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Grizz1963 · 12-23-2021, 04:31 PM

First a video summary of yesterday and a countdown by @nickwheeler.

Really was an amazing feeling getting to this point.

I am so pleased at the pace we were able to lay out for the two days.

Resulting in this video:

Click Link.

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https://youtu.be/KrMioNy9z80

This morning I needed to get some food early, before the world and their cat was out in the shops.

So I popped into Aghabridge and bought a roll of brake pipe and also a pair of M8 rubber mounts, to create the gearbox chassis mount.

The rubber mounts were £18.00 for the pair, kinda eye watering, but I did not have many options as I may be getting onto this sooner than later and postage and shipping is a bit silly this time of the year.

Back home I dealt with a load of work related stuff, after all, work does come first.

Then later I popped down and lifted the rear end, fought the exhaust system, broke two 1mm grinder blades as the exhaust was not cooperating.

Then cut the hangers out back, and managed to cut the pipe over the rear axle, rescuing the small resonator which looks to be stainless.

I also got the impact wrench and removed the driveshaft bolts, ticking off another item on the list.

Then I got inside the car and got to the final item……. Fuel tank parts.

Final tally……..

The next job was to pack all the parts that had been removed, back into the car, tidy up the carport.

Then came the shuffle…..

Also got the hoist in on the motor as it was not in the right place, middle of the carport.

And a mobile engine and gearbox.

After a lot more pushing and shoving I had the carport sorted.

The MX5 is ready for @KevFromWales to collect it again………

At this point Mickey came around to check up on me, he had had quite a few pints at lunchtime and managed to sleep all afternoon .

Typically he asked why I had not called him to come and help…….

Drunks….. bloody useless on a job, just get in the way.

Anyway, I was happy.

5.30 and today jobs were wrapped up.

I am on vacation from tomorrow, so a few things may happen.

But I am also spending some time with Sally as she is incredibly tolerant of me and my garage time.

Merry Christmas everyone.

12-23-2021, 04:31 PM	#618
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,484	Re: GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck First a video summary of yesterday and a countdown by @nickwheeler. Really was an amazing feeling getting to this point. I am so pleased at the pace we were able to lay out for the two days. Resulting in this video: Click Link. . https://youtu.be/KrMioNy9z80 This morning I needed to get some food early, before the world and their cat was out in the shops. So I popped into Aghabridge and bought a roll of brake pipe and also a pair of M8 rubber mounts, to create the gearbox chassis mount. The rubber mounts were £18.00 for the pair, kinda eye watering, but I did not have many options as I may be getting onto this sooner than later and postage and shipping is a bit silly this time of the year. Back home I dealt with a load of work related stuff, after all, work does come first. Then later I popped down and lifted the rear end, fought the exhaust system, broke two 1mm grinder blades as the exhaust was not cooperating. Then cut the hangers out back, and managed to cut the pipe over the rear axle, rescuing the small resonator which looks to be stainless. I also got the impact wrench and removed the driveshaft bolts, ticking off another item on the list. Then I got inside the car and got to the final item……. Fuel tank parts. Final tally…….. The next job was to pack all the parts that had been removed, back into the car, tidy up the carport. Then came the shuffle….. Also got the hoist in on the motor as it was not in the right place, middle of the carport. And a mobile engine and gearbox. After a lot more pushing and shoving I had the carport sorted. The MX5 is ready for @KevFromWales to collect it again……… At this point Mickey came around to check up on me, he had had quite a few pints at lunchtime and managed to sleep all afternoon . Typically he asked why I had not called him to come and help……. Drunks….. bloody useless on a job, just get in the way. Anyway, I was happy. 5.30 and today jobs were wrapped up. I am on vacation from tomorrow, so a few things may happen. But I am also spending some time with Sally as she is incredibly tolerant of me and my garage time. Merry Christmas everyone. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.