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Been spending some time trying to wrap up the trim work in the kitchen. Not quite finished, but it's getting close. And of course, have to hang another sign for some ambiance! Finally finished underneath each step.....under the watchful eye of one of the hounders. Next up is to finish...

Thanks Iced98lx!

In my last shop I didn't have the lift lined up with the door. Never again. It was a complete PITA when dealing with non-running vehicles especially if there was no one around to help shuffle the cars around. Definitely line up the lift with a door.

Thanks everyone for the encouragement! Much appreciated! Not having a living room is becoming an issue, so I'm trying to concentrate as much as possible on finishing off the bay area. Unfortunately one of the issues with this old station is there isn't a square wall in the joint which is...

The kitchen too needs trim finished and lighting above the table. Had a renter abandon the vintage drafting table, so I'm using that as a dining room table. Need to either find some industrial stools or build some to fit the table.

I have somewhat fallen into the trap of getting spaces done to the point of being able to use them, but not finishing completely, then moving on to other rooms. The original gas station bathroom is a prime example. I need to finish the trim, pocket door, light over the sink, and mirror. Holding...

Being as though winter was coming, we did concentrate some on the hot tub room. I was really concerned about the humidity and the disasters it can create in an enclosed space. Also was of concern is any leaking since the space has a basement underneath it. Overkill (and some to deal with...

Apologies all for the lack of updates over the last 8 months. Some life events smacked me square in the mouth and left me reeling. While I've usually been able to roll with **** situations, 2019 was absolutely brutal. Big job changes, ongoing significant relationship struggles, and my dad...

I used to have one single, large 3700 sq. ft. shop. Sold that property and moved onto another with 3 medium shops totaling about 7000 sq. ft. Quite frankly, wish I only had one large one again for a couple reasons: 1. Higher utilities 2. More maintenance to deal with three instead of one. 3...

Thanks much! I wanted a more industrial feel so just used 1x6 for the baseboards and 1x4 for the doors/windows, except for headers. I like the look but there's some limitations particularly in flexibility if the wall isn't true.

No time no post. Work, winter, etc. are my only excuses. Our sewer just unfroze last week, and yet there's still snow on the forecast for this weekend. Ugh. Seems as though not enough progress, but here's a few things until I can get more pics. Tiling done in "my" bathroom. Not a fan of the...

The motor is a 434 ci Dart block, 14-1 compression with lots of head work, big roller cam, 1050 dominator, and a glide. It has probably 200 passes on it so just a preventative maintenance freshening I hope - check rings, bearings, valve springs, etc. I've de-tuned it so it won't leave on the...

When we first met I had a '69 Chevelle street car with a pump gas 454 that I let her race while I was running my '67 Chevelle. It ran 11.70's and she was hooked! She was runner-up in points last year in the Pro class at our home track. Saw your DM. Let's stay in touch!

Being from the midwest, I used an irrigation pivot gearbox on a body rotisserie, which I think has a ratio of 52:1. You can get new/rebuilt ones for $250-300, or find a used one for much, much cheaper. Heavy duty enough to spin and hold a car body, so on an engine stand it would be no problem...

Not much has been done in the last couple weeks that is picture worthy. It's been so ridiculously cold (2nd coldest February on record here) that I've been dealing with moving mountains of snow and a frozen sewer system. After 2 full days of rootering, steaming, and jetting about 200 ft. of...

Thanks! There's a few other things planned to keep in tradition with a typical gas station bathroom! Replied to you PM. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Regardless of the type of heat you choose, you might want to also consider some good ceiling fans. They will pull the heat down and with air moving all the time also help dry out your floor.

Hi Brian, thanks much! We definitely have similar tastes! If the wife would allow me, I'd use porcelain lights in more places....Really like how you've used yours and the dual explosion proof lights are awesome!

Thanks Dan! Appreciate it!