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Finally.... My own garagekeyring
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I've not been on much over the last couple of months mainly due to being busy with buying my first ever house, been a bit of head ache with the previous owners, which i'm still to sort out, but it'll get there... But I managed to get a place with a decent sized garage, and it means I can finally start a thread in this section of the forum.... I've not done much to it so far... I forgot to take photos as it was when I moved in, however all I had done in these photos was a quick white wash of the walls I then stuck two coats of floor paint down.... Since that all I have done is start to move some of the cars and tools up, I finally got a good sized metal work bench, which took some lifting to get it in... The patrol is in the garage now too, so i'm hoping to get the welding finished on that soon When the patrol isn't in the garage i'll be able to store 4 cars in it, and comfortably work on 2. I had the wiring inspected, and unfortunately it needs a few things sorted, including a new fuse board (just for the garage) so that's on my list of things to get done in the house, so the plan is to run trunking all round the garage for sockets, and continue it into the utility room at the back of the garage, this also has a toilet and sink in it, so no more going into the house with oily hands to nip to the loo. While running the trunking for new sockets, i'm going to go for LED lighting and get a socket in for my welder and a compressor. Above the garage is a carpeted area (two thirds of length), which was used as a gym/office so i'll probably use this for storage space and maybe a chill out bit for when something isn't going my way with the car Then there is a uncarpetted area also for storage with less ceiling height (above the front section of the garage with the higher roof) It took a while for me to find somewhere with a garage I liked and within my budget, but i'm pretty excited to get working on the projects now, but unfortunately getting the house sorted is having to come first. Hopefully i'll have some more progress in the garage once i'm home from work again
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Been a bit busy with a house move recently, but came back on and seen this. A good idea for getting money into the club, which I think can only help make it grow and ultimately make things better for everyone.... regardless as to whether they're signed up to the paid account. I've signed up
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mk1 Fiesta pipe up keyring
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It's a real shame the work wasn't done correctly first time round, but it looks like you're sorting it the right way! And at least with doing the work yourself, you know there's not been any corners cut!
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That's some colour! As above, some chrome 'smoothies' would look awesome on it I think
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Going to put together a ticket exchange for Gathering once Weekender is out of the way. Hopefully that will help.
Just a little nudge...…..not that i'm desperate to go to this show at all...……….
But yes I am really...…...
Perhaps still a bit early, but loads always come up close to the event
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Buying standard v modifiedkeyring
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Usually always works out cheaper to buy modified, and if you like what's been done to the modified one then it can be the perfect way to get exactly what you want, but as others have already said, it all depends on the quality of the work, i've bought modified before, and found it to be full of bodges (mk2 golf with a vr6 conversion) and ended up having to redo the majority of the work again.
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May 20, 2019 22:27:37 GMT
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That colour is looking even better on the car!
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Garage floor paint...keyring
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May 12, 2019 22:01:19 GMT
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A subject that should have plenty of opinions on here.... hopefully I’m due to get the keys to my house on Friday, so trying to get things ready so I don’t waste any time, I want to get the workshop painted before I start moving things in, I’m just going to use white emulsion for the walls, however I’m struggling to to decide on a paint for the floor. I’ve heard epoxy mentioned a few times as the best option, but that may be overkill for a non business use garage? What does everyone recommend? Ideally something hard wearing, that won’t lift with sticky/hot tyres It’s a concrete floor, but I can’t remember from viewing it if it’s already painted or not, but I’ll find that out soon... Thanks
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May 12, 2019 21:55:30 GMT
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The attention to detail really is amazing, I find it crazy, that a body shop up here, that is expensive, but extremely good and have a good reputation are willing to take a car already ‘stripped down’ to help with labour costs, when from this thread you can see the huge benefits and need for trial fitting everything first. As someone has already said, it shows when something is a labour of love! One of the next vehicles into the workshop is one that has been sent to a professional bodyshop - Lots of work undertaken to the point that the bodyshell has been completely bare metalled through a dipping process - its been returned to the owner nice & shiny with a good quality standard of finish to the paint - the owner was going to complete the assembly & fit up of the car - however none of the doors fit the apertures or will close correctly - they have never been checked prior to paint - I have no doubt that the owner has already expended a lot of money so far for what I can only call poor quality workmanship - muggings here has the job of picking up the pieces and getting things to fit correctly and completing the car but I will be unsurprised if that work does not involve me unpicking welds to realign 'B' posts and having repaint the car in such areas I am always happy to help clients with reducing the levels of labour costs - and in Pete's case with his Corsair he did has much as he could before I got involved, equally he will be reassembling / refitting 95% of the car - but the process of ensuring that trims / bumpers / apertures / trim holes are in the correct place / alignment to start with takes such little time & effort when compared to amount of time expended on the restoration has a whole - In my book it becomes pointless assuming that everything will fit / fit without damage / interference to the fresh paint / look correct and in alignment - without checking in the first place Jesus! I really feel for the owner! It mustn’t be a nice conversation telling someone a lot of the work they have already paid for is going to have to be redone and hasn’t been done correctly, but some comfort must come from knowing it’s going to be perfect, just a shame they didn’t go to you first! Yeah, doing the test fit but still allowing the client to remove and refit is a great help with labour costs I’d imagine! But at least they know it’ll all fit....
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May 11, 2019 21:30:24 GMT
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I used 10mm tube, 8mm internal dia. Yes it was a doddle to fit. Thanks I think it’ll need to look into this rather than solid piping!
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May 11, 2019 21:01:38 GMT
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That’s wicked! There’s just something about seeing a Sierra on the road, probably a big factor being you just don’t see them anymore, I can’t wait to see the plans unfold
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May 11, 2019 20:28:41 GMT
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The attention to detail really is amazing, I find it crazy, that a body shop up here, that is expensive, but extremely good and have a good reputation are willing to take a car already ‘stripped down’ to help with labour costs, when from this thread you can see the huge benefits and need for trial fitting everything first. As someone has already said, it shows when something is a labour of love!
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May 11, 2019 19:57:26 GMT
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Has already been said, but I’d say you went the correct route with the electronic ignition. It’s a rubbish feeling driving a car and worrying whether it’s going to start again when you stop or not! I doubt it would ever be a deal breaker if you were to ever sell, it’s going to be a well sorted and reliable example
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May 11, 2019 19:41:29 GMT
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Going by the photos in his thread, I’d have one! The cooper s I always thought would be a fun car, especially with the charger whine to go with it! But even a naturally aspirated one looking like some in this thread would be pretty cool! Especially at the price bracket they’ve dropped into
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May 11, 2019 19:20:34 GMT
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Jesus v8rumble I’m sorry to here/see that! I’m glad you had a good insurer though, they certainly sound worth looking into!
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From reading online, insurance companies can refuse to pay out on claims caused by unreasonable disclosure, which I think welding could be classed as if they wanted to, I just wanted to see what others were doing, and make sure I was fully covered. The garage is built onto the side of the house I’ll look into NFU kenb do they ask for what equipment you want covered, and allow for hot work to be covered in the event of an accident? Not individually listed items but a general overview of exactly what it was I did. I gave them a brief rundown of the larger items and basically told them its a car enthusiasts workshop. They did ask was it for hobby or business I just explained it was all for restoring and maintaining my own classic vehicles, which it is. They were understandably curious as to why I had all this equipment -not really your average garage contents lol. The only thing that is not covered and its unlikely you would ever get cover for in a domestic dwelling, that is full size oxy acetylene bottles. Which I don't possess anyway. I have taken photos of every single item I have in the event of needing to claim be it stolen or burnt to the ground. Garage is alarmed too which they like. Brilliant, I’ll give them a call, does their policy to include this cover differ massively from a standard policy, or is it surprisingly well priced? (I’m expecting massively more expensive)
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From reading online, insurance companies can refuse to pay out on claims caused by unreasonable disclosure, which I think welding could be classed as if they wanted to, I just wanted to see what others were doing, and make sure I was fully covered. The garage is built onto the side of the house I’ll look into NFU kenb do they ask for what equipment you want covered, and allow for hot work to be covered in the event of an accident?
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Probably should have posted this in the questions forum now that I think about it...
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So I finally done an adult thing, and bought a house, now i'm going round and getting quotes for home insurance, but one thing I can't seem to find much information on is mentioning the using of welding equipment in the garage. It is only for my own hobby use I use it, but i'd assume it still has to be disclosed? Do people on here have it disclosed to their insurance provider? I know direct line said they wouldn't cover the house due to increased fire risk. Has anyone here got a company they would recommend that don't have an issue with welding equipment and other tools being used in the workshop? Thanks
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Car looks like it’s coming on well, I love it!
I hope your dad has a speedy recovery! My best wishes to you both and the family!
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