The Bimmer Basement

[Mpower5266]

I got some stuff done over the last few days.

I got the final coat on the brick, moved the dehumidifier behind the dryer, and painted my little laundry table so it blended a little better.

I also took apart the metal table I found in my shed to paint it.

I used some grey I had laying around, I like the color.

And the finished product with stainless hardware from work. I dont know what I am going to use it for but you can never have enough tables. Its pretty sturdy, so it shouldnt be too hard to find a use for it.

The sign I ordered showed up so I put that up.

On a side note, my folks got this awesome framed print for Christmas. I dont know if its going to end up in the shop or upstairs in my office.

 

[Accel Junky]

That print is bad ***! Is that available to the public?

 

[Mpower5266]

That print is bad ***! Is that available to the public?

Im sure it is, but I have no idea where they got it. Ill ask my dad when we are working on the plane tomorrow.

 

[Johnny chaos]

I second the bad *** e30 print!!!

 

[Accel Junky]

Im sure it is, but I have no idea where they got it. Ill ask my dad when we are working on the plane tomorrow.

Thanks! Might be cool to throw in my office.

 

[Mpower5266]

I second the bad *** e30 print!!!

Thanks! Might be cool to throw in my office.

Yeah it's a really nice print. Funny thing is that I have never owned an e30. Out of all the Bmws I have had I just never came across and e30 I could buy.


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[Mpower5266]

I had a Home Depot gift card burning a hole in my pocket so I splurged a little today.

I also decided to restore my grandfathers 9/32" drive snap on set for my dad.

You can kinda see the original color here.

All the tools that were in the box.

All the snap on stuff cleaned and oiled.

I may polish them a little but I don't want to knock too much of the patina off.

First coat of color going down.

Just letting that cure and I'll have to wet sand the outside of the box. It should come out pretty nice.


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[Rennkafer]

Just read through your whole thread and I like what you've done. I'm in a similar situation with a basement shop to finish. My only advantage is mine was intended be a shop but the guy who had it built never finished it.

The other funny thing is about half way through, I realized you live in the same town as my little brother. Small world considering I'm on the other side of the country.

 

[Mpower5266]

That's funny. How old is he I might know him.


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[Rennkafer]

He's 50, and a school teacher (as is my sister-in-law) depending on how old you are you might have had him for a teacher.

 

[Mpower5266]

I've only been in the area about 5 years and I'm 31. My mom, my girlfriend's parents and her sister are all teachers in the area though.


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[Rennkafer]

Then I've no doubt they know my brother and sister-in-law. He teaches at one of the elementary schools and she's the principal at a different one locally.

 

[GDPossehl]

The shops details look like they're coming together nicely.

The big ticket question is what are the plans for the floor? I think once that's done the shop will look stylish and complete.

 

[Mpower5266]

The shops details look like they're coming together nicely.

The big ticket question is what are the plans for the floor? I think once that's done the shop will look stylish and complete.

Its in the works but Im not sure what I am going to do. Either epoxy, stain, or tile, just looking into prep and cost.

 

[GDPossehl]

There is also rolled vinyl to consider. I believe this would involve the least amount of prep and install cost.

I think staining may be out considering the variance in existing flooring in your basement.

 

[Mpower5266]

There is also rolled vinyl to consider. I believe this would involve the least amount of prep and install cost.

I think staining may be out considering the variance in existing flooring in your basement.

I would have to grind the old glue off the floors if I were to stain or epoxy so either would probably work. I may not have to do that if I tile(I could be wrong on this.)

The other problem I have with tile is that I am probably going to lose an inch of celling when I drywall and tile would raise the floor 1/4" to 1/2" I am guessing?

 

[propav8r]

Its in the works but Im not sure what I am going to do. Either epoxy, stain, or tile, just looking into prep and cost.

I'm also making this decision now...I'm leaning towards epoxy myself. It'll probably be a springtime project. Maybe winter though. The Sherwin Williams Macropoxy cut sheet gives a much longer working time when temps are below 60*. Temp shouldn't affect final finish, just working time.

 

[Mpower5266]

I'm also making this decision now...I'm leaning towards epoxy myself. It'll probably be a springtime project. Maybe winter though. The Sherwin Williams Macropoxy cut sheet gives a much longer working time when temps are below 60*. Temp shouldn't affect final finish, just working time.

I was leaning towards a white epoxy floor after falling in love with chickfila's hanger here on the field. But with the white walls it might be too clinical feeling.

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[Jawn]

Sorry if I missed it... but was the laundry sink pre-existing, or was that something you added? I was thinking of adding one to my basement.

Nice space!

 

[Mpower5266]

Sorry if I missed it... but was the laundry sink pre-existing, or was that something you added? I was thinking of adding one to my basement.

Nice space!

It was added when I had the cast iron plumbing replaced.

 

[Gareth]

Very interesting and readable thread, thank you. I just read it from start to finish in one sitting.

I really like garages that are a work in progress - they always end up with much more character.

I am looking forward to watching this continue to evolve. It's nice to have you Dad involved with the project - both my Dad and my wife's Dad have helped me with various jobs in mine and they are some of the best days I have had working in it.

Love the cars too.

 

[Mpower5266]

Put a little finishing touch on the snap on box.

I have a few more pictures but I will wait until I give it back to my dad before I post them. He has been known to lurk on here. Haha


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[Mpower5266]

Before bed last night I finished putting the rest of the socket set back together.

Cut up some drawer liner to protect my paint job.

All the tools back in their home and organized.

 

[propav8r]

That's great. My grandfather passed away a few months back and I recently inherited a lot of his old tools...mostly pipe wrenches, augers, etc. There's a Craftsman vise that I always remember him using and a 1960s Porter Cable router set still complete with instructions and warranty cards. I've been waffling on whether I'm going to restore the stuff or leave it the way I remembered it for so many years.

 

[Rockuf8]

Interesting thread, all the work you've done looks so good. I especially like the vice restoration and how it came out. In your avatar it looks white (although I found out it's silver), so that gave me an idea of restoring an old vice in white for my garage.

Keep up the solid work.

 

[Mpower5266]

I havent done much in the garage but I did pic up a new set of wheels for the M3.

 

[Hagasan7]

^ Clean E36!

 

[Johnny chaos]

e36......Nice wheels....

 

[spngr311]

Nice choice in those wheels. I always love white m3's.

 

[55cadillacking]

Love the pics. Reminds me of some "shoots" I did in the past. There is something captivating about "rustic" backdrops in car pics.

 

[buildyourown]

Nice space.
I would recommend replacing the PVC supply lines. My homeowners insurance dropped me when they found out I had it. You won't believe how brittle it is after a few years.
Replacing with pex is very quick and easy. A single day can have your whole house done.

 

[Mpower5266]

Love the pics. Reminds me of some "shoots" I did in the past. There is something captivating about "rustic" backdrops in car pics.

Thanks for all the kind words. And that abandoned trailer park was just too cool to pass up, although it was really creepy standing out there.

 

[GDPossehl]

Abandoned trailer parks are interesting places. I'll bet they're still full of stuff.
Tube TVs, old furniture, maybe even curdled milk in the fridge.

 

[sean Buick 76]

Nice job on all the projects, I always look forward to seeing your progress!

 

[dubber]

Perfection sir, i love it!

 

[Mpower5266]

Perfection sir, i love it!

Thanks, now I have to figure out what to do with all this....

 

[sho92]

Thanks, now I have to figure out what to do with all this....

5 lug conversion for the 2002!

 

[dubber]

Thanks, now I have to figure out what to do with all this....

Don't rush getting rid of them unless you want to reallocate the cash.

 

[Mpower5266]

5 lug conversion for the 2002!

17" inch wheels look goofy on 2002's in my opinion.

Don't rush getting rid of them unless you want to reallocate the cash.

Yeah not in a huge rush but it would be nice to pay back my savings since I pulled a little out to buy the new wheels. I might refurb them, Im always looking for another project.

 

[FLRover]

I was leaning towards a white epoxy floor after falling in love with chickfila's hanger here on the field. But with the white walls it might be too clinical feeling.

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Chick-fil-a has a fighter jet?

Better warn the gays


I kid