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

[MrBig]

3 hours ago, grizz said:

Lots of amazing stuff there. your friends stateside really know how to put a car together!

I've got to ask about these wheels though... are they just for rolling a project around the workshop but built with additional flair.... just because? 😎

[grizz]

That time of year. 

 

No. 

 

Only just started. 

 

Deck next. 

 

Painting it tomorrow. 

 

Hopefully.  

 

 

 

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[Joey spud]

Crikey Grizz do you ever stop.

I wish I had half the energy and motivation you have.

[grizz]

On 27/04/2026 at 14:15, Joey spud said:

Crikey Grizz do you ever stop.

I wish I had half the energy and motivation you have.

 

LOLing. Here. 
 

Nobody is going to do it if I don’t. 
 

Before and after. 

[grizz]

 

Inner circles, Random Kindness, Super Surprises. 

 

Often things happen to me that I honestly don’t know how or why. But I am always thankful. 

 

Yesterday I was really focused on getting the deck and tailgate bench painted. So phones stayed indoors. I also had the doors closed on the deck, so never heard the doorbell. 

 

Fortunately my new second room lodger was here, recovering from a hangover and having slept outside in the Astro van, he claims to have no idea how he lost his keys (left in the front door) I believe he is going to be a problem. And you guys can hold off with your advice, I will have to deal with it in my own way. Regardless. 

 

Anyway, he received a large postal item. 

 

I was not expecting anything, so when I saw it on the table, I initially ignored it, then was going to put it in Pedros room, and realised it was addressed to me. 

 

Opened it up and once again……

 

Kindness, thoughtfulness and respect popped out the envelope. 

 

A bunch of stuff, possibly even the sender didn’t realise thr impact of. 

 

@Da1sycat  Bryan was travelling in the USA recently and gathered some stuff for me. 

He also made some perfectly timed keyrings (all three are already in use on Astro, Oldsmobile, House keys) and unbeknown to him, Spartans have a significant link to my dad, long since departed, but I always associate Spartans with him. 

He also bought me a Rural King T shirt and again, my favourite shop in the USA. I bought two last year and gave Pedro the best one, and the other that is too small for me, headed in a different direction.  

 

Some Stars n Stripes bandanas will probably be headrest covers in the Oldsmobile. 

 

Lastly, some more of his artwork. Which of course I really like. 

 

The garage sign is too good for the garage, so into my overfull display cabinet. 

 

Life is good. 

 

Often it just falls in our laps, sometimes we need to open our eyes and see the great stuff around us. 

 

 

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[MrBig]

"Flip Flop Speed Shop" needs to be a sign in the garden/garage!

 

[grizz]

6 hours ago, MrBig said:

"Flip Flop Speed Shop" needs to be a sign in the garden/garage!

 

It does. 
 

Except not much Speed here  

I popped over to Kevins in Maidstone today. 
 

He gave me a new sign for my side gate. 

[grizz]

Some shit parcel landed today. 

Contents on the other hand…. 

Identify what is here. 

Respond and reply below . 

Thank you very much Fil. 

Center cap testing tomorrow.

[grizz]

Arachnophobia 

 

Spiders. 

 

I do protect them. 

 

Pedro brought me some scrap from the work dumpster that had been thrown out. 

 

Clever guy, Magpie eyes ever since he realised I like to “ make stuff “

 

So I pulled out the last of the used deck screws Mickey brought home years ago. 

 

I had made some last year and Dennis and my friend Jody each got one in America. I actually filled Dennis’ with Fireball. 

 

You know, emergency supplies. 

 

Once completed, it was a toss up between painting them satin black or leaving them alone. “Patina” is popular these days. I chose the look I preferred. 

 

Happy with them. 

 

 

Question for those who have a clue. 

 

What would these be priced at or sell for online?? Etsy, EBay Etc. 

 

 

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[Rustyrotavator]

Love the spiders, puts a new meaning to spiked drinks if u refill and use them, but would look good with a wick and a flame  ..candle or oil lamp

[grizz]

21 hours ago, Rustyrotavator said:

Love the spiders, puts a new meaning to spiked drinks if u refill and use them, but would look good with a wick and a flame  ..candle or oil lamp

Made some more stuff today. 
 

 

[Westbay]

Love the 'fish' ... 😍👍

[Westbay]

'pinched' off internet .... more fuel for your fertile imagination  ! ...  😇

 

 

[grizz]

First bootfair of the year today (public holiday in England) 
I missed out on yesterday because I didn’t remember. 

Overall I have become disillusioned with them the last few years. Quality of items, sellers, attendees (buyers) and actual seller attendance has gone down. 

So George came in at 2.30am for breakfast after 36 hours roaming. My night was restless after that. Up at 5.45 and in the bootfair field by 6.15

Took some pics of rules and costs for those who need more information. 

A few great chats with sellers. 

Prices have gone up noticeably. 

Easy example…… used, tired Hotwheels £1.00 each, other brands 50p each. There will always be a random seller who does two or even occasionally three for £1.00 

I bought a few unusual VW busses and a Chevy truck, Coke truck for Craig. Total £4.00

Found myself a London bus, a couple of trucks and a Morgan Aero sedan for £3.50 

I got Pedro a pair of used ST stainless sill plates for his Fiesta for £2.00

Skulls 50p each, serving plate £2.00 Socks £1.00/pair Barchello chicken 20p 

Last items…… 5 small metal files at 20p each, so £1.00 and a very grubby pair of pliers to clean up was 50p 
£1.50 tool bundle…… my reason for liking this way of buying. 

Came home, YouTube and Pedros jam donuts. 

Got John around later with his kids. 

I want to teach his 12 year old daughter how to weld. Maybe a snail as she liked it.  

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[Westbay]

BBQ - very clever !

[grizz]

On 05/05/2026 at 08:02, Westbay said:

BBQ - very clever !

I had initially thought that I would try make a copy. 
 

Nope. 
 

Too artistic. 

[grizz]

Bootfair today 7’C 

Chilly out there. 
 

You really do find all sorts of things there 

 

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[Andyrew]

8 minutes ago, grizz said:

 

schwarzejagger

[grizz]

19 minutes ago, Andyrew said:

schwarzejagger

Absolutely 

 

Typically cringe item. 
 

But I couldn’t resist a picture 

[grizz]

Bootfair.
 

 

Craig got lots of VW stuff including a UNICORN TONKA Beach Buggy 

 

Any VW aircooled donations [Toys, memorabilia, chrome hubcaps etc] gladly accepted too  

Some real original made in America pivoting Stilsons, a new vice grip, weird flexible spirit level. 
 

At one table another guy bought a cool Split Window Bus cookie tin and I commented that I really liked it. 15 minutes later he came up to me and said I could have it for £1.00 because his wife hated it. Happy Craig again. 
 

And for myself a few super random Hotwheels and other cars.  A collapsing Wheel brace, 12” shifting spanner, a new wheelbarrow wheel for £5.00, new £2.00 kiddie skateboard for old lodger Johns son Louie and lastly a metal sign for 20p for lodger Michael. 
 

Next….. breakfast and YouTube 

 

 

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[Westbay]

Pity you only got one skateboard if you had two you could cable tie 'em to your feet and use as roller skates 😂

 

Like the wheelbrace - not seen one before ...

[grizz]

20 hours ago, Westbay said:

Pity you only got one skateboard if you had two you could cable tie 'em to your feet and use as roller skates 😂

 

Like the wheelbrace - not seen one before ...

Wheel brace bought because I had never seen one before. 
 

Zero use except for curiosity. 

[grizz]

Three weeks after unmasking, clearcoats assumed to be hardened enough for more work.

 

Ive had a really busy week and finally at 5.30pm on Saturday I completed the wet sanding/colour sanding and polishing compound work on thr paint.

Of course I am not done.

Where’s the sense in that.

I started with some razor blading work, shaving the runs and some bad clearcoat sagging.

Following that, I block sanded all vertical runs and sags, and also all of the horizontal areas with 1000 grit wet paper. I used about 2ml Fairy liquid dishwashing liquid per 350 ml water in an old Windowlene spray bottle. It prevents clogging of the paper, and enhances the glide of the paper.

Following the 1000 grit I then used 1200 grit and hand sanded down the whole car in a cross hatched pattern. This prevents grooving and waves.

Next up 1500 grit which removed a lot of the scratches from the 1200.

Of course it will leave more scratches. Just muuch finer.

The next day I took my Air DA sander and wet sanded the whole car with 2000 grit foam mops. The difference between 1500 and 2000 is massive if you look at it in good light.

The whole cars texture at this point has gone from very shiny, and lightly textured after the 5-6 coats of clear lacquer to a slightly dull but smooth as glass feel.

This incredibly smooth finish was great to feel.

But there was another step to go.

On Saturday morning I started working with an electric mop with a new dense foam polishing head and Farécla G3 polishing compound and the spray bottle of clean water to constantly lubricate the moo, preventing compound burn down on the paint.

Its an extremely messy job and to be honest……. I was sick of this car by now.

But 5 minutes into starting it…….

 

BOOOOOOMMM !!!!

 

What a fantastic finish came out from under that mop.

So I carried on and on and on and on……

Packed tools away and brought the car up to the house.

Knackered.

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Of course it’s not done yet.

I drove it around on Sunday for food shopping and just because it’s stood all week.

Next job will be a good, soapy wash to clean off all the residue in grooves and door frames etc.

I ordered another follow on polish product last night.

Hopefully it can be applied with the air DA to remove any further swirl marks and seal in the clear.

 

I would really love to find one of these products that detailers or high end cleaners use.

Historically I have used Zymöl polish but look at the price now. Thats expensive if you consider the Farecla polish id only £12.00 for 500ml.

Exciting day today though.

 

 

 

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[Westbay]

Try these folks , very good products and bundle offers , yes, I use them ....

https://www.ezcarcare.co.uk/

[grizz]

Forgive me Father(s) 

I may have sinned. 
 

AGAIN. 

 

But is it a sin? 
 

Surely protecting the weak, the meek, as we speak

That is fine, maybe even divine. 
 

Ensuring the protection of the few survivors. 
 

So, is it a sin, for which you all want to judge me? 
 

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[grizz]

Whenever I look around me, so many judges, so many executioners, and yet, not many who will step up to the plate. 
 

Maybe mental instability is a real thing. 
 

But you would be pretty bored without the village idiot to make you feel good about yourself. 
 

Have you even seen this ? 
 

Think  

 

 

[Dick Cheeseburger]

1 hour ago, grizz said:

Whenever I look around me, so many judges, so many executioners, and yet, not many who will step up to the plate. 
 

Maybe mental instability is a real thing. 
 

But you would be pretty bored without the village idiot to make you feel good about yourself. 
 

Have you even seen this ? 
 

Think  

 

 

Aha, it was YOU! Looking forward to seeing you resurrect the van - don't think I've ever seen one. It will certainly stand out at shows. 

[grizz]

17 minutes ago, Dick Cheeseburger said:

Aha, it was YOU! Looking forward to seeing you resurrect the van - don't think I've ever seen one. It will certainly stand out at shows. 

 

Someone is Spartacus. 

[grizz]

I am Spartacus. 

[MrBig]

Dragged the MX5 out to a local meet last night and was very surprised to see a car* I've never seen in the flesh but I am very familiar with...