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jrohrig
08-21-2020, 10:54 AM
Getting closer and closer. Step 1: save as much as possible and budget accordingly. Step 2: clean out the garage and get it ready for the build. Step 3: build my ultimate dream car. Step 4: drive the bergeebers out of it. I have officially started step 2 this week! Its finally happening.
Quincy
08-21-2020, 11:05 AM
I do not know if you have enough ladders, I have seen it posted here that they are important for building a car.
You might need a couple more.
Keep the cooler out there, that is important too.
Straversi
08-21-2020, 12:21 PM
Step 5. Repeat
NiceGuyEddie
08-21-2020, 01:07 PM
Step 6. Please get yourself a set of REAL jackstand pads.
AtlantaCobra
08-21-2020, 02:40 PM
Hopefully that fire extinguisher won't have to be used. :o
Quincy
08-21-2020, 02:48 PM
Fire extinguisher or cooler, that is a close call.
Avalanche325
08-21-2020, 03:24 PM
I can't believe that you are even thinking of building a car when you don't have enough ladders.
What are we supposed to do with these noobs?
AC Bill
08-21-2020, 04:27 PM
So hopefully that's a before picture, and not an after..:p
I see you have a nice set of sawhorses under the work bench. If they are heavy duty enough, they are great for resting the frame on, while you do brake and fuel lines, and other work early in the build. It puts the frame at a nice working height.
Duster
08-21-2020, 05:02 PM
Good afternoon jrohrig
I saw Rancho Cucamonga and jumped a bit. Moved from there 22 years ago to Missouri. NE of Foothill (excuse me, historic route 66) and Archibald on Teak Way. Grew up in So Cal in LaVerne and finally escaped.
The ladders are because land is so valuable out there that the building is all going up, not out. He probably has a 4 or 5 story house and needs the ladders to get to the front door.
All joking aside the group on this forum will be invaluable to you and your build. Keep the cooler full and you will be at step 4 before you know it. Best of luck!
richtersand
08-21-2020, 09:24 PM
Hey AC Bill, looks great. How did you get the frame on/off the saw horses?
jrohrig
08-21-2020, 10:11 PM
Haha. Let me see if I can explain the ladders... ah, nevermind. It's more fun to leave it ambiguous.
The garage has been more like a storage room for the last 10 years. Earlier this year I was able to build a large shed in the backyard and relocate most of the stuff that was in the garage. I was also able donate some other stuff and clear out some old cabinets. The garage build plan now is to add some attic ventilation to deal with the 100 degree summer's, add drywall to the ceiling, room off the water heater and furnace, and add some new cabinets and a work bench. I'll post an after photo in the next week or so hopefully. (Fingers crossed)
Building a car is like climbing a ladder - take it one step at a time. Think you're ready.
narly1
08-22-2020, 07:49 AM
One thing I did was to cover the work surface on my shop bench with stainless steel.
The smooth surface does not trap dirt/grit/filings and it's so easy to clean.
A squirt of brake cleaner and scotchbrite pad scrub down followed by a wipe with a clean rag and it's like new and ready for the next task.
And don't forget to improve your lighting. Working in the dark sucks and leads to mistakes.
I’m down in San Diego. Let me know if you need/want help with anything. I’d be happy to come up to lend a hand.
Ray
RoadRacer
08-22-2020, 10:05 AM
One thing I did was to cover the work surface on my shop bench with stainless steel.
The smooth surface does not trap dirt/grit/filings and it's so easy to clean.
A squirt of brake cleaner and scotchbrite pad scrub down followed by a wipe with a clean rag and it's like new and ready for the next task.
And don't forget to improve your lighting. Working in the dark sucks and leads to mistakes.
+1 I nailed on a sheet of aluminum and it's lasted.. well, let me think.. 30 years?
narly1
08-22-2020, 11:20 AM
Yeah, I got lucky, oldest boy has a part time job at a place that makes cladding panels for buildings. I got my piece of stainless in exchange for a case of beer and a pizza.
jrohrig
08-22-2020, 09:59 PM
I’m down in San Diego. Let me know if you need/want help with anything. I’d be happy to come up to lend a hand.
Ray
Awesome! I appreciate that Ray. My plan is to take the build class early next year and purchase the kit that Summer.
Awesome! I appreciate that Ray. My plan is to take the build class early next year and purchase the kit that Summer.
Send me an email if you'd like. I have several files for different build items that you might find useful.
Ray
BadAsp427
08-23-2020, 01:09 PM
Welcome to the fun. I remember when I ordered my kit, I then had about 6 weeks to get my garage ready. Then I found another kit to buy and only had one week to get the garage ready... it was fun.. and then it was FUN!!!
jiriza84641
08-23-2020, 01:15 PM
welcome to the madness!!
i.e.427
08-23-2020, 11:56 PM
jrohrig, our shop is just one town West of you. If you'd like to stop in and see completed or under construction Factory 5 cars let me know and we can arrange a shop visit.
Frank
You can check out our current builds here: https://www.facebook.com/IE427-891650054204648/
AC Bill
08-29-2020, 12:52 PM
Hey AC Bill, looks great. How did you get the frame on/off the saw horses?
I used two engine hoists, one at each end. Much easier then trying to use jacks, and lowering it down in stages, which would have been necessary.
The frame sat on those sawhorses, from the day I got it, till it could finally stand on it's own four wheels. I was such a proud father that day..lol :D
jrohrig
08-31-2020, 02:41 PM
Progress... drywall and paint is mostly done. Ill be doing the floors and new cabinets next
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jrohrig
08-31-2020, 02:46 PM
Good afternoon jrohrig
I saw Rancho Cucamonga and jumped a bit. Moved from there 22 years ago to Missouri. NE of Foothill (excuse me, historic route 66) and Archibald on Teak Way. Grew up in So Cal in LaVerne and finally escaped.
The ladders are because land is so valuable out there that the building is all going up, not out. He probably has a 4 or 5 story house and needs the ladders to get to the front door.
All joking aside the group on this forum will be invaluable to you and your build. Keep the cooler full and you will be at step 4 before you know it. Best of luck!
Thanks Duster! yeah, we moved here 10 years ago and so far its been a great place to raise a family. (all things considered) I will definitely keep the cooler full!
jrohrig
09-11-2020, 06:39 PM
Floor is done! Next will be the cabinets on the back wall.
Jetfuel
09-11-2020, 08:03 PM
That looks so good...I know you're pump about it so keep hammering down
One thing that you may consider are shelves to hold components up high until needed
Jet
CDXXVII
09-11-2020, 10:48 PM
Floor looks great. Don't mind me but I would have waited until the build was done before making the floor that pretty. It may take a beating during the build.
I got lucky and was able to coat my two car garage in epoxy for about $120. 10 years later and still holding up really well. Just not as pretty as yours.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=134943&d=1599882412
jrohrig
09-12-2020, 06:19 PM
CDXXVII: that epoxy will last a lifetime though and looks fine by me
jrohrig
09-12-2020, 06:55 PM
Back cabinets in
You do know that it’s tradition to host a little welcome party when the car finally arrives......
Ray
rsw81
09-15-2020, 10:29 AM
Looking good! Always good to get the garage cleaned up and organized before the massive load of boxes come in. Word of advise is to keep the boxes organized. Even if only a few items are left, keep them in the numbered boxes so you know where to find them from your inventory list. Nothing more frustrating than spending an hour hunting for the little part you need for the build instead of actually building!
And welcome! This forum is amazing and such a huge source of information. Be careful not to fall down the rabbit hole of deviating from the build too much. Pick your deviations carefully or it can get out of hand very quickly.
jrohrig
09-29-2020, 06:34 PM
Next, have to keep saving! Should be ready for the kit next Summer
jeremustang
09-29-2020, 08:59 PM
That garage looks great! Especially the floors - mind if I ask what product you used for the floors? I'm at roughly the same stage as you and getting my garage ready before ordering the kit next year.
jrohrig
09-29-2020, 11:54 PM
That garage looks great! Especially the floors - mind if I ask what product you used for the floors? I'm at roughly the same stage as you and getting my garage ready before ordering the kit next year.
Racedeck. I like the floor so far. Mostly a great product. Couple minor things prevent them from being perfect: The white tiles are very hard to keep clean. I like the look so I guess its worth it. Secondly, they aren't as durable as I though. I spilled some stucco mix on them, and had to kinda chisel it off. It came off and cleaned up fine, but I scratched the tile pretty bad. It makes sense, they are just plastic.