xtremek
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It looks pretty good to me. The windshield isn't rotted out like most of them you would find around here.
Between 265 & 485 SQ/FT My 16 x 24 in Michigan
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Workspaces sized between 265 and 485 squarefeet.
It looks pretty good to me. The windshield isn't rotted out like most of them you would find around here.
I told you it is rough but here it is:
It is really solid, and I have the glass for it... It was stored inside so it is not too bad. I have it in my barn staying dry there. It came to me with a Buick 215 All alum engine, and 200R4 trans but I was planning to swap in a Turbo 3.8 from a GN that I have in the shed. I have been too busy with other cars to get to it, but I will one day.
Guess how much my Skylark weighs? 3150 with me in it
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/seanbuick76/library/Mark Burtons Skylark?sort=4&page=1
It looks like a good basis for a project.
The 215 aluminum engine was a popular swap back in the day.
Do you know about the H-Body message board?
Lots of Vega, Astre, Monza owners there.
Here's the link:
http://forums.h-body.org/
sean Buick 76
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I will not highjack your thread but yes I have been on the H body forum for years... I just sold my 78 Skyhawk:
sean Buick 76
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Had too many cars, had to sell em off... I was hoarding them for years and then realized I could only really drive and insure 5 or 6 vehicles.
HSpencer
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Jon
That snowy garage at night looks just downright cozy!! I could warm my toes in there and enjoy it a lot. Hope the "Monday night noreaster" coming through to the east coast misses you guys.
Best Regards
Herb
That snowy garage at night looks just downright cozy!! I could warm my toes in there and enjoy it a lot. Hope the "Monday night noreaster" coming through to the east coast misses you guys.
Best Regards
Herb
captain14
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I just took this picture and added it to the Garages at Night thread.
Nice addition to the Garages At Night thread.
Next question since this is GJ about tools and garages, what tool/ tools
Did you buy just to work on your portion of the garage build? You know the rule- each new project allows you to buy at least one new tool.
captain14
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Sean not to steal the thread but do I spy a Dodge D150 pulling the Vega?
captain14,
Thanks for the kind words.
I have adhered to the rule of buying the proper tools to do the job at hand over the years, so I didn't need to buy much in the way of tools for what I've done to the garage.
I did buy:
A post hole digger. (The one I lined up to borrow didn't happen).
A hand finishing concrete float, and an edger. I'm sure I haven't described them by their proper names. (I poured a 4' x 4' pad for the steps).
A pair of fold up metal sawhorses. (The pair I had didn't fold up for storage, and were old & rickety).
captain14
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Ok another question in your concrete slab you poured, you showed one picture with slab only and the next had 2 steps. Did you pour all three or did I miss that phase of the project?
captain14,
Sorry I didn't cover the steps themselves with any details.
It is a 2 Step Stair kit from Menards.
http://www.menards.com/main/buildin...iving-kits/2-step-stair/p-1968257-c-12476.htm
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captain14
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Ok very good. Thanks for the answer.
I created a storage problem when I added insulation to the walls.
My board cutoffs, short pieces of pipe, spare wooden handles, (in other words pieces of junk I haven't been able to make myself throw away) were stored standing up between the studs behind my shelving.
What to do?
I found a very sturdy old wooden box at work that my boss let me have.
Then I bought some 1-1/2" flat stock to make a rectangular "corral".
After bending, welding, shotblasting, & paint I lag bolted it to a stud about 30" off the floor.
This is what I ended up with.
My board cutoffs, short pieces of pipe, spare wooden handles, (in other words pieces of junk I haven't been able to make myself throw away) were stored standing up between the studs behind my shelving.
What to do?
I found a very sturdy old wooden box at work that my boss let me have.
Then I bought some 1-1/2" flat stock to make a rectangular "corral".
After bending, welding, shotblasting, & paint I lag bolted it to a stud about 30" off the floor.
This is what I ended up with.
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captain14
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Nice addition to the shop : recycle the other recycle items container.
Makes you happy to get a left over piece to start/finish a project without havig to make a trip to the store.
Makes you happy to get a left over piece to start/finish a project without havig to make a trip to the store.
HSpencer
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Jon
Great idea for the cut off storage. This stuff has a mind of it's own and morphs every day into more and more of itself.
Looking great!
Best Regards
Herb
Great idea for the cut off storage. This stuff has a mind of it's own and morphs every day into more and more of itself.
Looking great!
Best Regards
Herb
taumac
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I like that idea.... Here's one I stubbled upon in my garage you might be able you used also. All my shelves in my garage are built using this construction.
Well that left me a space to store stuff like this
It's really come in handy since my garage has no floor space to go vertical like you built.
Well that left me a space to store stuff like this
It's really come in handy since my garage has no floor space to go vertical like you built.
captain14,
I was pleased to be able recycle the box.
It saved me some time, and a couple of bucks.
Herb,
That stuff does have a mind of it's own.
I hate throwing too much out, because it seems like the next week you say to yourself, "Gee, I could have used that" when you're into your next project.
taumac,I like that idea.... Here's one I stubbled upon in my garage you might be able you used also. All my shelves in my garage are built using this construction.
Well that left me a space to store stuff like this
It's really come in handy since my garage has no floor space to go vertical like you built.
Great idea!
I'll keep that in mind.
sauto1985
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Sweet job!
Dan in Pasadena
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Jon,
Garage is looking great. Please tell me your contractor compacted the fill he brought in? The one picture you posted back at the beginning shows it totally uncompacted.
I bought a '74 Vega GT brand new out the door for $3400 when I was 17. $67.70 a month payment and I worried about it. I was making about $2.50/hr working part time at Sears paint department and going to school full time. It was metalic bronze and I replaced the A70x13's with B60's and it looks badass for those days. A can of Turtlewax was $1.29 in those days and I probably washed it twice a week and waxed it EVERY time I washed it. If I remember correctly that was the last year for acrylic lacquer from the factory and my car nearly glowed! I babied the hell outta that car. Great memories.
By now is there a step-by-step 350 conversion on the Internet somewhere?
I've actually searched Craigslist and haven't seen a '74 in many years but I'd love to remake the car of my youth now in my old-ish age.
Garage is looking great. Please tell me your contractor compacted the fill he brought in? The one picture you posted back at the beginning shows it totally uncompacted.
I bought a '74 Vega GT brand new out the door for $3400 when I was 17. $67.70 a month payment and I worried about it. I was making about $2.50/hr working part time at Sears paint department and going to school full time. It was metalic bronze and I replaced the A70x13's with B60's and it looks badass for those days. A can of Turtlewax was $1.29 in those days and I probably washed it twice a week and waxed it EVERY time I washed it. If I remember correctly that was the last year for acrylic lacquer from the factory and my car nearly glowed! I babied the hell outta that car. Great memories.
By now is there a step-by-step 350 conversion on the Internet somewhere?
I've actually searched Craigslist and haven't seen a '74 in many years but I'd love to remake the car of my youth now in my old-ish age.
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I wired up and installed a 30 amp switch for my Fahrenheat heater.
The switch cover I got custom engraved from:
http://colonialengraving.com/
It was a bit pricey for just 1 piece, but it made me happy.
The switch cover I got custom engraved from:
http://colonialengraving.com/
It was a bit pricey for just 1 piece, but it made me happy.
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captain14
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You do not want somebody to mistakenly turn off the heat in tthe winter time?
A good question, but nothing like that...LOL
The control on the heater itself is difficult to get to because of the installed height, plus the Vega and the cart I made to store the bed topper on for the Sport Trac are in the way.
According to the manufacturer the elements need to properly cool down with the fan running before complete shutdown, or the life of the elements is reduced. (That eliminates shutting it off with the circuit breaker unless I happen to catch it at the right time when the heater has stopped running because of the thermostat shutting it off)
The switch interrupts one leg of the 240v, and allows the fan to cool the elements down properly.
The switch cover is for when I pass, so the next owner of the garage won't have to figure out what that switch is for in a very odd place.....
captain14
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I hope you are not checking out soon, you still have a lot of projects to work on in the garage!
taumac
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Love the sign
captain14
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Do you have your own first aid kit in the garage? Love the sign, where are you mounting it?
I thought the sign was cool as soon as I saw it. It seems to be my story when I'm working on almost anything. If I don't get a cut or a scrape, I haven't done the job right.
The sign is mounted on the back wall. When you drive in, it's the 1st thing you see.
I don't have a 1st aid kit for the garage yet. It's now on my "to do" list.
I haven't done much in or to the garage lately.
Been working 6 days a week.
I did however purchase and install tire chains on my snowblower.
It was getting pretty hard to keep the snowblower moving with all the icy stuff that fills up the end of the driveway when the city plows my street.
Plus I've been taking care of the neighbor lady's driveway as well.
One of 2 things will happen:
A- It will not majorly snow again this season because I went ahead & got chains. (That's OK).
B- We will get more snow the middle of the week, enough to try my chains out. (That's OK also, but I like "A" better).
Been working 6 days a week.
I did however purchase and install tire chains on my snowblower.
It was getting pretty hard to keep the snowblower moving with all the icy stuff that fills up the end of the driveway when the city plows my street.
Plus I've been taking care of the neighbor lady's driveway as well.
One of 2 things will happen:
A- It will not majorly snow again this season because I went ahead & got chains. (That's OK).
B- We will get more snow the middle of the week, enough to try my chains out. (That's OK also, but I like "A" better).
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hobbs4002
Member
Love the sign! Really like the size of your garage... May be using yours as inspiration!
xtremek
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After the last few days, I hope we don't see anymore s#0^ this year, so please don't say the S word. lol
dubber
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Nice looking garage you have created. Well done!
My long term plan is insulating the bottom side of the sheathing.
I really like having the rafters available for light storage, so I probably will not close them up.
I have been working on installing soffit baffles.
I am using the Durovent brand baffles. They are pretty fragile, kinda like the material an egg container is made from.
I will have to seal them better by the top plate at the trusses later.
I am using staples with thin cardboard backer as reinforcement to fasten to the wood. Between both pieces and at the very end I am using lath board to help stiffen up the edges.
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I really like having the rafters available for light storage, so I probably will not close them up.
I have been working on installing soffit baffles.
I am using the Durovent brand baffles. They are pretty fragile, kinda like the material an egg container is made from.
I will have to seal them better by the top plate at the trusses later.
I am using staples with thin cardboard backer as reinforcement to fasten to the wood. Between both pieces and at the very end I am using lath board to help stiffen up the edges.
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