- City
- Dillsboro
- State
- IN
Maybe it was a friendly reminder to finish the build.
It’s getting really close. Over 420 cubic inches of AMC power on 40s.
Sorry for the hijack Randy.
My "Why I'm Not Getting Anything Jeep Related Done" Build.
- Thread starter Randyzzz
- Start date
It’s getting really close. Over 420 cubic inches of AMC power on 40s.
Sorry for the hijack Randy.
- City
- Redmond
- State
- OR
No problem on the hijack. That's on heck of a Jeep!
So, this weekend was out 38th Wedding Anniversary. I still managed to sneak out to the shop and do some painting. 2 full coats of primer, 1 coat of ceiling paint (can't really tell, should have left it bare primer) and then started on the personalizing. The grey is a bit darker than I had anticipated, but the blue strip planned for the top should give it some pop. Here's a pic. They insulated the attic Friday, 12-14" so it should be about R50. The walls are R23. Doors supposedly coming this week...
So, this weekend was out 38th Wedding Anniversary. I still managed to sneak out to the shop and do some painting. 2 full coats of primer, 1 coat of ceiling paint (can't really tell, should have left it bare primer) and then started on the personalizing. The grey is a bit darker than I had anticipated, but the blue strip planned for the top should give it some pop. Here's a pic. They insulated the attic Friday, 12-14" so it should be about R50. The walls are R23. Doors supposedly coming this week...
- City
- Redmond
- State
- OR
looking good
LED lighting?
Yes- 3 high intensity LED can lights above the office/workbench area, and 4 overhead LED fixtures, each with 4 LED bulbs. Option to double up to 8 if needed. There will be storage built above the workbench area too, and I will have more LED fixtures on the bottom of that.
Sounds good. Looking forward to how you like the LED'S. My mechanic said they will out perform my T5 bulbs and run at a fraction of the cost. Been waiting for a year for him to bite the bullet. If he does, may go in with him to help us on the price.
- City
- Dexter
- State
- MI
LOVE grey! We painted our family room in a couple shades of grey and always get compliments on it. So jealous...
- City
- Redmond
- State
- OR
Added some blue. Unfortunately the masking tape pulled some tiny bits of the grey and a thin edge of the white all along the top edge. Yep, I hate painting. I've ordered some light grey 3/4" striping tape to cover that oops. Should set it off nicely.
The gizmo on the tripod is a laser level projector. It's a Huepar Box-1g off Amazon, green laser, and it beats the pants off the $69 red Bosch unit at Lowes. Nice level green line across the wall. $59 well spent. I can see this coming in handy for many other uses, like body/frame level checking, etc. I had the slab poured perfectly level so I won't have to compensate for the drainage slope most garages have.
Doors just got measured yesterday. Looks like more waiting.
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- City
- Redmond
- State
- OR
Bit of an update. Led lights are installed. They look like 3 of those rooftop light bars mounted in a ceiling fixture. Boy, they are bright! Also finished interior paint, installed center man door, and started on exterior paint. Plus 30 yards of gravel to make aprons/drives. Big doors scheduled for 5/14, hopefully final inspection soon after and I can move in.
Getting super close on the addition too!
Getting super close on the addition too!
- City
- Redmond
- State
- OR
Budget constraints are going to make the real nice epoxy floor coating a no-go. Even for a do-it-yourself job it was going to be almost $1400. 
I didn't like the idea of floor paint peeling and making a worse mess, so I'm just going to prep and seal the concrete as-is. Hope that will keep the nasty stuff from soaking in.
Getting tired of the "Hurry up and wait"...
I didn't like the idea of floor paint peeling and making a worse mess, so I'm just going to prep and seal the concrete as-is. Hope that will keep the nasty stuff from soaking in.
Getting tired of the "Hurry up and wait"...
- City
- Pollock Pines
- State
- CA
Go with a petroleum/solvent based sealer...NOT the eco-friendly water based sealer. I've been involved with chemicals for years and believe me, you'll be light years ahead if you stay away from other sealers. In your state that might not be available. Let me know if you need help with getting the right one.
- City
- Allen Park
- State
- MI
That's so nice I'd never come back into the house!
- City
- Redmond
- State
- OR
I'll be looking out for that.
Garage doors are scheduled for tomorrow with final inspection hopefully this week. Been super busy with all the "little things" that you never imagine come with building. Plus the garage is so full of stuff that I can't even get to the J20. Sure can't wait to move into the shop!!!
- City
- Redmond
- State
- OR
Passed final inspection today on the shop! Time to get things situated. Also got permission to occupy the addition! Things are looking good! As soon as everyone gets relocated, the builder will start making our master bedroom and bath.
