What did you do to your non-G body project today? [2020]
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I got a brand new 4000 watt generator ready, in case we get power outages over the winter. I've never had a generator before, so I am debating whether to purchase a transfer box to install. When power outages occur here, they generally do not last very long, but flipping a simple switch and starting the generator will be much easier than disconnecting the dryer vent and stringing extension cords through the opening.
Started my planned 'holiday' activities. Going to use the next 2wks to get my '99 3/4 ton CC short-bed updated to my spec.
The bad:
*Previous owner/s had some sort of aftermarket hitch welded in under the rear that they apparently wanted to keep. Their removal process was only partial & left material & hardware on the frame that prevented installation of a new hitch.
*Spare tire winch set-up was broke & wouldn't let the spare down to access under the bed.
*Front suspension has a death wobble.
The GOOD:
*New Curt Class IV modular hitch for install. Going to try making it a 'hidden hitch' tucked out of sight.
*5/7 drop w/all new Moog 'Problem Solver' front suspension pieces, Bell Tech drop spindles/flip-kit/C-sections + additional home built reinforcements.
*Revised exhaust to clear the rear drop.
*Updated rolling stock for a 'Scot-BILT' look.
The bad:
*Previous owner/s had some sort of aftermarket hitch welded in under the rear that they apparently wanted to keep. Their removal process was only partial & left material & hardware on the frame that prevented installation of a new hitch.
*Spare tire winch set-up was broke & wouldn't let the spare down to access under the bed.
*Front suspension has a death wobble.
The GOOD:
*New Curt Class IV modular hitch for install. Going to try making it a 'hidden hitch' tucked out of sight.
*5/7 drop w/all new Moog 'Problem Solver' front suspension pieces, Bell Tech drop spindles/flip-kit/C-sections + additional home built reinforcements.
*Revised exhaust to clear the rear drop.
*Updated rolling stock for a 'Scot-BILT' look.
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Got almost half the garage in insulation today, the workshop area and some of the middle stall. Still a bunch to go. No fun at all! Had to move two (so far) of the 8' fluorescent lights over so the wiring would be out of the center of the bays so the insulation would go into place better. It's lousy work and time consuming as all get out. Got pulled off the job a few times for errands and an inspection with the local Fire Dept. Got to take my wife into Boston tomorrow morning for business, but may get back at it in the afternoon if I can muster the interest, not looking forward to working around the garage door openers.
Excuse the mess, need to clean up the work bench. When this project is done the walls will be closed in with plywood (on the fence about wasting the time, effort and money to close in the ceiling) and some new shelving all over to tidy up the place. Really need to discard a bunch of stuff that will probably never be used again too.
Eventually the Oldsmobile will be sitting across the workshop and middle stall so that there will be ample room to walk around and work on the body. My wife's Impala will be moved to the third stall for that duration when the time comes.
Excuse the mess, need to clean up the work bench. When this project is done the walls will be closed in with plywood (on the fence about wasting the time, effort and money to close in the ceiling) and some new shelving all over to tidy up the place. Really need to discard a bunch of stuff that will probably never be used again too.
Eventually the Oldsmobile will be sitting across the workshop and middle stall so that there will be ample room to walk around and work on the body. My wife's Impala will be moved to the third stall for that duration when the time comes.
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