rxsleeper 1 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 Nice shops. Wish mine had the tools some of you have. When this one is finished it will house the car in my avatar, an '82 slicktop ZX (future race car) and the pieces from my last two parts cars. Not enough room for the "regular cars": '04 RX8 Gray Daily driver '04 RX8 Green Oldest son's '08 CX7 GT Wifes '94 Impreza younger son's '03 Chevy 2500HD diesel Tow vehicle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotswap 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 (edited) 2005 Honda S2000 1972 240Z I also have a 68 Camaro RS in the 3rd that I am currently restoring. We daily drive a Honda Fit and tow our toys with a Nissan Titan. Edited September 22, 2008 by gotswap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyZ 1 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 I'm actually most intrigued by the Corsair. That aircraft, the P-51 and the Supermarine Spitfire all share my appreciation equally! What is it "they" say, "beauty follows function"? Welding and and proper use of the metal lathe are two of the primary mechanical skills that remain on my wish list to be minored (as opposed to being mastered, as I wouldn't be so presumptuous to think that's possible without beginning at a much earlier time in life- not that I'm an old dog. Arf. ) Or is that a demonstration of "rolling over"? I'd like to be much better with the brake, plasma cutter and milling machine too. I haven't flown in years. It's just too expensive with the cost of AVgas and rental. That's why I'm building a homebuilt. On an experimental you can do all the maintenance and inspections yourself and save$$. At age 8 I saw my first Z about the time I was watching Black Sheep Squadron (TV show with F4U's) and fell in love with both machines. Got my Z at around age 20 and 19 years later I'm half finished with the plane. I agree. The planes of that era are very much like our Z's in the fact that there's a certain magnetism to them. I think you'd be surprised how easy it is to pick up machining/welding. I went to Vo-Tech for a few months and learned enough. It's surprising when you find how many people have this sort of hobby/inclination. Thought I was unique! (Just average) It took years of shopping and saving to equip the shop. Nowdays the equpiment is becoming very affordable. (Check out Grizzly Industrial and Enco) I'm not rich and earn an average income. Wish I had kids but the wife and I were too old by the time we were ready. (She turns 43 this year) W/o kids what's a guy to do... Build a dream shop! A half scale F4U... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcote75 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 Got my 1970 240z and a nice Kawasaki Eddie Lawson Replica. You can also see my old snowmobile and when I look in this morning.................. a lot of children toy in the entrance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poindexter 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 (edited) I haven't flown in years. It's just too expensive with the cost of AVgas and rental. That's why I'm building a homebuilt. On an experimental you can do all the maintenance and inspections yourself and save$$. At age 8 I saw my first Z about the time I was watching Black Sheep Squadron (TV show with F4U's) and fell in love with both machines. Got my Z at around age 20 and 19 years later I'm half finished with the plane. I agree. The planes of that era are very much like our Z's in the fact that there's a certain magnetism to them.I think you'd be surprised how easy it is to pick up machining/welding. I went to Vo-Tech for a few months and learned enough. It's surprising when you find how many people have this sort of hobby/inclination. Thought I was unique! (Just average) It took years of shopping and saving to equip the shop. Nowdays the equpiment is becoming very affordable. (Check out Grizzly Industrial and Enco) I'm not rich and earn an average income. Wish I had kids but the wife and I were too old by the time we were ready. (She turns 43 this year) W/o kids what's a guy to do... Build a dream shop! A half scale F4U... Looks great! When do you anticipate first flight? I too fell in love with the Corsair from that show, and the hard-living Pappy Boyington was an idol, along with Gen. Chuck Yaeger. When my Dad was 13 during WW2, he worked at the Vought factory at Stratford, Conn. making landing gear parts for the Corsair, another connection with this plane. It's great how people can literally fall for inanimate objects of great beauty. I've seen the scale Spitfire too. Maybe some day I'll build one of those, and we'll fly into Oshkosh together in scale warbirds! I wonder if the L-24 would be too heavy for aviation usage? I also thought I'd take a vocational course in welding and metalwork to learn the basics. Best of luck to you! Not all of my family or friends understand this. Some even call my Z "that old POS!" Their loss to not appreciate the mixing of such grace with so much power and gorgeous lines. Age has nothing to do with it. Edited September 22, 2008 by Poindexter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zedyone_kenobi 190 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 just my tools, my Z and my shelves... fridge to come later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl Beck 175 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 JimmyZ/Poindexter:Way off topic - but what the heck..I built models of all the WW-II planes in the mid to late 50's. I was 10 to 15 years old then. My father had gone to Emery-Riddle Flight School in the 20's and I used to have his Bearskin Flying Gloves. (lost them somehow during my homeless days).By the mid 60's I was in college - and got my Private Ticket at Lane Aviation, Port Columbus International Air Port. Loved learning how to fly, and for the first few years it was affordable.By the late 60's early 70's I was in the Air Force - and making something like $350.00 per month - the cost of private planes was just too high and I have to admit that having been there and done that, I wasn't as motivated as I used to be. A few friends had planes and I'd fly with them every one-in-awhile.Funny thing was, by the mid 70's, 80's and 90's I was working on engineering programs for the F-14, F-16, AV8-B, F-18, F-22..(among other things).By the 90's I was getting old, eyes going South and problems with my heart... so I was grounded for good.Nonetheless, like you guys - I still love to see the war birds from WW-II. Personally I'd like to have an ME-109 or P-51... but it doesn't look like that's going happen.FWIW,Carl B. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl Beck 175 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 (edited) Wish I had kids but the wife and I were too old by the time we were ready. (She turns 43 this year) She's young by todays standardsLOLIf you had told me, when I was 49 that I'd be having kids again, I would have told you that you were nuts. Lucky that we never know what life will hold for us tomorrow. At 50 I had my first Daughter - quite a surprise - and completely different than raising the boys (now 39 and 36). My wife was 41 and more surprised than me. My Daughter has been a complete joy.....You never know...Carl B. Edited September 22, 2008 by Carl Beck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cunniwj 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 Carl, I hope you let them go shoping any time they want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyZ 1 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 JimmyZ/Poindexter:Way off topic - but what the heck.. Funny thing was, by the mid 70's, 80's and 90's I was working on engineering programs for the F-14, F-16, AV8-B, F-18, F-22..(among other things). By the 90's I was getting old, eyes going South and problems with my heart... so I was grounded for good. Nonetheless, like you guys - I still love to see the war birds from WW-II. Personally I'd like to have an ME-109 or P-51... but it doesn't look like that's going happen. FWIW, Carl B. I have a Hobby Model balsa kit of an F4U from the '40's. (still in box) It was given to me by a girlfriends father years ago. Made a few plastic models when I was a kid but my paint jobs were God awful. There was a fellow named George Cauthin (RIP) who made the first 1/2 scale F4U 30 years ago. He worked for Skunkwerks. Who knows? You may have met him! Carl there's always ultralights. No license needed. Several of my friends who fly them have tried to get me to build one... Something to fly in the interim. Just look out for all of the traffic in your area. It's amazing how much Central FL has grown RE controlled airspace and traffic. Sadly I think we are seeing the end of general aviation. My generation is probably the last to truly enjoy it. The last time I flew the Stearman it was $180/hr. (7yrs ago) Now with aviation insurance rates/availability being what they are I might be able to get checked out in a Cub for that much $$/hr!! (It's probably closer to $150/hr) There's a P-51 which is available for rides in Kissimee. http://www.stallion51.com/ Even though it's $1600+ per hour it would be well worth it. RE Wifey.. She takes her "vitamins" regularily. Believe me I've really tried the few times she's slipped and forgot her prescription. :) Cya, Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diseazd 662 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 I flew with my Dad growing up....He owned 2 different Navions, 2 different 310'S , 2 different Twin Bonanza's and a Beech Barron, We had a friend in Georgia that owned 2 B- 26's , a Bearcat, and a P-51 at the same time. We used to tell him that all he needed to do was find " a weak country"? What's in your hangar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyZ 1 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 What's in your hangar?ROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLMust be nice!!! Wow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five&dime 97 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 (edited) I am confused. Can you actually fly the 1/2 scale WWII bird or is it RC? BTW, in my garage- 1972 Datsun 510 1992 BMW 525i + tons of 510 parts \ As well as my 1987 pathfinder SE for sale on eBay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=110292217822 Edited September 23, 2008 by Zero Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Force Fed 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 In the front shop, an '86 Daytona Turbo Z I'm piecing back together after being gutted for various reasons, also a bunch of odd car parts, '66 Poly 318, various 2.2/2.5 Chrysler engines (turbo and non-turbo), grond effects for my Chargers, SB Chrysler heads and blocks, and lots of other stuff. In the back shop is my '72 240Z and my '89 Lebaron project, along w/ a whole bunch of car parts, mostly Chrysler engine parts and engines. I can actually have at least 6 cars under a roof between the two shops if they are cleaned out properly, and there is another where I keep the mower that could house a 7th in a pinch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdefabri 9 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 Wow! I love this thread - the S2000, John Deere tractors, Eddie Lawson replica bike, the plane stuff - it all has me envious!BTW - just was in Orlando area and spent some time at my folks' house in DeLand - not far from Mt. Dora. A few years back there was a car show that featured some prominent Ferraris IIRC.My garage (mostly in my sig):1972 Datsun 240Z1966 Jaguar E-Type1967 Honda CL/77 ScramblerSCAG SSZ 52" Commercial MowerHomebuilt canoe (ok - it's only half completed...it's a "round TUIT" project)Barbie Jeep (my girls' ride)Part of my scuderia, but not IN the garage:2000 Lexus GS400 (daily driver)2003 Honda Pilot (my wife's daily driver) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xray 2 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 My M Roady and Z have to share space with the wife's Odyssey. Today they got to stretch out a little when she went out for some errands... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oiluj 30 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 1972 240Z, 78 K miles (resto-mod in-progress)1997 Lexus ES 300, 140K miles (DD)1996 Lexus SC 300, 150K miles (Wife's car)80's Seafarer 30 Sailboat. (not really in the garage, in the water).I've always loved aviation. In fact, I started college as an aero engineer in the mid 70's. Even TA'd the flight sim lab. After a year I saw the writing on the wall regarding job availability/security and moved over to major in MechEngr.Never got my pilot's license, but have flown a number of aircraft, including some aerobatics in a Citabria and an AT-6. (It was a blast!). When I was younger, I never had the money to pursue my license and now the eyes are going south. Did fly RC planes for about 5 years, but gave it up to have a sailboat. I have only so much free time and the boat requires a lot of maintenance. In fact, the boat has suffered from neglect over the last year because of the Z restoration and home projects. I'll pay for that in many additional hours of labor next Spring. Probably something like 100 hours... (arrrgg!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyZ 1 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 (edited) I am confused. Can you actually fly the 1/2 scale WWII bird or is it RC? Yes! You actually get to fly it! It's a bit cramped but there are a few 6'4" pilots who can squeeze in. The cockpit is 24" wide. Here's a website I inherited from a friend who passed away. (No, he didn't die flying) http://warbuddies.homestead.com/ RE Poindexter's query about when it will be finished... If I had six months of free time and money it would be done. Some of these planes have taken 12 years to finish. Jim Edited September 24, 2008 by JimmyZ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff G 78 149 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 The cockpit is 24" wide. 24"??? I'm skinny and my a$$ is wider than that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diseazd 662 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 Flying is "Hours and hours of monotony enterlaced with moments of sheer terror!" And rememember..... a good landing is one you walk away from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikeyamir 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 Well, I dont have any aircraft but I do have a few trinkets in the ol' car hole.1950 Chevy Fleetline Deluxe1976 280Z1974 VW beetle1973 Fiat 850 SpyderI have a soft spot for rear engine cars.After owning a 64 Ford Fairlane, my Z is my first truly powerful car.Still regret selling the ford though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ymmit 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 I got a 50 x 100 quonset out here on the farm. 1955 chev 2 door sedan 1956 2 door ranch wagon 1972 ford 1/2 ton 1972 zcar 1974 buick apollo 1977chev nova Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JZM 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 My garage is full of crap!!! (for now)Just moved down here (dallas oregon)and still not unpacked. I'll have to update this post oh in ABOUT A YEAR!! At least thats how is feels anyway...... But as for my shop and what I do in it. check out my myspace photos under my passion/work. @ myspace.com/johnnyzzz13you'll have to request me to be a friend. you'll enjoy it!Johnny... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougN 4 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 Just the cars in my sig line are in my side of the garage: On the avaition theme, I still do build model aircraft, here are a couple of photos of my competed models: Focke Wulf Fw190-F8 Supermarine Spitfire Mk II Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five&dime 97 Report post Posted September 24, 2008 (edited) JZM. You do realize that probably .001% of this forum is on myspace right? Why not just post the pix? Edited September 24, 2008 by Zero Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites