What did you do "IN" your garage today?

[Beelzeboss]

I finished connecting the side section of exhaust to the rear section on my hot rod build.

 

[Beerhippie]

Too bad, might have been a lead for a "tree guy"

Yeah, considering he took out another of our light strings and cables, I'll just take it from here.

 

[Beerhippie]

We've been known to have winds in the 90s, so those of us that don't like do-overs, landscape and build to it.

Strongest Chinook wind since I've lived in the county (35 years) was clocked at 120 knots. After that, the anemometer at the airport blew off.

 

[bugnut]

With the help of @Ultradog MN I was able to identify a missing spring on the Ford tractor received new one and installed today after smacking the back of my hand on the hard parts of the tractor in my first failed attempt. Fired up the tractor and it will hit and hold 2200rpms!! Then cleaned and swept. Then onto the Baja, it has been aligned but still acting squirrely when driving. Talked to my tire guru and he said lower air pressure more front end weight. So dropped fronts to 12psi, rears at 20 and added 180 lbs under the hood. Test drive shows it is way better, 65 on country roads was not wandering, highway testing coming up.

 

[M.Brane]

I taped and mud' a wall in shop
Now if anyone wants to teach me the finer art of it . come on over .Im a hack .haha. See how it comes out

First make it flat then make it smooth. If you try to make it smooth first it will never be flat.

 

[PhantomEB]

The 2012 Ram3500 disabled until my TIPM comes back tomorrow refurbished, shop said full diagnostic done and everything works. Sure got my fingers crossed that everything or at least more than before works like new. Issues prior were no AC and back brake/turn signals/running lights very weak if at all.

so had to change out my O2 sensors on the daily driver on the back lane apron.

moved the bronco back 12-18 inches and put the spare 42” tire behind the back bumper as to mock up where it’s actually gonna sit in the shop once the spare tire carrier is built this winter at my buddies shop.

started final emptying of the beer fridge as that’s getting upgraded this month for more room to have alcoholic beer cans and non alcoholic bottles. But also room for the bbq sauces and camping condiments.

 

[bmwrd0]

Yesterday, it was raining, so I went and checked out a steel yard that was closing to see if there was anything I needed, came home and took a nap, watched the Series, swapped out a tool chest.

Today, I will pack some thing up for shipping, stage the stuff going to the Restore, and wait out the rain. End the day watching the Series.

 

[Beerhippie]

Got everything down on the ground:



I got in early this AM and went out to the "garden shack" to get the Stihl Farm Boss and warm it up. No saw. I had to use my ancient (thirty-odd year-old) Stihl 017, which is long in the tooth and a bit crabby about being asked to do actual work--kinda' like myself.

Apparently, someone needed that saw more than I do.

It was picky work getting the big, heavy aspen down from the cables and trees it was hung in without doing any further damage. I pulled it off better than the P Power guy did. Broke two light bulbs on the strings, but no further damage to trees or shrubbery and no broken cables.

Most of the work was from ladders. I love dropping big, heavy chunks while standing on a ladder with a running saw. Keeps life interesting. I brought it down in large pieces as the poor little ol' saw was struggling with the cuts.

I'll clean up what's down when we find the company saw and I have someone with a pick-up here to haul off the brush. I got enough of the yard clear to let folks enjoy the fall weather today.

Then splice the cable the P Power guy broke, fix light strings and clean up the broken limbs from the trees that got hit.

 

[niget2002]

Shop shelf progress. The smaller 3d printer and laser just barely fit on the same shelf.

 

[wandrur]

Repaired a solar panel cable that fell victim to excited dogs last weekend.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Cleaned yesterday's nail mess. Serviced the gas boiler.

 

[KwikFab]

Cut, bent, and welded stuff. Not to mention, took pics so you guys and gals can see.

 

[nadogail]

Cleaned yesterday's nail mess. Serviced the gas boiler.

What pressure are you running on your system?

 

[SMOKEYBEAR]

1st of two today.. wrapped up the butcher block table, final oil/ wax. Its all done except the stamp/branding. Waiting on a new stamp/ brand from Buckeye Engraving. Neat place to do business with... maybe it will interest ya'll too.

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Final few pictures. It's not perfect, but I think it came out good enough.

 

[SMOKEYBEAR]

2nd of two today.
- Took a lunch break
-Snugged up my jock strap
- Started the front brakes on the F350 dually

I'm neither small nor physically weak..but this is quite the task. It's a solid workout. It all went pretty good, its just all heavy and the bolts are damn tight. The torque specs on the caliper bracket bolts are 295 Ft Lbs with thread locker, rotors weigh 40lbs...ect Two caliper pins were seized...explains how it was performing this past few weeks. Anyway, had to order new pins, you can see the corrosion results. I have everything clean and ready to go back together once the pins and boots get delivered. Start the back once the front is wrapped up. Pics no order..

 

[kaymccampbell]

What pressure are you running on your system?

Gas pressure is maybe 7-11 inches of water column. It varies over the day.
Boiler water pressure is 14 psi. The system is hydronic not steam.

 

[Old Man Roger]

Grabbed the car wash stuff, put the car was stuff back, a la Kay. Charged all my tool batteries and jump packs. Aired up all, the tires on bikes cars trucks, and hand truck. Checked all the fluids.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Changed oil/filter in the truck and rotated the tires. Then unloaded a bed full of stuff.

 

[INSP380]

Rebuilding the dumpster dive vise. Got it welded, cleaned, blasted and painted. Added a new bronze bushing to the screw and it’s smooth as butter. Making new jaws next…

Steve

 

[nadogail]

Gas pressure is maybe 7-11 inches of water column. It varies over the day.
Boiler water pressure is 14 psi. The system is hydronic not steam.

Sounds more like a Water Heater than a Boiler.

 

[Beerhippie]

Sounds more like a Water Heater than a Boiler.

It's still called a hydronic boiler--and looks like a boiler.

 

[nadogail]

Cleaned up a bit, made some more open floor space,

 

[kaymccampbell]

Sounds more like a Water Heater than a Boiler.

It's called a boiler. They're separated into water or steam boilers.
Mine is a nice Burnham cast iron unit. It's about the size of a big under-counter trash compactor, or a mini-dishwasher. It's designed for the 190° hot water required for hydronic. The potable water heater is actually a big blue egg that runs on it's own zone off the boiler.

 

[rharman]

With the help of @Ultradog MN I was able to identify a missing spring on the Ford tractor received new one and installed today after smacking the back of my hand on the hard parts of the tractor in my first failed attempt. Fired up the tractor and it will hit and hold 2200rpms!! Then cleaned and swept. Then onto the Baja, it has been aligned but still acting squirrely when driving. Talked to my tire guru and he said lower air pressure more front end weight. So dropped fronts to 12psi, rears at 20 and added 180 lbs under the hood. Test drive shows it is way better, 65 on country roads was not wandering, highway testing coming up.

Do you think there will be some tweak that will eliminate the need to drive around with sand bags in your "frunk"?

 

[Swanny1953]

Aired up tires on the ‘60 Corvette and took it for a drive. Also took the ‘51 Woodie out for exercise.
Custom plates for the Caddy came in, so put them on - but not before modifying so the reverse camera can see.

 

[Wrench-Polisher]

MY garage is occupied. Used work warehouse/garage to install rear camber arms on my ford flex. Found out that my rear wheel bearing is very much shot.
Luckily I have a spare parts shelf at home.
Blow torch and logs of air hammer and more blow torch becasue rust belt.
Repalce the bearing and get the brakes ready for winter.

 

[Skyman]

More work on a too-long-lasting project to convert this car from sidepipes that were added prior to my ownership, back to undercar exhaust. A friend came over today to help with bonding on the replacement fiberglass fender and QP extensions that had been amputated.

Absent:




Back in black - to eventually be painted to match the body:




Was amputated only on the fender on this side




Back in black:



More dressing and finish work remain on the extensions, but that'll happen soon.

After my friend left, I got busy straightening some of the rocker molding braces that had been bent out of the way to clear the sidepipes:

Left side started:




One left to do when I knocked off for dinner:




The other side's gonna be more challenging.

 

[Old Man Roger]

The corvette and side pipes were a pair made in heaven.lol

 

[LeonardY]

Washed Big Beef today. Put it back in the garage. Notice some weird spots on the tail gate. Polished them out and waxed the back.

Pulled the Big Beef back into the garage.

Assembled the dust chute.
Sort of old version and new version.

Installed it on the chopsaw.

It clears and lets me cut thicker boards.

 

[Beerhippie]

Got everything down on the ground:



I got in early this AM and went out to the "garden shack" to get the Stihl Farm Boss and warm it up. No saw. I had to use my ancient (thirty-odd year-old) Stihl 017, which is long in the tooth and a bit crabby about being asked to do actual work--kinda' like myself.

Apparently, someone needed that saw more than I do.

It was picky work getting the big, heavy aspen down from the cables and trees it was hung in without doing any further damage. I pulled it off better than the P Power guy did. Broke two light bulbs on the strings, but no further damage to trees or shrubbery and no broken cables.

Most of the work was from ladders. I love dropping big, heavy chunks while standing on a ladder with a running saw. Keeps life interesting. I brought it down in large pieces as the poor little ol' saw was struggling with the cuts.

I'll clean up what's down when we find the company saw and I have someone with a pick-up here to haul off the brush. I got enough of the yard clear to let folks enjoy the fall weather today.

Then splice the cable the P Power guy broke, fix light strings and clean up the broken limbs from the trees that got hit.

Just glad I got that much done in the beautiful fall weather, as it's dumping heavy, wet snow right now.

 

[Outlawmws]

Just glad I got that much done in the beautiful fall weather, as it's dumping heavy, wet snow right now.

Timm what happens to the wood? Does the pub have a fireplace, or do you at home?

 

[48windsor]

First make it flat then make it smooth. If you try to make it smooth first it will never be flat.

Thank you

 

[bugnut]

@rharman This was just testing to see if it helped with the issue. Everything in and on the front end is new. Car lost weight with cutting and removing metal. So now I start removing lbs, moving the weight further forward and down. The old spare tire well is empty and I keep thinking if I need to add weight it will go in the spot. Plus a frame around and over the gas tank to add weight. Also plan to jack up the front and check everything again. Will as the guy who did the paint and body work to do likewise, another set of eyes.

Do you think there will be some tweak that will eliminate the need to drive around with sand bags in your "frunk"?

 

[Real_PhillBert]

My new house and garage are still under construction, but we're far enough along that I finally got a chance to put my car in the new garage and get a feel for it.

The shallow stalls where my car is, are 28ft deep and the deeper stall is 38ft deep. I'm beyond excited for this space.

 

[bustedcrawler]

One I had awhile ago, 93ish. 68 with 266 and 35s. Parts were hard to source back then, can't imagine what they're like now. Could have made some serious coin if I sold today vs back then.

I haven't noticed it being hard yet or even back then with my first scout. It's for sure not Chevy/Ford/Dodge easy however, know where to look and you can get a lot of parts and repop tin.

The market is soft now but you would have gotten a lot more coin now vs then. "Vintage" is the current rage. About 4 years ago I doubled my money on a Super Scout II project I bought and then sold. Never took it off the trailer.

I worked for a IH dealer in the early 70's having the problematic turbos removed was common I think there were only somewhere around 1000 made, it could also be a engine swap with a non turbo 152 or 198 .

I've heard that. I meant to look at the engine numbers to see if it's the OE block or was swapped. Got distracted trying to clean up the rats nest and jerry rigged wiring.

I'd be keen to follow along if you'd care to post details of the LS / NV4500 swap whenever you get around to it.

When the 4.3L in my C1500 finally wears out, I'd like to replace it with an LS. The truck has an NV4500.

For sure. I ordered my Quick Draw adapter bellhousing and slave cylinder. With that, you use a late model GM flywheel and clutch, and Quick Draw uses a mopar style slave cylinder that they sell.




Most of the weekend was chasing out horrible wiring issues and getting rid of all the **** the PO added. Cleaned out the interior a bit more, and got it cribbed up on blocks. Modified them to be 9" tall instead of 6" as they were. Mocks it up as a 3" lift on 40s.

 

[Skyman]

The corvette and side pipes were a pair made in heaven.lol

I loved the look of the car with the sidepipes. And I loved driving it. For the first ten minutes. After that, it quickly devolved into auditory torture for my horribly messed-up hearing.

The car is now a pleasure to drive for hours. It sounds great, but not exhausting (intended).

 

[racecougar]

Wrapped up the Saginaw power steering box rebuild, then started installing the front suspension and steering components into the '73 Mustang.





One slick trick to shrink the Teflon seals back down after you've stretched them into their grooves: wrap tightly with plastic, then with electrical tape, then snug a hose clamp down on it and let it sit for awhile. That trick made reassembly a cinch.



After shrinking the Teflon seal.

 

[Skyman]

For sure. I ordered my Quick Draw adapter bellhousing and slave cylinder. With that, you use a late model GM flywheel and clutch, and Quick Draw uses a mopar style slave cylinder that they sell.

Confirming that the LS won't bolt up to the factory BH in my C1500? Or use its existing FW?

TIA.

 

[NUTTSGT]

My new house and garage are still under construction, but we're far enough along that I finally got a chance to put my car in the new garage and get a feel for it.

The shallow stalls where my car is, are 28ft deep and the deeper stall is 38ft deep. I'm beyond excited for this space.

Wow, a new home with a "REAL" attached garage.

 

[Real_PhillBert]

Wow, a new home with a "REAL" attached garage.

A shocking portion of our time with the builder and architect were around the garage. My wife thinks I'm nuts, but very single contractor has commented on how nice that garage is going to be.

~2000sqft house and 1250sqft of garage.