What did you do "IN" your garage today?

[runwhatyabrung]

Did initial burn off with new BBQ/Smoker . It was just outside the garage and I putzed around inside while having a beer so it counts. Damn it charcoal burning smells so good.

 

[fpgt72]

Finished the 850 Fiat, and took her for the first test drive. She has been on the lift for roughly 7 years.

She went back on the lift again, a few other little things need done.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Figured exactly why my Holley fuel pump isn't working.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Good idea! I will have to come up with some type of drain, but first I need to fabricate the platform it is going to reside on. One more upright for my pallet rack would make it an easy solution. The tricky part is finding one locally for sale.

FYI, there's a guy over in Crestline that advertises on CL every now and then. He has some different sizes and types of it. Granted, more than likely, it'll need paint.

 

[four.cycle]

Got the house wrap on and a couple more boards nailed on.

 

[mrb1]

Replaced temperature control switch behind the knob on 20 year old Tappan electric range. Really the first repair other than a couple top heating elements. The back is part digital, with still old style knobs for the burners. Put on simmer the last few times and would glow cherry red out of the blue off and on. Of course the most used front left 8" burner. $20 part, 10 minutes to replace. Cleaning up behind and below after pulling out is the worst part. Luckily no mouse nests. Getting cooler here now, and with the farmers working the fields, won't be long before they start to invade the house.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Got the gears blasted, scotchbritef and polished up. Starting to go back together but lunch with the wife and working some overtime put a hold on the project.

 

[DeeDubz]

Added a smart lock to the shop. Finished up the overland er ammo can fire pit

 

[kaymccampbell]

Burned more garlic-mas stuff. Ripped beams. Cleaned up. Burned more garlic-mas.

 

[glider]

Put a new floor in the shed today. 1/2” Treated plywood at Menards $45 a sheet plus 11% rebate.
Was my son’s shed before moving out. Also cost $30 to get rid of 14 motorcycle tires. Had some garbage pickers yesterday.

 

[ngng]

Got around to assembling my new tire machine.

 

[Copymutt]

Break from the garage.
Went to Creede, Co to see the colors and have lunch. Tourists largely gone. Nice little community, well cared for. Couple friendly Texans. Picked up a couple rod reel combos at WM in Pagosa for $5.00 ea. Xmas gifts for friends kids.
Staged all my tools and materials when we got back for roof repair tomorrow. Always something to look forward to.

 

[LeonardY]

Put a new floor in the shed today. 1/2” Treated plywood at Menards $45 a sheet plus 11% rebate.
Was my son’s shed before moving out. Also cost $30 to get rid of 14 motorcycle tires. Had some garbage pickers yesterday.

What an obedient garage dog.

 

[PhantomEB]

Got the new truck home last night. 11 hours of driving round trip.

fastest street cars are at the track for their annual race Today so not much will be done today excep look over the truck for what I want to change.

 

[bulletpruf]

Have to finish up reassembling the Dana 60 in my F350 that I converted to 4x4.

 

[ZRX61]

HUGE project today...
Removed the M6 allen bolt/nut.



Swapped the M6 allen for an M6 screw & installed it in the opposite direction so now I just have that black screw head in the storage area. Much tidier




Next project will be to tidy up that jagged hole upper left..

(Edit: which I just did with a step drill)

 

[Garcky]

Made some changes in the lighting at my workbench. I still haven't gotten it quite right for shooting tool videos for the YouTube channel I'll be launching soon. Getting closer, though.

 

[Outlawmws]

BP, Be sure you add a good anti flex/twist member to the front of the frame, I converted an older twin I beam similarly, and it busted the frame near the steering box. We repaired it adn added the bracing; but forewarned...

 

[SyluxGuy28O3]

Disassembly and cleaning off proto 5450xl ratchet. It was still full of sand from the foundry…

 

[bulletpruf]

BP, Be sure you add a good anti flex/twist member to the front of the frame, I converted an older twin I beam similarly, and it busted the frame near the steering box. We repaired it adn added the bracing; but forewarned...

Not your first rodeo, is it? Because I already have a small crack by the steering box that needs repaired. If I hadn't spent the time to clean up and paint the frame, I never would have seen it.

Thanks

 

[Maxcustody]

Sold my Tacoma a couple of weeks ago and before I did I removed a rear drawer system in my bed. I sold that separately and the guy who bought it came over today so I could install it in his truck.

 

[Crowbarman55]

Received new blinker housings and installed them in the 1955 Chevy. Ran the new wires. All went well.
Todd
I don't know why the picture won't load..
I am going back into the garage.

 

[Magnum440d100]

First made a dump run. I had been saving carpet for a guy who was going to use it in his kennels for his dogs. He got sick, carpet got rained on a few times, got moldy and smelly. So I just went ahead and dumped it.

Brought back a decent trailer from the dump though. Used to be a dump trailer it looks like. Dunno what I’ll do with it. Maybe a solid wood floor and some sides. That’s a “later” project.


Then, since I’m going to be babysitting my nephews tomorrow, and they’ll want something to do, I figured I’d do the hard stuff today. Got the trans yanked. The engine support bar works great. No jack or stands underneath to be in the way!

Tomorrow, we’ll pressure wash the sub frame and get all the parts and pieces cleaned up. I’ll install the used transmission some time during the week lol

 

[Outlawmws]

Not your first rodeo, is it? Because I already have a small crack by the steering box that needs repaired. If I hadn't spent the time to clean up and paint the frame, I never would have seen it.

Thanks

Not by a long shot

59 F100 stepside (new) frame up conversion due to a BB transplant busting the frame, converted to a SB adn 4WD

The 66 twin I beam conversion I mentioned

A 53 M37 weapons carrier I ripped the body, flat head and crashbox ****** out/off of, and transplanted a 289, adapted Scout 4 speed and Xfer into, (so 2 xfers...)and the cab off a 60's Econoline PU cab onto (tilt cab over the wheels...)

Plus coaching innumerable lifts for others. (I'm the suspension trouble shooter. )

 

[Jazz1]

Changed The lens cover on my shield is so old its yellowing, and a nasty burn mark,,,my son tells me he changes his daily but then im not welding 80’ tanks

 

[freudianfloyd]

Finally after dealing with it for 5 years, I found stabilizer links that worked on my Massey Ferguson Row Crop 150. Nothing is more irritating than pulling a scraper or bush hog and having the 3 point walk around with a mind of its own. The problem I was having on finding one for this tractor, is the Row Crop version has extra large diameter rear tires, which also means the 3 point arms are extended.

Finally after buying two different sets, I was able to make one working set.

I also had to straighten out the mounting bracket for the short chains that prevent the arms from opening too far. They were never mounted right and were getting bent and causing the chains to bind.
Here she is when I brought her home 5 years ago.

And here is the new stabilizer setup.

 

[kbeefy]

Yesterday replaced a torn inner CV boot on my Tacoma.






No after pictures, too messy. Don't make fun of my vise.....

 

[kbeefy]

Started an intake manifold job on a friends 5.7 today....





Had blown out around the coolant passage at the front.






I usually keep all the tools I use out until a job is done.
This one needed a pretty decent pile....

 

[kaymccampbell]

Yesterday replaced a torn inner CV boot on my Tacoma.






No after pictures, too messy. Don't make fun of my vise.....

Your vise works? What's to make fun of. If you want it to live longer, put a thrust washer between the spindle handle and the front jaw.

 

[Maxcustody]

Yesterday replaced a torn inner CV boot on my Tacoma.


No after pictures, too messy. Don't make fun of my vise.....

I like it, clean looking Toyota

 

[banjopete]

Still working through some cnc upgrades, the never ending chase for better is moving along. Successfully cut a new z axis gantry plate.

 

[kbeefy]

I like it, clean looking Toyota

One of my favorite trucks....




I used to say 'anything with 4 doors is cooler with 2', now everything I own aside from a couple vans is 4 door.

 

[nadogail]

Finished the 850 Fiat, and took her for the first test drive. She has been on the lift for roughly 7 years.

She went back on the lift again, a few other little things need done.

I have owned two Fiat’s. I learned that the letters FIAT stand for Fixing It’s is A Trick.

 

[Magnum440d100]

Hoping I’m not banned from baby sitting my nephews.

First had them race the mowers to see which is faster.

Then we made weapons of destruction. Commander death (the battle axe) and stabby mcpokerson (wood with sharp objects protruding out either side).

Then somehow managed to get the “new” trans up into the car.

Yeah… LMAO.

 

[Wiz02]

Hoping I’m not banned from baby sitting my nephews.

First had them race the mowers to see which is faster.

Then we made weapons of destruction. Commander death (the battle axe) and stabby mcpokerson (wood with sharp objects protruding out either side).

Then somehow managed to get the “new” trans up into the car.

Yeah… LMAO.

I'll bet that they nominate you for uncle of the year.

 

[Kent_B]

It's been almost a week since my garage dog passed. I really haven't had any desire to go out there.

 

[Wiz02]

It's been almost a week since my garage dog passed. I really haven't had any desire to go out there.

Sad to hear that you lost your pup. When you are ready, lots of dogs on Petfinder looking for a forever home.

 

[Snapped-off]

Cleaned out a bunch of junk to take to the scrap yard.

3 350ci blocks, a complete but cracked 4.3 v6, and an old 2.5 iron duke were loaded into the truck.

Saved one 350 that has some machine work done to it and an OMC 307. My 1.9 TDI will join them in the corner after it gets pulled.

 

[Magnum440d100]

I'll bet that they nominate you for uncle of the year.

I bet their parents beg to differ hahahaha

 

[Kevkx125]

Mounted some clips on my press to hold the handle for the pump.