ACman 7,423 #1 Posted March 6, 2017 Well it's been slow going getting anyone to start on the 520H or finishing the shop , but when ACcuz said he'd go half on a office/man cave I was all in . Been slowly collecting the materials for the shop (hey I'm cheap) . We got whole complete bundle of 12'x4'x5/8" drywall for $2 bucks a sheet (said they were damaged) every sheet useable. They also told us we could grab all the insulation that was laying around that they bring back from jobs . Cheap and free we loaded up . So when my son and cousin went to the local lumber yard to inquire about a window (got a brand new one $50) they asked about plywood prices . They told him prices are going up daily due to some change of fireproofing the wood and prices are going to go through the roof ! I don't know if there's any truth to this but I figured out what I needed plus extra and purchased 20 sheets . So here's where we're at , a 16'x10' room . We're going to make a sliding door and trim and paint it up like a barn . So hopefully soon we'll have the new headquarters for AC Stables . Got to say ACcuz being in the construction field has its perks , especially commercial tearouts . Free desk , fridge w/ice maker and a whole lot of cabinets . My other cousin just sold his body shop and had his computer just updated and cleaned and asked if we wanted it ... So I'll keep updating as we (should say they as I just watch) progress... 22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,146 #2 Posted March 6, 2017 17 minutes ago, ACman said: So I'll keep updating as we (should say they as I just watch) progress... Hey Jeff, every project needs an inspector. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPINJIM 1,972 #3 Posted March 6, 2017 A Man Cave is not complete without a refrig for the beer, and heat for those cold winter days. Nice. Jim 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,284 #4 Posted March 6, 2017 Awesome! Gotta love having a place where the wife has no say in the decorating! WH posters and banners everywhere 👍 Mike..... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,014 #5 Posted March 6, 2017 1 hour ago, ACman said: They told him prices are going up daily Cool project, glad your son and cousin are so helpful. Lumber prices are so volatile, as soon as the economy improves the prices skyrocket. We built our house in 2012 and probably would have had to go with a smaller plan if we did it today. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #6 Posted March 6, 2017 Be nice and cosy, Jeff, as you sit with your beer and watch the work being done. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,015 #7 Posted March 6, 2017 Congrats! That looks like it will be an amazing place to hang out! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,423 #8 Posted March 7, 2017 (edited) Thanks guys... That's the plan , just a nice place to hangout... here's to you @stevasaurus ! ACcuz can do some paperwork without distraction (his wife already runs a business out of their home) in the morning before him and my boy go to the job sites . From last years Big Show I have the banner from @Vinylguy , the license plate from @nylyon and @AMC RULES Sent me a RS magnet for the fridge , so I have a good start . Thanks guys . I've already been asking ACcuz's wife about some signs being made . In my short time collecting I've mast quiet a few RJ and round hood parts...shhhh . My plan is to display them instead of just burying them on a shelf out of sight . Now to keep my eye out for more memorabilia...just thinking of it gets me excited ! Edited March 7, 2017 by ACman 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,197 #9 Posted March 7, 2017 It does look nice Jeff. That tower should get you into the skype game. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,423 #10 Posted March 7, 2017 (edited) On 3/7/2017 at 11:36 AM, stevasaurus said: It does look nice Jeff. That tower should get you into the skype game. I hope so Steve... I've already installed a wifi extender . There's already a phone cable run to the barn and my coaxial cable is getting run soon (got to have TV) . Edited March 9, 2017 by ACman 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,545 #11 Posted March 7, 2017 Looking good Jeff, can't beat a man cave! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,423 #12 Posted March 13, 2017 I Got a door ... 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,805 #13 Posted March 13, 2017 Love the handle! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,197 #14 Posted March 13, 2017 I just saw this Jeff...excellent for sure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #15 Posted March 13, 2017 It could be a water tight door with that hardware!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 150 #16 Posted March 13, 2017 Does it lift up and down jeff 🙄 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,146 #17 Posted March 13, 2017 May want to add a Hydro lift. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,423 #18 Posted March 13, 2017 Right now it's just a handle so I can slide the door open . It was in a box of parts I got with a RJ basket case and round hood parts. The handle does pivot though. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites