Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop

[1SG]

Tom,

BS 1.0 is on the way to Caddyman as of today. Enjoyed the book immensely and have ordered a copy for myself. My apologies to everyone for the long wait as life got in the way.

1SG

 

[BB767]

This and That

Very Very Nice ! A couple period gas pumps would be a nice touch. Was it ever a Filling station ?

I agree it would be fun to have pumps out there, but I'm afraid it's a little too close to the road out front, so I've got one out by the barn instead.

It has never been a gas station to my knowledge and certainly not in my lifetime. I've been going out there as a kid since 1961 and it always was a welding and auto repair business with a little bee keeping thrown in among other endeavors.

O thread worth of Discovery Channel show!
Love it.

It might have made an interesting show........for a while anyway. Thanks for the thought.

I just found this thread recently and I'm 50 pages into it. Only 513 more to go! Just so you know I usually skip right through threads this big and try to get the high points but what you're doing is just so fantastic I've been reading every page.
My hats off to you sir on doing such fine work.

Well there you go devans522. You are proof positive that the Vortex is alive and well and going strong here in the Center Of The Universe. Welcome my friend and enjoy your time here.

Tom,

BS 1.0 is on the way to Caddyman as of today. Enjoyed the book immensely and have ordered a copy for myself. My apologies to everyone for the long wait as life got in the way.

1SG

No worries James, it's all good. Thanks for the update and PM to me. I think you'll like the copy you ordered. The 2nd printing has some corrections made in the editing and uses much better quality paper. Author Cary Thomas said he only had about 20 copies left of the 2nd printing when Chris and I saw him last month.

1949 caddyman, you're in for a treat!

Thomas

 

[BB767]

Award Winning Restored 1930's Auto Shop

Here's a quick update on some of the latest out here.




I'm setting up the Yates American Jointer in the basement wood shop so......... I rolled the engine hoist from the barn to the garage, placed it on the material life and brought it down to the basement. It worked perfectly to lift the jointer table supports into position.They weigh a few hundred pounds...



...far more than I could safely lift and position by myself while they were bolted into place.





By using the material lift and engine hoist...



...I was able to accomplish all this by myself...



...easily and safely. The in-feed and out-feed tables which are placed on the support table are next. Stand by.

The fireplace mantle, remember the fireplace mantle....





...got its first coat of Watco Danish Oil. I used the natural oil seen on the left.






You can see how the grain is highlighted with natural oil.



Here's a close up of some of the mill work detail. This was taken a few minutes after the oil was applied so disregard the quality of the finish. Once it dries, I'll lightly sand with 400 grit sandpaper and apply another coat. I expect to apply 4-6 coats depending how it goes. Stand by for that as well.

More is coming this way, I just haven't had the time to upload the pictures. Thanks everyone.

Thomas

 

[Grizz1963]

I love Danish Oil too, especially in Natural, as it really does expose and bring out in massive detail the woods character

And yes, 4-6 coats sound about right.

The killing is beautiful, in fact I find myself sometimes touching some of the milling on some of the furniture I have around the house.

Thanks for the update Thomas.

 

[1949 caddyman]

The book has arrived safe and sound.

 

[1949 caddyman]

Loved reading the book. There was so many similarities to my life, go karts, working at a

Shell gas station, ( I still have one of the steak knifes, photo enclosed ), gear head, now have a newer Corvette etc.

Thomas, how did you come to find this book? I’m glad you did!

Yea, read it in a day!

 

[BB767]

Loved reading the book. There was so many similarities to my life, go karts, working at a

Shell gas station, ( I still have one of the steak knifes, photo enclosed ), gear head, now have a newer Corvette etc.

Thomas, how did you come to find this book? I’m glad you did!

Yea, read it in a day!

One night one of the guys I frequently flew to Sáo Paulo, Brazil with...





....mentioned he owned a Corvette and we launched into a long discussion on all things Corvette en route. He's the one who suggested I read Beltsville Shell. I did so and I loved it. Like you I found many similarities and enjoyed the way Cary told the story.

It occurred to me that many of my friends here might also like it, so I recommended it here in a post. Mike Oberst came up with the suggestion of sharing a single copy once each reader had finished reading it and pass that same copy around. That was about 5 years ago and several thousand flight miles and the "Brotherhood Of The Traveling Book" (BOTTB) is still going strong. I think were approaching over 70 or so readers. Fun stuff!

Thomas

 

[BB767]

Material Lift Powder Coating

I forgot to mention...



...the material lift (seen here taken apart) has been removed and tomorrow, Tues, it's on its way to be power coated! Rick tells me his crew be done with it by Thur, 2 day service.

Stand by!!!!!!!

Thomas

 

[Nuts]

Anyone taking bets on what color the material lift is going to be?

$5 on Industrial Gray.


Nuts aka Doug

 

[XJSuperman]

Green to match the old woodworking tools or snapon red.

 

[eokie1]

a bright color, just safety-wise, to be able to see the lift platform in contrast to the walls......

James Jensen
St. Augustine, FL

 

[BB767]

................

Anyone taking bets on what color the material lift is going to be?

...............


Nuts aka Doug

Now this will be fun. I'll take the first person who gets the color right to lunch at the Philo Tavern! One color per person. Watch this space!

Choose wisely.

Powder Coat Lovin' Thomas

 

[oldschoolbob]

Gotta be black

Send me a menu from Philo Tavern.

 

[red]

Gotta be black

Send me a menu from Philo Tavern.

Here ya go-


Philo Tavern
(217) 684-2117

101 W Washington St, Philo, IL 61864
Restaurant website
American
$$$$$

Menu

Sandwiches
Served 11am - 9pm everyday except Sunday. French fries with any sandwich add $1.00. American, swiss, or cheddar with any sandwich add $0.30. Bacon add $0.75. Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle available at condiment stand
Ribeye 1/3 lb Choice $6.00

Pork Chop 1/3 lb. Butterfly $4.75

Breaded Tenderloin 1/3 lb. $5.25

Chicken Salad $4.75

Turkey Pastrami $5.50

Grilled Chicken Breast $4.75

5oz. marinated in teriyaki sauce.
Grilled Yellow Tuna $4.75

Hamburger 1/3lb Ground Chuck $3.75

Polish 1/3lb $3.75

Portabella Mushroom $3.75

Swiss cheese, dijon sauce.

Served On Friday Only
Fish Sandwich $5.50

6oz. Cod with french fries add $1.00

Dinner
Served wed, thur, fri & sat. All dinners served with salad bar, roll, choice of potato or hush puppies.
Ribeye Steak $13.75

9oz.Prime
Top Sirloin $11.75

10 Oz
Shrimp $10.75

8 Pieces, deep fried
Pork Chops $10.25

Two 7oz. pork chops, lightly smoked in applewood.
Chicken Teriyaki $9.50

Two 6oz. marinated chicken breasts
Grilled Tuna $10.25

Two 6 oz yellowfin steaks
Salad Bar $5.50

12 Pate unlimited servings

Evening Specials - Wednesday & Thursday
Fried Chicken $8.00

4pc
Fried Chicken $8.75

All White 4pc
BBQ Ribs $11.50+

Baby back ribs, lightly smoked and barbequed.

Evening Specials - Friday
Catfish $9.00

Two 7oz. whole catfish
Cod $10.25

Fried two 6oz. cod loins
Cod $10.25

Baked almondine two 6oz. Cod loins, lightly buttered.

Evening Specials - Saturday
All dinners served with salad bar and choice of potato or hush puppies. Twice baked potato with any dinner add $1.50. A La Carte add $3.00
Catfish $9.00

Two 7oz. whole catfish
Prime Rib 8oz $11.50

Prime Rib 12oz. $14.50

Frog Legs $9.90

8 pc, lightly fried.

Lunch Specials - Monday
Roast Pork $5.09

W/ au gratin potatoes and green beans.

Lunch Specials - Tuesday
Hot Beef Sandwich $5.09

Grilled prime rib open face with mashed potatoes and gravy.

Lunch Specials - Wednesday
Meatloaf $5.09

W/ smashed potatoes and green beans.

Lunch Specials - Thursday
Beef Tips and Noodles $5.09

Served with toasted french bread.

Lunch Specials - Friday
Fish Sandwich $5.50

6oz. cod

Extras
Hot Wings $5.50

Chicken Tenders $5.00+

W/ french fries add $1.00
Tossed Salad $2.25

French Fries $1.75

Onion Rings $2.95

Mushrooms $2.95

Tempura Fried Broccoli $2.95

Hush Puppies $2.00

Cheese Stix $3.25+

Mixed Appetizers $7.25

Mushrooms, onion rings, broccoli.

Children s Menu
Childrens portions available on selected dinners, includes soft drink or milk.
Chicken Tenders & Fries $4.00

Grilled Cheese & Fries $3.25

 

[red]

Now this will be fun. I'll take the first person who gets the color right to lunch at the Philo Tavern! One color per person. Watch this space!

Choose wisely.

Powder Coat Lovin' Thomas

OK, now that my keyboard is soaking wet from salvia . . .

My guess is blue

 

[jbmatth]

I've got to go with Safety Yellow with the requisite black chevrons. I'll try the yellowfin.

JB

 

[BlueBomber]

My entry is utility gray.

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[ranger101ran]

Red.

 

[dcm5652]

Yellow arms and a black floor

 

[realvc]

Yellow arms and green floor like a John Deere and with some kind of protective floor covering.

 

[Pensive Scribe]

I'll say white. Won't "fill the room" when not in use.

 

[gasgas17]

Chain fall yellow to match the chain fall of course. It is after all a part of the larger assembly.

 

[MARKSTANG]

Walker Floor Jack Blue

 

[Rocketman48]

WOW!! I am very impressed.

 

[Thirdyfivepickup]

Chain fall yellow to match the chain fall of course. It is after all a part of the larger assembly.

I agree with this. Looks to be a yellow-orange maybe?

 

[TR6SR650]

Snap-On red. I want to add, I thought about trying to get on the list so I could read the book "Beltsville Shell". I then decided I would rather have my very own copy. Well,,, my copy arrived in the mail today. On the 1st page there was a message and I quote; "March 2013 Larry - I hope you enjoy this book! Cary" That's right,,, it was signed by the author! How cool was that? I'm sure I can relate to everything in this book even though I spent most of the 60's in the Marine Corps. The book was dedicated to "Larry" and my name is Calvin. Oh well, everything can't be perfect.

 

[rannoch]

I'm going with jointer green

 

[Craptain]

Without choosing specific color(s) I think that safety conscious Thomas has considered safety related colors.

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[1SG]

Snap-On red. I want to add, I thought about trying to get on the list so I could read the book "Beltsville Shell". I then decided I would rather have my very own copy. Well,,, my copy arrived in the mail today. On the 1st page there was a message and I quote; "March 2013 Larry - I hope you enjoy this book! Cary" That's right,,, it was signed by the author! How cool was that? I'm sure I can relate to everything in this book even though I spent most of the 60's in the Marine Corps. The book was dedicated to "Larry" and my name is Calvin. Oh well, everything can't be perfect.

My copy arrived today but no notes in it. The seller was "Beltsville Shell" so I hope the money went to Cary.

I'll go with Army Green, like Gus.

If we get the color wrong, does that mean we buy Thomas (and Chris) dinner?

1SG

 

[C_F]

I'm going with ruby red & black racing stripes.

 

[TR6SR650]

My copy arrived today but no notes in it. The seller was "Beltsville Shell" so I hope the money went to Cary.

I'll go with Army Green, like Gus.

If we get the color wrong, does that mean we buy Thomas (and Chris) dinner?

1SG

Additionally, on page 115 there was a post-it note in Cary's hand writing that said "Suggestion: read "car trouble" first. Every word is true!" Very cool and I will follow the directions. I would gladly buy Chris and Thomas dinner for the reading enjoyment they have provided in this thread over these past few years.

 

[Nuts]

I seem to have started something..... not for the first time.


Nuts aka Doug

 

[oberst]

Now this will be fun. I'll take the first person who gets the color right to lunch at the Philo Tavern! One color per person. Watch this space!

Choose wisely.

Powder Coat Lovin' Thomas

I'll bet T is going to try to match that big ol' yellow / orange motor!!

(Oops, I just noticed that a couple of the other posters already beat me to it!)

 

[BB767]

..............

If we get the color wrong, does that mean we buy Thomas (and Chris) dinner?

1SG

...........

I would gladly buy Chris and Thomas dinner for the reading enjoyment they have provided in this thread over these past few years.

Hey Chris do you hear that? All these nice folks are going to take us out to dinner!!!! It only took 564 pages of material here but I just knew it would eventually pay off. Wow, thanks everyone!

Saving up my appetite Thomas

 

[BB767]

.............

Well,,, my copy arrived in the mail today. On the 1st page there was a message and I quote; "March 2013 Larry - I hope you enjoy this book! Cary" That's right,,, it was signed by the author! How cool was that? I'm sure I can relate to everything in this book even though I spent most of the 60's in the Marine Corps. The book was dedicated to "Larry" and my name is Calvin. ...........

Additionally, on page 115 there was a post-it note in Cary's hand writing that said "Suggestion: read "car trouble" first. Every word is true!" Very cool and I will follow the directions.............

I'm curious, was your book a "pre-owned" copy? It didn't come directly from Cary like that did it?

You are really going to enjoy the book, I can tell already.

BTW, thank you for your service with the Marines.

My copy arrived today but no notes in it. The seller was "Beltsville Shell" so I hope the money went to Cary..........


1SG

Yup, Cary's seller's name is "Beltsville Shell" and those funds do indeed go to him. He's needs all he can get to make up for all the lost sales from B.S. 1.0 thanks to Mike for his great idea!!

Thomas

 

[TR6SR650]

I'm curious, was your book a "pre-owned" copy? It didn't come directly from Cary like that did it?

You are really going to enjoy the book, I can tell already.

BTW, thank you for your service with the Marines.



Yup, Cary's seller's name is "Beltsville Shell" and those funds do indeed go to him. He's needs all he can get to make up for all the lost sales from B.S. 1.0 thanks to Mike for his great idea!!

Thomas

Thomas; yes it was pre-owned. My search was for book sellers and not for Beltsville Shell. My bad. I was after the most direct route to obtain a copy. Now I have mixed feelings. I would have preferred the money went to the author and at the same time I'm happy I got a copy that has "history".

 

[Homebody]

I'll go with basic black to hide any dirt and/or grease that may get on it.
That way he can put off cleaning it for 3 minutes or so before it starts gnawing at him.

 

[markviii]

Sounds like we need to do a B.S. 1.0 reunion after the reading club has run its course! Maybe have a reunion on each continent! (if we find time in our busy retirement to cross the east and west ponds) (or maybe we can all meet at Cary's place so that everyone will have to travel and/or be inconvenienced - for the greater good, that is!) Oh, but that means you guys won't get to experience the vortex and the yummy food at the Philo Tavern. I'll have to think about that. Maybe a road trip after the reunion - on Route 66 from California to Illinois. After all, Route 66 starts in IL and ends in CA. Makes sense to me! (I haven't consulted Cary and Nan, so I expect to hear a loud "Noooooooo!" about this spectacular idea. Maybe I'll have to go there to do the planning to help pay them back for the lost book revenue. Oh, oh. There goes my retirement check!) (this was all a dream, so ....)

As for the winner of the lift powdercoating color contest, stay tuned! The lift looks great, btw. Tom says it was well worth the effort.

Chris

 

[1949 caddyman]

Philo Tavern looks like a nice place, do they have Yuengling on tap?

It’s the oldest operating brewery in the United States & a great amber beer.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuengling

 

[rlwhitetr3b]

Let me know when you take the winner out to eat and I'll join you. Yes, I will buy my own meal.