Pinch Me, it it real?

[motormitch]

The first ever motor was pulled in the shop and who would have thought, it came from an old boat instead of a car. The boat belongs to the guy who owns the electrical firm that did the power system. I ended up being friends with most of the major subs that helped build the shop and he needed a spot to pull a motor with a cracked block from a boat he picked up on the cheap so there you go. We had to use the fork lift because the hoist couldn't reach it. I have to say that an old used fork lift was one of the best tool buys I made building this shop. I use it all the time. Here is a pic.

 

[thetastelingers]

I'm here for the spider stories.

 

[motormitch]

I'm here for the spider stories.

As much as I am happy to hear my spider story amuses you, I hope not to have many more to share. I did have an encounter with a gigantic centipede Saturday, but it didn't end badly for me They creep me out, but I am not terrified of them like I am the eight legged demons. Eight legs is just enough to appear horrifying, but much more than that just reminds me of a catapillar.

 

[thetastelingers]

As much as I am happy to hear my spider story amuses you, I hope not to have many more to share. I did have an encounter with a gigantic centipede Saturday, but it didn't end badly for me They creep me out, but I am not terrified of them like I am the eight legged demons. Eight legs is just enough to appear horrifying, but much more than that just reminds me of a catapillar.

The way you told the story was very good. I was sorry to see that you got injured from it, but the story was great.

 

[motormitch]

Well, it is a little embarrassing. I was unloading a plastic building kit that I bought from Sam's club that was a floor display model. While I got a steal, this meant that I had to take it in pieces.

BTW..Someone will likely ask why I would need a plastic storage building when I have a nice new shop, so I will just say upfront that it was mean to be converted into an inside room for all of my buffing and polishing as well as my blast cabinet. These activities always generate a LOT of dust, etc. and will really dirty up a shop, so keeping it self contained is a good idea. However, it turned out to be a little too big, can't returned because of the crazy discount and will now serve as a outside junk shed.

Back to the injury. I was pulling a piece of the siding out of the back of the truck, gave it a little push and it spun around in the air hitting my shin with the edge.

But that isn't the real injury. The shin was just the beginning of my pain and suffering. We had JUST started installing security cameras the night before and unbeknownst to me, the whole incident was caught on film, including the "walk it off like a man" action. The problem with that is it seems my "walk it off like a man" is actually a "skip it off like a little girl" action. One of my close friends pulled the video off and put it on his Facebook page before I could delete it. I have been suffering mock-age and ridicule since then. My own wife even asked me if there was something I needed to tell her about my ****** orientation. Here exact words were,"it's OK honey if you need to get something off your chest because you are in the safety tree here and I will still love you. More like a good girlfriend probably, but still loved"

I don't know if this will work, but here is a link to the video on his facebook page so you can see the source of this mistreatment and feel my pain.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151835113784679&comment_id=27692173&offset=0&total_comments=6

Sorry if this doesn't work, but I have never embedded a link to someone's Facebook page before.

Anyway, I tried to explain that "walk it off" moves were very much like NFL touchdown celebration dances. Unique to the individual, designed to impress, full of flair and have nothing to do with ****** orientation. It seems to have fallen on deaf ears. I thought this was a kinder more gentler country these days. Sigh.....

This incident appears to pushed the name "The Blood-Shed" to the top of the list. I know that Garage Journal is full of creative talent so I would like to ask for suggestions on a logo, graphic, or something to make a sign.

 

[5mall5nail5]

Nice M roadster on the lift!

 

[motormitch]

Nice M roadster on the lift!

Thanks, it is a blast to drive on the track. I added sub-frame connectors, strut tower brace and camber adjusters to get more negative camber. I wish it had more power on the low end, but that's only because I grew up on torque monster big blocks. It really kicks in when you hit the high revs.

 

[5mall5nail5]

Thanks, it is a blast to drive on the track. I added sub-frame connectors, strut tower brace and camber adjusters to get more negative camber. I wish it had more power on the low end, but that's only because I grew up on torque monster big blocks. It really kicks in when you hit the high revs.

Yeah, they are fun though I prefer the coupes myself, the roadsters are more practical/fun on weekends. Is it an S52 or S54 car? I have a 700 hp 5 series myself and am an avid BMW enthusiast.

 

[motormitch]

Yeah, they are fun though I prefer the coupes myself, the roadsters are more practical/fun on weekends. Is it an S52 or S54 car? I have a 700 hp 5 series myself and am an avid BMW enthusiast.

I want to say it is a S52, but I know things changed mid-year in the 2000 model and I think you have to look the VIN up to be sure. Does that sound right? Is there an easy quick visual check?

 

[davey_darling]

Call it "the hangar", it's huge and the term hanger always evokes a bustle of different activity going on.

 

[motormitch]

Here is an interest piece that I picked for either restoration or just use around the shop to shop things I want to keep from humidity. It is an industrial/medical refrigerator unit from 1940. It was being used by an old man out in the backwoods of Texas to store welding rods in his shop. It hasn't been wired in or run for over 50 years. After a little cleaning, the unit is in amazing shape cosmetically. I thinking about using it to storage all of my various sanding supplies for auto body work and anything else I want to keep from humidity. Using old refrigerators for welding supply storage is an old farmers trick. Or....Maybe....try to get the sucker running. One hell of a shop refrigerator.

 

[NUTTSGT]

This incident appears to pushed the name "The Blood-Shed" to the top of the list. I know that Garage Journal is full of creative talent so I would like to ask for suggestions on a logo, graphic, or something to make a sign.

I think the "Blood Shed" is quite fitting.


Too bad the fridge doesn't work, that would be killer to use as it was originally intended.

 

[motormitch]

I think the "Blood Shed" is quite fitting.


Too bad the fridge doesn't work, that would be killer to use as it was originally intended.

I would love some thoughts on a logo or sign.......

 

[NUTTSGT]

Welcome to the Blood Shed.

If you're not bleeding, we can fix that !

 

[motormitch]

Well, it is a little embarrassing. I was unloading a plastic building kit that I bought from Sam's club that was a floor display model. While I got a steal, this meant that I had to take it in pieces.

BTW..Someone will likely ask why I would need a plastic storage building when I have a nice new shop, so I will just say upfront that it was mean to be converted into an inside room for all of my buffing and polishing as well as my blast cabinet. These activities always generate a LOT of dust, etc. and will really dirty up a shop, so keeping it self contained is a good idea. However, it turned out to be a little too big, can't returned because of the crazy discount and will now serve as a outside junk shed.

Back to the injury. I was pulling a piece of the siding out of the back of the truck, gave it a little push and it spun around in the air hitting my shin with the edge.

But that isn't the real injury. The shin was just the beginning of my pain and suffering. We had JUST started installing security cameras the night before and unbeknownst to me, the whole incident was caught on film, including the "walk it off like a man" action. The problem with that is it seems my "walk it off like a man" is actually a "skip it off like a little girl" action. One of my close friends pulled the video off and put it on his Facebook page before I could delete it. I have been suffering mock-age and ridicule since then. My own wife even asked me if there was something I needed to tell her about my ****** orientation. Here exact words were,"it's OK honey if you need to get something off your chest because you are in the safety tree here and I will still love you. More like a good girlfriend probably, but still loved"

I don't know if this will work, but here is a link to the video on his facebook page so you can see the source of this mistreatment and feel my pain.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151835113784679&comment_id=27692173&offset=0&total_comments=6

Sorry if this doesn't work, but I have never embedded a link to someone's Facebook page before.

Anyway, I tried to explain that "walk it off" moves were very much like NFL touchdown celebration dances. Unique to the individual, designed to impress, full of flair and have nothing to do with ****** orientation. It seems to have fallen on deaf ears. I thought this was a kinder more gentler country these days. Sigh.....

Due to my lack of understanding the operation of Facebook, I was unaware that folks couldn't see the video clip that is the source of my ridicule. My friend (not sure that is the appropriate word in this case) has decided to correct the situation in order that others may share in this video.

He uploaded this to youtube.

Sigh....

 

[howellusn]

LOL almost looks staged if I didn't know any better. You definitely got into it!

 

[motormitch]

LOL almost looks staged if I didn't know any better. You definitely got into it!

I wish it was staged. Look at the picture of my leg a few posts back.

 

[Todd.Brock]

Prancing aside, what type of security cameras do you use?

 

[motormitch]

Prancing aside, what type of security cameras do you use?

IPC-HFW3200S 2 Megapixel Bullet Camera.

I love them and will put two more on the inside of the shop so that my wife can peep in to see if a car or something is laying on top of me. That way she won't have to call all the time and get all freaked out if I don't answer the phone or text right away. The shop is 15 minutes from the house so she can't just yell. I know I sound like I am bitching, but it is a small a price to pay for having a killer shop to work in. They are overkill for indoor, but I know them and they have a great picture. I am using blue iris software on a lenovo desktop.

 

[Todd.Brock]

Thanks for info. The clear pic is what made me ask actually. Not a bad idea about the wife seeing if you're ok. Just learn where the limits of the camera are to practice your sweet dance moves!

 

[motormitch]

Thanks for info. The clear pic is what made me ask actually. Not a bad idea about the wife seeing if you're ok. Just learn where the limits of the camera are to practice your sweet dance moves!

There is a "hang out room" inside the shop that will be a camera-free zone where I can skip till my heart is complete!

BTW, I should post a newer video to show the full 1080P 30FPM because when I bought the full license for the Blue iris software, everything got clearly. might be my imagination, but when the evaluation watermark disappeared I would swear the picture got better.

 

[motormitch]

This weekend I tackled the bathroom. I installed a shower and mostly completed the finish out on it. I used a three piece fiberglass setup and them trimmed it out in diamond plate. I also built a half wall to separate the shower from the rest of the bathroom and I finished that out in corrugated metal panels. Here some pics.

 

[elwood58]

What is on that bike in place of the missing V twin ? Is that like a 250cc or something?

125cc.

 

[Foxxtrot]

I am more lurker than poster, but I had to say something after reading this entire thread.
Fantastic shop! You have a great way of telling the story as well. I am looking forward to seeing a few more of the rides you have in and out of there. The pickup caught my eye especially. 496SS? Thanks for sharing!

 

[motormitch]

I am more lurker than poster, but I had to say something after reading this entire thread.
Fantastic shop! You have a great way of telling the story as well. I am looking forward to seeing a few more of the rides you have in and out of there. The pickup caught my eye especially. 496SS? Thanks for sharing!

The 496SS was a stock 1990 454SS that has been stroked to 496CI and has a FAST fuel system installed. The stroker conversion is popular enough with the 454SS group that I was able to find a replacement for the 454SS logo on the bed that was 496SS in the exact size and color or the original.

Here are a couple of links to the engine compartment where I was testing out a new idea with my friend Ron for a lighting system I am considering building.

 

[motormitch]

As part of finishing off the bathroom, I wanted a vanity cabinet that fit the metal look in the rest of the room, so here is a cabinet I made with some spare doors from the metal line cabinets in the main shop, some particle board, metal backslash tiles and a sheet of diamond plate.

There is still a stripe of pressure treated lumber showing at the bottom, but that will get covered in diamond plate as soon as I pick up some more stock.

 

[motormitch]

I was starting to dig through the Snap-on tool box I bought and look what I found in one of the drawers. When I hold it, I hear circus music.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Bathroom looks great, paint scheme and the mix of Alum DP and corrugated tin. I do have one question though, the outlet near the sink, is that by chance on a GFCI breaker ?

 

[motormitch]

Bathroom looks great, paint scheme and the mix of Alum DP and corrugated tin. I do have one question though, the outlet near the sink, is that by chance on a GFCI breaker ?

What's that?


Just kidding. I believe so. According to my electrician. Why?

 

[NUTTSGT]

What's that?


Just kidding. I believe so. According to my electrician. Why?

I believe it's code but in my opinion since that outlet is so close to the sink, it might not be a bad idea since you a new build.

 

[motormitch]

I believe it's code but in my opinion since that outlet is so close to the sink, it might not be a bad idea since you a new build.

Fair enough and thanks for watching out for us. I think I am good to go.
Here is a close up of the plug.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Nice, I couldn't see that from the other picture. It's also nice to see a plug with color co-ordinated buttons.

 

[motormitch]

Nice, I couldn't see that from the other picture. It's also nice to see a plug with color co-ordinated buttons.

I believe it's code but in my opinion since that outlet is so close to the sink, it might not be a bad idea since you a new build.

Eric,

This little note exchange has compelled me to share a little about my personal relationship with Electricity (capitalized out of respect for my enemy) or also known by me as "jugo de diablo". While earlier in this thread I shared my sheer unadulterated terror of spiders, let me be clear. I do not FEAR electricity, it is just my sworn enemy much like Jerry Seinfeld and Newman.

It all started when I was 6 years old living in the Blue Ridge Mountains. I was a bare foot, happy and care free little hillbilly. No fears (I hadn't had my first vicious spider attack yet) and no worries. I had a first cousin name Melody who was 2 years older than me and who of course I worshiped. (this is the Blue Ridge we're talking about) Melody was pretty, smart, and funny, but also had quite a sadistic streak which I was unaware of at the time. One day while I was out following her around some of the rolling fields (cow pastures) we came upon a barbed wire fence. She looked at me and said "that's Clyde's electric fence he uses to keep the cows in". I asked exactly what was an electric fence? She replied "it's got electricity a-runnin though it and it'll hurt you if you touch it". "Wow, thanks for telling me before I touched" I replied. She then smiled sweetly at me and said the faithful words that set me on the path of eternal war with electricity, "yep, it hurts if you touch it, but it feels real good if you pee on it, go on and try it". I worshiped the very the ground she walked on and of course trusted her completely. I unzipped my jeans, took out my future pride and joy, aimed carefully (I could print or write my first name in snow so I had masterful control even at such an early age) and released a strong stream of urine on the electric fence.

What followed next is actually a little hard to use something as weak as words to describe. I immediately felt a nuclear explosion of pain deep in my little bag of tricks. I saw stars. I screamed. I lost balance and fell backward to the ground. I couldn't stop pee-ing so I was now spraying myself. I heard Melody yelling for our mothers who were preparng for a cook out and were outside. They came running so my mother found her little angle laying on the ground with his favorite tool hanging out, covered in pee and crying. My Aunt wrapped her arms around the little angel Melody and asked "are you OK baby?" My mother squinted her eyes and looked at me with an expression that I saw later on Clint Eastwood's face in the movie "the good, the bad and the ugly". She said to her sweet little boy, "what the hell is wrong with you, having your **** out in front of your cousin, you little pervert?" Next came, "I'm gonna go get your father and let him handle this one". I thought I couldn't possibly be in more pain, but now I knew a whole another level of hurt was coming my way.

To his credit, my father was a fair and just man who always wanted to make sure that a good flesh rendering was deserved before giving it so he took me aside and asked me what happened. I told him everything and looked at me for a minute with an odd expression on his face and then said, "listen up son, there's something not right about your cousin. I know she talked you into doing something so stupid. You need to be careful around her cause she is woman through and through and I can already see she like to mess with men, but you and I will talk about about that when you're older. I then asked the question burning in my mind, " you gonna give me a whooping?" He replied, "hell no boy, you just got shocked in your nut sack through your **** and I can't top that without crippling you for life, so we're just gonna consider that punishment enough."

I needed an outlet for all of my pain, shame, and anger. Melody was my dream angel so it just couldn't be her, my mom hadn't laid a finger on me, no hug either :-( and my Dad had just released for time already served. That left only one thing.....electricity. We declared war. I've had numerous battles with it over the years and some as shocking as this one (I couldn't help myself) but I'll share those later.

 

[merc66rkm]

great story!

 

[motormitch]

great story!

Thank you, it is sadly all true....

 

[JTH]

This whole build is amazing and excellent planning and attention to detail. But the stories you tell are the icing on the cake. I felt pain just reading the last one. Had a guy in Boy Scouts that managed to trip and fall on electric fence with a foot in a puddle. That was enough to keep me away from em. Thanks for sharing, it's what makes this site.

 

[motormitch]

Finished up the crown and base molding in the living area tonight in preparation for kitchen cabinet installs this weekend if all goes well. Here is a couple of pictures.

 

[motormitch]

Finished up the crown and base molding in the living area tonight in preparation for kitchen cabinet installs this weekend if all goes well. Here is a couple of pictures.

Just wrapped up the bathroom this morning. Still have to install washer/dryer and towel holders etc..

 

[NUTTSGT]

LMAO, loved the story.

 

[motormitch]

All of my kitchen cabinets from Ikea arrived yesterday and what a pile of Legos (is this the right plural for a group of Lego or is it just a pile of Lego?) 68 separate packages, all just for a small. simple, one wall kitchen. I was going to build them myself, but the price was just too good. I also like the way a lot of it just snaps together. Very clever.

However, when I was in the Ikea store, I had a small panic attack. After walking for a couple of hundred miles, I began to believe that I had actually died at the Blood-Shed due to something terrible like a visit from my old nemesis the tarantula-zilla and was now trapped in a strange level of hell. In this version of hell, you must walk this store forever and ever with each new area being of such interest to your wife you must stop and look. There are all of these demons dressed in horrifying yellow striped shirts running around everywhere. I actually found myself trying to find out where all the food was that I kept seeing on signs of as a survivalist strategy.

I am slowly making process with some drawers and cabinet bases assembled.