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Found this in my Dad's garage. It is stamped "Proto 659 USA". Google came up empty. Anyone know what it is? It has 2 allen head set screws on one end where apparently some type of shaft gets inserted. DC

I have an assortment of bar clamps. The pads on most come off easily and can be used with Vice Grips. Clamps like this one: DC

Here's some info to give some of you an idea as to why regular engine hoists can't be used from the front on C3 Corvettes. I measured my '73. The horizontal distance from the nose of the car to the middle of the engine is roughly 60". I just assembled my new engine hoist. Fairly typical...

Not an issue at all on C3 Corvettes. Not much of a choice really for the OP. Either buy a very expensive hoist that can reach from the front (and very few can), make a hoist, use a gantry crane or other similar overhead lift, or come in the from the side which is the way the majority of C3...

The nose on C3 Corvettes is too long for nearly all but expensive professional engine hoists. I have a '73 and I'm planning an engine swap in the next few weeks. I gave up on trying to find an engine hoist that could pull it from the front. The problem is that the hydraulic cylinder hits the...

Best to use an oil based primer for sure. Some OSB will start coming apart when painted with water based paints. I've got some pics of this happening if I can find them. DC

I'm not sure it's their call. The new meter base is likely your responsibility anyway. I'd contact an electrician about putting a new meter base on that first pole that is in your yard with both services attached. Should be a pretty simple operation. If you can find an electrician that has...

Radiant barriers are seldom cost effective - and by seldom, I mean almost never. Once you air seal and get the structure properly insulated, any additional heat gain/loss that can be stopped by the radiant barrier doesn't make financial sense. You'd likely be better off putting the money for...

Yes. But you need to make sure your trusses are designed for the weight of a ceiling and insulation. DC

How is the power being fed to each meter currently? Is there a common point somewhere between the two services that would lend itself to being the new metering point? You're not limited to having a meter at either of the two current locations. You could have a new meter somewhere else that...

Just happened to come across this article today on sound transmission through windows: http://www.wixsys.com/images/Noise.pdf DC

I replaced the windows in my house a few years ago. I ended up specifying "security laminated" glass in the bedroom windows. These windows blocked sound transmission much better than the standard glass inserts. I'm extremely happy with them. Get a security laminate window film and put it on...

I'd want it flatter as well. If you don't want to use self leveling compound, consider a product called Feather Finish for the low spots. You can get the Henry brand at Home Depot. I used it on my kitchen/dining room floor when I installed some floating vinyl planks. Easy to work with. DC

I doubt the OP needs this reply 5 years after he first posted. DC

We don't have to worry much about salted roads around here but I've been seeing a lot of ads on car shows for NH Oil Undercoating. They have a dealer network that can spray a car for you. Don't know much about them otherwise. Here's a link: https://nhoilundercoating.com/ DC

I've ordered from these folks several times with good results: https://www.cabinetdoors.com/ I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. DC

I agree. In addition to the Matt Risinger info, I'd visit BuildingScience.com and GreenBuildingAdvisor.com for more information. DC

Thanks again. I've set a lot of tile and would love to do porcelain tile but just don't have the time to get it done this time of year. The parking area of my garage is 4" below the grade of the rest of the garage floor so I have a built in "curb stop". I've mocked up a design in Sketchup and...

Thanks for the input. I will be turning the wheels near the last row of tiles so that could be a concern. I'm leaning toward the TrueLock HD Extreme Coin tiles at this point. https://www.garageflooringllc.com/hd-extreme-coin/ DC

Thanks Grant. Appreciate the measurement and your insight about stains and indentations. I'll still consider the Norsk but I'm thinking RaceDeck or one of the other options might be a better choice for me. DC