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NONHOG · 07-23-2008, 01:05 AM

Starting to add color to the shop ! Will need to change color on the gutters
also.(what do ya think?)
Had my helper today cleaning up some of our mess we made putting in the slotcar track in the loft.
Things are coming along SLOW but sure .

BACKYARD88 · 07-23-2008, 09:13 AM

looking good man. That track is cool! I want one of those

PHOENIX · 07-23-2008, 01:48 PM

You're a lucky man. Thats a great looking shop.

No3Fan4Ever · 07-24-2008, 12:44 PM

Nice shop. Now let's get some paint on those 'guardrails'

NONHOG · 07-24-2008, 05:41 PM

Thanks for the kind words , the track is a hoot ! But needs some TLC its used and has some issues on power delivery (resistance ?) I need to take it apart piece by piece and clean each track section . Just takes time

Guard rails

must be refering to my cardboard boxes ! TEMP !

No3Fan4Ever · 07-24-2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NONHOG

Thanks for the kind words , the track is a hoot ! But needs some TLC its used and has some issues on power delivery (resistance ?) I need to take it apart piece by piece and clean each track section . Just takes time

Guard rails

must be refering to my cardboard boxes ! TEMP !

Oh I ran a HO car or two into the wall/floor in my day with a set-up like that without guardrails; seeing your boy with the track set-up brings back alot of memories.....

NONHOG · 03-06-2010, 02:35 AM

Fast forward over a year and its still not done

Now I am trying to figure how to frame up an inside wall(seems stupid since I have walls already) so I can insulate. I did not want to have any fiberglass touching metal so I added 1/2" styrofoam to the girts and then I'll frame up and add insulation if I don't start another project in between.

Check out the pictures, ideas welcome

68C15 · 03-06-2010, 08:42 AM

my only issue is you built it in the wrong spot. it should be 1547 miles to the south east. LOL

have you thought about adding more windows? I think it would save on electricity.

NONHOG · 11-13-2010, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

my only issue is you built it in the wrong spot. it should be 1547 miles to the south east. LOL

have you thought about adding more windows? I think it would save on electricity.

I thought I was only 1546.95 miles to the south east.

Maybe someday on the windows for now its not in the cards.
I did pick up a new sign for the shop today.
Also grabbed a roll up man door that I got free from work. My lucky day!

NONHOG · 11-13-2010, 02:02 AM

I have done a little more on the back wall, just been a slacker about posting anything.

steppside69 · 11-29-2010, 09:07 PM

Shop looks great, Eric

swamp rat · 11-30-2010, 12:34 AM

I just wish i had the land to have a shop too.. Looks great!

NONHOG · 04-11-2011, 01:18 AM

Thanks for the reply's I really like my shop I just wish I had the money to finish it before I packed it full of "stuff" and dug into the projects.
Sure makes it hard to do upgrades in the shop while stumbling over things.
As you can see in my latest change. I am getting too old to work in the cold.
My goal is to have the 2 bays sealed off and insulated to give my little G73
heater half a chance.
Made slider doors or I should say I hired a guy to help me.(I helped him

)
I'm a do it yourselfer but for speeds sake it was nice to just have it done.

**Palf70Step** · 04-11-2011, 05:20 AM

Very nice!

Fattback · 04-11-2011, 10:45 AM

Great job on the shop. Thank you for sharing it in the forum.

NONHOG · 08-19-2011, 12:31 AM

A little effort on the projects then a little effort on the shop. Back and forth,
back and forth. I suppose as long as I'm making steps in the right direction thats the important thing. Some sheetrock work today.
Used the engine hoist as a helper as well as some 2by's here and there.
Had a piece of sheetrock over my head and could not reach my screw gun.
Cell phone came in handy. "Honey can you come out in the shop?"

NONHOG · 11-15-2011, 12:07 AM

Small bits of progress here and there. Already the doors and sheetrock work have made it heat faster and I have yet to close the doors and seal up many gaps. Pretty happy so far.
The one slider door was pretty warped so I dug up some 'stuff' I had laying around and made a bump out roller to push the door away from the sheetrock.
Added hardi board for the bottom 1 foot of my wall to protect against wet cars draining on my shop floor. (Seattle area)
Will cover that with tile.

*truckingsal3* · 09-08-2012, 11:20 PM

Well those things aren't really overrated as they look. The shop can be the ones just to control them.

ETsC10 · 09-14-2012, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NONHOG

Maybe someday on the windows for now its not in the cards.

Your garage is turning out so cool maybe I should move my projects to your digs!

Brad, I still have a fair-sized stack of Milgard vinyl sound-abatement windows
(new and never installed) that I'll be getting gone ASAP.

If you plan on someday installing more windows, you are welcome to any you
think you can use. PM me if you are interested.

Keep up the good work!

NONHOG · 09-30-2012, 02:25 PM

Shop progress has been slow. Real slow. So many half done projects it amazes even me.

Took out some retirment money(whos going to retire anyway LOL) and poured a slab out front of one bay big enough for jr. to be able to play some BB with his friends. Also did a sidewalk from the house to the shop.
(never mind the mess, just finished pour)

Now I have some very torn up yard to deal with, but no more muddy shoes
walking back and forth from the shop in the long rainy fall/winter/springs we have.

**Palf70Step** · 09-30-2012, 05:03 PM

Hey, you forgot the hope holder!

Nice job on the slab and pathway. I wish I could say progress at my shop was slow because of doing something useful on the side, but........

jayman68 · 09-30-2012, 05:56 PM

Good job! Looking great.

NONHOG · 10-02-2012, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ETsC10

Your garage is turning out so cool maybe I should move my projects to your digs!

Thanks but I can barely walk through my stuff now. Plus i don't have a lift like someone I know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Hey, you forgot the hope holder!

Nice job on the slab and pathway. I wish I could say progress at my shop was slow because of doing something useful on the side, but........

Thanks! and I've been searching hope holder. I'm lost

Whats a hope holder?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayman68

Good job! Looking great.

Thanks. Its getting there, just when I get things clean and somewhat organized. I find a way to trash it. Which is what its for, at least on the inside.

**Palf70Step** · 10-02-2012, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NONHOG

Thanks! and I've been searching hope holder. I'm lost

Whats a hope holder?

I guess if my brain would work to my fingers. Hoop Holder

A pole to hold the basketball hoop.

Where I was from it was an old telephone pole

NONHOG · 10-02-2012, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I guess if my brain would work to my fingers. Hoop Holder

A pole to hold the basketball hoop.

Where I was from it was an old telephone pole

I have options there. Or I have yet to figure that out. LOL
I was going to dig out part of the retaining wall and mount the pole but ran out of time. For now the portable water filled one we have been using will
have to work. Hope to get that handled before the weather turns.

I'll post pics.

07-23-2008, 01:05 AM	#101
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Starting to add color to the shop ! Will need to change color on the gutters also.(what do ya think?) Had my helper today cleaning up some of our mess we made putting in the slotcar track in the loft. Things are coming along SLOW but sure . Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

07-23-2008, 09:13 AM	#102
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! looking good man. That track is cool! I want one of those __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

07-23-2008, 01:48 PM	#103
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! You're a lucky man. Thats a great looking shop. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

07-24-2008, 12:44 PM	#104
No3Fan4Ever Running on empty Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,033	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Nice shop. Now let's get some paint on those 'guardrails' __________________ _____________________________________________ Tim We have two rules here at the Rock. Rule #1: No writing on the walls. Rule#2: Obey all rules 70 GMC Sierra Grande "Custom Camper" Longhorn 402 Big Block TH400 PS PB factory AC Posi; 94 Bronco XLT 302, auto;worn out daily driver

07-24-2008, 05:41 PM	#105
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Thanks for the kind words , the track is a hoot ! But needs some TLC its used and has some issues on power delivery (resistance ?) I need to take it apart piece by piece and clean each track section . Just takes time Guard rails must be refering to my cardboard boxes ! TEMP ! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

03-06-2010, 02:35 AM	#107
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Fast forward over a year and its still not done Now I am trying to figure how to frame up an inside wall(seems stupid since I have walls already) so I can insulate. I did not want to have any fiberglass touching metal so I added 1/2" styrofoam to the girts and then I'll frame up and add insulation if I don't start another project in between. Check out the pictures, ideas welcome Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

03-06-2010, 08:42 AM	#108
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! my only issue is you built it in the wrong spot. it should be 1547 miles to the south east. LOL have you thought about adding more windows? I think it would save on electricity. Last edited by 68C15; 03-06-2010 at 08:43 AM.

11-13-2010, 02:02 AM	#110
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! I have done a little more on the back wall, just been a slacker about posting anything. Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

11-29-2010, 09:07 PM	#111
steppside69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rossford,Ohio Posts: 291	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Shop looks great, Eric __________________ 69 chevy stepside (project) 2006 Silverado Z71 Ext. cab 2005 Saturn VUE (wifes dd)

11-30-2010, 12:34 AM	#112
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! I just wish i had the land to have a shop too.. Looks great! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

04-11-2011, 01:18 AM	#113
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Thanks for the reply's I really like my shop I just wish I had the money to finish it before I packed it full of "stuff" and dug into the projects. Sure makes it hard to do upgrades in the shop while stumbling over things. As you can see in my latest change. I am getting too old to work in the cold. My goal is to have the 2 bays sealed off and insulated to give my little G73 heater half a chance. Made slider doors or I should say I hired a guy to help me.(I helped him) I'm a do it yourselfer but for speeds sake it was nice to just have it done. Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

04-11-2011, 05:20 AM	#114
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,642	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Very nice! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-11-2011, 10:45 AM	#115
Fattback Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 287	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Great job on the shop. Thank you for sharing it in the forum.

08-19-2011, 12:31 AM	#116
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! A little effort on the projects then a little effort on the shop. Back and forth, back and forth. I suppose as long as I'm making steps in the right direction thats the important thing. Some sheetrock work today. Used the engine hoist as a helper as well as some 2by's here and there. Had a piece of sheetrock over my head and could not reach my screw gun. Cell phone came in handy. "Honey can you come out in the shop?" Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

11-15-2011, 12:07 AM	#117
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Small bits of progress here and there. Already the doors and sheetrock work have made it heat faster and I have yet to close the doors and seal up many gaps. Pretty happy so far. The one slider door was pretty warped so I dug up some 'stuff' I had laying around and made a bump out roller to push the door away from the sheetrock. Added hardi board for the bottom 1 foot of my wall to protect against wet cars draining on my shop floor. (Seattle area) Will cover that with tile. Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap. Last edited by NONHOG; 11-15-2011 at 12:13 AM.



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09-08-2012, 11:20 PM	#118
truckingsal3 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pquenia Posts: 22	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Well those things aren't really overrated as they look. The shop can be the ones just to control them.

09-30-2012, 02:25 PM	#120
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Shop progress has been slow. Real slow. So many half done projects it amazes even me. Took out some retirment money(whos going to retire anyway LOL) and poured a slab out front of one bay big enough for jr. to be able to play some BB with his friends. Also did a sidewalk from the house to the shop. (never mind the mess, just finished pour) Now I have some very torn up yard to deal with, but no more muddy shoes walking back and forth from the shop in the long rainy fall/winter/springs we have. Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

09-30-2012, 05:03 PM	#121
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,642	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Hey, you forgot the hope holder! Nice job on the slab and pathway. I wish I could say progress at my shop was slow because of doing something useful on the side, but........ __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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