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Daddy'O · 03-16-2014, 06:49 PM

We began preliminary construction last October with clearing the site (had to remove an equipment shed not shown) with tree removal and dirt work. Due to the unpredictable Texas weather and contractor schedule we are finally seeing progress. The last few photos with the standing iron only happened within the last two weeks. We are excited and hope you enjoy the documentation of the progress.

My wife doesn't care for heights - I can't believe she even did this!

My youngest, Wyatt (aka rat96) however had no issues.

Mr Chevorlet · 03-16-2014, 07:20 PM

Looking great. I am a little jealous.

Daddy'O · 03-16-2014, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Chevorlet

Looking great. I am a little jealous.

Thanks Larry!

Please don't be jealous though - It's taken us loooong time to be able to do this.

flashed · 03-16-2014, 08:01 PM

Wow ,that looks nice ,CONGRATS .

kcsa75 · 03-17-2014, 06:58 PM

Gee Wayne, that's a heck of a shop. What kind of business are you opening there?

I'm with Dee. I like to keep my feet on the ground.

ETsC10 · 03-18-2014, 02:26 AM

Congrats on a great start Wayne!

Size (?) Whats next (?) and, I assume with your tree work, we will see wood heat or a
MONDO BIG BONFIRE & BBQ come of all your firewood!

Well done on the barn raising and I'm for sure subscribed!

chuckmc8 · 03-18-2014, 06:04 AM

Nice!

Daddy'O · 03-18-2014, 01:57 PM

Thanks everyone!

The size is 60x40x16 (LWH). This will be a place to tinker in when we retire. There will be an upstairs guest/band room and storage loft.

We decided to pull the trigger in February of 2013 and between a couple of different contractors, bank stuff, and Texas weather we are finally seeing substantial progress. Can't believe it has taken soooo long to get to this point.

ETsC10, a big bonfire is planned with the remaining brush from the tree removal. They are cedar trees and I trimmed all the branches and traded the timbers to a friend. He is going to take them to a local sawmill to have a fire place mantel and cedar planks for closets made for his home.

Here is a shot from yesterday - some sheet iron went up. It's a windy day (30 mph gusts) so not sure too much will get accomplished.

aggie91 · 03-18-2014, 03:39 PM

Super nice shop there! Those where some big cedars!

Tinkermc · 03-18-2014, 08:37 PM

Very nnice place to Tinker around in

Daddy'O · 03-18-2014, 09:14 PM

More progress today -

VA72C10 · 03-20-2014, 12:35 AM

Shop is looking great!

Daddy'O · 03-20-2014, 06:09 PM

Thanks Jonathan!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinkermc

Very nnice place to Tinker around in

Ha! I had to read that again before I caught the pun....

**TBONE1964** · 03-21-2014, 02:50 PM

Wayne,

Shop looks great. I bet some nice projects will be rolling in and out of there.

Take care,
Tom

Daddy'O · 03-22-2014, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Wayne,

Shop looks great. I bet some nice projects will be rolling in and out of there.

Take care,
Tom

Thanks Tom - I hope so

Good progress this week -

VA72C10 · 03-22-2014, 08:03 AM

That looks fantastic! What a tremendous shop! Love the design too!

**70C10Toejam** · 03-26-2014, 10:11 PM

Man that looks nice. Twice the size of my whole house it be.

aggie91 · 03-27-2014, 09:55 AM

The shop is looking good, I like the two tone for the walls.

flashed · 03-27-2014, 12:04 PM

I could live in there with all my toys ,that is nice .

Daddy'O · 03-27-2014, 06:32 PM

Thanks guys – It’s twice the size of my house too (we live in the smaller red metal building left of the carport/shed in photo #6 – been there 19 years now).

Karl – there will be a native stone wainscot where the white steel is now. Should look pretty nice.

Here is the progress from Monday through Wednesday –

Hoping to be in the dry by next week.

aggie91 · 03-28-2014, 11:11 AM

The stone should really look great. I thought something was not complete yet since that flashing between the red and white steel seem to stick out to far for not having something below it..

Looking Good Daddy'O!

Daddy'O · 03-29-2014, 10:53 PM

A little more progress -

VA72C10 · 03-29-2014, 11:34 PM

Looks amazing!!!

earl84 · 03-30-2014, 09:48 AM

This is super nice. I really like all the windows, provides lots of light and makes the building a little nicer looking as well. Is there going to be insulation and any HVAC installed?

Daddy'O · 03-30-2014, 11:24 AM

Thanks Jonathan!

Quote:

Originally Posted by earl84

This is super nice. I really like all the windows, provides lots of light and makes the building a little nicer looking as well. Is there going to be insulation and any HVAC installed?

Thanks earl84! Yes, there will be spray in foam insulation in the entire building and HVAC in the breakroom/bathroom.

03-16-2014, 06:49 PM	#1
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus We began preliminary construction last October with clearing the site (had to remove an equipment shed not shown) with tree removal and dirt work. Due to the unpredictable Texas weather and contractor schedule we are finally seeing progress. The last few photos with the standing iron only happened within the last two weeks. We are excited and hope you enjoy the documentation of the progress. My wife doesn't care for heights - I can't believe she even did this! My youngest, Wyatt (aka rat96) however had no issues. __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

03-16-2014, 07:20 PM	#2
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus Looking great. I am a little jealous. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

03-16-2014, 08:01 PM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus Wow ,that looks nice ,CONGRATS .

03-17-2014, 06:58 PM	#5
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus Gee Wayne, that's a heck of a shop. What kind of business are you opening there? I'm with Dee. I like to keep my feet on the ground. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

03-18-2014, 06:04 AM	#7
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus Nice! __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e

03-18-2014, 02:26 AM	#6
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus Congrats on a great start Wayne! Size (?) Whats next (?) and, I assume with your tree work, we will see wood heat or a MONDO BIG BONFIRE & BBQ come of all your firewood! Well done on the barn raising and I'm for sure subscribed!

03-18-2014, 01:57 PM	#8
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus Thanks everyone! The size is 60x40x16 (LWH). This will be a place to tinker in when we retire. There will be an upstairs guest/band room and storage loft. We decided to pull the trigger in February of 2013 and between a couple of different contractors, bank stuff, and Texas weather we are finally seeing substantial progress. Can't believe it has taken soooo long to get to this point. ETsC10, a big bonfire is planned with the remaining brush from the tree removal. They are cedar trees and I trimmed all the branches and traded the timbers to a friend. He is going to take them to a local sawmill to have a fire place mantel and cedar planks for closets made for his home. Here is a shot from yesterday - some sheet iron went up. It's a windy day (30 mph gusts) so not sure too much will get accomplished. __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

03-18-2014, 03:39 PM	#9
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus Super nice shop there! Those where some big cedars! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

03-18-2014, 08:37 PM	#10
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus Very nnice place to Tinker around in

03-18-2014, 09:14 PM	#11
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus More progress today - __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

03-20-2014, 12:35 AM	#12
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus Shop is looking great!

03-21-2014, 02:50 PM	#14
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus Wayne, Shop looks great. I bet some nice projects will be rolling in and out of there. Take care, Tom __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

03-22-2014, 08:03 AM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus That looks fantastic! What a tremendous shop! Love the design too!

03-26-2014, 10:11 PM	#17
70C10Toejam Hellasick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Death Moans, IA Posts: 876	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus Man that looks nice. Twice the size of my whole house it be. __________________ I keep two MAGNUMS in my desk. One's a gun, and I keep it loaded. The other's a bottle and it keeps ME loaded. I'm Tracer Bullet. (Calvin and Hobbes) This life was a test. It was only a test. If this had been an actual life, you would have received instructions on where to go and what to do. RED meat is not bad for you...FUZZY BLUE/GREEN MEAT is bad for you!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUILT FORD TOUGH WITH CHEVY STUFF--sticker at Goodguys

03-27-2014, 09:55 AM	#18
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus The shop is looking good, I like the two tone for the walls. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square



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03-27-2014, 12:04 PM	#19
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus I could live in there with all my toys ,that is nice .

03-27-2014, 06:32 PM	#20
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus Thanks guys – It’s twice the size of my house too (we live in the smaller red metal building left of the carport/shed in photo #6 – been there 19 years now). Karl – there will be a native stone wainscot where the white steel is now. Should look pretty nice. Here is the progress from Monday through Wednesday – Hoping to be in the dry by next week. __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

03-28-2014, 11:11 AM	#21
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus The stone should really look great. I thought something was not complete yet since that flashing between the red and white steel seem to stick out to far for not having something below it.. Looking Good Daddy'O! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

03-29-2014, 10:53 PM	#22
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus A little more progress - __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

03-29-2014, 11:34 PM	#23
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus Looks amazing!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-30-2014, 09:48 AM	#24
earl84 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 972	Re: Our new shop - AKA Barnasaurus This is super nice. I really like all the windows, provides lots of light and makes the building a little nicer looking as well. Is there going to be insulation and any HVAC installed?

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