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Sept 29, 2023 13:55:35 GMT
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They certainly make their decisions at their own pace.
Tabitha that Nicola rescued 20 years ago, took 2 years before she ever sat on Nicolas lap, at which point she (Nicola) was too shocked and scared to move.
I am glad your relationship is evolving, in winter it may become even closer.
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Sept 29, 2023 13:50:32 GMT
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Brilliant, I would like to add though you are starting to cost me money lol, Decided I like the idea of garage decorations so as well as saving some old number plates I've also bought some cheapy imitation signs as well, This can only end badly for me !! Nigel I could just have some random โstuffโ for you. We can talk about it.
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Sept 29, 2023 8:15:00 GMT
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Thanks to all those commenting on the obvious, Imfeel obliged to fix it. After deleting the 90โs graffiti, it was obvious (was from the start really) that the parts to the left and right, through 33 years of wear and aging, could do with a colour match as well. No idea how the plastics have gone yellow, but maybe GM had different suppliers for different pieces of trim, and as long as the exterior kinda matchedโฆ.. we all know how often it does not even in new cars, it was fine for the production line. In a commercial vehicle that was expected to do a 300k mile life in a few years, longevity was possibly less important than a โsurvivorโ that after 33 years, still only had done 78k miles. So as soon as I get time to disassemble these two panels, including the switches, buttons that run through them, they will be prepped and painted. Friday, thank goodness. Headed out to do some training at Woolwich today. Then we can come home to play. Later gang.
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Sept 29, 2023 8:07:38 GMT
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STOP THINKING ๐ But to answer the questionโฆโฆ. ABSOLUTELY. good man, proud of you keep up the good work And nowโฆโฆ Like a folk singer quietly dedicating the next song for a specific guestโฆ.. THIS ONEโS FOR ERNIE.
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Sept 29, 2023 8:03:49 GMT
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Brilliant job mate and soooooo much better, Doesn't even look like anything has been done, (which is how it should be,) Nigel Thanks Nigel. I guess the prep, and the primer made it work well.
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Sept 28, 2023 19:18:52 GMT
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Sept 28, 2023 18:51:06 GMT
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Lots of likes clicked.
I like a multi purpose van.
And, unlike mine, this is long too.
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Sept 28, 2023 17:27:01 GMT
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Sept 28, 2023 11:16:46 GMT
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A huge improvement, looking good Grizz are you tempted to do the rest of the grey lower dash panels ? just a thought STOP THINKING ๐ But to answer the questionโฆโฆ. ABSOLUTELY.
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Sept 28, 2023 11:15:56 GMT
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Looks like new. ยฃ20 for a can of paint, bit of time and several hundred pounds in value added... Agreed, and more importantly, I like the change.
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Sept 28, 2023 9:11:35 GMT
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Great illustration @rathcart. In South Africa these were sold as a Rambler, by Chrysler. I always loved them, especially the brown metallic colour. The flared arches and also in SA they had a specific hubcap that today will be just ugleee, but I loved it.
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Last Edit: Sept 28, 2023 9:15:19 GMT by grizz
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Sept 28, 2023 8:54:05 GMT
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Being made redundant has its perks {not really) Asked the boss on Monday at our weekly team, Teams meeting what his expectations were of me, in front of the team. His response: โDo whatever you want, however you feelโ I am still working, and going out, but not giving the constant 100% and pushing harder than most of my (still employed) colleagues. That is just how I am. But, if I run out of work to do by 2.00pmโฆโฆ.. I head home. They canโt exactly fire me, can they. So yesterday I managed to stop by a paint specialist to get some satin grey paint colour matched to what was left on the ashtray, which just happened to be in the car with me. Custom filled spray can, the fan on the nozzle is perfect, and the paint overspray on my hand felt really โwetโ also dried real fast at 5.00pm A 5 minute job, and I was headed home from these guys in Medway City Industrial Estate. Priced at under ยฃ20.00 including tax. Highly recommend. Back home I used a 3M scotch pad, fine-ish grade to completely scuff all the surfaces and grooves to maximise adhesion of the plastic primer (left over from a previous project) as well as really getting the colourful glovebox lid keyed up. Followed by a decent wipe down, then masking, which was a bit of a pain due to previously using one of those plastic polishes on all the interior surfaces. Masking tape does not stick to it at all. Plastic primer. Recommended for use on most paint types. No reactions. Primered. Two coats to ensure I did not miss anywhere, left to dry between coats. Ashtray before cleaning and primer. After two coats of satin grey paint and primer. The texture of the plastic still clearly visible. Really pleased with the result. And of course the glovebox. The whole interior was let down by this outdated art Sometimes you just need to fix stuff. Going from thisโฆโฆ To his finish is a massive change. Again, if you look, the match is great, and it is just so much cleaner. And stepping back. Before. And now. Well, of course a video too for those who like moving pictures. Soon, I will run out of jobs to do for the van. What next?
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Last Edit: Sept 28, 2023 8:59:30 GMT by grizz
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Sept 28, 2023 7:57:37 GMT
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Sept 28, 2023 7:47:31 GMT
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Who said fit LED headlights to the van. Here is a before and after.
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Sept 28, 2023 7:44:20 GMT
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Sept 28, 2023 7:20:24 GMT
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Sept 28, 2023 7:18:31 GMT
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Given it was still a quite large, wide & heavy car in spite of its styling, it's just as well the rotary engine didn't happen, nor the proposed VW engines. I cannot recall the proportions of the one I saw at Wheels day a few years ago, but suspect it was deceptively wide, like my Astro van, and not having a 4 dead men sized trunk changed the look a load. akku thank you for adding your knowledge and insights, I am learning stuff here on top of the bit that I knew.
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Sept 27, 2023 20:00:45 GMT
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Picture not taken by me at the show. Looks kinda stocky Cadillac front end. Mean
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Sept 27, 2023 19:54:34 GMT
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One last pic from the road trip. My final speedo reading. Of course I did a lot of miles in other cars and trucks including 1000 and a bit miles with Jerry and various others, including Clem, Andy and others. So my approximate miles total for this year was less than thenoriginally planned routes would be, and probably only just touched 4000 miles. Still, I would not change a thing, except for enjoying the last two days more and going to Ethyls to see Kelly. Maybe next time.
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Sept 27, 2023 19:49:45 GMT
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Just been chatting with Dennis. Remember thisโฆ.. He just messaged me this. Along with Pete and Jakes, this promises to be a good car. Getting a 400 small block bored 30 over. All new, fresh build. Also a rebuild 350 turbo transmission on Saturday for my 34 Fords build.I was expecting that.
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