The same writer of the article wrote a piece back in Dec. I think it was about the restoration of the one bus they still have. I sent him some info about the...
I believe I have a problem with the air-bag control valve for the left front on my Metro. I would like to be able to get under the coach to check it out. My...
... its ... do this, or ... The safety of your idea SUCKS Gerry. Now that we got the pleasantries out of the way here is what you need to do. Go to a home...
Well, it was one HELL of a trip. For once, ALL of the minute planning, logistics, and execution came together to make for a sucessful trip to Michigan (NO Amy,...
I think you may have misunderstood how I was going to build the ramp. My idea was to cut the angle on the 2X10's and then simply fasten them together (with...
Or you might consider building the concrete forms to cast a couple onto a convenient spot at the end of your driveway. Use some re-bar in there, too!...
... ramp. Maybe I DID misunderstand your approach. And YES, if you want to go higher, 2X10's are the way to go. Shucks, 2X12's are even better. But I do NOT...
... === message truncated === I'm glad the Norse Witch flew well for you on your trip. Having a bit of Norwegian in my bloodline, I know how stubborn, for...
... ramp. Maybe I DID misunderstand your approach. And YES, if you want to go higher, 2X10's are the way to go. Shucks, 2X12's are even better. But I do NOT...
... left front ... check it out. ... up ramps ... once. I ... the top, and ... provisions ... coach is on ... in the ... driving up. ... do this, or ... gerry...
We arrived at our destination at 03:00. That's 3AM for you civilian types and for you ground pounding Marines out there the big hand is pointing UP, the little...
... I think one of you is talking about a ramp made by stacking lumber laying on the flat, and the other is talking about one made by laying it on the edges....
... laying ... And ONE of us it talking about buying a WHOLE damn forest, chopping down all the trees and keeping only that part that looks like a ramp. There...
The poured concrete ramp idea would be great except for the fact we are planning a move cross country within six months or so. Wood ramps can be carried...
... we are ... can be ... are I will ... thinking about a ... Gerry: You might also think about a work pit to drive the bus over if you build a nice big...
Thanks Joe, a good suggestion. It would be easy enough to bevel the edges at a 30 degree angle to make driving up each "level" a little easier. It I use ...
... ++++++++++ No,..... You've missed something, or I didn't get my verbal picture focussed properly. No need to bevel the edges, left square they will add ...
That is also an idea worth thinking about after the move. But I would make my workshop larger, not the barn. The barn will be housing horses and I would rather...
If the edges are beveled it would make it easier to use with other vehicles also. No problem putting a bevel on with a radial arm saw.... I think I understand...
... ++++++++++ I see now! This way it would be easier to allow for vehicles with that low clearance, too, by making the ramp longer. If made long enough the...
Gerry, Just remember, pressure treated lumber is many times made from crappy southern yellow pine and has little or no structural integrity when laid on it's...
I understand dimensional lumber is not full size. As for local grown hardwood, that would be great except... there is no local grown hardwood in the Mojave...
Gerry, In that case, go out and look for buildings/houses that are being torn down or remodeled. You would be surprised what you can get free. When I lived in...
