♻️ Grizz’s ~~ ASTRO Van 🚙 Renault SCENIC 1.5dci 🚙 1966 Chevy C10 🚘 1991 Oldsmobile 88 🚙 8/5/26 FORGIVE ME I HAVE SINNED

[grizz]

3 hours ago, Westbay said:

Gold 'n Blue please... 😇 

What about Green or Grey ?? 
 

Created by someone else on another forum. 
 

I still love various greens. 
 

Not a VIP or slammed build. Or lowrider. 
 

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[grizz]

Altogether now. 
 

Bet you’re completely screwed now, as to colour choice. 
 

Imagine going with a metallic orange or even golden yellow. 
 

Maybe someone can do the lowrider look in Orange. 

[GlenAnderson]

I like the budget hubcaps, personally, as you already know. 
 

If you really want to stay on the budget track, then you could always just buy some cheap wheel trims in a style you like and rattle-can them gold…

[grizz]

13 minutes ago, GlenAnderson said:

I like the budget hubcaps, personally, as you already know. 
 

If you really want to stay on the budget track, then you could always just buy some cheap wheel trims in a style you like and rattle-can them gold…

Thats a great idea Glen. 
 

I wonder if one would find some that will fit, adhere and stay on there. 
 

And then a nice flattering design. 
 

 

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[GlenAnderson]

Remind me, what size are the current wheels? 15"?

 

[grizz]

21 minutes ago, GlenAnderson said:

Remind me, what size are the current wheels? 15"?

 

Correct. 
 

These are them. 
 

Original hubcaps screw onto lugnuts. 

[Westbay]

That I like ... no greens , no , yuck 😂

[GlenAnderson]

Most wheel trims fit by clipping into the outer rim. Lots and lots of options out there for not much £s, either from Amazon/Ebay, or even Halfords. Would be a way of trialling the look/colour without spending much at all. 

[roy8846]

 

 

38 quid via Amazon Warehouse!

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/wheel-covers-15-inch-chrome-spherical/dp/B004S9OS8E/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?crid=UJNQREBE2GYM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oacyA16m1qLzZcMI9-MLNs33SzojqhfskH-VRg-q4vMrURRiSNoNNbHV638I-Y89Vtg072gpnGda7DW207ifqPm-BqHKFLMQ_7Ukzzjw7z_icCtVUn_Y1FxUYmvf4ADeb2rqt9dgrmntGWG4gklkCPngYD8QOEEaatuIoX5xPq6-r4VAMTlKggUC_zENd0mbHtetpjFgRgu6dpdbiNbh8g.PfD0e9VSJXnpJecDB_9RhF2rzL3ilxaYzaPTfxSVWSQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=wheel+trims&m=A2OAJ7377F756P&qid=1771243769&s=warehouse-deals&sprefix=wheel+trims%2Cwarehouse-deals%2C197&sr=8-9

 

Couple others I thought were cool and reduced a fair bit (Amazon Warehouse)

 

[grizz]

Did a quick 90 mile or 150km run this morning. 
 

Went to Whitstable to collect this bundle of old car parts. 
 

I have a lot of cleaning ahead of me. 
 

But I’m good at it. 
 

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[grizz]

Plans: 

 

1.) Photographs 

2.) Clean up

3.) Sell to create kitty to offset wheels for Oldsmobile. 

4.) Regret

5.) Maybe not sell anything 

6.) Wall mount in shop. 

7.) Sell for alloy wheel kitty. 

 

Or something like that. 

 

 

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[grizz]

Few more

[grizz]

Got asked about this by a guy in South Africa. 

 

 

ChatGPT responded. 

 

 

 

This is a vintage MotoMeter radiator cap temperature gauge, commonly used in the 1910s–1920s on brass-era automobiles.

 

What it is

 

It’s not just a cap — it’s a radiator-mounted thermometer.

 

The glass window shows a temperature scale inside, which would protrude into the coolant. Drivers could monitor engine temperature before dashboard gauges became standard.

 

The distinctive features

• Cast metal Art Deco–style housing with stepped fins
• Round glass viewing lens
• Thermometer stem that extends into the radiator
• Large base designed to mount directly on the radiator neck

What vehicle?

 

These were aftermarket accessories, but very commonly seen on:

• Ford Motor Company Model T (1909–1927)
• Ford Motor Company Model A (1928–1931)
• Cars from Buick
• Cadillac
• Studebaker
• Many other brass-era and early nickel-era cars

They were often branded MotoMeter (Boyce MotoMeter Co., Chicago).

 

Likely Date

 

Based on the styling (more streamlined, less ornate than very early brass versions):

 

Most likely: early–mid 1920s

 

If it came off a Ford, statistically it was probably:

• Model T (circa 1915–1925)

Value (if you’re curious)

 

Depending on condition and brand marking:

• $75–$250+
• More if rare or tied to a specific marque

[Westbay]

Nice, not seen one like that before , your ususal careful restoration will bring that back to life nicely .. 👍

[grizz]

35 minutes ago, Westbay said:

Nice, not seen one like that before , your ususal careful restoration will bring that back to life nicely .. 👍

I hope so. 
Some pitting of course. 
 

Was questioned about selling the Land Rover badge.  My thought was £20.00 collected. 
 

Took a look and was surprised at the variety out there. 
 

 

[Westbay]

Looks like an early Series 1  badge ...probably worth more than your estimate 😇

[grizz]

2 minutes ago, Westbay said:

Looks like an early Series 1  badge ...probably worth more than your estimate 😇

But…….. £20.00 collected, in my pocket (postage and packaging and a drive to post office would make it more) means a buyer also gets to feel they have a win. 
 

Collection of bundle I bought 90 miles away at 45mpg is £15.00 

Man maths 101 😉

[grizz]

 

I have Found a set of 5 series 1 Land Rover Freelander 17” alloy wheels in 3 spoke design which I have liked since before I bought the Oldsmobile. 

Of course they are 205 miles from my home (they will be once collected in Shrewsbury by @CraigRK and taken to his home) and will need to find their way South to me or at least closer before I can proceed with them. 

Price is right though at £75.00 or $102.00 or R1650.00 in South Africa   

Stripping old tyres, cleaning, painting wheels and new tyres will increase that quite a lot but still be worth doing. 

 

Tyres are completely bald and need replacing. 

Bolt pattern is 5x115 on the Oldsmobile but these are 5x114.3 so 0.7mm spread over 5 studs with special lug nuts will fix that. 

Bigger problem is the Centre Bore. 

Oldsmobile is 70.3mm 

Land Rover Freelander Mk1 (1998–2006) uses alloy wheels with a centre bore of 

64.1 mm. These wheels are hub-centric and feature a 5x114.3 mm PCD (bolt pattern). 

Key Wheel Specifications for Freelander 1:

• Centre Bore: 64.1 mm
• PCD (Bolt Pattern): 5x114.3 mm
• Offset (ET): Typically 35mm to 46mm
• Wheel Size: Commonly 15" to 18" diameters. 

When replacing wheels, it is essential to use this specific 64.1 mm center bore size to ensure the wheel is properly centered on the hub. 

 

This will necessitate the machining of 3.1mm from the new alloys. 

 

I have been given a price of £120.00 to machine 4 wheels by a wheel repair shop. 

 

Being 17” wheels, there should be a decent selection of part worn tyres available free or to buy if I keep my eyes open.  

 

I am hoping they also fill the arches better. 

 

Now just need to find them a ride from Shropshire to Kent. 

 

 

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[Westbay]

"Copilot May Make Mistakes"

[grizz]

PONY EXPRESS NEEDED. 

SHROPSHIRE TO KENT. 

 

 

Request Requested Required…..??

 

It is always worth asking about a possible Pony Express opportunity. 
 

Just in case. 
 

Craig has collected 5x 17” wheels and tyres for me In Shrewsbury, He has them at his place in Sandford Prees near Shrewsbury. 
 

I am sure we will figure a way to get them South at some point, but of course sooner would be great. 
 

But….. please keep in mind, they take up quite a lot of space. 

We have not figured out where to have the tyres pulled off yet, so if we (Craig) can get that done, they will obviously take up a bit less space. 
 

If you can help, please let me know. 
 

Thanks. 

[Westbay]

Local ( to craig) mobile tyre fitter ? 

[grizz]

4 hours ago, Westbay said:

Local ( to craig) mobile tyre fitter ? 

Of course. 
 

Biggest problem is Craigs job hashim burning the candle at three ends. 
 

 

 

 

Advice 

Experience

Reccomendations 

 

As an alternative to finding a Pony Express ride for the wheels or wheels with tyres from Shrewsbury area to Rochester I was wondering how many or how often any of you have couriered wheels this way?

 

I have 5x 17” wheels to move. 
 

How do you package and ship them ? 

Thanks. 

[GlenAnderson]

It’s almost always significantly cheaper to pay to have the tyres removed before couriering them than it is to pay the courier to ship them with them on. 
 

Probably the cheapest way is to strip the tyres off and send them as five individual parcels. 
 

Alternatively, stick them all on a pallet and use somewhere like shiply to get a quote. 

[Westbay]

16 hours ago, GlenAnderson said:

It’s almost always significantly cheaper to pay to have the tyres removed before couriering them than it is to pay the courier to ship them with them on. 
 

Probably the cheapest way is to strip the tyres off and send them as five individual parcels. 
 

Alternatively, stick them all on a pallet and use somewhere like shiply to get a quote. 

Shame you don't know someone with a van ... 🤣 😇

 

pre first second coffee humour - sorry !

[grizz]

Weather has sucked for the last few weeks. 

Yesterday I got the Oldsmobile up on the ramp and made a short ( well, almost) video of the underside and condition of the sills. 
 

 

While I was under there I did discover that the rear silencer, which is a massive 24x10x5 inch box, is at the end of it’s useful life. 
Also, there is only a catalyst up front, the rest is just 2.5 inch straight pipe. 
 

I would be surprised if this is not the original pipe. No joins etc. 

So last night I ordered a £40.00 rear silencer in stainless steel to fit, which I will use clamps for. 
It is an 18 inch unit with 8x5 dimensions, so smaller than the original. 
It claims to be straight through, so hopefully it will make the V6 sound a bit more pronounced. 
 

I also went out at 8.00pm to collect a couple of 200 litre drums for my friend Sarah (purple lawnmower) to create two upright strawberry growing tubs. 
I will process them soon with a load of cuts and then using heat and wine bottles to create the pockets for the plants.  
 

When I got home the rain was still coming down and the car showed 2’C with a breeze. Lucky I wasn’t working out in that mess. 
 

At 9.00 pm Pedro got in from work (he goes every night for an hour to serve all the machines on site) and brought gifts. 
When contractors visit site, they often leave behind unused, partially used materials when jobs are completed. Pedro is a magpie…… 

Also spoke with Craig  

He had been out in the dark, down farm lanes to collect the Freelander alloys and tyres for me  

 

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[Westbay]

The underside looks really clean for it's age, quick wire brush and spray coat of lanoguard or underseal  👍 you can paint the suspension arms etc when you take it apart to lower it ...

The anti roll bar bushes look a bit 'used' (but quite good for the mileage!) but you can measure and replace quite easily ...

Think you are right to be pleased 👍

[grizz]

I have posted all of those old badges and parts that I bought to sell on in the For Sale section. They all went through the dish washer last night.
 

MG 1100 or MG100 or Austin 1100/1300 grille. 
I believe they are interchangeable. 
It is in decent, daily driver condition. 
Zoom in on photos. 

Collection at St Mary Hoo area of Rochester. 

Messenger if you are interested in buying it at advertised price of £50.00 please. 
 

I would be prepared to try wrap it in cardboard and send via Post Office if they accept the parcel size at your cost. 
 

Couriers are a PITA mostly. 

[grizz]

Daimler grille 
I would say in daily driver condition.  
Zoom in on photos to see condition. 

Collection at St Mary Hoo area of Rochester. 

Messenger if you are interested in buying it at advertised price of £40.00 please. 

I would be prepared to try wrap it in cardboard and send via Post Office if they accept the parcel size at your cost. 

Couriers are a PITA mostly. 

[grizz]

Following items are sold. 

 

Daimler 

 

AEC 

 

Seddon 

 

Land Rover 

 

Exmoor 

 

Morris commercial 

 

BMC 

 

Austin

[grizz]

Few more badges sold overnight.