CGT Restoration - Update

[Walde Libera]

Hanno

Yes, a 20' X 25' garage with an 8 foot ceiling, stuffed with tools, large mig welder, compressor, oxy/acet set etc, etc. This is the main area where I work on the various phases of a restoration. Job 1, chassis, drive-train, wheels/tires than to storage in the back yard in a 10X20 portable shed. Job 2 was the front cab body assembly, floor frame, doors, roof, nose, fenders. Job 3 is rear body. In my back yard I have lane access where I have a carport and 2 portable shelters, one is used as a temporary paint booth and the other is used for my other vehicles.
Because of the milder weather on the west coast plus the garage is attached to the house it holds heat easier so I can work pretty well work year round. I try to do at least 2 hours per day and full days on most Saturdays and Sundays.
Some of the issues are simply the the added need to keep things under control dirt wise, clutter wise and keep things as clean as possible as our home is part of the garage. For example I have to stop grinding by 9 PM or the kid can't sleep, than flip over to quiet work til 10 PM. My wife Rosella has been exceptionally supportive so in return I make time, stop MV restorations sometimes for months at time and do home renovations, its all about balance. So be prepared to take some extra time to do a good restoration. I try to do something every day, even if its 15 minutes worth of work, every item completed is another step closer to completion. Also cash wise spreading the cost out over a few years allows it to fall into your budget easier. Attached aree some more restoration pics of the drive train in the first phase, I am working towards the completion of the first phase in my updates so I can get to the more current stuff with a few pics of the transfer case and other accessories. I used lots of grease on the shifter before I bolted it up. The only item I couldn't source were the little springs on the end of the shifter that unlock the shifter, they were all rusted away, might have to make them? Still have to work 4 more years of employment before retirement; than I can spend more time relaxing doing MV restorations.