50 Holes in the ole' tin roof - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

babyJay · 07-09-2007, 11:30 PM

"There was 50 holes in the ole tin roof, me and my family was livin proof. There's people who forgot about poor white trash, and if that ain't country I'll kiss your..."
David Alan Coe

We're tearin this old garage down in the next few weeks. We got enough $ to build a 30x32 2 story garage with full upstairs storage/work area. The first story is designed to be 16' tall so we can have a 2 post lift on one side. The money's in the bank, building permit approved, demolition has begun on the old shack. This garage has served it's purpose, but it's been a dream since 96 to have an awesome workshop. I'ts finally all falling in place. After it's complete I can dive into the 72 SWB hard and heavy...bags....here it comes! I'll keep you all posted on the progress. The wife and I are soooo exited!!! Just had to share!

cayoterun · 07-10-2007, 12:02 AM

Congrats!! Keep us posted on your progress.

I waited 60yrs, patched farm equip., and built toys laying in the wind and dirt raising our 4 kids before we got a nice shop. Enjoy when complete--
Cayoterun

79Silv4x4 · 07-10-2007, 12:05 AM

Congratulations--consider me jealous!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-10-2007, 02:47 AM

consider me jelious to

68C15 · 07-10-2007, 07:35 AM

just make sure you add on a porch where you can have "4 stacks of wheels and tires for sale, for a dollar or two, CASH" DAC is the MAN!!

I have to agree. that shed has served it purpose. it looks like it has been rode hard and put up wet.

are ya havin' a weinie roast with the remnants?

rambler · 07-10-2007, 08:32 AM

congratulations.... keep us informed with pics!

**N2TRUX** · 07-10-2007, 08:04 PM

You need to cut that tin down and use it for siding along a wall in the new shop. It will add some character to the place...

87 STEPPER · 07-10-2007, 08:12 PM

What the hell was holding that shack up? It looks like a light breeze could take it down.

Your a braver man than i cuz i wouldn't have parked a tricycle in that structure

Congrat's on the upgrade i hope it comes out just the way you want it to be.

Big D · 07-10-2007, 10:15 PM

I dont see anything that a little paint and a couple pieces of tin wouldnt fix!

I had a barn that looked like that at my place that I tore down a few years ago. I really wanted to save it, It used to be the town blacksmiths shop, but it was so ate up with termites there was no saving it.

1969k10stepside · 07-10-2007, 10:18 PM

Good luck with the building.I've seen worse buildings with nice vehicles in them.Seen a 70 Nova in a garage that caved in

prairewolf · 07-11-2007, 08:28 AM

that is a Patina shed. .... not that many people like that look though. lol.

new shops are cool too.

kent

babyJay · 07-11-2007, 01:44 PM

ITS DOWN! Here's a link to the vid clip of my Stepson's 79 K20 yanking her down. We were going to try to salvage some of the wood, but we found TERMITES! We got the fire Dept there last night too

http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fusea...deoid=12826436

68GMC454 · 07-11-2007, 06:21 PM

congrats on the new shop.. your braver than me,,i dont think i would park the ol lady's ford in that old one..

babyJay · 07-15-2007, 11:53 AM

Here are the pics of the demo...and the visit from the G.V.F.D.

They said our fire was legal because we were only burning wood, but we're not allowed to burn after dusk...

babyJay · 07-15-2007, 12:03 PM

Day 3...the dreaded jackhammer...

Since the old concrete was never poured right, and the footer was only about 6-8 inches this little 110V electric hammer worked fine. It did get heavy after a while tho

Hey, Tommy...that ain't gonna work on that stump!

All that is left of the 20x12 shack

And now we have the stringers in place and the utilities marked. I also bought an 18' x 24' tarp for the 72 and all the junk in the back. The excavation company quoted $450 for the footer. He'll be here this week sometime.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-15-2007, 12:05 PM

Heck I would came over and drove my yota through it for ya..... Keep that roofing it would be cool to put on the cealing of the new shop...

babyJay · 07-15-2007, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Heck I would came over and drove my yota through it for ya..... Keep that roofing it would be cool to put on the cealing of the new shop...

Too late, it's at the scrap yard. We got a whopping $24 for it!

It kind of got destroyed in the demolition.

babyJay · 07-17-2007, 10:58 PM

9 Am thursday (7/17) the hole's getting excavated. 30x30 36+ inches deep. Not sure the details, that's why I contracted the foundation. I can frame, but I can't lay concrete. Anyone want to come over and help watch? Free beer!

1969k10stepside · 07-17-2007, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babyJay

Anyone want to come over and help watch? Free beer!

<---Hops in truck and heads over..I will build the garage at your expense in exchange for them tow hooks!

babyJay · 07-18-2007, 10:12 AM

If you build the garage for me so I can stand and drink beer, watch, and do nothing, I'll give you the tow hooks, and the tach dash.

Heck, I'd probably thow in my 85 Silverado 4x4 Big Ten.

1969k10stepside · 07-18-2007, 10:47 AM

OK,I'll bring the construction crew.Notice I said at your expense in the above post though

babyJay · 07-19-2007, 07:24 AM

With gas prices the way they are It would be cheaper for you to buy some on e-bay...

You're welcome to come north anytime.

babyJay · 07-29-2007, 08:34 AM

July 18th....the groundbreaking and footer were laid

and on the 20th we had foundation walls....

and then it rained....and it rained...and it rained!

babyJay · 07-29-2007, 08:44 AM

On the 23rd the backfilling started...

And that's me in my cheap sunglasses and employer issued leather.....

And the idiot ran over one of my column forms with the loader

before....

after...

and my son Kodi found a cool place to hide from the July heat...

and on the 27th I was king of pea gravel....and Coors.

babyJay · 07-29-2007, 08:51 AM

On the 28th we just did some more minor leveling of the pea gravel....and played on the Polaris....best $300 I ever spent, $15 to make it run....

this is where the Polaris went over the wall...

07-09-2007, 11:30 PM	#1
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	50 Holes in the ole' tin roof "There was 50 holes in the ole tin roof, me and my family was livin proof. There's people who forgot about poor white trash, and if that ain't country I'll kiss your..." David Alan Coe We're tearin this old garage down in the next few weeks. We got enough $ to build a 30x32 2 story garage with full upstairs storage/work area. The first story is designed to be 16' tall so we can have a 2 post lift on one side. The money's in the bank, building permit approved, demolition has begun on the old shack. This garage has served it's purpose, but it's been a dream since 96 to have an awesome workshop. I'ts finally all falling in place. After it's complete I can dive into the 72 SWB hard and heavy...bags....here it comes! I'll keep you all posted on the progress. The wife and I are soooo exited!!! Just had to share! __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW Last edited by babyJay; 07-09-2007 at 11:44 PM.

07-10-2007, 12:02 AM	#2
cayoterun Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Guymon, Oklahoma Posts: 2,040	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof Congrats!! Keep us posted on your progress. I waited 60yrs, patched farm equip., and built toys laying in the wind and dirt raising our 4 kids before we got a nice shop. Enjoy when complete-- Cayoterun __________________ Cayoterun Okla. Panhandle I think I'll do it myself and pay the extra $500.

07-10-2007, 12:05 AM	#3
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof Congratulations--consider me jealous!

07-10-2007, 02:47 AM	#4
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof consider me jelious to __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

07-10-2007, 07:35 AM	#5
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof just make sure you add on a porch where you can have "4 stacks of wheels and tires for sale, for a dollar or two, CASH" DAC is the MAN!! I have to agree. that shed has served it purpose. it looks like it has been rode hard and put up wet. are ya havin' a weinie roast with the remnants?

07-10-2007, 08:32 AM	#6
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof congratulations.... keep us informed with pics! __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

07-10-2007, 08:04 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof You need to cut that tin down and use it for siding along a wall in the new shop. It will add some character to the place... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-10-2007, 08:12 PM	#8
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof What the hell was holding that shack up? It looks like a light breeze could take it down. Your a braver man than i cuz i wouldn't have parked a tricycle in that structure Congrat's on the upgrade i hope it comes out just the way you want it to be. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

07-10-2007, 10:15 PM	#9
Big D Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dunlap, IL Posts: 308	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof I dont see anything that a little paint and a couple pieces of tin wouldnt fix! I had a barn that looked like that at my place that I tore down a few years ago. I really wanted to save it, It used to be the town blacksmiths shop, but it was so ate up with termites there was no saving it. __________________ 68 GMC 64 1/2 Mustang convert A bachelor's life is no life for a single man." - Samuel Goldwyn

07-10-2007, 10:18 PM	#10
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof Good luck with the building.I've seen worse buildings with nice vehicles in them.Seen a 70 Nova in a garage that caved in Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 07-10-2007 at 10:18 PM.

07-11-2007, 08:28 AM	#11
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,890	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof that is a Patina shed. .... not that many people like that look though. lol. new shops are cool too. kent

07-11-2007, 01:44 PM	#12
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof ITS DOWN! Here's a link to the vid clip of my Stepson's 79 K20 yanking her down. We were going to try to salvage some of the wood, but we found TERMITES! We got the fire Dept there last night too http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fusea...deoid=12826436 __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

07-11-2007, 06:21 PM	#13
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof congrats on the new shop.. your braver than me,,i dont think i would park the ol lady's ford in that old one.. __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

07-15-2007, 11:53 AM	#14
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof Here are the pics of the demo...and the visit from the G.V.F.D. They said our fire was legal because we were only burning wood, but we're not allowed to burn after dusk... __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

07-15-2007, 12:03 PM	#15
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof Day 3...the dreaded jackhammer... Since the old concrete was never poured right, and the footer was only about 6-8 inches this little 110V electric hammer worked fine. It did get heavy after a while tho Hey, Tommy...that ain't gonna work on that stump! All that is left of the 20x12 shack And now we have the stringers in place and the utilities marked. I also bought an 18' x 24' tarp for the 72 and all the junk in the back. The excavation company quoted $450 for the footer. He'll be here this week sometime. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW



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07-15-2007, 12:05 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof Heck I would came over and drove my yota through it for ya..... Keep that roofing it would be cool to put on the cealing of the new shop... Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-17-2007, 10:58 PM	#18
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof 9 Am thursday (7/17) the hole's getting excavated. 30x30 36+ inches deep. Not sure the details, that's why I contracted the foundation. I can frame, but I can't lay concrete. Anyone want to come over and help watch? Free beer! __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

07-18-2007, 10:12 AM	#20
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof If you build the garage for me so I can stand and drink beer, watch, and do nothing, I'll give you the tow hooks, and the tach dash. Heck, I'd probably thow in my 85 Silverado 4x4 Big Ten. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

07-18-2007, 10:47 AM	#21
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof OK,I'll bring the construction crew.Notice I said at your expense in the above post though

07-19-2007, 07:24 AM	#22
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof With gas prices the way they are It would be cheaper for you to buy some on e-bay... You're welcome to come north anytime. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

07-29-2007, 08:34 AM	#23
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof July 18th....the groundbreaking and footer were laid and on the 20th we had foundation walls.... and then it rained....and it rained...and it rained! __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

07-29-2007, 08:44 AM	#24
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof On the 23rd the backfilling started... And that's me in my cheap sunglasses and employer issued leather..... And the idiot ran over one of my column forms with the loader before.... after... and my son Kodi found a cool place to hide from the July heat... and on the 27th I was king of pea gravel....and Coors. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

07-29-2007, 08:51 AM	#25
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: 50 Holes in the ole' tin roof On the 28th we just did some more minor leveling of the pea gravel....and played on the Polaris....best $300 I ever spent, $15 to make it run.... this is where the Polaris went over the wall... __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

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