The forms for the foundation of our new garage are being set up as I type this. They'll pour w/in a few days.
[ 09 July 2001: Message edited by: HTWLSS ]
Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :
Hey Art, you didn't hear and ticking after that "autograph" did you?
It looks great!! Nice job.
Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
quote:Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977: Hey Art, you didn't hear and ticking after that "autograph" did you?
Nope!! That was a "mash it" from a rolling idle in first ... I was actually surprised they spun ... and I didn't have to shift
Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
quote:Originally posted by HTWLSS:
The forms for the foundation of our new garage are being set up as I type this. They'll pour w/in a few days.
Exciting isn't it ...
Posted by KevinA (Member # 139) on :
I wish my driveway were concrete... Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
quote:Originally posted by KevinA: I wish my driveway were concrete...
We lived with breaking up asphalt, concrete and gravel for 7 years. I vowed when we do it, we'd do it right. We expect to retire in this place.
Posted by OLD GUY (Member # 221) on :
...looks great Art. Glad you finally have it finished. I'm surprised you Tattooed your nice drive.
I suppose when you DO retire and your memory slips, your wife will have to explain um' to ya every now and then.
"...yes, yes, I remember that. It was a convertible...or was it a hardtop? It WAS a Chevrolet wasn't it? So THAT'S what those old snow tires in the back were used for"
OG
Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
quote:Originally posted by OLD GUY: "...yes, yes, I remember that. It was a convertible...or was it a hardtop? It WAS a Chevrolet wasn't it?
LOL ... I can see it happening ... next week some time
Current plan is that C219 stay in the stable indefinitely ... relegated to "special duty" after about 70,000 miles. Kinda like your '69.
Posted by 98-mongooSSe (Member # 794) on :
One of best things that I've ever done was after the concrete had been poured & finished on my driveway I made sure that they didn't broom finish it (which leaves the rough, lined looking surface). This has made keeping it clean so much easier, plus if you ever have to work outside, it makes moving around on the creeper a lot easier too. It's not slick at all, where you have to worry about someone falling when it's wet (which is the excuse the finisher will give for not wanting to leave it smooth). It also makes clearing snow much easier. I wouldn't recommend this where there is much of a slope, but if it's relativly flat, then you'll never be sorry.
Shay
[ 10 July 2001: Message edited by: 98-mongooSSe ]
Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
quote:Originally posted by 98-mongooSSe: made sure that they didn't broom finish it Shay
The garage concrete is smooth ... and extremely slippery when wet ... but has the advantages you describe of easy creeping and cleaning ... the driveway has the heavy brooming for traction.
Posted by 98-mongooSSe (Member # 794) on :
I'll try to take a picture of it sometime. It's nothing like the garage floor, it's more like the smoothness of well laid asphalt. I've driven on mine plenty of times in the snow with the SS & haven't had a problem, but my driveway is relatively flat. Another thing to think about is a clear water sealant for concrete. My neighbor did this to his driveway (which has a broom finish) & it made quite a difference. It doesn't have one stain on it & he says that it cleans up easily. It looks pretty nice too.
