I need to get one of those. They really come in handy....I dont get any tool trucks at my work. Kinda nice I guess, because I wont be spending all my money. haha.
Projects from THE COMPOUND
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So, I think I referenced in an earlier post that the THE COMPOUND is officially split. My parents moved to Idaho last fall and COMPOUND EAST was born. Anyway, my dad found another '68 camper on ebay just after Christmas. Looked pretty good in the pics and he talked to the seller (a dealer) before bidding. It was in NH and took over 2 months to get shipped to him in Idaho. When it arrived, no big surprise, it was not nearly as nice as represented. The original plan was to just clean it up and flip it. Before he was done it had to have the ball joints and shock replaced, brakes, new tires, a steering box, and alignment. He also had to drop the engine and repair/replace the ****ed up head studs. He gutted the interior and refinished all the wood along with having the cushions reupholstered. There was some rust repair done in the windshield area and a couple spots in the floor. Then he had it repainted back to the original color. After that it got a new windshield and all new weatherstripping. Originally, this was probably a turret top Riviera that someone replaced with a later '70s top. While not "correct", there's much more headroom, an upper bed, plus some added storage. As you can see, it snowballed well beyond the original plan but it came out really nice. He just posted ads for it so hopefully it'll have a new home soon. I have no before pics. These were swiped from his ad...
We had my wife's annual white trash birthday gathering last Saturday. Some attendees were in costume, some weren't --- I always am. Sorry guys, that hot piece in the moomoo with the curlers and black eye is all mine. The dude in the cut-off sleeveless coveralls and gold chain is the ever elusive Jerod. The El Camino got put on cinder blocks and served bar duty.
But, before we could play we had to get some work done. When the shop was built 15 years ago we wired it for two 8' lights above the hoist. I've actually had them leaning in a corner all this time and just never got around to installing them. Since Jerod (6'4") would be in town and has probably an extra 10" of reach over me (5'10"), I got him to help hang them. I'm posting some pics with the implied understanding that you guys won't tell OSHA or his wife how we did it.
Here's the basic formula; 18' ceiling, lights hanging from 6' chains, (1) 24' extension ladder, (1) 6' step ladder, (1) El Camino. We were sober.
The front one wasn't too bad. We put the El Camino up on the hoist to act as a net in case sh*t went sideways and he had to bail. Then he would at least only fall 8' to the hood instead of all the way to the concrete floor. An extension ladder was put between the catwalk and the top of the hoist to walk out and screw the chains to the ceiling.
The light between the roll-up door and the hoist was a bit more complicated. On one side we used a 6' step ladder in the bed and Jerod stood on the 2nd to the top rung to screw it in. On the other side it was just too far out of reach. We ended up building a brace from two 2x4s with V-notches cut in the end to lean a rung of the extension ladder. I would have taken action pics but I was busy holding the ladders.
It was seriously janky but got the job done. Much better lighting for chassis building now. Notice the chimney STILL isn't installed? Maybe next weekend.
But, before we could play we had to get some work done. When the shop was built 15 years ago we wired it for two 8' lights above the hoist. I've actually had them leaning in a corner all this time and just never got around to installing them. Since Jerod (6'4") would be in town and has probably an extra 10" of reach over me (5'10"), I got him to help hang them. I'm posting some pics with the implied understanding that you guys won't tell OSHA or his wife how we did it.
Here's the basic formula; 18' ceiling, lights hanging from 6' chains, (1) 24' extension ladder, (1) 6' step ladder, (1) El Camino. We were sober.
The front one wasn't too bad. We put the El Camino up on the hoist to act as a net in case sh*t went sideways and he had to bail. Then he would at least only fall 8' to the hood instead of all the way to the concrete floor. An extension ladder was put between the catwalk and the top of the hoist to walk out and screw the chains to the ceiling.
The light between the roll-up door and the hoist was a bit more complicated. On one side we used a 6' step ladder in the bed and Jerod stood on the 2nd to the top rung to screw it in. On the other side it was just too far out of reach. We ended up building a brace from two 2x4s with V-notches cut in the end to lean a rung of the extension ladder. I would have taken action pics but I was busy holding the ladders.
It was seriously janky but got the job done. Much better lighting for chassis building now. Notice the chimney STILL isn't installed? Maybe next weekend.
Had 2 dump truck loads of gravel delivered yesterday. The driver laid it out pretty well and my dad was on hand (I had to be at work) to do some tractor work. I spent a few hours this morning with a rake and on the tractor until I was satisfied. Good enough for who it's for.
While I had it here I gave the tractor an oil change. No clue how long it's been since the last one. Safe guess that it's been at least 10 years. Normally it lives at my brother's house about a mile away. Outta sight outta mind, I suppose. Not sure if I've ever posted it before but my great grandfather used to own it in the '50s and '60s. It was sold to a family friend who later gave it a cosmetic restoration then my dad eventually bought it back probably 20 years ago. My nephew is the 5th generation to use it. Kinda cool I guess.
Random pic of an old 327 block that serves as a planter in front of the shop.
And since I was already on the roof I snapped a shot of a construction project across the street from me. Tore down 1 house and took out a bunch of trees. IIRC either 60 or 80 houses will be popping up soon. Largish lots like mine just keep getting more scarce. Fine by me.
While I had it here I gave the tractor an oil change. No clue how long it's been since the last one. Safe guess that it's been at least 10 years. Normally it lives at my brother's house about a mile away. Outta sight outta mind, I suppose. Not sure if I've ever posted it before but my great grandfather used to own it in the '50s and '60s. It was sold to a family friend who later gave it a cosmetic restoration then my dad eventually bought it back probably 20 years ago. My nephew is the 5th generation to use it. Kinda cool I guess.
Random pic of an old 327 block that serves as a planter in front of the shop.
And since I was already on the roof I snapped a shot of a construction project across the street from me. Tore down 1 house and took out a bunch of trees. IIRC either 60 or 80 houses will be popping up soon. Largish lots like mine just keep getting more scarce. Fine by me.
Been a hot-ish summer. Don't have to mow it much though.OldGG said:
Bus sold a couple weeks ago...and it was a nice one.sputman said:
My anvil block finally had enough. It was old when it moved here and I can't remember how long ago that was.
I'm thinking I'll fab a new one from scrap metal. Still in the planning stages. Probably just go in the corner for now.
I'm thinking I'll fab a new one from scrap metal. Still in the planning stages. Probably just go in the corner for now.
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