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

[ceylonfj40nut]

She’s growing fast!

She is

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Bought this. Scamazon. Thought I could use auto AC gauge for Mini Split Evac on tiny house AC. Its not rated for r454B. This was cheaper than getting an AC outfit to come out. Have it going forward for future home AC stuff. For stuff like this, I like to choose options that come with a good case.

 

[waiting for time]

Better order some extra teflon rings as they get compressed when you tighten the connectors until they are completely sealed.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Getting close on the tiny house. Did wrap around planters for “fake” low maintenance plants. I like it more than the typical lattice structure to cover the crawl space. Cabinets are getting painted. All else is done. Next some “small” furniture. Going to redo the stairs. Patio guy did not do a robust stair set up. Going to get a vertical stair facia on as well.

 

[TRDdrew]

looks great, I like the planter idea as well, flows very nicely

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Looks great. Assume you left access to the crawl space somewhere? Maybe they are just on three sides?

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Had the privilege of having @landcrusher909 visit on his way to meet up with @Cowboy45 at Texas A&M to solidify a partnership between Texas A&M SAE Baja and Rusty Nail Justin Racing.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

With such cruiser talent at the Elf Barn, I had Rob assist me on some challenging items that needed to be crossed off my SAS to do list

New OEM Sun Visors
Hood vibration rubber strips
Synthetic winch rope for the 8274
Carb rebuild validation

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Spent some time at the Texas A&M Baja/F1 workshop before their roll out tomorrow. Frenzy!!! But really nice to see the cool cats at work!

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Also grabbed dinner with the boys and @Cowboy45’s new girl friend

 

[landcrusher909]

Rusty Nail Racing and Texas A&M BAJA SAE.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

A great day with @landcrusher909 at roll out! Inspiration was a two way street! Unforgettable. Just to realize these kids built these race cars from paper to reality in less than 12 months!!! The elves have a great mentor for life in Rob! Priceless. The Baja team was very appreciative of how Rusty Nail Justin Racing can be of help! This is the tip of the iceberg!!

 

[thatcabledude]

With such cruiser talent at the Elf Barn, I had Rob assist me on some challenging items that needed to be crossed off my SAS to do list

New OEM Sun Visors
Hood vibration rubber strips
Synthetic winch rope for the 8274
Carb rebuild validation

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That’s like having Wolfgang Puck in your kitchen and asking him to make you a grilled cheese!

@landcrusher909 would have needed his Superman cape on if he visited me

 

[thatcabledude]

Such a rad program they have going on. Go Keaton and crew!

Is there a story/meaning behind the head pad on the Baja rig?

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

That’s like having Wolfgang Puck in your kitchen and asking him to make you a grilled cheese!

@landcrusher909 would have needed his Superman cape on if he visited me

Rob does make a gourmet grilled cheese samich

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Such a rad program they have going on. Go Keaton and crew!

Is there a story/meaning behind the head pad on the Baja rig?

Maroon shirt and blue jeans is their MO. Padded Jean Pocket head pad is a reminder for the team. A higher purpose!

So @thatcabledude, speaking of Wolfgang Puck, @landcrusher909 did help sort out a big technical issue with the sun visor difference between the original ones (top one in pic) I had vs those that City Racer sells (bottom one in pic). The connecting arms are different even though they are sold as fj40 visors. If we used City Racer arms, the visor would sit below the windshield frame and obstruct the view in the “not used” position. The original arms did not. Luckily, arms are removable so we swapped old arms to new visors.

Ahem….carry on

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Looks great. Assume you left access to the crawl space somewhere? Maybe they are just on three sides?

Looks great. Assume you left access to the crawl space somewhere? Maybe they are just on three sides?

These have false floors and will have only about 8” bark mulch. Fake plants. Light. Easy to move to the side. Or with Skidsteer.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Can I come take over one of their bedrooms? I can help prevent leftovers every night too…. Just throwing it out there.

Casita is ready. When ya movin?

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Trial run with the fake plants concept

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Grabbed some hang time with @SipLife while in San Antonio. Hit some good authentic tacos from a seasoned hole, Franks Tacos. Mexican Medio Litros chasers were the extra touch. Conversations ranged from friends getting engaged having eye brow moments as they navigate the parents/ extended family baggage to making a million in less than 5 years. Both rare air for @SipLife. Cogs of self improvement seem to be in constant motion with this padawan. My cogs took a left turn at the Chicharon taco.