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Originally Posted By: PandaBear Originally Posted By: GMBoy You are not saving the environment by waiting because they're going to the dump anyhow...and tires get recycled anyhow. I agree with the rest of your statement, but how does "tires get recycled anyhow"? I don't think they can be...

Here are a few more pics Another pic of him playing in the big dirt piles..A kids dream!

Originally Posted By: eljefino That's awesome, you can't have too much space. Some gutters would be great with that metal roof, you could set up a rain barrel for the garden. I didn't skimp on my electrical... dug a trench for conduit and did a 20 amp 110 for the lights and a 40 amp 220 for a...

Well here it is after 6-7 years of saving I was able to pay cash and get it built..30wide x50 longx 10 tall.It is fully insulated and has a 4" concrete floor.. I wanted lots of windows to get the look of a seperate living space since its close to the house, and also wanted to see it rain and...

Can you guys give any advice on what type of lighting would be good for a new workshop.. The building is 30x50x10 I was thinking of adding can lights becuase they are farily cheap $7 each and provide very attractive lighting vs. a flourescent style light which really give me headache when I am...

Originally Posted By: JHZR2 stupid question but for a durable structure, wouldnt you want the slab to e set deeper on footings and the structure to be built on that? Even if treated lumber was used, wouldnt those concrete footings which the wood is stuck into and poured around be a potential...

Originally Posted By: Aldaris Are those trusses field framed or shipped in from a truss manufacturer? They were delivered onsite premade...Unsure if they make them or order them, ill ask cause Im curious aslo.

Heres What I plan on using it for.. Welding workshop, storage, general workshop, SUV storage, and a place where kids can setup a model train and store their toys. After its built I plan on building a loft for it inside.Since its 10' it will have to be a area I will have to "crouch" or bend...

Originally Posted By: duaneb9729 congrats !! i built a garage ma hall a few years back myself, and its a great feeling being able to write out a check for something and have the paying for it over and done with! Your right the only thing ive been to pay outright for in a long time!

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Here you go... thanks buddy!

Well After 6 years of dreaming,saving,and working extra shifts to save we finally are able to pay cash for this building.. Ive got my dream workshop being built..set us back $22k but we waited till we could afford concrete slab vs. gravel floor..Its being errected by the company im buying it...

Originally Posted By: tom slick What about using something similar to a 5 gallon gas can? easy to seal, transport, and pour. Good idea, I wonder though how long it can be stored outside before the plastic degrades and gets weak? I guess If I get 3 years out of it id be happy.

I do not enjoy taking used motor oil, trans fluids, gear oil, etc.. to get recycled because its a messy deal, but I do it anyway. Currently I am using the old 5 quart oil containers.This is messy,and takes alot of time. So Ive been thinking of getting some steel 55 gallon drums, but smaller...

I like the blitz brand Drain pans at walmart that have a elephant nose type spout that you can pour oil into a container. Works well for me just wish it held more oil.

Originally Posted By: SuperEd73 When the problem occurs, is the rev limit exactly 3,000 rpms or does it vary? If it varies then it could be any of the ideas mentioned previously but if it is exactly 3,000 rpms, then that does sound like some form of rev limiter kicking in when it's not needed...

sweet. imagine if you changed all of them..

Originally Posted By: chrome I wonder why no one mentioned a clogged fuel filter as yet? Thats what the tech first said, It was replaced last week along with a fuel pump though..

Originally Posted By: Bob The Builder Well, at least the test was free......I hope. yeah it was free, diagnostics are $65 an hour though from the mechanic he refered me to..

Well guys it aint the catalytic converter, had both tested and they are ok.. Took it to a shop and he ran diagnostics and said it was the timing on the distibutor cap, and the cap and rotor look worn..Ill keep you updated if this fixes it..

Also note I hear a whistling when the truck was running fine from the underside of the truck..another site said its probaly the cat making the noise..