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Deutschland Den isn't bad! :) And yesterday he put the trusses in place. He was done by 11, then cleaned up and took half a day. Obviously in no hurry to get the job done.

omfg. after a day and a half of being here he still hasn't even moved a truss. All he did was get some of the 12" overhang pieces on the gable ends. There is like no time management at all. annoying.

We're back in business. Talked to the builder yesterday and the trusses showed up today. Only problem is that the truck driver drove off my driveway and got stuck. Took them hours to get him out.

Thanks! I can't wait to get the engine up on the new workbench and start tearing into it! It needs a full rebuild. I think I'm going to go with the 2x4 Basics workbench. It seems cheap and sturdy and customizable. http://www.2x4basics.com/WorkBench-Legs.asp

I remember as a kid folding the rear seat down and sleeping on a trip from NY to the UP of Michigan in the 74. On the garage name, I do speak German, but for a garage name, it doesn't really roll of the tongue of us Americans if it's in full German. That's why I like Karmann Krib so far the...

another day of no progress. actually another week. He got the pillars for the porch up, but that's it. wonderfully slow.

for something you can probably get at WalMart, I'd recommend Meguire's NXT 2.0. For my BMW and my Crossfire, I use specifically Klasse All In One followed by several very thin layers of Klasse Sealant Glaze. The sealant glaze is acrylic based, lasts a very long time, and gives a great shine...

of course! This is me in the 1974 back during the winter of 1987-1988. And here it is, running, in my driveway. The garage is being built in the upper left of the picture. This is the 1964 that I got dirt cheap. Pans and heater channels had already been replaced. Original bumpers and...

here's a link to Fabral's page on trim. The pdf they post has a ton of detail. For me, a picture is easier. http://www.fabral.com/product.php?id=16

In my case, there will be tyvek under the siding, but I can still take detailed shots.

he does do good work! The horizontal 2x4s are for the metal siding that will be going on soon. According to the wife, he's there but debating on what to do after lunch. We had a record high yesterday and it's looking like the same again today. As much as I want it done, I would not work today...

Trusses are delivered and he's working away today, even in the oppressive heat.

I like Karmann Krib! Best one so far. We finally have some progress. All the walls are up and roof trusses are to be delivered by Wednesday. :) I'll have more pictures to post this weekend.

Bug Barn - not bad! I should play off the VW Bug thing. Karmann West maybe?

The builder dropped off tool last friday. 2 toolboxes, scaffolding, ladders, etc and today I got a lumber delivery so things are finally on the move again.

I'm in upstate NY with a 30k gallon inground pool and a 1/2 HP pump with DE filter. I run my pump 8 hours a day and check levels twice a week. Been doing it like that for 8 years. I actually want to drop that down to 6 hours a day but with the construction on my garage real close, I'm going to...

the guy DOES do good work. I don't have any floor plans yet. I've done the lighting plan so far. I'll have 10 8' HO fluorescents. close to 5000k temp. I still have to go over the switching with the electrician, but they will be in banks of some kind. I won't need them all, all the time.

Mann Hohle? Imagine telling someone THAT one! :D Sieg Heil is still in my mind. Lawinengefahr is cool, but maybe too difficult for us Americans to pronounce. Great ideas though! keep them coming. I need SOMETHING to distract me for another month! :)

Sieg Hail! Awesome suggestion. My father's family is from Germany up until 1954, so I'll have to think hard about the "common association" of that phrase.

more delays. This won't be done for another month now. ugh. I wouldn't have expected this to be a 2+ month project to build a garage shell. :wtf: