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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	🚜 The HOPEMOBILE ❌ FRANKENTRACTOR ♻️ Spares & Repairs 🚜grizz @grizz
	Oct 23, 2022 12:39:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Well…… Some friends do love to spend your money for you. So when Serendipity smiled upon the planets and craigrk sent me this Marketplace ad for another dubious item I coveted for a long time, while it lined up with the purchase of a load of serious industrial racking and shelving from “Deleted Profile”, plus collecting a load of American and bootfair stuff from my place, I had to take a look. We all know those ads where the spelling is super terrible, the photos as spectacularly bad, but under it all sits an item you desperately want to pin some hope of redemption to. Meet the HOPEMOBILE 1994 Westwood 1012 - £100 The actual description read: Westwood 1012 ride on mower/yard tractor 12.5hp Briggs and Stratton Engine £100 Photos as posted in the ad. Yup, confidence inspired, so I said to Craig how far from his home, keeping in mind he is 205 miles from here. Oh, not far, about half an hour, just into Wales. Perfect. BUY AND COLLECT IF YOU CAN PLEASE. That was Tuesday morning.. Sellers reply to Craig: SORRY, SOLD, Collection this afternoon. Boll0x Craig was in London for work by this time, till Thursday evening. Late afternoon he texted to say seller messaged to say “available again” No, there are no alarm bells here….l move along. So I repeated……. Yes please, buy and collect it. Seller agreed to Craig collecting Friday night after work. I was excited……. At least the odds of me getting something was better than winning the lottery. So I patiently waited. Yeaaahhh Right. And late to the party, from Frankenhealey Missing carburettor, battery, cowl and somebits…… This could be interesting. MEET FRANKENTRACTOR
	Last Edit: Nov 15, 2022 10:42:24 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	🚜 The HOPEMOBILE ❌ FRANKENTRACTOR ♻️ Spares & Repairs 🚜grizz @grizz
	Oct 23, 2022 13:36:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	So, while Craig made some major business decisions and transactions in the Big Smoke and ate meals worth a small African countries GDP and shared his views….. I did my day job, got a great email from my agency (about money) and got inquisitive and impatient about this thing I was hoping to buy. So I messaged Emma, the seller to ask for some better photos. I was being hopeful here, and did not identify myself as the actual finacier….. So promptly I got these…… Followed by these. Much better than the ones in the ad, you will agree. They confirmed to me mainly that it seemed intact, the body was in really good condition for a 28 year old tractor. Also, very importantly, in fact most important, that it was a steel bodied tractor. I have been offered very kindly before, a complete, running lawn tractor by a very good man, but declined because it was modern plastic bodied one. In retrospect of course, one could make up some body, or add a Dodgem body over it with some supports. I forwarded the pics to Craig, without explanation and he assumed that I had pulled them off the internet. When I told him on Thursday that it was the actual tractor, he was pretty chuffed for me. I had hoped that the small trailer I recently tidied up and put new tyres on, would fit it, but it is longer and wider, so I have popped it onto FB marketplace for a trade or for sale, in order to get something a bit bigger or ideally a flatbed chassis that will take the tractor and on decent sized wheels like the 14” this one has fitted. Behind the Rezin Rockit.
	Last Edit: Oct 23, 2022 13:38:05 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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nickwheeler Posted a lot Posts: 1,131	🚜 The HOPEMOBILE ❌ FRANKENTRACTOR ♻️ Spares & Repairs 🚜nickwheeler @nickwheeler
	Oct 23, 2022 13:51:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Using a couple of rolls of duct tape, a few hot-glue sticks and some string you could mount that Robin body to it. It wouldn't be any worse to driver than a Reliant, and would probably be faster.


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	🚜 The HOPEMOBILE ❌ FRANKENTRACTOR ♻️ Spares & Repairs 🚜grizz @grizz
	Oct 23, 2022 18:40:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 23, 2022 13:51:53 GMT nickwheeler said: Using a couple of rolls of duct tape, a few hot-glue sticks and some string you could mount that Robin body to it. It wouldn't be any worse to driver than a Reliant, and would probably be faster. Good thinking Nick.
	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	🚜 The HOPEMOBILE ❌ FRANKENTRACTOR ♻️ Spares & Repairs 🚜grizz @grizz
	Oct 23, 2022 18:41:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Somewhat more daring than I am right now, but I love it. Looks like fun. All on Wheel Horse tractors though, it seems.
	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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pedalcarjoe Posted a lot Posts: 2,104	🚜 The HOPEMOBILE ❌ FRANKENTRACTOR ♻️ Spares & Repairs 🚜pedalcarjoe @pedalcarjoe
	Oct 24, 2022 10:25:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks like another interesting "Grizz" type project is about to take shape do you have a set plan or will it more or less evolve in the workshop ? so to speak either way, I'll be watching just make sure it is not a four wheeled A & E project


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mrbig West Midlands Semi-professional Procrastinator Posts: 505	🚜 The HOPEMOBILE ❌ FRANKENTRACTOR ♻️ Spares & Repairs 🚜mrbig @mrbig
	Oct 24, 2022 10:30:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Ah... I get it now I'd be tempted to have a look at these in that case... www.bikestop.co.uk/motorcycle-clothing/motorcycle-body-armour/features/back-protectors
	1969 German Look Beetle - in progress

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guslopez Part of things Posts: 209	🚜 The HOPEMOBILE ❌ FRANKENTRACTOR ♻️ Spares & Repairs 🚜guslopez @guslopez
	Oct 24, 2022 16:25:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 23, 2022 18:41:53 GMT grizz said: Somewhat more daring than I am right now, but I love it. Looks like fun. All on Wheel Horse tractors though, it seems. Most of which weigh a quarter of a tonne or more. Mine did. Thay are all cast iron with metal panels.
	Todos con Lorca

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	🚜 The HOPEMOBILE ❌ FRANKENTRACTOR ♻️ Spares & Repairs 🚜grizz @grizz
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	Oct 24, 2022 10:25:52 GMT pedalcarjoe said: Looks like another interesting "Grizz" type project is about to take shape do you have a set plan or will it more or less evolve in the workshop ? so to speak either way, I'll be watching just make sure it is not a four wheeled A & E project As craigrk said…. just Grizzify it. And that would be cool. Oct 24, 2022 10:30:13 GMT mrbig said: Ah... I get it now I'd be tempted to have a look at these in that case... www.bikestop.co.uk/motorcycle-clothing/motorcycle-body-armour/features/back-protectors Hmmmmm…. Naaahhhh. No intent to need any of that
	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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	Oct 24, 2022 20:08:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 24, 2022 16:25:52 GMT guslopez said: Oct 23, 2022 18:41:53 GMT grizz said: Somewhat more daring than I am right now, but I love it. Looks like fun. All on Wheel Horse tractors though, it seems. Most of which weigh a quarter of a tonne or more. Mine did. Thay are all cast iron with metal panels. Different league I guess.
	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	🚜 The HOPEMOBILE ❌ FRANKENTRACTOR ♻️ Spares & Repairs 🚜grizz @grizz
	Oct 24, 2022 20:59:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Got this pic from Craig on,Friday night when he was leaving Wales….. Saturday morning at Stupid-0-Clockthis was happening. In order to get this trip going. By 9.30 Craig was here and we undid the tractor to get it off the trailer. Maybe not so obvious, but a complete non runner, no key etc…… But I had to give it a go…. Size fit. After the unload, without even a coffee, we headed out to “Deleted Profile” to go get this lot loaded. The inside of the ML was also loaded to the roof. Great seeing the man a few hours, and loading a load of extra sh!te he had put aside for my shop. Shared between Craig and I later. By 13.00 we were loaded and headed back to my place, via a service station to pump the trailer wheels. Coffee and a pan full of fried sausages and fresh bread for a late lunch. Followed by packing more sh!te into the ML. Then down to the garage to play for a while.
	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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pedalcarjoe Posted a lot Posts: 2,104	🚜 The HOPEMOBILE ❌ FRANKENTRACTOR ♻️ Spares & Repairs 🚜pedalcarjoe @pedalcarjoe
	Oct 25, 2022 16:36:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 24, 2022 20:59:24 GMT grizz said: Got this pic from Craig on,Friday night when he was leaving Wales….. it looks like the "Grizz Grin" is catching


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Alpina99 South East Posts: 1,561	🚜 The HOPEMOBILE ❌ FRANKENTRACTOR ♻️ Spares & Repairs 🚜Alpina99 @alpina99
	Oct 26, 2022 9:56:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Brilliant new "toy" Rian, Agree with looking forward to seeing this "Grizzified" and your grin whilst sitting on it says it all, Bookmarked, 😁😁 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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thomfr Part of things Trying to assemble the Duett again.. Posts: 694	🚜 The HOPEMOBILE ❌ FRANKENTRACTOR ♻️ Spares & Repairs 🚜thomfr @thomfr
	Oct 26, 2022 12:27:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	You did not get the mowdeck? Thom
	73' Alfa Giulia Super 64' Volvo Duett 65' Volvo Duett 67' Volvo Amazon 123GT 09' Ford Focus 1.8 20' VW ID4 71' Benelli Motorella 65' Cyrus Speciaal The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys

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Frankenhealey Club Retro Rides Member And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death Posts: 3,881 Club RR Member Number: 15	🚜 The HOPEMOBILE ❌ FRANKENTRACTOR ♻️ Spares & Repairs 🚜Frankenhealey @frankenhealey Club Retro Rides Member 15
	Oct 26, 2022 13:44:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I'm waiting for this but the real purists drive these
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rodharris83 Club Retro Rides Member Day Dreamer... Posts: 774 Club RR Member Number: 4	🚜 The HOPEMOBILE ❌ FRANKENTRACTOR ♻️ Spares & Repairs 🚜rodharris83 @rodharris83 Club Retro Rides Member 4
	Oct 26, 2022 14:06:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 26, 2022 13:44:20 GMT Frankenhealey said: I'm waiting for this Or this:


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	🚜 The HOPEMOBILE ❌ FRANKENTRACTOR ♻️ Spares & Repairs 🚜grizz @grizz
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	Oct 25, 2022 16:36:07 GMT pedalcarjoe said: Oct 24, 2022 20:59:24 GMT grizz said: Got this pic from Craig on,Friday night when he was leaving Wales….. it looks like the "Grizz Grin" is catching TOTALLY !!! Wanted one for years….. A certain member on here, who can identify himself (I will not embarrass him) offered my one free years ago, for the collection.
	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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	Oct 26, 2022 9:56:07 GMT Alpina99 said: Brilliant new "toy" Rian, Agree with looking forward to seeing this "Grizzified" and your grin whilst sitting on it says it all, Bookmarked, 😁😁 Nigel Exactly what Craig said as well. Grizzified. Don’t hold your breath though.
	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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	Oct 26, 2022 12:27:52 GMT thomfr said: You did not get the mowdeck? Thom At 28 years old and as “Spares and Repairs” you would be lucky. I certainly have no plan to mow with it. Just a ride on tractor to mess with.
	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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	Oct 26, 2022 13:44:20 GMT Frankenhealey said: I'm waiting for this but the real purists drive these Love the lowering they do on the tractors. As for. The Mad Max variations….. ermmm, Naaahhhhh….. I am a wuss.
	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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