move to California

**tipo158** · 14-09-2012, 02:51

So, are you moved in yet??? I want to see pictures of your work area in the garage. The one in Vancouver, WA was interesting. Let us know when that car is on the road, it shouldn't take too much more now. It was running the last time I saw it.

**Paul** · 20-09-2012, 01:21

Yes, move is complete although new job is all-consuming so little to no time on the car for the last few months. Garage is downsized significantly from what I had before - no lift, minimal storage, etc, but no complaints really. I did build a workbench last weekend though, so might find myself getting back into it again soon.
The car just needs driveshafts to be driving, but lots of minor work still to do after that - fit the glass (windshield and side windows), headlamps, door mechanisms, finish the GRP4 dash, reinforcing for seats, boot lid, seals and trim. Here's a picture in her new home:

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Paul

**The Slug** · 20-09-2012, 09:46

Thats a down size...!!!!!!!!

**Paul** · 20-09-2012, 18:04

I know..........
Honestly, the hard part was getting rid of all the 'junk' that had accumulated in the old place - there must be some intrinsic law of human nature that we will adapt to fill all available space regardless the size.
When you see the questions starting to flow again, you'll know my building activity has resumed!

**Fingers** · 21-09-2012, 00:00

That's so true, I moved to the UK in 99 with just a backpack and a pair of skis. When I came home four years later I needed a shipping container!

**john** · 21-09-2012, 09:26

Paul,
good to see you are back in action!
It's looking good, but I know all those bits and pieces of jobs take time.
I guess you have the potential to work in the garage 365 days a year?
UK garages are already becoming less bearable as the year gets older!

**StruanR** · 21-09-2012, 10:14

Originally Posted by Paul

I know..........
Honestly, the hard part was getting rid of all the 'junk' that had accumulated in the old place - there must be some intrinsic law of human nature that we will adapt to fill all available space regardless the size.
When you see the questions starting to flow again, you'll know my building activity has resumed!

That's the trouble with being on a farm, there's always somewhere to park something up, 4 Alfas, 2 Fiats, 1 Lancia and that's just the scrap cars....
Struan