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So - with the GMC - smog was due some months back. The first time I smogged it, the tech complained that he couldn't get the motor up to temperature. I figured it just ran cold, but soon realized that the thermostat was probably stuck open. I procrastinated, even though it's an easy job . ...

Thanks! This truck has a 5-speed from the factory, which is a fun detail. I wish it had a 5.7 / 350, but settled for the 305 V8 because I liked other aspects of the truck - super unmodified under the hood, welded and molded roll pan, and the unusual color. Appreciate it. My previous garage was...

Did the rear main while I was in there . . but that requires dropping the oil pan if you want to do it right, at least the way I was looking at it. So, here we go. Dropped and re-sealed the pan, replaced the rear main. New clutch and hydraulic actuation (both cylinders): All done...

Despite the ongoing organization and outfitting, the GMC demanded a new clutch and I had to get the garage ready enough to do that job. Ignore the fact that the interior trim is removed so that I can redo the headliner . . which I still haven't done. The racks on the left will stay, but the...

February. Time for The Great Shuffle - rearranging tools into the different chests. I get pretty weird when it comes to this stuff, so it was a very iterative process. I'm sure I will revise as I go, but I got to a decent stopping point. Emptied the box: Got completely sidetracked on drawer...

Thank you! So now we're beginning to catch up, hitting January 2023. Why have one workbench when you could have two? At this point it makes sense to briefly discuss the outdoor setup. On the left side of the house (facing it from the street) there's a paved pad, with enough room for some...

Truck got jealous and decided it needed a new ignition switch. Wish granted. Anyway, I decided it was time to move over the other boxes and racks. I crammed a box truck into the tiny driveway, just inches from the gutter, and got to work. Rough positioning starting to formulate...

Next step was putting together some structure for a basic workbench. 7' wide, ~30" deep, using a thick slab I had at the old house. When you don't have a workbench but you need a workbench to build the workbench . . . Naturally, had to go and steal the workbench from the old house...

The floor is concrete and shows the history of owners and renters who came before. I don't want that! I want it to show MY stains! So, time to grind and semi-polish it. I chose not to go for a hard seal or epoxy coat as I don't like the way that it chips and gets slick. To each their own here...

Along the way, we snuck in some additional wiring and outlets. Two 240 V outlets for welding / EV charging (NEMA 14-50R) both inside and outside the garage, plus one 240 V circuit for a future air conditioner, so that I don't have to open the wall back up. More insulation was on the menu...

Here's where things really change. It's April 2022 and my homeowners insurance has been on my back because my wiring is partially knob and tube. Look, I'm not thrilled about that either, and I'm running out of space for more breakers anyway. The house was expanded twice in the past. Once to...

As you can see, the garage was in a pretty hellish mess at this point - so, naturally, time to buy a toolbox! Forget that I have 3 bottom chests and 2 top chests at my folks' place! Time to put that truck to work again. You can see the rolls of insulation rolling around. Yep, time to put...

At this point I started roughing in some lighting, too. I've had good luck with the Feit 4-foot LED lamps, so I bought 8 of those for the garage. The first few went up over where the workbench would be under the loft, and the others went onto the ceiling behind the main ceiling beam. Did...

At this point I'll stop and complain about the number of nails that were used to construct the shelving, workbenches, etc - I've never pulled so many nails in my life. Had to get creative with the slide hammer to remove the numerous 2x4s nailed through drywall to studs. At this point I thought...

Hi everyone! My first garage was at my parents' house and is shown in the link below, but some things have changed since then! I sold my Mini, my Tahoe, and bought a few new cars which I'm sure will pop up in the photos...

When you say things like "I can't just leave it like this" I completely understand. I went through a very similar saga with my 1995 GMC pickup - a clutch replacement quicky turned into much more. You know, "while I'm here" kind of stuff. Good updates!

Forgive the mess (new garage definitely a work in progress), but my M18 Track Saw arrived a few weeks back. First track saw for me so there's a slight learning curve for setting the guide friction etc, but the thing seems awesome so far. If anyone wants photos or more details feel free to send...

I've read through this whole thread over the last few days . . I'm so impressed and inspired! You have such a great attitude about taking on new projects and I think it's something we can all learn from. Sometimes you just need to give it a try! Your workmanship is excellent and you're very...

Noticed this today too and found it very surprising. I wonder what the story is. The site just says "Please note: We are not carrying Milwaukee products at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience."

Certainly beats a 1-car!! The Ginetta is an odd bird for sure, but tons of fun to drive. Ours is Ford-powered, with a lot of parts from other British cars (steering rack, knuckles, rear end, etc.) as they all were. In period they were raced with BMC motors and the like. It was "factory" built...