January 1st 2015 will be 25 years for 1HZ powered vehicles. This will considerably lower the price now that they will be available.
Another option: find a dead engine and buy new short block/head etc and build your dream 1HZ-T.
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Phase III of concrete for shop
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January 1st 2015 will be 25 years for 1HZ powered vehicles. This will considerably lower the price now that they will be available.
Another option: find a dead engine and buy new short block/head etc and build your dream 1HZ-T.
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Thanks for the 1HZ-T advise, I guess a little more patience on availability is in order as the 40's in great running shape.
It will be interesting to see what comes after Jan 2015.
Delancy, keep your chin up and we'll keep Morgan in our thuoghts and prayers.
I also wanted to share a simple modification to the two post lift that might save a hassle and mess.
After filling the plastic hydraulic reservoir with four gallons of W-10 fluid, I realized the only thing supporting 30+ pounds of weight was four small cap screws. I have the reservoir a tap only to see it "float" a bit. I then had a vision of something much worse hitting this (like a transmission jack) resulting in 4 gallons on the floor and a vehicle stranded in the air.
I took a piece if 10g a. sheet and laid out a support shelf. I broke three sides to achieve a 1.75" lip. Welded two gussets for rigidness and secured it to the post. Caution must be used to avoid the corners where the carriage rides up the post when running in self tapping screws. I hope I can save someone the potential mess and hassle.
It will be interesting to see what comes after Jan 2015.
Delancy, keep your chin up and we'll keep Morgan in our thuoghts and prayers.
I also wanted to share a simple modification to the two post lift that might save a hassle and mess.
After filling the plastic hydraulic reservoir with four gallons of W-10 fluid, I realized the only thing supporting 30+ pounds of weight was four small cap screws. I have the reservoir a tap only to see it "float" a bit. I then had a vision of something much worse hitting this (like a transmission jack) resulting in 4 gallons on the floor and a vehicle stranded in the air.
I took a piece if 10g a. sheet and laid out a support shelf. I broke three sides to achieve a 1.75" lip. Welded two gussets for rigidness and secured it to the post. Caution must be used to avoid the corners where the carriage rides up the post when running in self tapping screws. I hope I can save someone the potential mess and hassle.
What brand is your metal building?
Looks great!
Looks great!
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Finally got phase IV of concrete done. This concludes all major pours. Front apron is 19'X60" just shy of 20 yards. All existing concrete that butts up to new pour required drilling and doweling at 24" O.C. All toes are 8"X8" with two #4 rebar tied to dowels and re-mesh.
I waited to saw cut 48 hours as the temps dropped around 34-38 degrees and kept it coverd
. The mud used was 2500 psi with fiber reinforcement. I will be using this as the drive through when unloading steel and plate onto racks on this side of shop. Total concrete used to build the new shop was 119.5 yards.
On a funny side note, I asked the guy that sprays year round for weed control (around the property) if I could get a break on the monthly rate as he now sprays 7K square feet less.....haha he said no.
I waited to saw cut 48 hours as the temps dropped around 34-38 degrees and kept it coverd
On a funny side note, I asked the guy that sprays year round for weed control (around the property) if I could get a break on the monthly rate as he now sprays 7K square feet less.....haha he said no.