Kosage Chavis

Ceiling drywall panels are done. Lights are back in. I am happy with it!Next will be insulating/drywall the gable walls and building the shelving.

Almost done with the ceiling. Just a couple of 4 feet panels to go. But I am happy how it's coming out so far.

Wow! I didn't even think of that. Wish that I did. Would have saved me a little trouble. I will keep it in mind for the next though. Thank you for the good idea Mr Lamar.

I am sorry Mr Lamar. Forgot to answer your question. Center section is just under 48 inches.

Got the vaulted part of the ceiling done. And I went ahead and broke the drywall into 4 feet sections. Much easier!Weather permitting, I will do the rest of the ceiling tomorrow.

This is going to be painstakingly slow. Got two small panels in place to get an idea how I want to do this going forward. Getting these in place by myself was hard enough. Got to figure out if I want to deal with an 8 feet length or break it up into 4 feet lengths.

How you been @EmTee? I did not box in the loft at the webs because I would lose about 25% of usable space. It's a lot of work, but I shouldn't have to do it more than once and I will thank myself later. You also hit the nail on the head...I do plan on building a shelving system that will be built into the webs.

Got the half walls drywalled. Very tedious indeed having to notch out around all of the webbing. Now I need to drywall the vaulted part of the ceiling, which I think will be a lot tougher.

Thank you both, @JohnD1956 and @Fr. Buick. And what's up @Specalist John. All is well over here.

Got these in the mail today. A pair of knobs that came off of an A/C control panel...compliments of Ebay. I was bit surprised that there is a slight difference in the knobs. I thought they would be the same. I also don't know what the small metal pieces are for or how they mount with the knobs. Maybe one of you all with A/C cars could school me.

I know...I know, but I got to get this garage the way that I need it so that I can transition to the rebuild phase for the Buick. Not only have I read @MrEarl's thread, I have also been there when he was in the middle of building it. I'd put money on it that no one would see it and not be inspired.

A few more items scratched off of the list. Added a receptacle by the front door and also added an exterior receptacle.I plan on adding an entire new set of lights for the main floor. I decided to make use of the old lights by installing them in the unfinished outer attic spaces. Ran some electric, a plug and a switch to get it set up.I don't plan on making use of the outer attic spaces, but if I ever need a little bit more storage for anything, it will be ready for use. Just trying to think smart. I think the next thing will be to drywall the attic.

Looking forward to it because it's hellish up there.

Started attic insulation yesterday.

@g-g-g0, I want you to be right so badly!

Finished installing attic lights today with a two-way switch system. One for the main floor...and one for the attic.The lights light up the attic area well, even without the help of drywall (which comes later). I also upgraded the switch panel that houses the outside light switches and main floor switch.I hated the idea of having to walk back and forth just to turn off the exterior lights when not needed. At first, I wanted to install a remote switch. That way, I could operate the switch from my house. However, I knew that I would still need to remember to still turn off the light. If it's out of sight, then it would probably be out of mind which would then defeat the purpose of an upgrade in the first place. I would stumble across this programmable switch. The switch is not bulky and once installed, I can schedule the on and off times of each set of exterior lights. Programming was very simple and they work perfectly well. I think I will start insulating the attic area next. We will see.

I might as well be a rain cloud with all the sweating I was doing working in this hot weather. But I finally got all of the baffles installed. Studs were also installed on the gable walls of the attic for later drywall install. Probably will start running electrical for the attic lights next. We'll see.

Wow, I can't believe you let go of the 54 Roadmaster. But the 55 Century is gorgeous...and it's from @old-tank too. Even better!

How are you @Mudbone? I viewed all of the dynaflow rebuild videos that you posted so far. You mentioned lightly hitting the gasket surfaces with a flat file to knock off the high spots to help prevent/minimize leaks. Is there any reason why someone couldn't just take it to a machine shop and deck the surfaces just enough to make true? Or are the tolerances for fit on this transmission just too tight to make this a viable option? Thank you.

Gracious, that scares me.

The videos will be a tremendous help. I have already viewed all of the available ones you have. Thank you Mr Mudd.

Had to stop work briefly to fix the front end on the family van. Finished that all up and was able to get something done on the garage today. Ran wire for the attic receptacle boxes. Just need to install the receptacles and make the final connection to the utility box.

Started on the attic window. Began with a blank slate. Attic wall needed to be framed and reinforced for a window.Working in a hot attic, it felt so good when I finally cut out the opening and felt that fresh air rush in.All done. Onto the next thing on the list.

It's finally done! My youngest Son and I finished the elevator and he would drive the last screw in. Additionally, I also finished the floor area expansion in the attic. From end to end, the width of the floor was 8 feet even and is now 10 feet even. Next thing will be the framing and attic window installation. Hope you enjoy the video.

I purchased some more things, including a window. However, 5/8 OSB was in stock and I got that too. So, instead of starting with the window, I started with expanding the floor area in the attic.