♻️ Grizz’s ~~ ASTRO Van 🚙 Renault SCENIC 1.5dci 🚙 1966 Chevy C10 Restoration “Reboot” 🚘

[comfortablynumb]

Don't know if 'like' is good enough for that.

There's good people out there...

[Bmwdumptruck]

Rian, we ALL know you’ll ‘pass it on’. Thats why people do these things to help you. 
 

Btw, thanks for introducing me to this site.  Loving every minute of it. 

[grizz]

  On 07/04/2025 at 11:04, comfortablynumb said:

Don't know if 'like' is good enough for that.

There's good people out there...

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Absolutely. 
 

I always hope that I am worthy of their support. 

[grizz]

  On 07/04/2025 at 20:38, Bmwdumptruck said:

Rian, we ALL know you’ll ‘pass it on’. Thats why people do these things to help you. 
 

Btw, thanks for introducing me to this site.  Loving every minute of it. 

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I never really try. 
Stuff just happens in my world. 
 

This forum?? 
 

Quirky, unusual, filled with clever guys n girls, who aren’t as much up themselves as some forums we habitate. 

[Westbay]

Well done Bill ! ... brilliant gesture 👍... the 'old boy' needs all the help he can get ! 🤣

[grizz]

Wild wishful thinking……

 

My neighbor needs as many as three of these horns for three pre-1940’s Triumphs he is restoring. 

 

Started with one, bought a donor and found it too good to break, followed by another and has three in varying stages of restoration. 

 

One problem he has is finding one, two or thrre of these horns. 

 

PM please if you have something or a lead.  

 

Thank you. 

[grizz]

Etch primer

 

Welding

 

Primer

 

Got it all going on. 

 

Bit of this bit of that. 

 

 

Photos. 

 

I decided to weld up the arial hole. 

 

Had to find some 1964 Chevy steel from Martins old inner wings. Unfortunately I have given a lot of my metal away when people needed it. 

 

Then got some primer on as well. 

 

Then started to air DA the cab…… its a hard gig. 

 

Very pleased to have made it this far. 

 

Thanks to so many of you for supporting or motivating me. 

 

 

 

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[grizz]

Few more photos 

[Jenson Velcro]

You’re certainly making up for lost time now, rattling along at a good rate. It’s great to see a lot of progress being made.

[grizz]

  On 09/04/2025 at 17:32, Jenson Velcro said:

You’re certainly making up for lost time now, rattling along at a good rate. It’s great to see a lot of progress being made.

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Thank you. 
 

Its a shitload of work. 
 

Constant setbacks that consume time alongside actual work being done. 
 

But it feels good being back fully. 

[grizz]

An internet forum friend made the comment below. 

 

I really do forget about some of the things that I have done over time. 

 

Nice reminder for me when I get the feeling that I have wasted a day, like yesterday. 

 

Despite being busy I had nothing to show except some satin black paint hardener and two airline fittings for $45.00 or £34.00 

 

Having carried a bunch of parts out, it was cold and windy so two hours later I packed everything in again. 

 

Dennis @djones1a  said I did the right thing. 

 

 

 

 

 

QUOTE:

 

I'm in Lanzarote with WiFi and plenty of thinking time. Just did a quick recall in my head of some Grizz journeys I've experienced on here.

 

In no particular order...

 

C10

Prozac

Galaxian

Rezin Rocket

Astro

Canta

Scenic

Company Focus

Multiple USA Road Trips

Sleepover Shed

Lodgers trials and tribulations

Cats

Micky

Nicola

Sally

Mini bikes

Crazy Coupe cars

Go Karts

Garden Tractors

Pavement Gold

Craig's place

Darren's shop

Teardrop Camper

Family stories from SA

Garden remodelling (several)

Carport/Gas station build

Workshop remodelling (several)

Bootfairs

Siberian friends

Fireball whisky

Rum n Pepsi (never Coke)

Turkish restaurant

Fish n Chips at seaside towns

Uncle Bob

Ebay finds

Random postal gifts

Chevy Sun Bench

BBQ build

Visitors from Germany with charcoal

Ford van

Several potential car purchases

Driveway remodelling (several)

Tractor runs

Car meets

Burnouts

OCD

Blazer

S10

Job stories and challenges

Job interviews

Redundancy

And three dozen knotwheels of death

 

And that's just a quick recollection. You have every right to be tired Rian!

 

As you say LIFE IS GOOD.

 

 

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[Westbay]

Plus one or two(?) 'good ideas' that didn't make into 'print' 🤣

[93fxdl]

Heres hoping for nice weather so primer can be competed 😁

[grizz]

  On 10/04/2025 at 10:26, Westbay said:

Plus one or two(?) 'good ideas' that didn't make into 'print' 🤣

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Not sure which ones you refer to. 
 

But I think I probably talk too much on here anyway. 
 

  On 11/04/2025 at 08:51, 93fxdl said:

Heres hoping for nice weather so primer can be competed 😁

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Absolutely. 
 

Thank you. 
 

 

 

 

Saw this today.  
 

George never helps.  Just watches frim a distance. 
 

Pics stolen from FB. 

[grizz]

Saturday morning. Been out getting some food but main thing was investigating a sand blasting company 15 miles from here.

Turns out he only does heavy duty stuff. So he recommended another company that may be better suited to the rest of the panels that are left over. 
 

I will include a pic of the dimensions of what has to be done. 
 

2x2 means two sides to two items. 
2x means an item like the bonnet/hood has to be done on both sides. 
 

Metric measurements……. Want that in Imperial??  Try Google 😉

I am hoping the parts will fit in the rear of the Astro van. 
 

More bodywork prep. 
 

Grey primer on a bunch of parts. 
 

I am using the grey primer as a baseline for the next step which will be Filler Sanding Filler Sanding Filler Sand……. You get the picture. 
 

There is tons of work to do but I like to try create a few pieces that work together. Almost like a micro production line. 
 

One question I have is “How do body guys keep their hands clean “ 

 

Answers on a postcard please. 
 

 

And a few pics for those who fall asleep in the videos. 
 

Nice day out to mow the lawn. 
 

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[grizz]

Dimensions are not small 

 

Italian Gin. 

[grizz]

Facebook does drop some things that make me grin.
 

A few random Sunday pics. 
 

Including Dennis’ John Deere lawn tractor moments before hitting a wall of SnapOn Tool Chests. 
 

Sallys grandson is not yet 6 years old and continues to improve and has already been invited to race  

Pity his abilities exceed his parents’ fiscal abilities  

Cats…… so predictable.  
 

 

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[comfortablynumb]

That looks like something is about to go seriously wrong... 🤣

[grizz]

OOOOOHHHH PAINT !!!! 

 

 

I have been looking at, thinking of how to finish the final colour scheme on the truck. 

 

Red and white. 

 

There are various combinations of colour. 

 

I had originally wanted just a white roof top and a white flash down the side with red Rally wheels and aluminium grille. 

But there are other variations. 

Including a top half white cab, white grille, wheels etc. 

 

I will leave a few pics below. 

 

Opinions and observations invited. 

 

 

 

 

 

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[93fxdl]

Personally i like the white roof and cab back, provides contrast from different angles, the roof on its own dosent make enough of a statement and the complete white cab, looks like a half arsed white to red colour change. 

Alloy grill to provide an accent against the red

Undecided on wheels but they are easy to change colours on, how about silver with some red pinstripes 

The side flash, does look the part, helps break up the expanse of red and reduces the work truck look

Again these are just my observations and have no value in the real world

Once you have a good foundation, a quick scuff and spray can always change things

Ps its

Filler, guide coat, sanding, filler, guide coat, sanding, touch up primer if you rubbed through 

Nitrile gloves i believe, keeps hands clean and grease from hands off the surface

Ttfn Glenn 

[grizz]

  On 13/04/2025 at 08:35, 93fxdl said:

Personally i like the white roof and cab back, provides contrast from different angles, the roof on its own dosent make enough of a statement and the complete white cab, looks like a half arsed white to red colour change. 

Alloy grill to provide an accent against the red

Undecided on wheels but they are easy to change colours on, how about silver with some red pinstripes 

The side flash, does look the part, helps break up the expanse of red and reduces the work truck look

Again these are just my observations and have no value in the real world

Once you have a good foundation, a quick scuff and spray can always change things

Ps its

Filler, guide coat, sanding, filler, guide coat, sanding, touch up primer if you rubbed through 

Nitrile gloves i believe, keeps hands clean and grease from hands off the surface

Ttfn Glenn 

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Wheels were newly blasted and powder coated. In red. 
 

No intention of getting it changed. Yet. 
 

It would cost up to £100.00 per wheel professionally. 
 

Got a non VAT quote of £75.00 per wheel yesterday.  

[93fxdl]

  On 13/04/2025 at 10:25, grizz said:

 

Wheels were newly blasted and powder coated. In red. 
 

No intention of getting it changed. Yet. 
 

It would cost up to £100.00 per wheel professionally. 
 

Got a non VAT quote of £75.00 per wheel yesterday.  

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If you do decide to change the wheels, use the powder coating as a base and paint or pinstripe over the top, no need to pay to have them re coated, possibly scuff and paint with the same paint you are using on body to give an exact colour match. 

Wheels are a 1 day job so leave them till you have the truck finished and see how they suit the final build

Ttfn Glenn 

[Westbay]

"Opinions and observations invited"

Picture 3 , white roof + Cab back + stripe ...

Wheels , uuuhhmm, I like the chrome/ silver look , breaks up the side view nicely ...

[grizz]

Today George wins. 
 

Just recorded this. 
 

Simple but what it’s all about. 
 

He is still a dickhead. 
 

 

[grizz]

For those who are interested 

 

Out of sync preview. 

 

Two days of work resulted in this pile in the photo below. But it’s worth it. Despite having to use three cutting discs to disassemble the four inaccessible welds pictured . 

 

Raining today, I may have some tasks, including 70 miles to fetch four 18” used wheels and tyres for my one lodger’s Nissan Navara over in Essex. 

 

Also wanted to go see if I can find a blasting company that can actually do my remaining panels without damaging them. 

 

They are irreplaceable over here in England especially so need to be managed properly. 

 

 

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[Westbay]

"They are irreplaceable over here in England especially so need to be managed properly. "

https://www.performance-powdercoating.co.uk/soda-blasting.html

The only way you are going to be 'comfortable' with the process is to do it yourself ... probably a mix of chemical and physical.

Yes, I know it's a lot of work , but, should the panels come back damaged you'll be in a far worse position.

Try it on a 'small' panel and see if you're satisfied with result before going the nuclear route ?

Hope you are saving the waste metal to weigh-in , should be a couple of packets of biscuits there ! 🤣

 

[93fxdl]

Are there any of those dip and strip outfits still going. Will get the paint off without risking physical damage, just need to be certain all chemicals are out of any seams afterwards. Alternatively try the poly disks or get a soda blaster and blast everything yourself 

Doing it yourself is time and faff, but does bring a whole new level to, built not bought 

Ttfn Glenn 

[grizz]

  On 15/04/2025 at 07:13, Westbay said:

"They are irreplaceable over here in England especially so need to be managed properly. "

https://www.performance-powdercoating.co.uk/soda-blasting.html

The only way you are going to be 'comfortable' with the process is to do it yourself ... probably a mix of chemical and physical.

Yes, I know it's a lot of work , but, should the panels come back damaged you'll be in a far worse position.

Try it on a 'small' panel and see if you're satisfied with result before going the nuclear route ?

Hope you are saving the waste metal to weigh-in , should be a couple of packets of biscuits there ! 🤣

 

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Thank you 

I will try to get hold of them. 

[grizz]

  On 15/04/2025 at 08:52, 93fxdl said:

Are there any of those dip and strip outfits still going. Will get the paint off without risking physical damage, just need to be certain all chemicals are out of any seams afterwards. Alternatively try the poly disks or get a soda blaster and blast everything yourself 

Doing it yourself is time and faff, but does bring a whole new level to, built not bought 

Ttfn Glenn 

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I have realised that DIY will leave me with industrial injuries. 
 

Sometimes we have to be sensible. 

[grizz]

Next up….

More rust repairs. 
 

Door corners. 
 

Multiple angles, compound curves, combination panels. Weld through primer, grinding, planning, CAD work. Some teeth gritting. 
 

You get the picture. 
 

I used half an inner fender as donor material 

Relief cuts, die grinder and tungsten carbide tips to recreate factory lines etc. 

 

Video is already uploaded on my YouTube channel  Riangrizz

 

I am really pleased with the final outcome of these repairs. Taking time and thinking it through helps as well. 
 

And being patient. 
 

 

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