Don Coatney Posted May 19, 2014 Report Posted May 19, 2014 This morning I finally was able to clear a hole in the middle of my garage after my recent move. I had to build a couple of new benches and hang several cabinets. I still have work to do but it will happen with time. 3 Quote
Don Coatney Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Posted May 19, 2014 Reason I did all that work this morning is so my car would fit. It is now home after a very bumpy trip on a flatbed. I will post the trip details a bit later after I find the answer to the trouble I had. This was the first time ever my car has been on the hook. 2 Quote
Young Ed Posted May 19, 2014 Report Posted May 19, 2014 Reason I did all that work this morning is so my car would fit. It is now home after a very bumpy trip on a flatbed. I will post the trip details a bit later after I find the answer to the trouble I had. This was the first time ever my car has been on the hook. I know your pain all too well. Last august my coupe got a 300mile trailer ride. Keep us posted on the fix. Did you make it part way or not at all? Quote
48Dodger Posted May 19, 2014 Report Posted May 19, 2014 Nice work Don.....I like the short shelf with the anvil. I bet its a good feeling to get the Man-cave up and running. Any garage warming gift I can send you? A floor mat? A poster, mopar tin? 48D Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted May 19, 2014 Report Posted May 19, 2014 good deal getting the garage rigged for work Don..saw you looking on line last night searching the archives...let me know if I can help.. I just a few minutes ago put the last block in place on the barn addition and have moved a few parts to the new storage platform..looking to free up a bit of shop space with this new addition..get my lazy butt back into production of some sort.. Quote
BigDaddyO Posted May 19, 2014 Report Posted May 19, 2014 I like your 'half bench', that's a great idea. Maybe the old girl just didn't want to move. Quote
_shel_ny Posted May 19, 2014 Report Posted May 19, 2014 Your car was neglected, and just wanted to let you know that it will not be tolerated Quote
Don Coatney Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Posted June 3, 2014 I finally got a chance to dabble with my car. Pulled the distributor and replaced everything. Started the engine and set the timing. Went for a test drive around the short block and the engine was miss firing under acceleration. Returned home and did a compression check. All 6 between 115 and 120 pounds. Installed a new out of the box set of spark plugs (Autolite #295) first time in a long time. Just returned from a trip around the long (10 mile) block and the engine is running like it did when I first installed it. I think I am good to go for the summer. 4 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 more than not you may have splash fouled a couple plugs when you had the original ign. problem...glad you back on the road... Quote
Don Coatney Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Posted June 3, 2014 I have yet to blast them but they don't look bad. Quote
Eneto-55 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 Watch out for the skeeters up there in Minnesota - they don't bite you, they take you home for dinner. Also, I remember coming in from a short walk along the lake, and picking off around 30 tics, about one per minute. Quote
Don Coatney Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Posted June 3, 2014 I check my wife for ticks almost daily year round. 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 3, 2014 Report Posted June 3, 2014 I understand all your tics are nervous Don... that second plug to the right looks like it could be goobered up inside by looks of the ceramic... Quote
Dave72dt Posted June 4, 2014 Report Posted June 4, 2014 Interesting terminology. I was going to say the same thing, sort of, second from the left. Quote
Labrauer Posted June 4, 2014 Report Posted June 4, 2014 (edited) Don the new garage looks great. I see you have the most important item in there. The beer cooler refrigerator. I don't have one of those the one I have in my garage is another freezer. LOL I like how you have set it up though. Have a great summer with your car. I have a 48 sedan about the same color as yours except I think mine is a little more of a green color that I think is turquoise. I have put new brake lines and new master cylinder with all new brake shoes and all new wheel cylinders can't wait to get it on the road with the 48 coupe. Edited June 4, 2014 by Labrauer 2 Quote
pflaming Posted June 6, 2014 Report Posted June 6, 2014 I'm really getting anxious now. Questions: 1. Send me some ticks? 2. Where do you hang the winch? 3. How close is the yournall? Quote
Don Coatney Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Posted June 6, 2014 I am currently not ticked off but I could be at any given moment. I have not hung the wench but I have thought about it. In an emergency the yournall (that would be urinal for those that know how to spell) is the sink at the end of my bench. Hope that answers your questions. Quote
pflaming Posted June 6, 2014 Report Posted June 6, 2014 Looks like a stair door to the attic. Got some nice storage space up there. I'm running conduit in the rafters this morning. I put in the sub panel yesterday and ran all the wires in the walls. Dry wall where needed is all cut and ready to hang. A friend is coming this morning to help. Your shop is a good study for me just now. Thanks for posting. Narrow benches and aux air tank I like. Quote
Don Coatney Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Posted June 6, 2014 Stair door to the attic is redundant and will not be used. There is a walk in door to the attic from the loft. 1 Quote
Brent B3B Posted June 6, 2014 Report Posted June 6, 2014 I am currently not ticked off but I could be at any given moment. I have not hung the wench but I have thought about it. In an emergency the yournall (that would be urinal for those that know how to spell) is the sink at the end of my bench. Hope that answers your questions. boy, there is an OT of it's own.... you seem pretty spoiled to have a sink. here in the great Northwest we are left to nature it can get pretty cold in the winter Quote
Don Coatney Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Posted June 6, 2014 Gets pretty cold here too. I was told by the prior home owner that he never had a problem with the sink freezing. There is a heat duct into the garage so with the overhead door closed I think it will be comfortable working in the garage in the winter. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 6, 2014 Report Posted June 6, 2014 I'm really getting anxious now. Questions: 1. Send me some ticks? 2. Where do you hang the winch? 3. How close is the yournall? PP you got ticks in CA already...just look to any political arena and view these blood sucking parasite... you do not hang a winch..you mount/suspend them..and you can go to jail for hanging a wench...I however still prefer a cheery picker or at worse...chain fall as a member of the male population..the whole world is your urinal is you so chose to use it... 1 Quote
T120 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Posted June 7, 2014 ...edit - as a member of the male population..the whole world is your urinal is you so chose to use it... That's the way my pup had it figured,it was my job to train him Quote
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