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Vladimir, Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Wishing your wife a full and speedy recovery. ...D

Too funny... Guess I'll be taking my turn at this soon! ...D

Free genny... too cool!! If you have access to a shop press, I'd think you could straighten the frame. Even if you end up using a BFH, I'm thinking it'll straighten. The whole frame/roll cage concept is primarily there for protection as the genny is moved from one job to the next. Since you...

I installed 3/4" galvi pipe in my original shop in 1997... have never had the slightest problem. In '01, helped my buddy put the same in the new shop we built him. Finishing the install of the same in the garage at our new place. I've never had a problem with it and don't feel the need to...

As far as getting and installing replacement seat covers... My buddy bought a replacement interior for his vintage Mustang. The upholstery is an exact replica of the original... absolutely perfect in every respect. BUT... he said it was about like trying to stuff a Sumo wrestler into a pillow...

Hey Zeph, My truck is a '95... I just checked that link. I was stoked when I went to enter the year of my truck and found 1995 on their list. Went to the "Make" line and there were 3 options... Chev, Dodge... and GMC No Bueno Thanks anyway... lol! Just my luck... ...D

I built an 8' x 12' shed as you're describing about 20 years ago. PT base, sitting on blocks to keep it off the ground, siding resembles T-111 but is of a Masonite like composite... not wood. Primed and painted when built. Still in good shape. I was very skeptical of the siding when I built...

I've bought 1/2" BCX at Menards... IIRC, they have 3/8" as well... not sure about 1/4 ...D

LOL!! You're trying to get me in trouble!! That's where the High Captain rides... Actually, I had considered that... and it would probably work... but, this winter I'll have time to take it apart and fix it.. Happy wife... and all that... Thanks! ...D

Thanks for the link... I had forgotten about LMC... Having said that, I just checked their site... wasn't able to find what I need. I have the 40/20/40 split front seat. Driver's side seat foam is shot. I've seen repro replacements for GM on the interwebs... nothing for Ford. Didn't find...

During my last bike ride, IIRC last Monday, I had a bit of an issue with the Wally (Walmart) bike. Last week, I was noticing some clunking coming from the crankset (which I had sometimes heard before... primarily when I was giving her the onion) getting worse. At that time, I loosened the...

I've noticed that there are any number of repro upholstery items for GM vehicles... seat foam, seat covers (repro unjolstery)... etc. My buddy found a complete upholstery kit when he restored his Mustang. I've yet to see anything for Ford trucks. Guess I'll have to do that the hard way. ...D

In this pic, you can see the area the where the sub-floor was removed... Finally! The last of the OSB for the entryway... The sheet above the landing on this wall was, without a doubt, the most difficult sheet I've had to hang. I needed to get it up 12', then "laid over" the landing...

In the last pic, you can see a small triangular section still needing insulation and OSB. That was up next... Got a sheet above the 8' wide/high doorway... Then, before I could go any further on this wall, it was time to cut away a section of the floor and cut the end off one of the...

I've been continuing to work on getting the OSB finished up in the entry area. As of my last post on the subject, I had pretty much gotten the "easy" sheets hung and maybe half of of the insulation. The stairway has evolved a bit from what I had first planned. I originally thought the stairs...

As far as the machines go... the older the better. The older, all metal machines are the best... very strong. My ma's machine only had a straight stitch... no zig zag. Dont know about recent listings but ebay used to have a couple of guys who would buy, refurbish, and resell the old Singers...

I just caught the evening news... We hit 97° today with 9% relative humidity... Yeah, its a dry heat... lol Its no wonder I drink about 2 gallons of water every day... ...D

As far as practice... whenever I'm making something I'm not sure about, I'll go to the fabric store and buy some fairly heavy material that's CHEAP. That allows me to work out my project without committing to expensive fabric. ...D

Its actually a lot easier than you might think. Sewing machines are fairly straight forward to operate. If you look around a bit, you can pick up an old Singer for cheap. Those older machines are real workhorses and are capable of sewing a few layers of canvas. When i was a kid, my ma had an...

Yep! Next time you're in the neighborhood, stop by!! We have plenty of room and lots to see and do! ...D