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Started by TJ Hopland, April 23, 2016, 01:48:56 PM

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Quentin Hall

"Ya gotta wear shades Jim."
53 Eldo #319
53 Eldo #412.
53 Eldo #433
57 Biarritz
53 series 62 conv
39 Sixty Special Custom
57 Biarritz

bcroe

Quote from: INTMD8 on April 24, 2016, 10:45:21 PM
I'm 38. It's not the sun but it's fairly bright.

I couldn't afford to heat that bldg.  Is that gas tank on the black Cad, one
of those stainless steel jobs (made here in Stillman)?  Bruce Roe

INTMD8

It's insulated with closed cell spray foam, barely takes anything to heat or air condition. During the summer it stays in the 60's inside with outside temps in the 80's with the A/C off.

The tank in the Brougham was made by Ricks tanks.

Scot Minesinger

Jim,

I agree it is bright, but at 55 a drop light would still be required for me.  When I was 38 it would be good. 

BTW nice spacious work facility!  My neighborhood has restrictive covenants plus wife did not want detached garage to dwarf house/make it look out of place, so do not have that kind of work space.  My garage looks a little more like a guest house (heated and cooled), but at least I got one on the property.

That reminds me, I should start a new topic about garage space/work area.
Fairfax Station, VA  22039 (Washington DC Sub)
1970 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
1970 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1970 four door Convertible w/Cadillac Warranty

Gene Beaird

I currently have done all the suggestions.   Our shop is well-lit, and has light gray epoxy floors that helps a fair amount.  I'll frequently move the car outside, though, especially if I'm going to be doing 'dirty' work, and if it's warm enough outside.  I also have a regular drop light.  I used the severe-duty incandescent bulbs until I broke those, then moved to a CFL because they burn cooler, and it's less likely to burn me when I'm sliding under the car and nestle up close to the light.  That worked okay until my wife hooked the cord on a broom causing it to hit the floor, breaking the CFL bulb.  I now have a LED bulb in there.  I think I got the 60w equivalent and it puts out a fair amount of light.

I might have to have a look at that Snap-On unit, though, that might just provide the 'sunlight' I need under the car without the heat. 
Gene Beaird,
1968 Calais
1979 Seville
Pearland, Texas
CLC Member No. 29873

cadillac ken

I fought it for awhile, but the small LED "headband" lights (a light you wear as a headband) are pretty great for working under the dash and keeping light where you're looking and your hands free.  Just have to get used to the goofy look of it.---not a very sexy look. 

bcroe

I moved here in part to get 3000 sq ft of parking in "no painting" buildings, but
it was divided into 3 buildings.  This one originally stored a 5 ton motorhome. 
The concrete is excellent, which this type lift demands.  They don't get hot in
summer, but this one can use a lot of propane when its 20 deg F below zero. 

This picture shows a light I use a lot, but its hot and doesn't get up close into
every corner.  More lights went in after this picture.  I also have a couple head band
LED lights used here and around the property. 

There are a lot of floor coatings that don't hold up; the ones that do are quite
expensive and probably need professional installation.  Lacking that, I have a
stack of large cardboard sheets.  These get thrown on the floor to catch (or
soak up) oil, to keep the concrete cleaner.  As soon as they get very dirty,
they get burned and another goes down. 

I don't do body work.  There is a 1/2" copper pipe running around for compressed
air, and plenty of outlets.  There is also a low voltage electric line for maintaining
12V batteries on infrequently used engines.  Bruce Roe

INTMD8

Quote from: Scot Minesinger on April 25, 2016, 09:24:56 AM
Jim,

I agree it is bright, but at 55 a drop light would still be required for me.  When I was 38 it would be good. 

BTW nice spacious work facility!  My neighborhood has restrictive covenants plus wife did not want detached garage to dwarf house/make it look out of place, so do not have that kind of work space.  My garage looks a little more like a guest house (heated and cooled), but at least I got one on the property.

That reminds me, I should start a new topic about garage space/work area.

Thanks! This is just a steel building but it's behind 2 other garages at a lower elevation (and in the woods) so you can't see much of it except from the driveway.

marty55cdv

Quote from: INTMD8 on April 24, 2016, 10:45:21 PM
I'm 38. It's not the sun but it's fairly bright.




Jim what is on the floor, Epoxy ?   Looks amazing  !
Marty Smith
  CLC #22760
41 60 Special http://bit.ly/1Wm0GvT
55 CDV http://bit.ly/1G933IY
56 Fleetwood
1958 Extended Deck http://bit.ly/1NPYhGC
1959 Fleetwood  http://bit.ly/1OFsrOE
1960 Series 62 Coupe
1960 Sedan DeVille  4 window Flattop
63 Fleetwood http://bit.ly/1iSz17J
1964 Eldorado http://bit.ly/1Wm17GA  (Living in California now)
1988 EBC http://bit.ly/1iSACKz

TJ Hopland

I just see a lot of space that needs filled with car stuff.
StPaul/Mpls, MN USA

73 Eldo convert w/FiTech EFI
80 Eldo Diesel
90 CDV
And other assorted stuff I keep buying for some reason

INTMD8

Quote from: marty55cdv on April 26, 2016, 05:37:51 PM
      Jim what is on the floor, Epoxy ?   Looks amazing  !

Thank you. It is a 3 part system. Epoxy primer, epoxy base and urethane top coat, all tinted white.  Took me a long time!

Gene Beaird

Bruce,

We used the U-Coat-It brand of epoxy floor paint.  It's two part with a epoxy urethane top coat.  It's held up well over the years.  We've had the shop for about 10 years, now, and the floor went down before we moved anything in to dirty up the floor.  The 'install' took a long weekend with about 2.5 people working on it (we had one friend show up the afternoon on the third day.  A lot of work, but I'm glad I did it.  It's pulled up in a couple of small spots, where we parked a vehicle with hot, new tires on it for a long time, but otherwise, just little scratches and scuffs.  It cleans up wonderously!  The only problem I really have is keeping my ramps in place when driving a car up on them.  I usually take the vehicle out to the untreated section of concrete to roll it up on ramps.  Otherwise, we jack the car up and roll the ramps under it.  I think the U-Coat-It stuff is about the best bang for the buck, not too expensive, and not a cheap product.  The stuff isn't cheap, but probably an order of magnitude cheaper than the commercial-grade stuff or having someone do it. 

I, too, have used the 'head-lamps' and find them helpful, but it makes it hard to rest your head on the concrete when you're under the car.  That's usually where the battery pack is. 

Gene Beaird,
1968 Calais
1979 Seville
Pearland, Texas
CLC Member No. 29873

bcroe

#32
Quote from: Gene BeairdBruce,The only problem I really have is keeping my ramps in place when driving a car up on them.  I usually take the vehicle out to the untreated section of concrete to roll it up on ramps.  Otherwise, we jack the car up and roll the ramps under it. 

In my previous cramped garage, I had to rely completely on ramps.  Just getting them in
exactly the right place was tricky, and then they had a tendency to slide which I addressed
several ways.  The final fix was to get everything in the right spot, mark the floor, and
drill an anchor hole.  Putting a bolt through the ramp base into the hole got everything
in place on the first try. 

These ramps date way back, generous in size compared to many, and with removable
ramp sections.  They got pretty beat and distorted after a few decades.  I finally had to
do some serious hammering & welding to get them in good shape, with some angle iron
added at the weakest spots.  They are still here, but probably unused since I moved in
2004.  I should sell them.  Bruce Roe

wrench

#33
I also use the snap on LED light from costco...I use two of them...

For flashlight I use LED Streamlight Poly Stinger:
http://www.streamlight.com/en-us/product/product.html?pid=152

I wear a maglite loop on my belt so that the flashlite is always there its for the c-cell dont know why it says d-cell:
http://maglite.com/shop/parts-and-accessories/maglite-2-cell-d-test-accessory-1158.html

I use the Poly Stingers because if i drop it on an expensive, fancy finish, it wont scratch or dent it.

I also use a lot of the Milwaukee M12 cordless stuff, so I have both of those cordless LED lights along with a bunch of spare batteries...they work great.

Stick light:
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2351-20

Lantern:
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2362-20
1951 Series 62 Sedan
1969 Eldorado
1970 Eldorado (Triple Black w/power roof)
1958 Apache 3/4 ton 4x4
2005 F250
2014 FLHP
2014 SRX

charlie mckenna

I have recently received the newer led work light from maxxeon the workstar 2000. It's features are a removable belt clip,retractable hook,head that tilts 180,neck that rotates 360,and a tempered glass lens with no hot or dark spots. It's got a high impact body,in my opinion a real nice piece. I also got a new light that is coming out soon called inspector maxx also from maxxeon. It has a 200 lumen floodlight,and a 135 lumen flashlight, a high quality pocket light.  Just sayin...

gary griffin

I gave my metal ramps away as they would not stay in place. I recently saw what appeared to be rubber ramps rated for 12,000 pounds and with a stop in front. I think I need them?
Gary Griffin

1940 LaSalle 5029 4 door convertible sedan
1942 Cadillac 6719 restoration almost complete?
1957 Cadillac 60-special (Needs a little TLC)
2013 Cadillac XTS daily driver

The Tassie Devil(le)

I never use ramps for the non-driving wheels.

Years ago I tried to put a '68 Firebird 400 up on the ramps.   It got half way up, and the ramps just slid.   The weight of the front of this car simply was enough to overcome the ramp friction on the ground.   I had to physically pin the ramps to the ground so they wouldn't move.

Bruce. >:D
'72 Eldorado Convertible (LHD)
'70 Ranchero Squire (RHD)
'74 Chris Craft Gull Wing (SH)
'02 VX Series II Holden Commodore SS Sedan
(Past President Modified Chapter)

Past Cars of significance - to me
1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
1937 Chevrolet Sports Coupe
1955 Chevrolet Convertible
1959 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
1960 Cadillac CDV
1972 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe