like a golf court with only elderly people in their far too big caravans, and us.. Thom
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tineca Posted a lot Posts: 1,109	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 tineca @tineca
	Sept 9, 2020 19:37:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Fab update. I use g3 on slow with water to get the gel coat up on my boat. If its painted then it would be too course and best with summat finer.


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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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	Sept 9, 2020 19:25:13 GMT thomfr said: Wow! The weather is better in the North than in the South of The Netherlands ;-). As I plan a trip (with a classic off course) for next year or the year after (depending on our aunt Corona) to this area may I ask you how you find these rural Camp sites? Via an app or a specific site? I do not fancy those places which look like a golf court with only elderly people in their far too big caravans, and us.. Thom Hi Thom, I do not know where these camps are, or how to find them. Maybe someone can reply with more guidance on here for you. Sept 9, 2020 19:37:13 GMT tineca said: Fab update. I use g3 on slow with water to get the gel coat up on my boat. If its painted then it would be too course and best with summat finer. That sounds good. 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
	Sept 9, 2020 20:02:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Copy and paste of Fil’s report tonight from where they have struck camp. ...and to keep the real time theme as far as possible... Bill and Gordon were waiting for us as we arrived to pick the Rezin Rocket up. The Rocket itself had already been moved out of the yard and was prepped and ready to load. With the trailer lined up and ready I went in to the cab to get my gloves and fetch the straps and by the time I got out Bill & Gordon had already got the ramp tilted and the winch hooked up. They've obviously done this before. It became obvious right away that any attempt at me helping would only slow them down so I kept out of the way and left them to it. Nicer people you couldn't wish to meet. Bill made sure that the trailer wheel nuts were tight as it was clearly a concern to him and the Rezin Rocket then got strapped down. If we'd used any more straps it would have ended up looking like an Egyptian mummy. With gifts exchanged and apologies from me to Bill for stealing the road trip which he revealed he was hoping to do it was time for us to head back south. You'll see the loading pics from the official tour photographer later but here's the snaps I got of the new view from the trailer cams The second cam was almost an afterthought and was a really cheap and nasty one from eBay. I specifically ordered the version without the parking stripes as I just wanted something that pointed backwards rather than down as it can give you a better idea of how tall a kerb is, for example. As you can see, they sent me the wrong one but return postage would have cost about the same as the camera so I didn't bother. I had originally thought it might also double up as a rear view mirror, but being mounted on the rear step it's so close to the ground that it makes you feel nauseous as the tarmac appears to be shooting past at 300 mph! It does what it needs to do. A couple of hours on some stunning roads with the sun beating down gloriously on us and we're back at Haggs Bank. A quick inspection showed that my replacement number plate had stayed on this time. I was nothing short of amazed at the speed and organisation of getting that made - especially as Bill was working a night shift and met me straight afterwards. It just shows that with the right will, connections and organisation anything is possible. Today's massive drama which I'm struggling to find a way of blowing out of all proportion in a sensationalist tabloid way is that the stereo which was mounted on the jeep wasn't there any more. The mounting frame was so rotten that the whole thing had fallen down. Fortunately it landed in the jeep. And with that I'll sign off for today. Off for a warm shower and a bacon roll I think. Tune in for tomorrow's exciting episode - "the final leg"
	Last Edit: Sept 9, 2020 20:03:02 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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Mercdan68 Posted hell of a lot Posts: 9,217 Club RR Member Number: 68	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 Mercdan68 @forddan68 Club Retro Rides Member 68
	Sept 9, 2020 20:30:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice updates , great work all involved on the collection of the rocket
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tineca Posted a lot Posts: 1,109	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 tineca @tineca
	Sept 9, 2020 21:02:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks like a pull-out stereo 😁


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cerbsp6 Part of things Posts: 87	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 cerbsp6 @cerbsp6
	Sept 9, 2020 21:17:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Great project and great read! Thoroughly enjoying it 👍


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mr2fc Posted a lot Posts: 1,990	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 mr2fc @mr2fc
	Sept 9, 2020 22:10:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 9, 2020 21:02:20 GMT tineca said: Looks like a pull-out stereo 😁 Was just talking to the kids I work with about taking the whole stereo out when I was a lad, they didn't believe me until Google came to my rescue (again...)


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mr2fc Posted a lot Posts: 1,990	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 mr2fc @mr2fc
	Sept 9, 2020 22:11:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	...I'm still jealous btw


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fr€$h&m1nt¥ Posted hell of a lot Posts: 6,598 Club RR Member Number: 99	Grizz’s Purgatory, Rezin Rockit 🚀 SUMMERTIME FUN 18/09/23 fr€$h&m1nt¥ @freshandminty Club Retro Rides Member 99
	Sept 9, 2020 22:23:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The GRN reg is only one letter off being Grizz’s Rezin Rockit. Might have to be Grizz’s Rezin Nugget instead.
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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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	Sept 9, 2020 20:30:51 GMT Mercdan68 said: Nice updates , great work all involved on the collection of the rocket Amazing teamwork, if one could call it that. People have just fallen out the woodwork in order to help, get involved and help get this down South. I guess once again, Karma at work. I have driven up to Yorkshire and Bristol to fetch motorbikes for people who could not, usually alone (not as nice as a trip with company) and brought them home, stored them and then delivered etc. So it all goes around. Sept 9, 2020 21:02:20 GMT tineca said: Looks like a pull-out stereo 😁 You mean fall out. 😉 Happy I did not have to do it. Sept 9, 2020 21:17:15 GMT cerbsp6 said: Great project and great read! Thoroughly enjoying it 👍 Thanks mate. I am actually enjoying it too, writing and living it. I actually re-read it a couple of days ago, and sat chuckling at it all. Certainly is a team effort. Sept 9, 2020 22:10:47 GMT mr2fc said: Sept 9, 2020 21:02:20 GMT tineca said: Looks like a pull-out stereo 😁 Was just talking to the kids I work with about taking the whole stereo out when I was a lad, they didn't believe me until Google came to my rescue (again...) Funny that...... we forget about pulling it, and shoving it under the seat, thinking nobody is going to look for it there. Had my car broken into once to remove it, and tear open bags of pulystyrene bubbles on the back seat, what a mess.
	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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	Sept 9, 2020 22:11:10 GMT mr2fc said: ...I'm still jealous btw Not sure if saying “I am sorry” will make any difference. But he kettle is always on here. Sept 9, 2020 22:23:25 GMT fr€$h&m1nt¥ said: The GRN reg is only one letter off being Grizz’s Rezin Rockit. Might have to be Grizz’s Rezin Nugget instead. And as mentioned too, the N is 90’ out, could fall over and be a Z to create GRZ but still a Q plate. Guess it is stuck with that for life. The numbers 168 is one short of 1-69 too, but had value.......... if you know the joke.
	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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	Ready for the next leg, down to Kent. Three wipers should clean the screen pretty well. ETA at a lazy pace with stops for coffee etc is 3.00 to 4.00pm just when I have an hours training online. Let’s hope it is 4.00pm .
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