jon72vega
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Bob,
You did a nice job on the lubester!
Your collection of vintage gas station items is very cool!
You did a nice job on the lubester!
Your collection of vintage gas station items is very cool!
2 Sluggo's Garage
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It’s not too bad to do the occasional trimming but yes I’m going to landscape and edge a section next to the building where they all sit to just have one straight edge to mow next to. Currently they all sit on individual cement patio blocks so not in the dirt directly.
While we are making work for Sluggo (aka rmalkow2) () I was thinking an awning would be nice for weather/UV protection.
Looks great sluggo!
Thanks for commenting here Marty. All these pieces are located on the North side of the building so they don’t get a lot of direct sun but they do get rained on and snow in winter. So far they are holding up well so we’ll see hope many years they last before needing another freshen up.
Bob
TimeWarpF100
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Cool! be nice to see ford power tho! LOLToday was clear and sunny so I took the opportunity to check all fluids in the hot rod and back it out of the garage for a short test drive around the neighborhood. Hoping for more warm sunny days to come so I can venture out further with it.
And it got a quick “wash” as well. Which means I went over it with some spray detailer and a microfiber. Can’t really wash this thing wo a wipe down is all it gets.
Another little garage tool project finished last week. A stump for pounding sheet metal projects. I don’t remember what kind of tree this was but I got this section from a friend a couple years ago. Dished out the top and lag bolted the bottom to an old odd wheel I had for a more sturdy base. Then it got multiple coats of boiled linseed oil to preserve the wood. I also filled my leather bag to fit on top when needed for a softer support order the metal. Should be a useful tool in the future and other than the leather bag purchase it was all made from free and left over pieces around the house.
don long
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So Bob
That lubester is a fitting piece for your collection. A tip on painting if you would like one.
The first coat of paint should be a light dry coat. I like to give it about 15 minutes to dry up a bit so it can help hold the next coat without running. The second coat goes on a little thicker by slowing down my gun speed I move back a couple more inches from the project for the second coat. Let it dry again for 15 to 20 minutes then give the job the final wet coat to get the deep shine if that is what you want. Just my 2 cents
I really like those decals. That tree stump will be a handy tool. I've never used a bag but would like to try one some day
That lubester is a fitting piece for your collection. A tip on painting if you would like one.
The first coat of paint should be a light dry coat. I like to give it about 15 minutes to dry up a bit so it can help hold the next coat without running. The second coat goes on a little thicker by slowing down my gun speed I move back a couple more inches from the project for the second coat. Let it dry again for 15 to 20 minutes then give the job the final wet coat to get the deep shine if that is what you want. Just my 2 cents
I really like those decals. That tree stump will be a handy tool. I've never used a bag but would like to try one some day
xtremek
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I wonder if Cherry would work for the same purpose.
racer-john
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What do you use and where do you get it? Please.
Thanks Don, Painting tips from an expert like you are always welcome. Actually I almost duplicated your suggestions but by accident to be honest. My initial fear of causing runs made me move faster on the first couple coats and used a little more air than necessary so those coats came out drier. I also waited about 15 - 20 minutes between coats especially since this is Rustoleum enamel. I finally got braver on the last coat and slowed down like you said to get it wetter and shiny.
My next paint project will be a large storage cabinet so more practice of technique to come. I was fun in the end and rewarding to see the finished product. I see why you enjoy doing your restorations.
I have not used the leather bag yet but should work good for softer metal like sheet aluminum.
Bob
Finally ordered a 4 post lift for the barn shop and it came in so I drove down to Indianapolis which saved me some shipping cost by picking it up will call. Took a day of driving to get it but avoided any freight terminal middle man. They loaded me up quick and I dragged it home.
Been assembling every day a little since last Friday. It’s an Atlas Garage Pro 8000. Yes, sorry, its from China and while the materials seem good the instructions are the usual useless bunch of pages with wrong info, poor explanation and not enough pictures ar diagrams. Thanks to YouTube University and some folks who have suffered before me I was able to learn a lot from some pretty good videos and then make sense of the instruction book.
Finally got it working tonight and still need to level it and make some adjustments tomorrow but I had to see if it would lift a car. Decided to start small and lift my Mini Cooper as the first test.
Hopefully tomorrow I’ll try something heavier………………….
Been assembling every day a little since last Friday. It’s an Atlas Garage Pro 8000. Yes, sorry, its from China and while the materials seem good the instructions are the usual useless bunch of pages with wrong info, poor explanation and not enough pictures ar diagrams. Thanks to YouTube University and some folks who have suffered before me I was able to learn a lot from some pretty good videos and then make sense of the instruction book.
Finally got it working tonight and still need to level it and make some adjustments tomorrow but I had to see if it would lift a car. Decided to start small and lift my Mini Cooper as the first test.
Hopefully tomorrow I’ll try something heavier………………….
TimeWarpF100
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Did it struggle with the mini?Finally ordered a 4 post lift for the barn shop and it came in so I drove down to Indianapolis which saved me some shipping cost by picking it up will call. Took a day of driving to get it but avoided any freight terminal middle man. They loaded me up quick and I dragged it home.
Been assembling every day a little since last Friday. It’s an Atlas Garage Pro 8000. Yes, sorry, its from China and while the materials seem good the instructions are the usual useless bunch of pages with wrong info, poor explanation and not enough pictures ar diagrams. Thanks to YouTube University and some folks who have suffered before me I was able to learn a lot from some pretty good videos and then make sense of the instruction book.
Finally got it working tonight and still need to level it and make some adjustments tomorrow but I had to see if it would lift a car. Decided to start small and lift my Mini Cooper as the first test.
Hopefully tomorrow I’ll try something heavier………………….
jon72vega
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That's great getting the lift!
I'm jealous!
I'm jealous!
xtremek
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Jon, we know where to go when we need to do some underbody work on our cars. What brand of refreshments do Jon and I need to bring, Bob?
Did it struggle with the mini?
It did fine with the weight of the Mini. And then I sprinkled a little growth dust on it and it became full size again. Shazam!!! Still went up and down as expected. All I can say this far is stop making all the same excuses I have over the years and get one of these guys.
The next test will be a larger and heavier car needing some service.
Xtremek, unfortunately lift time is booked pretty solid for the near future but I could possibly fit you in if needed. No cold snacks required, my fridge is stocked.
TimeWarpF100
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Did the mini grow or the hoist got smaller?It did fine with the weight of the Mini. And then I sprinkled a little growth dust on it and it became full size again. Shazam!!! Still went up and down as expected. All I can say this far is stop making all the same excuses I have over the years and get one of these guys.
The next test will be a larger and heavier car needing some service.
Xtremek, unfortunately lift time is booked pretty solid for the near future but I could possibly fit you in if needed. No cold snacks required, my fridge is stocked.
Strouty
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You need to be careful, loading all the weight on one side could cause a serious problem, next time you should put another one on the other side to avoid the risks.
Looks great, I bet your back has already been thanking you.
Looks great, I bet your back has already been thanking you.
Luckily neither the small Mini or the big one weigh very much. But point noted.You need to be careful, loading all the weight on one side could cause a serious problem, next time you should put another one on the other side to avoid the risks.
Looks great, I bet your back has already been thanking you.
Today I put another car on there and sat comfortably on my low shop stool and welded a bracket and did some rust encapsulation. So refreshing to sit up straight and look right at what I was working on instead of trying to hold my head up while laying on the ground. I can only kick myself for waiting so long to buy this lift. My back definitely thanked me.
Bob
xtremek
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How tall are the shop walls?
My wall height is 10’. While I would have liked them taller, at the time I purchased the barn kit it was a matter of overall building size and budget available. But it is high enough to allow me to put any of my cars or hot rod projects up high enough to work under them. This lift is the standard height Atlas Lift but they also make an extended height version of this model which I did not opt to buy since I could not really use the height anyway. This should allow me to also store one vehicle up and sneak one other underneath as needed.
Strouty
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Double parking!
Got a couple new tools for the shop and work around the lift. I went shopping on that jungle web site and picked out two of these tall screw jacks. Very useful as an extra hand when holding up heavy parts or just as an added safety lock point. So many to choose from online but these looked well built and they seem to be after arriving. They include a bearing between the screw handle and the main shaft for each turning the screw adjustment under load. Slim design but pretty heavy steel.
Also a re-purposed tool for use with the lift. I’ve had this nice steel roll around cabinet for a long time but was being underutilized as simple storage and not really providing enough value for the space it takes up. I was thinking maybe it had to go but then needed a platform to raise my drain pan up close to the rear diff and relaized this thing works great. So I think I’ll keep it for now as a mobile work station that fits under a lifted vehicle, with plenty of room for an oil drain pan or as a tool/work surface.
Plus I’ve now added all my loose jack stands, wheel chocks, dollies and such to the shelves inside. I was always chasing those around the shop so this will provide a consistent place to store them. (Provided I put them back there.)
Also a re-purposed tool for use with the lift. I’ve had this nice steel roll around cabinet for a long time but was being underutilized as simple storage and not really providing enough value for the space it takes up. I was thinking maybe it had to go but then needed a platform to raise my drain pan up close to the rear diff and relaized this thing works great. So I think I’ll keep it for now as a mobile work station that fits under a lifted vehicle, with plenty of room for an oil drain pan or as a tool/work surface.
Plus I’ve now added all my loose jack stands, wheel chocks, dollies and such to the shelves inside. I was always chasing those around the shop so this will provide a consistent place to store them. (Provided I put them back there.)
I also accomplished one more safety requirement on the salt interceptor yesterday. Good thing I re-read the list of requirements because the stock plastic wedge type battery hold down is not sufficient for racing at Bonneville. So I got the old CAD computer fired up (cardboard, sharpie and scissors) and made a pattern for a steel bracket that bolts to an existing engine compartment bracket and the rad support. Some scrap steel was cut and bent up, a spritz of black paint and bolted in. Hopefully this will pass tech when the time comes.
xtremek
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Battery hold down looks good. I wish I could find a storage spot for my jack stands. One of my biggest, most consistent messes in the shop.
Thanks.
Same here on the jack stands. I’ve always admired other shops that have a good hanging system or storage place for jack stands and I never have that extra space so they are always scattered around. Hopefully keeping them on one cabinet will be a good solution. Time will tell. I at least feel good about using it for something more useful than storing junk.
Bob Heine
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I store five jackstands under the '72 Corvette so I always know where they are -- four holding up the car and one holding up the transmission while the crossmember is on vacation.
don long
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I have 2 sets of 4 stands one larger set and one normal set. I found a good spot under one of those benches along my tool wall.
I don't use them often but they were sure handy working on the Foster freeze sign in the spray booth.
I don't use them often but they were sure handy working on the Foster freeze sign in the spray booth.
That’s a good out from under foot storage place and, you can get at them when needed.I have 2 sets of 4 stands one larger set and one normal set. I found a good spot under one of those benches along my tool wall.
I don't use them often but they were sure handy working on the Foster freeze sign in the spray booth.
don long
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You don't trust the locks on the lift? Or is that just the storage place for your tall screw jack?
It’s that time of year again, Speed Week
The Boogie Van is packed and the trailer is packed with fun and necessities for the salt flats. And I’m doing final packing of all essential clothing for Bonneville.
The trip west starts tomorrow and its shaping up to be a week if very good courses, very high speeds and lots of racing. Pictures will follow in upcoming posts.
Utah here we come.
See you on the Salt!!!!!
Bob
The Boogie Van is packed and the trailer is packed with fun and necessities for the salt flats. And I’m doing final packing of all essential clothing for Bonneville.
The trip west starts tomorrow and its shaping up to be a week if very good courses, very high speeds and lots of racing. Pictures will follow in upcoming posts.
Utah here we come.
See you on the Salt!!!!!
Bob
jon72vega
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Bob,It’s that time of year again, Speed Week
The Boogie Van is packed and the trailer is packed with fun and necessities for the salt flats. And I’m doing final packing of all essential clothing for Bonneville.
The trip west starts tomorrow and its shaping up to be a week if very good courses, very high speeds and lots of racing. Pictures will follow in upcoming posts.
Utah here we come.
See you on the Salt!!!!!
Bob
Hope you have a safe trip, and have FUN!
ShadowRuleZ
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Enjoy and safe travels!
xtremek
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I'm totally jealous. Have fun.
racer-john
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Lurking for news from the Salt Flats.