What the hell is goin on in Jimmy's Barn (2 Viewers)

[samc2447]

Anxious to see the 45 all done up.

I hope you're good at waiting then

 

[CenTXFJ60]

You’ve seen all the rusty shhhhhtuff she drags home? Lol

Yes sir, but we all know she can turn that stuff into gold. She’s developed some mad skills and not afraid to tackle any job.

 

[cps432]

Yes sir, but we all know she can turn that stuff into gold. She’s developed some mad skills and not afraid to tackle any job.

Of course. I wasn’t making any slight against her in any way.

 

[TexFJ]

Pretty good. Whole truck will get a restoration. Saving a 12HT and a H55 for her

Wow, that thing with a 12HT / H55? Damn!!!

 

[CenTXFJ60]

Of course. I wasn’t making any slight against her in any way.

Absolutely was not taken that way at all.

 

[CenTXFJ60]

So I’m working overtime to get this trailer done for a camping trip with some cruiser homies the end of this coming week...as I’m dialing in my welder around midnight I look down and see this coral snake about 2’ from me. I turn to my left to grab a tool (long handled) and see this scorpion on the other side. Decided it was time to get out of the barn and wind down with a scotch . Welcome to TX

 

[cps432]

So I’m working overtime to get this trailer done for a camping trip with some cruiser homies the end of this coming week...as I’m dialing in my welder around midnight I look down and see this coral snake about 2’ from me. I turn to my left to grab a tool (long handled) and see this scorpion on the other side. Decided it was time to get out of the barn and wind down with a scotch . Welcome to TX View attachment 2663731View attachment 2663732View attachment 2663732

This past weekend I was down by the creek with my boots off. Dog laying half way in the water. Just enjoying the day. Suddenly two snakes come climbing out of the water. Then two were four and four were eight and eight were twelve. Never seen anything like it. They swarmed us so fast I just grabbed my boots and ran.

 

[TexFJ]

This past weekend I was down by the creek with my boots off. Dog laying half way in the water. Just enjoying the day. Suddenly two snakes come climbing out of the water. Then two were four and four were eight and eight were twelve. Never seen anything like it. They swarmed us so fast I just grabbed my boots and ran.

Then a big boulder started rolling down and chasing you as you grabbed your hat and ran.....

 

[meatloaf]

So I’m working overtime to get this trailer done for a camping trip with some cruiser homies the end of this coming week...as I’m dialing in my welder around midnight I look down and see this coral snake about 2’ from me. I turn to my left to grab a tool (long handled) and see this scorpion on the other side. Decided it was time to get out of the barn and wind down with a scotch . Welcome to TX View attachment 2663731View attachment 2663732View attachment 2663732

Local fan club Jimmy? They were just watching you work your magic on the trailer

 

[Paco]

So I’m working overtime to get this trailer done for a camping trip with some cruiser homies the end of this coming week...as I’m dialing in my welder around midnight I look down and see this coral snake about 2’ from me. I turn to my left to grab a tool (long handled) and see this scorpion on the other side. Decided it was time to get out of the barn and wind down with a scotch . Welcome to TX View attachment 2663731View attachment 2663732View attachment 2663732

Time for a shop mongoose?

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Time for a shop mongoose?

You mean @CaptClose?

 

[CenTXFJ60]

Local fan club Jimmy? They were just watching you work your magic on the trailer

I’d prefer a bit less heckling and a more focused gallery

 

[CenTXFJ60]

You mean @CaptClose?

Lol. Can’t poke at RC here. He’s the originator of this thread.

 

[CenTXFJ60]

Time for a shop mongoose?

So true Mike. I have a few barn cats and read them the riot act for falling asleep while on duty. Used to get rattle snakes etc. before I started letting them board here. Been uneventful until last night.

 

[CenTXFJ60]

So a small update. With the help of ma man Casey (@POTATO LAUNCHER ) I’ve been able to achieve just north of “uncle Kieth” type welds. CA has saved my ass on several wrong turns I’ve almost made. Finishing the axle. Had to shorten a 69” to the width of a 60 (59”). Sleeved internally and will have a smaller external one. Hope to cut the tongue bar in manana. Just might have this thing road worthy by Thursday. And a quick pass by Chuck he’s a big boy but the youngest one and still does not realize he could take the other smaller ones

 

[cwwfj60]

Looking good Jimmy! Excited to see that plan coming together!

 

[CenTXFJ60]

So the spring plates had to be made. Matching a 2 3/8 trailer axel to 60 springs. What a pain in the but drilling all the holes (10). Still need to trim the u-bolts and weld on

a threaded dowel for the shocks. Will do that after this weekends trip with the homies. The tongue bar is the last technical piece. Hope to get it done tomorrow and the wire up some lights and throw the tent on top.

 

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

Coming together man. Fabbing your own parts is tedious but rewarding. God job.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Jim, look up rotabroach. Far better for cutting holes in plate or sheet stock. They're annular cutters.

Those spring perches on the axle are pretty narrow, no? The perch should match the width of the spring, or at least be *very* close to it.

 

[samc2447]

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Stopping for beer is why it's taking so long