Restored 1930's Auto Shop

[willy3486]

Originally Posted by MetalMangler

^^^^ Reported as spam, and hopefully soon to be whacked!

In the meantime, let me state that like most everyone else, I'm in awe of what you have done! As if the work that you've done to recover the shop in the first place, the work you've put into making a coherent, informative and enjoyable thread is as impressive.

MM

Duh, I should have looked at the left and reported it as well. I have to agree with you on this post being impressive. The highlight of my day is to check my email and see if I have been notified of someone posting here. I work a job that at times is stressfull but I can take a break and come here to get my mind off of it for a few minutes.

[ToyMeKaNeK]

Originally Posted by willy3486

The highlight of my day is to check my email and see if I have been notified of someone posting here. I work a job that at times is stressfull but I can take a break and come here to get my mind off of it for a few minutes.

+1

[markviii]

I'm glad we can help, willy3486. A stress reliever! An oasis (in addition to Center of the Universe and vortex)- that's what our property has become. Not that we have much stress, but that's what it is to us as well.

Chris

[BB767]

I'm a little "old school" so Mr Johnson's shop as you may recall has a 400 disc CD changer that drives the ceiling speakers in that sound system This is what I came up with for the barn's sound system.



Originally I was going to replicate the old shop's system with another 400 CD disc changer but my Darling Daughter- "DD" - kindly brought me into the 21st century with an...




...ipod. Shown here in a docking station so its plugged into a wall outlet and I'm not using the battery while it's in the barn, but it is portable as we'll see in a minute. I'd heard of ipods before but didn't really know what they were. For those of you who were like me and don't know, it's a device that can store and display or play among other things, music on its hard drive. As we all know my roughly 3,000 or so LP vinyl records are near and dear to my heart, so I record them to my computer's hard drive and either burn them to CD's or import them to my shiny new ipod. This is all accomplished by.............magic! I have absolutely no earthly idea how it all works, only the steps necessary to make it happen. The ipod at present has about 1,600 songs on it and I keep adding to it as I record more LP's. I can go days if not weeks without hearing the same song twice. Now to those out there who are "new school" this might seem like old news, but to me it was a revelation, honest.

So the ipod inputs to the receiver and on top of that is a switching panel...



... that funnels the music...



...into...



...6 ceiling speakers...



...here you can see 4 of them, the other two are behind me. I don't like to see wires so all of them are hidden in the attic and walls. The sound is very even anywhere in the barn which is why I used 6 instead of 4 speakers. Now I can have uninterrupted vintage music just like the other shop.

One more little trick about the ipod that is very, very important. Darling Daughter also brought to my attention that the ipod can also be used in some of my vintage or newer cars if they have a FM radio installed.



What we see here is a tiny FM transmitter that plugs into....



...the bottom of the ipod. Show here transmitting on 89.6 MHZ for example, but is completely tunable so it can transmit to any FM frequency. It's transmission range is only 6'-8' (1.8-2.4 meters) or so, just enough to reach the car radio. So now when I'm cruising in my '64 Impala or '66 Lincoln Continental, I can have my own tunes play on the car radio without having to wire in a system of any sort. It's a wireless system at it's best. Some of this new "stuff" is all right!

Thomas

[Scuderia-F1]

Hi Thomas!

I´m also just introduced to the "great world of iPod", & I really like the possibilities of this technique.

So my question is if you´re now considering sometime in the future to update your soundsystem in the shop for iPod too?

Now for that handy FM transmitter, I really think that I will have to get me one of those.

Now I can´t wait for sam pics of the progress with the Walker!

Regards,

Anders

[MetalMangler]

One of the best things that I like about IPods and their more generic brothers and sisters is the ability to take information with me. Like Thomas I have a large musical collection on my IPod, however I find myself using it mostly for what Zig Zigler coined "The Automobile University". I subscribe to informative podcasts, as well as putting books on Tape/CD onto it, and listening to them whenever I have the time. I don't know if Thomas is allowed to use something like that in the cockpit, but I'm sure there's plenty of other times that he could find to use it. After all, it doesn't appear that he sleeps.

MM

[Warg]

Originally Posted by Scuderia-F1

Now for that handy FM transmitter, I really think that I will have to get me one of those.

Yep, they're handy. But technically they're not legal in Sweden. Anything that transmits a radio frequency signal outside the "free frequency" ranges requires a permit. No matter how short the transmission distance is.

-Paul (licensed to rain on parades)

[Scuderia-F1]

Originally Posted by Warg

Yep, they're handy. But technically they're not legal in Sweden. Anything that transmits a radio frequency signal outside the "free frequency" ranges requires a permit. No matter how short the transmission distance is.

-Paul (licensed to rain on parades)

I thought they changed that to make these gadgets legal?

[Warg]

Originally Posted by Scuderia-F1

I thought they changed that to make these gadgets legal?

I know there was some talk about it but I haven't heard that there was an actual change of the regulation. Albeit the chance of getting caught is slim to none...

[DEnd]

Originally Posted by BB767

DEnd, both my darling daughter and son have offered to help out with a set up as you suggested. Fairly simple custom programing for them and you maybe, but if they're not around as for Chris and myself.........not so much.

Thanks for the suggestion. We'll give it more thought.

Thomas

Just did some more searching and this might be something like you'd want.
http://www.amazon.com/Tyrell-Jukemas.../dp/B0009NWEWA

[markviii]

Thanks, DEnd. That looks more like what I was looking for. That helps narrow my search (and maximizes my time).

Chris

[kbeitz]

Originally Posted by BB767

I should think Elroy may find this of interest among others. The was one lift modification that was done which I left in place while I was restoring that lift.



This is the unmodified left side lift ramp, while opposite it, on the other side....



...you'll see some tabs welded beneath the right lift ramp.



They all have holes in them...



....and for what purpose I have no idea.



They were clearly "field modifications" and not of Rotary Lift origin. At the time my son and I were prepping the lift for paint I was sorely tempted to remove them, but decided to leave them in place. Whatever they once were used for is now lost unless someone here has seen something like this before? At the time I had almost no experience with this lift so I was hesitant to remove them. I didn't want to find out later why they were put there and then have to reinstall them. As you know I repaired the holes in the Walker floor jack saddle but these I left, for better or worse. They don't get in the way so it hasn't presented a problem.

Anyone think of what use they might have had??

Thomas

Ladder attachment... Steel ladder with wheels that lets it follow the floor when moveing up or down...

[BB767]

Originally Posted by kbeitz

Ladder attachment... Steel ladder with wheels that lets it follow the floor when moveing up or down...

Hello there kbeitz. While that's a possibility, there were no marks on the floor left by any wheels....



...I don't know if it would be used enough to warrant it being permanently attached.



When the lift is at full extension you wouldn't need a ladder underneath it...



I would think it might be constantly in the way...



It's nice having nothing over there to trip over.

BTW, all of the above photographs are with the lift at 1/2 extension.

Thanks for the input. I've got two more sons to ask who might know but sad to say, this modification might be lost to history.

Thomas

[Bib Overalls]

May have been used to attach chains so that items could be lifted. Although the gusset suggests a lateral load.

[buick64203]

Wouldnt the brackets be for the fold down legs for wheel alignment purposes? The legs would fold down and the lift would be lowered down on them

[BB767]

Originally Posted by Lincolncruiser95

Great thread, took me almost three days to get through all 121 pages of your masterpiece.

Those of us blessed with understanding and supportive wives really are lucky sob's!.....

....That same grandfather also had a walker floor jack ( of which I had no idea the significance until I saw this thread btw). That jack ( identical to yours with the stamped upper cover ) now proudly resides in the big garage and when it gets used on the continental, there is a feeling that all is as it should be.

As for that pesky switch plate, frame a picture of it and that piston and call it a long lost Dali work!

Hats off to you and especially Chris. Without women like her the world would be no place at all.

Lincolncrusier95, may I add my welcome here to both you and your talented wife. You are so right about us being lucky sob's. Chris has been my rock through out this whole program/ordeal/adventure/journey however you want to characterize it. She has never had the slightest negative thing to say about the whole project. Don't think I could have done it without that steadfast support. It's certainly given me more joy being able to share it with her.

Good catch on the Walker and I'll bet grandfather is or would be happy to know it's being given such reverent care. I'm starting to wonder now how many old Walkers have been spared an ignoble end because of various posts on Garage Journal?

As for the switch plate, it is starting to take on a life of it's own. Oh I still look at it from time to time, but I really find myself at peace with it. I've developed a live and let live attitude. It's wants to crooked as all get out at I'm willing to let it be.

Perhaps I'll see you at the LCOC meet in Pontiac this summer? Chris will be there with her Mark and I'll be with the trusty '66 Coupe.

Thomas

[BB767]

Originally Posted by MetalMangler

....In the meantime, let me state that like most everyone else, I'm in awe of what you have done! As if the work that you've done to recover the shop in the first place, the work you've put into making a coherent, informative and enjoyable thread is as impressive.

MM

Originally Posted by MetalMangler

..... I don't know if Thomas is allowed to use something like that in the cockpit, but I'm sure there's plenty of other times that he could find to use it. After all, it doesn't appear that he sleeps.

MM

A late greetings to you MM. At times when I'm gone flying I can't get on here as timely as I'd like, but everyone seems to understand. As I mentioned early on, when I stared the whole project my daughter and I discussed what an interesting book this would be and did much of the documentation for it if I ever decided to do it. Turns out the Garage Journal Forum serves that purpose. I wanted to share the experience which has truly been fun and that is perhaps why it's been enjoyable to read. Thank you for the compliment.

As for wondering if an ipod is allowed in the cockpit, that would a big resounding NO. Great way to lose one's ticket. Now my drive to the airport is a different matter however.........

Thomas

[BB767]

Originally Posted by Scuderia-F1

Hi Thomas!

I´m also just introduced to the "great world of iPod", & I really like the possibilities of this technique.

So my question is if you´re now considering sometime in the future to update your soundsystem in the shop for iPod too?

Now for that handy FM transmitter, I really think that I will have to get me one of those.

Now I can´t wait for sam pics of the progress with the Walker!

Regards,

Anders

I could adapt an ipod to the shop very readily but then what would I do with all those CD's?? Seriously, I'll maintain the disc changer till it finally dies and is unrepairable and then replace it. It probably has better fidelity than the ipod but on those small ceiling speakers it probably doesn't matter.

I've got some Walker updates coming........tomorrow.

Cheers.

Thomas

[BB767]

Originally Posted by Warg

Yep, they're handy. But technically they're not legal in Sweden. Anything that transmits a radio frequency signal outside the "free frequency" ranges requires a permit. No matter how short the transmission distance is.

-Paul (licensed to rain on parades)

Originally Posted by Warg

I know there was some talk about it but I haven't heard that there was an actual change of the regulation. Albeit the chance of getting caught is slim to none...

I sometimes fly with guys who are always willing to rain on parades and I might add those flights are always the longest.........

-Paul that sounds like an unenforceable law doesn't it? Just one more needless intrusion into our daily lives, oh, but for our own good mind you. Don't get me started..............Thanks for the heads up to Anders. I wouldn't want him ending up in the clink because of something he read here. I'm in enough trouble with various people not getting sleep and now I hear some people read this thread at work (willy3486). That probably won't end well...... Soon I'll be getting calls from people wanting to "spend some time" in the shop because they're homeless now after getting fired from work and losing their homes.

Thomas

[kbeitz]

Originally Posted by BB767

I have been meaning to get these on here for some time now, but Rick was so enamored with that anvil that I didn't want to just leave him empty handed. Anyway there were several boxes of new...



...planter runner edges...




and...



... new plow points...





I am seeking guidance on the disposition of these.





Are these potential eBay items? Is someone restoring old equipment that these would be useful. I have no idea at all. These are what, over 30 years old or more I would guess? I can't imagine there is anything current being used that would use these, but I really don't know. Any thoughts out there?



Oh. I did have a request to see a better view of the straight peen hammer so.......





... here you go.

Thomas

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