The New Shop
The decision was made, and Jimmy and I are in the process of moving into our new space.
In the end we took the adjacent rental space to our current shop for a couple of reasons.
Not the least of which is that our crane will fit. And we are out of sight of anybody passing by.
And we continue to have use of the onsite sandblasting and painting facilities.
We measured the space yesterday; we have 58' x 70' x 24' high. Two overhead doors at one end.
(one each 12' high and 14' high x 12' wide). Great lights. Eight large HID units at the ceiling,
then a continuous row of flourescents about 12' up the wall all the way around the area.
Bright white walls and foil reflective ceiling panels.
It's really nice and bright. (Good for a half blind guy like me)
Lots of wall outlets, three phase power, water and good floor drains.
And we are surrounded on three sides by heated space, which should help our heat bills in the winter.
We are in the process of making deals with a couple of our truck friends to store their hobby
trucks inside to help with the rent.
So the old truck past time looks pretty good for the next few years.
If anybody is in the area - give me a call and stop by.
I'm looking forward to getting more organized and getting some benches and racking set up
to handle my parts. And I'm really excited about all three of my Macks inside next to each other.
Actually, all five of the project trucks are going to be inside for the 1st time.
Although Jimmy says he is going to finish the new radiator install in his W-900 and get the truck
sold before it moves in. (late 70's KW W-900A long hood w/ fresh Cummins KTA-525, 15 spd. OD, 36" bunk and air ride).
Nice truck, and I hate to see it go. I had hopes of acquiring it sometime. Ah well - So many toys - so little time.
I know he really wants to get moving on Morgan's old Peterbilt 351, and we can't concentrate on more than one thing
at a time. (Something about chewing gum and walking)
All things considered - a pretty good week!
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