Above 1200 Sq/FT Harley Jim's place

[harley jim]

We both agreed on the frost white but we are still (discussing) interior color. She wants a bench seat and purple color, I want 6 way power buckets and a console in oxblood red. We'll see

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[mybigwarwagon]

So a bench seat and purple it is.

 

[xtremek]

^x2

 

[harley jim]

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[drivesitfar]

my advice to you sir is buy the seats you like and put them in a corner so when you are ready to install seats you can say:

"honey will these work or should we spend a few months looking for ones you like better"

in any case it sounds like you've got a lot of work to do the FRANKENTRUCK before you get to the interior.

nice welding job as per usual the neighbor's old frame!!

enjoy your day as I'm sure you will.

 

[harley jim]

Drives
I like you advice, it's always spot on.
I bought these about four years ago on speculation, they are low back 6 way power w/lumbar out of a 2004ish Lincoln Navigator. They will do for mock up, wink, wink.


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[harley jim]

Ok the Chevelle frame went to powder coat today so on to the next project.

The neighbor with the Chevelle gave me this well tank.

It came from Mills Lupton company in Chattanooga. My dear friend Fred Luptons (RIP) Grandfather was one of the two men that went to Atlanta and bought the bottling rights to CocaCola and opened Dixie bottling. They had there hands in lots of things.

Took all of the fittings out.

Cut the top off.


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[harley jim]

Then I found this wheel Barrow rim in the stock pile out back.

I chucked it up in the vise and split it in half.

Then I ground the weld seam down.

The remainder of the other half came out and I finished cleaning the remaining piece.

Cleaned up nice.

Eventually I will weld the two pieces together.


Then it will get welded to the tank.
Get ready Kay here it comes.


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[PelicanPines]

I'm sorry... I re-read this page... are we making a Fred Flinstone wheel barrel wheel? Uhm... tank sized?

 

[Jeff Ivers]

That looks like it is going to be quite a lamp. What will be the base? Are you planning on a petroliana themed globe?

 

[harley jim]

This one is going to be a rendition of a diesel pump

I have this globe on order for this pump

These are at the sandblaster

This globe is on order for that one it will be gasoline

This will be out there somewhere

As will this one also

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[harley jim]

Sorry pines, didnt mean to throw you a curve ball.
Thanks for stopping by Jeff yes all petrolina

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[PelicanPines]

Ahhhhh... Ok... I can't remember long term projects... by long term... I kind of mean 3 days.

Thanks.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Jim, can't wait.

 

[drivesitfar]

I knew you had a plan!!

I'm actually getting the popcorn popper ready so i'll be able to sit and watch the show of the new FRANKENTRUCK you are planning to put together.

I was also wondering what you were doing with the tank and wheelbarrow rim and i'm sure it will look great when it's done.

good luck too cause we all need a little or in my case A LOT.

cheers

 

[harley jim]

I got a good start on the volunteer job today. The floor had me worried but once we got the laminate flooring removed the rot was contained to less than a 4'x 8' sheet of 3/4" plywood. A neighbor gave me a sheet a couple of weeks ago and it worked perfect.

Here is where we started.

Laminate removed

Tearing out the rot.

46" x 60" hole

In the doorway we found a bad spot

Plywood installed

We got most of the underlayment installed before I ran out of gas and my back locked up on me.
We are going to try to get the vinyl down tomorrow.

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[harley jim]

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[Unruh]

Jim, you need to slow down, you are making us all look bad!

I know how you feel about being worried about what lies under the top level of flooring. When we moved into our place, the tub upstairs was leaking and I knew I had a project on my hands. It ended up being about half of the bathroom floor being bad, it was a ton of work, but not as bad as I was thinking.

 

[shortykorte]

Great repurpose of the tank. Great that y’all are able to help someone out with the floor repair.


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[xtremek]

What Unruh said. Got a lot done in a day.

 

[harley jim]

Thanks guys,
I got some help from my other bil (pickle) and Pat, Kayla, and Heather are painting.
The floor and underlayment are finished. The girls are painting the ceiling while pickle and me take a break then we are going to install the vinyl flooring before we go home tonight.

The floor is good

Pat in her natural habit.

Getting closer

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[PelicanPines]

When youre done... send the crew to Jersey... I need a few rooms painted... oh and some drywall repaired after I fix the drain that's leaking.

 

[harley jim]

Some of the residents at the ark of Cleveland (Donations accepted)
The Ark is a no kill shelter for small dogs and cats most of them were surrendered by there elderly owners who couldn't care for them anymore.

Chico

Toffee, Bear, Choco.

Pirate

Soot

Midnight, and Velvet

Sylvester

Pirate had to have two pics, he is a mess.

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[harley jim]

Pines
You need to come get these guys

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[Jayman17]

Your bil's nickname is one of the better ones I've heard. Any story on how he got that nickname?

Jay

 

[harley jim]

Danny Picklesimer
He never had chance

He is the best guy in the world. Would drive across country to bring you a drink of water.

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[harley jim]

We are into day three of the overhaul. The floor is done and the walls are painted

Pat spent too long on the ladder again

Lots of white paint

Pickle cleaning paint off of the floor

The new cabinets will be here about 1:00 tomorrow. We should finish the project by Monday.

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[drivesitfar]

I'm losing tract of all that you have going on. is that the wet corner of the basement (or was it in the garage/shop) or a living space you are spiffing up?

keeping busy I see and doing a great job too.

have a great weekend!!

 

[harley jim]

This is a volunteer job we are doing for a local animal shelter. Scroll back a few spots and see the residents.
The Ark of Cleveland takes animals that there elderly owners can no longer care for.
I should be back to my place around the middle of next week.


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[drivesitfar]

Dang it I was reading too quick. I thought all those cute critters were yours. speaking of that I can't recall if you have any or how many so do you have any of your own? with as many friends and neighbors that you have around you hardly need a pet to keep you company.

cheers

 

[harley jim]

The Granddaughter has Hefe, they live with us, he is a hoot, he tries to protect the girls from me. He has little dog syndrome.
Mason is 135 lb German shepherd that lives next door, he is my buddy.
We really dont have time for a pet with all that we have going on it wouldn't be fair to the pet.

Hefe travels well so he is on the console of what ever truck is leaving.
Pronounced Hef-e

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[don long]

Drives
I like you advice, it's always spot on.
I bought these about four years ago on speculation, they are low back 6 way power w/lumbar out of a 2004ish Lincoln Navigator. They will do for mock up, wink, wink.


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Jim
I have those same seats sitting up above my bathroom waiting on the C.O.E. to need them.

 

[don long]

After posting the last post I finished reading your adventures. you sure stay busy helping others. Very giving of you.
Those residents you are working for are the lucky ones. I have a soft spot for the furry critters too.

 

[shortykorte]

Looking good. Does H&P Remodeling hire out?


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[jerry1]

Very nice build ��

 

[Jayman17]

Haha, the nickname makes perfect sense now. Nice work on that kitchen.

Jay

 

[harley jim]

Thanks guys, Don just paying it back or forward, not sure, thanks.
Shorty, NO.
We got the cabinets installed today,

These guys dont play around

They have this jack, it was made in Florida.

The one on the ladder is Mike that's Kayla's Dad, the other one is Butch that's Kayla's papaw.

One set

The other end of the room

Very nice install

So far Butch and I have covered everything, it hasn't cost them a dime.

Chico is the oldest resident at the Ark, while Pat and I were working tonight the phone rang and the answering machine picked up and a lady wants to adopt him so she is coming in next week and if Chico wants to leave with her he can, if he dosnt want to go out the door with her, she cant have him. Sounds crazy but that's how it works.

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[cbacres]

Jim, how great of you guys to help out on the shelter, such a worthwhile cause!

Glad to see you’re using quality equipment from Florida.

Everything looks great.

 

[drivesitfar]

great work and it looks fantastic too.

you guys and your good Karma sounds like it's also helping the pets get adopted too.

forwards or backwards you guys are doing a great thing so thanks from me (us) here on the sidelines watching.

 

[xtremek]

DANG!!!!!! You guys work fast.