A journey with my boys- The Elf Barn as I call it. (3 Viewers)

[ceylonfj40nut]

I hear investing in cars is better than giving your money to the bank.
With the current inflation money has no value and with the shortage of cars (there is a boat loaded with Porsches and Bentleys heading for the US on fire and a drift) prices are going up.
Cars are solid investments now. At least that is what I tell my wife And I would appreciatie you guys backing me up on this.

We are soulmates. I got your back.

 

[waiting for time]

We are soulmates. I got your back.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

got me these to install for exterior barn mood lighting . Time to get them wired up. Not a project I anticipated.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Hung up. Wire tomorrow.

 

[Michael B]

I like the lights CD, I want something similar for the posts on my porch.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0895N215W?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

This is what I am using. With light sensor so it comes on automatically at night. LED.

 

[thatcabledude]

got me these to install for exterior barn mood lighting . Time to get them wired up. Not a project I anticipated.

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Dang bro.. How bad is Kermit leaking back there?!

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Dang bro.. How bad is Kermit leaking back there?!

Haha. That’s Lonestar’s summer spa!!!

 

[thatcabledude]

Haha. That’s Lonestar’s summer spa!!!

The lights look great!

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Thanks to @bluehawk, the elf barn got an awesome touch. A shop sign. Wicked cool.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Lights are functional. LED with auto shutoff daylight sensor. Like it.

 

[thatcabledude]

Now that looks sharp. Good call Mama Elf!

 

[waiting for time]

Its starting to look more and more like a bu……….

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Its starting to look more and more like a bu……….

Ahem. Baby steps.

 

[waiting for time]

Ahem. Baby steps.

Retirement business?

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Hobby business first. Take on work at our pace. No rush jobs. Do it right jobs. Build a solid reputation. Good shops in DFW are diminishing. Word of mouth is our way. Paces what we do and take on. Mechanical mainly.

Elves have got their first outside assignments. School comes first. Rest of the stuff is as they can.

@Cowboy45 will do a full disc brake conversion (60 series bits, 80 series booster/master, 4 runner calipers, rear brake refurb), tie rod replacement, and 2.5” OME lift.

@SipLife will take on a LS swap/h55/split case/fj60 PS conversion (like bluebonnet build) on another 40.

Retirement business?

 

[Broski]

Thanks to @bluehawk, the elf barn got an awesome touch. A shop sign. Wicked cool.

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Proper mounting holes please, Just doesn't look right with the screw in the E

I think when mine arrives I well drill holes at 3 & 9 O'clock in the spacers between the inner & outer circles.

And of course it won't say The Elf Barn

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Proper mounting holes please, Just doesn't look right with the screw in the E

I think when mine arrives I well drill holes at 3 & 9 O'clock in the spacers between the inner & outer circles.

And of course it won't say The Elf Barn

Yea that is just a pic from the vendor before he shipped it out. Agree.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Been hunting for the right pullers for transmission rebuilds. Tried to piece meal from OTC and other sources. Finally lucked on a Toyota Puller Set for 3/4/5spd transmissions. Way cheaper than sourcing them separately. Heavy duty. Well made. Ends are ground just right to slip into the indents on outer bearings and more. Has all the long and short puller attachments. Feel rebuilds can be done without half assing it. Metal case designed just right. Thrilled.

 

[thatcabledude]

That’s rad