1 step closer to getting ready for my kit.

[da King]

I've got a pretty good set-up garage wise for building my 818, lots off space, heated, hoist etc... but I've never had a mini bar fridge, got 2 today at Target, in store special, $29.99 each. I'm still in shock, that's givin em away IMO. Not a drinker but do like my water and pop cold, just thought I'd share my good fortune.
Whats on your garage wish list? Other than your kit.
Finn

[metros]

Just invested in a quality Quincy air compressor. 3.5hp, 60 gallon, 14cfm at 90psi. I've never had air tools before. Looking forward to finding out how useful having air is going to be.

[Racebrewer]

Metros,

Air power is wonderful. You'll like it. Change oil fairly often (usually 30 wt non-detergent).

Large inside diameter lines or hoses move air nicely. Get a filter/dryer/pressure regulator in the system and you'll be happy. Keep your air tools lubed.

John

[riptide motorsport]

I'm so bummed, I went to my Target and they don't have that deal nice set up you have there, air tools are like winning the lottery!!!

[VD2021]

12000 btu Mini Split AC Heat pump. May not get cold enough for the heat but my garage is no longer a sauna as I keep it at 76 degrees.

[ehansen007]

Just invested in a quality Quincy air compressor. 3.5hp, 60 gallon, 14cfm at 90psi. I've never had air tools before. Looking forward to finding out how useful having air is going to be.

Dude, get the air Rivet Gun. That alone justifies the air setup! You'll see. Make sure you do at least one with the rivet gun first to see the difference.

[metros]

^ I was already planning on that. That was actually a big plus in the decision to invest in air tools. Thats a lot of rivets to be done by hand. Now I just need to get 220 installed in the garage.

I spent around $500 at harbor freight this weekend picking up less frequently used tools. Think im going to get 1/2 inch air line in a retractable reel and mount that in the ceiling. Should make managing the line a lot easier.

[longislandwrx]

Grats on the fridges. You may not drink but having a few cold ones around for your buddies is a great motivator. Especially when it's time to hump the engine in.


A new insulated garage door is on my list, Wife just signed off on it, just need to pick it out and order it. With the walls and ceiling now insulated I should be able to keep it cozy with just a space heater. Bring on the snow days!


Also using the hand riveter is not bad at all, I think I'd rather do it manually, then listen to my compressor chugging away all afternoon.

[RM1SepEx]

The air riveter barely uses air, my 5hp, 30 gallon almost never kicks on.

Beware of the hose on the HF reel, mine didn't last a year before it cracked and leaked. Just bought the new hose this weekend. The reel does help a ton, hang it in the center. I use a 25 foot extension for longer needs/driveway work.

[Silvertop]

The air riveter barely uses air, my 5hp, 30 gallon almost never kicks on.

Beware of the hose on the HF reel, mine didn't last a year before it cracked and leaked. Just bought the new hose this weekend. The reel does help a ton, hang it in the center. I use a 25 foot extension for longer needs/driveway work.

Anyone care to recommend an inexpensive air riveter that works well and is reliable? Something from HF maybe?

[blueoval_bowtie_guy]

I used the HF pneumatic riveter for my Cobra. It never let me down. Quality definitely not like the rivet guns I used in the Marine Corps (helo mech), but it is well worth the money.

[wleehendrick]

Also using the hand riveter is not bad at all, I think I'd rather do it manually, then listen to my compressor chugging away all afternoon.

That's my plan, at least for now. I'm building in a friend's garage... we have 3 cars already and a 2 car garage, he has 2 cars and a 3.5 car garage and offered the extra space, but he doesn't have a compressor. I bought a decent hand riveter, so by the time I finish, my forearms may end up looking like:
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[metros]

The air riveter barely uses air, my 5hp, 30 gallon almost never kicks on.

Beware of the hose on the HF reel, mine didn't last a year before it cracked and leaked. Just bought the new hose this weekend. The reel does help a ton, hang it in the center. I use a 25 foot extension for longer needs/driveway work.

I didn't pick up my hose/reel from harbor freight as I figured what happened to you would happen to me in a few months.

Can we turn this thread into a garage optimization thread?

I'm adding 3 large fluorescent lights to the garage. Something I wish I had done a long time ago.

[RM1SepEx]

the HF riveter works fine, mine has close to 3000 cycles on it...

[VD2021]

Can we turn this thread into a garage optimization thread?

I'm adding 3 large fluorescent lights to the garage. Something I wish I had done a long time ago.

Lights... I added two of the hanging fluorescents (with 6000k lamps) and replaced the opener's bulb and origninal lights with 6000k CCFLs. I'd like more, but the 6000k really helps.

[da King]

Step 2
I had to get rid of something to make room for the build, I put 3 cars up for sale, all sunny weather cars, 1 had to go, later today the new owner of my 87 Porsche 930 will take my baby away, Keith (that's what I call her) is going to a good home, the new owner is a P-car fanatic and it was love at first sight. Feels like I've lost an old friend, I can start the search for a donor car and order the kit in a few days time and that's the up side but it's a sad day none the less.
Finn

[WIS89]

I didn't pick up my hose/reel from harbor freight as I figured what happened to you would happen to me in a few months.

Metros-

I have had some poor luck with hose reels until I found a specific brand. I purchased a "Flexzilla" brand hose reel. It uses a polymer in the hose construction that keeps the hose very flexible, and is a very high quality. The hose does not kink, and it retracts very easily and cleanly into the reel. I have used it without even the slightest problem for some time now. The hose is a bright green color, and is available at Sears, Northern Tool, and a number of places online. I have the reel as well as a regular hose, and like them very much.

Good luck with your plans!

Regards,

Steve

[VD2021]

Step 2
I had to get rid of something to make room for the build, I put 3 cars up for sale, all sunny weather cars, 1 had to go, later today the new owner of my 87 Porsche 930 will take my baby away, Keith (that's what I call her) is going to a good home, the new owner is a P-car fanatic and it was love at first sight. Feels like I've lost an old friend, I can start the search for a donor car and order the kit in a few days time and that's the up side but it's a sad day none the less.
Finn

Yeah. I sure it was not easy to see your 930 go. But for some of us a sacrifice has to be made, right? I had to disassemble my Wieder workout station and store all of my free weights (they consumed about 25% of my garage floor space). I have to workout at the Y now, but I'm building my dream.

Stay strong.......The build will make up for it.

[Richard Shandy]

Jegs has a nice one for $59.00 with a 3 year warranty,Ive went through over a thousand rivets works great

[metros]

Metros-

I have had some poor luck with hose reels until I found a specific brand. I purchased a "Flexzilla" brand hose reel. It uses a polymer in the hose construction that keeps the hose very flexible, and is a very high quality. The hose does not kink, and it retracts very easily and cleanly into the reel. I have used it without even the slightest problem for some time now. The hose is a bright green color, and is available at Sears, Northern Tool, and a number of places online. I have the reel as well as a regular hose, and like them very much.

Good luck with your plans!

Regards,

Steve

Thanks for the tip, I'll check them out. I was actually kind of disappointed with what I was finding for reel/hose combinations. A lot of poor reviews on products out there.

The new owner of my LS powered rx7 picks her up this weekend. Bittersweet as I really enjoyed the car but now I'll have the budget to really get moving forward with all of my plans.

[billjr212]

It's not a tool exactly, but I have shelving unit with bins like this that was a huge help when I put together my roadster. Couldn't find the exact one I have, but this is actually nicer because it has the various sizes of bins.

http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pro...7a234_1000.jpg

[Xusia]

What model is that? The pic doesn't have any info with it.

[billjr212]

Sorry, wrong link. The shelves/bins were Sandusky Model UR4416BIN36 for $209 on the website. It is driving me nuts that I can't find the one I have. Mine has casters on the bottom, which is kind of nice for the rare occasion I need to move it.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Sandusky-...d#.UmmMBIbks5A

[Xusia]

Thanks!