A journey with my boys- The Elf Barn as I call it.

[ceylonfj40nut]

Lonestar

 

[waiting for time]

You might start using sleeves during welding to protect yourself from the UV light.

 

[Michael B]

CD why did you use PEX this time instead of Maxair? What lift did you install in the new shop?

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Pex is way cheaper, safe (vs pvc), very easy to modify. PEX does not get brittle. Burst pressure is way higher than PVC and ruptures are more local bulge burst than shrapnel. Everything is available at big box stores for pex. I had 90’ of larger diameter headers which Adds up quick with Max air.

Lift is a 2 post assymetric lift 9000lbs. If you want to lift you Dually it may be at its limit and may need more that 9000 lbs. Otherwise lift capacity works for most things. Check concrete floor specs needed for anchoring as you build your shop

Race Tools Direct 9,000 lb. Capacity Overhead 2 Post Lift - Asymmetric

The Race Tools Direct 9,000 lb. Capacity Overhead 2 Post lift has been designed to include standard features that make them an incredible value!

racetoolsdirect.com

I bought mine for $1700 shipped. Looks like they are more now perhaps due to supply chain issues. Looks like they sell the Atlas brand too which is very good.

The baseplate lift is cheaper but I do not like having the cables running below. It interferes with moving things underneath the lifted vehicles (e.g. transmission jacks, etc.)

if at all possible avoid concrete joints on your shop floor. Way easier to move heavy things. An overhead mono rail is a godsend as well if you find a way to put one in.

 

[Michael B]

Thanks CD! I have ordered a 10k lbs Challenger VLE10 and have spec’d the build plans accordingly. I have used pvc for a long time in my current setup with no issues But I will be upgrading my compressor for the new shop so pvc is out. A local friend recently plumbed his air system with Rapid Air which seems to be similar to Max Air. I really liked the easy clean installation of the RA system.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Max air and Rapid air are modular and could work well if you lay it out ahead of time. I have too many “obstacles” to work around where this would have been harder to do. Looks like you have a good lift. So is your shop build moving ahead? Thread pls.

 

[Michael B]

I finally get the shop I have wanted for too long

After years/decades of wanting and needing a shop I signed a contract on 9 June. I will be building a 40x50X12 pole barn on the site pictured here in my back yard. It will have a full length 10’ wide covered porch on the front with a 20x50 concrete pad on the back side, to sit the green metal...

forum.ih8mud.com

I am in full on prep mode, getting the site ready. About half of the materials are currently on site. Construction won’t start until early August.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

A hot full day at the barn yesterday. Whole family went at it. Sandy, 40 is getting blue calipers!!!

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Boys been busy

 

[Jdc1]

Looks like you are having fun. An HVLP gun and some DeCups(the starter pack is pretty inexpensive) would be a great addition to the barn.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

More progress on several fronts. 40 back on 4 wheels. Moved the white spoke wheels on my 40 to hers. Look likes just right.

@SipLife got his 2.5” lift kit in.

@Cowboy45 is working on getting a late model 40 trans cover to work for his H55f install on the HJ45. Exploring some ideas.

 

[Tank5]

Looks good guys. Looks like the trans cover will turn out nice.

 

[waiting for time]

Nice update, looks like you need to expand soon.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Nice update, looks like you need to expand soon.

Looks that way. Your not seeing the other side of the barn. @SipLife sold his mustang and Hilux pick Up. Cruisers remaining...mainly.

 

[Michael B]

Who’s fastback is that and what year is it CD?

 

[SipLife]

Who’s fastback is that and what year is it CD?

I found it in Oklahoma while I was working on my 67’. It’s a matching numbers 1970 Mach 1 with a 351 Cleveland.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Who’s fastback is that and what year is it CD?

It’s a 1971 Mach 1 numbers matching. 351 Cleveland.

 

[Tank5]

I found it in Oklahoma while I was working on my 67’. It’s a matching numbers 1970 Mach 1 with a 351 Cleveland.

It’s a 1971 Mach 1 numbers matching. 351 Cleveland.

You guys are quick and obviously not in the same room or are you?

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Haha. Yes. Barn. @SipLife is right

 

[Michael B]

That will be a very cool project!