What did you do today not on your truck...

[3757chevy]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I got dragged into going shopping with my wife. We had to buy dog food and she can't lift a 35 pound bag (She can but she wants me to do it)

So. We stopped by an antique store. They had a cool Pennzoil 55 gallon drum sitting outside. I thought it would be a cool trash can for my garage. But the guy wanted $200 for it. I liked it but not that much. Who knows maybe it's worth that much. Just not to me. I'm not paying 200 bucks for a trash can.

Originally Posted by Boog

I bet for less than $50 you can buy a barrel and paint logo it yourself and be much happier. Use a plastic drum and it will last much longer.

I've had a 33 gallon grease drum since the 80's . didn't cost me anything.

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by 3757chevy

I've had a 33 gallon grease drum since the 80's . didn't cost me anything.

That's the one. I thought it was a 55 gallon. I was never any good at math.

Good news is that your can is now worth 200 bucks according to the guy selling or sitting on this one.

I have no problem paying a little too much for something I really want. But when the price just becomes excessive I walk.

I may be an idiot but I'm not a sucker.

[Warrens69GMC]

Sold the wheels I was going to put on a 1981 Malibu wagon I have. Getting ready to sell it, and I don't like having ugly wheels on any car.

I hate black on black wheels, and this was going on a Blue wagon...............

[72c20customcamper]

Put the one piece driveshaft in my Dodge . What a difference , very smooth and the take off shutter is gone that the truck had since it was new. Next up is my Chevelle

[special-K]

Those 33s go for the big money. A 55 is a less desirable size. I can never find a 33 I am willing to pay the cost for. I'd pay $200 for a more obscure more vintage can but not such a common and recent one as that Pennzoil.

Our leaves held on longer this year. This is the weekend I put up Christmas lights but it doesn't seem right when I still have leaves to deal with. So I divided the day between some leave removal and starting the lights. Same thing today, but mainly hope to get some work done on the barn move project. This getting dark early thing is putting a hurtin' on getting anything done after work during the week. Outside work all my life means when the sun goes down the tools get put away and I shut down

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by special-K

Those 33s go for the big money. A 55 is a less desirable size. I can never find a 33 I am willing to pay the cost for. I'd pay $200 for a more obscure more vintage can but not such a common and recent one as that Pennzoil.

Our leaves held on longer this year. This is the weekend I put up Christmas lights but it doesn't seem right when I still have leaves to deal with. So I divided the day between some leave removal and starting the lights. Same thing today, but mainly hope to get some work done on the barn move project. This getting dark early thing is putting a hurtin' on getting anything done after work during the week. Outside work all my life means when the sun goes down the tools get put away and I shut down

I dont put up outside lights . Might get one or 2 cars a day go by non at night ,and we went from 53 on Thursday to snow today and 27. Bikes and trucks all put away they salted the roads so untill it rains and washes it off the road they stay in the garage .

[FleetsidePaul]

I tried to get my hardwood (laminate) floors to shine. I tried 2 different products that were supposed to bring out the shine. They did...For about 5 minutes. Then it was just like before.

Does anyone know of something to get these floors to shine. Otherwise I'm just ripping them out and replacing them. I was thinking Polyurethane but they aren't real wood so I don't know how that would work.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by mr.mud1

today i had a couple stumps sawed up into 2 1/2 inch thick slabs.i plan this winter when i have some spare time,whenever that is???to built some benches for here in the new shop and around the fire pit.

Interesting. What kind of wood is that.

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Everyone else puts them up, I tear them down.... The barn is now a ground level structure.

LockDoc

I may need to call on you if my 'barn move' project goes wrong.

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Does anyone know of something to get these floors to shine. Otherwise I'm just ripping them out and replacing them. I was thinking Polyurethane but they aren't real wood so I don't know how that would work.

If the top surface is wood you should be able to use any finish made for wood. I could be wrong. I guess you could look into it on your computer to be sure

[LT7A]

Originally Posted by special-K

Interesting. What kind of wood is that.

I may need to call on you if my 'barn move' project goes wrong.

If the top surface is wood you should be able to use any finish made for wood. I could be wrong. I guess you could look into it on your computer to be sure

I see you, trying to keep your post count down ; )

[mr.mud1]

Originally Posted by special-K

Interesting. What kind of wood is that.

I may need to call on you if my 'barn move' project goes wrong.

If the top surface is wood you should be able to use any finish made for wood. I could be wrong. I guess you could look into it on your computer to be sure

hi Special K,The big wide slabs were from some big old 150 year old trees from downtown Halifax that were damaged in a storm.i wasn't there when they came down,a buddy who does that work dropped them off in my driveway when i told him i needed a couple stumps for some anvils?way too big for what i wanted so i made them into slabs.i thought they were elm and the guy who sawed them up thought so as well,but i don't know.no idea on what the darker narrower,longer boards are??they make a bench,that's all i know?take care.Greg

[LT7A]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I tried to get my hardwood (laminate) floors to shine. I tried 2 different products that were supposed to bring out the shine. They did...For about 5 minutes. Then it was just like before.

Does anyone know of something to get these floors to shine. Otherwise I'm just ripping them out and replacing them. I was thinking Polyurethane but they aren't real wood so I don't know how that would work.

I've been mulling this over. I'll bet an automotive trim product would work pretty well like 303 protectant or easier and cheaper would be Stoner trim shine. You'd have to try it in an out of the way area to make sure it didn't make it too slippery. Spray on and wipe off would probably do it. For it to stay shiny though, you might have to do it pretty frequently, but maybe it will soak in and start to hold up after a few uses.

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by LT7A

I've been mulling this over. I'll bet an automotive trim product would work pretty well like 303 protectant or easier and cheaper would be Stoner trim shine. You'd have to try it in an out of the way area to make sure it didn't make it too slippery. Spray on and wipe off would probably do it. For it to stay shiny though, you might have to do it pretty frequently, but maybe it will soak in and start to hold up after a few uses.

I'll try that. I really don't want to tear it out. The flooring is only a few years old. But it looks terrible when it's all dull.

I don't want it slippery either. Years ago I had a cleaning lady and I don't know what she used to clean the shower but it was like ice when she was done. I slipped and cracked a rib once trying to get out.

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I'll try that. I really don't want to tear it out. The flooring is only a few years old. But it looks terrible when it's all dull.

I don't want it slippery either. Years ago I had a cleaning lady and I don't know what she used to clean the shower but it was like ice when she was done. I slipped and cracked a rib once trying to get out.

I would contact the manufacturer even cheap laminate has at least a 5 to 10 year warranty.

My friends wife thought it would be a good idea using pledge spray wax on the stairs and floors . Her husband went down three steps and slid the rest of the way breaking his wrist and dislocating his shoulder . Sox and wax should never mix .

[LT7A]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I would contact the manufacturer even cheap laminate has at least a 5 to 10 year warranty.

My friends wife thought it would be a good idea using pledge spray wax on the stairs and floors . Her husband went down three steps and slid the rest of the way breaking his wrist and dislocating his shoulder . Sox and wax should never mix .

Kinda sounds like he might want to hire a food taster...

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I would contact the manufacturer even cheap laminate has at least a 5 to 10 year warranty.

My friends wife thought it would be a good idea using pledge spray wax on the stairs and floors . Her husband went down three steps and slid the rest of the way breaking his wrist and dislocating his shoulder . Sox and wax should never mix .

I have no idea who the manufacturer is. A contractor had just put it in when we bought the place. Probably the cheapest cr@p that he could find.

It sounds like your buddy went down hard. That smarts. When I went down I tried to grab the towel rack which immediately ripped out of the wall and down I went on the side of the tub.

I was just lucky that the entire time my ribs were cracked that I didn't have to sneeze. That would have been worse than the fall.

I put some polyurethane on some test spots today and it seems to be working.

[57taskforce]

I busted out the ole Sega Genesis and beat Sonic 2 with my 4 year old son. Hard to believe that thing and all it’s games still work after 30+ Years.

[3757chevy]

My wife and I watched our Granddaughters Today while our Son in law and Daughter went to the Broncos - Chargers Game. I winterized the patio door and made a trip to town for bird seed and dog treats. Picked up some photo cards at Walgreens and parked next to someones '72 K5 . We bought lunch at Mickey D's and got home in time to see kick off .

[KW5413]

Installed a dash camera in my Denali. It was in my 2018 Sierra. Only took me 14 months to get around to hard wiring it in this truck.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I dont put up outside lights . Might get one or 2 cars a day go by non at night ,and we went from 53 on Thursday to snow today and 27. Bikes and trucks all put away they salted the roads so untill it rains and washes it off the road they stay in the garage .

We were just below the edge of that snow and it got to low-50s. I put up the lights on all my buildings. Over the years I've been told the kids across the road (barely see their house from here) love the lights. I also have kids next to and behind me who have parents that don't do such things and I like knowing they get to see mine. The ones across the way are growing up but staying around and now they do the lights up bigtime, starting with stringing lights from the road all the way back to the house. I get to look at theirs now. I always liked seeing the house out in the country all lit up. I love seeing mine when I drive up in the evening, as well as while I'm home. I can look out my window from bed and see them above the window and out on the woodshed. I love seeing the lights in the snow. I leave them on until second week of January January but leave them up till spring. I'll plug them in when we get a good snow.

Originally Posted by 57taskforce

I busted out the ole Sega Genesis and beat Sonic 2 with my 4 year old son. Hard to believe that thing and all it’s games still work after 30+ Years.

Hah! I still have all the Nintendo stuff from my oldest son. I may still master Mario Brothers yet! That's all I ever tried with it or any other video gaming. I figure it still works but haven't tried.

Originally Posted by 3757chevy

My wife and I watched our Granddaughters Today while our Son in law and Daughter went to the Broncos - Chargers Game. I winterized the patio door and made a trip to town for bird seed and dog treats. Picked up some photo cards at Walgreens and parked next to someones '72 K5 . We bought lunch at Mickey D's and got home in time to see kick off .

Take Suburban to town with grandkids to do errands. That's just great, and how it was meant to be. When I had my '71 it was our pile in and go vehicle when our kids were young. I mostly remember going to 4H for dog obedience classes with our kids our dog, some neighbor kids, and their dogs. All I knew is I was driving and could see out the windshield and looking in the rear view was eyeballs and fur.

Originally Posted by KW5413

Installed a dash camera in my Denali. It was in my 2018 Sierra. Only took me 14 months to get around to hard wiring it in this truck.

I like to carry parts on my seat that go on my truck. Bigger stuff goes on the passenger floor

What I did yesterday, other than leaves and Christmas lights, was finish bolting bottom plates on the one barn wall (barn move project) and lay the block that the building will move across. Still on temporary supports. Let that set a while then set the building down and do the other side




The other side

[Boog]

I'd like to see this whole building move in time lapse. I suppose you will use a come along to slide that wall over when the time comes?

[special-K]

Originally Posted by Boog

I'd like to see this whole building move in time lapse. I suppose you will use a come along to slide that wall over when the time comes?

I just hope it moves! I wish I had a Go-Pro. I have a camera I could use. Sounds like more work tho' . How will I move the building? Heck if I know. I thought you knew. I'm just focused on getting it ready to be moved . I really am just figuring it out as I go. I get all the ideas floating around and when I get closer to it I come up with what might be best. I was originally thinking push the building with skid loader or large farm tractor with bucket. The plan is to run 4x6s between the 4 posts to tie both walls together at the bottom. Then roll the building on pieces of steel pipe between the 4x6 and the short temporary block walls.

I have considered maybe come-alongs might do it with the pipe rollers helping. The question has been how to anchor the end I'll be pulling to. I was looking at the side I haven't touched the posts on yet and am thinking I can use those to anchor to. I could just cut them out up high making room to bolt the plates under the posts and leave the lower part to anchor to.

[72 tigger]

Originally Posted by Boog

I'd like to see this whole building move in time lapse. I suppose you will use a come along to slide that wall over when the time comes?

All of Tim’s building moving project talk got me thinking about a building l moved to add onto the shop back in 1999. (Water damaged photo)

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

All of Tim’s building moving project talk got me thinking about a building l moved to add onto the shop back in 1999. (Water damaged photo)

Nice! That's almost cheating.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

All of Tim’s building moving project talk got me thinking about a building l moved to add onto the shop back in 1999. (Water damaged photo)

I've also been digging out my cellar and I think about your new foundation project. This is all handwork, no skid loader, shovel and bucket. I just began going down another 6".

Your building on truck picture reminds me of just a roof we set on a '40 Chevy flatbed and moved to my friend's place. I'm sure he has pictures. It was a sight going down the road. I believe it was at least 12' wide.

[davischevy]

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

All of Tim’s building moving project talk got me thinking about a building l moved to add onto the shop back in 1999. (Water damaged photo)

Post that picture again of the house you jacked up and put a basement under. I'm still in awe of that one.