Above 1200 Sq/FT Garage Refurb®

[NUTTSGT]

I welded the top, and put a tack weld on each side. I bought it in the shop to fully weld it .



Next up, a couple of cross braces. I think I will use more rectangular tubing rather than the sq tubing.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I decided to use the wider tubing for the cross braces.



Got them welded on.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Cut some 1.5" flat bar to cap the ends of the tubing.


Welded shut. I left the bottom of the vertical pieces open at the bottom.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I think I'm done welding.



Time for a test fit.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I got it in primer yesterday and hoped to brush on some black today but the overtime fairy called me.

 

[NUTTSGT]

A day off work and this was a priority on the to-do list. Black paint.



Then I thought about another layer of protection for the top edges. I will need another can though.

 

[rharman]

Just a thought on rust prevention.... I got so tired of having to repaint the steel gates an handrails around my house. My wife wanted powder coating and, on top of that, she found a place that does "metalizing". They shoot molten zinc on the pieces and it embeds. We did that and then had them powder coated. It's been great for many years now.

I've had them do several pieces for my garage as well - like a grinder stand.

For example:

http://www.zincnation.com/

 

[NUTTSGT]

Great idea and I'm sure it works well but it's beyond what I want to spend on this project, money and time wise.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Since the roller stand likes to try to fold up when you move it backwards, I decided to make a small modification.

Drilled a hole with it fully extended.


Then put a pin in it.

 

[RickP]

Nice mod to your roller stand -- I'm definitely copying that!

 

[NUTTSGT]

Nice mod to your roller stand -- I'm definitely copying that!

Go ahead, I read about it in the the reviews online. I saw exactly what it was doing and had the pin already. Simply drill a hole.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Trying to get the Mustang ready for the weekend and been busy fighting whatever comes up next.
Oil changed

 

[NUTTSGT]

Next up, install a new RCI belt in the driver's side, swap the old belt to the passenger side.

New RCI belt.



Laying the old beside the new set the length.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Sorry, I was picking parts up and trying to post while waiting...

To get the side belts off, I have to unbolt the seats because of the factory bolts. It makes it a pain in the ****.



To resolve this, I picked up some new hardware. Grade 8. 7/16"-20 bolts and friends. $11 for this.


New belt in and seat rebolted in.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Time to install the rear end braces. Uh oh.

They are too long. Apparently, I cut the tube to length I needed and welded the threaded ends on. I didn't account for actual finished length.

Some how I totally forgot about this. I have the ends to fix it but never did.

 

[RickP]

I hate when that happens...

I always do stuff like that -- but I usually cut them too short!
At least you've already got the replacement tips on hand.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I hate when that happens...

I always do stuff like that -- but I usually cut them too short!
At least you've already got the replacement tips on hand.

Yeah, I think I knew about it at some point but a momentary lapse in remembrance ruled.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Yet, it kept happening. While it was on Jack stands, I checked out the anti-roll bar. I left myself a note (on the shop whiteboard) to check the bolts.

They were fine but a rod end wasn't.


So I placed an order with Summit that night and road tripped up in the morning when they opened.
Spare parts plus the one I need.

 

[NUTTSGT]

That was remedied and on to flush the coolant and I find a fuel fitting leaking. I thought I had tightened it up and was fine.

So I started looking and found a few things that needed corrected. So last night was a trip to Jeg's will call pick up at the warehouse.



Here's a look inside the lobby. .

 

[NUTTSGT]

Fortunately I live close enough that I can make the drive to either one or in some instances, both in one day.

Exhaust is on the car and next up is emptying the shop of a few items to hopefully sell at the track this weekend.

 

[XJSuperman]

I've been so Summit a couple times, but I didn't know Jegs was nearby as well. Pretty slick.

 

[jbmatth]

I'm surprised there isn't a place close to you that you can buy hardware by the pound. Last time I did that I think it was $3.99/lb with 1 lb minimum, I make sure I always get at least that much.

JB

 

[NUTTSGT]

I'm surprised there isn't a place close to you that you can buy hardware by the pound. Last time I did that I think it was $3.99/lb with 1 lb minimum, I make sure I always get at least that much.

JB

Oh, there is a place close by. I generally buy in bulk at TSC.

The issue was the type of fasteners. Those are Grade 8, which are more expensive than Grade 5 & Grade 2. Then factor in they are 7/16", not a huge seller and they are fine thread. So it becomes a little bit more of a "specialized" hardware than say just a coarse thread 1/2" Grade 8 bolt.

The local Ace hardware is not cheap. I'd guess they were 10% higher priced with the previous owner and then sold out to a local chain ownership. I think prices went up by another 10%.

However, they have a pretty good selection of specialty hardware, types, sizes and thread pitches. So if I need a certain item, I go there so I'm not chasing my tail.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I've been so Summit a couple times, but I didn't know Jegs was nearby as well. Pretty slick.

Jeg's main store us on 11th Avenue in Columbus, on the south side of the state fairgrounds and right off the 270 exit.

The warehouse is on 42 south coming out of Delaware. They have a will call pick up window. Call the 1-800 number, verify it is available for will call pick up and place the order. It's a 45 minute drive for me to go there and saves probably 15- 20 minutes of driving in Columbus traffic. . . accidents, trucks, construction and general ****** drivers.

Jeg's will call, 45 minutes
Jeg's main store, hour/5 minutes
Summit hour/15-20 minutes.

Jeg's mail order, 3-4 days
Summit mail order, next day or day after if in stock @Tallmage.

 

[Bob Heine]

Eric, probably a good thing I live in Florida. In that part of Ohio I'd be living in a half-finished hot rod inside a garage full of speed equipment.

 

[jbmatth]

Oh, there is a place close by. I generally buy in bulk at TSC.

The issue was the type of fasteners. Those are Grade 8, which are more expensive than Grade 5 & Grade 2. Then factor in they are 7/16", not a huge seller and they are fine thread. So it becomes a little bit more of a "specialized" hardware than say just a coarse thread 1/2" Grade 8 bolt.

The local Ace hardware is not cheap. I'd guess they were 10% higher priced with the previous owner and then sold out to a local chain ownership. I think prices went up by another 10%.

However, they have a pretty good selection of specialty hardware, types, sizes and thread pitches. So if I need a certain item, I go there so I'm not chasing my tail.

I feel pretty fortunate to have a TSC, Ace Hardware, and an Atwoods all in the town I work in but sadly all on the opposite side which means a 10 minute detour on the way home.

Ace seems to have the best selection and I can even buy individual taps/dies there in odd sizes up to about 3/4" but they don't sell fine thread Gr. 8 by the pound. Atwoods on the other hand will, it is nice to buy a 4" long 1/2"x20 Gr. 8 and spend less than $1. Definitely a nice selection for a relatively small town.

JB

 

[madison069]

Living on the west side of PA, I tend to get my order from summit in the next day delivery. I've always wanted to go to summit but I keep forgetting that I'm traveling close by or I'm in a hurry as it is.

Oh well, Summit has been getting a good chunk of my paycheck lately so they can ship it for free to me....

 

[NUTTSGT]

Eric, probably a good thing I live in Florida. In that part of Ohio I'd be living in a half-finished hot rod inside a garage full of speed equipment.

What's wrong with that ?

 

[NUTTSGT]

I feel pretty fortunate to have a TSC, Ace Hardware, and an Atwoods all in the town I work in but sadly all on the opposite side which means a 10 minute detour on the way home.

Ace seems to have the best selection and I can even buy individual taps/dies there in odd sizes up to about 3/4" but they don't sell fine thread Gr. 8 by the pound. Atwoods on the other hand will, it is nice to buy a 4" long 1/2"x20 Gr. 8 and spend less than $1. Definitely a nice selection for a relatively small town.

JB

I agree. You just have to know where and when to take advantage of the available resources.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Living on the west side of PA, I tend to get my order from summit in the next day delivery. I've always wanted to go to summit but I keep forgetting that I'm traveling close by or I'm in a hurry as it is.

Oh well, Summit has been getting a good chunk of my paycheck lately so they can ship it for free to me....

It's a nice store and if you plan the trip accordingly, I believe they do some car shows during the summer in the parking lot.

I usually hit 5 Guy's a few miles up the road when I go.

 

[NUTTSGT]

All that work I did to the Mustang paid off. I did get to the track and came home with the car in one piece. Granted I did have a few issues but I did get some better 60' times.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Since then, there's been a few projects going on in the shop.


Needed to make a tie down for the larger 2 Series. It'll go on like the little brother.



Got the plate cut, holes drilled and temporarily attached.



D-rings clamped on to check clearance with FEL


More on that later.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Then there's the chain hook for the bucket.



It's done but not mounted.

I put D-rings on it to strap it on the previously shown bucket mount.

Just not enough hours in the day or a full day to get anything done.

 

[NUTTSGT]

So one of the next projects was a mount for the 4 wheeler. Getting fuel at the track is a little pain as I had to strap the fuel jug on the front rack.

So I needed to remedy it.



Bent up some steel rod and broke out the welder again. Added some flat bar and muffler clamps. Tossed a crate in the center. I believe it spent a former life in the service of hauling moo juice.



Perfect for the fuel jug.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Been working on another project, which includes welding and had an issue. Well, actually 2. Last time I used the welder, it was acting funny, like it didn't want to find wire right.

The other was trying to battle with the fridge. That one about drove me nuts.

So as I continued on the current project, the welder got worse. I popped open the cover and started looking. I found an issue with the spool of wire.



Notice both sides are screwed up.

 

[NUTTSGT]

So I tried to run out the wire and get passed it. Inch by inch, foot by foot. Finally I said enough.


I bought a new spool of wire.

 

[NUTTSGT]

A few updated pictures. The first one is the front tie down, painted and bolted on.







This is the FEL bucket. Chain hook and the D-rings for tying it down on the previously shown bucket mount. The bucket skin is sandwiched by the hook plate and another plate on the inside of the bucket.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Next project was getting a new spool of wire and easily completed that task.

So I was back in business. I wanted to mount a tool box on this tractor as it had none. I thought about it for a while and came up with an idea... A .50 cal ammo can. Conveniently, I have one from my Marine Corps days.
So I started to mock it up.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I bent up some 5/16" rod for the sides.



Used the porta-band and SWAG table to make the back plate.

 

[NUTTSGT]

As work progressed, an issue began to arise again. I thought it was me till I got to looking.



This spool of wire is doing the same damn thing, tangling up. Is it me ? The previous spool ran great since I got the welder. I never had an issue making the bucket mount for the dump trailer.