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Vernmotor - It has been a long road so far - thanks for following along with every step.

akdiesel - Thanks. Yeah, the height really made some (well, most :() jobs a real pain in the ****.

That’s a great idea about the pictures up in the office. Side-by-side Before/After pictures would be entertaining for visitors (and for me to reflect back upon too). And maybe the collage pictures at the beginning of this thread could be blown up into some wall art. That reminds me, I’m about due for a new collage now that the loft is done.

Right next to those pictures needs to be a picture of the X-Ray.
 
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Ody - Thanks. I’m one step closer to working on the project cars like you are.

Omphaloskeptic - Ah Man, I was feeling good about finally completing something and BAM - knocked down :wtf:. I guess I‘ll have to resort to the fact that the loft is only done "inside" :(. The fact of the matter is our rainy season got here before I could get the outside bits finished up so I decided to wait until fall to wrap them up. Of course that "outside" job list seems to be growing every day so it will become a fairly major project in itself. It already includes the construction of a matching loft over the apartment porch which is no weekend job.

BTW, I need to find those GJ “bylaws” - maybe there are some other things I can take advantage of. :)

Vernmotor - Glad to hear it! Hopefully there are a few more interesting things for you to watch as I finish out this build.

mdbeck1 - :) Ha ha. I guess that unfortunate incident is as much a part of the history of this place as anything else. If nothing else, it would serve as a great reminder to always work safely. Besides, a guy should be proud to show off his titanium enhancements any chance he gets! :)
 

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mdbeck1 - :) Ha ha. I guess that unfortunate incident is as much a part of the history of this place as anything else. If nothing else, it would serve as a great reminder to always work safely. Besides, a guy should be proud to show off his titanium enhancements any chance he gets! :)

I keep a picture of myself on my phone that shows one of those "moments" in my life. It reminds me that I am mortal.
 
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You know, that's a pretty good idea mdbeck1. I fear I'm falling back into my typical unsafe ways and a daily reminder couldn't hurt.
 
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ANOTHER DEAD TREE WITHIN STRIKING DISTANCE…

I really hate playing lumberjack in the hot summer heat, but I had another tree die and it was a minor threat to the Asylum. There was no way I was going to let scratch or dent my new siding on the front face of the building so out came the chainsaw.

This is the tree still standing. It was always a hindrance when trying to pull the truck ahead far enough to back a trailer in the main doors, so I really won’t miss it at all.

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Just after felling it.

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De-limbed and sectioned.

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Small limbs and moss ready to burn. Logs ready to stack.

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I’m not sure what caused this tree to die. It put on a healthy bunch of leaves this spring but then it just dried up, despite our very wet summer. One odd thing I noticed were these rings of what looked like woodpecker holes. They were up the whole trunk and spaced every 4” or so. Weird.

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The stump was a hazard to backing up out of the Asylum (especially in the dark) so I decided to get it out of there. I dug and dug. Then I chopped and chopped. Then I dug and chopped some more. When I was down far enough, I fired up the chainsaw one more time and cut it off about 8” below ground level.

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And the (mostly) clear approach to the shop. That patch of dirt in the center of the picture is where the tree was. There is still another standing stump off to the left, but it’s down the slope a bit where I never drive.

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For some reason that tree looked bigger when I was there.
Could it have been bugs that killed it.
I like trees, but as dark as it gets there another obsticle out of the way makes it nice.
 

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Probably was bugs and the holes were from woodpeckers that were after the bugs. Peel some bark and see if you can find bugs or damage from them.
 
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akdiesel - The tree was just a little 45 footer. The row of trees directly behind it are much bigger and taller. There's been several times when I stopped at night in panic wondering where that darn tree was behind me. Never again!

Bear (and ak) - Didn't think of it but it makes sense to me. What else would the woodpeckers be after? Sap? :) You guys really got me curious now - I'll just have to rip some bark off of there to check it out now. I really don't want to lose any other trees if I can prevent it.
 
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SOME LATERAL SUPPORT FOR THE LIBRARY LADDER RAIL…

The only thing remaining to do in the south bay (the parking spot adjacent to the apartment) was final securing of that stretch of the library ladder rail. I had never tightened up all the bolts nor added the lateral support rods I was planning.

This is the rail support that hangs down from the rafter. There is a strong 6x6 post that I’m drilling into with that long bit. Incidentally, that long bit help me keep the drill at 90 degree angles to the wall.

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Here is the lateral support rod which is a combination of threaded rod, coupling nuts, and a special wood/machine thread stud for attaching to the post.

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After installing the support, I used a piece of black split loom to hide the threaded part.

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I did the same thing at the end of the rail. The little 2” long stud sticking out the opposite direction is a trolley stop bumper. Someday I may add some vertical support here if there is a need to hoist a heavy object back in that corner below. For just the ladder, the rail seems plenty sturdy.

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Here is a shot looking down the section I just finished up.

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This shot from below shows the trolley bumped up against the stop stud.

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Shopnut,

There are many that are thrilled with all that you have done to your garage, or perhaps, the garage mahal......... Your dedication to innovation/perfection is obvious and your execution is without fail, and to that, it is all so well though out, it should be taught to those that are not connected on this web-site......... I believe, your abilities should be shared with the youth of your community. Just wondering if your talents could be shared with your local Boys & Girls Club? What an awesome experience these kids could live through you..........
 
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Ody - Well gosh, you’re making me blush :eek:. I’ve poured my heart into this place and I’m always glad to hear when someone notices. I believe the things we build are a reflection of ourselves and our personal tendencies. In my case, to support my packrat nature, I couldn’t let space go to waste. Of course, I had to have some gadgets built in. I guess it also explains why this place is turning out a just a bit strange as well :). If you were to meet me in person, I think you would realize this place suits me to a tee.

I do really enjoy mentoring the junior engineers at work and could see myself getting real satisfaction from also influencing some younger boys or girls who take an interest in science or engineering. Forum member mdbeck1 suggested the Boy Scouts organization as a place I could contribute. I got as far as doing a little research about the local chapters, but that’s as far as it went. I haven’t looked at the B&G Club, but that is another good suggestion. I just need to get off my **** and get something going.

Thanks for your many kind words and your faith in my abilities.

Vernmotor - Thanks. It’s definitely a different perspective than what I usually show. When I get the entire hoop of the L.L. rail all finished, I’m planning to mount the camera on the trolley and video an entire loop around the shop.
 
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MOVING THE CHEVELLE…

Now that everything high in the south bay is finished, I decided to move the old Chevelle over there so I could work on the ceiling of the other bay. She had a different plan, unfortunately.

Since the car had sat for about 2 years, I did my usual routine of pouring a thimble full of gas straight into the carb so I didn’t have to crank it too long. She instantly fired off as always, but this time she died after a couple seconds. Usually, the fuel pump has had a chance to catch up by then. I repeated this about 5 times but no luck and then noticed my inline filter up by the carb was bone dry. Darn!

Something is hindering the fuel delivery upstream. Could be a clog somewhere, a cracked hose or rusted steel line suction air, or maybe a bad fuel pump. I’m betting on a bad hose or line. I purchased a new steel line that runs from the tank to the engine bay a few years back and it’s probably time to throw it on. My fuel sender was acting up a few years back so I foresee a little TLC on the old girl’s fuel system in the near future. But now wasn’t the time to mess with it since some of my special tools and supplies were at the city garage for a bike project.

But nothing stops progress in the Asylum when I’m on a mission. It was on to Plan B and this cuckoo decided to just push her to the other bay. So I aired up the tires some to make it easier to push and cleared a path.

The poor old girl was pretty dusty from all the work in the shop and this shot with the sun shining in probably shows it best. You can hardly tell it has black stripes.

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The car started out where I was standing when I took this picture.

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Getting closer. The car rolls fairly easy in a straight line, but crank the wheels full lock and it’s like someone set the parking brake.

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Making the final approach to the new spot. I might in invest in some of those wheel dollies someday.

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A shot out the office window looking down at the old girl in her new spot.

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The big “push” for getting the car moved was to cover up this last rafter. It was directly over where the car had been sitting. This one will be a little more complicated to cover up because I want to integrate some sliding doors to access the hoist D-rings that will be hidden up there above the jib crane.

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Vernmotor/HOTFR8 - Vern is right, the car has been with me for a long time before the shop. In fact, I’ve had it since my first year of high school in 1980 - hard to believe that has been 33 years ago now :eek:.

Here are some shots from when Dad drove it home the first day (I didn’t have my license yet!). Pretty sad for a 10 year old car, isn’t it?

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My dad, older brother, and I gave her some much needed bodywork, painting, and general fixing in 1982 in anticipation of me being able to legally drive that year.

I later turned it into an SS clone during my college years when I stumbled on the cowl induction hood along with a few other bits from a rolled SS396. I wish I could have bought that entire car, but I was a poor student.

The funny thing is, the car is really not worth much at all. And yet I’m probably giving it one of the nicer homes she could ever ask for.

I still love that old girl! (I think she wants this place finished more than I do :))
 

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A car in the Asylum?!? Crazy, man, crazy! :eyecrazy:

"The funny thing is, the car is really not worth much at all. And yet I’m probably giving it one of the nicer homes she could ever ask for."

Hey Shopnut, maybe you should rename the shop; instead of calling it 'The Asylum', maybe 'The aSSylum' is more apropos. Of course, if you do that, you'll just have to get up on the man lift and modify the sign lettering! That might be kind of cool to have a double entendre sign proudly proclaiming the 'purpose' and 'place' in one (misspelt) word. Then too, there's a third meaning one might get from that spelling which just maybe would reflect upon the owner in a less than desirable light; aSSylum. lol

Now, that you have her in her new spot, it might be time to take some offset measurements around her in order to determine the best placement of the two/four post 'pedestal' she gets placed on. lol
 
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I can relate to the tree issue, still one of my stumbling blocks on putting up a building.
You deserve about 10 lash's for neglecting that Chevelle . you think an LSd is hard to turn my race car has a spool it hates turning
 
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Omphaloskeptic - The only reason the Asylum sign was even built in the first place was that I had a little "downtime" after my accident. I'm really hoping another one doesn't come along to give me time to modify it! :)

Regarding the lift… It will most likely be a 4-post BendPak. I considered the single post model they sell because of the lack of posts obstructing middle of the room. But their components are heavier so installation would be a bit more difficult by myself. And of course there's that cantilevered design that scares most of us.

But, now I need to get the Chevelle running before I can think about getting one. Nothing worse than putting up a shiny new lift and not being able to drive the car up onto the ramps.

HOTFR8 - It's waaay overdue! She has been really patient waiting for me to find some time. But now she is demanding that time. I've never known that old girl to be temperamental, but I guess I pushed her to the limit. Poor thing.

JCQuick - That's it - I'm coming over with my chainsaw, problem solved! No, on second thought, let's wait for the temps to drop 10 or 20 degrees. If I got 10 lashes for all the neglected vehicles, there would be nothing left of me! :)

I foresee the first year after finishing this place being spent just getting everything running again. But I'm really looking forward to it.
 
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ARMADILLOS…

I had some little visitors the other day - 4 armadillos - so I took a little break from all the craziness in the Asylum to check them out.

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Armadillos are strange looking creatures. I see them all the time (mostly dead along the road), but this time I got a real close-up view. It was interesting how they stuck together in a pack and kind of moved in a sweeping pattern across the yard looking for food. I also noticed they tried very hard to stay out of the sun. As soon as one would wander out into it, he/she would quickly turn around and head back into the shade. I tend to do the same thing on these hot days! :)

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They weren’t the least bit concerned with me. Maybe that semi-hard shell makes them feel invincible :dunno:

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Well now I know what’s been rooting up the dirt. It was these little guys looking for ants and grubs, I guess.

So the big question is - do they taste like chicken? :)
 
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Just be aware of those sharp claws on your visitors. I'm actually surprised that they would come that close to you. The ones we had digging under our patio would scamper away whenever we tried to get close.



Nice progress with the SS. :thumbup: Once she gets moved, she already gets burried in! Just make sure she has room to breathe!
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ARMADILLOS…

I had some little visitors the other day - 4 armadillos - so I took a little break from all the craziness in the Asylum to check them out.

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They weren’t the least bit concerned with me. Maybe that semi-hard shell makes them feel invincible :dunno:

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Well now I know what’s been rooting up the dirt. It was these little guys looking for ants and grubs, I guess.

So the big question is - do they taste like chicken? :)

Well, I've got standing orders to get rid of all of those that I find on the hunting lease. They tend to dig holes around any structure and the owner tends to trip in them (older lady). It's always an interesting day for me on the deer stand when I get three or four of them rooting around. ...not near as much fun for the armadillos....

Nope. They aren't invincible. ...and No I'm not gonna cook one. I hear that 'possum on the half shell carries leprosy. I don't think I want to take that chance. Shoot, the other critters around won't even eat them.
 

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I feel for those little guys. I too would head for cover in that sun.
My darn work computer is not allowing me to view pictures but I can only imagine the Chevelle wanting to be set free, all locked up in its cell and very little visitors.
Maybe you could let her out on good behavior.
 
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Wingnut65 - Those armadillo claws can be vicious :wtf:. Years ago, a coworker told me the story about him trying to capture one. The only thing he had handy was the soft top of his Isuzu Amigo, but he managed to snag and bag the little guy. He said he was simply amazed when this docile little animal turned into what he described as the Tasmanian Devil wrapped up in a sack. I was told the canvas top was completely shredded in a few seconds.

Yeah, it was kind of like a “sea of clutter” flowing around the Chevelle as I moved it back and forth. It probably would have made an interesting time lapse video watching the process from above. Luckily everything is on casters. My original plan was to drive her out, move everything from one side to the other, and then pull her back in on the other side.

mdbeck1 - Leprosy??? I guess I'm not going to touch them anymore, even with gloves on! For what you say, I bet they are the little pests that keep digging holes under the boat trailer tires. Something digs and digs until the tires are down in a hole and frame is sitting on the ground. Those little rascals.

HOTFR8 - I plan to start a new thread over in the Free Parking forum to tell about my vehicle restoration experiences while enjoying my time in this completed place. Look for a "Toys of the Asylum" (or similarly titled) thread soon. For the most part, I've been trying to keep this thread on topic because is serves as a great historical journal of the build. It's getting really long, and harder to find stuff now. Of course, there will always be a few diversions every now and then in the Asylum to talk about just to remind you guys that's it's not all work I'm doing. :)

akdiesel - Yeah, you were able to experience summertime heat in Florida - it can be pretty brutal. The Chevelle always looks at me with those sad eyes that say "What have I done to deserve being cooped up like this all the time?" She will have her day!
 

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I'm sure that Chevelle will get the same sort of attention to detail that the ASYLUM has received. It's sure to be a killer! Almost time to get greasy. AND, there should be no ladders involved in that project:).
 
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tinbender_66 - I hope the Chevelle turns out as good as you predict! I'm not sure of the exact direction I will go with the car yet. I want it reliable - something I would feel comfortable just hopping in and taking across the country. Heck, it made the trip from WI to FL without missing a beat not that long ago (that was a great trip, btw!). But it needs a little more TLC before I would attempt that again. I think it would be really cool for it to become my daily driver (when the bike is getting a rest, of course). I would also love to drive it home to WI again for one of my class reunions - everyone knows it as my high school car and the old memories would all come back.

I'm sure I will invest way more than it will ever be worth. But it doesn't matter - I don't ever plan to sell it anyway. I've done some bodywork, but I will leave that to the professionals. But I will enjoy every second of getting the mechanical bits exactly the way I want them.

And yes, no ladders is definitely a plus! :)

Omphaloskeptic - I haven't really noticed any deep holes around the trees themselves, but I'll have to take a closer look now that I know a little more about those guys (thanks for the link.)

HOTFR8 - Our short discussion here helped give me the little push I needed to start a little intro write-up today and pick out a few pictures for the upcoming thread. It may be a little while before I get it all together for posting on the GJ, however, but you have to start somewhere. Thanks for your support.
 
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VINYL ON THE REAR RAFTER (Part 1 of 4)…

This rafter was more of a challenge than the others. They all had some “milling” work needed to flatten the surfaces. The center rafter also had can lights installed. This rear one needed all that plus access to the chain D-rings above the jib crane.

When the jib crane was installed, I simply slung some chains over the top of the rafter and hoisted away.

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D-rings were installed early on in anticipation of crane servicing after the ceiling was finished.

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Here are a couple shots after the boards for the can lights were installed.

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Next, a little rough electrical was installed. The single gang box is for the “Night Light” circuit near the wall to illuminate signs and such.

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The bottom piece of vinyl went up for initial trimming, complete with cutouts for the can lights. It was then removed after some measurements were made.

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This is when I started treading into new territory.
 
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Innovation? Works of art? You must have stumbled into the wrong thread by mistake :). It's just little old shopnut here, locked up in his Asylum. (This craziness must be rubbing off on the readers!)

Thanks for following along Ody.
 
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VINYL ON THE REAR RAFTER (Part 2 of 4)…

I decided to stack a second piece of vinyl on the bottom and create a sliding panel to open and close three "windows" to the D-rings. A bit of planning (and lots of measuring) went into it and here are the two pieces in the various positions after cutting them out. It will make sense in a little bit if it looks a little strange.

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So the original bottom panel went back up, sporting its new D-ring cutouts.

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Next, the vinyl side panels were cut and mounted.

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I think there will be plenty of room to sling a chain through the D-rings and have them hang straight down from the rafter. First and most important, you will see a small 1/4" flange bent up on the left side of the opening. This keeps the leading edge of the movable piece from snagging on opening when sliding shut. Second, those little screws provide a positive stop to the sliding piece so I don’t have to guess at it. There is a about a 1/4” overlap on the pieces.

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VINYL ON THE REAR RAFTER (Part 3 of 4)…

And now for the moment of truth, as they say. The second bottom panel was installed and here is a three slide sequence showing the opening process.

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A shot looking down the rafter. The ribs of the vinyl actually help to keep things aligned.

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The plan is to be able to slide the panel and reach the closest D-ring opening while standing on the library ladder. For extreme lifting with the jib (like lifting something really heavy off of a trailer), I plan to install a safety chain down to the end of the crane I-beam for extra support. The other two D-ring openings will only be used for bring the crane down (but hopefully I never have to do that!) and I will bring the manlift out to reach them.

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Ok I glad you add'ed that last bit of info..because while I was reading it.. I wondering WHY ? lol
I'm guessing there are many who, even after reading some of my posts, are still left wondering the same thing (WHY?) :). I picked the name of this place for a reason - I will always have an excuse!
 
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VINYL ON THE REAR RAFTER (Part 4 of 4)…

Rounding out this project is the “Night Light” outlet on the rafter over by the wall. This circuit loops around the shop and is on a timer so it only comes on at predetermined nighttime hours. I can override it easily with a push of a switch.

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Here’s a shot from ground level with the D-ring doors closed up. I know my pictures are always kind of crappy, but even in person, it’s hard to tell there’s anything different on this rafter compared to the others.

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I’ll leave you with a few overall shots looking rearward in the shop. The first one is with both sets of lights a blazing.

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Even with all lights off, the white wall and ceiling brighten up the place fairly well.

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And one last shot with the crane swung out.

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I can hardly believe it, but the main bay walls and ceiling (from 10 feet and above) are completely done. Cool - another entire section I can check as "Done" on the Task List.
 
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TASK LIST UPDATE…

I’m happy to say, this is the last time you will see the “Front Main Bay”, “Front Storage Loft”, or the “Front Drum Covers” sections on this list.

THEY ARE FINISHED!!! :rocker:

But there are still a large number of small things to do. Luckily they are mostly down low where they can easily be reached, so the manlift may finally get a rest (and maybe some fresh paint).

With the fore mentioned items removed in the print-outs I made, I’m down to 2 measly pages of tasks. I taped the list on the corner of my white board so I’m reminded every time I walk by (like I could really ever forget this stuff).

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I have also updated the Index.

Link to prior Task List (Reply#2033)
Link to next Task List (Reply#2959)

ASYLUM Task List:

Front Main Bay (24x26’ area)
* **DONE** Rough framing for new clerestory windows (north) (south)
* **DONE** Rough framing for new fluorescent fixtures (north) (south)
* **DONE** Rough framing for ceiling vinyl (north) (south)
* **DONE** Rough framing at ceiling peak
* **DONE** Replace clerestory fiberglass panels with 4X sliding windows (north) (south)
* NOT NEEDED Add mounts for ceiling flag (north) (south) (Ceiling Flag not being re-installed)
* **DONE** Framing for speakers (north) (south)
* **DONE** Framing for vinyl trim (north) (south)
* NOT NEEDED Run Coax and Cat5 cable across south wall (Run in lower duct-way later)
* **DONE** Run speaker wire across south wall
* **DONE** Run air lines and switch wire to window openers (north) (south)
* **DONE** Insulate wall (north) (south)
* **DONE** Install wall vinyl (north) (south)
* **DONE** Install window jamb vinyl (north) (south)
* **DONE** Install window openers (north) (south)
* **DONE** Install stereo speakers (north shop A/V) (south apartment A/V)
* **DONE** Insulate ceiling (north rear) (south rear) (north front) (south front)
* **DONE** Install ceiling vinyl (north rear) (south rear) (north front) (south front)
* **DONE** Install 4X fluorescent fixtures (north) (south)
* **DONE** Cover up roof rafter gussets (rear) (middle) (front)
* **DONE** Design/Build center light fixture
* **DONE** Build ASYLUM sign
* **DONE** Cover up roof rafter beams (rear) (middle) (front)
* **DONE** Install final large diameter air line loop around main bay (east) (south) (west)

Front Storage Loft
* **DONE** Purchase plywood/lumber and find temp storage spot for it.
* **DONE** Add light-duty hoist system at ceiling peak to access loft.
* **DONE** Build temporary shelf above door drums (for library ladder attachment)
* **DONE** Reinforce headers above main garage doors
* **DONE** Extend front exterior façade down to add truss beam
* **DONE** Rough framing for floor to replace temporary shelf
* **DONE** Install exterior ceiling vinyl
* **DONE** Cut hole in wall above 12’ high doors
* **DONE** Install insulation in exterior ceiling
* **DONE** Install plywood sheathing for loft floor
* **DONE** Framing for lights and ceiling panels
* **DONE** Insulate loft ceiling
* **DONE** Install loft ceiling panels
* **DONE** Install 2X fluorescent fixtures for loft lighting
* **DONE** Insulate loft walls
* **DONE** Install loft wall panels
* **DONE** Replace siding on front exterior façade and move decorative shutter doors down
* **DONE** Install railing at loft edge
* **DONE** Install grab rail at loft edge
* **DONE** Install trim on plywood floor edge

Front Door Drum Covers
* **DONE** Move south door winch to center
* **DONE** Rough framing for door drum valance
* **DONE** Rough framing for fluorescent fixtures below door drums
* **NOT NEEDED** Install service access door between drums (using lift-out panels instead)
* **DONE** Install vinyl on door drum valance
* **DONE** Install 4X fluorescent fixtures in bottom of door drum valance

Crane
* STARTED Install cable carrier system for power cabling to hoist (mounted; needs power cords routed)
* STARTED Install hoist-mounted spotlight (controlled with wall switch) (needs power cord routed to it)
* Install crane-mounted power cable reel (???)
* Final leveling of crane beam

West Wall (with 3 roll-up doors)
* STARTED Design/build power drive system for doors (prototype functional)
* Install hose reel in permanent position
* Install industrial cord reel in permanent position
* Add fairlead panel at bottom of center box.
* Finish wall section between 10’ and 8’ door
* Finish wall section by mandoor.

Front Porch
* Install exterior siding on porch (above doors)
* Straighten edge trim on roof above porch
* Build side storage loft in front of apartment
* Install large yard lights and 3-way circuit

South Wall (adjacent to apartment)
* Design/Build shallow storage cabinet

Library Ladder
* **DONE** Paint brackets/hangers
* **DONE** Install L-Brackets inside walls (north) (front) (south)
* **DONE** Install hangers (north) (front) (south)
* **DONE** Bend and test fit rail sections
* **DONE** Build ladder trolley and try on rail system
* **DONE** Remove rails
* **DONE** Paint remaining rails yellow
* **DONE** Re-install rail
* Add lateral support rods and tight entire rail.
* Paint ladder trolley
* Modify ladder to store in retracted position

Electrical
* **DONE** Rearrange circuit breakers in main panel
* **DONE** Route final wiring to main bay lights (8X) (north) (south)
* STARTED Add “WEST WALL” GFI circuit for front wall outlets (MC cable routed across shop and breaker added)
* STARTED Add “MAIN LTS#2” light circuit for front fluorescent fixtures (4X) and front storage loft fluorescent fixtures (4X). (MC cable routed across shop and breaker added)
* STARTED Add branch on “Night Lights” circuit to front of shop for illuminating ASYLUM sign. (MC cable routed across shop and breaker added) (check - need to splice into J-box)
* STARTED Design/build front control panel (AFCP)
* Add wiring to AFCP for side porch lights (switch currently over by shop man-door)
* Add 3-way circuit for front yard lights (switched in apt and by shop man-door)
* STARTED Replace T12 fluorescent fixtures in side bay (2 of 8 replaced)

Auto Lifts
* Determine which Bend-Pak HD9 model suits my car storage needs
* Determine where to buy it from
* Pickup and install lift
* Install rope-light loop for general undercarriage illumination
* Determine which lift model suits my car renovation needs (MAX-JAX?)
* Determine where to buy it from
* Pickup and install lift

MISC Project List:
* **DONE** Build TV cabinet and power extending mount bracket
* Replace punctured ceiling panel by front loft
* Install final large diameter air line loop around main bay (through side bay)
* Add air line drops for auto lift and hose reels
* Build doors for front loft (Decide if actually needed ???)
* Rolling workbench – Add table support props and paint to match
* Install parking meters in front of exterior columns for collision avoidance.
* Lathe Cart – Build heavy duty version to dock in window nook
* Portable Air Tank – Convert spare 30gal compressor tank (with wheels) to function like one of those portable carry-around tanks.
* Design/Build C.U.P.O.L.A.
* Chevelle – Replace fuel line tubing
* Chevelle – Replace transmission cooler line tubing
* Chevelle – Replace heater core
* Corvette – Fix clogged A/C expansion valve (again!)

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