Or man cave, as it is. I've been cleaning and organizing my cave for the past few weeks a few hours at a time. I'm hosting a Camaro club tour here next month and it really was a sh!t hole after the last 2 winters of restoration work. Today I discovered the concrete floor extends all the way to the back wall...
I brought the LS5 down off the racking and mounted it on the stand for mobility. I then put the engine for my GTO on the pallet to get it off the floor.
It's been a rather expensive month, what with the cpp brake conversion. I also bought a 10x10 pop up with 3 sides and a rolling storage bag at Nothern along with a cut off tool and another pair of ratching jack stands. Last night I met a guy from Eden Prairie whom I bought a bellhousing and flywheel from along with an almost new Hurst Comp Plus for the '66. It came with all the rods and arms too.
And then there's pushrods "donation" to my already cluttered mess... think I can get it under there ?
Chris R said
Jan 28, 2012
Thats the same shifter I use in my 66. I cant imagine anything different with the perfect curve it has.
Lost in the 60s said
Jan 28, 2012
Chris R wrote:
Thats the same shifter I use in my 66. I cant imagine anything different with the perfect curve it has.
That's good to hear. It doesn't look like a lot more curve than what I have but the current stick almost touches the dash in 1st and 3rd. Makes for a long reach.
Tim H said
Jan 28, 2012
Nice shop how many square feet is it. I can't hardly ever find my floor under all the dust and crud.
Lost in the 60s said
Jan 28, 2012
Tim H wrote:
Nice shop how many square feet is it. I can't hardly ever find my floor under all the dust and crud.
Shop is 1100 and another 900 of cold storage.
I've been moving parts and boxes that had been on the floor for some time and the accumulated dirt around them was embarressing.
SShink said
Jan 28, 2012
Lookin' good Mitch!
Of course, the real test is to get that retired Navy guy over there to give it the white glove test!
Dave Seitz said
Jan 28, 2012
I need a small shop about as big as the one Jamie has.
Lost in the 60s said
Jan 28, 2012
SShink wrote:
Lookin' good Mitch!
Of course, the real test is to get that retired Navy guy over there to give it the white glove test!
It will NEVER be that clean...
dashboard said
Jan 28, 2012
Stand by inspection will commence at 0800 hours. Looks good Mitch, when are you going to move your lift in there?
Lost in the 60s said
Jan 28, 2012
dashboard wrote:
Stand by inspection will commence at 0800 hours. Looks good Mitch, when are you going to move your lift in there?
Are you on your way ? I'm ready, coffees hot and the cinnamon rolls should be out of the oven about 8:30. Oh, bring LOTS of gloves...
When the day comes that I send the Pete down the road and know it will never have a semi in the shop again, THEN the lift will get moved.
Lost in the 60s said
Jan 28, 2012
dashboard wrote:
Stand by inspection will commence at 0800 hours. Looks good Mitch, when are you going to move your lift in there?
What happened ? I had to drink all the coffee and eat all the rolls while I was waiting...
Chris R said
Jan 28, 2012
Is that a 78-87 GM pickup bed up on the shelf back there?
Lost in the 60s said
Jan 28, 2012
Chris R wrote:
Is that a 78-87 GM pickup bed up on the shelf back there?
'67-'72
Chris R said
Jan 28, 2012
I actually meant 73-87 but thats even better.
dashboard said
Jan 29, 2012
Sorry Mitch, I'm in Ohio. Next time coffees on me.
dashboard said
Jan 29, 2012
Sorry Mitch Im in Ohio. next.time the coffee on me.
Or man cave, as it is. I've been cleaning and organizing my cave for the past few weeks a few hours at a time. I'm hosting a Camaro club tour here next month and it really was a sh!t hole after the last 2 winters of restoration work. Today I discovered the concrete floor extends all the way to the back wall...
I brought the LS5 down off the racking and mounted it on the stand for mobility. I then put the engine for my GTO on the pallet to get it off the floor.
It's been a rather expensive month, what with the cpp brake conversion. I also bought a 10x10 pop up with 3 sides and a rolling storage bag at Nothern along with a cut off tool and another pair of ratching jack stands. Last night I met a guy from Eden Prairie whom I bought a bellhousing and flywheel from along with an almost new Hurst Comp Plus for the '66. It came with all the rods and arms too.
And then there's pushrods "donation" to my already cluttered mess... think I can get it under there ?
Thats the same shifter I use in my 66. I cant imagine anything different with the perfect curve it has.
Lookin' good Mitch!
Of course, the real test is to get that retired Navy guy over there to give it the white glove test!
It will NEVER be that clean...
Looks good Mitch, when are you going to move your lift in there?
Is that a 78-87 GM pickup bed up on the shelf back there?
I actually meant 73-87 but thats even better.