My Projects and Will They Ever End?

[racerb]

Right now I'm looking at ways to prep the Yaris for H-Stock auto-x, but I'm also building a Celica GTS road racing machine. Well if that aint enough, I'm also refurbishing an old enclosed race trailer and trying to finish my race shop. Ok so maybe I can get the Team Owner to work harder, oh wait thats me, ok maybe the Mechanic, oh thats me too, I know I'll get the Driver, crap thats me as well!! Any way heres some pics of a couple of my projects that are slowly coming togather.
The Race Shop as it looks right now!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/Bobs%20race%20shop/Race%20Shop%202012/MiscRaceShopPicsandTrailers027.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/Bobs%20race%20shop/Race%20Shop%202012/MiscRaceShopPicsandTrailers028.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/Bobs%20race%20shop/Race%20Shop%202012/MiscRaceShopPicsandTrailers031.jpg
The enclosed trailer with new work bench/tire rack, ramp door minus diamond plate runners (ordered) and E-Track installed both sides front to rear, still deciding on ceiling repair/insulating!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/Bobs%20race%20shop/Race%20Shop%202012/MiscRaceShopPicsandTrailers033.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/Bobs%20race%20shop/Race%20Shop%202012/MiscRaceShopPicsandTrailers035.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/Bobs%20race%20shop/Race%20Shop%202012/MiscRaceShopPicsandTrailers036.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/Bobs%20race%20shop/Race%20Shop%202012/MiscRaceShopPicsandTrailers038.jpg

[CrankyOldMan]

Well, you're farther ahead than I am: all I have is a shed full of bikes and tools, and a stack of partially dismantled transmissions on a workbench at the university... =)

[Spidermandud]

Got any pics of the celica? :D

[racerb]

Well, you're farther ahead than I am: all I have is a shed full of bikes and tools, and a stack of partially dismantled transmissions on a workbench at the university... =)

Which University? I work for UNC-Wilmington!!

[racerb]

Got any pics of the celica? :D

I can post a few, but right now it kinda looks like a bomb went off in the shop, Toyota parts every where!! :frown:

[CrankyOldMan]

I'm a student at Grand Valley State in MI. The shop supervisor was kind enough to allow me a bench in the vehicle bay for personal use.

[racerb]

Ok, that makes sense, I'm actually about a year away from retiring with 30 years of State Service, or as I like to say, my pardon from the Governor!! :biggrin:

[racerb]

Pics of my Celica, this one in happier days at Virginian International Raceway!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/VIR%2033107/100_2927.jpg
This was VIR before I switched to coil-over suspension, check the body roll!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/NASA%20VIR/8863da87.jpg
After coil-overs with KYB AGX inserts and Drop-Zone coil springs, almost zero body roll!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/VIR%2033107/100_2913.jpg
The way she looks today, a total work in progress!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/GTS%20Race%20Mods/Speed-SourceBushings013.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/GTS%20Race%20Mods/ShifterMods008.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/GTS%20Race%20Mods/ShifterMods004.jpg
My JDM Gen 1 engine waiting to go in, might go through it for a little freshening before install!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/GTS%20Race%20Mods/ShifterMods013.jpg

[racerb]

Well todays project was wash and clean up the Yaris. Had just finished washing it and now one of the worst rain storms we've had all year! Came in doors to check the Weather Channel and guess what, we've got a Tropical Storm forming off the coast, you can thank me later!!

racerb :redface:

[Jason@SportsCar]

Maybe a little less posting on YW and a little more work on projects. :laugh:

[racerb]

Maybe a little less posting on YW and a little more work on projects. :laugh:

I've tried that approach, but at my age I can bearly get outta bed the next morning!! :drinking:

[Spidermandud]

Looks like you're having fun to me :P. Thanks for the pics, I enjoyed them

[sex]

How's that Ryobi impact working for you?

[mazilla]

The projects never seem to end. Right now I'm working on..

1. Yaris
2. 70 Cougar
3. 06 Jeep Wrangler
4. 96 Tracker boat restoration(just bought this one on Tuesday)

I just finished a flat bed/boat trailer conversion. I made the boat trailer from my last boat into a flatbed for my DIY motorized kayaks(another project).


Needless to say I've been catching a lot of crap from the wife for basically living in my garage. :)

[cali yaris]

but at my age I can bearly get outta bed the next morning!!

Just wait, son.... :eek:

[racerb]

Just wait, son.... :eek:

Yea I'm only 50, but years of riding skateboards, racing BMX, ATVs, and Sportscars, plus 3 different Wives (this one's a racing nut) have just worn me down!! :frown:

[racerb]

How's that Ryobi impact working for you?

It's not the most powerful, but driving screws in the enclosed trailer frame (mounting E-track) is a snap!!

[racerb]

First Gen JDM 3SGE all stripped down and ready to go in for a re-fresh. Hopefully only rings, rod, and main bearings, want know for sure till we crack it open! Easy way to identify the JDM is the Yamaha name cast into the head, USDM model don't have this.......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/GTS%20Race%20Mods/PartsForSale022.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/GTS%20Race%20Mods/PartsForSale021.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/GTS%20Race%20Mods/PartsForSale019.jpg

racerb :burnrubber:

[SailDesign]

Yea I'm only 50, but years of riding skateboards, racing BMX, ATVs, and Sportscars, plus 3 different Wives (this one's a racing nut) have just worn me down!! :frown:

Only 50? Kid! :smile:

[racerb]

Ok thanks Old Fart or is that Phart!! :biggrin:

[SailDesign]

Always Phart. Ever since an email filter threw out a mail with "fart" in it, as being offensive. :dumb:

[racerb]

Understood!!

[racerb]

Finally making some real progress on the Race Shop, only have a few more things to do and can move in!! Just a little more molding to install and maybe put up different lights, but aside from that, might actually move in this weekend!! :clap:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/Bobs%20race%20shop/Race%20Shop%202012/001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/Bobs%20race%20shop/Race%20Shop%202012/003.jpg
And when that is finished it's time to add on the lean to, which will have a concrete slab thick enough to support a 2-post lift for actually getting under the cars!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/Bobs%20race%20shop/Race%20Shop%202012/005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/racerb/Bobs%20race%20shop/Race%20Shop%202012/007.jpg
racerb :thumbup:

[racerb]

Hope to pick up one of these shop presses this month to go in the garage as well....

http://www.harborfreight.com/garage-shop/shop-presses/20-ton-shop-press-32879.html

Here is the lift I'm looking to buy when I complete the addition to my shop....hopefully next year!

http://www.portagelift.com/pdf/maxjax.pdf

racerb :burnrubber:

[racerb]

Well didn't get moved in this past weekend, but made lots of progress and should be able to start bringing a few thing over later this week. I'll post some more pics of how she looks right now, with just a few loose ends to tie up, hopefully tonight!

racerb :redface: