Bump for progress......
Because a little bit of me died inside looking at that office photo...
Because a little bit of me died inside looking at that office photo...
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'72 K5 - Greg's @MightAsWellK5 Build
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This is the build description. I will improve this later. (GB)
Bump for progress......
Because a little bit of me died inside looking at that office photo...
Welcome to the “behind-the-scenes” view of my glamorous internet life!!
It’s not all bad... even during the dreary late-night hours, I keep the dream alive with my coffee mug and a couple blue Sharpies...
-G
Yeah, homestead exemption is a must. And, I’m 100% not surprised you 5S your cube.
David
David
Is that a red stapler?
It’s a red Swingline..... I like it better than the Boston stapler because it doesn’t bind up as much.... 
-G
-G
When they made him move his desk (across country), they told him he could keep his stapler.
Lolbut have they paid him since moving him
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tenderfoot
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So uh, welcome to Austin. Wish I caught this earlier. I coulda helped you out with the good commute routes. Nope, there are none. Work from home.
Amazing build! I would say I'd like to meet you and your '72 but this builds got me all intimidated. But seriously if you need anything I'm here too.
Amazing build! I would say I'd like to meet you and your '72 but this builds got me all intimidated. But seriously if you need anything I'm here too.
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tenderfoot
Guest
I'm just getting to page 50. At this point I've decided that this may just end up being the badest Blazer that has ever/will ever live. Gotta be put back together first. And also this whole build needs to be put on audio books
I'm just getting to page 50. At this point I've decided that this may just end up being the badest Blazer that has ever/will ever live. Gotta be put back together first. And also this whole build needs to be put on audio books
Many pages left to go.... hope you’ve got a lot more beer in the fridge.
-G
2018.03.20 - !!! SPRING BEGINS....LET THERE BE LIGHT !!!
So.... Spring is officially here, and I'm up to 27 installed LED lights in the workshop!
The braces for the upper roof were installed per the structural engineers recommendation, and in typical Greg fashion a little extra "Might As Well" was thrown in as well. Instead of simply using a ton of adhesive and pneumatic staples to lock everything together, it seemed like a good idea to also use a bunch of 1/2"-13 x 3-1/2" carriage bolts (7 per plate) to REALLY clamp each of the collar ties to the existing structure.
Once that was complete, it was time to install another 7 can light fixtures with a 36" interval between them. It seems like overkill... but since they are so high up in the peak of the roof, the light will dissapate quite a bit by the time it gets down to the work areas, so it seemed like the right call.
The overhead lights got their own panel circuit and light switch, and the new lighting makes a BIG difference. In this shot you can also see the black iron (2"?) gas line that will need to be relocated out of the center of the ceiling... since that area will ultimately be removed to create the large open space over the Blazer.
With any luck, I'll get that gas line moved before the weekend, and I can start cutting out all of those ceiling rafters to frame out the new opening. That should be a huge visual change for the shop.
-G
So.... Spring is officially here, and I'm up to 27 installed LED lights in the workshop!
The braces for the upper roof were installed per the structural engineers recommendation, and in typical Greg fashion a little extra "Might As Well" was thrown in as well. Instead of simply using a ton of adhesive and pneumatic staples to lock everything together, it seemed like a good idea to also use a bunch of 1/2"-13 x 3-1/2" carriage bolts (7 per plate) to REALLY clamp each of the collar ties to the existing structure.
Once that was complete, it was time to install another 7 can light fixtures with a 36" interval between them. It seems like overkill... but since they are so high up in the peak of the roof, the light will dissapate quite a bit by the time it gets down to the work areas, so it seemed like the right call.
The overhead lights got their own panel circuit and light switch, and the new lighting makes a BIG difference. In this shot you can also see the black iron (2"?) gas line that will need to be relocated out of the center of the ceiling... since that area will ultimately be removed to create the large open space over the Blazer.
With any luck, I'll get that gas line moved before the weekend, and I can start cutting out all of those ceiling rafters to frame out the new opening. That should be a huge visual change for the shop.
-G
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tenderfoot
Guest
SO...... here's an update:
My first contractor that came out to quote the gas line relocation quoted me $2088!!!
$1400+ in labor plus the permit, and a few fittings.
I'm getting a few more quotes. Obviously.
-G
My first contractor that came out to quote the gas line relocation quoted me $2088!!!
$1400+ in labor plus the permit, and a few fittings.
I'm getting a few more quotes. Obviously.
-G
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tenderfoot
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You probably have to use someone with a master plumbers license? If you don't then shoot! I'm a fire sprinkler fitter. Running threaded pipe is what I do. If you can sneak by without all the BS & I can find the time then.... Just have to find the right dope for the threads and the rest of the material.SO...... here's an update:
My first contractor that came out to quote the gas line relocation quoted me $2088!!!
$1400+ in labor plus the permit, and a few fittings.
I'm getting a few more quotes. Obviously.
-G
Gas line in Round Rock (and probably Austin as well) requires a permit and subsequent inspection by the city to confirm it's safe and leak-free.
I'm not sure if this one shop is soaking me because they really don't want the job, or if other quotes will be equally high.... for now, I'm working on other stuff to get ready for the sprayfoam guys.
-G
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Mine is black and blue which will be the color of the person who takes it and doesn't return it to my desk!!!
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tenderfoot
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I totally understand following correct procedure according to the man. I'm sure round Rock will want you to have a "master plumber" do it. I'm in Georgetown and when I built my shop they let me do my own plumbing. Had to get permit, sign some paperwork stating I would follow code and get my inspection bla bla. But that's Georgetown and it wasn't gas line. Still may want to check just in case. Saved me $$$$$$$$$. I wouldn't charge for threading you some pipe
bp71k5
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Greg, for reference, most building codes allow an exception for homeowners to do most retrofits or changes as long as you have a permit ahead of time and all inspections. Might be worth investigating. That said, I had a new 30ft natural gas line run in my house to a new oven in Morgan hill that cost ~$800/out the door 10 years ago. They used flexible hose, not pipe so not sure of the difference, but your quote does sound pretty expensive.
Yup, you are allowed to do almost anything for yourself without any sort of license, just can't do it for someone else. Gas line is super easy, I've done several.
Just have it inspected when you are done and you'll save a ton and still be perfectly safe.
Just have it inspected when you are done and you'll save a ton and still be perfectly safe.
