Above 1200 Sq/FT Finally build my, long needed, shop

[Michael B.]

My new year is off to a good start. I was blessed with a roadside pickup of a lazy boy couch for the office. I have also been moving more of my “man stuff”, out of the Queens she shed (aka the house).

 

[captain14]

It’s starting to get the feel of a “penalty box”. Do you have a fridge and microwave yet?

 

[Michael B.]

It’s starting to get the feel of a “penalty box”. Do you have a fridge and microwave yet?

Capt I do have a fridge, I do not have a microwave.

My daughter was visiting on Christmas Day, when we visited the shop for her to see my progress, she asked me this question “So does mom know you’re moving out?”

 

[Ford52PU]

Very nice job on the shop!! Sure hope the highway does not happen.

 

[Homebody]

Just found your thread and like an old ******* - I flipped through pages just looking at the pictures.
What a great property, barn, vehicles, craftsmanship, and idea's!! You've nailed everything so far!

I'll be hanging around for awhile for sure.

 

[Michael B.]

Very nice job on the shop!! Sure hope the highway does not happen.

Thank you sir. There should be a public meeting this month. We will have more information after that.

Just found your thread and like an old ******* - I flipped through pages just looking at the pictures.
What a great property, barn, vehicles, craftsmanship, and idea's!! You've nailed everything so far!

I'll be hanging around for awhile for sure.

Thanks! It’s certainly not perfect, but considering 99% of the interior work was done single handed, it turned out pretty good.

 

[goldtang]

like wise I just found the tread look great well done , just curious you have a couple of South Australian number plates on you tool box , I live over the boarder in in the West Australia

 

[Michael B.]

like wise I just found the tread look great well done , just curious you have a couple of South Australian number plates on you tool box , I live over the boarder in in the West Australia

Thanks mate! My HJ45 came from SA. One plate was on it when I purchased it. The other plate a friend bought for me after I finished the rebuild of my truck. BTW during the rebuild I changed the 45 from RHD to LHD.

 

[goldtang]

cheers mate , do You know the full history, it has done quite a few sea miles

 

[Michael B.]

cheers mate , do You know the full history, it has done quite a few sea miles

Sorry, I don’t. I know it was originally imported to the Massachusetts area (the northeast section of the US). I bought it from the second owner state side.

Cheers

 

[goldtang]

Sorry, I don’t. I know it was originally imported to the Massachusetts area (the northeast section of the US). I bought it from the second owner state side.

Cheers

Thanks , no problem just another car mystery for the books , we have come across cars or part off cars in Australia and were baffled how they got here

cheers

 

[Michael B.]

New wheels for the S arrived today.
The color is SBC, shiny black chrome.

 

[Michael B.]

I moved a pair of bookshelves into the office today.

 

[jbrentd]

Nice choice! The RPF1 is one of my favorite wheels. I'm always looking for a set of FB marketplace.

Office is looking nice too! That will be a nice doghouse for you...lol.

 

[Michael B.]

I bought a parts lot from marketplace about 3 weeks ago. They finally arrived today. It was a 238 lbs pallet of new and used 55’-56’ GMC parts, truck delivered to my work. He only showed two boxes in the add. There were 8 boxes in total with a number of loose parts shrink wrapped to the boxes.

I have done this before with varying results. Sometimes you get a great deal and sometimes you barely break even. This time I think I did very well. I won’t bore you guys with the details, but the crown jewel of the lot is an original 56’ clock. I have never seen one in person before today and now I own one

 

[Michael B.]

Today was a good day! I finally have my new tires and wheels mounted and installed on the S.

A couple of before pictures and then some afters.

 

[rd65]

Little roadsters are so fun to drive. How do you like the Conti's? Those are summer tires correct? I will drive the Miata in the winter if it isnt raining too hard and when there isn't a lot of brine down on the roads.

 

[Michael B.]

Little roadsters are so fun to drive. How do you like the Conti's? Those are summer tires correct? I will drive the Miata in the winter if it isnt raining too hard and when there isn't a lot of brine down on the roads.

I really do enjoy the S. This my second one. The other tires were Continentals also and I liked them. I put a few hundred miles on them before swapping them out. I have only put a few miles on these new tires and they are different. They have a much stiffer sidewall and are sticky. I hope they’re not just summer tires, the S is my daily.

 

[jpinkerton]

@Michael B. Long time viewer, and finally made a GJ account. I just read through your build thread and enjoyed the journey! We relocated to HSV July of 2022 with the intent of settling for a while, which means I finally get the chance to build a shop. Neighborhood constraints led to me putting up a 24x36 building (brick to match the house) with a 10x20 covered patio. I am on the West side of Huntsville, south of Town Madison and directly out Gate 7 of the Arsenal.

- Joe

 

[Michael B.]

Thanks Joe. I’m over in the Chase/Mooresmill area. We have been here since 96’. The area has really changed a lot since then. Maybe when it gets a little warmer we can get together in person.

 

[jpinkerton]

Thanks Joe. I’m over in the Chase/Mooresmill area. We have been here since 96’. The area has really changed a lot since then. Maybe when it gets a little warmer we can get together in person.

I can only imagine watching the area build up over the past 2+ decades. Things have changed rapidly in just our short time. I have the privilege of hunting some private land just North of you in Hazel Green. I am always up for meeting liked minded folks, and better yet, lending a hand where capable.

The brick went on my building the past two days, so I am getting close to being able to take over and start working on the inside.

 

[Michael B.]

@jpinkerton thats good news on the brick. It sounds like the “fun” is about to start. I am usually here all weekend except Sunday morning. I will PM you my contact information.

 

[Toolfool]

I can only imagine watching the area build up over the past 2+ decades. Things have changed rapidly in just our short time. I have the privilege of hunting some private land just North of you in Hazel Green. I am always up for meeting liked minded folks, and better yet, lending a hand where capable.

The brick went on my building the past two days, so I am getting close to being able to take over and start working on the inside.

You need to start a thread with pictures.

 

[68400BIRD]

The new rims really look nice on the car.

 

[Michael B.]

The new rims really look nice on the car.

Thanks! Everyone (except me) liked the old rims. But they all like the new ones better.

 

[Michael B.]

Today after giving the S a quick tuneup and bath, I turned my attention to the the GMC. Since the 56’ is no longer insured, I have decided to use those body parts for alignment and measurements. The rusty cab has a body mount that has succumbed to cancer, so didn’t want to trust any measurements made with it. But before scrapping the cab , I needed the roof for patch material.

 

[Michael B.]

Last weekend I repaired the front cross member that I notched when I was test fitting the 6bt.

 

[Michael B.]

Today was a very busy. A fellow cruiser head came over early with his sons 2014 Silverado that needed a starter. About 45 mins later the job was come complete. I really like my lift? Then I awoke my HJ45 Land Cruiser from its winter slumber and drove it to the south end of town for a LC club “wrench” meeting. After returning home, I finished the demolition of the rusty cab.

 

[dan1554]

Very nice space. Hdj81 owner here and about to start on my own shop. I hope it comes out half as nice!

 

[Michael B.]

Very nice space. Hdj81 owner here and about to start on my own shop. I hope it comes out half as nice!

Thanks Dan. Good luck with your shop. How about a picture of your 81?

 

[dan1554]

Sure thing! Can't wait to be able to put it on a 2-post.

 

[Michael B.]

@dan1554 Thanks for sharing, nice looking rig!

 

[rzims]

Just read/skimmed through your thread - what an awesome looking space! Love the LC as well.

 

[Michael B.]

@rzims Thank you sir!

 

[Michael B.]

Today I skinned the donor roof panel. If you look closely at the black roof it has a large flat spot. At some point in time a sunroof had been installed and later it was removed. The patch job is awful from the inside. I think they used a stick welder to install the patch

 

[Michael B.]

@dan1554 are you on the Mud forum?

 

[dan1554]

@dan1554 are you on the Mud forum?

I am, under the same handle. You?

 

[Michael B.]

I am, under the same handle. You?

I am and my mud handle is also the same.

 

[dan1554]

Looking through your build thread in my spare time. Also got introduced to the garage section over there... I should be working!

 

[Michael B.]

Getting started on disassembling the GMC.