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Raceshop / barn update

RedRacer74

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Haven't gotten much done all summer and now I am back at it.

Just started to finally hang the Craftline Cabinets.
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Just had some curtains made out of a car related print material and I will fabricate curtain rods so as to keep prying eye's out while I am not there. For now its cardboard in the window. This side is built into a hill so the windows at ground level and you could look in.
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I just installed some FRP panels in the corner so the metal debri from the drill press I am getting will to stain the walls up and will make for easy cleaning.
Here's a picture of some of the pallet racking I got for free. Just had to sand it down because of some rust and paint it back. It is working out nicely for the tons of wheels and tires we have to store for the racecars.
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I have a tubing bender coming and that will get installed as soon as it arrives. we have to add a few bars to the car on the lift as it is changing classes.
I just added the outlet for the Mig in front of the lift and there will be a cabinet on the wall just for weding supplies.
Scored some Polk Audio speakers on E Bay and the whole building is wired for sound. It sounds better than my home system !!! Now there's a surprise right ??
On the Tool / Crash cart is the box for the TV bracket that is now installed also over the workbench providing the much needed Speed Channel .

The vote is still out on what to do with the floors. I am currently using some roll roofing material under the lift and it works great. Price was right too..... FREE ! A little brake clean and its spottless. I have cut pieces for under the cars/ motorcycle to catch leaks like 83 Harley and the 65 mustang with the two piece rear main seal.
 
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DynoDave

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Nice job RedRacer. Those upgrades will sure come in handy while prepping the race car for next season.
 

k5ryannc

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i also have the pallet shelving in my shop
i have 3 racks that are 12foot tall and 10foot long and 4foot deep with 2 shelves a piece on them.
i was able to get pretty much all my floor space back but putting everything up
enjoy

and nice shop!!! i need a lift bad
 

RARE-ASC

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nice lift what are the specs on that baby my next purchace for my shop is a lift not sure if i am doing a drive on or a post style
 
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RedRacer74

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http://www.americanautomotiveequipment.com/pages/831606/index.htm

The AmericanProducts Model TP9A is designed to meet your low ceiling needs. With it's unique arm configuration, the TP9A will function as a symmetric or an asymmetric lift. Plus, mounting hardware and truck adapters are free!

Specifications

Capacity 9000 lb
Lifting speed 45 seconds
Power pack 110v or 220v
Lifting height 72" - 82"
Width Overall 134"
Width between posts 110"
Height overall 111"
Price - $1599.00

You can buy direct from where they ship from its a place called Tuxedo Junction down in Texas. I can't find the number anymore. Many of these lifts are just tagged with the companies name and are the same. This lift has good hydraulics and I have used it to work on my dually ( 7200lbs) It also made a motor swap on my turbo SRT-4 a breeze ( the most difficult swap I have ever done , lots of electronics and vaccum lines)

Had Jim Downey from Rhode Island Tool install it for $400. The best money I spent.
 

RARE-ASC

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thanks for info i may go one step up my clearance is right at 12 on the dot and need to find a local installer to make sure it is done 100% right.
 

krooser

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RARE-ASC said:
thanks for info i may go one step up my clearance is right at 12 on the dot and need to find a local installer to make sure it is done 100% right.
A lift is pretty simple to install yourself...EZ and saves $$$...all you need is a hammer drill and some anchors....
 
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