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Interesting things to do to pass the time ......

Started by Brads70, March 22, 2020, 06:06:59 AM

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Wayne

We had new windows put in last fall. I refused to do this while the weather was decent.  I decided to wait till the winter to fill the molding holes, caulk, prime and paint.  Less than fun.   Just finished the priming that was needed.  I had already pre painted all the trim prior to installation so that will make the next last couple steps go quicker. 

Waiting on some parts for the Cuda right now though.  Fuel pick up is getting modified and gauges repaired.
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Floyd

Had to replace a ballast in one of my light fixtures in the shop today.  I had to get a little creative because I don't have a tall step ladder.  Could be time to pony up for an 8-10 footer😀

Brads70

Quote from: Floyd on March 23, 2020, 02:11:18 PM
Had to replace a ballast in one of my light fixtures in the shop today.  I had to get a little creative because I don't have a tall step ladder.  Could be time to pony up for an 8-10 footer😀


I'd look into the new LED fixtures. They are not really that expensive and sure are bright and cost less to run.  I got one of these to try in my garage, been great for 3 years now and are MUCH brighter! My garage is not heated and they have held up great. They come right on right away even when it's -20 something.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/6-Lamp-LED-Shop-Garage-Utility-Light-Fixture-130lm-Watt-4FT-BRIGHT-132Watt-5K/252990178537?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649


JS29


jimynick

It does seem like the excuses to not get at the "honey do" list are getting fewer, that's for sure. For me, it's been tackling getting my Challenger finally painted. Son Jim was supposed to get married in May and thought the Dodge would make a swell wedding car! God help me. So, it's been disassembling the old gal and finishing the body work on it. Most of a gallon of fibreglass filler and 2 cans of 2 part putty later I'm to the point where I've burned through 1/2 gallon of polyester primer and most of a gallon of 2K and we're not done yet! Yesterday I got some more sheets of 180 and 240 as well as some long skinnies in 180 and hope to regain enough ambition to get back on it and try to finish the blocking. Nicky painted the rebuilt door hinges I got and we'll re-hang the doors to fit them. I'm starting to get a better opinion of those $20k paint jobs that someone else does, I can tell you!  :cheers:
In the immortal words of Jimmy Scott- "pace yourself!"

RUNCHARGER

Ha, ha: As I said on another thread, it has come down to a routine. Coffee, lift weights, play pool, internet, repeat! I'll set this up even better in the new place and any Mopar guys would be welcome to come over for pool, beers and B.S. Note the artwork on the wall to mess with concentration. I haven't built models for about 35 years but I might start in on them if this lasts much longer.
Sheldon

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RUNCHARGER

Ha, ha: You're welcome anytime though CP. Next move we'll be thousands of miles closer but will leave most of the cool stuff behind, not quite ready to give up the pool table, Viper etc. yet but in 5 years maybe.
Sheldon

Chryco Psycho


js27

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Adding a 8 x 10 section on to the rear of my storage shed to stack firewood. Also doing some landscaping to the front of my house by getting rid of the red mulch and added white marble stone and adding a railing.
JS27