Project 70 RS

[aps63]

I made the tubing straightener today, came out pretty good.
On the softer Cunifer tubing the spacing of the rollers were a bit too much.
So, I made a 2nd one with the rollers closer together. I now have very straight tubing.
The one with the bigger spacing might be better for ss, which is what the guy I got this idea from was using it for.
So instead of a 2" spacing between rollers I used a 1-1/4" spacing. So now I have 2 for about $30.
I also could not help myself, I had to paint it.

[scherp69]

That's pretty slick Paul. Can you post the link to the website. I may have to consider making one of those. The car's coming along nicely.

[aps63]

Thanks Mike,
Here is the link. It starts at post 334.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...549153&page=17

[aps63]

Well, I flared the cunifer tubing for the first time today. WOW!!!
This stuff flares and bends sooo easy.
I'm going to wrap it in stainless steel spring wrap anyway's (I love the OEM look of the spring wrap)
so you won't be able to tell it's not ss.
Like Tobin said, "All of the advantages of SS without the drawbacks".

[aps63]

I got the rest of my parts from DSE today.
Hope to have everything in by the end of the weekend.
Should have all the front brake & mc lines redone in the cunifer tubing too.

[aps63]

Ok, I just can't take it anymore. My garage is a disaster area.
It's time for an intervention.
I'm truly out of storage, workbench space, heat, light, and room to move.
I needed to take drastic steps. It's time for a complete garage overhaul.
I sold off several old tools cabinets, 2 band saws, unneeded cars parts, and crappy shelving units.
I ordered a new GarageTrac floor(same company as Racedeck).
Ordered 2 new Craftsman stainless steel top wokbenches, one 6' and one 8'.
Four 5-drawer cabinets for the benches.
One big 36"w x 72"h cabinet. A new wall mounted shop vac.
And a new window for the garage.
I went shopping at Home Depot and picked up 10 outlet boxes, 70ft of conduit, outlets, insulation, sheetrock, and shop lights.
I still have to get the heater, TV, and a whole bunch of other needed items.
Here is a picture of my garage now. See what I mean!!!!!!





Here is the floor plan that I have come up with to maximize the space that I have.



This is the GarageTrac floor layout.

[bonecrrusher]

Woohooo time to pimp the garage!

Looking forward to your shop updates!

[darkgable79]

He has some pretty good updates & detailed pics over on the Garage Journal forum.

[aps63]

The new floor has ARRIVED!!!!! Bummer that the garage won't be ready for it for a while. At least I have it ready to go.

[TBART70]

Great build and great tips. I will be looking at some of this stuff for mine. I'm coming over to borrow all those cool tools!

Hopefully will see this car in person at some of the shows, mine will be done in a year I hope.

[aps63]

Sounds good, we'll take the cars out for a cruise.

[aps63]

A little update on the Camaro's home.
What started as a simple garage re-organization turned into gutting the garage.
Including ripping down the sheetrock and concrete ceiling (about 3/4" thick).



Quite a mess, but if I'm going to do I might as well go all the way.
Lots of light, outlets, and all the wiring will be hidden unlike the original plan of running all lines in conduit on the surface.
I have all the cabinets, workbenches, flooring, light fixtures, and accesories to make this a great place for the Camaro.



I rented a POD to store everything that was in the garage to make working on it much easier.



Hope to have it done by the end of May and then back to the Camaro.

[Motown 454]

It should be a great place to work on your car when your done.

[aps63]

Started to sheetrock today. It's actually starting to looking like something.
My baby will be back inside very soon.

[sovain]

wow,haven`t posted on here in a long time but your build is amazing so i had to comment.

[aps63]

Thanks sovain,
Working on the garage everyday so I can get back to working on what I really love, the Camaro.

[E.rodz]

Wow I thought I was the only one that was full into one project then totally goes in another head first! progress takes time and the future is looking not to far away of you! keep up the great work and we will keep following.

[aps63]

Thanks E.rodz, the garage makeover has been looooonnnnnnnggggg over due.

Garage is coming along pretty good though. It's almost ready for the Camaro to come back in and get some more lovin.

[LUV2XLR8]

what type of car lift do you have?

[aps63]

I don't have one.