Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop

[HCNDM]

Thomas, Chris,

Congratulations on five hundred pages, ten thousand posts and having water and power all hooked up around the same time.

The house is looking beautiful!

Regards,

Niels


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[KST1]

"Funny how all that worked out."

Nice work HOTFR8!

-Derek

 

[stillp]

Next milestone is 5 million views...

Pete

 

[Dan_RN]

I realize this is an old thread, but WOW what an awesome space and history!

 

[HOTFR8]

I realize this is an old thread, but WOW what an awesome space and history!

It may be an old topic but the fact it is still ongoing and is updated some times daily is the big thing about it all.

 

[gordyy]

Totally awesome progress on everything Thomas and Chris great to see the progress on getting water and power to the house. Makes everything about building go faster and easier with those two biggies checked off!

And a big congratulations on the milestones here on Garage Journal..

 

[rjcsandiego]

Just don't get Lou tired out.I need him fresh and peppy for Lime Rock. P.S. The house looks great!

 

[charlief1]

I'm just glad that Chris got the top post on the 500th page and Thomas got post 10000.

 

[SiGmA_X]

Thomas, great progress! Thank you for keeping us updated as you work your tail off on the house, it is great to watch from afar.

 

[BBChevro]

Thomas,

After dealing with a SPAMMER I noted the number of your post in this topic and that was the end of page 500 as well.

Also noted > 4,670,858 views as I post this.



Funny how all that worked out.

Nice work Simon, it's now as it should be.

 

[Nealio]

Beautiully done!

 

[BB767]

10,000 Posts

Wow Simon, that was an unexpected but pleasant surprise when I woke up this morning. Many thanks for being right on the ball. You truly are a Super Moderator!

More House Details:

Here's a look at those powder coated lintels in use.



These are the lintels after I had Rick powder coat them.



This is a lintel over the top of one of the patio doors. You need the metal to carry the weight of the brick over the top of a doorway or window.



They're incorporated right into the course work.



The next row of bricks...



...gets laid right on top of the lintel.



That's what it looks like finished. Later I'll caulk all around the windows and lintels. By powder coating the metal I'll never have to worry about painting that thin strip of metal which would be a real Payne in the A$$. ( I've been waiting a looooong time to use that phrase! )



Here's a window complete with a limestone sill in place. It still needs to be caulked though.



I think it's the sum of all these little details that make a project stand out. I'm very satisfied with the progress we're making. This project, while quite large and complex, is turning out much as I'd hoped it would. Thanks to all of you for your continued interest. I'm enjoying sharing it with you here and for some, sharing it in person.

Thomas

 

[BB767]

Lou Bingham

Just don't get Lou tired out.I need him fresh and peppy for Lime Rock. P.S. The house looks great!

Oops, you might be too late telling me that Rolland. He's been at the house site every day helping all the time. Chris and I were a little worried that he was working too hard but he's rather insistent as you can well imagine.



He's a trooper!

All of the various work crews are going to miss him terribly when he heads out next week as will Chris and I. We've all really enjoy having him around. He's part of the family!

Thomas

 

[bp460]

What do you plan to use for caulking? I just used Vulkem 116 polyurethane sealant for the exterior of my house and am quite pleased.

-Brad

 

[Vernmotor]

Thomas,

After dealing with a SPAMMER I noted the number of your post in this topic and that was the end of page 500 as well.

Also noted > 4,670,858 views as I post this.



Funny how all that worked out.

am gald to see that fixed!!

 

[oberst]

Re: Lou Bingham

What a hoot! It's Gus's little brother! Where in the world do you get 1/2 scale mud and snow tires?

 

[Lyndon]

Thomas

Online magazine "New Atlas" (used to be Gizmag), has put out today a fantastic article about the week at Bonneville, along with a link to the 186 pictures they have published.

You can read it here :

http://newatlas.com/2016-bonneville-speed-week/45023/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=156402cafa-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-156402cafa-91434073

There's a spot there where you can link to the pictures. You and the guys are probably in a few of them.

Lyndon
Thought you'd appreciate it....

 

[PLOWJEEP]

Fantastic idea powder coating the lintels. At first I thought it was over the top. Now that I see it in practice, I can appreciate it virtues. Any chance seeing some details of the machanicals? You are 100% correct the little details make the difference. Thanks, Brian

 

[rixtrix1]

Thomas

Online magazine "New Atlas" (used to be Gizmag), has put out today a fantastic article about the week at Bonneville, along with a link to the 186 pictures they have published.

You can read it here :

http://newatlas.com/2016-bonneville-speed-week/45023/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=156402cafa-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-156402cafa-91434073

There's a spot there where you can link to the pictures. You and the guys are probably in a few of them.

Lyndon
Thought you'd appreciate it....

Thanks for the link, Lyndon. Awesome! Didn't see Thomas, tho, haha.

Windows look great with the limestone and brick.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Truly a "good plan coming together"!

Congratulations on 10,000!

P.S. I would not be on this forum had I been smart enough to notice there were over 480 pages on this thread when I started reading it. I would never have tackled a 480 page thread and was new to GJ. I followed a link looking for information on my Rotary lift. After a few pages reading I was sucked in and am truly glad to be here, thanks to Thomas and Chris.

 

[BB767]

What do you plan to use for caulking? I just used Vulkem 116 polyurethane sealant for the exterior of my house and am quite pleased.

-Brad

Brad, I honestly haven't looked into what type of caulking I'll use as yet. I'll research Vulkem 116 and see if that's suitable. Many thanks for the info.

Thomas

Online magazine "New Atlas" (used to be Gizmag), has put out today a fantastic article about the week at Bonneville, along with a link to the 186 pictures they have published.....

Thanks Lyndon for the link. I took a brief look and it all looks great. Several of those pictures were taken within an arms length of where we were standing.



I took over 400 pictures myself and need to spend a little time sorting through them. This is Danny Thompson at the starting line just before he left to set his record @ 400+ mph.

Fantastic idea powder coating the lintels. At first I thought it was over the top. Now that I see it in practice, I can appreciate it virtues. Any chance seeing some details of the machanicals? You are 100% correct the little details make the difference. Thanks, Brian

Thanks Brian for understanding. I usually use powder coating where it makes sense to do so. I've done a few more items that I'll detail later. I'll show all the mechanicals when there's enough of them to show. Right now we're finishing up all the radiant floor tubing.



Here's the power meter installed, does that count as mechanical? I have 400 Amp service to the house.



This is a small detail you might find of interest. On the bottoms of all the sills there's a saw cut that acts as an anti-drip channel. If the sill wasn't installed with the proper slope or it's windy, this channel prevents water from running back under the sill and potentially getting inside the wall.



That's the upper windows on the south wall. Below them is the sun shade roof just installed. On the long side of the triangle is where those window lintels were used.



That small roof will get copper flashing before it's shingled. In summer it shades the lower windows form direct sun and it also serves to strengthen that tall south wall.

There's more still to come, promise.

Thomas

 

[C_F]

P.S. I would not be on this forum had I been smart enough to notice there were over 480 pages on this thread when I started reading it. I would never have tackled a 480 page thread and was new to GJ. I followed a link looking for information on my Rotary lift. After a few pages reading I was sucked in and am truly glad to be here, thanks to Thomas and Chris.

I feel much the same, as I'm sure many followers of this thread feel. This thread ***** you in! Yet, there is a certain peacefulness about being sucked in, that makes you want to keep clicking the next page button, because it all is so fantastic!
Yes? No? For me, it was.

 

[stillp]

I usually use powder coating where it makes sense to do so.

Really? I'd never have guessed.

 

[dpljmurphy]

I feel much the same, as I'm sure many followers of this thread feel. This thread ***** you in! Yet, there is a certain peacefulness about being sucked in, that makes you want to keep clicking the next page button, because it all is so fantastic!
Yes? No? For me, it was.

Yes, for me too, very much look forward to my weekly read, more often if I need a pick me up. COTU helps keep me centered. Congrats on the milestones, looking forward to the next 10,000 posts. Cheers, David

 

[BarneyJ]

OMG! That's a really great job, guys!

 

[nitro crew chief]

I am Tom's former neighbor, and I have made a few trips out to check the building progress and things just keep moving forward out there. I did a small trip around the house the other day, but I am a little slow, as I recover from having my meniscus removed from my left knee. I had to get out of the house, I can only sit for so long, I can't wait to go back to work. I lurk here more then I post, but I always know I can make a short trip out and check the progress. I miss having Tom as my neighbor, but we still make occasional visits to keep in touch.

 

[markviii]

Howdy former neighbor nitro crew chief! I don't look at it as "former" at all. What's .8 of a mile between friends after all? It gives your knee some exercise! One of our new closer neighbor wanted to put up bleachers and collect donations to supplement his retirement LOL, but it was too muddy and in the way of heavy equipment. We have lots of visitors, though, and enjoy them - as long as they understand that Tom can't really stop work every time someone shows up. (and I'm not always around to be the tour guide because I've got plenty to do with our apartments, the car show I just completed and many other things)

I'm glad some many find their "lurking" here to be a peaceful respite from their life. We feel that way about being out here, too.

Chris

 

[Sweet Old Bill]

Miss Chris,

At the risk of providing yet more material for "The Terrible Traumatic Test"; you can not just leave it at: the car show just completed. Hopefully there are photos and most certainly details. Were you judging? Were you an Exhibitor? As you know, this site attracts people who enjoy all things connected to the COTU.

I do hope that you had a grand time at the car show.

 

[BB767]

Miss Chris,

At the risk of providing yet more material for "The Terrible Traumatic Test"; you can not just leave it at: the car show just completed. Hopefully there are photos and most certainly details. Were you judging? Were you an Exhibitor? As you know, this site attracts people who enjoy all things connected to the COTU.

I do hope that you had a grand time at the car show.

Something you might not know, but my charming and always delightful Miss Chris has been Madam President of our local car club for a few years now. I'll let her expand on our car show. Sorry fellows, but she's already taken!!!!!

Sadly I missed the show this year. Instead of enjoying all those beautiful cars and a certain cute gal at the car club booth , I took one for the team. This is what I was doing...







It's been a long time in the making with a lot of thought about just how to set that limestone trim with getting anyone hurt or damaging the stone...



...but we got 'er done!

Chris's lucky husband, Thomas

 

[HOTFR8]

I've heard the Car Club President has been busy. I hope she had time to take a few photos to share with us of the event.

 

[oldschoolbob]

Damn, those guys are good!

 

[SiGmA_X]

How is the limestone secured to the structure? I am impressed, that looks like a serious undertaking. Then again, when am I not impressed with this thread!

 

[markviii]

If you google Illini Collector Car Club - ICCC , you should get our website with over 170 pictures of the show. (Sorry, I can't easily highlight the link) Or find it on Facebook under the same name. Cars must be titled 25 years or older to participate in the show. We featured Orphan cars this year and got some real surprises. Our $10 entry fee is a direct donation to Cunningham Children's Home in Urbana.

I'm busiest on show day because I oversee registration and the entire show and show field (with help from some very able club volunteers at registration, parking, door prize and trophy tables and counting ballots) from about 7am to 3:30pm. We usually get 100+ vehicles with more than 1/2 not pre-registered - they wait to make sure the weather will be okay. Only 6 vehicles were trailered this year. Participants came from IN, Chicago and St Louis areas, and many of the surrounding towns within 75 mile radius.

Luckily, the wife of our treasurer is a popular DJ who does a wonderful job (volunteer) announcing the trophy winners and generally making announcements throughout the show. There are no judges other than the spectators who wander the show and submit their 1 favorite for Best of Show and the owners of the participating cars who vote for Best 1st, 2nd, 3rd in the 8 different classes. You might get a glimpse of me presenting a trophy or two, but normally I'm moving too fast for the camera!

Our club photographer provides his service free to the club, photographing all our tours/events, sometimes with a drone. He's a very active member of our club. Before the field is released, he provides each participant/car with an 8 x 10 photo taken at the entry point of the show. He's also the official photographer for Sturgis, events at many universities, Bloomington Gold this year, and many other events nationwide.

It was a fun show! After a very busy and hot day, I was ready for a shower and looking forward to dinner with the volunteers at a sponsor's restaurant. Tom was working on setting stone at the house, so he was AWOL for the show and dinner. There's always next year!

Chris

P.S. I'm sure I had an easier job than Tom and the stone masons. Those vertical pieces are about 800lbs each! The smaller top pieces are about 300lbs each. I wouldn't have been much help.

 

[HOTFR8]

http://www.illinicollectorcarclub.com/ Is this it ?

 

[Grizz1963]

That front door frame really is a very big marking point in this build.
I always see certain progress points as the anchors and to me this certainly is one of them.

Your team Thomas, really is moving the earth, your pace continues to amaze me.

Looking forward to getting up there with Dennis in October if we get all our logistics sorted out. I still need to get to Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma in he two weeks to see friends.

 

[markviii]

Yes, that's the website. The link to Facebook and the pictures is on the left under the Roadmap title.

Chris

 

[markviii]

Hey, Grizz1963. We certainly look forward to seeing you in October. It's less than "a hop skip and a jump" from where you'll be stateside. Ask Sweet Old Bill - he's done the trip all the way from CA to IN. It's on the way from OK and KS to IL. Honest!

You'll regret not stopping by the COTU if you're on this side of the pond! Guaranteed!

Chris

 

[Grizz1963]

Hey, Grizz1963. We certainly look forward to seeing you in October. It's less than "a hop skip and a jump" from where you'll be stateside. Ask Sweet Old Bill - he's done the trip all the way from CA to IN. It's on the way from OK and KS to IL. Honest!

You'll regret not stopping by the COTU if you're on this side of the pond! Guaranteed!

Chris

Hallo Chris,

Thank you for the reply and confirmation that the kettle will be on.

I suspect Dennis will make sure we do the run up to you.

I may still be jet lagged at the time, but hey......


Coffee fixes all ills.


Rian.

 

[BB767]

Limestone Door Trim

How is the limestone secured to the structure? I am impressed, that looks like a serious undertaking. Then again, when am I not impressed with this thread!

To begin setting the limestone door trim...



...a support frame was made to aid in supporting the limestone once it was set in place, especially the 2 top pieces. The side trim weighed about 800 lbs (363 kg) each...



...and the top pieces were about 350 lbs each, (159 kg).



A single piece limestone sill was installed under the door frame. That's what the limestone trim would set on after an alignment pin was set in the sill.



Once the side trim was in place, a slot was cut into the side using a grinder. Then stainless steel wall anchors with a 1" long tab was set into the slot and the other end screwed to a wall stud. Then the tab was mortared into the slot.





Each side got 4 wall anchors and those wall anchors were all mortared into the limestone.



The upper pieces had 2 stainless steel alignment pins...



... installed on each end as well as a wall anchor. The alignment pin holes were filled with mortar so once it was dry it will hold the trim in the same alignment plane. Since there was a 3/8" mortar gap between each piece the wall anchors didn't interfere with the seam between the top pieces.



Stone will cover the wall anchors on the right side and brick will cover them on the left side.



The support frame was clamped to the doorway. As the mortar in the joints dries it will become about the same color as the limestone. Here, with it still wet it really stands out.



Wood blocking was installed to ensure the side trim didn't get pushed sideways by the force of the top trim bearing down on it. Once the stone and brick is completely installed on either side of the limestone trim, they'll help hold the side trim in place.





We hope to have all the brick work done except the chimney in the next few days. There are thousands of details that have to be worked through but each day I'm getting closer to finishing.

Stand by for more.........

Thomas

 

[jbmatth]

Thomas and Chris,
The home is looking great, and beautiful brick and stone work you've picked out. Staying mostly quiet and enjoying the show but always watching.
JB