mklotz70 Posted September 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 It simply supports the 2nd story addition. Chances are good that the beam was a salvage item to save cost.....so they took what was available, even if it was overkill. It was still probably cheaper then a smaller, new beam. Quote Link to comment
pklotz70 Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Those are some huge frickin beams...what kind of house are you livin in?! :D One that doesn't nearly have a big enough garage. Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Hey Mike, wanna do some machining on my KC hubs? I have a spare set I'll give you for your time. :rolleyes: Maybe even bring some barley pop over and shoot the $hit a while. Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted September 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 What is it that needs done to them? Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 I would like to have my spare set machined so I don't have to run an adapter and longer studs. Then replace the stockers with the "new" ones. Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted September 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 You must be running rims with a really small center bore? PM me...we can figure it out there instead of on the thread. Quote Link to comment
pklotz70 Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Maybe even bring some barley pop over and shoot the $hit a while. He does not like barley pop!!!!!! Now with a Milkshake, you would have his attention. :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Looks good mike. Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted September 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 I swear I love building the tools and adapters far more than actually working on Datsuns!!! I want to redo the spare 320 rearend.....so another adapter for the engine stand is in order :) It still needs a couple of plates added to the ends....cause I'm not to bright!!! Oh well! Once the plates are on, the leaf perches will sit on the plates on the ends and will be held down with some small "J" hooks. That will allow me a lot of access to clean/paint. I was going to use old bed frame angle iron to brace the ends, but the 300zx sway bar worked just right! :) If I want it lower, I can mount it to the other eng stand. With this one, I can take it in the back yard and pressure wash it! The blue angle is from old postal equipment I've scrapped in the past.....don't see any need to waste time cutting off the extra brackets. Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 WOW! I really like your parts washer and dryer in the background of the last pic. :D Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted September 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 LOL You got a rise out of Paula on that one!!! Quote Link to comment
ppeters914 Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 I guess I forgot to update the my space thread when I got the mill/drill.... Rather than search the nearly 1300 posts by Mklotz70, you have a handy link to the original thread? Also, what blaster cabinet do you have? I'm thinking (yeah, yeah, dangerous) I need one. Quote Link to comment
stilltwisted Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 WOW i dig that offroad eng. stand Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted September 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Sorry..no clue on the original thread....I'd have to search for it just like you. Challenge is that I didn't orginate the original....somebody else did and it was actually about MySpace.com stuff. The cabinet is a Speedway from Homier. I paid about $69 for it and then built the stand. I built it to be comfortable for me....it kills everyone else's backs! I modified it for better air flow so the shop vac could keep the dust down. It's got glass beads in it. :) Glad you like the stand....it has it's own thread :) Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted September 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 ....been doing some checking....can't seem to find the off road engine stand thread....oh well...no time now. Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Pretty much done now. It will hold it upside down if I wanted. Rearend is too long to rotate all the way around. Still gives me nice access to the under side for detail work :) Quote Link to comment
ppeters914 Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 The cabinet is a Speedway from Homier. I paid about $69 for it and then built the stand. Damn, price is $107 now. Quote Link to comment
pklotz70 Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 WOW i dig that offroad eng. stand Check this thread out from over at NWDE. There are some better pictures of the All Terrain Engine Stand. http://www.nwde.org/extras/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4247&KW=stand Quote Link to comment
Phlebmaster Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Hi Paula!! I like Mike's Man cave! He has all the cool toys. :D Quote Link to comment
pklotz70 Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Rather than search the nearly 1300 posts by Mklotz70, you have a handy link to the original thread? Is this the thread that you are asking about? On page 2 a few posts down, there are pictures that Mike posted of his space. Basically some of the same picture he has on this thread. But maybe you wanted it for something else. Anyway hope this helps if that is what you were looking for. http://www.forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=1130&page=2 Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I swear I love building the tools and adapters far more than actually working on Datsuns!!! Mike I couldn't agree more :D When it comes down to it if I had to bolt factory parts on I would be so board! Working on a old rusty rigs is usually just frustrating... Then when it comes time to put it back together I'm usually to broke to put new shinny NOS parts on.... So I to get more enjoyment out of spending my time tinkering with the small details. Looking at the big picture (a rusty datto) makes me tired!! Not that I make any classy adapters or anything :D Quote Link to comment
ppeters914 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Is this the thread that you are asking about? On page 2 a few posts down, there are pictures that Mike posted of his space. Basically some of the same picture he has on this thread. But maybe you wanted it for something else. Anyway hope this helps if that is what you were looking for. http://www.forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=1130&page=2 Ahhhh, now I remember that thread. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted April 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Man....google does a MUCH better job of searching ratsun!! I was trying to figure out where to put some new pics....figured why not here :) New additions to the shop from the swap meet yesterday!! Still made by the same people that made it under the Henrob name....just the name changed. Check out www.cobratorches.com if you aren't familiar with this baby. It will weld everything but Titanium from really, really thin up to about 3/8". It will cut like a plasma, up to 1". It does it with about 60% less gas than a regular torch. I just might start using my O/A setup again! I've had a full O/A setup for years....but it's only been used maybe twice in the last 3 years. Been wanting one of these for years. For those that aren't sure what this is, it will let me check the hydraulic pressure in the brake system. I will be able to actually measure how much pressure difference there is between master cylinders. I just need to come up with a way to put a measured amount of pressure on the pedal...and preferably do it on the bench so I don't have to mount/dismount different m/c's in the rig! :) Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted April 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Thought I'd throw up a current vid of the shop layout.....but as I watched it, I realized it's been changed since this vid....I guess a new one is in order Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I enjoyed the tour Mike..id like to visit 1 day :D Quote Link to comment
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