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[C_F]

Waiting patiently for its new home........

Your Vette will love it's new home! What year is it, I'm guessing somewhere between '73 and '75?

Those block walls look straight as an arrow, very nice! I'm curious though, the two bottom rows are wider blocks than the upper ones. I haven't noticed this done before, I'm wondering what the reason may be?

 

[MAYOR28]

Your Vette will love it's new home! What year is it, I'm guessing somewhere between '73 and '75?

Those block walls look straight as an arrow, very nice! I'm curious though, the two bottom rows are wider blocks than the upper ones. I haven't noticed this done before, I'm wondering what the reason may be?

'76 actually.

I believe this was done to reduce the interior impact. The walls will be 2x6. I assume this was also cheaper, but it also provides a ledge for the concrete to sit on at the transition from 8" to 6".

It made sense to me, anyone else seen this?

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[wasfast]

Block work goes quickly when you have an experienced mason. As a DIY, it's not quick all. Nice build going here!

 

[MAYOR28]

Block work goes quickly when you have an experienced mason. As a DIY, it's not quick all. Nice build going here!

Thanks! Definitely agree, skill is key.

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[Homebody]

Interesting with the brick sizes. Haven't seen it before but I like the idea!
Coming along nicely!!

 

[C_F]

'76 actually.

Ahh, okay, I thought '75 was the last year for convertibles. Shows how much I know!
That does make a bit of sense regarding the larger blocks on the bottom. It will be neat to see how it looks after your floor is poured.

 

[MAYOR28]

I asked for a copy of the truss drawings. They look good to me, but I am no Truss Engineer.

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[el monte slim]

I believe this was done to reduce the interior impact. The walls will be 2x6. I assume this was also cheaper, but it also provides a ledge for the concrete to sit on at the transition from 8" to 6".

It made sense to me, anyone else seen this?[/URL]

This is the first time I've seen this done. It sort of makes sense to me as well, but I have some concerns. At the interior side of the wall, the length and thickness dimension of the bottom row of 6" blocks is not fully supported by the 8" blocks below. When you add up the amount of this unsupported surface area across the entire perimeter of the interior portion of the wall, it's substantial. Also, the bottom row of 6" blocks don't appear to have much horizontal surface support area at their opposing ends, especially when factoring in the width of the mud that joins them. That said, I'm open to being convinced otherwise by a qualified expert on the matter. Still, for my own piece of mind I'd consider back filling concrete right to the top of those openings in the 8" blocks before pouring the floor.

 

[matt_i]

I missed how you resolved the footing inspection "fail" and were able to continue laying block (?)

Usually the footing inspection is to verify that the foundation is laid out where it was noted on the drawings, before any (expensive) concrete is poured.

 

[MAYOR28]

I missed how you resolved the footing inspection "fail" and were able to continue laying block (?)

Usually the footing inspection is to verify that the foundation is laid out where it was noted on the drawings, before any (expensive) concrete is poured.

Oh yes I think I did forget to mention that. The excavation company call a professional surveyor professional engineer when they heard that the inspector couldn't make it out. They provided a stamped letter stating that the footing was dug as required. And a soil test was completed. I just have to show that paperwork to the inspector or directly to the county before or during my final inspection.

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[MAYOR28]

Jumping head a little bit, this is what I'm planning for the wall design. I want to put corrugated metal on the bottom 42 to 48 in of the wall. I am looking at getting the same sort of stuff in the Chipotle restaurants. the idea is if I need to run new utilities to one part of the shop I'll be able to take off the corrugated panels easily to make the change.

Then build a sort of chair rail to how is the electrical outlets Compressed Air Lines and other utilities. The lines may not run behind that red chair rail, but I want to mount the outlets to the chair rail.

Above the chair rail I'm still debating what material to use. I was considering using some smooth t-111 siding mounted horizontally or plywood sanded and coated with thick paint to make it smoother. But I haven't made that decision yet. The ceiling will be white metal, but I do not think that I want to put that on the walls as well. I will insulate between the studs prior to finishing the walls I am currently getting quotes for the insulation.

What do you think? Good? Bad?

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[MAYOR28]

I am also on the hunt for a metal vendor to get the ceiling and wainscoting. I have checked with the various lumber yards in the area, but they all have very limited supplies or even suppliers.
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Anyone have a good source for corrugated metals?

 

[andsonsvd]

Mayor28, how exciting it looks fantastic! love the design. enjoy the build.

Shane

 

[MAYOR28]

Mayor28, how exciting it looks fantastic! love the design. enjoy the build.

Shane

Thank you!

 

[Homebody]

I used the metal as a wainscoting also. Pretty easy to find but rather expensive these days for the weathered stuff.
I've seen people buy the new stuff and weather it themselves with muriatic acid and works very well.
1-25 by Laine Olson, on Flickr

 

[MAYOR28]

I used the metal as a wainscoting also. Pretty easy to find but rather expensive these days for the weathered stuff.
I've seen people buy the new stuff and weather it themselves with muriatic acid and works very well.

Where did you get the metal from?
I am not looking for a weathered look, just the bare metal or galvanized.

 

[sawduststeve]

Morning mate,

That's gonna be a lovely looking garage, nice house also.
We use a lot of block here , but mostly solid not hollow, and things sure do go up quick. You can trust your guys I'm sure.
Nice 'vette I had a '76, Cali import, they do look good.

Good luck with the build
Steve

 

[MAYOR28]

Finally, after waiting, and waiting, the framing began. As I expected, they started with the easiest wall(s), that being the uninterrupted back wall.

The wall was built in 3 pieces, and stood, left to right.

I think they left off the top sheathing just so they could brace the wall from the back side.

Left side wall waiting to be stood:

Right side, with the windows:

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[MAYOR28]

Interesting to me, but apparently not that odd, the sheathing was fastened with 1/2" crown staples to the studs. .....

A quick google shows that this is actually recommended by some engineering firms, and I found many anecdotes saying that removing sheathing that used staples was a massive PITA. Learned something.

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[MAYOR28]

Day 2

Sorry for the somewhat crappy images. I took a bunch of these with my security camera. I will come back and fill in with better images when I figure out how to pull them from the timelapse video I have been shooting.

 

[Homebody]

Where did you get the metal from?
I am not looking for a weathered look, just the bare metal or galvanized.

Any of the Big Box stores can get you galvanized metal panels.
Menards stocks it.

 

[MAYOR28]

Any of the Big Box stores can get you galvanized metal panels.
Menards stocks it.

Oh, how I wish we had Menards........

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[C_F]

Interesting to me, but apparently not that odd, the sheathing was fastened with 1/2" crown staples to the studs. .....

A quick google shows that this is actually recommended by some engineering firms, and I found many anecdotes saying that removing sheathing that used staples was a massive PITA. Learned something.

Huh, I didn't know that either, how about that.

 

[MAYOR28]

I noticed a very unique ladder stabilization technique today ......

Safety.....Third?

At least it was braced, I guess.....

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[that-guy]

the MAYOR is finally getting his new shop...gonna have to swing by sometime and check it out when its done

 

[C_F]

I noticed a very unique ladder stabilization technique today ......

Safety.....Third?

At least it was braced, I guess.....

Nice! You should post that in the WTF thread in Free Parking.

 

[MAYOR28]

the MAYOR is finally getting his new shop...gonna have to swing by sometime and check it out when its done

I haven't determined the price of admission to use the shop yet.....but it will probably be beverage based.

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[MAYOR28]

Anyone have a good online source for electrical parts? Outlets, covers, etc?

Not lighting, I think the lighting section has that covered.....

 

[that-guy]

i got most of the switches, boxes, panels, covers, all that kind of stuff from Lowes for decently cheap, plus the added military/government discount. i was expecting them to be way more expensive than i was finding online but i went with them because of ease of availability

 

[MAYOR28]

End of the lower level framing (mostly), and ready for trusses:::

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[dogzbody1]

Keep the photos coming please , it looks great!!!

 

[MAYOR28]

After the walls were frames, we had to wait once again. With the wettest year in recent memory, we had a little bit of water in the foundation. I rented a pump to get it out....

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[casmurbax]

Thank you for sharing, looks like it will be very nice.

I can't seem to locate it, but there was member on here who posted their build and they built in a chase along their walls for future electrical and/or air lines I believe, maybe someone else recalls that.

 

[MAYOR28]

TRUSS DAY!!!!!!!!!


Turns out having the right tool for the job really makes all the difference......

Big trusses means big crane......

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[MAYOR28]

 

[MAYOR28]

At the end of Crane Day, here is what we had:

2 wide openings for dormers, and one on the far right for the stairs.

Truss Shot:

A view from the inside. This is the first time that I realized how tall in the interior ceiling is going to be. Tall. Real Tall. Should be

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[csaws]

Looks good


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[MAYOR28]

Thank you for sharing, looks like it will be very nice.

I can't seem to locate it, but there was member on here who posted their build and they built in a chase along their walls for future electrical and/or air lines I believe, maybe someone else recalls that.

Maybe I will need to tap my google-fu to find some ideas.....

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[MAYOR28]

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[MAYOR28]

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