HOTFR8
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Now the B & B idea appeals.
Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop
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Wokspaces above 1200 squarefeet.
Yes, Tom will have to start his own version of Boys Town if he's going to adopt all of us.
Hey Tom, Considered any FREE labour out of all these wanna be adopteds.
Not to mention sleeping quarters and showers Chris.
Boy, I leave the country for a couple of days and when I get back I find you guys get into alllllll kinds of mischief!
Chris, are we going to have company when I get home?!
Thomas
Chris, are we going to have company when I get home?!
Thomas
Sorry Thomas, but I'll be at work.
No rest for the wicked afterall.
HOTFR8
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Boy, I leave the country for a couple of days and when I get back I find you guys get into alllllll kinds of mischief!
Chris, are we going to have company when I get home?!
Thomas
markviii
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I hope no one is planning to pop in (I know you guys would at least have the courtesy to PM first, right?) because the guest rooms aren't ready, I don't have any food in the house and I'm too busy working on that all-important test! (and neglecting a couple framing jobs along with some other things)
Chris
Chris
HOTFR8
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MisteR Tee
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MisteR Tee I didn't know that so many thanks for passing it on, yes I glad to know. I'd have never guessed that's what they'd call it though, who would have thought.
Thomas
It's had several names over the years, Long Marston, Avon Park & now SCR. They actually have events going on most months from March onwards, some public track days as well as big weekend events. It's also host to the NSRA (UK) Hot Rod Drags & Nostalgia Nationals & whilst not up the standard of Santa Pod Raceway, the UK's premier & first permanent track, has a loyal following.
MisteR Tee
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Sorry about the "echo", my PC was playing up & just wouldn't load my reply up, so I foolishly clicked it again! Don't ya just hate it when that happens??
Sorry about the "echo", my PC was playing up & just wouldn't load my reply up, so I foolishly clicked it again! Don't ya just hate it when that happens??
All good information MisteR Tee thank you sir. In fact the way you presented it, it's twice as nice!
When I get back to the UK I'll try to send you a PM in advance and get any information you might have on what is happening around whatever part of the Kingdom I find myself. I suspect you'er rather well tuned in.Thomas
BTW, you can just edit your second, repeat post and delete it to remove it.
HOTFR8
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Sorry about the "echo", my PC was playing up & just wouldn't load my reply up, so I foolishly clicked it again! Don't ya just hate it when that happens??
Fixed it for you.
CrustyD3mon
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A nice impala that i fount....
HOTFR8
Banned
Did someone say open adoption day? I'm in..lol
Thomas and Chris, AKA mom and pops..
Open Day.......
I said open day Open Day, B&B, Drag strip?!! Count me in!!!!
Forget the test Chris!!
Yes forget the test.
markviii
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Must be the -op- that is common to adoption and open, though one is a short 'o' and the other a long 'o'. Understandable to a special ed teacher (me), but .... well, I think it's a case of all you anxiety-ridden future test takers. But, no one ever said the test was required - only if you want credit and a prize (and recognition and a feeling of pride once you get through it). Or you could take the test and not turn it in. Hmmmm...
Back on the job,
Chris
Back on the job,
Chris
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hobbitss
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Prize????
Take the test and Get TOOLS!!!!!
Maybe even treasures from the Tool Shed Archeological Dig.....
bluestripe67
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Thomas, I see a Pontiac in the shop. Could your assistant mechanic be driving that Bonneville from Bonneville? You are doing the usual neat and correct work on the '62. Love that color. Are the side mirrors GM or ? It's sad to see those other Impalas abused. Dennis
PS, I just noticed were on page "327" a very familiar number, isn't it?
DennisPS, I just noticed were on page "327" a very familiar number, isn't it?
... and this post number is the cubic capacity of a Bristol Bus
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Thomas...
PS, I just noticed were on page "327" a very familiar number, isn't it? Dennis
Interesting that you should mention that Dennis...
...327 with factory air '64 Impala SS...
...327 -no factory air- drag car '64 Impala SS...
...327 '62 Impala SS...
...327 '66 Chevy II...
...327 numbers matching '64 Impala drag car...
...327 from '64 Black Impala SS...
...327 spare L79 engine.
I really hadn't noticed it was page #327, why do you ask?
Thomas
W_A_Watson_II
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Makes me want to clean and re-assemble my 327.
Working most of today outside (109F - 42C heat index, hot. hot, hot!!) When I got home later I looked like something the cat had drug in.
I did want to get this on here so, continuing with Project OPC, Part II.
With the base now powder coated, the casters were bolted on.
The casters selected were Blickle, made in Germany. Any followers here from Germany? You guys make super fine casters! These are sealed ball bearings, so no grit from the saw will get into them, non-marking rubber. They're about 5" (125 mm) in diameter, with about 500 lbs (225 kg) weight capacity.
Two of them have foot activated brakes (easy on-easy off) installed in opposite corners to keep the saw from swinging around when in use.
With the base turned over, the ends of the bolts needed to be finished off.
What goes well with powder coat? The obvious solution to that is polished stainless steel nuts and washers of course!
As I'm sure you know, washers have two sides to them and one of those sides is always a finished side with rounded edges. That's the side that goes up and will be seen.
To prevent galling with stainless we should always use a dab as opposed to a blob of anti-seize on the threads.
The acorn nuts are then installed. On the inside bolt a regular nut was used since it's hidden inside the base of the saw and unseen. All the hardware is grade 8.
So the base is all ready for the saw. Because the saw weighs several hundred pounds, moving it onto the base by myself took some thought and a little effort.
If you're fortunate enough to have a John Deere (or any tractor with a bucket for that matter) this isn't so difficult.
Some ratchet straps...
...around the saw and attached to the bucket and...
...it was placed on its new base with nary a mark or scratch to that nice powder coating. Actually I just used the bucket and loader as a stationary frame that the saw was suspended from. The tractor wasn't even running during the move. I used the ratchet straps to slowly lift the saw up. That allowed me to creep it up and still have a hand on the saw to steady it. With two people I'd probably use the tractor hydraulics to lift it, but by myself I thought it best to be right with the saw since I wasn't sure about its balance point. Once it was over the new base, I did let the bucket down, which you can do without the tractor running; gravity takes charge.
It rolls effortlessly on the new base and the large, wide casters don't dent up the tile floor.
The orange powder coat is almost an exact match for the factory trim.
Because the factory base tapers...
...there is some side clearance on the new base.
Overall though I think it's fine.
It adds some "Bling" perhaps to the fab room. I think it would have Mr. Johnson's approval, seen parked between his floor press and cast iron bench.
That project is now done and I have a couple more projects in progress that I'm presently working on. I'm starting to formalize my thoughts on the next big shop project, a "Portable Dirty Room" or PDR. Check back to see that one take shape.
BTW Joe, I am still working on the tool shed from time to time. I haven't forgotten!
Hot, Sweaty, Sore and Tired Thomas
Hello,
My name is Stan, I am from Germany and my english is not so good. but google helps
I can understand a lot, but do not write well.Adrian showed your beautiful workshop:
http://adrian.kochs-online.net/2012/12/05/johnsons-welding-and-repairs/
Since December, I have read all the pages.
now I have a few questions:
where is the thermal insulation of Mortonbuilding?
why only old people come into your garage?
I built a small garage:
But the next garage I build as your Johnson's Welding and Repairs
this is the best workshop I have ever seen ... finally I have something for you:
a MTD tractor for snow shoveling
he would no longer drive, the belts was old
but now he is back
Stan
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mdkingsley
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Really great thread, it is cool to see all the stuff you have found in there. As well as the cool cars.
PlekVis
Member
@thomas, in addition to the cool 327 pics:
did you know the chevy 327 was also used on this side of the ocean?
opel diplomat 5.4 (I just love those cars)
did you know the chevy 327 was also used on this side of the ocean?
opel diplomat 5.4 (I just love those cars)
markviii
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Page 97 (post #1921) has been updated to 38 countries, with Rothammel's first post. Nice garage, Stan!. Thanks for posting. We don't have "old" people around our place. We have 'Living History". They're the ones to have around when you really want to know what a piece of equipment or trim is. Actually, they're "Living Encyclopedia's" and they're so willing to share their knowledge which is irreplaceable. They've got 30 years on us and we'll never catch up!
Chris
Chris
Hey Lou, did ya hear that! You've become "Living History."
Ya no lie, I don't know if I should congratulate you or make arrangements for a prolonged stay at "The Home" if you know what I mean. I'm sure she meant well and all, but geeze, makes you sound positively, well.........old! 
Youthful Thomas (don't let the gray hair fool you
)HOTFR8
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Youthful Thomas (don't let the gray hair fool you
The grey hair fools no one as we all know that has come from all those wanna be adoptees you have stressing you out.........
.Omphaloskeptic
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Hey Thomas, didn't they give you the title of SENIOR pilot; oh wait, maybe it's SENOR pilot since you spend a lot of time in South America. (heh-heh)
Another thought.... with over two million visitors to this thread, it might qualify Thomas as 'Living History' already; so many people learning so much by just 'Inter-visiting' with the 'Old Man' at his virtual shop! lol
Another thought.... with over two million visitors to this thread, it might qualify Thomas as 'Living History' already; so many people learning so much by just 'Inter-visiting' with the 'Old Man' at his virtual shop! lol
Hello,
My name is Stan, I am from Germany and my english is not so good. but google helps
Adrian showed your beautiful workshop:
http://adrian.kochs-online.net/2012/12/05/johnsons-welding-and-repairs/
Since December, I have read all the pages.
now I have a few questions:
where is the thermal insulation of Mortonbuilding?
why only old people come into your garage?
I built a small garage:
But the next garage I build as your Johnson's Welding and Repairs
finally I have something for you:
a MTD tractor for snow shoveling
he would no longer drive, the belts was old
but now he is back
Stan
Hello there Stan and many thanks for your kind words and posting your pictures. Nice job on the garage, making the most of what space you have.
Did you recycle the bricks from the wall you tore down and use them in the new wall? Also congratulations on bringing the MTD tractor back to life. Makes you feel great doesn't it and you've had a lot of snow to shovel with it this year.To answer your questions on the thermal insulation in the Morton building. The floor has...
...styrofoam under the concrete, the interior used Morton's "Energy Performer Package":
http://www.mortonbuildings.com/Energy_Performer_Insulation_System.aspx
with 6" (15.24 cm) thick, uncompressed fiberglass wall blankets rated at R-19 that span the walls from post to post with no seams in the blankets creating continuous, uninterrupted wall insulation. In addition to that...
... I had the building wrapped in Tyvek as a wind break to cut down on wind infiltration.
Both of the overhead garage doors...
...use injected urethane foam for R-19 insulation.
In the attic space overhead, there is blown in, chopped fiberglass 18" (45.72 cm) thick with an approximate R-40 value. The building is extremely economical to heat, even with 16' (4.87 m) high ceilings and stays cool inside during the warm summer months.
Thanks again Stan for posting in and I sure do like Blickle casters. Sehr gut!
Oh and one thing more Stan. I see from your avatar you have an assistant in the garage like me only my assistant has gray hair and whiskers and yours..............well your doesn't.
Thomas
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markviii
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paigej - glad you caught up! You took some detours on the way, but covering about 10 pages/day got you here. Welcome to the vortex.
"Old" is only a state of mind.... (chronologically, he'll never catch up to me).
Omphaloskeptic - I like that new addition ( inter-visiting ) to our dictionary.
Thanks!
Chris
"Old" is only a state of mind.... (chronologically, he'll never catch up to me).
Omphaloskeptic - I like that new addition ( inter-visiting ) to our dictionary.
Thanks!
Chris
Omphaloskeptic
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Markviii, your welcome!
It's men (and women) who freely share their knowledge and experience in this forum that makes it so great to visit. We viewers get the benefit of their 'Web-wisdom' by 'Inter-visiting' with the 'Old Man' at his virtual shop. I liken it to spending time sitting around the old 'Ben Franklin' stove at the General Store of long ago and sharing tall tales, jokes, jibes, general knowledge, and life's experience with each other.
It's men (and women) who freely share their knowledge and experience in this forum that makes it so great to visit. We viewers get the benefit of their 'Web-wisdom' by 'Inter-visiting' with the 'Old Man' at his virtual shop. I liken it to spending time sitting around the old 'Ben Franklin' stove at the General Store of long ago and sharing tall tales, jokes, jibes, general knowledge, and life's experience with each other.
markviii
Well-known member
"Saga" sounds a bit "down". "Odyssey " captures the essence better IMHO.
We prefer sitting around a Rumford fireplace ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumford_fireplace ) in our world, though have great reverence for Ben Franklin. But Omphaloskeptic has captured the essence of what has happened on this thread. It's kind of how our life always seems to go, though.
Chris
We prefer sitting around a Rumford fireplace ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumford_fireplace ) in our world, though have great reverence for Ben Franklin. But Omphaloskeptic has captured the essence of what has happened on this thread. It's kind of how our life always seems to go, though.
Chris
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Hello there Stan and many thanks for your kind words and posting your pictures. Nice job on the garage, making the most of what space you have.
To answer your questions on the thermal insulation in the Morton building. The floor has...
...styrofoam under the concrete, the interior used Morton's "Energy Performer Package":
http://www.mortonbuildings.com/Energy_Performer_Insulation_System.aspx
with 6" (15.24 cm) thick, uncompressed fiberglass wall blankets rated at R-19 that span the walls from post to post with no seams in the blankets creating continuous, uninterrupted wall insulation. In addition to that...
... I had the building wrapped in Tyvek as a wind break to cut down on wind infiltration.
Both of the overhead garage doors...
...use injected urethane foam for R-19 insulation.
In the attic space overhead, there is blown in, chopped fiberglass 18" (45.72 cm) thick with an approximate R-40 value. The building is extremely economical to heat, even with 16' (4.87 m) high ceilings and stays cool inside during the warm summer months.
Thanks again Stan for posting in and I sure do like Blickle casters. Sehr gut!
Oh and one thing more Stan. I see from your avatar you have an assistant in the garage like me only my assistant has gray hair and whiskers and yours..............well your doesn't.
Thomas
Hello Thomas,
Thanks for your photos and details.
the Morton system is simple and cool - but something is not allowed in Germany
yes, I washed the bricks.
the old brick must have no salt
have the stones salt, then the plaster does not stick
this wall is 100years old and it does not look nice
I have to fix it again
We have a lot of snow. too much snow for my coupe:
my assistant is sweet and hardworking:
I have the best wife in the world
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Thomas nice job on the saw dolly. As always.
Stan nice job!
Stan nice job!
Hi Mitchell and welcome to the neighborhood. It's an interesting thread with so many different people contributing various bits of informative material it has a lot to offer I think. The cars are the root of it all though. More to come.
Thomas
No I didn't know they had small block Chevys in them. No wonder they're such great cars. If they don't get better milage there than they do here in the States, operating a 327 in Europe would be kind of pricey wouldn't it? Thanks PlekVis.
Thomas
The grey hair fools no one as we all know that has come from all those wanna be adoptees you have stressing you out.........
What's with all the stressed out "Old Man" stuff?
Does this look like the face of a stressed out "Old Man"? Rather it's that of a cool, calm, collected, youthful fellow in complete control of the situation. Clearly when rewiring this Impala he knew where every wire and plug goes.
(I still think they sent us an extra purple wire and gee whiz, I didn't think I'd have to modify those plugs to get them to fit and what's that spare hangy down thing for anyway? Sheesh!) 
Thomas