finally,the new shop starts !

[buckhorn76]

it does'nt don, that's a good idea. i have a 4500 lb winch for the trailer coming today and i'll make up a mounting plate for use on the lift as well. believe it or not sometimes vettes and racecars do break !!! there is a wheel kit with the lift that i will use to transform the lift into a large scaffold to insulate the attic and put up the ceiling. the installers told me it works great for that.

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Are the safety pins something that could be incorporated into the design Doug? I think it would be a good idea as well if you could add them. Safety first right?

Insulation. Fun job, well maybe not.

 

[buckhorn76]

itchylation.

 

[buckhorn76]

there's no such thing as too much space. a lot of the equipment has a new home - the carport is nearly complete.

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Nice addition Doug. You must be getting very close to moving in.

Well done.

 

[Keith Tedford]

Too much space?????? Not a chance. There is an old saying, "Tools and junk will accumulate to fill any given space." This always holds true from what I have seen. House, garage or storage shed, it holds true every time.

 

[buckhorn76]

which garden do you prefer ? helen's rock garden or my m&h racemaster carden. mine looks easy to maintain but it really is exhausting.

 

[Keith Tedford]

which garden do you prefer ? helen's rock garden or my m&h racemaster carden. mine looks easy to maintain but it really is exhausting. View attachment 2282View attachment 2282

Sorry Doug, but Helen wins. We were by the other day and saw the flowers. Pretty nice.

 

[buckhorn76]

keith, your cousin bert built helen's garden. i, however, built mine myself. lol

 

[Keith Tedford]

keith, your cousin bert built helen's garden. i, however, built mine myself. lol

One thumbs up for Doug. A real do it yourselfer like myself. At least I was before the old body rebelled and said enough is enough.

 

[buckhorn76]

taking a break today and heading to picton airfield for another armdrop event.

 

[buckhorn76]

the shop is almost done. insulated and heated. setting up the benches and tool now and getting rid of construction debris. still some wiring to do, some 20 amp outlets and some 240v lines for the big stuff. no big deal now putting the cars to bed - don't even need to put antifreeze in the racecar anymore, it was a pain to do twice a year.
for some reason the photo's turned out dark ???

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Doug for a guy essentially working on your own you have done an incredible job.

Looks great and should make a long winter a little shorter. What are the automotive projects for the winter?

 

[CCO]

Been great following along Doug -- Nice to see it close to finished. It's been a long journey for you and I'll bet even longer without your 4-legged helper (Josie).........I'm sure she's with you in spirit tho to help you thru.

Great job man -- You must be proud.

C.

 

[Case75]

It's been quite a while since I last checked your progress Doug. You are quite the handyman! The shop turned out great! Congratulations on a job well done!

 

[buckhorn76]

thanks for the good comments boys, it has been a big project and hopefully the lakehouse sells so we can move in. this winter we'll be building some fenderwell headers for the racecar and doing some tuning on the chevelle's 427. yes colin, it can get awfully lonely at times without josie. she was such a wonderful friend and companion, i have her collar and leash hanging in the shop.

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Everybody's buddy. Good picture Doug.

RIP Josie.

 

[CCO]

brings tears to my eyes remembering that pic last spring...........please get another 'buddy' to share your lives ....... I'll bet there's a rescue down at the pound just waiting for your love and expertise.

In the meantime g/l with the sale of the lakehouse and moving into the new digs b4 winter.

Hi Greg, great to see you checkin' in brother.
C.

 

[Keith Tedford]

Josie was part of the lunch group too. This was Doug, Josie and my old buddy Ray.

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Rest in Peace to both Keith.