Finallygotit
ALLIANCE MEMBER
In my experience, turbo 400 transmissions were about bulletproof.
Between 705 & 1200 SQ/FT Mixed Grill - From London , England - GRIZZMAKES world
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Workspaces between 705 and 1200 squarefeet.
oldironfarmer
Well-known member
It's never too soon to change the filter and oil inn a transmission unless you know how long it's been there.
Finallygotit
ALLIANCE MEMBER
Well
Its not really a challenge.
The clever guys who can do this stuff have already done it. Repeatedly
I took two sets of pics earlier in the garden.
Suspension as it is now and one on the jack, raised to “Stock height”
Which is where I am headed.
I think for the moment, this is where I am headed.
Based on this.
I like the simplicity and chunkyness of this design.
However
The front and rear start and end may need to be on the samelevel or completely different.
I still like the idea of some simple bonnet action, subtle and either connected to the sides or seperate, in a U shape or L shape accentuating the slight raised area.
The tailgate also can do with a symmetric or asymmetric design.
I like the rear canopy black with shaded side glass, but also wonder if it can look good in white as it is now.
So below are a few pics to work with if you are interested in habing a go.
Thank you all for helping.
Low and “broken” as it is now.
Difference between now and future wheel arch height.
“Broken”
“Fixed”
Raised slightly as it will be once I get done.
Rear 3/4 view for the adventurous.
Tailgate.
Glass can be blacked out too.
Its not really a challenge.
The clever guys who can do this stuff have already done it. Repeatedly
I took two sets of pics earlier in the garden.
Suspension as it is now and one on the jack, raised to “Stock height”
Which is where I am headed.
I think for the moment, this is where I am headed.
Based on this.
I like the simplicity and chunkyness of this design.
However
The front and rear start and end may need to be on the samelevel or completely different.
I still like the idea of some simple bonnet action, subtle and either connected to the sides or seperate, in a U shape or L shape accentuating the slight raised area.
The tailgate also can do with a symmetric or asymmetric design.
I like the rear canopy black with shaded side glass, but also wonder if it can look good in white as it is now.
So below are a few pics to work with if you are interested in habing a go.
Thank you all for helping.
Low and “broken” as it is now.
Difference between now and future wheel arch height.
“Broken”
“Fixed”
Raised slightly as it will be once I get done.
Rear 3/4 view for the adventurous.
Tailgate.
Glass can be blacked out too.
1/2 Cup
Member Emeritus
Rian nice and level will be the way to go as you have done..
oldironfarmer
Well-known member
I must say the lowered position makes the square bodies look tired. Too many of them have sagging springs naturally.
Lift kits are godd for big guys with big cars!
Lift kits are godd for big guys with big cars!
Finallygotit
ALLIANCE MEMBER
I like the rear canopy black with shaded side glass, but also wonder if it can look good in white as it is now.
Glass can be blacked out too.
I personally like the idea of the black on the canopy and the blacked out or tinted rear windows. Otherwise it's too much white for me. And I drive white vehicles.
YMMV
Ralf99
Well-known member
For what it's worth, another vote for the blacked out and tinted canopy - makes it look more like a pickup than a delivery van - not that there is anything wrong with delivery vans of course.
Black rims on level suspension too.
Blazers are few and far between in this part of the world, but I've had a hankering for something similar for years - maybe an F100 or an old International one of these days...
Black rims on level suspension too.
Blazers are few and far between in this part of the world, but I've had a hankering for something similar for years - maybe an F100 or an old International one of these days...
oldironfarmer
Well-known member
I agree, too much white is not in vogue anymore.
Black on the canopy needs to go to the windscreen, though, or it will look like you had a white truck and bought a black cover.
Black on the canopy needs to go to the windscreen, though, or it will look like you had a white truck and bought a black cover.
True.
Good luck finding a nice truck
Yes, white is the new white.
Rhino liner for canopy
I must say the lowered position makes the square bodies look tired. Too many of them have sagging springs naturally.
Lift kits are godd for big guys with big cars!
Lowering on other people’s trucks.
Thank you Sieve.
Level is my idea.
I personally like the idea of the black on the canopy and the blacked out or tinted rear windows. Otherwise it's too much white for me. And I drive white vehicles.
YMMV
Yes, I like white, but too much is too much
rixtrix1
Well-known member
Just level the front to the rear and it should be great. Make sure you get some new lower arm bumpers, too. ( Not too fast, I'll look through my "collection" ( should be hoard) to see if I have some. I probably have springs, too but they are probably too heavy to ship over. Good to see you have a great attitude toward this toy and are moving forward without apprehension to make it roadworthy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kind of why I decided to start autocrossing the S10; with a LITTLE work, $$$ and time, I'm already back racing and most of what I did is maintenance anyway. The Chevelle, like your C10, WILL get done while I'm having fun elsewhere, too.
Kind of why I decided to start autocrossing the S10; with a LITTLE work, $$$ and time, I'm already back racing and most of what I did is maintenance anyway. The Chevelle, like your C10, WILL get done while I'm having fun elsewhere, too.
Thank you Ric.
I see thismtruck as giving me a bit of practice and a lot of fun..
I,am waiting to,hear from Paul Y who has offered me some suspension hardware, as to when I can collect.
Quick bit of randomness.
The last few weeks at work have been hectic.
Culminating on Friday in a marathon training, plractical and learning session. I was up at 04.00 because this sort of thing stresses and kills my head.
Headed to Cobham for the day by 07.00 and finished there at 5.45pm
All in all, it seems the boss and our trainers are still happy to let me loose amongst our customers in London and outskirts.
On the way back I stopped in at Craig and his family, Lorraine was doing steaks and desert, what’s not to like.
When I got there, she had just got home from scouts with their daughter and Kyle, their awesome son (I rarely like teenagers) was in the garage, painting up a a contraption Craig had designed and built to change the way the dogs access the house in winter.
While I was there, Craig worked on getting my 5500 photos from my old mobile and the 2500 onnthe new one into a saved file and will then try create a new super file for my iPhone
I left their place at about 9.30 and headed home, before I left, I noticed their daughters Halloween protector was outside her bedroom door.
Weirdly, also on the agenda last night was a chat with Mr Tiki whom I had not chatted with for a few weeks.
He was having some family time too.
Love the angle grinder inspired brazier
Back to the Chevy Blazer.
The playing with designs continues and a few more came through, I do like bits from ever one I see.
Do note, the rear glass has been shortened.
This was the surprise, and I also like the subtle reference to the year of manufacture
Yesterday, like most weekends, I had a load of other stuff to do.
One of the jobs was to cut back the access to the garage by another two wheel bins worth.
Now you can drive up and down that part without hugging the hedge in order to avoid the trees branches that overhanged the drive.
Less camouflage but more easy access.
It’s 04.00now, but been chatting to,Dennis since 03.00
He went to a car and Hotrod show and sent me loads of great pics.
I will only put this one up and say that he said it was a blast.
Awake since 03.00
Insomnia *****.
But 90 minutes later I just remembered that I did this short walk around for a certain friend in the USA who,asked about the motor in the truck.
CLICK LINK
Back to yesterday.
Once I had done all the yard and house work, it was time to take some photos of the truck formthe photoshop challenge of creating some designs to possibly use on it when the mechanical side meets my expectations.
http://forum.retro-rides.org/threads/recent/206591
Thank goodness for my Snap On low level jack, bought used years ago for £25.00 or $30.00 it certainly makes life a lot easier.
Up she goes. Or is it a he??
Made safe-ish.
I knew what was there.
Just not how much of it there was.
The rust is really weird, it seems to attack some parts and leaves others completely untouched.
Some hammer, chisel, and screwdriver action helped me find the starting points.
Flap wheel action.
When I had cleaned up the whole inside panel at the expense of one 40 grit flap wheel to tear off the thick layers of underseal, and a scotch wheel on my cordless drill on the lower spot welded seam, it became apparent that these inside panels were only spot welded every few inches, with drainage incorporated.
So I decided to remove the majority of the 900mm by 90mm strip, but to leave enough of the strong material to plug weld my repair and then randomly “spot weld” along the top and bottom of the patch, in order to allow drainage as before out of the sill area.
Before that I wire brushed the inside, applied Vactan rust converter and used one of my hot air guns to speed up the drying process before welding in the patch.
At this point it was 4.30 and progress had been much slower than planned, but of course I had all the yard work and a run to the gas station with four jerry to show. I had no idea how much gas was in the truck when Lee the seller delivered it for me, as he had told me he drove it basically between £10.00 to £20.00 fills, and never filled it up unnecessarily
Only the rear primered with the Weld through stuff as the front would get worked a bit after my shittty welds, upside down with a large mask in that space had me swearing a lot, a really big lot of swearing, including blasphemy, which I never do.
Once prepped and ready, Mr Welder came out to play.
Bit of grinding will be needed to just top the welds and then primer, seam sealer at the top and finally some fresh underbody seal.
Mickey had come around earlier when I was cutting the trees back and had asked if I would let him insure Prozac for both of us and then we could share it, I had to be really nice to tell him no, not happening.
Not sure he understood.
He came around later around 5.30 to check up on progress and was impressed with the welded in plate.
He even took a pic of me crawling about.
At this point I was about to start on the outrigger patch panel that has aspects in all sorts of directions.
I had got some thicker steel from Craig on Friday evening that was going to be just right for the patch panel there.
More bending, hammering, cutting and swearing plus a bit of head scratching coming.
Insomnia *****.
But 90 minutes later I just remembered that I did this short walk around for a certain friend in the USA who,asked about the motor in the truck.
CLICK LINK
Back to yesterday.
Once I had done all the yard and house work, it was time to take some photos of the truck formthe photoshop challenge of creating some designs to possibly use on it when the mechanical side meets my expectations.
http://forum.retro-rides.org/threads/recent/206591
Thank goodness for my Snap On low level jack, bought used years ago for £25.00 or $30.00 it certainly makes life a lot easier.
Up she goes. Or is it a he??
Made safe-ish.
I knew what was there.
Just not how much of it there was.
The rust is really weird, it seems to attack some parts and leaves others completely untouched.
Some hammer, chisel, and screwdriver action helped me find the starting points.
Flap wheel action.
When I had cleaned up the whole inside panel at the expense of one 40 grit flap wheel to tear off the thick layers of underseal, and a scotch wheel on my cordless drill on the lower spot welded seam, it became apparent that these inside panels were only spot welded every few inches, with drainage incorporated.
So I decided to remove the majority of the 900mm by 90mm strip, but to leave enough of the strong material to plug weld my repair and then randomly “spot weld” along the top and bottom of the patch, in order to allow drainage as before out of the sill area.
Before that I wire brushed the inside, applied Vactan rust converter and used one of my hot air guns to speed up the drying process before welding in the patch.
At this point it was 4.30 and progress had been much slower than planned, but of course I had all the yard work and a run to the gas station with four jerry to show. I had no idea how much gas was in the truck when Lee the seller delivered it for me, as he had told me he drove it basically between £10.00 to £20.00 fills, and never filled it up unnecessarily
Only the rear primered with the Weld through stuff as the front would get worked a bit after my shittty welds, upside down with a large mask in that space had me swearing a lot, a really big lot of swearing, including blasphemy, which I never do.
Once prepped and ready, Mr Welder came out to play.
Bit of grinding will be needed to just top the welds and then primer, seam sealer at the top and finally some fresh underbody seal.
Mickey had come around earlier when I was cutting the trees back and had asked if I would let him insure Prozac for both of us and then we could share it, I had to be really nice to tell him no, not happening.
Not sure he understood.
He came around later around 5.30 to check up on progress and was impressed with the welded in plate.
He even took a pic of me crawling about.
At this point I was about to start on the outrigger patch panel that has aspects in all sorts of directions.
I had got some thicker steel from Craig on Friday evening that was going to be just right for the patch panel there.
More bending, hammering, cutting and swearing plus a bit of head scratching coming.
HOTFR8
Banned
Prozac style. I like it.
1/2 Cup
Member Emeritus
Coolabah
Well-known member
Nice work on the welding and I really like the proposed blue/red stripes on the white vehicle.
I know from reading your posts that you are a much more generous person than me ... I suppose I have been burned too many times before lending stuff to people who , if they even return it at all , return it knackered and missing all the important parts etc . So , I have now subscribed to the "never a lender or borrower be " school of life- having said that , I am happy to turn up with my tools or van and help neighbours , family and friends and frequently do - I just don't give them the opportunity to hang onto my stuff "for ever" and treat my stuff like it was theirs .
I think we all like the style, because of Prozac, but that in itself is a good reason to go a different, though copied from the 80’s style.
I also really really like those colours and the simplicity of the lines.
Me to
Consider it endorsed Rian
Thank you 1/2 Cup
Nice work on the welding and I really like the proposed blue/red stripes on the white vehicle.
I know from reading your posts that you are a much more generous person than me ... I suppose I have been burned too many times before lending stuff to people who , if they even return it at all , return it knackered and missing all the important parts etc . So , I have now subscribed to the "never a lender or borrower be " school of life- having said that , I am happy to turn up with my tools or van and help neighbours , family and friends and frequently do - I just don't give them the opportunity to hang onto my stuff "for ever" and treat my stuff like it was theirs .
Thanks re welding, a lot is all about preparation and patience, I was shouting and swearing in a way that would scare a sailor under that truck, maybe why Mickey came to look what was going on.
The stripes work but I am still on the Bigtrak scheme too.
Regarding Mickey, he has a heart of gold, but he is mechanically one of the most unsympathetic guys I know.
I don’t let him use tools anymore either, rather to help him.
So much for more sleep, got another hour in.
Got up to feed Harleyat 07.00, who was asking since 05.00 to be fed, only to then lick the gravy off the wet food and walk away in disgust. Cats.
Was planning on getting the underside of the truck finished today before heading out.
Rain had different plans by 07.30 so it’s on hold for the moment.
Back to last night before I shut shop to get ready for my “Meals on Wheels” from Joy.
Craig had given me some nice thick folded steel plate, part of a high end gas BBQ construction that I had eyeballed on his pile of stock.
It’s the same gauge as the outrigger, so would be just fine, if I could incorporate some of the bends.
So in with Sharpie under the truck, some cardboard and scissors, lay out, mark out, cut out and transfer onto the metal.
Leaving me with a stightly oversized panel to trim back and fit once I cut away what is left of the outrigger.
Folding vise.
Once you copied the template, cutting and folding goes easy.
Happy??
Yes, very happy.
Because the outrigger is angled in some planes, it looks cockeyed, but is meant to be so.
I need to just infill the little gusset piece before offering it up a last time and cleaning off the metal, getting primer on the hidden side and adding the Vactan rust converter stuff that I still don’t know if it makes any real different, but I am happy to just add into the mix to the insides of the outrigger where I can reach.
Amazing how long it takes to do every piece.
Seems not too bad........
Now if the rain would just go away and let me get this little job done.
Later guys.
Got up to feed Harleyat 07.00, who was asking since 05.00 to be fed, only to then lick the gravy off the wet food and walk away in disgust. Cats.
Was planning on getting the underside of the truck finished today before heading out.
Rain had different plans by 07.30 so it’s on hold for the moment.
Back to last night before I shut shop to get ready for my “Meals on Wheels” from Joy.
Craig had given me some nice thick folded steel plate, part of a high end gas BBQ construction that I had eyeballed on his pile of stock.
It’s the same gauge as the outrigger, so would be just fine, if I could incorporate some of the bends.
So in with Sharpie under the truck, some cardboard and scissors, lay out, mark out, cut out and transfer onto the metal.
Leaving me with a stightly oversized panel to trim back and fit once I cut away what is left of the outrigger.
Folding vise.
Once you copied the template, cutting and folding goes easy.
Happy??
Yes, very happy.
Because the outrigger is angled in some planes, it looks cockeyed, but is meant to be so.
I need to just infill the little gusset piece before offering it up a last time and cleaning off the metal, getting primer on the hidden side and adding the Vactan rust converter stuff that I still don’t know if it makes any real different, but I am happy to just add into the mix to the insides of the outrigger where I can reach.
Amazing how long it takes to do every piece.
Seems not too bad........
Now if the rain would just go away and let me get this little job done.
Later guys.
1/2 Cup
Member Emeritus
Rian nice work
Stas26
Well-known member
Rian seems to me that you are in the garage all the time.
Rian nice work
Once again thank you Steve
Rian seems to me that you are in the garage all the time.
Stas, I am sure you have a similar saying in Russia.
When it rains you must collect all the water you can because summer could be dry.
I use the time I get when I can.
Nobody to help.
No Katya to make my day or my lunch.
When I built this I would work 2-3 hours before work most days.
http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/112871/kettler-pedal-kart-resto-rider
Now taking the afternoon off to go visit a car friend.
Stas26
Well-known member
Cool small car, good repair workOnce again thank you Steve
Stas, I am sure you have a similar saying in Russia.
When it rains you must collect all the water you can because summer could be dry.
I use the time I get when I can.
Nobody to help.
No Katya to make my day or my lunch.
When I built this I would work 2-3 hours before work most days.
http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/112871/kettler-pedal-kart-resto-rider
Now taking the afternoon off to go visit a car friend.
oldironfarmer
Well-known member
"Amazing how long it takes to do every piece."
That, my friend, is worthy of a signature line motto.
That, my friend, is worthy of a signature line motto.
"Amazing how long it takes to do every piece."
That, my friend, is worthy of a signature line motto.
These bits seem to take twice as long as you think they should.
I gotta hand it to you all.
This truck is bringing my head and enjoyment back to where I can recognise it as a positive influence.
After work.
Before shower last night.
This morning it was raining, so I could not get out in a hurry to get the non structural outrigger cut and welded in.
Prepared
I also had to get to take some stuff including a bunch of numberplates from various people including Andy in Oklahoma, down to Faversham fo Neil who had helped me buy my welder from Rallyart before.
I have to make up some new inner panels for the rear of the truck as they are missing too.
Amazingly, 6 foot long and 2 foot high.
I had contacted my regular carpet guy, Shane, to see if he had any useable offcuts to cover the panels and also a spare piece of 6x6 foot carpet for the rear floor.
Got to Neil’s place and we exchanged gifts, he had made me a California black plate wall clock.
Thank you mate.
He also gave me a bunch of registration plates for my collection.
The small,Belgian plate will,head out to Moscow, Missouri for Dave to put in his restaurant.
Also from Neil.
Love this small set.
Then we went out to his garage to look at his Valiant, a lovely car, awaiting its engine transplant.
And he offered me some red, very RED show carpet, thin, lightweight and perfect for the use I had in mind.
Thanks mate, perfect.
HOTFR8
Banned
The NASCAR theme look is possibly what makes it in that image not just the same as Prozac.
The NASCAR theme look is possibly what makes it in that image not just the same as Prozac.
Well, looks like I may be eating my own words.
[quote author="@littlepixel" source="/post/2454470/thread" timestamp="1539551120"]@grizz As per your request via PM:
[/quote]
THIS....
Is what I like.
It took a while to get there for me, and without all you guys raising opinions and views, it would not have happened.
I think it is a bit loud with all that green and the contrast on the white.
But why be quiet and retiring when LOUD AND PROUD is all you have left?
Let’s see what the collective has to say.
I have loved the whole Sinclair Gasoline theme ever since I had my 1963 Ford Taurus Transit van.
So this is a good way of rebirhing that idea.
Thank you all for adding to this trucks magic.
There may be other variations too, like the 76 Union gas station theme with Orange and Blue or others that you feel could work.
I think solid colours and no more than three max added to the white, works here.
Monday.......
Back to reality.
HOTFR8
Banned
Sorry this looks good but makes it only as second choice.
I still like the one I posted about earlier with the red and white and blue. Think US flag.
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1/2 Cup
Member Emeritus
Agree, great choice HOTFR8
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Rian I know you really like the Sinclair. And in my opinion it looks better than the Red and Blue. But that last one with the 79 Union that is my top pick. Something about the Orange color on squarebodies.
Have a good Monday my friend. We are having our first cold weather snap here in CTX. And I say that lightly because it really isn't but for the native people around here 43* is the end of the world.
Bret
Have a good Monday my friend. We are having our first cold weather snap here in CTX. And I say that lightly because it really isn't but for the native people around here 43* is the end of the world.
Bret
oldironfarmer
Well-known member
I really like the Sinclair theme. Something about fossil fuels and that old hog.
If you go with Union colors it should be Union 76, a venerable oil company now part of Phillips 66.
But it's early here, that selfie will make breakfast go down pretty slowly. Think I'll go stomp in the manure first.
If you go with Union colors it should be Union 76, a venerable oil company now part of Phillips 66.
But it's early here, that selfie will make breakfast go down pretty slowly. Think I'll go stomp in the manure first.
Agree, great choice HOTFR8
Ot easy.
All so pretty.
Agreed on Orange Bret.
Your manure stomping wins today Andy.
Thank you all for the responses so far.
This really is a great community to be part of.
Thought I would add the last two renderings in orange.
I like this too.
And inverted
In my opinion Sinclair vs 76 Union orange roof vs last Bigtruk Grey bottom are the SHORTLIST
WHATSAMANTODO ??
Grumblebum
Well-known member
I was liking the red white and blue that HOTFR8 nominated yesterday, but now this is my favourite. Liking orange lately for some reason.
GB
Toothaker
Well-known member
I was liking the red white and blue that HOTFR8 nominated yesterday, but now this is my favourite. Liking orange lately for some reason.
GB
^^^^ THIS! ^^^^ I'm grooving on the orange.
sawduststeve
Well-known member
Winner winner, chicken dinner, orange is the new black.
Thats the one for me.
Hurry up I can't wait.
Steve