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Grizz1963 · 11-04-2023, 07:35 AM

So agreeing to go see @sammo about some parts I decided to incorporate the trip to see the wheels I had seen on a random Caddy group post, which quickly led to a conversation with the owner
Sams thread: https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread...project-pedals

So once again, the time frame is back to front, because my 140 mile trip led me to Sams place first.

But here are the wheels, picture as seen on a chat thread.

They typically were not what I was looking for, but actually ticked a bunch of boxes automatically.

I like solid spokes, and 5 spokes are great when it comes to cleaning and maintenance. Any lace or multi spokes are beautiful, but on someone else’s car. IYKWIM.

A Messenger exchange and chat with the owner established a few things, yes they fitted, directly, yes they were for sale, yes he would sell me 5 of the 6 wheels as I had no use for a well and truly knackered one. And he seemed a nice guy. Bonus.

So when I got there, as often is the case, we spent over an hour speaking Caddy mods, issues and life in general.

When I asked how much he wanted for the wheels, his reply was £80.00 please.

So I agreed and we loaded the 5 wheels I had bought into the Focus.

The 5th black wheel is super scruffy and Kerbed to death…… but as a spare, with a silly stretched tyre, it will do.

Seller also threw in a Caddy rear floor mat, to be used once I have levelled out the rear floor and fitted a better bumper.

Cleaned up at home.

Eventually back home by 3.30pm

I had a coffee and sandwich for lunch, then went to lay stuff out to be cleaned.

At which point first @nickwheeler arrived, and followed later by Mickey next door.

So 3/4 of a bottle of Jif/Cif/Handy Andy and a couple of brushes later, we had some sparkling purchases.

Very importantly as well, four centre caps, one missing its retaining ring.

And of course a ring found yesterday when collecting the rear bumper 50 miles from here.

Butt ugleee spare. Decent tyre at least.

And the other four wheels had two good tyres and two that I needed to replace.

Pretty pleased and smug with my relatively cheap find, which would need another £160.00-ish for two new tyres, I told amongst others mate Matt @pegasus later in the evening.

Another exchange ensued, summarised in these comments.

Not always easy, but sometimes the right thing to do.

Have I mentioned before…….

Next job…….

Try on the wheels on the Caddy.

And buy tyres.

11-04-2023, 07:35 AM	#1445
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 So agreeing to go see @sammo about some parts I decided to incorporate the trip to see the wheels I had seen on a random Caddy group post, which quickly led to a conversation with the owner Sams thread: https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread...project-pedals So once again, the time frame is back to front, because my 140 mile trip led me to Sams place first. But here are the wheels, picture as seen on a chat thread. They typically were not what I was looking for, but actually ticked a bunch of boxes automatically. I like solid spokes, and 5 spokes are great when it comes to cleaning and maintenance. Any lace or multi spokes are beautiful, but on someone else’s car. IYKWIM. A Messenger exchange and chat with the owner established a few things, yes they fitted, directly, yes they were for sale, yes he would sell me 5 of the 6 wheels as I had no use for a well and truly knackered one. And he seemed a nice guy. Bonus. So when I got there, as often is the case, we spent over an hour speaking Caddy mods, issues and life in general. When I asked how much he wanted for the wheels, his reply was £80.00 please. So I agreed and we loaded the 5 wheels I had bought into the Focus. The 5th black wheel is super scruffy and Kerbed to death…… but as a spare, with a silly stretched tyre, it will do. Seller also threw in a Caddy rear floor mat, to be used once I have levelled out the rear floor and fitted a better bumper. Cleaned up at home. Eventually back home by 3.30pm I had a coffee and sandwich for lunch, then went to lay stuff out to be cleaned. At which point first @nickwheeler arrived, and followed later by Mickey next door. So 3/4 of a bottle of Jif/Cif/Handy Andy and a couple of brushes later, we had some sparkling purchases. Very importantly as well, four centre caps, one missing its retaining ring. And of course a ring found yesterday when collecting the rear bumper 50 miles from here. Butt ugleee spare. Decent tyre at least. And the other four wheels had two good tyres and two that I needed to replace. Pretty pleased and smug with my relatively cheap find, which would need another £160.00-ish for two new tyres, I told amongst others mate Matt @pegasus later in the evening. Another exchange ensued, summarised in these comments. Not always easy, but sometimes the right thing to do. Have I mentioned before……. Next job……. Try on the wheels on the Caddy. And buy tyres. __________________ 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.