******'s comeback from the setback
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K13
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Great to see the progress Kyle! Good luck with the weather.
Finally the build has started!
My dad flew in from Ohio to help with the build. He came in on Friday, and he leaves on Sunday the 12th. So, even though that the weather hasn't quite cooperated so far, we needed to make use of the time.
We got started on Saturday morning.
This building required a special inspection for the installation of the concrete anchors. I had that scheduled for today, Monday the 6th. So, the plan was for Saturday and Sunday to snap chalk lines, lay out anchor points, then start whatever pre-assembly, and pre-fitment we could. Then, get anchors in on Monday, and go ahead with erecting the building.
Leading up to this weekend, not as much snow melted as I had hoped, so the first half of Saturday consisted of shoveling snow. We had to dig out the garage parts, the mound that the plows left in front of the gate, and the truck I'm borrowing. All that snow removal wasn't figured into our plan, so that put us a bit behind schedule. But, after the shoveling, we got started on the pre-assembly. We were having a little bit of rain by the time the shoveling was done, but we still managed to get the posts for the rear of the building attached to the rafters, and squared up on the ground. We then, removed the posts but left the rafters bolted together and moved all that out of the way. Then called it a day.
Sunday, a good friend came out to help, and with his help, we made up the time we lost shoveling snow. We had to work in light rain again, but it wasn't bad. We were able to lay out the center posts and rafters which are double stacked, get everything in place and squared up, then fit knee braces, and apex braces. I wanted to have the chalk lines snapped and anchors marked by this time, but the weather didn't allow.
Luckily, the inspection was scheduled for late afternoon, and the gods allowed the sun to come out this morning. The pad dried out, chalk lines were snapped, and anchor points marked out. Luckily, I marked anchor points in sharpie, because light rain decided to make another appearance. After marking the anchors, we were able to bolt together the last set of posts and rafters, square them up, then remove the posts again. The inspector showed up in the rain, the anchor install went swimmingly, he wrote his report, then I got the scissor lift I rented up on the slab about 15 minutes before sunset. So, that called it a day.
I took the week off work for the build, So, tomorrow things start gong vertical!
Tomorrow calls for sunny skies, not so sure about the rest of the week though.
My dad flew in from Ohio to help with the build. He came in on Friday, and he leaves on Sunday the 12th. So, even though that the weather hasn't quite cooperated so far, we needed to make use of the time.
We got started on Saturday morning.
This building required a special inspection for the installation of the concrete anchors. I had that scheduled for today, Monday the 6th. So, the plan was for Saturday and Sunday to snap chalk lines, lay out anchor points, then start whatever pre-assembly, and pre-fitment we could. Then, get anchors in on Monday, and go ahead with erecting the building.
Leading up to this weekend, not as much snow melted as I had hoped, so the first half of Saturday consisted of shoveling snow. We had to dig out the garage parts, the mound that the plows left in front of the gate, and the truck I'm borrowing. All that snow removal wasn't figured into our plan, so that put us a bit behind schedule. But, after the shoveling, we got started on the pre-assembly. We were having a little bit of rain by the time the shoveling was done, but we still managed to get the posts for the rear of the building attached to the rafters, and squared up on the ground. We then, removed the posts but left the rafters bolted together and moved all that out of the way. Then called it a day.
Sunday, a good friend came out to help, and with his help, we made up the time we lost shoveling snow. We had to work in light rain again, but it wasn't bad. We were able to lay out the center posts and rafters which are double stacked, get everything in place and squared up, then fit knee braces, and apex braces. I wanted to have the chalk lines snapped and anchors marked by this time, but the weather didn't allow.
Luckily, the inspection was scheduled for late afternoon, and the gods allowed the sun to come out this morning. The pad dried out, chalk lines were snapped, and anchor points marked out. Luckily, I marked anchor points in sharpie, because light rain decided to make another appearance. After marking the anchors, we were able to bolt together the last set of posts and rafters, square them up, then remove the posts again. The inspector showed up in the rain, the anchor install went swimmingly, he wrote his report, then I got the scissor lift I rented up on the slab about 15 minutes before sunset. So, that called it a day.
I took the week off work for the build, So, tomorrow things start gong vertical!
Tomorrow calls for sunny skies, not so sure about the rest of the week though.
jb3
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Looking good! You have not caught a break for a while and its good to see this coming together! Looking forward to the built pictures!
BORING HOP YARD
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Ok, now I'm getting excited for you, it won't be long, and you will be dried in.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing!
Today, I started by getting up on the scissor lift, and trimming some branches out of the way before starting to erect anything. There is still more trimming to do, and maybe even some tree removal, but I think I'm going to have a friend who does that for a living do the rest for me.
Once that was done, We got the first two posts put up, got them squared up, installed the eave purlin, the sidewall girt, and the X bracing. Then did the same thing on the opposite sidewall. The second sidewall section went up much faster since we had the learning curve on the first one.
Next, We needed to raise the pre-assembled rafters. We decided to start with the center one because it was in the way of getting to the other ones with the scissor lift. It's also the most difficult piece to deal with as it is a double C channel, with an apex brace, so it's the heaviest rafter section.
The plan was to lift it with the scissor lift, but the first problem was that we didn't have a good way of getting the rafters on top of the scissor lift. So I got it strapped to the front of the lift. But, then the scissor lift would not lift it.
I'm not sure if it's a weight issue and the lift can't lift it, or if it's a weight distribution problem.
I have a plan to try out tomorrow. Hopefully it will work out and I can make up for the lost time today.
Today was sunny, but still kind of cold, and a bit windy. Partly cloudy tomorrow and Thursday, but back to rain on Friday. Just hope it's a light rain like earlier in the week.
Anyway, here are a few photos.
Once that was done, We got the first two posts put up, got them squared up, installed the eave purlin, the sidewall girt, and the X bracing. Then did the same thing on the opposite sidewall. The second sidewall section went up much faster since we had the learning curve on the first one.
Next, We needed to raise the pre-assembled rafters. We decided to start with the center one because it was in the way of getting to the other ones with the scissor lift. It's also the most difficult piece to deal with as it is a double C channel, with an apex brace, so it's the heaviest rafter section.
The plan was to lift it with the scissor lift, but the first problem was that we didn't have a good way of getting the rafters on top of the scissor lift. So I got it strapped to the front of the lift. But, then the scissor lift would not lift it.
I'm not sure if it's a weight issue and the lift can't lift it, or if it's a weight distribution problem.
I have a plan to try out tomorrow. Hopefully it will work out and I can make up for the lost time today.
Today was sunny, but still kind of cold, and a bit windy. Partly cloudy tomorrow and Thursday, but back to rain on Friday. Just hope it's a light rain like earlier in the week.
Anyway, here are a few photos.
I haven't been back on here, because I've just been busy with the build for most of the time, and was beat at the end of the day.
Unfortunately, due to a combination of a problem while assembling the building, and more inclement weather, I have run out of the time I had to erect the building.
I don't have the time or resources to be able to finish the building on my own. My dad had to go back home, and I can't take more time off of work. It can be hard to find help, and it doesn't really make much sense to me to keep rented equipment here for only weekends, and only weekends that I can get help.
As a result, I have to throw in the towel, and I'm going to have to hire someone to finish the building. It's a bummer that I can't save that money, but it is what it is, and the building can get done quicker, and it'll be right.
After we realized, there was now way we could get it done in the time allotted, I just spent a couple days with my parents. It rained too much during that time anyway, so I guess it wasn't meant to be.
I think this project was a bit too big of a bite to chew for me and my dad. It was new to both of us, and I think we were a bit unprepared.
So, I am working on finding someone to finish it, and I will update when I can.
I've included a photo of where we made it to. This is of course one of the bad weather days.
Unfortunately, due to a combination of a problem while assembling the building, and more inclement weather, I have run out of the time I had to erect the building.
I don't have the time or resources to be able to finish the building on my own. My dad had to go back home, and I can't take more time off of work. It can be hard to find help, and it doesn't really make much sense to me to keep rented equipment here for only weekends, and only weekends that I can get help.
As a result, I have to throw in the towel, and I'm going to have to hire someone to finish the building. It's a bummer that I can't save that money, but it is what it is, and the building can get done quicker, and it'll be right.
After we realized, there was now way we could get it done in the time allotted, I just spent a couple days with my parents. It rained too much during that time anyway, so I guess it wasn't meant to be.
I think this project was a bit too big of a bite to chew for me and my dad. It was new to both of us, and I think we were a bit unprepared.
So, I am working on finding someone to finish it, and I will update when I can.
I've included a photo of where we made it to. This is of course one of the bad weather days.
hardtop5000
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That's a disappointing outcome but you planned your campaign and gave it a good crack. Outside circumstances changed the game.
jb3
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You guys got a lot done for two people in a short time period of relentless rain, I would feel pretty good about that progress. Hiring out the rest seems like a good plan so you can return to work.
Two good things are you may not have saved the whole amount of money you intended, but you have more than half the structure up so you are still saving that money.
Plus now you know exactly what needs to be done to build it so you are highly informed for making the choice on who to hire it out to.
Two good things are you may not have saved the whole amount of money you intended, but you have more than half the structure up so you are still saving that money.
Plus now you know exactly what needs to be done to build it so you are highly informed for making the choice on who to hire it out to.
BORING HOP YARD
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"It is what it is" Sometimes we have a struggle that doesn't end in our favor.
Your project has come a long way and will be killer when done.
I just wanted to echo what jb3 and hardtop500 are saying and this will be just a bump in the road in the big picture.
Once it's up and your dried in you will not give a **** about this, your smile will then say it all.
I wish I was closer; I would be more than willing to lend a hand.
Your project has come a long way and will be killer when done.
I just wanted to echo what jb3 and hardtop500 are saying and this will be just a bump in the road in the big picture.
Once it's up and your dried in you will not give a **** about this, your smile will then say it all.
I wish I was closer; I would be more than willing to lend a hand.
Graham08
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That's a lot to get done in a few days for two guys that haven't done it before. Throw in bad weather, and you've got nothing to be ashamed of. Great work!
BORING HOP YARD
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I wonder if the company that you purchased the building with might have a list of contractors.
I needed a metal roof installed so I went to the local metal roof supplier, and they gave me a list of local contractors that were in my area. Good luck on your quest!
I needed a metal roof installed so I went to the local metal roof supplier, and they gave me a list of local contractors that were in my area. Good luck on your quest!
Been a little bit since I've been here. I've been busy everywhere, at work, at home, but getting things done.
I've had some motivation issues lately on the F100 project, but have tinkered a bit here and there.
I also got all my stuff back from the machine shop for the engine for my roadster, so I've also been working on assembling that.
But, on to garage news. This past week, I was finally able to get a crew out to finish the structure. They wrapped up their part on Thursday.
There is still alot of work to do to make it a functioning shop, but I'm so excited to have the structure up. It's been 2 years and 8 months since the fire, and it was beginning to feel like I would never have a garage again. So, seeing an actual building is fantastic.
I have an inspection scheduled for Monday. Then the plan is to get the sectional door up, get electrical in, and get lighting done. Then compressor and air.
I have alot of plans for this building, which of course I will update here, but the first step is to just get a workable space.
Here is the building.
So far, my only regret, is not considering more colors. I went red with an ash grey roof to match the house, but this is more "fire truck" red than the house is. But, it's alright. A red shop is better than no shop at all.
Also here are some photos of the progress with the roadster engine if anyone is interested in that.
I've had some motivation issues lately on the F100 project, but have tinkered a bit here and there.
I also got all my stuff back from the machine shop for the engine for my roadster, so I've also been working on assembling that.
But, on to garage news. This past week, I was finally able to get a crew out to finish the structure. They wrapped up their part on Thursday.
There is still alot of work to do to make it a functioning shop, but I'm so excited to have the structure up. It's been 2 years and 8 months since the fire, and it was beginning to feel like I would never have a garage again. So, seeing an actual building is fantastic.
I have an inspection scheduled for Monday. Then the plan is to get the sectional door up, get electrical in, and get lighting done. Then compressor and air.
I have alot of plans for this building, which of course I will update here, but the first step is to just get a workable space.
Here is the building.
So far, my only regret, is not considering more colors. I went red with an ash grey roof to match the house, but this is more "fire truck" red than the house is. But, it's alright. A red shop is better than no shop at all.
Also here are some photos of the progress with the roadster engine if anyone is interested in that.
BORING HOP YARD
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Very nice progress, make sure you stop and enjoy the moment, you have come a long way.
I look forward to seeing you working on a project in your new shop.
I look forward to seeing you working on a project in your new shop.
Bob Heine
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@******, what pistons are you using in the Caddy engine? I assumed they were unobtanium.
I really like the Edelbrock manifold with the four Strombergs. Looks like the folks who have them are really attached -- the one on the HAMB for $900 isn't getting any offers. I'm partial to the Edmunds manifolds but the eBay seller thinks his dual quad one is worth $5,995.
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@******, what pistons are you using in the Caddy engine? I assumed they were unobtanium.
I really like the Edelbrock manifold with the four Strombergs. Looks like the folks who have them are really attached -- the one on the HAMB for $900 isn't getting any offers. I'm partial to the Edmunds manifolds but the eBay seller thinks his dual quad one is worth $5,995.
Bob, the factory Cadillac compression ratio was a bit low for me, so I had Ross Racing Pistons make me a set. We are a dealer for them, so I get a discount.
Funny you should mention those intakes, because I have the 4 carb Edelbrock which is what I'm going to run on this engine.
I've also had that Edmunds on my eBay watch list for a long time just to see if he ever lowers the price or if someone actually buys it.
Bob Heine
ALLIANCE MEMBER
@******, I guessed they were custom based on the valve notches. As a kid in the 1950s, cars with 7.5:1 were 'high compression" (compared to the Ford flathead at 6.8:1). Hot Rod magazine made a big deal when someone bumped their engine up to 10:1.
I sold my Edmunds Chevy stovebolt 6 intake with two 94s for $600 back in 2009 (bought the setup for $35 in 1963). Had two fuel line setups, with and without a distribution block.
