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Looking forward to the trip tomorrow
Rain forecast for the whole day, but it should all be fun. Made up.a couple of ramps earlier, including a pair of stops against the tailgate side for when you shove the dead weight of the tractor up there. Rather than have the ramps run away from me. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Tie down straps are also in the truck and some bits of padding. I trust it is all good to go. Off to dinner with friends first, and then hopefully to bead early for an early start. |
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Headed out just before 06.00
Stopped for a darkness photo. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Then stopped for an expensive motorway coffee. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds A fellow motorist pointed out that I have a lovely looking truck, and that my rear foglight was dangling out back. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Carried on driving until I got to this point. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Followed shortly by this…… 40k miles. Only driven it about 1700 miles in two years. Bit of a waste ehhh? Pulled over to capture these. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Shortly after the clock turned over I got to my destination. Passing this landmark. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds And then pulled up here…… Not far from the top secret Secret Volcano Lair. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Walking around while waiting for @frankenhealey to get there from where he was hiding in the mountains……. Parked up and watched farmer Brown drive his tractor and trailer around. Perfect way to be spending time before 09.00 0n a Sunday morning. |
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Once @frankenhealey got to the Volcano Lair he brought out the donor and spares or repairs mower.
https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds 14 horse power V-Twin. Missing it’s carburettor a battery and of course not running. Measuring the cutting deck, it became instantly apparent that it was not going to fit between the wheel arches, 47 inchest do not fit into 37 inches. So we had to remove it. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Once loaded up the ramps, I pulled it over to the one side, using the wheel arch as a chock for the rear wheel. Along with 4 corners on the truck strapped to the tractor. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Followed by adding a roller, Suffolk Punch mower with proprietary Chinese 87cc engine,with centrifugal clutch. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Closed up the rear…… Soft, car like suspension shows the load. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Once the truck was packed, we headed to Frankenhealy’s home for coffee, a chat with Mrs F and of course I got to play fetch with the dog….. best part of my day. Until @Frankenhealey disappeared out of the kitchen for a few minutes, returning with two packs of Mts F’s Amazing, home made Pork sausages. Seriously humbled, as I always am by these very personal gifts. A drive around with Frankenhealey followed by being dropped off back at the truck. After which I headed out homeward in the rain, which had not stopped all,day, except very briefly exactly while we were loading. First stop was at the service station to fill up the truck again. The idea was to see what the truck used empty, bit with the bed covered, compared with the load and no aerodynamics. Return trip report in a bit. . |
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After saying our good byes, I headed to the first gas station, having done 160 miles or 260km exactly, at the national speed limit, tonneau cover in place, unloaded, I was interested in seeing what consumption the 4.3 liter V6 would return.
Filled up to the neck as before leaving home. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Expensive fuel. The return trip was nonstop rain, some idiots on the road, you know, the usual suspects. Pulled off at J10 of the M25 to make a detour to pick up Kyle at his girlfriends house, then joined the M25 at J9 and carried on home. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds The biggest bummer on the trip was the passenger wiper rubber (they were replaced before Christmas last year) disintegrated partially in the rain on the motorway, leaving a nasty gouge on the screen. I did bend the tip up at one point when I was able to stop safely, but it was too late already. I am not sure if I can have it repaired or buffed back professionally. Any advice appreciated. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds By 15.10 we stopped outside my place. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Safe load, and made back in one piece. The truck was an absolute pleasure to drive, except for the bloody wiper blade. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds After we got Kyle sorted, he headed off to find fuel, and then headed back to Bath by midnight, by way of his,girlfriend. Reporting back that the Micra performed faultlessly. Good news indeed. I pulled the truck back into my back yard for the night. Today I went to fill it again, to,the brim. Same distance and almost the same consumption. So,themload and lack of aerodynamics seem to make little differnce to its performance. It certainly carried the load with absolute ease. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Am I happy with the truck and its performance? Well, yes and no. No, mainly because I just do not use it enough. Done less than 2000 miles in two years. That is wasteful. |
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Remember the tractor I just collected came without a carburettor and some bits….?
https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds @pauly called me this morning. From a Harley Davidson V-twin golf cart……. Carburettor . https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds |
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But it's nice to have, it's economical too, nothing wrong with that, annoying with the Windscreen. But lucky with the Carburetor, does it run with it?
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I agree, I love this little truck. Size wise it fits English roads and car parks, though it is long. And the economy at 22mpg in English gallons, or 8km/l is heavy compared to smaller, boring, city cars etc. But I never bought it with any concern for fuel consumption, the least of my worries. It puts a silly grin on my face. Yes, windscreen will make me swear at myself for months, but you cannot stop on English motorways in that sort of weather. The carburettor will need to travel the 60km from Pauls home to mine, possibly by mail, or some random delivery opportunity. So cannot try it yet. |
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Well……
As a follow on, on Sundays visit to @frankenhealey we had the pork sausages tonight. Pork and Leek as you have never had it. Supermarket sausages will always taste sh!t in future. Thanks for the sausages mate, made the trip even more worthwhile. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Also had to Google a Harley Davidson Golf Buggy for myself. And it seems they are real. Also glad @craigrk ‘s boy Kyle picked up the mower deck in the Scruffy Micra to be fitted to his lawn tractor that is still a mower too. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds That Nissan rocks for Sure. |
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Due to a train accident, I did not manage to get a train into London today.
Resulting in closing work down earlier than usual. Also meant I could get this done before dark. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Followed by raising the stakes, well, allof the new V-twin https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Front end as well. Closed up all the holes I could find. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds And brought out the pressure cleaner to strip away all the flaked off red paint, as well as the piles of squirrel or rat nest nut residue Plus I cleaned all the oil/fuel and greasy mess with some amonia based cleaner and a brush. Much better altogether. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds I have to say, I really do prefer to work on a clean machine. And if the postal service delivers, the carburettor could be here in the next few says. . |
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My 2003 S10 has ove 200K miles...
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But not being used could also be pretty bad for a car. Stuff deteriorates behind the scenes. So the Countax V-Twin has a few bits missing, including the cowl and related parts. I found this boiler/heading unit cover recently, 1.2mm and shaped front looked interesting. So it went on the pile I also have a stainless steel oil cooler cover from 20 years ago, that was fitted to my BMW 1150GS. Could it be part of the front end, including louvres or something similar, covering or replacing the Vaillant name? https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Propped up on the front of the tractor, it seems to have the needed width. Early days though. Other options may still make their appearance in real life or my mind. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds I also ordered a new set of starter gears for the Westwood. At £24.00 delivered it must be worth a punt on a £100.00 pile of parts. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds To replace these. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Last night I connected a battery to the Countax to see if anything moved when you turn the ignition switch. All I got was a red light come on and off on the dash behind the lightening symbol. Probably needs closer inspection of fuses etc. |
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Did absolutely nothing today.
Watched Rat Rods For Africa channel on YouTube for hours this morning and played with Bonnie. Came home around 3.00pm and made up,a bit of roofing from scrap offcuts I had from when I sealed up the carports last open area. The rain would race over the gutter from the shed roof and end up inside the carport. This should make a difference. I do hope. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Scrap screwed together, two wedges inverted. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds I also cleared out a bit of lawn and dirt under the pine tree in the garden to lay a few slabs in order for tractor no 2 to have a half decent and dry spot to park, in front of the firewood shed. While digging out the lawn and some serious roots, using an sharp hatchet I had some pork shanks and butternut in the oven for dinner. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Came out really well. Easier to buy at the shop, but none available to buy pre cooked, so I. Just did it myself. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Tomorrow I will get some sand down and then lay the slabs and add the bit of roofing. This is the downwind and away from the weather side. |
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Small jobs also take time.
And one leads to another. Plan was to find parts for making up an engine cowl and grille …….. Instead I made a parking spot for the Number 2 tractor. Some sand spread, compacted. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Extra bit laid, grouted and pressure cleaned the lot. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Scruffy overhang roof added, made up from scrap, situated in the leeward side of the shed and pine tree, done the supports so I do not bash my head when pushing the lawnmower through there, it should work pretty well along with some canvas to keep it all dry. Cut down bits from the plum tree packed away in the firewood shed, they will be dry next season. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds And parked up. Happy with that, sim-le, effective. I hope. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds More later. . |
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Karma.
Always remember. Got into a carpark today and a cabbie with a flat battery. Took about 10 minutes to get him going. He was surprised that I took the time to get him going. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Life is good, if you let it be. Also in the mail yesterday. The replacement ring and pinion gears ordered Friday. Quick delivery. Interesting to see the ring gear is cast ally, and the pinion is nylon/plastic/prayer material. Three days online training and a London training meeting I am running means probably only getting to it over the weekend. It would be very cook if that was the only issue with it. I need to train the oil in the motor as well and refresh oil and filter if it gets to run. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Pretty new parts. . |
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Life can be beautiful, you're doing it right.
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I blame my parents for creating me. They were always helping others, never greedy. It just feels right to do the right stuff. Three days at home with. Key Account Management training had me climbing the walls. Only George kept me amused. He's such a dickhead. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds So today we got a full hours lunch break. And when they closed the Teams meeting down for lunch, my plan was already made. Down to the garage. Pull out the Westwood Spears and Reapers tractor and dismantle the top to get to the flywheel. A multitude of tools needed. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Bit of hammering to release the flywheel from the drive shaft. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Removed the shaft key, known also sometimes as a Woodruf key. Important not to lose this little guy. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Got the flywheel off. The ring gear was riveted in four places. So mr grinder brought into service. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Punched out all four. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Reassembled after cleaning with the screws and nyloc nuts supplied in the service kit. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Reassembly looked decent. At which point it was time to go back to class. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds I would get back after work, just pulled a canvas over it all as the weather forecast was for a lot more rain. More in a bit for those who like the whole story. |
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So reassembly.
In the pinion gear, the carrier needs one of these little spring loaded pins inserted, after some struggling I ground it down very slightly and a hammer completed the job. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Result. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Cover had me stumped, until I looked at a photo taken earlier. The mesh spins on the inside, it looks so wrong. . https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds And of course the scrap. Good enough reason to struggle or fail to start. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds So I thought I would chance it straight away. See if it would start. Video: https://youtu.be/p8B2iFqRTV4 More tomorrow I guess. . |
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So after changing the starter and ring gears, failing to get it started, I checked the usual suspects.
Fuel pours out after the pancake filter Sparkplug cleaned and dry. Airfilter horrendously dirty, cleaned and removed. At lunchtime I drove the 6 miles to my nearest Toolstation for some “Easystart” came back and tried it before the next online session started. Put out a fire. Laughed and tried again. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds So I pulled the cup off the bottom of the carburettor to find it pretty bad. Wire brush and wipe out later, removing 28 years worth of crud and rust. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Reassembled, twice. BECAUSE. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Then tried starting it again because that is what I do. Failed again, possibly no fuel getting through. No further fires. But also a dry plug. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds So I decided to walk away as it was getting dark, despite the lights in the carport. Once back in the house a quick search showed that complete carburettors can be had for £11.99 delivered. Seriously, even if I were working for minimum wage, my time and frustration, spent on a possible rebuild, just is not worth the effort. So after speaking to a human I ordered a replacement part. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Tonight, on the way home I stopped at my local motorfactors to see if they had a battery to replace the very tired on that came with the tractor, in fact, they had two…… priced at £70.00 So I smiled and walked outside, ordered one online for less. Battery is less than 24 hour delivery. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Unfortunately the spares shop is one down from the Fish and Chip shop. The smell of freshly fried chips and vinegar permeates the air late afternoon…… So I promptly spent £2.40 of the savings made on the battery on a bag of chips to eat on the way home. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Friday night. Waiting for the courier to get here with the V-Twin carburettor that @pauly sent over yesterday. Maybe start to play with it tomorrow. I know the FRANKENTRACTOR is missing a few bits. Lets see what we can get done though. Later. |
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New Battery for Hopemobile (Westwood) landed early Saturday.
https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Obviously tried it, unsuccessfully as new carb has not yet arrived for fitting. I also removed a load of wires and switches from the old battery and chassis that used to drive some LED lights on top of and inside the cowl/grille. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Found a broken emergency escape light fitting in a hospital scrap pile, got permission to remove it…… May be perfect for the FRANKENTRACTOR cowl that still need to be made. Right width too. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Carburettor from @pauly landed around 7.00pm on Saturday evening. To add to the rest of the carburettor and breathing parts in the pile that came with the FRANKENTRACTOR and then to try out when the weather eases up from its current unpleasant demeanour. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Got the tractor up onto some ramps and axle stands. Removed all the waterproofing and plastics. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Slipped the carb onto the studs……. Obstruction it seems. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds When that fun stopped I put the old battery onto the tractor and tried the circuit. Lights and quiet noises could be heard. Realised afterward that I had not sat in the seat, or did I ? Anyway. Lights came on. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Cold and with the weather turning,a drizzle starting, I closed up everything and went indoors early. |
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Had @nickwheeler pop in for a chat and to bring back a small flexi-head 1/4 inch ratchet he had taken to service a while ago.
Once again he stopped my cutting corners on a future project. No coffee, which was the first time ever he declined coffee, must be something wrong with the man. I had a few chores to do in town and needed to get to Sally’s place to do some small daylight jobs. So I Went grocery shopping in the S10 followed by a nice detour drive, once again realising what a cool little truck it is. Parked up in Morrissons car park is seems so small, despite being a long but narrow truck https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Got home, chatted with my returned lodger, one left this week, and one from a previous 5 months stay is back for another 3 months or so. Then Sallys, did the small jobs before dark and settled with her Netflix to watch a few episodes of Better Call Saul. Followed by a very yummy dinner I did not need to cook. At 10.00pm I got a message from a chap 350 miles from home about a possible new shadow thrower for my driveway. And by 11.15 I went to bed. A few more photos, questions which may be dealt with today before making a final decision but I think it has already been made. More in a bit for those who are patient enough. . |
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It is big, it is long.
And yes, I have more stuff than would keep a small country busy for weeks…… The guy who brought the Micra has declined as his rig is not big enough, but I think he prefers quick, local jobs. @paulY suggested I buy and drive it to an MOT station locally……. Where I live. Does insurance cover you driving to an MOT station? I am very risk-averse at the best of times. So have to consider looking at the alternative, which is recovery. SIZE………. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds FAIL SHEET…………..] I think this is within my limited mechanical abilities. Again, seems reasonably driveable, but maybe the law would not be impressed. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Thank you for the advice and laughing. Now just needs fetching I guess……. Road trip anyone? ALMOST AS FAR AS THE REZIN ROCKIT. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds |
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Have decided after 48 hours of intense research here and via my USA info sources, to walk away from this one.
Most importantly, got home last night and went to measure my tight driveway, and the car in question would only get down the drive, in reverse, with one mirror tucked in, and then allowing minimal room for error. The car is 2.118 meter wide, so with the mirrors it is 7 crazy feet wide. My drive is max 2.2 meter wide. I have enough to keep my busy through winter, and despite having liked these an unhealthy amount over the years, I do not need another 5.0 liter V8 on my drive. Thank you as always for the input and advice on here. And for those looking and wondering what got me going. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice wagon. If you are interested in buying it, send me a PM and I will connect you with the seller. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Back to work. |
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I also think you made a good decision. Not all US cars fit our old Europe, although the Caprice is cool, maybe a few years of manufacture.
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Glad you decided not to Rian. Those are BIG ole Land yachts. Personally not a big fan of wagons or estate cars I think you folks refer to them as. S10 much better choice
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This was the actual car that got me wanting one of these when I visited Clem in Arkansas in 2016
Sure it is a lot nicer. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psytddiqdr.jpg But to me, as an aspiring redneck…. Heavenly. |
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Had the truck for two years.
Not done a ton of miles, maybe 2000 Just tripped over to 40k miles a few weeks ago. But 20 years of living out back when driving, took its toll on the vinyl bed cover. When I bought it, the previous owner had poked holes through the bed cover that had shrunk over time, and used cable ties to keep it in position. Recently when I went to fetch the FRANKENTRACTOR from @frankenhealey I had to refit the cover once 5he tractor was unloaded. I managed to tear it badly, trying to stretch it in the cold. Keep in mind it has survived 20 years. Unfortunately Extang do.not make the Blackmax for this model anymore, I called America about it. And it does not seem like I will be finding a used replacement for it in America either. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds So plan B for now seems to be to use a local “Sailmaker” who claims he can make something to cover the rear in a variety of fabrics. Multiple colours available. Very tempting is the option to colour match the cover vs going back to black. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds So I went to Chatham Pier today, only to find the shop shut. Typical. But at least a couple of pics made themselves available. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds I am also hoping to hear from the guy I bought the wheels from who happens to be a high end upholsterer. Fingers crossed I can get something decent made up. |
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Remember the fog light I lost when I went to @frankenhealey to collect the tractor?
Today after marathon 100 minute Teams meeting I though repairing it was a good way to recover and regain my equilibrium. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Once repaired I had a coffee and called the MOT station to see when I could go down to have the truck tested. 4.30 today became available just a few minutes ago, due to cancellation, interested? Of course I was. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds They were running late. But we made it onto the ramp and by 5.30 the truck had a fresh MOT. The truck must have impressed the young guy testing it, he told me the emissions were brilliantly in range, and that it was a cool truck, he loved driving it into the shop. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds So we have a taxed, insured and tested truck for another year. The last 12 months it only did 600 miles, which included the 320 miles it did a few weeks ago to fetch the FRANKENTRACTOR. I really do not deserve to have this truck if I am not going to use it. |
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99% done with this….
So tonight I pose myself the question. Did I dodge a bullet on this truck that I had found for sale 250 miles from here? 1968 GMC C10 V8 Auto. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Eyes wide open in case something crosses my path. |
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No gritters out.
200mm forecast for tomorrow, guess some people will be stuck due to iced roads in the morning. https://youtu.be/OjvMTS1Ka9s Hey-Ho at least we know how to work from home now. |
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Brrr, it's cold, -6°
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I have an older extang that I’m on my 3rd cover. Talk to department that makes replacements. She indicated that they have patterns for the previous models. Get mine within a couple weeks. Maybe make sure your talking to the sewing department directly, give them a story about how you’ve really liked their product and see if can talk them into making you one!
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I have an older extang that I’m on my 3rd cover. Talk to department that makes replacements. She indicated that they have patterns for the previous models. Get mine within a couple weeks. Maybe make sure your talking to the sewing department directly, give them a story about how you’ve really liked their product and see if can talk them into making you one!
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I am on bottled gas here for cooking and heating…… 2x 47kg bottles lasted 15 days, and that is with heating on 3 hrs in the morning and 3 hrs at night. Currently paying £133.00 per month for gas, not using it 6 months of the year, means that I am paying almost £10 per day for gas. Quote:
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I will do a bit of numbers searching and see if I can get hold of them. Even a USA delivery to Missouri would work. |
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Parts order attempt no2
After failure to dispatch and eventually getting a refund, I ordered another carburettor. Courier delivered last night. Will get to it when I can to see if replacing the original on the HOPEMOBILE is as easy as 1-2-3 https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds In the mean time George the cat I don’t have, seems to have cemented his residency here, even more firmly. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Guess I may have a cat for Christmas, though he does disappear at times, presumably to his real home, if they let him in. There is no catflap, so he is reliant on his humans to let him come and go. Almost Christmas, looking forward to stopping work for a few days. |
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A random chat with Craig last night, led to him finding what we can only guess is a very old stock (only 1 in stock) original Extang Black Max bed cover for my truck.
I had previously searched using various cross references and come up empty handed. He found one item online, for sale by JEGS in Ohio So a few questions on Facebook S10 groups to ascertain that the bed on my extended cab is is the same 6’ length as the “short bed” confirmed that the item for sale was indeed correct. The extended cabs have a longer wheelbase and slightly different positioning of the wheel,arches. Chevrolet S10 wheelbases Regular cab could get long bed or short bed. Extended cab only got the short bed. And crew cab got that tiny bed that was like 3 feet long Pickup 1st and 2nd Gen 108.3 in (2,751 mm) (reg. cab short bed) 117.9 in (2,995 mm) (reg. cab long bed) 122.9 in (3,122 mm) (ext. cab short bed) https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds To say I was super stoked at finding this item thanks to @craigrk is an understatement. This truck needs to continue to be looked after as it has been to date. So while we were chatting, we called our tame Chevy guy in St Louis, Missouri, ie. Dennis to check and confirm. Turns out they are having the storm of a lifetime with temperatures dropping all over America. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds I love technology. The three of us on a video chat. Just needed a few beers. And the weather outside Dennis’s shop had already turned for the worse, with Covid infected Debbie indoors, his isolation spot is the workshop. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds So this morning I placed my order for what may be the best find of my year, except for the free motorbike Sally found previously. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds And for those who zoom in and look at the details….. Yes, there is also importation duties and taxes, go do the maths, add another $38.80 or £33.74 to the item price, plus shipping and you see the price of a hobby more than double. Nearer 150% on top of the price. Looking at the price the item starts at and where it ends on your doorstep makes for crazy reading, and costs. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Today is also my last day of work for the year. Time to wrap up 2022 from an admin point of view. It has been a hard and rough year for many of us. And it is the weekend……. Soon. |
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Funny how Facebook brings memories from way back, back.
Remembered this was published a long time ago. Now stored up as a kit truck, waiting for my finger to be plucked out. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Also 12 years ago I came home with this…… Sachs MadAss and absolutely shall we say angered my ex wife beyond belief. For thise who know my back yard, it was so very different then, as was the garage. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Remember the Scruffy Micra? Saw it this week. Along with the plaintive comment from 21 year old Kyle the driver…. “It makes a funny noise from the front” Later the day, having bought new front brake pads, it turned out one of the slider pins was seized, and somehow one pad did all the work on the drivers side. Passenger side, both pads were good. Servicing all the pins, more copper slip grease and the brakes were good. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds This little car continues to ride into the sunset, with the sun never quite setting on it. I want to also wish everyone of you clicking in here a Brilliant 2023 and may it exceed your expectations. Thanks for the friendships and support through 2022. Cheers. |
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NEW FOR 2023 NO IDEA IF IT WILL WORK. A BLOG AND YOUTUBE CHANNEL SOME OF MY FORUMS ARE CENSORING ME. PRETTY PETTY, PITY THOUGH START WILL BE SLOW. HERE WE GO CLICK: https://grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022...rizzmakes.html Thanks all For support and advice. . |
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I also wish you a happy new year.
You're an amazing man, Grizz, just keep it up. The transport costs have really exploded, I already have a lot shipped in containers so that it is a little cheaper. Bought at RockAuto for €133 + 83€ with shipping, plus 44€ tax. I'm glad that I have everything together for the C10 so far. Your YouTube channel is going to be great, I'm excited. |
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Thank you very much. Yes, I agree, costs on everything are shooting up. I hope the channel and blog are entertaining and motivating. Various excuses and reasons saw me replace the carburettor with the new one I ordered, on Sunday afternoon. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Then fuelled up the tank and tried to start it. Not a click, not a sound. So tried an hour of this……. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds Result was closing it all up, and driving over to Sally’s for some Netflix and dinner. Not sure why it has gone from spinning furiously and not firing up, to a deathly silence. Bit gutted TBH. |
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