What did you do "IN" your garage today?

[Bronson]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

General cleanup and moved some scrap wood that was stacked over by the swamp cooler. Killed 6-8 black widows.I hate those SOBs.

 

[rharman]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Looks like a candidate to be added to this collection.....
http://gizmodo.com/5976107/22-stairways-that-lead-nowhere

Finished up some steps. Still need to fill a few holes and put some stain on it.

 

[KerryH]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Made this:



for this (cart made over the weekend and still in progress):

 

[JMartel]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Added a flag, and yesterday I picked up a mid-90's Craftsman Table saw that had only been used a couple times for $100. Not bad.

It's a huge mess since I just moved in to my new house this weekend.

 

[Talisheek]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

I located and repaired a pesky vacuum leak in my Blazer.

 

[ZRX61]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Transferred some old oil from the drain pan (where it's been sitting for 4 months) to a gallon jug for disposal. Moved 5 vises & put my tools away.

 

[Responder]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

I did some temperature testing with my new thermometer...

One more use for the thermometer. Thanks!

 

[zmotorsports]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Over the last few nights I have been performing an engine swap in a 1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3 engine. The owners kid didn't check the oil in a while and ran it low on oil. I asked him how low it was, the owner told me "about 5 quarts". It only holds five quarts.

It wasn't cost beneficial for me to rebuild it as I was able to get a good deal on a remanned engine from my local NAPA store, so I picked it up yesterday and hopefully tonight I can install all of the sheet metal, manifold, water pump and get ready to install it.

This is one of those jobs I will be glad to see out of the shop. What a mess, the owner doesn't perform any preventive maintenance and sure isn't doing the kid any favors by not instructing him to check and maintain things.

Mike.

 

[CudaChick1968]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Hey Mike, at least his dad made the right decision to hire you for the job. You can make a thousand off of one customer once, or make $100 a thousand times off one customer and all his happy friends he refers to you.

 

[zmotorsports]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Hey Mike, at least his dad made the right decision to hire you for the job. You can make a thousand off of one customer once, or make $100 a thousand times off one customer and all his happy friends he refers to you.

Good point. I won't get rich off of this job as it is a PITA but it is better than nothing. Hopefully maybe a few of his friends will need work.

Mike.

 

[mdkingsley]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Media blasted, primed and painted some old scroll brackets I picked up at a yard sale for two bucks, cut and routered a 36 inch 2x12 and got it primed and painted. Mounted it sunday night. Primed and painted the door frames on the shop that have needed it for two years.

 

[zkling]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

I asked him how low it was, the owner told me "about 5 quarts". It only holds five quarts.
Mike.

Thank you, I just spit water all over the keyboard. IDK why, but that is just too funny to me.

Reminds me of some of the cars I see on the weekend, pull the drain plug and about a CUP of oil comes out.

 

[Outlander]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Started to replace the trailer wiring on my truck, realised I needed some **** connectors, felt I needed better crimpers to do a good job. Ended up with Channellocks on sale for $22.

 

[CudaChick1968]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Thank you, I just spit water all over the keyboard. IDK why, but that is just too funny to me. ...

I'm with you zkling! That was one of the funniest (and saddest) things I've read in awhile.

 

[Carsandtools]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

I opened the door and took a look around at the disorganization. Then I contemplated my plans for putting everything right.

After my new Snap-on tools arrived, I fondled them for a few minutes and returned to the garage to put them away. Now I'm reminded that I need more tool storage.

 

[1Garageman]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

I opened the door and took a look around at the disorganization. Then I contemplated my plans for putting everything right.

After my new Snap-on tools arrived, I fondled them for a few minutes and returned to the garage to put them away. Now I'm reminded that I need more tool storage.

"Now I'm reminded that I need more tool storage."
That is actually a good fun problem to have!

 

[patrickn]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Spent about 3 hours pulling the engine out of my Bronco and ordering parts last night. Today, picking up parts and putting it back in.

 

[my68spit]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Well...a couple days ago now. Changed the oil in my car and helped my son "work on HIS car"

 

[dittle fart around]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Building a planting workbench for the lovely wifey. White porcelain cast iron sink from 1953. The top is the old redwood picknick table from her dad's backyard. Base is rough sawn construction grade redwood fencing material.

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[my68spit]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Building a planting workbench for the lovely wifey. White porcelain cast iron sink from 1953. The top is the old redwood picknick table from her dad's backyard. Base is rough sawn construction grade redwood fencing material.

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That looks like a great workbench for her! I love seeing old re-purposed wood tops like that. I have plans to use some re-purposed wood for a countertop in the laundry room for my wife.

 

[Kevin54]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Finished up working on a part on the lathe, decided to clean it up a little. Vacuumed the chips up, wiped down the oil splatters, and ended up waxing it. It helps to keep dust and such from sticking. Also if you never clean up, you end up with caked on oil and crud which I absolutely despise.

 

[Kevin54]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Wow!!!!!!! I have no idea why the pics are so huge. They weren't on the other site that I had them

 

[zmotorsports]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Thank you, I just spit water all over the keyboard. IDK why, but that is just too funny to me.

Reminds me of some of the cars I see on the weekend, pull the drain plug and about a CUP of oil comes out.

I'm with you zkling! That was one of the funniest (and saddest) things I've read in awhile.

Thanks. You have to keep things on the lighter side or you will go crazy.

Mike.

 

[Oldbear]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Repaired the power wires to the fuel pump and coil on my buddies 54 Caddy, built new hood stops for my 67 Olds... still had time to watch Monster Jam with my son..

 

[matstng]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

I've been working on installing A/C in my 65 Mustang fastback. Also fixed the parking brake lever. The car should be back on the road soon.

 

[TOOLGUYNO8]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

I SET UP MY NEW 42" FLAT & SOUND BAR SPEAKERS

 

[k-os]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Stained the workbench and the top for it. Going to start putting the sealer on tomorrow morning.



The light spots on the bench top were fixed after the picture was taken.

 

[bobemmerich]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Cleaned up some extra tools/boxes to list up on CL for sale. Time to start downsizing...

 

[Outlander]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Repaired the temporary gate for the end of the driveway to keep my dogs from running out!

 

[Matt M PA]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Swapped out the motor mounts and trans mount on the RT/10.

They didn't look that bad...but I figured it may help the very difficult oil filter removal on the 96 RT. (They are unique) I figured they may have sagged over the years. Wasn't as difficult as I expected.

 

[Scott H in Wheaton]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Glass Bead Blasted the Cobra intake, valve covers, and oval air cleaner for the 289 in a 65 Mustang convertible I'm doing.

Now they are in the dishwasher for a final rinse...the cycle should be finished before the wife gets home

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[e-tek]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

While it wasn't IN the garage, it was with garage tools.....

10 foot tall swing set to replace kids play center we just gave to the neighbours.

 

[IONH]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Started cutting the 12x12x1/4" steel plate with my vertical band saw and found out I can only cut about 4" in because the plate hits. I'm going to have to finish that cut with a reciprocating saw.

 

[wrench409]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Today, I installed 10 soffit vents. This ol' garage had none.

Tomorrow, gable vent with fan.

Temperature permitting of course.

 

[jkherd]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Glass Bead Blasted the Cobra intake, valve covers, and oval air cleaner for the 289 in a 65 Mustang convertible I'm doing.

Now they are in the dishwasher for a final rinse...the cycle should be finished before the wife gets home

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This is how the engine looked 'before'

Scott, you like to live dangerously!

 

[garboui]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

Finished welding on and fabricating brackets and mounts (some not pictured), cleaned up and got on the first coat of paint. Man, does the tremclad brush on ******. The test stand serves no purpose to be pretty but I'm not happy about the finish it in the least. I haven't used tremclad brush on in at least a decade, from what I remember it used to self level pretty good. I guess since then they've made it better for the environment.

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[Shadowdog500]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

While it wasn't IN the garage, it was with garage tools.....

10 foot tall swing set to replace kids play center we just gave to the neighbours.

That would make a nice gantry to yank engines!!!


Chris

 

[ABADWILLYS]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

..after sanding, and epoxy primer-ing for the last week, I was able to put the color (PPG Concept single stage)on the roll cage of my race car today, what a major PITA it is to paint a roll cage!!
im getting a late start this year but I will race, Was 'spose to have a race next weekend and that was the goal to finish date.. but i am doing the engine over also, fresh bore.. new rods n pistons and some other updates, just got all the parts for that, still not going to make it..o well!!

 

[Carsandtools]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

I performed mower maintenance on a 22" Craftsman self propelled. Replaced drive belt, air cleaner, spark plug, cleaned fuel line, changed oil and cleaned underside. My 12 year old daughter wanted to learn about mechanics so she helped me with everything and did much of it herself.

 

[Kevin54]

Re: what did you do in your garage today?

..after sanding, and epoxy primer-ing for the last week, I was able to put the color (PPG Concept single stage)on the roll cage of my race car today, what a major PITA it is to paint a roll cage!!
im getting a late start this year but I will race, Was 'spose to have a race next weekend and that was the goal to finish date.. but i am doing the engine over also, fresh bore.. new rods n pistons and some other updates, just got all the parts for that, still not going to make it..o well!!

I'd venture to say that you had to bend in ways that you haven't had to ben in a while

Now's the time to get out the game of Twister and show them who rules