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Well Here's my .02.That close to my house I would bring walls down to 12' with scissor trust which will clear the lift from a foot from edge of wall and continue to rise.Your lift will most likely be 6-8 ft from any wall.I have two post lift and from bottom to top plate is 12'1" so you'll have...

Read most of your thread (skipped some without picks.lol) really like to view the build pics.If I remember correctly you had planned on installing a lift at some point.With your winters and the amount of vehicles you maintain,and starting to get the inside under control,I would moved that to the...

Dang, maybe there's more to his "forefather and three mothers" story than I caught the first time around! Brings a whole new meaning to the term "family tree" yours includes the whole root system also! I've followed your complete build Andy and admire your skills and determination.Very motivating.

Hey thanks for the involved examples for usage of both,I got it now.Just have to say your Granddad,dad and that old Ford Dealership sure did have a major impact on you and your future.Must have been a second home,LOL. Thanks

Doesn't matter how many years you go,the first day of school is always nerve wracking! remember,summer job job is over and a wedding coming up,so stick to a budget.

Good luck in your finale year! My daughter also had a rustic style wedding and we constructed a lot of the furnishings from old wood and used tin.One thing that made a lot of difference on the woodwork was we stained the fresh cuts (ends) so you could not tell it was recently made.just took...

Great Tread! read every page.Not being a welder,i noticed every time you patched in a panel i see you use small u shape clamps or sometimes brass bullet looking things (not the stud gun tabs).I'm not sure if they have to do with alignment or welding the panel in.Please explain when you have the...

Read the complete thread,very talented young man! Glad to see you purchased the acreage and working with granddads tractor.As interesting that our projects are,we all need some different outlets to be more well rounded and not burn out.I see your post have taken on a few "we and our"...

"Blues" were great. Seventies,,,back in the day..

I'm the new kid on the block(1st post) but i'd be REAL careful with attaching it to the house insurance wise.Not knowing what your plans (build a classic car) or equipment your using (torch,welders so on) you could either,void your policy,rates thru the roof or code problems.Also keep in mind...