Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO!

[flashed]

How do you like driving on the right side of the road ?

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by flashed

How do you like driving on the right side of the road ?

Hey John !!!

Thank you for my parcel.

All the stuff is awesome.

Much appreciated.


Seen on the road when stealing McDonalds WiFi as I have no phone.

This is low.





Made it to Fayetteville from Jonesboro via a quick lunch in Searcy with Ta2Don.

Kim had made us an awesome dinner.

Clem hosting in his usual style.

And of course Bomp (Greg) down from Oregon.

It was a great evening.





Yes, this is out of sync by three days.

I will get back to our regular transmission when I can to write up.

Bit busy right now. Off to collect a GMC truck.

[Bomp]

Tomorrow Clems???

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by flashed

How do you like driving on the right side of the road ?

All the same if you respect the rules.

Originally Posted by Bomp

Tomorrow Clems???

Yup.

Love ok forward to it.

Will be there late as stoppoing in Searcy and taking scenic route up to Fayetteville

[Grizz1963]

Just headed out to fill Challenger then off to Searcy to Ta2Don.

HEADED INTO THE SUNRISE..........

HEADED TO THE CENTRE OF THE UNIVERSE.

CLICKY LINKY:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=51567

We head out onto the motorway with Dennis pointing the Challengers eager nose at the sunrise, soon we are over the Mississippi River and onward.

The roads become monotonous but we are talking cars, women and the way the world has been for us.

This is a great trip.

Every now and then Dennis gives in to the urge and tickles the Hemi and it is only too pleased to respond with a kickdown when we overtake slower traffic.
This is an incredibly civilised car.

A rest stop or two later we get to Pocahontas and pull in for an amazing breakfast and service with a smile.






Fortunately the facilities also cater for those of a more blessed nature who find the cold touch of porcelain unnerving. Not seen one of these oldskool urinals in years.



Breakfast was just spectacular. It seems to be the norm.




Then back on the road.
Dennis did warn me it may be a bit boring but I loved it and along with stories of him raising hell all his life, the trip went by fast and pleasantly.



When we got to Philo we sneaked onto the property and parked up out back at the big workshop and walked down to the 1930's shop at which point Thomas and Chris discovered us "Trespassing" so he went to get changed from his work clothes and the tour and visit strated.

First stop was this Hudsom Terraplane that Thomas still has the title to.
So technicaly it can be legally returned to the road. Future project?




You need to read the thread linked above now.

I cannot say more than Dennis and I had an amazing day.

I got to raise the working and restored by Thomas, single post 1928 car lift and dennis lowered it after we had touched, smelled and investigated it.
It is the oldest one of its type known to exist.



The 1930's shop has been sympathetically restored and modernised for Thomas and Chris to prep their classics and drag cars.
Everywhere there are bits of its origens.

I loved these lights.



One of the two cars that they run regularly.

Corvette Heaven.



Thomas offered to drop the roof on this 1966 for me to go for a drive. I was desperate to go drive it around the Illinois fields and suspect Dennis would have enjoyed it too, but I decided the time we had together was more precious than a blast in a classic.

The generosity and trust of these people does not surprise me anymore. BUT I CONTINUE TO BE HUMBLED BY IT.



I have to get out to breakfast and then over to Searcy to see Ta2Don and then up into the mountains to Fayetteville to Clems place.

I will finish this days update later when I get time and WiFi access.

Later dudes.

[aggie91]

Love your picture "tours". Don't know why I have not commented on your thread before, but here I have today.

Did anyone else notice that the template above the NASCAR truck was for a Toyoda, but the front facia had a Chevy Bowtie on it?

[djones1a]

Originally Posted by aggie91

Love your picture "tours". Don't know why I have not commented on your thread before, but here I have today.

Did anyone else notice that the template above the NASCAR truck was for a Toyoda, but the front facia had a Chevy Bowtie on it?

The top template fits all the trucks,ford, chevy and toyota.Only are the front and rear bumpers are are different.Dodge was even the same when they were in the game.

[flashed]

I have seen that chopped truck on this site before but you pic is better than the others I remember seeing .I had hoped you would like some of that stuff .I have not been here as much as my wife passed away Friday ,funeral was Monday and she actually helped me pick thru my stuff to send your way .We had discussed us trying to make it out there next year but she was too sick .I am now trying to find a new normal as my life is completely upside down right now but I have been kinda on here the last 2 days after I get home from errands .

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by flashed

I have seen that chopped truck on this site before but you pic is better than the others I remember seeing .I had hoped you would like some of that stuff .I have not been here as much as my wife passed away Friday ,funeral was Monday and she actually helped me pick thru my stuff to send your way .We had discussed us trying to make it out there next year but she was too sick .I am now trying to find a new normal as my life is completely upside down right now but I have been kinda on here the last 2 days after I get home from errands .

Hi John

Just sitting here with Clemdaddy and Bomp after dinner made by Kim.

Just told them as well about your loss.

We send you a wish for your peace in your mind and heart.

Celebrate her life in her absence.

We will raise a glass to you both in a moment.

[62stepside longbox]

Looks like your having a great adventure across the pond, good to see you enjoying the trip so much

[flashed]

Thanks Rian and everyone there with you ,glad your trip has been fun so far .I come on here when Im home as it takes my mind off other things and I continue to read posts even if Im not always up to posting yet .

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by flashed

Thanks Rian and everyone there with you ,glad your trip has been fun so far .I come on here when Im home as it takes my mind off other things and I continue to read posts even if Im not always up to posting yet .

We raised a glass and smiled at Mrs Flashed in her absence mate.

Keep coming here, the guys will help you through and focus you.

[flashed]

The guys here are awesome ,they have already helped me a lot on my prayer thread and my buddy Robbie from just south of me came for a visit yesterday ,met him on here too.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Looks like your having a great adventure across the pond, good to see you enjoying the trip so much

Last year was awesome.

This year.....??

MIND BLOWINGLY GOOD.

Originally Posted by flashed

The guys here are awesome ,they have already helped me a lot on my prayer thread and my buddy Robbie from just south of me came for a visit yesterday ,met him on here too.

THIS is why we are here for each other.

Trucks n toys but also to look after one another.


My holiday just gets better every day.


Insomnia sucks. Been awake two hrs. Back killing me as well.

Best update some more then.

Thomas had a double garage filled with treasures. The last remnants of 10 years of sympathetically restoring the workshop.
The garage was being torn down when we got there.
He gave Dennis and I Carte Blanche to rummage and remove and have anything we needed or wanted there.

Heaven or what?



Number plates, an Early Chevy Valve cover thatI had been looking for for months and other treasures.





Thank you Thomas !!

Stopped for beer and gas on the way home.



Once we got home I unpacked the treasures.

Old piece for my very good mate Kevin who collects units of measurement. Tape measures, rulers etc.



Gorgeous Pontiac hood ornament.
Will be cleaned up and mounted then take pride of place in my display cabinet.



Said Chevy valve cover.

Those who know what they are looking at will see the offset fitting holes.......... and know what it means.



Treasures !!!!!

For my collection.



Once cleaned up, yes, just another dust collector to some. But what if I added in Bonneville Salt Flats to the description?



And lastly.......

Got to convert some 12Volt into 6Volt but this may be used somewhere.



So that concluded Saturday.

We did go out to Harry J's Steakhouse and had a massive Prime rib to share. Could never manage it alone.

Many beers consumed.

Then back home and another few hours in Dennis' shop.

This holiday just kept on giving.

Sunday plans included a Swapmeet, car show and more beer and mileage.

Note, they were plans.

[Grizz1963]

Next up some random product placement.

I love some of the advertising in the USA.

Read what you like into some of these.

Me.......??

Just reading it as a pubescent teenager would in my day.





Went shopping recently at a real cool shop, wanted a nice hoody. Found a great John Deere one.

Interestingly, also saw the bridal outfit for the perfect Redneck wedding.

Come on !!!!

Who would not love to wrestle his bride out of these?





Dennis' family name.



Pure cane sugar.

That should see you go.



Watch any cowboy movies lately?



And my personal favourite in that shop.



Think what you like. As long as it makes you s****** like a teenager.



Last one.....



This was Sunday morning.

Ready for more?

[flashed]

I had no idea that KICKAPOO JOY JUICE was still made ,I have a few of the antique bottles that I collected over 30 years ago and in our area at least in my memory it was never sold here .I have a very old bottle collection boxed up somewhere .

[Grizz1963]

A couple more dust collectors that should look good mounted on a decent background.



Some of Dennis' treasures in his shop display

Love this adjustable drillbit.





And of course there was the saying Thank You at the end of Saturday.

Tally (Talladega Raceway) encouraging me to be more thankful.



While I was in the USA, Miss Katy was also here. But playing a much more upmarket game.

She went to California and was staying with one of her best friends in Myrtle Beach.

Nomance is going well. And she did send a photo of herself having a good time too.





Back to Sunday morning.

After shopping and getting a few things including a case of Dr Peper and some Beef Jerky to throw in the car on Monday plus my John Deere hoody, Which I have wanted forever........

It was time for Dennis to be punished by Debbie for not going to the concert on Friday night...... remember that?

She did, and would not let him forget (testicles : handbag) so we were in the big truck and off into the Missisippi Delta.

Destination unknown (well, to the two of us at least) Debbie and her sister who was spending the weekend were directing from the back seat.

We made it to this point.......

Ooooppps. River !!



Onto a car ferry and over the Mighty Mississippi.



Take a look at the video.

This is a fast and massive old river.

CLICK LINK:

Crossing the Mississippi River on a ferry....

On the other side we went to have lunch at Kinders Restaurant enjoying the views and river traffic.



Also love the way this ferry works.

Look at the pivoting drive.

CLICKY LINKY:

Kinder Restaurant ferry Mississippi river...

Lunch was really good.



Loved the words on the sign.




More about Sunday later.

Off to Clems shop via breakfast now.

Later.

[flashed]

Rian,
I forgot to mention one of the ball caps I sent you I saw in a little shop and I just thought it suited the title of the truck you are building .I dont even remember seeing you wear a ball cap or hat as I call mine .

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by flashed

Rian,
I forgot to mention one of the ball caps I sent you I saw in a little shop and I just thought it suited the title of the truck you are building .I dont even remember seeing you wear a ball cap or hat as I call mine .

Thank you. Yes I got it.

One photo I Messed up with.

[flashed]

Looks like a good time had by all.

[Grizz1963]

Steve, Larry and myself.

Great trip.





Juvnile himour again.





Bedtime now. Its been a long day.

[RockTonka]

What a great trip Rian!

Thanks for taking the time to share the details as you live them...very cool!!

We look forward to seeing you again one of these years...you know you always have a place to stay in OK.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by RockTonka

What a great trip Rian!

Thanks for taking the time to share the details as you live them...very cool!!

We look forward to seeing you again one of these years...you know you always have a place to stay in OK.

Thank you Phil

I was really desperate to make it to Norman and Ada but my timing was out by two days.

Your invitation still stands and Austins bed is ready for him.

[flashed]

Wow ,I am loving your adventure .

[Mjminino]