Recent content by Tomco

So now that I am a little more along with the framing, I am starting to think about the next steps. I have hit a spot that I don't quite know what to do with. Since I needed 12' of interior ceiling height minimum, my exterior walls are 12'1" across the back, and 12'4" across the front with the...

Yep, still have it. That's been my daily driver for 2 years now. As soon as the shop is up I will be pulling it in and off the road for a while as I have been collecting lots of new parts for it, like a nice little turbo :) I'm actually working on a '59 11 window camper right now. Love these...

Well I got some walls built. A bit slow as I am a one man crew. Did con some friends into helping me lift the walls, though. Siding and roof sheathing shows up this week, and trusses will be delivered next Tuesday. I can't wait! I was a little shocked at how tall the building is though. Hope the...

I've got some more things to get caught up on but hoping to do a little bit of framing this week if the weather holds out. I'm signed up on the Samba but I don't really use the forums as I never make it past the classifieds :) Got the slab poured, and I also had my friend drop by and put cuts...

Fiiiiiiiiinally getting back onto my project. Had some things come up but I'm hoping I can work steady again. Pouring the slab tomorrow morning! All formed up, metal in, inspected, and PVC for wiring laid down.

Place is looking awesome! Your house looks like a taller version of mine, so you guys obviously have have good taste ;) Can't wait to get my shop built so I can finish out my other garage like yours. I'm taking lots of notes from your thread.

Sounds like you are in the same spot as me... I have a giant mudpit where I thought I would have myself a nice slab by now.

Love those tail lights. Lately I see them go for anywhere between $150 and $300 for the pair, depending on condition. I have really enjoyed your "Retirement" thread, you have some great cars! I have a couple customers who have been dragging me to more and more Porsche shows, hoping to see your...

Oh how I wish I could do a 6" slab. Luckily, my scenario doesn't require the extra thickness. I restore old VW's that maybe weigh 1,800 lbs soaking wet so I'm not worried about it cracking from them. I am also going with a 4,000 psi concrete mix and wire mesh/rebar to help. The other part is the...

Finally some decent weather! Spent the day sorting lumber and working on my forms!

Looks like I have everything for my forms and reinforcement now. Just hoping for a couple nice days to get everything setup so the inspector will approve the pour!

Looking great, can't wait to see more progress. Looks pretty similar to the one I'm building right now.

Thanks, I'm a little addicted to Euro cars Just thought I would post a few more pictures. New little driveway I made so I can drive straight through to the shop and back out to the road without making a U-turn. More dirt to finish leveling the driveway and backyard. And my "new" doors...

Slow and steady is the pace so far... Some small updates so far. Finally got a break in our lovely Northwest weather and had some help in the form of a backhoe. Trenches for the footings are dug and the recycled concrete is ready to be compacted. Picked up some lumber so I can get started on...

Started to do some grass removal and some initial leveling! And of course; it snowed a few days ago and hasn't got much higher than 32 degrees since then. Winter is such a lovely time to build....