Recent content by Turbojunky

Thanks Doug! No build thread yet but I will be sure to post some updates here soon!

Thanks edcantu9! Here are a few pictures of the stand right after I painted it. I built the base plate out of 1/4" thick plate and then found some pipe that fit together tightly. If you look closely on the base plate there is a small piece of the larger pipe welded at the base of the...

Haha, yeah like I said I was really lucky getting this house. I will try to get some pictures of the pit and post at some point.

I was lucky enough that the concrete was already there when I bought the house! There are no cracks either! I do need to get my driveway along side the house done but I'm sure I would also be shocked by the price. Anybody on here do concrete work that would be willing to give me a quote? I...

I tried to set up the shop so that there was nothing inside that didn't do a job or wasn't a part that I was working on at the time. Putting the air compressor outside was a "no brainier" for me. I also plan on building a shed for the compressor this summer. I have heard of air lines being...

77 C10 with LS & turbo sounds like a cool project! Let me know how I can help! I bought the grinder and attachment from trick tools... http://www.trick-tools.com/Multitool_4_x_48_inch_1_hp_Belt_Grinder_Bundle_MT484_100_Bundle_4313#.VMW-CDHF8nU

Yeah the car came with 2 - 2.4L sixes but they were never in the plan. Those are the Rota RB-R wheels or at least that's what they were called when I ordered them. Now I think Rota calls them the RB-X. Either way they actually are a really common wheel to use with the common bolt on fender...

Thanks! Honestly the Z kind of spiraled out of control. I think I have a handle on it now with a clear plan to get it finished. It has been a great platform to work with and there are a LOT of people out there modifying these things!

Thanks Zeke!

I don't know anything about the harbor freight compressors but this one has run flawless so far! I didn't really think about the different metals causing a problem. The tube is mounted solidly and I would think that a lot of the vibration is absorbed by the rubber hose between the compressor...

Thanks! I plan on doing a build thread for that Datsun on a different site once I get a LOT farther. I will make sure to post a link on here!

I picked up a 3.1hp 60 gallon Craftsman Professional air compressor on sale years ago. I decided to mount it outside of the garage using 3/8" anchors and some left over 3/4" thick plywood. Then it was time to start the compressor plumbing. I started with the fittings on the compressor...

So I purchased my first house about 2 years ago. It was a perfect spot for me to have my own shop! I have never really done any home improvement type work. Everything that I have learned about this kind of stuff either came from friends or the internet. I am upgrading my garage specifically...