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Old May 20, 2020 | 03:56 PM
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still a surprise

my truck has been sitting in this garage since 1995.... she's at the upholstery shop getting new clothes. I do know this, but it's still a shock raising the door and the garage is without the truck...

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Old May 20, 2020 | 07:24 PM
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looks lonely in there. Time for the next project.
 
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Old May 20, 2020 | 08:05 PM
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You're not allowed to have empty space.
You better watch out, empty space like that tends to fill up fast. Before you know it.....BAM!! you're truck will never fit in there again.

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Old May 20, 2020 | 08:06 PM
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That looks way too clean and tidy, John. I'm envious.
 
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Old May 20, 2020 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bobbytnm
You're not allowed to have empty space.
You better watch out, empty space like that tends to fill up fast. Before you know it.....BAM!! you're truck will never fit in there again.

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Those words should be carved in stone!
 
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Old May 20, 2020 | 09:42 PM
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nature hates a vacuum and a clean garage.
The only way I can find anything is to keep it clean and put away... and labeled
 
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Old May 21, 2020 | 12:07 AM
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It would be a very empty feeling, good that mine doesn`t need new clothes.



 
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Old May 21, 2020 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jniolon
nature hates a vacuum and a clean garage.
The only way I can find anything is to keep it clean and put away... and labeled
You're supposed to be able to find stuff??

I have a tried and true method for finding things. I pace back and forth (in the few square feet of open space that I have) scratch my head while frowning intently and muttering incomprehensible words under my breath "fraggin booger it, i know its arou... ..dad-nab-it, where in the tarnation... ..i jsut had it the other........grumblemumble millenium shrimp.... ...etc, etc,etc.

I have a proven success rate of about 37%

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You sound like the Old Man on Christmas Story on
 
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Old May 21, 2020 | 09:18 PM
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I have a proven success rate of about 37%


Bobby... a well designed and practiced procedure. The success rate shows that. Next time you're searching see if you can find my 6" DA sander... I know I used it in the last year but it's lost in that shop somewhere, maybe you can spot it..
 
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Maybe the team from overhaulin have got their hands on it .
It may come back all finished and full of doof doof music .
 
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The white post on the right: engine hoist? Foto says not enough roof for a lift.
 
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Old May 22, 2020 | 07:49 AM
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The white post on the right: engine hoist? Foto says not enough roof for a lift.
wish it were Jim, center post that supports beam for the ceiling joist. Wish it were clear span and had 16' ceilings !!!

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